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4. Remove bolt and nut (A) and nut (B) and remove
accelerator (C) from disc (D).
IMPORTANT
Do NOT remove cutter blade bolt unless it
or the blade are being replaced.
Repeat for
other accelerator.
5. Locate new accelerator on disc onto existing cutter
blade bolt. Install nut (B).
NOTE: Accelerators are handed for clockwise
or
counterclockwise
operation.
Verify the direction of disc before
installing accelerators.
6. Install hex bolt (A) and nut at inboard hole. Bolt head
faces up.
7. Tighten both nuts to 100 ft·lbf (135 N·m).
8. Repeat for other accelerator.
9. Reinstall disc (D) on spindle. Refer to Section
.
Figure 8.49
10. Remove block of wood (if used).
WARNING
Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign
objects.
These objects can be ejected with
considerable
force
when
the
machine
is
started and may result in serious injury or
machine damage.
11. Close cutterbar doors.
8.7.5 Rotary Deflectors
The rotary cage deflectors are designed to deliver the cut material from the ends of the cutterbar into the auger and
to assist in maintaining an even flow of crop into the conditioner.
Rotary deflectors should be checked daily for damage or wear.
Inspecting Rotary Deflectors
DANGER
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. Lower mower conditioner to ground, shut off engine,
and remove key.
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