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Figure 5.106: Knifehead
7. Install grease zerk (A) into the knifehead pin, and turn
the grease zerk for easy access.
IMPORTANT:
Grease knifehead just enough to start a slight
downward movement. Overgreasing will lead to knife
misalignment which causes guards to overheat and
drive systems to overload.
5.8.6 Spare Knife
Figure 5.107: Spare Knife
A spare knife can be stored in header frame tube (A) at the
left end. Ensure the spare knife is secured in place.
5.8.7 Knife Guards
Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife guards are aligned and the knife sections are contacting the shear
surfaces of the knife guards.
Adjusting Knife Guards
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason.
NOTE:
Use guard straightening tool (MD #140135) available from your MacDon Dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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