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

1. Remove two bolts and nuts (B) that attach knife
guard (A) and top guide (C) to cutterbar.
2. Remove knife guard, plastic wear plate (if installed),
top guide (C), and adjuster bar (D).
3. Position plastic wear plate (if applicable), replacement
guard (A), adjuster bar, and top guide (B). Install bolts,
but do NOT tighten.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure center guard (A) (right of cutterbar split)
has offset cutting surfaces.
NOTE:
Top guide (B) must accommodate the two
overlapping knives at center guard location on
double-knife header. Ensure replacement is the
correct part.
4. Check and adjust clearance between hold-down and
knife. Refer to Checking Knife Hold-Downs, page

Replacing Stub Guards on a Single-Knife Header

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
Stub guards complete with top guides and adjuster plates, are designed to cut tough crops. Only 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-,
and 35-ft. headers can be equipped with stub guards.
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Figure 5.28: Double-Knife Guard
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Figure 5.29: Double-Knife Guard
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