MacDon FlexDraper FD130 - Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola; Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs

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3.6.3 Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola
Ripe canola can be straight combined, but most varieties are very susceptible to shelling and subsequent seed
loss. This section provides recommended attachments, settings, and adjustments to optimize FD1 Series
FlexDraper
®
Headers for straight combining canola.
Recommended attachments
The optimization includes the following modifications to the header:
• Installing a full-length upper cross auger
• Installing vertical knives
• Installing short center reel braces
NOTE:
Each kit includes installation instructions and the necessary hardware. Refer to 6 Options and Attachments, page
545.
Recommended settings
Optimizing the header requires adjustments to the following settings:
• Moving the reel fore-aft cylinders to the alternative aft location. Refer to Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on
Non-European-Configured Headers, page 101.
• Adjusting reel fore-aft position. Refer to Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position, page 100.
• Adjusting reel height so that fingers just engage the crop. Refer to 3.7.10 Reel Height, page 95.
• Setting reel cam to position 1. Refer to Adjusting Reel Cam, page 113.
• Setting reel speed equal to ground speed and increase as required. Refer to 3.7.6 Reel Speed, page 89.
• Set the side draper speed to position nine on FM100 control valve. Refer to 3.7.8 Draper Speed, page 91.
• Set auger to floating position. Refer to 3.7.15 Setting Auger Position, page 121.
• Loosen auger spring tension. Refer to Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs, page 54.
Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs
The feed auger has an adjustable spring tensioning system that allows the auger to float on top of the crop instead
of crushing and damaging it. The factory-set tension is adequate for most crop conditions.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Raise header to full height.
2. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Engage header lift cylinder safety props.
OPERATION