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Section 5 – Operation

After the corn head has been set-up, and the pre-delivery checklist performed, the corn head is ready for field
operation:

1) Be sure all safety shields are in place and secured properly.
2) Be sure the combine used is weighted properly at the rear for the size of corn head being used (see
Combine Operators Manual)
3) Be sure that the tires on the combine are rated and inflated correctly (see Combine Operators Manual)

Important: When engaging the corn head, ensure the combine engine is at low idle to prevent
damage to the corn head.

Danger: Do not approach the corn head when it is running. Maintain a minimum distance
of 100 feet during operation. 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 housings. These slip clutches require no maintenance since
they operate in an oil bath environment. These slip clutches are set at the proper torque level at the factory and
cannot be adjusted.

Gathering Chains

Both gathering chains on each row of the Drago GT
corn head have their own independent radial pin slip
clutch (B) inside the input gears (A). This allows each
gathering chain to slip independently of each other in
the event that a foreign object is encountered.

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