CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manual 13
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General Platform Information
3
. Reel
The
MidWest
platform has two types of reels driven from
the combine’s own hydraulics system.
1.
Pick-up reel (Pictured) is a poly finger, six bar,
single barrel unit to 10m (33’) with all sizes above
10m (33’) being twin barrel reel.
2.
The Bat reel is a five slat configuration
manufactured from high tensile galvanised material
in single barrel units up to 10m (33’) with all sizes
above 10m (33’) being twin barrel reel.
4. Feed Drum
The
MidWest
feed drum is a mechanically driven 406mm
(16 in) diameter feed drum that has 19 to 21 retractable
fingers with 150 mm (5.9 in) of travel, and is protected by a
bi-directional torque clutch, accommodating combine feed-
er reverse. The Drum has 70 mm (2.7in) of vertical travel
and can be adjusted 60 mm (2.3 in) fore and aft.
5. Drive system
The
MidWest
platform drive system relates to all mechani-
cal driven components. Power input is from the combine’s
feeder house output shaft via a PTO shaft to the platform’s
drive box (pictured). Within the drive box, power is trans-
ferred via a 90mm (A) belt to drive the feed drum (B) and
knife drive (C.) shafts. The feed drum drive is protected by
a bi-directional torque clutch and power to the feed drum
is via a PTO shaft. The knife drive shafts are protected by
an adjustable slip clutch (D) within the drive box and power
to the epicyclical knife drives is via a 37mm belt.
D
C
B
A
C
D
