CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manual 59
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Draper Belts
Adjustments
Correct Draper Drive Roller Alignment
Centre feed draper belt drive roller is set to square (90 deg.) of the sidewall of feeder belt cartridge. Outer
draper belt drive rollers are square (90 deg.) of platform rear wall. Check alignment using a large square.
NOTE: If adjustment is required refer to the draper roller alignment section.
Centre Feed Belt,
The centre feed belt (A) collects
cut material from the outer draper
belts (C) and the centre of the
knife/cutterbar, then feeds that
material to the feed drum (B). The
centre feed belt be set to run
slightly faster than the outer belts
.
Adjusting Centre Feed Draper Belt Tracking
1.
Measure drive roller is fixed at Right angle (90 deg.) to the sidewall of feeder belt cartridge .
2.
Measure idle roller is running parallel to drive roller.
3.
Unwind the draper belt tension
4.
If adjustment is required loosen the 2
lock nuts (A) on each side of the draper
belt tension adjuster mounting bracket
(B).
5.
Move the tension adjuster rod out from
the side of the feeder belt cartridge in
2mm increments if centre feed belt is tracking towards the left of platform.
6.
Move the tension adjuster rod in towards the side of the feeder belt cartridge in 2mm increments if
centre feed belt is tracking towards the right side of the platform.
7.
Re-Tighten the lock nut with 1.5mm float on bracket
8.
Re-tension draper belt and run platform.
9.
If centre feed belt will not track correctly using this method split centre feed belt joiner as described in
this section and inspect for damaged or broken components.
A
B
A
B
C
C
