Inspecting Accelerators; Removing Accelerators - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

Inspecting Accelerators

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
1. Raise self-propelled disc header fully, stop engine, and remove key.
2. Engage windrower lift cylinder safety props. Refer to windrower operator's manual.
3. Open cutterbar doors (A). Refer to
Cutterbar Doors, page
CAUTION
Discblades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause
serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves when
working with blades.
4. Inspect accelerators for damage and wear, and replace
if worn to 50% or more of their original height or if they
are no longer effectively moving crop.
5. Check for loose or missing fasteners; tighten or replace
as necessary.

Removing Accelerators

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop engine, remove
key, and engage windrower lift cylinder safety props before going under machine for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
Always replace accelerators in pairs to ensure proper disc balance.
1. Raise self-propelled disc header fully, shut off engine, and remove key.
2. Engage windrower lift cylinder safety props. Refer to
page 24.
CAUTION
Discblades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves
when working with blades.
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3.8.2 Opening
65.
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Figure 4.55: Cutterbar Doors
3.3 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props,
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