CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manual 29
Platform Operation
Taper locks on input shaft
Taper locks on knife Drive sprockets
Taper locks on Outer draper rollers
Check knife clutch is not slipping
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check outer Belt tension
Check all Belts are tracking correctly
Check Reel bushes are free and not wearing
Check hydraulic system for leaks
Check knife head to guard clearance
Check Knife guard bolts
Air Bag Pressures
First 10 hr Adjustment as described on Page
After the initial first 10 hours of operation it is important to go
over and adjust if necessary the following:
ITEM
RANGE
ACTUAL
FEED DRUM PULLEY
210—240 RPM
KNIFE DRIVE PULLEY
640– 690 RPM
OUTER DRAPER ROLLER
650—750 RPM
5.
Check Knife for any extreme rub marks or ‘hot spots’ caused by excessive friction; adjust as required.
6.
Run Platform up to full speed.
IMPORTANT: Extreme care and safety measures must be used at all times as the following
proce-
dure is undertaken while Platform is operating. To reduce the risk of personal
injury, always
maintain a safe distance from moving parts using a non-contact digital
tachometer to measure
information.
7.
Use table below to record operating RPM of feed drum, knife drive and Outer Draper belt at full speed
NOTE: If Platform is operating outside this range please contact
your dealer
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