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Installing Knife Drive Belts
The procedure for installing untimed knife drive belts is the same for both sides of the header.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to Opening Endshield, page 33.
Figure 6.150: Knife Drive
3. Route knife drive belt (A) around knife drive box pulley (C)
and knife drive pulley (B). Use the notch in the pulley to
assist with the belt installation.
NOTE:
Ensure the drive motor is fully forward, do NOT pry the belt
over the pulley.
Figure 6.151: Access Cover
4. Tension the knife drive belt. For instructions, refer to
Tensioning Knife Drive Belts, page 426.
5. Install access cover (A) and secure it with a bolt.
6. Close the endshield. For instructions, refer to Closing
Endshield, page 34.
Tensioning Knife Drive Belts
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
To prolong belt and drive life, do NOT overtighten the belt.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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