OPERATION
3.6.3 Optimiz
ing Header for Straight Combining Canola
Ripe canola can be straight combined, but most varietie s are very susc ep tible to shelling and subseque nt
seed loss. This section provides recommended attachments, settings, and adjustments to optimize
FD75 FlexDraper
®
headers for straight combining canola.
The optimiza tio n p rocess includes the following m odifications to the header:
• In stallin g Fu ll Length Uppe r Cro ss Aug er
• Installin g Eu ro pea n Adap te r Seal Kit
• In stallin g Vertical Knive s
• Installin g Sh ort Center Reel Bra ce s
• Changing to High Speed Auger Drive Sprocket
• Adding Auger Fingers
Table 3.2 Auger Finger Quantity
Quantity I
nstalled at Factory
Feeder Opening
2012 and Prior 2013 and Newer
Total Quantity for
Optimizing
56–66 in. (1422–676 mm)
25
45–55 in. (1143–1397 mm)
23
30–44 in. (762–1118 mm)
15 17
17–19
NOTE:
Each kit includes installation instructions and necessary hardware. Refer to 6 Options and Attachments, page 407.
The op
timization process also includes specific settin gs for the h ea der:
•Movin
g the reel fore-aft cylinders to the alternate aft location; refer to Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders, page 7 5
•Adjus
ting reel fore-aft position; refer to Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position, page 74
•Adju
sting reel height so that fingers just engage the crop; refer to 3.7.8 Reel Height, page 73
•Sett
ing reel cam to position 1 ; refer to Adjusting Reel Cam , page 82
•Sett
ing reel speed equal to ground speed and increase as required; refer to 3.7.4 Reel Speed, page 67
•Decr
easing feed auger spring tension by loosening tension bolt by 1–1-3/8 in. (25–35 mm); refer to Adjusting
Fee
d Auger Springs, page 49
•Set
ting side draper speed to position 9 on CA25 control; refer to 3.7.6 Draper Speed, page 69
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