Removing Cutterbar Discs - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Damaged blades may damage the cutterbar and result in poor cutting performance. Replace damaged
blades at earliest possible opportunity.
1. Ensure that the cutter blade fasteners (A) are securely
attached to the cutterbar disc and that nut shields (B)
are present and undamaged. Replace as required.
2. Check that the cutterbar disc bolts (C) are securely
attached to the spindles.
3. Inspect the cutterbar disc surface (D) for cracks,
excessive wear, and disc distortion.
as required.
4. Inspect the cutterbar disc edges (E) for cracks,
excessive wear, and edge distortion.
as required.
NOTE:
Cutterbar discs are NOT repairable and must be
replaced if damaged.

Removing Cutterbar Discs

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop engine, remove
key, and engage header lift cylinder lock-out valves before going under machine for any reason.
CAUTION
Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp
and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades.
1. Raise mower conditioner fully, shut off engine, and
remove key.
2. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves.
3. Open cutterbar door(s).
Cutterbar Doors, page
169820
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Replace
Replace
Refer to
3.4.1 Opening
38.
Figure 4.38: Cutterbar Disc
Figure 4.39: Cutterbar Doors
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Revision A