60 CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manu-
Draper Belts
Adjustments
Outer Draper Belt Tracking
NOTE: Draper belts will always track to the loosest side. Should a draper belt start tracking incorrectly check
for a faulty bearing in the idle and drive rollers or loose or broken
bolts on roller mounts.
Adjusting outer draper belt tracking
1.
Measure drive roller is fixed at right angle (90 deg.) from rear
wall.
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 rear of the platform in 2mm increments if draper belt is
tracking towards the rear of platform.
6.
Move the tension adjuster rod in towards the front of the platform in 2mm increments if draper belt is
tracking towards the front 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 belt will not track correctly using this method split belt joiner as described in this section and inspect
for damaged or broken components.
A
B
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