MacDon R113 - Accelerators; Inspecting Accelerators; Removing Accelerators

MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
4.4.8 Accelerators
Accelerators (A) are mounted on each outboard disc and
are designed to quickly move cut material off the disc and
into the conditioner.
One pair of accelerato rs is installed at each outbo ard end
of a 13-foot mower c onditioner, whereas a 16-foot mower
conditioner has two pairs.
Periodically inspect accelerators for damage and loose or
missing fasteners and replace as necessary.
IMPORTAN T:
Always replace accelerators in pairs to ensure proper
disc bala nce.
Figure 4.8
3: 16-Foot Mower C onditioner
Inspectin
g Accelerators
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Raise mower conditioner fully, stop engine, and
remove key.
2. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves. Refer to 3.1.1
Engaging Locks, page 31.
3. Open cutterbar doors. Refer to 3.3.1 Opening
Cutterbar Doors, page 36.
CAUTION
Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise
caution when working around the blades. Blades
are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear
gloves when handling blades.
4. Inspect
accelerators for damage and wear, and replace
if worn
to 50% or more of their original height or if they
arenol
onger effectively moving crop.
5. Check f
or loose or missing fasteners and tighten or
replac
e missing fasteners.
Figure 4.84: Cutterbar Doors
Removing Accelerators
IMPORTAN T:
Always replace accelerators in pairs to ensure proper disc balance.
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