MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 123)

SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.8.6 Spare Sickle
a. A spare sickle complete with knife head on
single knife headers may be stored in the
header frame tube at RH end as shown. Ensure
sickle is secured in place.
b. Spare sickles with knife head for double knife
headers may be stored inside the lean bar. The
LH sickle is stored at the LH end of the lean bar,
and the RH sickle is stored at the right end of
the lean bar.
To remove the sickle, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
1. Remove bolts (A) from lean bar end cap.
2. Pull out end cap and plastic storage tube
assembly (B) with the sickle inside.
3. Slide knife from storage tube (B).
4. Replace storage tube inside lean bar.
5. Re-install bolts (A), and tighten.
7.8.7 Sickle Guards
Check daily that guards are aligned to obtain
proper shear cut between sickle section and
guard. Sickle sections should contact shear
surface of each guard.
7.8.7.1 Guard Alignment
a. Retrieve tool from LH side of header.
b. To adjust guard tips downward, position tool as
shown above, and push down.
c. To adjust guard tips upward, position tool as
shown above, and pull up.
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DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT
UPWARD ADJUSTMENT
A
B