Set Cutterbar Knife Timing

  1. CAUTION: Knife drive shaft is heavy. Use suitable lifting device to assist with removal.

    NOTE: Only one drive shaft must be disconnected to set timing.

    H96408
    H96408-UN-19MAY10

    Left-Hand Side Shown

    A - Telescoping Drive Shaft

    B - Cap Screws and Nuts

    Disconnect one telescoping knife drive shaft (A).

    1. Loosen cap screws and nuts (B).

    2. Pull drive shaft coupler off gearbox shaft.



  2. H103443
    H103443-UN-16SEP11

    A - Bearing Mount Cap Screws

    On each end of platform, manually rotate knife drive gearbox until bearing mount cap screws (A) are positioned completely outward.



  3. Reconnect telescoping drive shaft. Tighten to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Drive Shaft Mounting Cap ScrewsTorque140 N·m (103 lb.-ft.)

KR43067,000093C-19-20110916