Replace Flywheel Shear Bolt

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A - Shear Bolt

CAUTION: Flywheel may rotate for several minutes after shear bolt has sheared. To avoid bodily injury, disengage all power, shut off engine, remove key, and wait until flywheel has come to a standstill.

Locate cause of shearing and correct. Replace with a new special shear bolt (A). Do not replace with standard bolt.

If needles are in the bale case when the bolt shears, return the needles to ”home” position by hand before starting baler.

IMPORTANT: After replacing the shear bolt, move plungerhead forward (towards tractor) before returning needles to the ”home” position. This prevents damage to the safety stop rod.