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4.1.3
Replacing Draper
The front skid and turnbuckle must be removed to get access to the draper on a Double Windrow Attachment (DWA).
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key, and engage
safety pin before going under machine for any reason.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2.
Ensure that the deck safety pin is engaged.
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Figure 4.5: Front Skid
3.
Raise the deck up so that there is sufficient space between
the deck and the right drive wheel to remove the draper.
4.
Remove front skid (A) by removing four nuts (B).
5.
Loosen the draper tension, and push the idler roller inward
as far as possible.
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Figure 4.6: Deck Angle Turnbuckle
6.
Disconnect turnbuckle (A) and allow the deck to rotate
rearward to increase the space between the deck and
the wheel.
7.
Pull off the old draper and install the new one.
NOTE:
The draper is bidirectional; its orientation does not matter.
8.
Tension the draper. Refer to
4.1.1 Adjusting Draper Tension,
for instructions.
9.
Reinstall turnbuckle (A) and the front skid.
10. Adjust the front skid to achieve a 1.5
–
3.0 mm (1/16
–
1/8 in.)
gap relative to the draper.
11. Run the new draper and check its alignment. Adjust the
alignment if necessary.
12. Recheck the draper tension after the DWA has been
operating for a few hours.
4.1.4
Adjusting Front Skid
The front skid must be positioned correctly relative to the draper to ensure proper crop flow and to protect the draper.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key, and engage
safety pin before going under machine for any reason.