Krone BA EasyCut 3210 CV/CRI, 4013 CV Operating instructions

Disc Mower

EasyCut 3210 CV

EasyCut 3210 CRI

EasyCut 4013 CV

(

from machine no. 528 400

)

Operating Instructions

150 000 008 00 EN

We

declare under our sole responsibility, that the product

tto which this declaration refers corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements

of the EC Directive 98/37/EC.

Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

EC Declaration of Conformity

corresponding to the EC Directive 98/37/EC

KRONE-Disc Mower

Models:

EasyCut 3210 CV ; EasyCut 3210 CRI;

EasyCut 4013 CV

Dear customer,

Here are the operating instructions for the KRONE product you

purchased.

These operating instructions contain important information for

the proper use and safe operation of the machine.

If these operating instructions have for any reason become

completely or partially redundant, you can obtain replacement

operating instructions for your machine with the specification

numbers listed overleaf.

Spelle, 02.05.2005

(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, Managing Director)

(ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Manager of the engineering and design dep.)

Foreword

Dear Customer!

By purchasing the disc mower, you have acquired

a quality product made by KRONE.

We are grateful for the confidence you have invested

in us in buying this machine.

To be able to use the disc mower optimally, please

read these operating instructions thoroughly before

you start using the machine.

The contents of this manual are laid out in such a way

that you should be able to perform any task by following

the instructions step by step. It contains extensive

notes and information about maintenance, how to use

the machine safely, secure working methods, special

precautionary measures and available accessories.

This information and these instructions are essential,

important and useful for the operational safety, reliability

and durability of the disc mower.

Please note:

The operating instructions are part of your machine.

Only operate this machine after you have been trained

to do so and according to these instructions.

It is essential to observe the safety instructions!

It is also necessary to observe the relevant accident

prevention regulations and other generally recognised

regulations concerning safety, occupational health

and road traffic.

All information, illustrations and technical data in these

operating instructions 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. If these

operating instructions should become wholly or partially

unusable, you can obtain replacement operating

instructions for your machine by stating the number given

overleaf.

We hope that you will be satisfied with your KRONE

machine.

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

Spelle

Foreword

Notes

List of contents

List of contens

1 General Aspects ............................................................................................ I -1

1.1 Purpose of Use................................................................................................................ I -1

1.2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................ I -1

1.2.1 Address of the Manufacturer .....................................................................................I -1

1.2.2 Declaration ...............................................................................................................I -1

1.2.3 Identification Plate ....................................................................................................I -1

1.2.4 Information for Enquiries and Orders ........................................................................I -1

1.2.5 Intended Use ............................................................................................................I -2

1.2.6 Technical Data .........................................................................................................I -2

2 Safety ............................................................................................................ II -1

2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in the Operating Manual .................................................... II -1

2.2 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevent Regulations ..................................................... II -1

2.2.1 Personnel Qualification and Training ...................................................................... II -1

2.2.2 Failure to Follow the Safety Instructions .................................................................. II -1

2.2.3 Working in a Safety Conscious Manner .................................................................. II -1

2.2.4 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulations ....................................... II -2

2.2.5 Trailer Implements ................................................................................................... II -3

2.2.6 Power Take-Off Operation ....................................................................................... II -3

2.2.7 Hydraulic System .................................................................................................... II -3

2.2.8 Tyres ....................................................................................................................... II -4

2.2.9 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ II -4

2.2.10 Unauthorized Modification and Manufacture of Replacement Parts ........................ II -4

2.2.11 Prohibited Modes of Operation ................................................................................ II -4

2.3 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... II -6

2.3.1 Location of Safety Decals on the Machine .............................................................. II -6

2.3.2 Position of the general information labels on the machine .................................... II -10

3 Preparing for Use ........................................................................................ III -1

3.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. III -1

3.2.2 Jack Stand.............................................................................................................. III -1

3.2 Attaching the Disc Mower to the Tractor ......................................................................... III -1

3.2.1 Preparations for the Disc Mower ............................................................................ III -1

3.3.1 Adapting the PTO Shaft .......................................................................................... III -2

3.3 PTO Shaft ..................................................................................................................... III -2

3.3.2 Intermediate PTO Shaft .......................................................................................... III -3

3.4 Hydraulics ..................................................................................................................... III -4

3.4.1 Special Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... III -4

3.4.2 Connecting the Hydraulic Lines ............................................................................. III -4

3.5 Connecting the Electrical Controls (with the

Cross Conveyor Option) ................................................................................................ III -5

3.5.1 Function of the Switches on the Control Unit.......................................................... III -5

3.6 Lighting / Warning Panels ............................................................................................... III -6

3.6.1 Special Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... III -6

3.6.2 Connecting the Lighting ......................................................................................... III -6

List of contents

3.7 Transport Position .......................................................................................................... III -7

3.8 Removing the Disc Mower ............................................................................................. III -8

3.9 Safety measures before mower operation ....................................................................... III -9

4 Adjustments on

the Disc Mower ........................................................................................... IV -1

4.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ IV -1

4.2 Protective Covers on the left and right of the Disc Mower .............................................. IV -1

4.3 Adjusting the Cutting Height .......................................................................................... IV -2

4.4 Adjusting the Guards .................................................................................................... IV -2

4.5 Setting of the

Ground Pressure .......................................................................................................... IV -3

4.6 Adjusting the Tedder Speed .......................................................................................... IV -4

4.7 Adjusting the Tedder Conditioning Plate ......................................................................... IV -4

4.8 Adjusting the Swath Width ............................................................................................. IV -5

4.8.1 Adjustment for Swathing........................................................................................ IV -5

4.8.2 Wide Spreading..................................................................................................... IV -5

4.9 Adjusting the Roller Conditioner ..................................................................................... IV -6

5. Maintenance ..................................................................................................V -1

5.1 Special safety instructions ............................................................................................. V -1

5.2 General ......................................................................................................................... V -1

5.3 Tyres ............................................................................................................................. V -2

5.4 Filling Quantities and Lubrication Designations for Gearboxes ........................................ V -3

5.4.1 Oil Level Check and Oil Change Intervals (Gearboxes) ......................................... V -3

5.5 Swivel Gear ................................................................................................................... V -4

5.5.1 (EasyCut 3210 CV/CRI) ........................................................................................ V -4

5.5.2 (EasyCut 4013 CV) ................................................................................................ V -5

5.6 Input Gearbox ................................................................................................................ V -6

5.7 Speed gearbox .............................................................................................................. V -6

5.8 Angular Gearbox (CRI) .................................................................................................. V -7

5.9 Gearbox for

Top Roller Drive (optional) .............................................................................................. V -7

5.10 Oil Level Check and Oil Change on the Cutter Bar.......................................................... V -8

5.11.1 Blades .................................................................................................................. V -10

5.11.2 Cutter discs with screw connection blades ........................................................... V -10

5.11.3 Cutter discs with quick-release blades ................................................................. V -10

5.11 Checking the blades and securing pins ........................................................................ V -10

5.11.4 Inspection of the Leaf Springs in Regular Intervals .............................................. V -11

5.12 Inspection of the Cutting Discs or Drums in Regular Intervals ....................................... V -11

5.12.1 Abrasion Limit ...................................................................................................... V -11

5.14 Changing blades on cutter discs with quick-release blades ........................................... V -12

5.13 Changing the blades on the cutting discs with screw connection blades ........................ V -12

5.15 Replacing the lining ...................................................................................................... V -13

5.16 Lubrication ................................................................................................................... V -13

5.16.1 PTO shaft ............................................................................................................. V -13

5.17 Lubrication Points on the Disc Mower ........................................................................... V -14

List of contents

6 Storage for Winter...................................................................................... VI -1

7. Start-up after winter storage .................................................................... VII -1

7.1 Special safety notes..................................................................................................... VII -1

7.2 General ....................................................................................................................... VII -1

7.3 Friction coupling ........................................................................................................... VII -1

8 Accessories .............................................................................................. VIII -1

8.1 Special safety notes.....................................................................................................VIII -1

8.2 High cut skids ..............................................................................................................VIII -1

8.3 Conveyor belt ..............................................................................................................VIII -1

8.4 Location of Safety Decals on the conveyor belt ............................................................VIII -2

8.5 Position of the general information labels on the conveyor belt ......................................VIII -4

8.6 General .......................................................................................................................VIII -5

8.6.1 Hydraulics ........................................................................................................... VIII -5

8.7 Adjusting and Maintenance ..........................................................................................VIII -5

8.7.1 Conveyor belt speed adjustment ......................................................................... VIII -5

8.7.2 Adjusting Conveyor belt ...................................................................................... VIII -6

List of contents

I - 1

General Aspects

These operating instructions contain basic instructions

to follow for mounting, operation and maintenance.

For this reason, these operating instructions must be

read by the operating personnel before start-up and

use, and must be available for easy reference.

Follow both the general safety instructions contained

in the section on safety and the specific safety

instructions contained in the other sections.

1.2.3 Identification Plate

Year

Type

Mach. No.

The entire identification plate

represents a legal document and

should not be altered or rendered

illegible!

1.2.4 Information for Enquiries and Orders

When enquiring about the machine and ordering

spare parts, state the type designation, the Machine

ID No. and the year of manufacture of the machine.

To ensure that these data are always available, we

recommend that you enter them in the fields above.

Authentic KRONE spare parts and

accessories authorised by the

manufacturer help to ensure safety.

The use of spare parts, accessories

or additional equipment not

manufactured, tested or approved

by KRONE will exclude any liability

for consequential damage.

The machine data are specified on the type plate (1).

It is attached to the carrying bar.

1 General Aspects

EC Declaration of Conformity

corresponding to the EC Directive

See reverse side of title page

1.2.2 Declaration

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

Heinrich-Krone-Strasse 10

D-48480 Spelle (Germany)

Telephone: 0 59 77/935-0

Fax.: 0 59 77/935-339

Email: [email protected]

1.2.1 Address of the Manufacturer

1.2 Technical Data

The EasyCut disc mower is used for cutting crops

growing on the ground.

1.1 Purpose of Use

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle

Jahr

Année

Masch. Nr

No. de série

Type

Made in

W.-Germany

EC-183-0

I - 2

General Aspects

1.2.5 Intended Use

The EasyCut disc mower is built exclusively for

customary use in agricultural work (intended use).

Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed

not to be in accordance with intended use. The

manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from this,

the user alone bears the risk for this.

Operation in accordance with intended use also

includes observing the operating, maintenance and

service instructions specified by the manufacturer.

1.2.6 Technical Data

Since the transport width of the

EasyCut 4013 CV exceeds 3 m,

it is not permitted to drive the

EasyCut 4013 CV on public roads.

Type EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut

3210 CV 3210 CRI 4013 CV

Working width [mm] 3140 3140 4010

Transport width [mm] 3000 3000 4000

Number of mower discs 5 5 5

Number of mower drums 2 2 4

Conditioner system V-shaped prong Roller conditioner

V-shaped prong

Speed of the conditioner [rpm] 600/900 760 600/900

Width of conditioner system [mm] 2490 2400 2500

Acreage [ha/h] 3.5-4 3.5-4 4-5

Power consumption [kW/HP] 59/80 59/80 74/100

PTO speed [rpm] 1000 (green gearbox standard) 1000 1000 1000

540 (beige gearbox on request) 540 540 540

Required hydraulic connections 1 x double-action 1 x double-action 1 x double-action

1 x single-action 1 x single-action 1 x single-action

Dead weight [kg] approx. 2100 approx. 2100 approx. 2500

Permissible maximum speed [km/h] 40 40 40

II - 1

Safety

2 Safety

2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions

in the Operating Manual

The safety instructions contained in this manual which

could result in personal injury if not followed are

identified by the general danger sign:

safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W9

General function instructions are indicated as follows:

2.2 Safety Instructions and

Accident Prevent Regulations

2.2.1 Personnel Qualification and

Training

Persons who use, service or repair the disc mower

must be trained in its use and instructed as to the

risks connected with its operation. The operator must

define spheres of responsibility and monitoring of

personnel. Should personnel lack the required know-

ledge they must receive the required training and

instruction. The operator must ensure that the

contents of this operating manual have been fully

understood by personnel.

Repair work not described in this operating manual

should be completed by authorised service centres

only.

2.2.2 Failure to Follow the Safety

Instructions

Failure to follow the safety instructions could result in

personal injury and environmental hazards as well as

damage to the machine. Failure to follow the safety

instructions could result in the forfeiture of any claims

for damages.

Failure to follow the safety instructions could result,

for example, in the following hazards:

– risk to persons by failure to secure the working

area

– breakdown of important machine functions

– failure of prescribed methods for repair and

maintenance

– risk to persons due to mechanical and chemical

effects

– damage to the environment due to leaking

hydraulic oil

2.2.3 Working in a Safety Conscious

Manner

Follow the safety instructions included in this

operating manual, existing accident prevention rules

and any internal work, operating and safety rules set

out by the operator.

The safety and accident prevention regulations of the

responsible professional associations are binding.

The safety instructions provided by the vehicle manu-

facturer should also be observed.

Instructions which are attached to the machine need

to be followed and kept fully legible.

II - 2

Safety

Observe the applicable traffic laws when using public

roads (for example, in Germany, the Road Traffic

Type Approval Law and Road Traffic Law).

2.2.4 Safety Instructions and Accident

Prevention Regulations

1. Please follow all generally applicable safety and

accident prevention regulations in addition to the

safety instructions contained in this manual!

2. The attached warning and safety signs provide

important information for safe operation. Pay

attention to these for your own safety!

3. When using public roads, make sure to observe

the applicable traffic regulations!

4. Make sure that you are familiar with all equipment

and controls as well as their functions before

you begin working with the machine. It is too

late to learn this when you are operating the

machine!

5. The user should wear tight fitting clothes. Avoid

wearing loose or baggy clothing.

6. Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of

fire!

7. Before starting or moving the machine, make

certain that nobody is in the vicinity of the

machine! (Watch for children!) Make sure that

you have a clear view!

8. Carrying passengers during operation and

transport on the working implement is not

permitted.

9. Attach implements correctly! Attach and secure

implements to specified devices only!

10. When attaching or removing implements, place

the supporting devices in the correct positions!

11. Use extreme caution when attaching or detaching

implements onto or from the tractor!

12. Always attach ballast weights properly to the

fixing points provided!

13. Observe permitted axle loads, gross weight and

transport dimensions!

14. Check and attach transport equipment such as

lighting, warning devices and any protective

equipment!

15. Actuating mechanisms (cables, chains, linkages

etc.) for remote controlled devices must be

positioned in such a way that no movements are

unintentionally triggered at any transport or

working positions.

16. Ensure that implements are in the prescribed

condition for on-road travel and lock them in

place according to the manufacturer's

instructions!

17. Never leave the driver's seat when the vehicle is

moving!

18. Always drive at the correct speed for the

prevailing driving conditions! Avoid sudden

changes in direction when traveling uphill or

downhill or across a gradient!

19. Attached implements and ballast weights effect

the driving, steering and braking response of the

machine. Make sure that you are able to brake

and steer the machine as required!

20. Take into account the extension radius and/or

inertia of an implement when turning corners!

21. Start up implements only when all protective

devices have been attached and set in the

required position!

22. Keep clear of the working range of the machine at

all times!

23. Do not stand within the turning and slewing range

of the implement!

24. Never operate the hydraulic folding frames if

anyone is inside the slewing range!

25. Parts operated by external power (e.g.

hydraulics) can cause crushing and shearing

injuries!

26. Before leaving the tractor, lower the implement

onto the ground, switch off the engine and

remove the ignition key!

27. No one should stand between the tractor and the

implement unless the vehicle has been secured

against rolling by the handbrake and/or wheel

chocks!

II - 3

Safety

2.2.5 Trailer Implements

1. Take steps to prevent implements from rolling!

2. Take care not to exceed the maximum permitted load

of the trailer coupling, adjustable drawbar or hitch

coupling!

3. When using a towing shaft, make sure that the

coupling point has sufficient freedom of movement!

2.2.6 Power Take-Off Operation

1. Use only PTO shafts specified by the

manufacturer!

2. The guard tube and guard cone of the PTO and

the PTO guard must be attached and in good

working condition (on the implement side, too)!

3. Make sure that the required tube covers are in

place for PTO shafts in transport and working

position!

4. Before installing or removing PTO shafts,

disengage the PTO, switch off the engine and

remove the ignition key!

5. When using PTO shafts with an overload safety

or free-running coupling which are not shielded by

the guard on the tractor, mount the overload

safety or free-running coupling on the implement

side!

6. Always make sure that the PTO shaft is properly

installed and secured!

7. Attach chains to prevent the PTO shaft guard

from rotating with the shaft!

8. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that

the selected PTO shaft speed of the tractor

matches the permissible implement speed!

9. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure

that no one is in the hazard area around the

implement!

10. Never engage the PTO shaft if the engine is

switched off!

11. No one should be in the vicinity of the rotating

PTO shaft when it is in use.

12. Always switch off PTO shaft when the angle is

too large or the PTO shaft is not required!

13. Caution! The flywheel will continue to rotate for

some time even after the PTO shaft has been

disengaged! Keep clear of the implement during

this time. Do not do any work on the implement

until the machine has come to a complete

standstill and the flywheel has been secured

using the hand brake.

14. Disengage the PTO shaft, stop the engine and

remove the ignition key before cleaning,

lubricating and adjusting the PTO shaft driven

implements or the PTO shaft! Secure the fly-

wheel with the hand brake.

15. Place the disconnected PTO shaft onto the

bracket provided!

16. After removing the PTO shaft, attach the

protective cover to the PTO shaft end!

17. If damage occurs, correct this immediately before

using the implement!

2.2.7 Hydraulic System

1. The hydraulic system is pressurized!

2. When connecting hydraulic cylinders and

engines, make sure that the hydraulic hoses are

connected correctly!

3. When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the

tractor hydraulics, make sure that the hydraulics

of both the tractor and the implement have been

depressurized!

4. In the case of hydraulic connections between

tractor and implement, the coupling sleeves and

plugs should be marked to ensure a proper

connection! If the connections are reversed, the

function will be reversed (e.g. raise/lower) - risk

of accidents!

5. Check the hydraulic hose lines at regular intervals

and replace them if damaged or worn! The new

hoses must fulfill the technical requirements set

by the manufacturer of the implement!

6. When searching for leaks, use suitable aids to

avoid the risk of injuries!

II - 4

Safety

7. Liquids escaping under high pressure (hydraulic

oil) can penetrate the skin and cause serious

injury! Seek medical help immediately should

injuries occur! Risk of infection!

8. Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the

implement, depressurize the system and switch

off the engine!

2.2.8 Tyres

1. When working on the tyres, make sure that the

implement has safely lowered and secured

against rolling (wheel chocks).

2. Installing wheels and tyres requires adequate

knowledge and suitable tools!

3. Repair work on the tyres and wheels should be

done by specially trained personnel using

appropriate installation tools only!

4. Check tyre pressure regularly! Inflate the tyres to

the recommended pressures!

2.2.9 Maintenance

1. Always make certain that the drive and the

engine are switched off before doing any repairs,

maintenance or cleaning!

- Remove the ignition key! Secure the flywheel

with the hand brake.

2. Regularly check that nuts and bolts are properly

seated and tighten if necessary!

3. When doing maintenance work to a raised

implement, always use suitable means to secure

it against falling.

4. When replacing working tools with cutting edges,

use suitable tools and gloves!

5. Dispose of oils, greases and filters according

to regulations!

6. Always disconnect the power supply before

working on the electrical system!

7. If protective devices and guards are subject to

wear, check them regularly and replace them in

good time!

8. When doing electrical welding on the tractor and

attached implements, disconnect the alternator

and battery cables!

9. Replacement parts must at least comply with the

technical requirements set by the manufacturer

of the implements!

This is ensured by using genuine KRONE

replacement parts!

10. Only use nitrogen for filling pneumatic

accumulators - Risk of explosion!

2.2.10 Unauthorized Modification and

Manufacture of Replacement Parts

Modifications to the machine is permitted only with

the prior approval of the manufacturer. Genuine

replacement parts and accessories authorized by the

manufacturer ensure safe use. Use of other parts may

void liability for damage which results.

2.2.11 Prohibited Modes of Operation

The operational safety of the machine is guaranteed

only if it is used for its intended purpose in accordance

with the General Information chapter of the operating

manual. The limit values listed in the data charts

should not be exceeded under any circumstances.

II - 5

Safety

II - 6

Safety

2.3 Introduction

The KRONE disc mower is equipped with all required

safety devices (protective equipment). However, it is not

possible to eliminate all potential hazards on this

machine as this would impair its full functional

capability. Corresponding danger notices attached to

the machine warn against any dangers.

2.3.1 Location of Safety Decals on the Machine

Familiarise yourself with the meaning of

these warning signs. The text printed

next to the danger sign and its location

The safety instructions are provided in the form of so-

called warning pictograms. Important information on the

location of these safety signs and what they mean is

given below!

on the machine indicate where specific

hazards are located on the machine.

5 5

3 8 7

4

66

4

EC-179-3

1 2

re. + li. re.+ li.

4

II - 7

Safety

4

Order No. 942 196-1 (4x)

Never put your hand into

the danger area as long as

parts may be moving.

939 101-4

MAX.

1000/

min

MAX.

200

bar

1

Order No. 939 101-4 (1x)

Do not exceed the permissible PTO speed!

The operating pressure of the hydraulic

circuit must not exceed 200 bar.

2

Read an take note of the

operating instructions.

Order No. 939 471-1 (1x)

939 100-4

MAX.

540/

min

MAX.

200

bar

Beige gearbox

Green gearbox

Order No. 939 100-4 (1x)

5

Order No. 939 572-0 (2x)

Danger by foreign objects

thrown away.

Lock foldable guards in

protective position.

6

Order No. 942 197-1 (2x)

Danger by foreign objects

thrown away.

Keep at a safe distance when

the Disc mower is running.

7

Order No. 939 472-2 (2x)

Danger within the swivel space.

Before starting move guards

into position.

3

Warning: high-inertia components running on

for a long period

Do not touch any moving parts of the machine.

Wait until they are completely stationary.

939 576-0

Keep at a safe distance

when the machine is

running.

Order No. 939 576-0 (2x)

II - 8

Safety

5 5

3 8 7

4

66

4

EC-179-3

1 2

re. + li. re.+ li.

4

II - 9

Safety

8

Order No. 939 410-1 (2x)

Do not touch any moving

parts of the machine.

Wait until they are

completely stationary.

II - 10

Safety

2.1

3

11

EC-181-3

11

14

4

5

RE/LI RE/LI

11

31

7 8 9

15 1

13

10 10

12 6

1

2.2

2.1

2.1 12

12

EC 4013

EC 3210

EC 4013

EC 4013 EC 4013

RE/LI

16

2.3.2 Position of the general information labels on the machine

Page is loading ...

Krone BA EasyCut 3210 CV/CRI, 4013 CV Operating instructions

Krone BA EasyCut 3210 CV/CRI, 4013 CV Operating instructions

Related papers

Other documents