Removing Knife; Removing Knifehead Bearing - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

6.6.2 Removing Knife

WARNING
Stand to rear of knife during removal to reduce risk
of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves
when handling knife.
1. Clean area around the knifehead. Stroke knife to its
outer limit and remove bolt (A).
2. Remove the grease zerk (B) from the pin.
3. Use a screwdriver or a chisel in slot (C) to spread clamp
apart to remove knifehead pin.
NOTE: Groove in pin may be used to pry up
on pin.
4. Push the knife assembly inboard until it is clear of the
output arm.
5. Seal bearing in knifehead with plastic or tape.
6. Wrap a chain around knifehead and pull knife out.
NOTE: For single knife drive with splice plate,
remove bolts from splice plate and pull
knife out from both ends.

6.6.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing

Procedure to remove knifehead bearing.
1. Clean area around the knifehead. Stroke knife to its
outer limit and remove bolt (A).
2. Remove the grease zerk (B) from the pin.
3. Use a screwdriver or a chisel in slot (C) to spread clamp
apart to remove knifehead pin.
NOTE: Groove in pin may be used to pry up
on pin.
4. Push the knife assembly inboard until it is clear of the
output arm.
5. Seal bearing in knifehead with plastic or tape.
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Figure 6.28
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