Inspecting Accelerators - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

Inspecting Accelerators

Follow these steps to inspect accelerators:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Raise the header fully.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Engage header safety props. Refer to
4. Open the cutterbar doors. Refer to
page 33.
CAUTION
Cutterblades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution
when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and
can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling
blades.
5. Inspect accelerators (A) and replace if severely
damaged or worn.
6. Check for loose or missing fasteners and tighten or
replace fastener if missing.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
3.3 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props, page
3.5 Cutterbar Doors,
146
Figure 5.24: Cutterbar Doors
A
Figure 5.25: Inspecting Accelerators
28.
Revision A