Draper Roller Maintenance; Side Draper Deck Idler Roller - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

5. Tighten deck support hardware (B).
6. Check dimension (A) again it should be set to
5/16–3/8 in. (8–9 mm).
7. Tension draper. See Section
Draper Tension, page

6.7.8 Draper Roller Maintenance

The draper rollers have non-greaseable bearings. The external seal should be checked every 200 hours (and
more frequently in sandy conditions) to obtain the maximum bearing life.

Side Draper Deck Idler Roller

Removing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller
1. Shut OFF header.
props can be engaged, then raise the header until the
combine safety prop can be engaged
NOTE: If draper connector is not visible on the
header, engage the header until the
connector on the side you are working is
visible.
2. On the back of the draper deck on both end of the
header, there is a bolt for tensioning the draper. Locate
bolt (A) on the side you will be changing, turn bolt
counterclockwise to loosen draper. Once bolt is loose,
push the roller assembly inboard, this will ensure the
draper is loose.
3. Uncouple the connector
draper together.
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6.7.3 Adjusting Side
182.
Raise the reel until the safety
slat that joins
Figure 6.139: Draper removed for clarity
Dimension: A - 5/16-3/8 in. (8-9 mm)
B - Lock nut
the
Figure 6.140
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C - Deck support
Rev. C