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Figure 5.117: Idler Roller
8.
Ensure that idler roller (A) sits between draper guides (B).
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Figure 5.118: Left Tension Adjuster
9.
To reduce the tension on the draper, turn adjuster bolt (A)
counterclockwise. White indicator bar (B) will move
outboard in the direction of arrow (D) to indicate that the
tension on the draper has lessened. Continue to turn
adjuster bolt (A) counterclockwise until the white indicator
bar is at the halfway point in the window.
IMPORTANT:
Do
NOT
adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper
alignment only.
10. To increase the tension on the draper, turn adjuster bolt (A)
clockwise. White indicator bar (B) will move inboard in the
direction of arrow (E) to indicate that the tension on the
draper has increased. Continue to turn adjuster bolt (A)
clockwise until the white indicator bar is at the halfway
point in the window.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent premature failure of the draper, draper rollers,
and/or tightener components, do
NOT
operate the draper if
the white bar is not visible in the inspection window.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent the header from scooping soil while in
operation, ensure that the draper is tight enough that it
does not sag below the point where the cutterbar contacts
the ground.
11. Repeat Steps
to
to inspect and
adjust the tension on the other draper belt.
5.7.4
Adjusting Draper Tracking
The side draper tracking is adjusted by aligning the drive and idler draper rollers.
NOTE:
The left draper deck is shown in the illustrations in this procedure. The right deck is opposite.
