MacDon FlexDraper FD130 - Header and Drapers

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7.4 Header and Drapers
Table 7.1 FD1 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution Refer to
Symptom: Insufficient header lift
Low relief pressure Increase relief pressure See your MacDon Dealer
Symptom: Insufficient side draper speed
Speed control set too low
Increase speed control setting
3.7.8 Draper Speed, page 91
Combine header drive too slow
Adjust to correct speed for
combine model
Refer to the combine operator’s
manual
Symptom: Insufficient feed draper speed
Relief pressure too low
Test side draper hydraulic system
See your MacDon Dealer
Worn out gear pump Replace gear pump
See your MacDon Dealer
Combine header drivetoo slow
Adjust to correct speed for
combine model
Refer to the combine operator’s
manual
Symptom: Feed draper will not move
Drapers are loose Tighten drapers
5.10.2 Adjusting Feed Draper
Tension, page 468
Drive or idler roller wrapped with
material
Loosen draper and clean rollers
5.10.2 Adjusting Feed Draper
Tension, page 468
Slat or connector bar jammed by
frame or material
Loosen draper and clear
obstruction
5.10.2 Adjusting Feed Draper
Tension, page 468
Roller bearing seized Replace roller bearing
5.14.6 Header Draper Roller
Maintenance, page 494
Low hydraulic oil
Fill combine hydraulic oil
reservoirto full level
Refer to the combine operator’s
manual
Drapers are loose Tighten drapers
5.14.3 Adjusting Draper Tension,
page 488
Drive or idler roller wrapped with
material
Loosen draper and clean rollers
5.14.3 Adjusting Draper Tension,
page 488
Slat or connector bar jammed by
frame or material
Loosen draper and clear
obstruction
5.14.3 Adjusting Draper Tension,
page 488
Roller bearing seized Replace roller bearing
5.14.6 Header Draper Roller
Maintenance, page 494
Low hydraulic oil
Fill combine hydraulic oil reservoir
to full level
Refer to the combine operator’s
manual
Incorrect compensator setting at
pump
Adjust compensator setting
See your MacDon Dealer
Symptom: Draper stalling
Material not feeding evenly off knife
Lower reel 3.7.10 Reel Height, page 95
TROUBLESHOOTING