CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manual 27
Platform Set–up
John Deere initial setup
IMPORTANT: to prevent damage to hydraulic components ensure
hy-
draulic coupling surfaces are clean.
From LH side of platform remove Hydraulic / Electrical coupling (A) from
storage and connect to platform. Ensure platform lock pins are correctly
protruding through the platform locking tabs.
Check drum to feeder chain clearance — Min 25mm
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 en-
gine, set park brake and remove key.
Level platform (see LEVEL PLATFORM in ADAPTER ADJUSTMENTS section in the operators man-
ual).
Set platform pitch (see PLATFORM PITCH in ADAPTER
ADJUSTMENTS section in the operators manual).
Test reel lift circuit and phase cylinders (see HYDRALIC /
ELECTRICS ADJUSTMENT section in the operators manu-
al).
Test light function, fore and aft hydraulic circuit and phase cylinders (see HYDRAULIC/ELECTRIC
ADJUSTMENT section in this manual).
Set minimum reel height (see LEVELING REEL / MINIMUM REEL HEIGHT in REEL ADUJST-
MENTS section in the operators manual).
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
Run platform up to full speed for 5 minutes and obtain relevant speeds, figures should then be en-
tered into customers operators manual.
Check operation of reel speed sensor and auto reel speed.
Shut down combine set parking brake shut off engine and remove the key
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