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SECTION 5 – OPERATION 

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5.1

 

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G

ENERAL 

I

NFORMATION

 

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5.2

 

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I

NDIVIDUAL 

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OMPONENT 

P

ROTECTION

 

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5.3

 

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P

OWER 

T

RANSFER

 

41

 

5.4

 

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D

ECK 

P

LATES

 

42

 

5.4.1

 

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D

ECK 

P

LATE 

P

RESSURE

 

42

 

5.4.2

 

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Q

UAD

S

USPENSION

 

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5.5

 

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F

OLDING 

F

RAME

 

44

 

5.5.1

 

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F

OLDING 

P

ROCEDURE

 

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5.5.2

 

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U

NFOLDING 

P

ROCEDURE

 

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5.6

 

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A

UTOMATIC 

H

EADER 

H

EIGHT 

C

ONTROL

 

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5.7

 

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EFORE STARTING IN THE 

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IELD

 

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5.7.1

 

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TART WORKING IN THE 

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IELD

 

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SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS 

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6.1

 

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C

ORN 

H

EAD 

A

NGLE

 

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6.1.1

 

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C

ORN 

H

EAD 

A

NGLE 

A

DJUSTMENT

 

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6.1.2

 

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A

DAPTER 

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RAME 

A

DJUSTMENT

 

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6.2

 

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G

ATHERING 

P

OINT 

A

DJUSTMENTS

 

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6.2.1

 

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C

ENTER 

P

IVOT 

L

INE

 

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6.3

 

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S

TALK 

R

OLLER 

K

NIVES

 

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6.3.1

 

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R

EMOVING THE 

S

TALK 

R

OLLER

 

52

 

6.3.2

 

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R

EPLACING 

S

TALK 

R

OLLER 

K

NIVES

 

53

 

6.3.3

 

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S

TALK 

R

OLLER 

A

DJUSTMENT

 

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6.4

 

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T

RASH 

K

NIVES

 

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6.5

 

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R

OW 

U

NIT 

A

LIGNMENT

 

56

 

6.6

 

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ECK 

P

LATES

 

57

 

6.6.1

 

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M

AXIMUM 

O

PENING

 

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6.6.2

 

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M

INIMUM 

O

PENING

 

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6.6.3

 

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D

ECK 

P

LATE 

T

ENSION

 

59

 

6.7

 

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G

ATHERING 

C

HAINS

 

60

 

6.7.1

 

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G

ATHERING 

C

HAIN 

T

ENSION

 

60

 

6.7.2

 

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R

EPLACING 

G

ATHERING 

C

HAINS

 

61

 

6.7.3

 

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G

ATHERING 

C

HAIN 

T

IMING

 

63

 

6.7.4

 

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G

ATHERING 

C

HAIN 

G

UIDE 

P

OSITION

 

66

 

6.8

 

B

ACK

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FEED 

S

HIELD

 

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Summary of Contents for Drago GT

Page 1: ...User and maintenance manual CORN HEAD ...

Page 2: ...NG CORN HEAD DECAL LOCATIONS 15 2 5 3 DECAL DESCRIPTIONS 16 2 6 INTENDED USE 22 2 6 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATING RANGES 22 2 6 2 EQUIPMENT OPERATION 23 2 7 CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE 24 2 8 SHIPPING POSITION 25 2 8 1 SHIPPING STAND 25 2 8 2 USING A STAND 26 2 8 3 LIFTING LOWERING THE CORN HEAD 27 SECTION 3 ATTACHING DETACHING CORN HEAD 29 3 1 ATTACHING 30 3 2 DETACHING 31 3 3 ADDITIONAL CORN HEAD CONNECTI...

Page 3: ... HEAD ANGLE 49 6 1 1 CORN HEAD ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 49 6 1 2 ADAPTER FRAME ADJUSTMENT 50 6 2 GATHERING POINT ADJUSTMENTS 51 6 2 1 CENTER PIVOT LINE 51 6 3 STALK ROLLER KNIVES 52 6 3 1 REMOVING THE STALK ROLLER 52 6 3 2 REPLACING STALK ROLLER KNIVES 53 6 3 3 STALK ROLLER ADJUSTMENT 54 6 4 TRASH KNIVES 55 6 5 ROW UNIT ALIGNMENT 56 6 6 DECK PLATES 57 6 6 1 MAXIMUM OPENING 57 6 6 2 MINIMUM OPENING 58 6 6 ...

Page 4: ...E LUBRICATE 77 7 5 2 20 HOUR ADJUST INSPECT 78 7 6 EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION 79 7 6 1 100 HOUR FLUID CHECK 79 7 6 2 100 HOUR GREASE LUBRICATE 81 7 6 3 100 HOUR ADJUST INSPECT 84 7 7 EVERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION OR ANNUALLY 85 7 7 1 250 HOUR OR ANNUALLY GREASE LUBRICATE 85 7 7 2 250 HOUR OR ANNUALLY ADJUST INSPECT 87 SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 89 8 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 89 SECTION 9 SPECIFICATIONS 92...

Page 5: ...eir corn head as described in this manual OLIMAC SRL warranty assures that OLIMAC SRL will warrant its product when manufacturing defects appear within the warranty period Should the equipment be abused or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications without prior approval from OLIMAC SRL the warranty will become void Use of non OLIMAC SRL approved lubricants will ...

Page 6: ... recommendations are intended to achieve the protection of the personal safety of the operator and those who work with you Before using the equipment it is necessary to read and understand these contents Based on the activities you are going to perform while using this equipment wear the appropriate PPE In particular the following are recommended PPE WHEN Safety footwear Always Gloves Always Eye p...

Page 7: ...d with staff in the vicinity of the head when it is operating The personnel should not wear clothing unsuitable for work such as belts or parts of loose or fluttering fabric It is strictly forbidden to attempt to intervene with temporary non dedicated tools during normal operation of the machine or to resolve anomalies Any operation also unclogging the head must be carried out when the machine is ...

Page 8: ... alert symbols Danger and Warning safety signs are located near specific hazards General precautions are listed on the Caution safety signs This is a safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury This is an important information symbol When you see this symbol in this manual it is calling attention to important safety o...

Page 9: ...s be equipped with sufficient rear axle weight for safe operation Under some field conditions more weight may be required at the rear axle for adequate stability See Table 9 1 for corn head weight and the Combine Operators Manual for required ballasting For any corn heads not listed in Table 9 1 call OLIMAC SRL 6 Pay attention to permissible axle loads and total weights 7 The mounted corn head inf...

Page 10: ...ely and lower the cylinder safety stops 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Shut off the combine engine and remove the key 4 Disconnect corn head drive shafts 5 Hang a Do Not Operate tag in the operator s station Avoid High Pressure Fluids 1 Lower the corn head to the ground or raise the corn head completely and lower the cylinder safety stops 2 Always release all hydraulic pressure prior to opening the ...

Page 11: ...stay clear of these moving parts during operation Remove paint before welding or heating to avoid toxic fumes and dust 1 Disconnect all batteries prior to welding 2 Work only in well ventilated areas 3 Remove paint to a minimum distance of 3 76mm away from the area to be effected by heating 4 If you must sand or grind avoid breathing the dust Wear an approved respirator 5 If using solvent or paint...

Page 12: ... side of the frame You should communicate the information shown on it whenever it is necessary to order spare parts SERIAL N TYPE OF MT DATE OF PURCHASE ENHANCEMENT OLIMAC SRL is constantly working to improve and develop its product OLIMAC SRL reserves the right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so without incurring any obligation to make changes or addit...

Page 13: ...voided will result in death of serious injury The color associated with DANGER is RED WARNING It indicates a specific behavior that should be avoided and that may be dangerous and may result in death or serious injury The color associated with WARNING is ORANGE CAUTION It indicates a recommended behavior that if failed to be performed could result in a danger It is also used to alert against unsaf...

Page 14: ...Page 13 2 5 1 Rigid Corn Head Safety Decal Locations Rigid Head Rear View Rigid Head Front View ...

Page 15: ...Page 14 Rigid Head Left Side View Rigid Head Right Side View ...

Page 16: ...Page 15 2 5 2 Folding Corn Head Decal Locations Folding Head Front View Folding Head Rear View ...

Page 17: ...Page 16 Folding Head Right Side View 2 5 3 Decal Descriptions Folding Head Left Side View ...

Page 18: ...EU market 2 Decal not provided for the EU market 3 Decal not provided for the EU market 4 SD 0004 DANGER Projection of foreign bodies Do not come near the machine in motion Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury 5 SD 0005 ...

Page 19: ... move faster than you can release stalks Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death 6 SD 0006 DANGER Rest header on the ground or set header lift cylinder safety lock before going under unit Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury 7 SD 0034 Corn head angle instructions 8 SD 0035 ...

Page 20: ...SD 0010 WARNING SLIPPERY SURFACE Do not use this area as a step or platform Failure to comply could result in a serious injury or death 10 Serial Number Plate Contact OLIMAC SRL if this becomes damaged or missing 11 SD 0014 DANGER ...

Page 21: ... comply will result in death or serious injury 12 SD 0015 European Conformity 13 SD 0021 CAUTION PTO must be removed from combine and placed in storage position before folding head This decal is used only on 8 row 30 folding corn heads 14 Decal not provided for the EU market ...

Page 22: ...Page 21 15 Decal not provided for the EU market 16 SD 0029 TOP ROTATION For use on 30 degree rotation PTO shafts ...

Page 23: ...erator must have read and understood this manual must be trained in the safe use of the equipment for the operations for which it is designated Expert user person that has the user s qualifications and who in addition is able to perform all tasks of lubrication adjustment transport and handling on of the equipment This operator must have read and understood this manual must be properly trained and...

Page 24: ...led on each row The ear is separated from the plant and dragged toward the bottom of the machine where the cross auger performs the collection of the product INTERACTIONS WITH THE MACHINE OPERATORS From his workstation on the combine the operator is able to do the following Folding lateral rows according to available models Setting speed according to available combine models Start up and shut down...

Page 25: ...itions other than those provided for and authorized by the manufacturer By connecting to cord head power devices other than those provided for and authorized by the manufacturer In terms and conditions other than as stated in this manual It is forbidden to Walk over the equipment Making any adjustments lubrication or maintenance work without having first secured the machine as described in this ma...

Page 26: ...ide of the frame For space related reasons the corn head can be equipped with a stand A allowing the storage of the equipment in an upright position and facilitating easy access to adjustments and lubrications to be performed on the head Be very careful when unloading or lifting the corn head from its stand All combine transmission parts PTO shafts must already be installed or supported on the cen...

Page 27: ...mage below Once the machine is resting steadily and there is no danger of falling flipping tighten the 4 fixing bolts Before performing the lifting operation make sure the stand is securely attached by the 4 bolts provided Danger failure to mounting the stand with bolts may cause the fall of the corn head during lifting and transporting Before using the stand check for damage shock deformations th...

Page 28: ...ping stand it is strictly forbidden to raise the head with a forklift tucking the forks simply under the equipment danger of tipping Before lifting check that the stand is correctly fastened by means of 4 tightened bolts Danger failure to mounting the stand with bolts may cause the fall of the corn head during lifting and transporting To lift the corn head with cables chains Hook chains or straps ...

Page 29: ... vicinity thereof Make sure that the personnel responsible for handling use suitable PPE helmet shoes and gloves Make sure that the anchorage is carried out using the pins installed for this purpose Use ropes and or harnesses suitable for the weight to be lifted and check their efficiency before use DANGER OF CRUSHING AND FALLING OF SUSPENDED LOADS Taken all precautions required by the applicable ...

Page 30: ...the total mass must rest on the rear axle To ensure stability during harvesting use corn heads of the size and weight appropriate to combine being used Refer to the instruction manual of the combine for details DANGER All installations and power connections must be strictly carried out when operation on the machine is safe and after the following safety measures are performed Always turn off the e...

Page 31: ...off the ground If the corn head beam is not sitting down flat on the feeder house mount lower the feeder house until the corn head touches the ground and raise it again This should correct any misalignment 7 Raise the feeder house until the safety stand A can be lowered onto the feeder house lift cylinder B 8 Once the feeder house safety stand is in place use the combine attachment mechanism to se...

Page 32: ... lift cylinder B 3 Disconnect and place the PTO shafts C from the feeder house input shaft D 4 Place the PTO shafts on the storage supports 5 Disconnect and store all electrical and hydraulic couplings 6 Disconnect the combine attachment mechanism to release the corn head from the combine 7 Disengage the safety stand A on feeder house lift cylinder B 8 Lower the feeder house until the corn head to...

Page 33: ...Corn Head Connections Auxiliary Hydraulics Some Drago GT corn heads require additional combine hydraulics A to operate optional functions These functions include folding heads long down corn augers and short down corn augers ...

Page 34: ...joint caps are in line in phase a If the PTO shaft is installed correctly the u joint caps will be in line in phase B b If the PTO shaft is installed incorrectly the joints will be 30 degree out of line out of phase C 5 If a PTO shaft is found to be out of phase install the PTO shaft on the opposite side of the corn head and repeat Steps 1 4 Important If the shafts are run out of phase it will cau...

Page 35: ...te load capacity with block configuration suitable for corn heads with sufficient lighting and anchorage locations to ensure the corn head See section 9 1 for corn head weights and specifications 1 Configure the main blocks and the crossbeam on the trailer for correct head positioning The corn head frame should be supported by the main crossbeam 2 Disconnect all electrical and hydraulic connection...

Page 36: ...move a combine with a corn head hooked to it it is recommended to be supported by a pilot vehicle to signal appropriately the oversize load All permissions for the road transport of the combine must be acquired if required by national legislation 3 The driving speed must be appropriate to the traffic and or potential hazards always in compliance with the road traffic regulations 4 Avoid any behavi...

Page 37: ...g motion into the cross auger that carries the product into the conveyor of the combine Danger Always shut off the combine engine set the parking brake remove the key and engage the feeder house housing cylinder safety stops in position on the lift cylinders before working under the corn head or feeder house Failure to engage the safety lock may result in serious injury or death Row Dividers The r...

Page 38: ...s when the corn plant is pulled down with the stalk roller Both deck plates are independently adjusted with spring pressure and require no operator input Stalk Rollers The stalk rollers E counter rotate to one another creating a pinching action to pull the corn plant downwards They also perform a small amount of sizing to the corn plant ...

Page 39: ...n 2 Single Chopper The single chopping option incorporates a single gearbox G under each row of the corn head with a single rotating block with two knives The corn stalks are first pulled through the stalk rollers then the material is additionally chopped by the rotating chopping knives The rotating chopping knives also cut the standing corn stalks left by the stalk rollers to the same height depe...

Page 40: ...tion There may be flying debris Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death 5 2 Individual Component Protection The Drago GT corn head comes from the factory with Individual Component Protection on key items to prevent component damage if foreign objects are encountered The Individual Component Protection consists of radial pin slip clutches installed inside gears rotating in sealed ...

Page 41: ...xes are protected by a radial pin slip clutch F located at the input gear E into the gearbox Jack Shaft Shear Bolt The shear bolt H is additional protection in the event of operator error such as ingestion of foreign objects or incorrect head angle Its function is to stop any power spikes to the combine to prevent damage to the combine drive shafts belts etc The shear bolt is located on the hub G ...

Page 42: ...ow of power through the Drago GT corn head is much more compact than previous models The power enters the corn head through the PTO shaft A A PTO Shaft B Heavy Duty Gearbox C Jackshaft includes shear bolt D Intermediate Gearbox E Tow Shaft F Auger Gearbox ...

Page 43: ...usly adjusted via self contained pressure springs B to match the diameter of the corn stalk This allows for two advantages 1 The corn stalk remains centered in relationship to the stalk rollers to minimize stalk whip which causes ears to be thrown out of the corn head 2 The deck plates remain tight to each individual corn stalk minimizing any gap that may allow the ears of corn to come into contac...

Page 44: ... of the energy of the ears of corn as they contact the deck plates This helps to reduce butt shelling in dry conditions Operation of the deck plate shock is done by a spring I inside a sealed cylinder G This rides inside an alignment bushing H that is pressed into the row unit frame This system requires no adjustments The Quad Suspension pistons can be accessed by removing the four bolts J removin...

Page 45: ... engine and remove the key 5 Remove all crop material and debris from the top of the corn head frame and feeder house 6 If using an 8 row 30 folding corn head disconnect and store the PTO shafts 7 Start the combine engine and engage the wing fold hydraulic function 8 Allow the wings to completely fold until both wings are contacting the rubber pads in the center of the corn head 9 Raise the feeder...

Page 46: ...n the mounting plates as possible Wire Routing The wire harnesses for the automatic header height control should be inspected periodically to ensure that they are installed in such a way to avoid crop material and other foreign objects Most causes regarding the failure of this system can be traced back to poorly routed or secured wires View the Headsight Installation Instructions available at www ...

Page 47: ... 4 Carry out operations of lubrication see list of lubricants 5 Perform the checks on the main machine combine harvester as required by the manufacturer 6 Check the tightening of nuts and bolts and the efficiency of the protections 7 Make sure that the total mass of the combine harvester and corn head is properly distributed on the axles of the machine 8 Make sure that the tires of the combine are...

Page 48: ...ed of the corn head to ground speed is very important for good harvesting and to minimize the loss of grains Ideally in terms of standing plants the chains should run slightly faster than the stalks come into the row line For best results the drive shaft of the corn head should operate between 630 and 700 RPM Note that this RPM range is not the speed of the feeder house For the correct ratios of t...

Page 49: ... part of the corn head activate the feeder safety stop supports the brake turn off the combine remove the key and put a warning sign on the operator s platform Otherwise you risk serious injury or death Corn head basic alignment Due to their construction purposes and operation the stalk rollers the gathering chains the augers conveyors the stalk choppers cannot be fully protected For this reason d...

Page 50: ...he corn head until the head is at operating height 5 Measure angle of the deck plates by placing an angle finder ST 6 included in the black document box on the back of the corn head directly on the deck plates a Non chopping corn heads i Head angle should be between 17 and 23 ii Recommended setting for normal harvest conditions is 20 iii Recommended setting for down corn is 22 23 b Chopping corn h...

Page 51: ...o three different positions The hole locations specified are the corresponding holes to use for the degree measurement listed Due to different combine configurations this adjustment should only be used as a course adjustment Final corn head angle adjustment must be performed by adjusting the combine feeder house See Combine Operators Manual John Deere Cat Claas Lexion Case New Gen New Holland Case...

Page 52: ...ust be correctly set prior to adjusting gathering points See Section 6 1 6 2 1 Center Pivot Line The center pivot line red line is a line that is projected straight outwards from the gathering chains to the ground It is the break over point for the gathering points When the gathering points are set correctly as shown the gathering points A are set above the center pivot line B This allows the poin...

Page 53: ...information 6 3 1 Removing the Stalk Roller 1 Remove the five bolts B and the skid shoe A from the row unit 2 Remove the inner bolt D on the front stalk roller support 3 Remove the front stalk roller shield E 4 Reinstall the inner bolt D into the front stalk roller support 5 Remove two outer bolts C on the stalk roller front support 6 Pull outwards on the front of the stalk roller while using a pr...

Page 54: ...the second and third bolt A or if the wear extends past the hard face coating B the knives should be replaced 2 Remove the stalk roller assembly See Section 6 3 1 3 Remove five bolts C on the stalk roller 4 Remove the stalk roller knife D Do not remove more than one stalk roller knife at a time 5 Replace the stalk roller knife E and lightly tighten the five bolts F 6 Place tool ST 5 G on the stalk...

Page 55: ... accelerated deck plate wear may be encountered Important When adjusting the stalk rollers tighten the outer two mounting bolts on each side I followed by the inner mounting bolts I This helps to maintain the proper alignment The recommended factory setting is with the stalk rollers moved all the way outwards This helps to prevent the ear from being removed too far forward on the row unit In certa...

Page 56: ...rn off the combine engine and remove the key and hang a warning sign on the operator s platform Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Trash knives A prevent weeds and trash from wrapping around stalk rollers B Trash knives must be set as close as possible to the stalk rollers without contacting one another Loosen four knife attaching bolts C and adjust each trash knife to a maxi...

Page 57: ...f the row unit is required contact your Authorized Drago Dealer The alignment should be checked both side to side and vertically Checking Side To Side Alignment 1 Raise the corn head and engage the feeder house lift cylinder safety stops 2 Shut off the combine engine and remove the key 3 Rotate the stalk rollers until the knives are tip to tip 4 The gap A at the front of new stalk roller knives sh...

Page 58: ...ings for the deck plates are 7 8 22mm at the front and 1 1 16 27mm at the rear Note The cams may be installed at different settings from the factory when comparing rows This is necessary to achieve the same deck plate opening on all row units due to manufacturing tolerances 6 6 1 Maximum Opening The maximum deck plate opening is controlled by the half moon shaped cam A on top of the row unit frame...

Page 59: ...re that the text Min_F is between the deck plates The deck plates should lightly touch tool ST 7 F If the deck plates are pushed open or a gap exists between the tool and the deck plates the minimum opening setting should be adjusted Note The front minimum opening is the critical measurement for correctly setting the deck plates and should be inspected periodically through the harvest season Check...

Page 60: ...an be adjusted on each individual deck plate 1 Factory Setting Adjustment bolts I should be centered between the two laser etched lines 2 To adjust loosen the two flange bolts H and turn the adjustment bolts I 3 The two laser etched lines J K correspond to a minimum and maximum spring tensions a Outer Line J Minimum spring tension b Inner Line K Maximum spring tension Left Side Right Side ...

Page 61: ...g The spacer serves as a stop to keep the idler sprocket from retracting too far Checking Chain Tension 1 Pull the gathering chain C outwards at the location of the red arrow until the tensioning fork D bottoms out 2 Mark the tensioning fork D where it enters the gathering chain guide E 3 Release the gathering chain and measure the distance between the mark made in Step 2 and the gathering chain g...

Page 62: ...e run after they reach three percent total stretch Failure to replace the gathering chains can result in breakage of the gathering chain and the possibility of the gathering chain entering the combine Damage to the tensioning fork and gathering chain guide can also occur Inspection for Replacement i Tension the gathering chain See Section 6 7 1 ii Measure the distance A between the rear surface of...

Page 63: ...E to compress the tensioner assembly 4 Remove the four bolts F from the gathering chain guide and loosen the rear poly frame pivot bolt G 5 Remove the gathering chain guide assembly H from the row unit 6 Replace the gathering chain I 7 Ensure the new gathering chain is timed correctly to the corresponding chain See Section 6 7 3 8 Reinstall the gathering chain guide assembly H The gathering chain ...

Page 64: ...staggered pattern F For severely down corn it may be necessary to retime the chains They should be retimed where one lug is running immediately behind the opposing lug G Never run the gathering chains with the lugs in line with one another or damage may occur Gathering Chain Re Timing 1 Remove the two M12 x 25 flange bolts H securing tool ST 8 I to the corn head mainframe Factory Setting Recommend...

Page 65: ...oll Page 64 2 Remove the quick release pin J from tool ST 8 3 Rotate tool ST 8 I upper handle and reinstall the quick release pin J 4 Insert a block of wood K in between the stalk rollers deck plates L on the row to be retimed 5 Insert the wrench end of tool ST 8 I on the gathering chain idler sprocket M ...

Page 66: ...tart um Titolo 1 dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 65 6 Insert the bottom alignment tab on tool ST 8 I between two gathering chain links N 7 Rotate the tool ST 8 I until the gathering chain has reached the desired timing ...

Page 67: ...ions The gathering chain guides should only be moved if tough feeding conditions are encountered They should be moved back to the factory settings when not operating in down corn 1 Loosen but do not remove the four bolts O securing the gathering chain guide 2 Move the gathering chain guide P to the desired position a Factory Setting Chain guide toward the outside of the row unit b Down Corn Chain ...

Page 68: ...d shield is fully raised If back feeding in the combine feeder house is observed or if ears are being thrown forward out of the corn head the shield should be lowered until the condition is resolved Note John Deere combines require the back feed shield to be in the fully raised position to avoid contact with the shield over the feeder house opening on the combine Adjustment 1 Loosen the two M10 fl...

Page 69: ...irectly onto the bearings or on any other element that can easily be affected by infiltrations for cleaning purposes High pressure water can pass through the seals and cause damage Dry these areas and after lubricating them run and test the equipment out of the field for a few minutes Maintenance can be categorized in three types 1 Pre Season Maintenance This type of maintenance is carried out aft...

Page 70: ...ance Careful inspection and service of the corn head following harvest will prevent unnecessary breakdowns and delays in the field during the next season Make the following checks and adjustments at the end of the harvest season Completely inspect the entire corn head for any damage failed parts or loose missing hardware Thoroughly clean the corn head of all dirt and debris Do not use high pressur...

Page 71: ... dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 70 7 1 Lubrication Type Capacities Table 7 1 Required Fluids 7 2 Lubricant Part Numbers Table 7 2 Lubricant Part Numbers 1 Mobil SHC 634 is the North American equivalent of ISO 460 and ISO VG 460 oils ...

Page 72: ...Fehler Verwenden Sie die Registerkarte Start um Titolo 1 dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 71 7 3 Lubrication Schedule Table 7 3 1 Normal Operation ...

Page 73: ...Fehler Verwenden Sie die Registerkarte Start um Titolo 1 dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 72 Table 7 3 2 Down Corn Severe Service ...

Page 74: ...head when it is new All parts come pre filled with the correct amount of lubricant from the factory The following lubrication schedule is recommended for normal harvest conditions 7 4 1 Pre Season Fluid Check Intermediate Gearbox Prior to seasonal operation inspect the oil level in the intermediate gearbox Raise the corn head completely and remove the check plug A Raise the corn head to maximum he...

Page 75: ... up Gearbox if equipped Some combine models require a step up gearbox to prevent extreme PTO shaft angles Prior to seasonal operation inspect the oil level Raise the corn head to maximum height and remove the lower check plug A If additional oil is required remove the fill plug B Lubricant Type Mobil SHC 634 Capacity 71 oz 2 1L Auger Drive Gearbox Prior to seasonal operation inspect the oil level ...

Page 76: ... to seasonal operation inspect the tension on the gathering chains A Inspecting 1 Pull the gathering chain A outwards at the location of the red arrow until the tensioning fork B bottoms out 2 Mark the tensioning fork B where it enters the gathering chain guide C 3 Release the gathering chain and measure the distance between the mark made in Step 2 and the gathering chain guide C a Distance betwee...

Page 77: ...arte Start um Titolo 1 dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 76 Stalk Roll Pinch Point Prior to seasonal operation the gap between the stalk roller knives A should be checked to ensure correct operation See Section 6 5 ...

Page 78: ...ould result in serious injury or death 7 5 1 20 Hour Grease Lubricate Stalk Rollers Every 20 hours of operation lubricate the stalk roller lower bearings A It is recommended to grease the corn head at the end of the day when the stalk rollers are warm Fill until clean grease is seen pushing out of the stalk roller Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Folding Tow Shaft Coupler folding heads only Ever...

Page 79: ...r knives A Inspecting Inspect the rotating chopping knives A B for excessive wear or damage If any damage is observed replace the blades in pairs only Important Only replace broken or damaged knives in pairs to maintain proper balance Failure to do so can cause damage to the chopping gearbox Important On models equipped with Twin Chop the low speed rotating knives B are painted red and are shorter...

Page 80: ...s platform Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death 20hr Service Perform a 20hr Service See section 7 5 7 6 1 100 Hour Fluid Check Intermediate Gearbox Every 100 hours of operation inspect the oil level in the intermediate gearbox Raise the corn head completely and remove the check plug A The oil level should be at the check plug A If additional oil is needed remove the breather B ...

Page 81: ...hours of operation inspect the oil level in the heavy duty drive gearbox Raise the corn head to maximum height and remove the check plug A The oil level should be at the check plug A or slightly below If additional oil is required remove the breather B to fill Lubricant Type Mobil SHC 634 Capacity 71 oz 2 1L Step up Gearbox if equipped Some combine models require a step up gearbox to prevent extre...

Page 82: ...tional oil is required remove the fill plug B Lubricant Type Mobil SHC 634 Capacity 85 oz 2 5L 7 6 2 100 Hour Grease Lubricate Jackshaft Shaft Support Bearing Every 100 hours grease the jackshaft shaft support bearing A Fill until clean grease is seen leaking past the seal Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Gathering Chain Tensioner Every 100 hours grease the gathering chain tensioner A Fill until...

Page 83: ... gathering chain drive sprockets A Fill with 3 4 oz 20g of grease Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Important Do not over grease Failure to do so may result in damage to the row unit gearbox Gathering Chain Idler Sprocket Every 100 hours of operation lubricate the gathering chain idler sprockets A Fill until clean grease can be seen leaking from the cap Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease ...

Page 84: ...Every 100 hours of operation lubricate the PTO shaft u joints A sliding shaft B and plastic shield bearings C on the PTO drive shaft every 50 hours of operation Ensure the telescoping sliding portion of the shaft is free to move Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Note The PTO shaft shields were removed in the first image for clarity ...

Page 85: ...ering chain guide C b Distance between the mark and the gathering chain guide should be 1 4 to 5 16 6mm to 8mm Adjusting 1 Loosen the jamb nut D 2 Tighten or loosen the tensioning bolt E a Tighten more chain tension b Loosen less chain tension 3 Re check the gathering chain tension as outlined above 4 Once the gathering chain tension is correct tighten the jamb nut D Clean Deck Plates Every 100 ho...

Page 86: ...change these fluids It is only required to add oil to maintain the correct levels 20hr Service Perform a 20hr Service See section 7 5 100hr Service Perform a 100hr Service if doing end of season maintenance See section 7 6 7 7 1 250 Hour or Annually Grease Lubricate Gathering Chain Lubrication Danger Never lubricate gathering chains with the corn head base unit components or combine engine running...

Page 87: ...aking around the pin Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Lubricate the folding joints B on the lower main pivot arm every 250 hours or annually This is only required on folding heads Fill until clean grease can be seen leaking around the pin Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Lubricate the folding joints C on the main pivot pin every 250 hours or annually This is only required on folding heads Fill...

Page 88: ...to 40g of grease Lubricant Type Mobilux EP 0 Grease Important Do not over grease Failure to do so may result in damage to the row unit gearbox 7 7 2 250 Hour or Annually Adjust Inspect Gathering Chain Wear Guides Every 250 hours or annually inspect the wear guides A for wear If any excessive wear is observed replace them Each chain has a total of three wear guides Inspecting Inspect the gathering ...

Page 89: ...Fehler Verwenden Sie die Registerkarte Start um Titolo 1 dem Text zuzuweisen der hier angezeigt werden soll Page 88 ...

Page 90: ...owing troubleshooting chart will help when problems develop by suggesting a possible cause and the recommended solution Make certain when trying to solve a problem that the source is not coming from some place other than where the problem exists To aid in setting corn head speed a gear sprocket selection chart is available from your Authorized Drago Dealer 8 1 Troubleshooting ...

Page 91: ...Section 8 Troubleshooting Page 90 ...

Page 92: ...Section 8 Troubleshooting Page 91 ...

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Page 94: ... 4 72 6FR80 GT 6 80 2600 2730 2840 4 92 8FR70 GT 8 70 3140 3310 3450 5 82 8FR75 GT 8 75 3180 3350 3490 6 24 8FR80 GT 8 80 3220 3390 3530 6 52 9FR70 GT 9 70 3440 3630 3780 6 52 9FR75 GT 9 75 3480 3670 3820 6 92 10FR70 GT 10 70 7 22 10FR75 GT 10 75 4020 4240 4420 7 76 10FR80 GT 10 80 8 12 12FR70 GT 12 70 8 62 12FR75 GT 12 75 4440 4700 4910 9 27 12FR80 GT 12 80 9 72 16FR70 GT 16 70 11 42 16FR75 GT 16...

Page 95: ...Section 9 Specifications Page 94 9 2 Bolt Torques Standard Bolt Torque ...

Page 96: ...ce with the regulations in force and by separating appropriately the materials Take all adequate precautions to prevent the disposal of oils present in the machine in the environment since they are highly polluting follow the procedures complying with the rules of law that regulate disposal 12 Copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity A copy of the EC declaration of conformity follows as drafted by...

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