214880 81 Revision A
Removing Cutterbar Spindles
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop engine, remove key, and
engage windrower lift cylinder safety props before going under machine for any reason.
CAUTION
Discblades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves when working
with blades.
1. Park on a flat, level surface.
2. Raise the header.
3. Shut off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage windrower lift cylinder safety props. Refer to 3.3.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props – M1240
Windrower, page 22.
Figure 4.28: Cutterbar Curtain
5. Open cutterbar curtain (A). Refer to 3.7.1 Opening
Cutterbar Curtain, page 42.
Figure 4.29: Cutterbar Disc Bolts
6. Place a pin (or equivalent) in the front hole of the rock
guard (B) to prevent disc rotation while loosening bolts.
7. Remove four M12 bolts (A) and washers.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING