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:
•
7.37:
Rotation Direction, page 131
•
7.38: Clockwise Disc Rotation Direction, page
131
If you are unsure which direction the spindle
rotates, Refer to
7.6.3 Direction of Spindle
Rotation, page 129.
11. Install nut (A). Tighten nut to 100 ft·lbf (135 N·m).
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 cutterbar doors. Refer to
page 28.

7.6.5 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 conditioner.
Accelerators are replaceable and should be inspected
periodically for damage and loose or missing fasteners.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Counterclockwise
5.5 Cutterbar Doors,
Disc
Figure 7.42: Cutterblades
Figure 7.43: Outboard Disc
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