MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 94)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision C
7.5.8 Cutterbar Doors
7.5.8.1 Curtains and Latches
Replace the curtains if they should become worn
or damaged. Refer to your Dealer or the
Technical Service Manual for replacement
instructions.
7.5.8.2 Door Latches (Export Only)
The cutterbar door latches should operate
smoothly and remain engaged when the doors are
down. Tighten latch hardware if loose.
If the rubber bushing is damaged or does not
allow the latch to operate properly, the latch
should be replaced.
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.
7.5.8.2.1 Adjustment
a. Unlatch and lift curtain.
b. Loosen bolts (A), and move latch assembly to
position as shown so that latch (B) engages pin.
c. Tighten bolts (A).
d. If necessary, loosen nut (C), and rotate latch (B)
to position as shown.
e. Tighten nut (C).
7.5.8.2.2 Replacement
a. Unlatch and lift curtain.
b. Remove bolts (A), and remove latch assembly
from frame.
c. Locate new latch assembly on frame, and
re-install bolts (A).
d. Adjust to position shown, and tighten bolts (A).
e. Open cutterbar door.
f. Remove bolts (D), washers, and nuts, and remove
latch bracket (E) from door.
g. Locate new latch bracket (E) on door, and
re-install bolts (D), washers and nuts. Use three
washers on aft bolt as spacers between bracket
(E) and door.
h. Close door, and check alignment with latch.
Adjust as necessary, and tighten bolts (D).
D
E
A
C
B