Removing Knife - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
2. Stroke the knife as required to center knife section (A)
between guards (E).
3. Remove and retain nuts (B).
4. Remove bars (C) and lift knife section (A) off the
knife bar.
5. Remove splice bar (D) if knife section is under the bar.
6. Clean dirt off the knife back, and position the new knife
section onto the knife back.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT mix finely and coarsely serrated knife sections
on the same knife.
7. Reposition bars (C) and/or splice bars (D), and install
nuts (B).
NOTE:
If replacing screws, ensure they are fully inserted. Do
NOT use nuts to draw screws into the knife bar.
8. Torque nuts to 9.5 Nm (7 lbf∙ft).

5.8.2 Removing Knife

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
WARNING
Stand to rear of knife during removal to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when
handling knife.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
2. Manually stroke the knife to its outer limit.
3. Clean the area around the knifehead.
4. Remove grease fitting (B) from the pin.
NOTE:
Removing the grease fitting will make it easier to
reinstall the knifehead pin later.
5. Remove bolt and nut (A).
6. Use a screwdriver or chisel in slot (C) to release the
load on the knifehead pin.
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Figure 5.86: Cutterbar
Figure 5.87: Knifehead
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