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Replacing a spindle key, Danger, Caution – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Replacing a Spindle Key

Follow these steps to replace a spindle key:

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.

2. Open cutterbar doors. Refer to Section

5.5 Cutterbar

Doors, page 34

.

Figure 8.58

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.

3. Remove disc (A) from failed spindle. Refer to Section

8.7.2 Replacing a Disc, page 158

.

Figure 8.59

4. Using a 34 mm socket wrench, remove nut (A) and

washer (B) from spindle.

Figure 8.60

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