Removing Cutterbar Deflectors - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

Removing Cutterbar Deflectors

When cutting a short-stemmed crop in normal field conditions, the cutterbar deflectors may not be necessary and can be
removed.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat or making adjustments to the machine. If the rotary disc
pull-type is raised, always close the lock-out valves, and place blocks under the rotary disc pull-type. Never work on or
beneath an unsupported rotary disc pull-type.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
WARNING
Disc blades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves when working
with, or near, blades.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage, cutterbar deflectors must NOT be used with the finger conditioner option.
1. Position the rotary disc pull-type at an appropriate height for the task.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. If the rotary disc pull-type is raised:
a. Place blocks under each end, or just inside each end, of the cutterbar.
b. Lower the rotary disc pull-type onto the blocks.
c. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
d. Close the lift cylinder lock-out valves. For instructions, refer to
4. Locate deflector (A) behind the cutterbar.
5. Clear any debris from the deflector area.
6. Remove bolt (C) shared with the rock guard on the
outboard end of the deflector. Retain the hardware.
7. Remove and retain three bolts and nuts (C) securing
deflector (A) to the cutterbar. Remove deflector (A).
8. Repeat Steps 6, page 100
side of the machine.
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OPERATION
and 7, page 100 on the opposite
3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
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Figure 3.112: Left Deflector – Behind the Cutterbar
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