Inspecting Accelerators; Replacing Accelerators - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

Inspecting Accelerators

Follow these steps to inspect accelerators:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before
leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or
even a pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Raise header fully, stop engine, and remove key.
2. Engage header safety props.
3. Open cutterbar doors. Refer to Section
Doors, page 30.
CAUTION
Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise
caution when working around the blades. Blades
are sharp and can cause serious injury.
gloves when handling blades.
4. Inspect accelerators for damage and wear.
should be replaced if severely damaged or worn.
5. Check for loose or missing fasteners and tighten or
replace fastener if missing.

Replacing Accelerators

Follow these steps to replace the accelerators:
1. Raise header fully, shut off engine, and remove key.
2. Engage header safety props.
3. Remove disc. See Removing a Disc, page
169455
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.5 Cutterbar
Wear
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