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ABM FLEXO GUARD GRAIN SAVER BOOT INSTALLATION

The ABM 2005 Grain Saver Boot was designed to retrieve lost shatter by catching it in their specially formed valley and funneling it back onto the platform. The ABM 2005 is most effective in dry or low moisture conditions, when grain shatter is most likely.  The ABM 2005 Grain Saver Boots also prevent tine wire damage due to sickle contact and especially if you are using bolt-on type sickle sections. (Note: For appropriate Grain Saver Boot configuration see configuration section.

1. First remove all Flexo Guard Sections from your header.  Replace any damaged or missing tine wires.  To install the Grain Saver Boot, slide it over the Flex Guard finger in direction shown in Figure A.  With a rubber mallet or block of wood and hammer, gently strike the end of the Grain Saver Boot until it is fully seated onto the Flexo Guard Finger.  To make sure, check that the Flexo Guard Finger is just touching the inside tip of the Grain Saver Boot.  Use the cutout provided on the nose for this inspection.

2. When all desired Grain Saver Boots are fitted per step 1, lay the section up-side-down on a hard flat surface.  Using a screwdriver, firmly snap the tine wires in the grooves provided starting at the nose and working to the tail.  See Figure B.