Header Drapers; Removing Side Drapers - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

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5.14 Header Drapers

There are two header drapers. They convey cut crop to the float module feed draper and auger. Replace the

drapers if torn, cracked, or missing slats.

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine

and remove key before leaving the operator's seat, and always engage safety props before going under

the machine for any reason.

1. Raise the reel and engage the reel safety props.

2. Raise the header and engage the safety props.

3. Move the draper until the draper joint is in the work area.

The D1 Series deck can also be shifted towards the center to provide an opening at the endsheet.

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

5. Release the tension on the draper. Refer to

6. Remove the screws (A) and tube connectors (B) at the

draper joint.

7. Pull the draper from deck.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

5.14.3 Adjusting Draper Tension, page

Figure 5.182: Draper Connector