MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 48)

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
KNIFE AND KNIFE DRIVE
WARNING: Keep hands clear of the
area between guards and knife at all
times.
CAUTION: Wear heavy gloves when
working around or handling knives.
Knife Lubrication
Apply SAE 10 or equivalent light weight oil daily
(one or two drops per section) along entire length
of knife.
NOTE: Do not oil knife if operating in sandy
conditions. Oil will cause sand to adhere to knife
components, resulting in excessive wear.
Knife Sections
Check daily that sections are firmly bolted to the
knife back and are not worn or broken. Replace as
required.
To replace knife section:
1. A worn or broken knife section (A) can be
replaced without removing knife from
cutterbar.
2. Remove locknuts and lift section off of bolts.
IMPORTANT: Do not mix heavy and light
knife sections on same knife.
3. Clean any dirt off of knife back and position
new knife section on bolts. Secure with
locknuts.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM KNIFE
OIL KNIFE DAILY EXCEPT IN SANDY SOIL
BOLT-ON SECTIONS
A