Header Drive; Removing Driveline - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

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5.6 Header Drive

The header drive consists of a driveline from the combine to the FM100 Float Module gearbox that drives the feed

auger and hydraulic pumps. The pumps provides hydraulic power to the drapers, knives, and optional equipment.

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key

from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.

The driveline normally remains attached to the float module and is stored on the support bracket provided when not

1. 1. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from the ignition.

2. If the float module is attached to the combine, remove the driveline from the combine by pulling the quick

disconnect collar to release the driveline yoke at the combine shaft.

3. Remove the two nuts (A) securing the shield (B) to the

4. Slide the shield (B) over the driveline shield to expose

the quick disconnect on the gearbox. Do NOT

disconnect the tether (C).

5. Pull the quick disconnect collar to release the driveline

yoke, and pull the driveline off the gearbox shaft.

6. Slide the shield (B) off the driveline.

7. Pull the driveline collar (A) away from the power take-off

(PTO) support (B). Slide the yoke (C) off the support

bracket (B), and release collar (A).

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Figure 5.33: Float Module End of Driveline

Figure 5.34: Combine End of Driveline