Checking Mounting Bolts - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

3. Swivel the endshield toward the back of the header and
use the safety latch (B) to secure the endshield support
tube (A) to the endsheet.
IMPORTANT:
The knife drive box breather is shipped in position (A)
(forward) to prevent oil loss during transport. The
breather MUST be repositioned to location (B) to prevent
oil loss during normal operation. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the knife drive box.
4. Check position of plug (A) and breather (B) at knife
drive box. Position MUST be as shown.
5. Remove breather (B) and check oil level. The oil level
should be between the bottom edge (C) of the lower
hole (D) and the bottom (E) of the breather.
NOTE:
Check oil level with top of knife drive box horizontal and
with the breather (B) screwed in.
6. Reinstall breather and tighten.

Checking Mounting Bolts

Check the torque on the four knife drive box mounting bolts (A) and (B) after the first 10 hours operation and every
100 hours thereafter.
1. Torque the side bolts (A) first, then torque the bottom
bolts (B). Torque all bolts to 271 Nm (200 lbf·ft).
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Figure 5.115: Left Endshield Support Tube
Figure 5.116: Knife Drive Box
Figure 5.117: Knife Drive Box
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A
B
A
B
C
D
E
A
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