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

5.5.2 Removing Knife

WARNING
Stand to rear of knife during removal to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when
handling knife.
Manually stroke knife to its outer limit and clean area
around the knifehead.
1. Wrap a chain around knifehead and pull knife out.
2. For SINGLE-KNIFE DRIVE with splice plate, remove
bolts from splice plate and pull knife out from both ends.

5.5.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing

WARNING
Stand to rear of knife during removal to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when
handling knife.
IMPORTANT:
The following procedure applies to single-knife headers. Repeat this procedure for each knife on
double-knife headers.
1. Remove the knife. Refer to
NOTE:
It is not necessary to wrap the knifehead to protect the bearing if it is being replaced.
2. Using a flat-ended tool with approximately the same
diameter as pin (A). Tap the seal (B), bearing (C),
plug (D), and O-ring (E) from the underside of the
knifehead.
NOTE:
Seal (B) can be replaced without removing the
bearing. When changing seal, check pin and needle
bearing for wear. Replace if necessary.
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Figure 5.18: Knifehead
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Figure 5.19: Knifehead Bearing Assembly
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