Spare Knife; Knife Guards; Adjusting Knife Guards - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

5. Install grease fitting (A) into the knifehead pin, and turn
the grease fitting for easy access.
6. Slowly apply grease to the knifehead until slight
downward movement of the knifehead is observed.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT overgrease the knifehead. Overgreasing leads
to knife misalignment causing excessive heating of
guards and overloading of drive systems. If
overgreasing occurs, remove the grease fitting to
release pressure.

5.8.6 Spare Knife

A spare knife can be stored in the header frame tube (A) at
the left end. Ensure the spare knife is secured in place.

5.8.7 Knife Guards

Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife guards are aligned and the knife sections are contacting the shear
surfaces of the knife guards.

Adjusting Knife Guards

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
NOTE:
Use guard straightening tool (MD #140135) available from your MacDon Dealer.
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Figure 5.91: Knifehead
Figure 5.92: Spare Knife
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