Replacing Stub Guards On A Double Knife Header - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

To replace stub guards, follow these steps:
1. Remove the two nuts (A) and bolts that attach guard (B)
and top guide (C) to cutterbar.
2. Remove guard, poly wear plate (if installed), top guide,
and adjuster bar (D).
3. Position poly wear plate (if applicable), replacement
guard (B), adjuster bar (D), top guide (C), and install
bolts and nuts (A). Do NOT tighten.
IMPORTANT:
Note position of mitre on adjuster bar (D). Bar should
be reinstalled in same position. Mitres should not be
adjacent to each other.
IMPORTANT:
The first four outboard guards (B) on the drive side(s)
of the header do NOT have a ledger plate like the
normal guards (A). Ensure that the proper replacement
is installed.
4. Check and adjust clearance between hold-down and
knife. Refer to Checking Knife Hold-Downs, page

Replacing Stub Guards on a Double Knife Header

Refer to Replacing Stub Guards on a Single Knife Header, page 147
The guard at the center of the double knife header, where the two knives overlap, requires a slightly different
replacement procedure.
To replace the center guard or center top guide, follow these steps:
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Figure 6.42: Stub Guards
A - Nuts
C - Top Guide
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Figure 6.43: Stub Guards
A - Normal Guard
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B - Stub Guard
D - Adjuster Bar
B - Drive Side Guard
for typical guard replacement.
Revision A