Adjusting Deck Height - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

5.7.7 Adjusting Deck Height

Maintain deck height so the draper runs just below the cutterbar. With a new header or newly installed draper, set
the initial gap to 1/8 in. (3 mm). To prevent material from entering the drapers and cutterbar, you may need to
decrease the deck clearance to 0–1/32 in. (0–1 mm) after the initial break-in period of approximately 50 hours.
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.
1. Check the deck height and ensure the draper (B) runs
just below the cutterbar (C) with a gap (A) of 1/8 in.
(3 mm) between the top of the deck front track and
the cutterbar.
NOTE:
Measurement is at the supports with the header
in working position and the decks fully forward.
2. Loosen the draper tension. Refer to
Draper Tension, page
3. Lift the front edge of the draper (A) past the cutterbar
(B) to expose the deck support.
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5.7.3 Adjusting
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Figure 5.109: Draper Seal
Figure 5.110: Draper Adjustment
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