6. Wrap the draper over the drive roller and attach the
ends of the draper using the tube connectors (B),
screws (A), and nuts.
NOTE:
The heads of the screws must face the center
opening.
Figure 5.140: Draper Connector
7. Tension the draper.
Locate adjuster bolt (A) and
follow the directions on the decal for the proper draper
tensioning or refer to
5.7.3 Adjusting Draper Tension,
.
8. Disengage the reel and header safety props.
9. Start the engine and lower the header and reel.
10. Run the machine to verify the draper tracks correctly.
Refer to
5.7.4 Adjusting Draper Tracking, page 159
if
further adjustment is necessary.
Figure 5.141: Draper Tensioner
5.7.7
Draper Deflectors
Removing Wide Draper Deflectors
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine
and remove key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage safety props before going under
the machine for any reason.
1. Raise reel fully and lower header to ground.
2. Shift decks to create work space at one end of header if hydraulic deck shift is installed; otherwise, move decks
manually after shutting down windrower.
3. Stop engine, remove key, and engage reel safety props.
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