Maintaining Curtains; Inspecting Curtains - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

3. Inspect hinge pin bolts (A). If the bolts are loose, tighten
them to 69 Nm (51 lbf·ft).
4. Check the door for cracks. Repair the door if any cracks
are found.
5. Check the door for exposed metal and surface rust. Repair
and repaint the door if necessary.
6. Check shield/curtain bolts (B) and replace them if they are
missing. If they are loose, tighten them.

4.4.2 Maintaining Curtains

The curtains prevent objects from being ejected from the cutterbar area. Always lower the curtains down when operating
the header.
Rubber curtains are installed at the following locations:
Inboard curtain (A) is attached to the center fixed cover
Door curtains (B) is attached to each cutterbar door
Outboard curtains (C) is attached to each front corner
Top cover (not shown) on finger conditioners only
Replace the curtains if they become worn or damaged.

Inspecting Curtains

The cutterbar curtains should be inspected periodically for damage and loose or missing hardware.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury and machine damage, do NOT operate the machine without all the cutterbar doors
down or without curtains installed and in good condition. Objects in the path of the blades can eject with considerable
force when the machine is started.
CAUTION
Keep your hands and fingers away from the corners of the doors when you are closing them.
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Figure 4.19: Left Cutterbar Door in Open Position
Figure 4.20: Cutterbar Curtains
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