Leveling Draper Cutterbar to Ground
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the draper suspension leveling screws to make this adjustment. Leveling screws will improperly adjust the platform and will complicate related adjustments. This may lead to feeding problems and result in machine damage.
Once the draper suspension system is leveled, the draper cutterbar relationship to the ground should be checked. It is important to have the cutterbar level to the ground to insure a level cut of the crop material. This can be very important when cutting close to the ground.
With the draper mounted to the combine and positioned on a level surface, lower the cutterbar (platform) until the cutterbar is approximately 457 mm (18 in.) off the ground.
Measure the distance from the extreme right knife guard to the ground. Repeat this measurement on the extreme left hand guard. If these two dimensions are significantly different, it may be necessary to reset the cutterbar level. This adjustment is typically accomplished through combine feeder house adjustments. Refer to your combine operators manual for proper instruction on leveling the combine feeder house mounting surface.
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