Midwest Crophawk Draper Platform, Operator'S Manual

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Platform Set-up
CNH initial setup
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Check that feed drum is in full forward position (see FEED DRUM ADJUSTMENTS section in this
manual).
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Drive combine slowly forward until feeder house is centred in platform adapter opening.
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Raise feeder house until top of feeder house engages into top beam of adapter. Raise to full height set
parking brake shut off engine and remove the key. Lower safety stop onto the hydraulic cylinder rod
(refer to combine operator's manual).
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Engage over centre feeder house platform lock handle. Adjust
handle position as required (refer to combine operator’s
manual).
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From LH side of platform remove telescopic drive shaft from
storage mount and install on feeder house drive shaft.
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From LH side of platform remove hydraulic multi-coupler
from combine storage and couple to platform
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IMPORTANT: to prevent damage to hydraulic components
ensure hydraulic coupling surfaces are clean.
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Before proceeding ensure that platform is securely mounted to
the combine. Disengage combine safety stop and on level
ground lower platform until skid plate lightly touches the ground.
Shut off engine, set park brake and remove key.
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Test reel lift circuit and phase cylinders (see HYDRALIC /ELECTRICS ADJUSTMENT section in the
operators manual).
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Test light function, fore and aft hydraulic circuit and phase cylinders (see HYDRAULIC/ELECTRIC
ADJUSTMENT section in this manual).
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Set minimum reel height (see LEVELING REEL / MINI-
MUM REEL HEIGHT in REEL ADUJSTMENTS section in
the operators manual).
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Run platform at idle for 2-3 minutes set parking brake shut
off engine and remove the key and check for oil leaks and
draper belt tracking.

Place reflective tape on drum drive hub, Knife drive pulley and Outer draper roller where it is possible
to obtain a digital speed reading without danger
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Run platform up to full speed for 5 minutes and obtain relevant speeds, figures should then be entered
into customers operators manual.
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Check operation of reel speed sensor .
Shut down combine set parking brake shut off engine and remove the key
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