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5.7.7
Draper Roller Maintenance
The draper rollers have non-greaseable bearings; however, the external seal should be checked every 200 hours (more
frequently in sandy conditions) to achieve maximum bearing life.
Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing
The draper rollers have non-greaseable bearings; however, the external seal should be checked every 200 hours (more
frequently in sandy conditions) to achieve maximum bearing life.
Using an infrared thermometer, check for bad draper roller bearings as follows:
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Figure 5.134: Roller Arms
1.
Engage the header and run the drapers for approximately
3 minutes.
2.
Check the temperature of the draper roller bearings at each
of roller arms (A), (B), and (C) on each deck. Ensure the
temperature does not exceed 44°C (80°F) above the
ambient temperature.
Draper Deck Idler Roller
Removing Draper Idler Roller
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator
’
s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
1.
If the draper connector is not visible, engage the header until the connector is accessible (preferably close to the
outboard end of the deck).
WARNING
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Raise the reel fully.
4.
Raise the header fully.
5.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
6.
Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 35
.
7.
Engage the header
’
s safety props.
