Remove Broken Cutter Bar
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Is it worth Fixing? Tough Tractor Repairs
What happens here
After removing the initial guards, the presenter discovers that the entire main cutter bar assembly needs to be removed. The sickle bar is carefully lowered using the tractor's hydraulic lever to provide better access. The old, broken cutter bar, which is essentially the core of the cutting mechanism, is then manually slid out from its housing. The presenter inspects the broken piece, noting that it appears to be a designed 'give-way' point to protect other components. He then lays out the broken cutter bar next to the new replacement on the table to visually confirm that all parts are present for replacement.
Goal: Extract the damaged cutter bar from the mower
Tools and materials
- New Main Drive Strap — The replacement cutter bar
- Tractor Hydraulic Lever — Lowering the sickle bar for better access
- Broken Cutter Bar — The damaged part to be replaced