Side Draper Roller Maintenance; Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing; Removing Draper Idler Roller - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

5.7.6 Side Draper Roller Maintenance

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

Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing

Check for damaged draper roller bearings using an infrared thermometer as follows:
1. Engage the header and run the drapers for approximately
3 minutes.
2. Check the temperature of the draper roller bearings at each
of roller arms (A), (B), and (C) on each deck. Ensure the
temperature does NOT exceed 44°C (80°F) above the
ambient temperature.

Removing Draper Idler Roller

The feed draper idler roller needs to be removed when repairing or replacing it.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator's seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
NOTE:
If the draper joint is not visible, engage the header until the connector is accessible (preferably close to the outboard end
of the deck).
1. Start the engine.
2. Raise the header fully.
3. Raise the reel fully.
4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
5. Engage the header safety props. For instructions, refer to the windrower operator's manual.
6. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
B
C
Figure 5.125: Roller Arms
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page
189
33.
Revision B
A