Unplugging Cutterbar - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

3.13 Unplugging Cutterbar

To remove plugged material from the cutterbar, follow these steps:
1. Stop forward movement of machine and disengage header drives.
2. Raise header to prevent it from filling with dirt, and engage header drive clutch.
3. If plug does NOT clear, disengage header drive clutch and raise header fully.
CAUTION
Lowering rotating reel on a plugged cutterbar will damage the reel components.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason.
4. Shut off engine and remove key.
5. Engage header safety props.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
6. Clean off cutterbar by hand.
NOTE:
If cutterbar plugging persists, refer to
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OPERATION
7 Troubleshooting, page
84
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