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MacDon CA25 OM User Manual

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SECTION 7. OPERATION

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Revision B

7.2.3 Endshields

Headers are fitted with a hinged polyethylene
endshield on both ends of the header.

7.2.3.1 Opening

a. Remove lynch pin (A), and tool (B) from pin (C)

at top rear of endshield.

b. Use tool (B) to unlock latch (D) at lower rear

corner of endshield.

c. Lift shield at aft end to clear pin (C).

d. Swing shield out and away from header while

maintaining forward pressure to prevent shield
from slipping out of tab (E) at front of endsheet.

IMPORTANT

Shield is designed to open sufficiently
for normal access to the drive system
and manual case as shown.

NOTE

If more access is required to front of
drives area, carefully disengage front
of shield from tab (E), and swing front
of shield away from header.

IMPORTANT

Do NOT force shield once it has
reached its end of travel as damage to
the shield structure can occur.

NOTE

If complete access to the endsheet
area is required, the shield can be
removed. See Section 7.2.3.3
Removing (below).

7.2.3.2 Closing

a. Maintain forward pressure and swing rear of

shield towards header.

b. Lift shield, and engage pin (C) on top of frame

endsheet.

c. Push in shield to engage lower latch (D).

d. Use tool (B) to lock lower latch (D).

e. Replace tool (B) and lynch pin (A) on top pin

(C).

7.2.3.3 Removing

a. Open endshield. See Section 7.2.3.1 Opening

(in previous column).

b. Remove acorn nut (F), and lift endshield off

support (G)

.

E

F

A

B

C

D

B

G

F

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