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BE ALERT! 

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED 

 

WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL. IT POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS “ATTENTION – BE ALERT!” 

 

It is your responsibility as an owner, operator, or supervision to know and 
instruct everyone using this machine at the time of initial assignment and at 
least annually thereafter, of the proper operation, precautions, and work 
hazards which exist in the operation of the machine in accordance with 
OSHA regulations.  
 

Safety Is No Accident 

The following safety instructions, combined with common sense, will 
save your equipment from needless damage and the operator from 
unnecessary exposure to personal hazard. Pay special attention to 
the caution notes in the text. Review this manual at least once a year 
with all operators.  

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this machine. 

Failure to do so is considered a misuse of the equipment.  

2.  Make sure equipment is secure before operating.  
3.  Always keep children away from equipment when operating.  
4.  Make sure everyone that is not directly involved with the operation is out of the 

work area before beginning operation.  

5.  Make sure all safety devices, shields, and guards are in place and functional 

before beginning operation 

6.  Shut off all power to adjust, service, or clean.  
7.  Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. It is a good idea to 

remove all jewelry before operating.  

8.  Inspect the machine periodically during operation for signs of excessive wear, 

loose fasteners, and unusual noises.  

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 5000 SERIES

Page 1: ...DRAGO GT MODEL CORN HEADS OWNER S MANUAL PART IDENTIFICATION 2565 969_REV_A 08 2020 YETTER MANUFACTURING CO Founded 1930 Colchester IL 62326 Toll free 800 447 5777 Fax 309 776 3222 Website yetterco c...

Page 2: ...to read the operator s manual and comply with the safe and correct operating procedure and to lubricate and maintain the product according to the maintenance schedule in the operator s manual The use...

Page 3: ...attention to the caution notes in the text Review this manual at least once a year with all operators 1 Read and understand the operator s manual before operating this machine Failure to do so is con...

Page 4: ...G THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 1 Attach head to combine lock head to combine 2 Raise the head off the ground and engage safety stop on the feeder house cylinder 3 Turn off combine...

Page 5: ...combine manufacturer generally keeps corresponding kits readily available for dealers Subject to the design of the corn header and the carrying capacity of different combines the steering axle may re...

Page 6: ...ADJUSTMENTS BOLT TORQUE Important Over tightening hardware can cause just as much damage as under tightening Tightening hardware beyond the recommended range can reduce its shock load capacity All ha...

Page 7: ...69 Torsion Pivot Assembly 12 5000 170 Torsion Mount Bolt Bag 1 5000 172 Manual Bag 2 5000 268 2R30 Roller 2 5000 269A 2R30 Roller Mount 4 5000 272 3R30 Roller 4 5000 275A 4R20 3R30 Roller Mount 8 5000...

Page 8: ...OPPING HEADS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE 5000 050B 6 ROW 30 Arrows indicate 5000 277 5000 278 mount bracket 5000 169 torsion pivot locations 5000 051B 8 ROW 30 Arrows indicate 5000 277 5000 278 mount bracket 5...

Page 9: ...9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DUAL CHOPPING HEADS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE 5000 052B 12 ROW 30 Arrows indicate 5000 277 5000 278 mount bracket 5000 169 torsion pivot locations 5000 053A 16 ROW 30...

Page 10: ...Center Backing Plate 1 5000 441 Short Double Backing Plate on the center of the mount Fasten the Torsion Mount Center Pivot assemblies to the Backing Plates using 3 8 X 1 carriage bolts 3 8 hex flange...

Page 11: ...k hex nuts Do not tighten this hardware down until after each roller is mounted so traction bars can be aligned under each row NOTE MAKE SURE THE BEARING SUPPORT TAB ON THE ROLLER MOUNT IS ON THE BACK...

Page 12: ...le in the mount bracket in front of the pivot arms A 5000 430 Lock Pin can be ordered to lock up the devastators 6 row heads require 1 lock pin 8 12 row heads require 2 OPERATION CORN HEAD ANGLE NEEDS...

Page 13: ...r head cart tires or locking the devastator up When disconnecting from the head leaving pressure on the torsion pivot of the devastator will not damage the devastator BEARING REPLACEMENT Put the beari...

Page 14: ...14 5000 050B PART IDENTIFICATIONS DRAGO GT 6 ROW...

Page 15: ...20 604 10 HEX TOP LOCK NUT 4 9 2570 568 X 2 X 3 U BOLT 8 10 5000 169 TORSION PIVOT ASSEMBLY 4 11 5000 272 3R30 ROLLER W A 2 12 5000 275A 4R20 3R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 2 13 5000 277 TORSION MOUNT W A 2 14...

Page 16: ...16 5000 051B PART IDENTIFICATIONS DRAGO GT 8 ROW...

Page 17: ...568 X 2 X 3 U BOLT 12 10 5000 169 TORSION PIVOT ASSEMBLY 6 11 5000 268 2R30 ROLLER W A 1 12 5000 269A 2R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 1 13 5000 272 3R30 ROLLER W A 2 14 5000 275A 4R20 3R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 2 1...

Page 18: ...18 5000 052B PART IDENTIFICATION DRAGO GT 12 ROW...

Page 19: ...0 604 10 HEX TOP LOCK NUT 8 9 2570 568 X 2 X 3 U BOLT 16 10 5000 169 TORSION PIVOT ASSEMBLY 8 11 5000 272 3R30 ROLLER W A 4 12 5000 275A 4R20 3R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 4 13 5000 277 TORSION MOUNT W A 6 14...

Page 20: ...20 5000 053A PART IDENTIFICATIONS...

Page 21: ...00 169 TORSION PIVOT ASSEMBLY 12 11 5000 268 2R30 ROLLER W A 2 12 5000 269A 2R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 2 13 5000 272 3R30 ROLLER W A 4 14 5000 275A 4R20 3R30 ROLLER MOUNT W A 4 15 5000 277 TORSION MOUNT W...

Page 22: ...n the pivot arm so that it offsets under the snout not under the row 4 Make sure the side of the bearing that protrudes outside of the cast housing is facing AWAY from the bearing plate each roller sh...

Page 23: ...23 2019 MODEL DEVASTATOR SHOWN...

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