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5.6 Installing Crop Deflectors
Crop deflectors are provided to reduce the build up of stems under the hold-down support arm pivot.
If crop deflectors will not be installed, remove them from the auger drive compartment and store them in the
combine cab or another suitable location.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the header drive, do NOT operate the header with the crop deflectors bolted in the shipping
location inside the header drive compartment.
Figure 5.40: Crop Deflectors
1. Open the left endshield. For instructions, refer to 3.3.1
Opening Left Endshield, page 20.
2. Remove bolt (A), crop deflectors (B), and bag of
installation hardware from inside the left endsheet.
3. Close the endshield. For instructions, refer to 3.3.2
Closing Left Endshield, page 20.
Figure 5.41: Crop Deflector
4. Position crop deflector (A) onto the header endsheet
and secure with two M12 x 25 bolts (B) and nuts
provided in the bag.
NOTE:
Bolt heads must face inboard.
5. Repeat Step 4, page 72 for the opposite deflector.
ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE