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User

 

and

 

maintenance

 

manual

  

 

DRAGO

 

 

Rev.

 

01

 

Original

 

instructions

 

Page

 

8

 

/

 

53

 

 

3.

 

IMPROPER

 

USE

 

 

The

 

machine

 

must

 

never

 

be

 

used:

 

 

for

 

purposes

 

other

 

than

 

those

 

outlined

 

in

 

chapter

 

2;

 

 

in

 

potentially

 

explosive

 

and

 

aggressive

 

environments,

 

or

 

where

 

concentrations

 

of

 

dust

 

or

 

oily

 

substances

 

suspended

 

in

 

the

 

air

 

are

 

high;

 

 

by

 

untrained

 

and

 

uninformed

 

personnel;

 

 

when

 

safety

 

devices

 

are

 

unavailable,

 

have

 

been

 

removed

 

or

 

tampered

 

with;

 

 

with

 

any

 

electrical

 

jumper

 

and/or

 

other

 

means

 

that

 

exclude

 

utilities/parts

 

of

 

the

 

machine;

 

 

for

 

operations

 

other

 

than

 

those

 

specified

 

in

 

this

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

Failure

 

to

 

comply

 

with

 

the

 

instructions

 

provided

 

in

 

this

 

manual

 

could

 

result

 

in

 

damage

 

to

 

property

 

and/or

 

injury.

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Drago Series

Page 1: ...Rev 01 Original instructions Page 1 53 USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL DRAGO Corn head...

Page 2: ...4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 12 6 SUPPLY TRANSPORTATION INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION TO A COMBINE HARVESTER 14 7 WORKING STAGES 22 8 LUBRICATION 26 9 MAINTENANCE 34 10 FAI...

Page 3: ...tenance manual DRAGO Rev 01 Original instructions Page 3 53 This guide refers to the following machine Name CORN HEAD FOR HARVESTING CORN Model DRAGO Manufacturer OLIMAC s r l Via Cuneo 41 12040 Marga...

Page 4: ...r harvesting corn The information contained in this manual applies to any Drago model supplied by our company CAUTION This manual is an integral part of your equipment and should be kept with it also...

Page 5: ...d are clearly visible Replace lost or damaged signs Make sure that the new components on the equipment and its spare parts include the safety decals available from your OLIMAC dealer Learn how to use...

Page 6: ...e serial number is marked on a metal plate on the upper right side of the frame We strongly recommend specifying the details indicated on the plate before ordering spare parts SERIAL N TYPE OF HRVR DA...

Page 7: ...o be installed by the operator MACHINE OPERATION The use of this machine requires connection to the drive vehicle via a PTO shaft The operator works from the cabin of the vehicle on which the machine...

Page 8: ...entrations of dust or oily substances suspended in the air are high by untrained and uninformed personnel when safety devices are unavailable have been removed or tampered with with any electrical jum...

Page 9: ...erve them as they are intended to ensure your safety Before starting work get acquainted with the implementation elements and devices and how to use them Do not wait until you are working It will be t...

Page 10: ...in the following chapters Failure to comply with the following instructions may be fatal as the harvesting system is aggressive In the event of entrapment secure the machine by removing disconnecting...

Page 11: ...heat spreads beyond the flame area PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST HIGH PRESSURE SPURTS Spurts from high pressure nozzles can penetrate skin and cause serious injuries Store these spurting elements in such a...

Page 12: ...40 8 70 to 80 2510 160 SIZE OF FRAMES WITH 55 TO 80 SPACING FIXED FRAME B FOLDING FRAME D ROW SPACING 55CM SPACING 80 CM CLOSED FRAME OPEN FRAME MAX HEIGHT C DEPTH 4 320 CM 120 OPEN A CLOSED A1 5 300...

Page 13: ...User and maintenance manual DRAGO Rev 01 Original instructions Page 13 53 CORN HEAD MEASUREMENTS CLOSED CORN HEAD C D A B A 1...

Page 14: ...combine harvester drive parts and universal joints are packaged separately and included in the delivery HOISTING When performing the manoeuvres described below MAKE SURE THAT any operation carried out...

Page 15: ...tructions provided in this manual TRANSPORT During transport operations using trucks the corn head must rest on its supports or on a suitable transport rack to keep it vertical The user must guarantee...

Page 16: ...rials are clean and visible Replace or repair any damaged or worn parts whenever not provided for by the highway code during the movement of the combine harvester equipped with a corn head make sure t...

Page 17: ...ed in the pocket below the upper bar of the corn head The coupling is carried out in the same way as for a wheat reaper COUPLING Before mounting the corn head on the combine harvester check the effici...

Page 18: ...nts and the hydraulic and electrical parts DANGER MOVING PARTS AND CRUSHING During installation no one must be allowed to stand between the corn head and the combine harvester The incorrect coupling o...

Page 19: ...Before folding the lateral rows for road transport clean the upper beam of the corn head to allow correct coupling IMPORTANT Press the hydraulic command as the corn head opens up before starting work...

Page 20: ...ion UNIVERSAL JOINT Secure the PTO shaft first to the corn head and then to the lift pipe shaft making sure that the pin of the universal joint couples with the shaft groove DANGER MOVING PARTS the me...

Page 21: ...e the universal joint from the side of the lift pipe and place on the special support Disconnecting the power supply Disconnect all electrical wiring connecting the corn head to the combine harvester...

Page 22: ...safety guards and shields are in place and that they are properly secured Make sure that the total mass of the combine harvester and the corn head is properly distributed on the axles of the machine...

Page 23: ...the plant to pass through the lower part of the corn head and retain the cobs of corn above the plates When the cob reaches and rests on top of the deck plates the gathering chains 3 convey the cobs w...

Page 24: ...w speed then increase the speed to a rate suitable for the field where you are operating Pay attention to any clutch slippage or other unusual noises Failure to run a correct row selection may result...

Page 25: ...fore working under the corn head or the channel Failure to connect the feeder safety lock can result in injury or death In the event of clogging of some of the harvesting parts the operator must perfo...

Page 26: ...emove the excess grease to prevent accumulations Before lubricating the corn head or carrying out any maintenance always take the following precautions 1 lower the corn head to the ground or if raised...

Page 27: ...ormal harvesting conditions In severe harvesting and operational conditions the programme must be implemented more frequently MAXIMUM TIME INTERVAL Description Initial lubrication After 10 hours of op...

Page 28: ...ble if harvesting flattened corn plants Greasing can be difficult in the first few days of corn head use as the gaskets are very tight Greasing will be easier if carried out after a few minutes of ope...

Page 29: ...L EPO grease Fill the inside of the piston until the grease comes out of the drainage hole 5 Gathering chains Lubricate the gathering chains with SAE 30 oil every 50 hours of operation Lubricate also...

Page 30: ...n joint Every 50 hours of use lubricate the U joints the plastic bearings of the guards and the telescopic sliding part of the PTO drive shaft with MOBIL EPO grease Make sure that the telescopic slidi...

Page 31: ...clutch operation On the contrary a lack of lubrication will result in the clutch freezing and not working properly 8 Unit gearbox Every 50 hours of operation check whether it is necessary to top up wi...

Page 32: ...cant inside the gearbox is checked through the oil level plug once unscrewed the oil should be clearly visible 10 Unit drive gearbox The main drive chain of the unit is located inside the first transm...

Page 33: ...odels only Lubricate every 250 hours of operation or at the end of the season with MOBIL EPO grease Top up until the grease comes out IF THE REQUIRED LUBRICATION IS NOT PERFORMED ON YOUR EQUIPMENT IN...

Page 34: ...ages or ruptures of the greasing systems 4 check the tightening torques of the mechanisms and tighten or replace as required 5 always check the integrity and the proper tightening of the stalk chopper...

Page 35: ...parts causing rusting 4 Check the gathering chain wear and restore tension 5 Check the gathering chain runner wear 6 Check the wear of the deck plates 7 Check the knife wear and the correct setting of...

Page 36: ...elease the shield locking system C Raise the shieldand pull it towards yourself to remove it from the corn head DANGER be careful of sharp edges and sharp components While raising the shield pay atten...

Page 37: ...the screw enters the lower section Failure to follow this procedure may result in the sudden dropping of the side shield causing injury 2 Clean any external bodies from the corn head 3 Check the wear...

Page 38: ...T the gathering chains should be positioned so that the teeth of one chain fit into the space between the teeth of the opposite chain If the teeth touch each other they may cause breakage or malfuncti...

Page 39: ...han at the front b The minimum opening at rest is 10 25mm 18 22 mm recommended and it may be modified by turning the diamond shaped device located on top of the plate lever c The maximum opening when...

Page 40: ...enters the distance between the opposite blades must be between 1 5 2 5 mm and at the rear near the gearbox the distance must be between 0 0 5 mm Make sure that the blades are always correctly phased...

Page 41: ...adjustable stalk chopper bearings To check the wear of the stalk chopper bearings hold the knife support and try to flip it If even the slightest movement is detected adjustment is necessary Unscrew t...

Page 42: ...ear of about 15 mm at the end of the knife rotate it by 180 to optimise the wear on the other side of the blade IMPORTANT THE STALK CHOPPER KNIVES OPERATE AT ABOUT 15 CM FROM THE GROUND ARE SUBJECT TO...

Page 43: ...a rotational momentum of 86 Nm 10 Check the wear of the feeder activation chain restore its tension The chain should be replaced when the measurement along a straight tight line of ten pins is greate...

Page 44: ...n 236 mm immediate replacement may guarantee minimum pinion wear To restore tension Remove the inspection cover 1 Unscrew the nut 2 of the tensioning device Move the tightening device 3 towards the ch...

Page 45: ...e manual DRAGO Rev 01 Original instructions Page 45 53 Coupling the chain When the chain is secured the closure at the end of the lock spring must be placed in the direction of travel of the chain as...

Page 46: ...the corn head by operating on the drive ring gears so that the stalk never ends up inside the gearbox Worn roller knives Move the blades closer to each other as indicated in chapter 8 of this manual...

Page 47: ...f this manual Worn chopper blades Replace the blades of the stalk chopper as indicated in chapter 8 of this manual INSUFFICIENT STALK CUTTING Corn head tilt angle too high Adjust the tilt angle as ind...

Page 48: ...ndicates a recommended behaviour which if ignored could result in a situation of danger It is also used to alert against unsafe practices The colour associated with CAUTION is YELLOW The safety decals...

Page 49: ...e placed on the front and rear parts of the corn head frame on the side of the pipe opening DANGER Rest header on the ground or set header lift cylinder safety lock before going under unit Failure to...

Page 50: ...ntact with moving parts 8 folding models only No 8 DANGER decals folding models only are placed on the back and on the side of the corn head DANGER Do not come near the machine during the folding proc...

Page 51: ...he materials and components of the machine are not harmful nor do they pose a danger of fire or explosion and the dismantling of the machine can be carried out in compliance with normal dismantling pr...

Page 52: ...User and maintenance manual DRAGO Rev 01 Original instructions Page 52 53 14 COPY OF THE CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A copy of the CE declaration of conformity issued by the manufacturer follows...

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