MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 126)

SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision E
7.8.7.2.3 Stub Guard Replacement: Single
Knife
Stub guards, complete with top guides and
adjuster plates are designed to cut tough crops.
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.
a. Remove two nuts (A) and bolts that attach guard
(B) and top guide (C) to cutterbar.
b. Remove guard, top guide, and adjuster bar (D).
c. Position replacement guard (B), adjuster bar (D),
top guide (C), and install bolts and nuts (A). Do
not tighten.
IMPORTANT
Note position of mitre on adjuster bar (D).
Bar should be re-installed in same
position. Mitres should not be adjacent to
each other.
IMPORTANT
The second, third, and fourth outboard
guards on drive side of the header do not
have a support. Ensure that the proper
replacement is installed.
d. Check and adjust clearance between top guide
and sickle. Refer to Section 7.8.8 Sickle Hold-
Downs.
C
D
A
B
DRIVE SIDE NORMAL