Krone MX 400 GL Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions
Original Operating Instructions
Document no.: 150000949_01_en
Loading and Forage Transport Wagon
MX 400 GL
From machine no.: 995198
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MX 400 GL
Original Operating Instructions 150000949_01_en
Contact
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH & Co. KG
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10
48480 Spelle
Germany
Telephone switchboard + 49 (0) 59 77/935-0
Telefax switchboard + 49 (0) 59 77/935-339
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mestic
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www.mediathek.krone.de/
Information for enquiries and orders
Type
Vehicle identification number
Year of manufacture
Contact data of your dealer
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1 Information on This Document................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Validity ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Re-ordering.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Applicable documents.................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Target group of this document..................................................................................................... 8
1.5 How to use this document ........................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1 Directories and references........................................................................................................... 8
1.5.2 Information on direction ............................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3 Term “machine”............................................................................................................................ 9
1.5.4 Figures......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.5 Scope of the document................................................................................................................ 9
1.5.6 Means of representation .............................................................................................................. 9
1.5.7 Conversion table........................................................................................................................ 11
2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Intended use .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Service life of the machine......................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Basic safety instructions ............................................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions.......................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel.................................................................... 15
2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians.................................................................................. 16
2.4.4 Children in danger ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.5 Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................ 16
2.4.6 Structural modifications on the machine.................................................................................... 16
2.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts ....................................................................................... 16
2.4.8 Jobs on the machine.................................................................................................................. 17
2.4.9 Operational safety: Technically sound condition ....................................................................... 17
2.4.10 Danger zones ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.4.11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices..................................................................................... 20
2.4.12 Personal protective equipment .................................................................................................. 20
2.4.13 Safety markings on the machine ............................................................................................... 20
2.4.14 Road safety................................................................................................................................ 21
2.4.15 Parking the machine safely ....................................................................................................... 22
2.4.16 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 22
2.4.17 Dangers arising from environment............................................................................................. 22
2.4.18 Sources of danger on the machine............................................................................................ 23
2.4.19 Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down ........................................ 24
2.4.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the machine .................................... 25
2.4.21 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and tyres.............................. 26
2.4.22 Behaviour in dangerous situations and in case of accidents ..................................................... 26
2.5 Safety routines........................................................................................................................... 27
2.5.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine........................................................................... 27
2.5.2 Securing raised machine and machine parts against lowering.................................................. 27
2.5.3 Carrying out oil level check and oil and filter element changes safely....................................... 28
2.5.4 Running actuator test................................................................................................................. 28
2.6 Safety labels on the machine..................................................................................................... 28
2.7 Safety features........................................................................................................................... 33
2.7.1 Parking brake............................................................................................................................. 33
2.7.2 Support jack............................................................................................................................... 34
2.7.3 Wheel chocks............................................................................................................................. 34
2.7.4 Ladder........................................................................................................................................ 35
2.7.5 SMV emblem ............................................................................................................................. 35
3 Data memory ............................................................................................................................ 36
4 Description of the machine..................................................................................................... 37
4.1 Machine overview ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.2 Identification plate...................................................................................................................... 39
4.3 Description of functions ............................................................................................................. 40
4.4 Hydraulic system........................................................................................................................ 44
5 Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 45
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5.1 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 46
5.2 Tyres.......................................................................................................................................... 47
6 Commissioning........................................................................................................................ 48
6.1 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Preparing the tractor .................................................................................................................. 50
6.3 Adjusting the Drawbar Height .................................................................................................... 50
6.4 Setting the angle of the towing ring ........................................................................................... 52
6.5 Setting the driving height ........................................................................................................... 52
6.5.1 Venting the hydraulic circuit of the unit ...................................................................................... 58
6.5.2 Lowering the machine................................................................................................................ 58
6.6 Setting forced steering............................................................................................................... 60
6.7 Setting the tractor/machine combination for cornering .............................................................. 62
6.8 Tracking the machine ................................................................................................................ 63
6.9 Checking and adjusting system pressure .................................................................................. 63
6.10 Adjusting the universal shaft...................................................................................................... 65
6.11 Adapting hydraulic system......................................................................................................... 66
7 Start-up ..................................................................................................................................... 67
7.1 Connect the machine to the tractor............................................................................................ 67
7.2 Install the universal shaft ........................................................................................................... 69
7.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses....................................................................................................... 71
7.4 Connecting hydraulic brake (export).......................................................................................... 71
7.5 Mounting the safety chain (French export) ................................................................................ 72
7.6 Connecting/disconnecting compressed air connections for the compressed air brake ............. 73
7.7 Connecting the Lighting ............................................................................................................. 74
7.8 Connecting the KRONE ISOBUS terminal (CCI1200).............................................................. 75
7.9 Connecting foreign ISOBUS terminal ........................................................................................ 77
7.10 Connecting joystick.................................................................................................................... 77
7.11 Mounting the safety chain.......................................................................................................... 79
7.12 Adjusting the drawbar suspension............................................................................................. 80
8 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 81
8.1 Preparing the loading process ................................................................................................... 81
8.2 Starting the loading process ...................................................................................................... 83
8.3 Ending the loading process ....................................................................................................... 84
8.4 Preparing the unloading process ............................................................................................... 84
8.5 Unloading process when automatic unloader deactivated ........................................................ 85
8.6 Unloading process when automatic unloading system activated .............................................. 85
8.7 Operating the support jack......................................................................................................... 86
8.8 Releasing/applying the parking brake........................................................................................ 87
8.9 Fitting wheel chocks .................................................................................................................. 88
8.10 Folding down/up the ladder ....................................................................................................... 88
8.11 Removing crop blockages ......................................................................................................... 89
8.12 Emergency manual operation.................................................................................................... 90
9 KRONE ISOBUS terminal (CCI1200)...................................................................................... 93
9.1 Touchable display...................................................................................................................... 93
9.2 Switching terminal on/off............................................................................................................ 94
9.3 Design of display ....................................................................................................................... 95
9.4 Design of the KRONE machine application ............................................................................... 95
10 Foreign ISOBUS terminal........................................................................................................ 97
10.1 ISOBUS Shortcut Button not available ...................................................................................... 97
10.2 Varying functions to KRONE ISOBUS terminal ......................................................................... 98
10.2.1 Background colour/acoustic signals .......................................................................................... 98
11 Connecting the camera to the KRONE ISOBUS terminal CCI 1200 .................................... 99
12 Terminal - Machine Functions .............................................................................................. 100
12.1 Status line ................................................................................................................................ 100
12.2 Keys......................................................................................................................................... 102
12.3 Calling Working Screens ......................................................................................................... 106
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12.4 Displays on the working screen ............................................................................................... 107
12.5 “Loading Operation”/”Unloading Operation” Working Screen.................................................. 109
12.5.1 Releasing/locking self-steering axle ........................................................................................ 110
12.5.2 Lifting/Lowering Lift Axle.......................................................................................................... 110
12.5.3 Calling Road Travel Screen..................................................................................................... 111
12.5.4 Selecting other functions ......................................................................................................... 111
12.5.5 Selecting a menu Level ........................................................................................................... 111
12.5.6 Selecting "Counter/Detail counter" menu................................................................................. 111
12.5.7 Raising/lowering blade cassette .............................................................................................. 111
12.5.8 Raising/Lowering Drawbar....................................................................................................... 112
12.5.9 Opening/Closing Loading Area Cover ..................................................................................... 112
12.5.10 Extending/Retracting Ejector ................................................................................................... 112
12.5.11 Swivelling In/Out Front Wall..................................................................................................... 113
12.5.12 Swivelling in/out chopping flap/pendulum flap ......................................................................... 113
12.5.13 Switching working light group on/off ........................................................................................ 113
12.5.14 Switching LED loading area lighting on/off .............................................................................. 114
12.5.15 Open "Electronic forced steering" menu .................................................................................. 114
12.6 “Loading operation” working screen ........................................................................................ 114
12.6.1 Automatic Loader..................................................................................................................... 114
12.6.2 Activating/Deactivating Drawbar Control System .................................................................... 117
12.6.3 Activating Scraper Conveyor Supply ....................................................................................... 118
12.6.4 Raising/Lowering Pick-up ........................................................................................................ 118
12.7 “Unloading operation” working screen ..................................................................................... 118
12.7.1 Activating/Deactivating Automatic Unloader............................................................................ 119
12.7.2 Opening/Closing Tailgate (with activated automatic unloader)................................................ 119
12.7.3 Opening/Closing Tailgate (with Deactivated Automatic Unloader) .......................................... 120
12.7.4 Switching On/Off Scraper Conveyor Supply............................................................................ 120
12.7.5 Switching On Scraper Conveyor Reverse ............................................................................... 121
12.7.6 Switching On/Off Rapid Traverse ............................................................................................ 122
12.7.7 Calling "Weighing device" (Save tare weight) working screen................................................. 122
12.8 Working screen "Weighing device" .......................................................................................... 122
12.8.1 Weighing device in manual mode............................................................................................ 123
12.8.2 Weighing device in automatic mode ........................................................................................ 126
12.8.3 "Calibrating weighing device" working screen ......................................................................... 127
12.8.4 “Calibrate load bolt drawbar load/axle load” working screen ................................................... 130
12.9 “Electronic forced steering” working screen............................................................................. 131
12.9.1 Forced steering field mode ...................................................................................................... 132
12.9.2 Calibrating straight-ahead driving ............................................................................................ 133
12.10 Operating machine via joystick ................................................................................................ 134
12.10.1 Auxiliary functions (AUX) ......................................................................................................... 134
12.10.2 Auxiliary assignment of joystick .............................................................................................. 137
13 Terminal - Menus ................................................................................................................... 141
13.1 Menu structure......................................................................................................................... 141
13.2 Recurring icons........................................................................................................................ 142
13.3 Bring up menu level ................................................................................................................ 143
13.4 Selecting a menu ..................................................................................................................... 144
13.5 Changing value........................................................................................................................ 145
13.6 Changing mode ....................................................................................................................... 146
13.7 Menu 1 “Loading Functions” .................................................................................................... 146
13.7.1 Menu 1-1 “Automatic Loader” .................................................................................................. 147
13.7.2 Menu 1-2 “Drawbar Control System” ....................................................................................... 149
13.8 Menu 2 “Automatic Unloader”.................................................................................................. 151
13.9 Menu 3 “Silage Additives unit” ................................................................................................. 152
13.10 Menu 5 "Cross conveyor belt".................................................................................................. 153
13.11 Menu 6 “Central Lubrication” ................................................................................................... 153
13.12 Menu 7 "Weighing device" ....................................................................................................... 155
13.13 Menu 8 “Configuring Working Light Group” ............................................................................. 157
13.14 Menu 9 "Self-steering axle"...................................................................................................... 158
13.14.1 Setting the speed for blocking the self-steering axle ............................................................... 158
13.15 Menu 13 “Counters”................................................................................................................. 159
13.15.1 Menu 13-1 “Customer Counter”............................................................................................... 160
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13.15.2 Menu 13-2 “Total Counter” ...................................................................................................... 163
13.16 Menu 14 “ISOBUS”.................................................................................................................. 164
13.16.1 Menu 14-2 “Driving speed/direction of travel diagnostics”....................................................... 165
13.16.2 Menu 14-3 “Setting the Background Colour” ........................................................................... 166
13.16.3 Menu 14-9 “Switching Between the Terminals” ....................................................................... 166
13.17 Menu 15 “Settings” .................................................................................................................. 167
13.17.1 Menu 15-1 “Sensor Test”......................................................................................................... 168
13.17.2 Menu 15-2 “Actuator Test”....................................................................................................... 172
13.17.3 Menu 15-4 "Error list"............................................................................................................... 175
13.17.3.1 Deleting errors ......................................................................................................................... 176
13.17.4 Menu 15-5 “Software Information” ........................................................................................... 177
14 Driving and transport ............................................................................................................ 178
14.1 Prepare the machine for road travel ........................................................................................ 178
14.2 Checking the lighting system ................................................................................................... 179
14.3 Adjusting self-steering axle...................................................................................................... 179
14.4 Setting the lift axle ................................................................................................................... 180
14.5 Releasing compressed air brake for shunting the machine..................................................... 181
14.6 Preparing the machine for shipment........................................................................................ 181
15 Settings................................................................................................................................... 183
15.1 Adjusting the Pick-up Working Height ..................................................................................... 183
15.2 Adjusting additional rear pick-up guide wheels........................................................................ 184
15.3 Setting the crop press roller unit .............................................................................................. 184
15.4 Adjusting the cutting length...................................................................................................... 186
15.5 Attaching the rotor cover.......................................................................................................... 186
16 Maintenance – General.......................................................................................................... 188
16.1 Maintenance table ................................................................................................................... 188
16.1.1 Maintenance – Prior to the beginning of the season ............................................................... 188
16.1.2 Maintenance – Once after 10 hours ........................................................................................ 189
16.1.3 Maintenance - Once after 50 hours ......................................................................................... 189
16.1.4 Maintenance - Every 10 hours but at least once a day............................................................ 189
16.1.5 Maintenance – Every 50 hours ................................................................................................ 189
16.1.6 Maintenance - Every 100 hours............................................................................................... 190
16.1.7 Maintenance - Every 200 hours............................................................................................... 190
16.1.8 Maintenance – After each season ........................................................................................... 190
16.1.9 Maintenance – Every 2 years .................................................................................................. 190
16.1.10 Maintenance - Every 6 years ................................................................................................... 190
16.2 Tightening torques ................................................................................................................... 190
16.3 Clean machine......................................................................................................................... 194
16.4 Adjusting the chain tension of the pick-up drive ...................................................................... 194
16.5 Adjusting the chain tension of the scraper conveyor ............................................................... 194
16.6 Replacing the scraper conveyor strand ................................................................................... 195
16.7 Checking/changing the safety rolls on the single blade locking device ................................... 196
16.8 Checking/maintaining tyres...................................................................................................... 197
16.9 Change/replace the blade........................................................................................................ 198
16.10 Check ring drawbar eye 50...................................................................................................... 201
17 Maintenance – Lubrication.................................................................................................... 204
17.1 Lubricating the universal shaft ................................................................................................. 205
17.2 Lubricating cam clutch (Walterscheid universal shaft)............................................................. 205
17.3 Lubricating the safety rollers of the single blade locking device .............................................. 206
17.4 Lubrication chart – Machine..................................................................................................... 207
18 Maintenance – Hydraulics..................................................................................................... 217
18.1 Checking hydraulic hoses........................................................................................................ 217
18.2 Hydraulic oil ............................................................................................................................. 218
18.3 Changing the filter element on the high-pressure filter ............................................................ 218
19 Maintenance – Gearbox ........................................................................................................ 220
19.1 Main gearbox ........................................................................................................................... 220
19.2 Rotor gearbox .......................................................................................................................... 221
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19.3 Scraper conveyor drive............................................................................................................ 222
20 Maintenance – Brake system................................................................................................ 223
20.1 Damping cylinders ................................................................................................................... 223
20.2 Cleaning air filter...................................................................................................................... 225
20.3 Drain condensation water from the compressed air tank ........................................................ 226
20.4 Retighten tensioning straps at the compressed air tank.......................................................... 227
21 Maintenance – Forced steering ............................................................................................ 228
21.1 Tracking the machine .............................................................................................................. 228
21.2 Checking and adjusting system pressure ................................................................................ 229
22 Maintenance – Electrics ........................................................................................................ 231
22.1 Position of the Sensors............................................................................................................ 231
22.2 Adjusting sensor for automatic scraper conveyor stop ............................................................ 231
22.3 Adjusting the opening angle of the tailgate.............................................................................. 232
23 Repairs, maintenance and settings by technicians ........................................................... 233
23.1 Adjusting he blade cassette..................................................................................................... 233
23.2 Adjusting the single blade locking device (response threshold) .............................................. 234
23.3 Checking the scraper............................................................................................................... 236
23.4 Setting the distance between blades and feed rotor................................................................ 237
23.5 Checking the stop bar.............................................................................................................. 237
23.6 Setting the distance between scraper and feed rotor .............................................................. 238
23.7 Check spring mounting ............................................................................................................ 239
23.8 Check spring pin ...................................................................................................................... 239
23.9 Check slack adjuster................................................................................................................ 240
24 Malfunction, cause and remedy ........................................................................................... 241
24.1 Faults of the electrics/electronics............................................................................................. 241
24.1.1 Error Messages........................................................................................................................ 241
24.1.1.1 Possible error types (FMI)........................................................................................................ 242
24.1.2 Overview of control units ......................................................................................................... 243
24.1.3 Overview of fuses .................................................................................................................... 243
24.1.4 Remedying sensor/actuator error ............................................................................................ 243
24.1.5 Error list.................................................................................................................................... 243
24.2 General malfunctions............................................................................................................... 282
25 Storage.................................................................................................................................... 284
26 Before the beginning of the new season............................................................................. 286
27 Waste disposal....................................................................................................................... 287
28 Annex...................................................................................................................................... 288
28.1 Hydraulic diagram “Comfort 1.0”.............................................................................................. 288
28.2 Hydraulic diagram “Tandem axle assembly” ........................................................................... 291
28.3 Hydraulic diagram “Tandem axle – forced steering”................................................................ 293
28.4 Hydraulic diagram “Tandem axle – electronic forced steering” ............................................... 295
28.5 Hydraulic diagram “Tandem axle – self-steering axle” ............................................................ 297
29 Index........................................................................................................................................ 299
30 Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................... 309
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1 Information on This Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for machines of type:
MX 400 GL
All information, illustrations and technical data in this document correspond to the latest state at
the time of publication.
We reserve the right to make design changes at any time and without notification of reasons.
1.2 Re-ordering
If this document has become unusable in whole or in part, you can order a replacement, quoting
the document number on the cover sheet. The document can additionally be downloaded via
the KRONEMedia Center http://www.mediathek.krone.de//.
1.3 Applicable documents
To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further
applicable documents.
Operating instructions for universal shaft
Operating instructions terminal
1.4 Target group of this document
This document aims at the operator of the machine who fulfills the minimum requirements of
personnel qualification,refer to page15.
1.5 How to use this document
1.5.1 Directories and references
Contents/headers
The contents and headers in this document ensure quick orientation in the chapters.
Index
The index contains catchwords in alphabetical order which enable to find information on a
desired topic easily. The index can be found on the last pages of this document.
Cross references
Cross references to another place in the document or to another document are in the text with
page number.
Examples:
Check all screws on the machine for firm attachment,refer to page9. (INFORMATION: If
you use this document in electronic form, you get to the link to the stated page by clicking
with the mouse.)
For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the universal shaft
manufacturer.
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1.5.2 Information on direction
Directional information in this document, such as front, rear, right and left, applies in the
direction of travel of the machine.
1.5.3 Term “machine”
In the rest of this document the “loading and forage transport wagon” is also referred to as the
"machine".
1.5.4 Figures
The figures in this document do not always represent the exact machine type. The information
that refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document.
1.5.5 Scope of the document
In addition to standard equipment, accessories kits and versions of the machine are described
in this document. Your machine may deviate from this document.
1.5.6 Means of representation
Icons in the text
The following means of representation (icons) are used to present the text more clearly:
This arrow characterizes an action step. Several arrows in a row identify a sequence of
actions to be performed step by step.
This icon identifies a prerequisite that has to be fulfilled to perform an action step or a
sequence of actions.
This arrow marks the intermediate result of an action step.
This arrow identifies the result of an action step or sequence of actions.
This bullet point identifies an enumeration. If the bullet point is intended, it identifies the
second level of the enumeration.
Icons in figures
The following icons can be used in illustrations:
Icon Explanation Icon Explanation
1
Reference sign for part
I
Position of a part (e.g. move from
position I to position II)
X
Dimensions (e. g. also B = width,
H = height, L = length)
Magnification of display detail
LH
Left-hand side of the machine
RH
Right-hand side of the machine
side
Direction of travel Moving direction
Reference line for visible material Reference line for covered mater-
ial
Centre line Cable routes
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Icon Explanation Icon Explanation
Nm
Tighten screws according to tight-
ening torques table
XXX Nm
Tighten screws with specified
tightening torque
open closed
Apply liquid lubricant (e.g. lubricat-
ing oil)
Apply lubricating grease
Warning signs
Warnings of dangers are separated from the remaining text as warning signs and are identified
with a danger sign and signal words.
The warning signs must be read and the measures must be observed in order to prevent
personal injury.
Explanation of danger sign
This is the danger sign that warns of a risk of injury.
Please observe all notes marked with the danger sign in order to avoid injuries or death.
Explanation of signal words
DANGER
The signal word DANGER warns of a hazardous situation which will result in serious injuries
or death if the warning sign is ignored.
WARNING
The signal word WARNING warns of a hazardous situation which will result in serious injuries
or death if the warning sign is ignored.
CAUTION
The signal word CAUTION warns of a hazardous situation which will result in minor to
moderate injuries if the warning sign is ignored.
Example of a warning sign:
WARNING
Eye damage caused by flying dirt particles
When cleaning with compressed air, dirt particles are ejected at high speed and could get into
the eyes. Therefore eyes could be hurt.
Keep people away from the working area.
Wear personal protective equipment when performing cleaning work with compressed air
(e.g. eye protection).
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Warnings of property damage/environmental damage
Warnings of property/environmental damage are separated from the remaining text and marked
with "Notice".
Example:
NOTICE
Gearbox damage due to low oil level
The gearboxes could be damaged when the oil level is too low.
Check gear oil level at regular intervals and top up oil, if necessary.
Check gear oil level approx. 3 to 4 hours after the machine has been switched off. Check
oil level only when machine is in horizontal position.
Notes with information and recommendations
Additional information and recommendations for trouble-free and productive operation of the
machine are separated from the remaining text and marked with “Information”.
Example:
INFORMATION
Each safety label is provided with an order number and can be ordered directly from the
manufacturer or from the authorized specialist dealer.
1.5.7 Conversion table
The following table can be used to convert metric units into US units.
Size SI units (metric) Factor Inch-pound units
Unit name Abbrevi-
ation
Unit name Abbrevi-
ation
Area Hectare ha 2.47105 Acre acres
Volume flow Litres per minute L/min 0.2642 US gallons per
minute
gpm
Cubic metres
per hour
m³/h 4.4029
Force Newton N 0.2248 Pound force lbf
Length Millimetre mm 0.03937 Inch in.
Metre m 3.2808 Foot ft.
Power Kilowatt kW 1.3410 Horsepower hp
Pressure Kilopascal kPa 0.1450 Pounds per
square inch
psi
Megapascal MPa 145.0377
bar (non-SI) bar 14.5038
Torque Newtonmeter Nm 0.7376 pound-foot or
foot-pound
ft∙lbf
8.8507 pound-inch or
inch-pound
in∙lbf
Temperature Degrees Celsius °C °Cx1.8+32 Degrees
Fahrenheit
°F
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Size SI units (metric) Factor Inch-pound units
Unit name Abbrevi-
ation
Unit name Abbrevi-
ation
Velocity Metres per
minute
m/min 3.2808 Feet per minute ft/min
Metres per
second
m/s 3.2808 Feet per second ft/s
Kilometres per
hour
km/h 0.6215 Miles per hour mph
Volumes Litres L 0.2642 US gallon US gal.
Millilitre ml 0.0338 US ounce US oz.
Cubic centi-
metre
cm³ 0.0610 Cubic inch in³
Weight Kilogram kg 2.2046 Pound lbs
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
This machine is a loading and forage transport wagon and is used to collect, transport and
unload crops.
The crops designated for the intended use of this machine are chopping crops as well as mown
stalk and leaf crops.
The machine is designed exclusively for use in agriculture and may only be used when
all safety installations specified in the operating instructions are present and in safety
position;
all safety information in the operating instructions are known and observed; this goes for
those in the chapter "Basic safety information", refer to page15 as well as for those
comprised directly in the chapters of the operating instructions.
The machine may be used only by people who satisfy the personnel qualification requirements
designated by the machine manufacturer, see refer to page15.
These operating instructions are part of the machine and must therefore be at hand when the
machine is in use. The operation of the machine is permitted only after respective instruction
and in compliance with these operating instructions.
If the machine is used for applications which are not described in these operating instructions,
this may result in serious injuries or death and damage to the machine and other property.
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
the proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of
the manufacturer for consequential damage.
Intended use also comprises compliance with the terms of operation, maintenance, and repair
specified by the manufacturer.
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Any use beyond the intended userefer to page14 is regarded as improper use and is therefore
misuse according to the Machinery Directive. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from this, the user alone bears the risk.
Such misuse is for example:
Transportation of crops which are outside the intended use, refer to page14
Transport of people
Exceeding the permitted technical gross weight
Non-compliance with the safety labels on the machine and safety notes in the operating
instructions
Performing troubleshooting, setting, cleaning, repair and maintenance work contrary to the
information in the operating instructions
Unauthorised modifications to the machine
Attachment of unauthorised or unapproved additional equipment
Use of spare parts which are not KRONE original spare parts
Stationary operation of the machine
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications will exclude any liability of the
manufacturer for consequential damage.
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2.3 Service life of the machine
The service life of this machine depends on its proper operation and maintenance as well
as the operating and harvesting conditions.
By heeding the instructions and information in these operating instructions, permanent
operational readiness and a long service life of the machine can be achieved.
After each operating season, inspect the entire machine for wear and other damage.
Replace damaged and worn components before recommissioning the machine.
Carry out a full technical inspection of the machine after five years of machine operation
and make a decision on further machine usage taking the results of this inspection into
account.
Theoretically, the service life of this machine is unlimited as all worn or damaged
components can be replaced.
2.4 Basic safety instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings may result in injuries and damage to
the environment and property.
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions
The operating instructions are an important document and a part of the machine. They are
intended for the user and contain information relevant to safety.
Only the procedures indicated in the operating instructions are reliable. If the operating
instructions are not followed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
Before using the machine for the first time, read and follow all the "Basic safety instructions".
Before working, also read and observe the respective sections in the operating instructions.
Keep the operating instructions easily accessible for the machine user at all times.
Keep the operating instructions ready to hand for the user of the machine in the document
storage tube, refer to page38.
Hand over the operating instructions to subsequent users.
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel
If the machine is not used properly, people may be seriously injured or killed. To avoid
accidents, each person who works with the machine must satisfy the following minimum
requirements:
He is physically capable of controlling the machine.
He can work safely with the machine in accordance with these operating instructions.
He understands the method of operation of the machine within the scope of his work and
can identify and avoid the dangers associated with the work.
He has read the operating instructions and can implement the information in the operating
instructions accordingly.
He is familiar with driving vehicles safely.
For road travel he has adequate knowledge of the highway code and has the stipulated
driving licence.
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2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians
If the work (assembly, conversion, modification, extension, repairs, retrofitting) is performed
improperly on the machine, people may be seriously or fatally injured. To avoid accidents,
everyone who performs work according to these instructions must meet the following minimum
requirements:
Qualified professional, with relevant training.
Capable of assembling the (partially) disassembled machine according to the assembly
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Capable of extending, modifying or repairing the function of the machine according to the
relevant instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Ability to perform the work safely according to these instructions.
Understands the mode of operation of the work to be performed and the machine and is
able to identify and avoid risk in carrying out the necessary work.
Has read these instructions and is able to implement the information explained in these
instructions accordingly.
2.4.4 Children in danger
Children are not in a position to assess dangers and behave unpredictably.
Thus children are particularly at risk.
Keep children away from the machine.
Keep children away from consumables.
Make sure that there are no children in the danger zone, especially when starting and
triggering machine movements.
2.4.5 Connecting the machine
When tractor and machine are not correctly connected, there is a risk of causing serious
accidents.
When connecting, observe all the operating instructions:
The operating instructions of the tractor
The operating instructions of the machine, refer to page67
The operating instructions of universal shaft
Observe the changed driving behaviour of the combination.
2.4.6 Structural modifications on the machine
Structural changes and enhancements may impair the functionality and operational safety of the
machine. People may be seriously injured or killed as a result.
Structural changes and enhancements are not permitted.
2.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts that do not correspond to the requirements of the
manufacturer may affect the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
To ensure operational safety, use original parts or standard parts which correspond to the
requirements of the manufacturer.
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2.4.8 Jobs on the machine
Passengers
Passengers can be seriously injured by the machine or fall from the machine and be overrun.
Ejected objects may strike and injure passengers.
As a result, make sure that no one except the operator is on the machine.
2.4.9 Operational safety: Technically sound condition
Operation is only allowed after proper start-up
The operational safety of the machine is not ensured when it is not started up properly
according to these operating instructions. Thus accidents may be caused and persons may be
seriously injured and killed.
Only use the machine after proper start-up, refer to page67.
Technically sound state of the machine
Improper maintenance and setting could influence the operational safety of the machine and
cause accidents. Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death.
All maintenance and setting work must be performed according to the chapters
“Maintenance and Setting”.
Before performing any maintenance and setting work, shut down and safeguard the
machine, refer to page27.
Danger resulting from damage to the machine
Damage to the machine may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
As a result, people may be seriously injured or killed. The following parts of the machine are
particularly important for safety:
• Brakes
• Steering
Safety Devices
Connecting devices
• Lighting
• Hydraulics
• Tyres
Universal shaft
If there are doubts about the operational safety of the machine, for example due to an
unexpected change to the operational behaviour, visible damage or leaking consumables:
Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer to page27.
Immediately eliminate potential causes of damage, for example heavy soiling, or tighten
slack screws.
Determine the cause of damage according to these operating instructions and repair the
damage, if possible, refer to page241.
In case of damage which may affect operational safety and cannot be repaired according to
these operating instructions: Have damage repaired by a qualified service centre.
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Technical limit values
If the technical limit values of the machine are not observed, the machine may be damaged. As
a result, accidents may occur and people may be seriously injured or killed. Observance of the
following technical limit values is particularly important for safety:
Maximum permitted operating pressure of the hydraulics
Maximum permitted drive speed
Maximum permitted total weight
Maximum permitted axle load/axle loads
Maximum permitted payloads
Maximum permitted drawbar load
Maximum permitted axle loads of the tractor
Maximum permitted transport height and width
Maximum permitted speed
Observe the limits, refer to page45.
2.4.10 Danger zones
If the machine is switched on, its surrounding can present a danger zone.
Avoid entering the danger zone of the machine by observing the minimum safety distance.
If the safety distance is not observed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
Do not switch on the drives and engine if the minimum safety distance has not been
observed.
If people fail to observe the minimum safety distance, switch off the drives.
Switch the machine off in shunting and field mode.
The safety distance is:
For machine in shunting operation and field mode
In front of the machine 3 m
Behind the machine 5 m
Laterally to the machine 3 m
For machine switched on without driving motion
In front of the machine 3 m
Behind the machine 5 m
Laterally to the machine 3 m
The safety distances specified here are minimum distances in terms of intended use. If
necessary, these safety distances must be increased according to the operating and ambient
conditions.
Before working in front of and behind the tractor and in the danger zone of the machine:
Shut down and secure the machine, refer to page27. This also applies to brief inspection
work.
Consider the information in all relevant operating instructions:
The operating instructions of the tractor
The operating instructions of the machine
The operating instructions of the universal shaft
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Danger zone universal shaft
People may become caught by the universal shaft, pulled in and seriously injured.
Observe operating instructions of universal shaft.
Ensure sufficient overlap of section tube and universal shaft guards.
Make sure that the universal shaft guards are mounted and that they are fully functional.
Allow the universal shaft locks to engage.
Attach chains to prevent the universal shaft guards from rotating with the shaft.
Make sure that there is no one in the danger zone of PTO shaft and universal shaft.
Ensure that the selected speed and direction of rotation of the PTO shaft of the tractor
match the permitted speed and direction of rotation of the machine.
Switch off the PTO shaft when the angles between the universal shaft and the PTO shaft
are too large. The machine may be damaged. Parts may be hurled up and cause injury to
people.
Danger zone PTO shaft
People may be caught, pulled in and seriously injured by the PTO shaft and driven parts.
Before switching on the PTO shaft:
Ensure that all protective devices are mounted and brought into protective position.
Make sure that there is no one in the danger zone of PTO shaft and universal shaft.
Switch off drives in case they are not needed.
Danger zone between tractor and machine
Persons staying between tractor and machine can be seriously hurt or killed as the tractor may
roll away or the machine may move:
Before working between tractor and machine: Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer
to page27. This also applies to short-term control work.
If the lifting device must be actuated, instruct all persons to keep away from the range of
movement of the lifting device.
Danger zone when drive is switched on
When drive is switched on, there is danger to life caused by moving machine parts. People
must not stay in the danger zone of the machine.
Before starting the machine, instruct all persons to leave the danger zone of the machine.
In case of dangerous situations, immediately switch off drives and instruct persons to leave
the danger zone.
Danger zone due to trailing machine parts
If machine parts are trailing, people may be seriously injured or killed.
After the drives have been switched off, the following machine parts will trail:
Universal shaft
Drive belts
Drive chains
Feed rotor
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Scraper conveyor
• Pick-up
Discharge rollers
Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer to page27.
Do not approach the machine until all machines parts have come to a complete stop.
2.4.11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices
If safety devices are missing or damaged, moving machine parts could seriously hurt or kill
persons.
Replace damaged safety devices.
Mount dismounted safety devices and machine parts again before start-up and move them
to protective position.
When there are doubts whether all safety devices are functional and have been correctly
installed, instruct a specialist workshop to check this.
2.4.12 Personal protective equipment
The wearing of personal protective equipment is an important safety measure. Missing or
unsuitable personal protective equipment increases health risks and injuries.
Personal protective equipment is for example:
Suitable protective gloves
Safety boots
Close fitting protective clothing
Hearing protection
Safety glasses
Specify and provide personal protective equipment for the particular job.
Use only personal protective equipment which is in proper condition and offers effective
protection.
Adjust personal protective equipment to the person, for example the size.
Remove unsuitable clothing and jewellery (e.g. rings, necklaces) and cover long hair with a
hairnet.
2.4.13 Safety markings on the machine
Safety labels on the machine caution against dangers at danger areas and represent an
important part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety labels increase the risk of
serious and fatal injuries.
Clean dirty safety labels.
Make sure every time after cleaning the safety labels that they are complete and legible.
Immediately replace missing, damaged and unrecognizable safety labels.
Provide spare parts with intended safety labels.
Descriptions, explanations and order numbers of safety labels,refer to page28.
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