OPERATION
3.10 Unplugging Cutterbar
To remove plugged material from the cutterbar, follow these steps:
1. Stop forward movement of machine and disengage header drives.
2. Raise header to prevent it from filling with d irt, and engage he ad er drive clutch.
3. If plug does NOT clear, disengage header drive clutch and raise header fully.
CAUTION
Lowering rotating reel on a plugged cutterbar will damage the reel components.
WARNING
Stop engine and
remove key before removing plugged material from header. A child or even a pet could
engage the dri
ve.
4. Shut off engine and remove key.
5. Engage header safety props.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
6. Clean off cutterbar by hand.
NOTE:
If cutterbar plugging persists, refer to 7 Troubleshooting, page 417.
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