Step 12. Run-Up The Header; Step 13. Post Run-Up Adjustments; Knife - MacDon Harvest Header D50 Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 12. RUN-UP THE HEADER

CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you
are sure all bystanders have cleared the
area.
CAUTION
Clear the area of other persons, pets etc.
Keep children away from machinery. Walk
around the machine to be sure no one is
under, on or close to it.
CAUTION
Before investigating an unusual sound or
attempting to correct a problem, shut off
engine, engage parking brake and remove
key.
a. Start windrower and run the machine for 15
minutes.
b. Perform the run-up check as listed on the "Pre-
Delivery Checklist" (yellow sheet attached to this
instruction) to ensure the machine is field-ready.
STEP 13. POST RUN-UP
ADJUSTMENTS
The following adjustments may be necessary
after the run-up.
WARNING
Stop windrower engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine. A
child or even a pet could engage the drive.
A. KNIFE
a. Check guards for signs of heating during run-up
due to insufficient clearance between guard and
sickle. If heating is evident, proceed as follows:
Form # 169007
RUN-UP ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
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:
guard straightening tool (MacDon #140135)
is available from your dealer:
UPWARD ADJUSTMENT
i. To adjust guard tips upwards, position tool
as shown at and pull up.
DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT
ii. To adjust tips downward, position tool as
shown and push down.
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Model Year - 2009