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Figure 5.113: Center Guards
Center guard replacement
WARNING
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.
1. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
2. Remove the two nuts (B) and bolts attaching the
guard (A) and hold-down (C) to the cutterbar.
3. Remove guard (A), plastic wearplate (if installed), hold-
down (C), and adjuster bar (D).
Figure 5.114: Center Guards
11. Position the plastic wearplate (if applicable),
replacement center guard (A), adjuster bar, and hold-
down (B) onto the cutterbar. Install bolts, but do
NOT tighten.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the center guard (A) (right of the cutterbar split)
has offset cutting surfaces.
NOTE:
Hold-down (B) must accommodate the two overlapping
knives at the center guard location. Ensure the proper
replacement guard is installed at this location.
12. Check and adjust the clearance between the hold-down
and knife. Refer to Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold-
Downs, page 386.
Replacing Stub Guards
Stub guards, complete with hold-downs and adjuster plates, are designed to cut tough crops and are factory-
installed at the outer ends of specific headers.
Normal, drive side, and end guard replacement
WARNING
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.
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