Self-propelled combine harvester and method for operating a self-propelled combine harvester

A method for operating a self-propelled combine harvester, the method comprising:

• using the combine harvester, the combine harvester comprising a feed channel and a draper, the feed channel being pivotably articulated to the combine harvester about a horizontal axis for height adjustment, the draper positioned on the feed channel and including a center segment with a central frame segment and at least two side segments, each with an outer frame segment, wherein a respective side segment is pivotably connected to the center segment by a frame joint comprising a pivot axis, wherein the respective side segment is positionable relative to the center segment by one or more actuators;
• automatically determining a height adjustment of the feed channel when lifting the draper;
• and
• automatically actuate the one or more actuators in order to align the at least two side segments relative to the center segment depending on the height adjustment of the feed channel when lifting the draper.