Installing Cutterbar Spindle Shear Pin - MacDon R113 SP Operator's Manual

Installing Cutterbar Spindle Shear Pin

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator's seat 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. Fill the space above the bearing with grease.
2. Place hub (A) on spindle (C).
3. Install shear pins (B).
NOTE:
Ensure that the ends of shear pins (B) do not protrude past
the step in hub (C).
4. Observe the orientation of the grooves in shear pins (A).
IMPORTANT:
Correct shear pin orientation is critical. Both shear pin
grooves (A) must be facing in the same direction and be
parallel to the cutterbar.
NOTE:
Shaft removed from the illustration for clarity.
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Figure 4.112: Cutterbar Spindle
Figure 4.113: Shear Pin Orientation
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B
A
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