MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 91)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision C
7.5.6 Rotary Deflectors
The rotary converging cage deflectors are
designed to deliver the cut material from the ends
of the cutterbar into the auger, and to assist in
maintaining the even flow of crop into the
conditioner.
They should be checked daily for damage or
wear.
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.
a. Lower header to ground, shut off engine, and
remove key.
b. Open cutterbar doors.
c. Check that deflectors are not damaged or bent by
rocks, and for loose fasteners.
d. Replace deflectors if they are severely damaged
or worn. See next section. Do NOT repair.
e. Tighten loose fasteners.
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.
f. Close cutterbar doors.
7.5.6.1 Deflector Removal/Installation
a. Place a block of wood between two discs to
prevent disc rotation while loosening bolts.
b. To replace driven deflector:
1. Remove four bolts (A).
2. Remove cover (B) and deflector (C).
3. Position new deflector (C) on spindle so that it
clears accelerators (D).
4. Install cover (B), and secure with four bolts
(A).
5. Tighten bolts to 92 ft·lbf (125 N·m).
6. Close cutterbar doors.
c. To replace driveline deflector:
Refer to Section 7.5.3.1 Disc Removal/Installation,
step d.
C
B
A
D