Draper Clinic Handout
- FD1 FlexDraper
®
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Quick Card
FD1 Series Draper Header & FM100 Float Module
1. Park combine on a level surface, and ensure the combine feeder
house is level.
2. Ensure the top of the float module is level with the combine axle
and the combine tires are inflated equally.
3. Adjust header so cutterbar is 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) off the
ground.
4. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to between B and C on
indicator (A).
5. Set the reel fore-aft to midposition (5 or 6 on reel arm decal).
6. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove key
from the combine ignition.
7. Place wing lock spring handles (B) in the locked (upper) position.
8. Place both left and right header float locks in unlocked (lowered)
position (C).
9. Set stabilizer/transport wheels (if equipped) to the storage position.
Step 1: Preadjustments
Complete before adjusting float or wing balance.
IMPORTANT:
Read your operator’s manual and complete all the setup tasks
before setting the header float.
FD1 Series / FM100 Quick Card – MD #214567 Revision A
Supplement to FD1 Series Combine Header Operator’s Manual
FD1 Series Draper Header / FM100 Float Module Quick Card
FD1 Series / FM100 Recommended Settings
Subject to change without notice
Figure 4: Torque Wrench Storage Location
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Right Side Shown
Figure 1: Center-Link
Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using clean fluids and lubricants only.
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Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants.
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Store fluids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Break-In Inspections
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspections on your machine for the first 50 hours of operation.
Refer to your operator’s manual for complete break-in inspection and adjustment procedures.
FD1 Series / FM100 Quick Card – MD #214567 Revision A
Supplement to FD1 Series Combine Header Operator’s Manual
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Position
Step 2: Retrieving Torque Wrench from Storage
1. Remove the special torque wrench (A) from its storage position at
the right side of the float module frame. Pull in the direction shown
to disengage the wrench from its hook.
Follow these five steps to set the header float and wing balance:
Inspection Instance
Item
First 5 Minutes
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check after first run-up and after the hydraulic hoses have filled
with oil).
5 Hours
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
Check knife drive belts tension (check periodically for the first 50 hours).
10 Hours
Check auger drive chain tension.
Check knife drive box mounting bolts.
50 Hours
Change float module gearbox oil.
Change float module hydraulic oil filter.
Change knife drive box lubricant.
Check gearbox chain tension.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the operator’s manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of operation, use the maintenance
record, and keep copies of your maintenance records.
Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine’s life.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant
Specification
Description
Use
Capacities
Grease
SAE multi-purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance grease with
1% max Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
As required unless
otherwise
specified
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High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance grease with
10% max Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Driveline slip-joints
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Gear Lubricant
SAE 85W-140
API service class GL-5
Knife drive box
2.2 liters (2.3 quarts)
Main drive
gearbox
2.5 liters (2.6 quarts)
Hydraulic Oil
Single grade trans-hydraulic oil
Recommended brands:
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Petro-Canada Duratran
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John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
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Case Hy-Tran Ultraction
Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Header drive
systems reservoir
75 liters
(20 US gallons)
