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Revision A
4.12
Header Side Drapers
There are two header side drapers. They convey cut crop to the float module feed draper and auger. Replace the drapers if
they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
4.12.1
Removing Side Drapers
Replace the drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator
’
s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
1.
Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator
’
s manual.
2.
Raise the reel fully.
3.
Raise the header fully.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
5.
Engage the header safety props. Refer to the combine operator
’
s manual for instructions.
6.
Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 33
.
WARNING
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
7.
Start the engine.
8.
Move the draper until the draper joint is in the work area.
9.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
10. Release the tension on the draper. For instructions, refer to
4.12.4 Adjusting Side Draper Tension, page 402
.
