Endshields; Opening Left Endshield - MacDon PW8 Operator's Manual

3.3 Endshields

The endshields are molded polyethylene covers attached to the ends of the header. They provide shielding for the header
drive components and also display the make of the combine. The left endshield is hinged to the endsheet and can be
opened for routine maintenance or easily removed for major servicing. The right endshield is bolted directly to the header.

3.3.1 Opening Left Endshield

Opening the endshield is a simple procedure. For some maintenance or repair procedures, it may be necessary to remove
the left endshield on your pick-up header entirely.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header to the ground.
2. Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Use a slotted screwdriver to unlock endshield (B) by turning
latch (A) counterclockwise until it stops (slightly more than
one half turn).
4. Grasp the forward end of endshield (A) and pull it open
until support (B) engages and holds the endshield in the
open position.
NOTE:
If additional access to the drive area is required, remove
the endshield. For instructions, refer to
Endshield, page 27.
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OPERATION
Figure 3.1: Endshield Closed
3.3.3 Removing Left
Figure 3.2: Endshield Open
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