Removing Endless Draper - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT:
Do NOT adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper
alignment only.
6. Turn adjuster bolt (A) counterclockwise to loosen, and
white indicator bar (B) will move outboard in direction of
arrow (D) to indicate that draper is loosening. Loosen
until bar is about halfway in window.
7. Turn adjuster bolt (A) clockwise to tighten, and white
indicator bar (B) will move inboard in direction of
arrow (E) to indicate that draper is tightening. Tighten
until bar is about halfway in window.
IMPORTANT:
• To avoid premature failure of draper, draper rollers,
and/or tightener components, do not operate with
tension set so that white bar is not visible.
• To prevent the draper from scooping dirt, ensure draper
is tight enough that it does not sag below point where
cutterbar contacts the ground.

6.7.4 Removing Endless Draper

To replace an endless draper, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going
under header for any reason. Refer to the windrower
operator's manual for instructions regarding the
proper use and storage of header safety props.
1. Raise reel and engage reel props.
2. Raise header and install safety props.
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Figure 6.110: Tension Adjuster: Left-Hand
Shown – Right-Hand Opposite
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