MacDon D65 - Drapers; Removing Side Drapers

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5.7 Drapers
Two side drapers convey cut crop to the center opening. Replace the side drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
5.7.1 Removing Side Drapers
Replace the drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
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.
1. Raise the reel fully.
2. Raise the header fully.
3. Move the draper until the draper joint is in the work area.
NOTE:
The deck can also be shifted towards the center to provide an opening at the endsheet.
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 Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 33.
7. Release the tension on the draper. For instructions, refer to 5.7.3 Adjusting Draper Tension, page 182.
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A
B
Figure 5.106: Draper Joint
8. Remove screws (A) and tube connectors (B) at the
draper joint.
9. Pull the draper from the deck.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING