Removing Cutterbar Spindles - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

Removing Cutterbar Spindles

The cutterbar spindles are secured to the cutterbar frame with 11 nuts and washers.
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.
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
2. Position the rotary disc pull-type at an appropriate height for the task.
NOTE:
To prevent oil spilling from the cutterbar while you are removing the disc spindles, ensure that the rotary disc pull-
type is on a flat, level surface and is tilted all the way back.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. 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
5. Open the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Opening Cutterbar Doors – Export, page
6. Place a pin (or equivalent) in front hole (B) of the rock
guard to prevent the disc from rotating while you are
loosening the bolts.
7. Remove four M12 bolts and washers (A).
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
3.3.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors – North America, page 41
42.
A
Figure 4.47: Cutterbar Disc Bolts
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3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
B
35.
or 3.3.2
A
Revision A