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Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd.
2014 John Deere WS Swather
Operator’s Manual and Reference Guide
7 - Cutting System
All cutter bar components must be maintained in good condition to obtain acceptable eld
performance. Inspect the cutter bar daily for damaged and broken parts before starting work.
Repair or replace parts as required.
When working with or around the knife, take the following precautions to avoid
death or serious injury.
1. Raise the table, raise the reel, stop the engine, set the park brake, and remove the ignition
key.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.
3. Install the reel and table lift cylinder locks.
4. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children.
5. Wear heavy canvas or leather gloves when working with the knife.
Knife Speed
See “Knife Drive Speed Adjustment” on page 120
Removing the Knife
Remove the two socket head cap screws (1) on the
knife head block. Slide the knife out of the cutter
bar.
Reverse the procedure when installing the knife.
Apply a small amount of thread lock solution to
cap screws (1) before installation. Torque to
recommended specications - 59 ft-lb (80 Nm).
WARNING
Knife Removal - Illustration A - Page 106 .
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