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NOTE:
The procedure is the same for both ends of a timed double-knife header. Images shown are for the left end—the right end
is opposite.
Figure 5.57: Timed Double-Knife Drive
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
2. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to Opening
Endshield, page 35.
3. Loosen two nuts (A) on the belt idler bracket to relieve the
belt tension.
4. Loosen nut (B) on the idler pulley and slide the idler down
to loosen the belt.
5. Proceed to Step 10, page 156.
Figure 5.58: Single and Untimed Double-Knife Drive
Single and untimed double-knife headers:
6. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
7. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to Opening
Endshield, page 35.
8. Loosen two bolts (A) securing the motor assembly to the
header endsheet.
9. Loosen the belt tension by turning tensioning bolt (B)
counterclockwise.
Figure 5.59: Access Cover
10. Open access cover (A) on the endsheet behind the
cutterbar to provide clearance between the knife drive box
pulley and the endsheet.
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