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7.3
Suspended Drum Drive
Suspended drums aid in feeding crop from the ends of the header into the conditioner.
7.3.1
Checking Suspended Drum Drive
The suspended drum drive is set up and tensioned at factory. Ensure the drive belt is properly set and tensioned by
following the steps below:
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Open the header driveshields on the left side of the header. For instructions, refer to
8.5 Opening Driveshields, page
.
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C
D
B
B
Figure 7.11: Tensioner Spring
2.
Inspect tensioner spring (A) and ensure it is seated properly
in notches (B) on bracket (C) and applies tension to both
belts (D).
NOTE:
Belts (D) are transparent in the illustration at right to better
show spring (A) in bracket (C).
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A
C
A
Figure 7.12: Suspended Drum Belt Drive
3.
Inspect the suspended drum belt drive and ensure belts (B)
are properly seated on pulleys (A).
4.
If necessary, adjust the belts as follows:
a.
Release belt tension using a 1/2 in. drive ratchet at
location (C) to turn the tensioner arm clockwise.
b.
Install belt (B). Release tensioner arm to tension belt.