Replacing the cutter blades, Caution, Danger – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual
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Replacing the Cutter Blades
Follow these steps to replace the cutter blades:
CAUTION
Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise
caution when working around the blades. Blades
are sharp, and can cause serious injury. Wear
gloves when handling blades.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
start-up or fall of raised machine:
stop
engine, remove key, and engage lift cylinder
lock-out valves before going under machine for
any reason.
1. Raise mower conditioner fully, shut off engine, and
remove key.
2. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves. See Section
Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valves, page 30
3. Open cutterbar door(s). Refer to Section
Figure 8.43
4. Rotate disc (A) so that blade (B) faces forward and
lines up with hole (C) in rock guard.
5. Place a block of wood between two discs to prevent
disc rotation while loosening blade bolts.
6. Clean debris from blade attachment area.
Figure 8.44
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