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drago GT User Manual

drago GT
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drago GT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Branddrago
ModelGT
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Model Identification

GT Model

Details the Drago GT corn head model, introduced in 2016 with features like QuadSuspension and independent slip clutches.

Introduction

Maintenance

Required Fluids

Lists lubricants, their locations, and capacities for various components like gearboxes and chains.

Lubricant Part Numbers

Provides part numbers for specific lubricants like Mobilux EP 0 Grease and Mobil SHC 634 Oil.

Pre-Season Maintenance

Details pre-season checks, adjustments, and lubrication tasks for the corn head.

Normal Operation Maintenance

Outlines daily, 20-hour, 100-hour, and 250-hour/annual maintenance checks and lubrication.

Down Corn Maintenance

Lists daily, 20-hour, 100-hour, and 250-hour/annual maintenance tasks specifically for down corn conditions.

Pre-Season Visual Guide

Provides visual guides for checking gearboxes, deck plate gaps, and greasing chain tensioners and stalk rollers.

20-Hour Service Schedule

Illustrates inspection of chopper knives and greasing of stalk rollers and folding tow shafts.

100-Hour Service Schedule

Shows visual steps for checking gearboxes, deck plate gaps, gathering chain tension, and cleaning deck plates.

100-Hour Service Schedule (Cont.)

Details greasing jackshaft bearings, gathering chains, drives, PTO U-joints, and PTO shaft shields.

250-Hour or Yearly Service

Visually guides on inspecting gathering chain guides, oiling chains, and greasing folding tow joints.

250-Hour or Yearly Service (Cont.)

Illustrates greasing the cross-auger slip.

Initial Settings

Initial Settings Overview

Provides suggested settings for the start of harvest, emphasizing head angle and speed for optimal performance.

Corn Head Angle

Explains how to measure and set the corn head angle for normal and down corn operation.

Head Speed

Details the importance of head speed, recommended ranges, and how to calculate correct feeder house speed.

Snout Adjustments

Guides on positioning snouts correctly to prevent folding under the corn head when encountering obstacles.

Deck Plate Gap

Explains how to check and adjust deck plate gap using the ST-8 tool for proper feeding.

Deck Plate Tension

Describes how to check deck plate tension by observing adjusting bolts relative to cover plate lines.

Gathering Chain Tension

Details the method for checking gathering chain tension and the acceptable range of travel for the tensioning fork.

Part Replacement

Part Replacement Overview

Provides information on evaluating wear parts and recommends using original OLIMAC parts to maintain warranty.

Stalk Roller Knives

Explains when to replace stalk roller knives based on visible wear and advises against flipping them.

Gathering Chains

Specifies that gathering chains should be replaced at 3% stretch, measured by exposed tensioner tube length.

Deck Plates

Describes wear on deck plates, particularly on the vertical edge, and when they should be replaced.

Performance Parts

Performance Parts Overview

Highlights performance parts and accessories for different conditions, focusing on snout wear points and gathering chains.

Snout Wear Points

Compares standard and aggressive snout wear points, detailing their profiles and recommended uses.

Troubleshooting

Excessive Trash

Provides a flowchart to diagnose and resolve issues causing excessive trash, including checking deck plate gap, head speed, and head angle.

Feeding Issues

Offers solutions for feeding problems, such as checking feeder speed, drum position, combine settings, and head angle.

Chopping Issues

Addresses high power consumption and poor chop quality, suggesting adjustments to head angle, feeder speed, and chopper knives.

Notes

Notes Section

A section for general notes and remarks not covered in other specific topics.

Service Videos

Service Videos Overview

Provides information on accessing service videos via mobile phone at Dragotec.com/service-video for corn head maintenance.

Drago GT Library Access

Details how to access the Drago GT Library for service videos on initial setup, maintenance, and adjustments.

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