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Danger, Caution, Warning – MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

Form # 169053

75

Model Year - 2009

7.8.5 Accelerators

7.8.5.1 Removal

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. Raise header fully, shut off engine and remove

key.

b. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves.

c. Open

cutterbar

doors.

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.

d. Remove disc. Refer to Paragraph 7.8.3.1 Disc

Removal.

e. Remove nut and bolt (A), nut (B), and remove

accelerator (C) from disc. Do not remove cutter
blade bolt unless it or the blade are being
replaced. Repeat for other accelerator.

7.8.5.2 Installation

a. Locate accelerator (C) on disc onto existing

cutter blade bolt and install nut (B).

b. Install hex bolt (A) and nut at inboard hole. Bolt

head faces up.

c. Tighten both nuts to 100 ft·lbf (135 N·m).
d. Repeat for other accelerator.
e. Reinstall disc on spindle. Refer to Paragraph

7.8.3.2 Disc Installation.

f. 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.

g. Close cutterbar doors.

A

B

C