Step 17. Post Run-Up Checks; Knife - MacDon Harvest Header D65 Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 17. POST RUN-UP CHECKS

WARNING
Stop windrower engine, and remove key
before making adjustments to machine. A
child or even a pet could engage the drive.
a. Perform the post run-up check as listed on the
"Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow sheet attached to
this instruction).
A. KNIFE
a. Check guards for signs of heating during run-up
due to insufficient clearance between guard and
sickle.
b. If heating is evident, proceed as follows:
1. Check gap between knife head and pitman
arm. A business card should slide easily
through the gap. If not, then adjust gap by
loosening bolt, and tapping knife head with a
hammer. Re-tighten bolt.
2. Adjust guard alignment as follows. The guard
straightening tool (MacDon #140135) is
available from your MacDon Dealer.
UPWARD ADJUSTMENT
i. To adjust guard tips upward, position
tool as shown, and pull up.
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DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT
ii. To adjust tips downward, position tool
as shown, and push down.
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