Cutterbar Doors; Inspecting Cutterbar Doors; Opening Cutterbar Doors - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

3.8 Cutterbar Doors

WARNING
Do NOT operate the machine without all the cutterbar doors down or without curtains installed and in
good condition.
Two doors (A) with rubber curtains provide access to the
cutterbar area.
Curtains (B) and (C) are attached to each front corner and
at the center respectively. Always keep curtains lowered
when operating the self-propelled disc header.
IMPORTANT:
Replace curtains if they become worn or damaged. Refer to
3.13 Curtains, page 77 or contact your Dealer for
replacement instructions.

3.8.1 Inspecting Cutterbar Doors

1. Ensure that door operates smoothly and lies flat when
closed. Adjust if necessary.
2. Inspect hinge pin bolts (A) and tighten to 68.5 Nm
(50.5 lbf·ft) if loose.
3. Check door for cracks and repair if required.
4. Check for exposed metal surfaces and surface rust.
Repair and repaint if necessary.
5. Check shield/curtain bolts (B) and replace if missing, or
tighten if loose.

3.8.2 Opening Cutterbar Doors

To open cutterbar doors on a self-propelled disc header with export latches, refer to
Export Latches, page 66.
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OPERATION
B
Figure 3.96: Cutterbar Doors and Curtains
A
Figure 3.97: Cutterbar Door (Right Side Shown,
Left Opposite)
65
A
C
B
3.8.3 Opening Cutterbar Doors:
Revision A