Instruction Manual

OPERATION
4.13 Unplugging Cutterbar
To remove plugged material from the cutterbar, follow these steps.
1. Stop forward movement of machine and disengage header drives.
2. Raise header to prevent it from filling with dirt, and engage header drive c lutch .
CAUTION
Lowering rotating reel on a plugged cutterbar w ill damage the reel components.
3. If plug does NOT clear, disengage header drive clutch and raise header fully.
WARNING
Stop engine an
d remove key before removing plugged material from header. A child or even a pet
could engage t
he drive.
4. Shut off engine, remove key, and engage park brake.
5. Engage header safety props.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
6. Clean off cutterbar by hand.
NOTE:
If cutterbar plugging pe rsists, refer to 7 Troubleshooting, page 245.
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