Accelerators - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

8. Remove nut (A).
9. Remove shoulder bolt (B) and blade (C).
10. Install new or reversed blade (C) with shoulder bolt (B)
onto disc.
NOTE:
Ensure shoulder bolt is fully engaged into blade before
tightening nut.
NOTE:
Ensure blade is installed correctly to suit rotation of
disc. Refer to:
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Figure 5.17, page 142
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Figure 5.18, page 142
NOTE:
If you are unsure which direction the spindle rotates, Refer to
11. Install nut (A). Tighten nut to 135 Nm (100 lbf·ft).
12. Remove block of wood (if used).
WARNING
Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign objects. These objects can be ejected with considerable
force when the machine is started and may result in serious injury or machine damage.
13. Close the cutterbar doors. Refer to

5.3.6 Accelerators

Two accelerators (A) are mounted on each outboard disc.
They are designed to quickly move the cut material off the
disc and into the auger and conditioner.
Accelerators are replaceable and should be inspected
periodically for damage and loose or missing fasteners.
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5.3.1 Direction of Spindle Rotation, page
3.5 Cutterbar Doors, page
145
A
C
Figure 5.22: Cutterblades
33.
A
Figure 5.23: Outboard Disc
B
137.
Revision A