Installing Inboard Rock Guards - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

5. Slide inboard rock guard (A) forward (in the direction of
arrow [B]) and remove it.

Installing Inboard Rock Guards

When installing an inboard rock guard, ensure that the nuts securing the rock guards are installed on top of the cutterbar.
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
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
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
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Figure 4.100: Inboard Rock Guards
3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
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