MacDon M205 - Knife Speed

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Set the speed of the draper independent of ground speed as follows:
NOTE:
This procedure can also be used to change the draper speed while in motion.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Engage header.
2. Set HEADER INDEX switch (B) to OFF.
3. Press DISPLAY SELECTOR button (E) to show ##.# DRAPER SPEED on the cab display module (CDM) (A).
Displayed value (##.#) = draper speed (mph or km/h
24
).
4. Press FAST (C) or SLOW (D) on the CDM until desired draper speed is displayed at (A).
4.6.6 Knife Speed
The ideal knife speed should achieve a clean cut. Crop types and conditions usually influence the knife and ground
speeds.
Table 4.2 Knife Speed Table
Header Description
Knife Speed
Type
Size
Minimum Maximum
rpm
25
spm
26
rpm
25
spm
26
Draper with
double knife
4.6 m
(15 ft.)
750 1500 950 1900
Draper with
double knife
6.1 and 7.6 m
(20 and 25 ft.)
700 1400 850 1700
Draper with
double knife
9.1 m
(30 ft.)
600 1200 800 1600
Draper with
double knife
10.6 m
(35 ft.)
600 1200 700 1400
Draper with
double knife
12.2 m
(40 ft.)
550 1100 700 1400
Draper with
single knife
6.1 and 7.6 m
(20 and 25 ft.)
600 1200 750 1500
Draper with
single knife
9.1 m
(30 ft.)
600 1200 700 1400
Draper with
single knife
10.6 m
(35 ft.)
550 1100 700 1400
Draper with
single knife
12.2 m
(40 ft.)
525 1050 600 1200
OPERATION
24. Depending on CDM programming.
25. Revolutions per minute is the speed of knife drive box pulley.
26. Strokes per minute of knife (rpm x 2).