Reinstall Guards with Proper Alignment
At 11:55 in
Is it worth Fixing? Tough Tractor Repairs
What happens here
Reinstall all the guards in the order they were removed. The presenter shares a crucial lesson learned: initially, he tightened the bottom guards too much, causing misalignment further up the bar. The correct approach is to install all guards finger-tight first, ensuring they are loose enough to allow for slight adjustments. Once all guards are in place, start from one end and systematically tighten each bolt, working your way across the bar. Additionally, ensure to use the shims that fit behind the guards to maintain proper spacing and alignment for smooth scissor action. The presenter uses a sanding sponge to remove some surface rust from the guards before reinstallation.
Goal: Securely reattach all guards with correct alignment and spacing
Tools and materials
- 13mm Socket DeWalt — To fit the nuts on the guards
- DeWalt Impact Driver DeWalt — Tightening bolts
- Guards — Reattaching to the sickle bar
- Sanding Sponge — Removing surface rust from guards
- Shims — To ensure proper spacing and reduce friction between moving parts