MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.12 Header Drapers
The draper should be replaced or repaired if it is torn, missing slats, or cracked.
5.12.1 Removing Drapers
To remove a si
de draper, follow these steps:
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall o f raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
1. Raise reel and engage reel safety props.
2. Raise header and engage safety props.
3. Move draper until draper joint is in work area.
4. Release tension on the draper. Refer to 5.12.3 Adjusting Side Draper Tension, page 335.
5. Remove fasteners (A) and tube connectors (B) at the
draper joint.
6. Pull draper from deck.
Figure 5.155: Draper Connector
5.12.2 Installing Drapers
To install a side draper, follow these steps:
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall o f raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
NOTE:
Check de
ck height b efore installing drapers. Refer to 5.12.5 Adjusting Deck Height, page 339.
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