Krone BA BiG X 630 Stufe 3 (BX201-45) Operating instructions

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Original operating instructions
Document number: 150001270_07_en-GB
Version: 28/09/2023
BX201-45
Precision forage harvester
BiG X 630
From machine number: 1136331
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1 Information on This Document...............................................................................................14
1.1 Validity .......................................................................................................................................14
1.2 Significance of the document.....................................................................................................14
1.3 Re-ordering ................................................................................................................................14
1.4 Applicable documents................................................................................................................14
1.5 Target group of this document ...................................................................................................14
1.6 How to use this document..........................................................................................................15
1.6.1 Directories and references.........................................................................................................15
1.6.2 Information on direction .............................................................................................................15
1.6.3 Term “machine”..........................................................................................................................15
1.6.4 Figures .......................................................................................................................................15
1.6.5 Scope of the document ..............................................................................................................15
1.6.6 Means of representation ............................................................................................................15
1.6.7 Conversion table ........................................................................................................................18
2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................20
2.1 Intended use ..............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse................................................................................................20
2.3 Service life of the machine.........................................................................................................21
2.4 Basic safety instructions ............................................................................................................21
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions..........................................................................................21
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel ....................................................................21
2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians..................................................................................22
2.4.4 Children in danger......................................................................................................................22
2.4.5 Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................22
2.4.6 Structural modifications on the machine ....................................................................................23
2.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts .......................................................................................23
2.4.8 Jobs on the machine..................................................................................................................23
2.4.9 Operational safety: Technically sound condition........................................................................24
2.4.10 Danger zones.............................................................................................................................25
2.4.11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices .....................................................................................27
2.4.12 Personal protective equipment ..................................................................................................27
2.4.13 Safety sign on the machine........................................................................................................28
2.4.14 Road safety................................................................................................................................28
2.4.15 Parking the machine safely .......................................................................................................29
2.4.16 Consumables .............................................................................................................................29
2.4.17 Chemicals ..................................................................................................................................30
2.4.18 Dangers arising from environment.............................................................................................30
2.4.19 Sources of danger on the machine ............................................................................................32
2.4.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down ........................................33
2.4.21 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the machine ....................................34
2.4.22 Dangers in connection with certain activities: checking and charging batteries ........................35
2.4.23 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and tyres..............................35
2.4.24 Behaviour in dangerous situations and in case of accidents .....................................................36
2.5 Safety routines ...........................................................................................................................36
2.5.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine...........................................................................36
2.5.2 Securing raised machine and machine parts against lowering..................................................37
2.5.3 Carrying out oil level check and oil and filter element changes safely.......................................37
2.5.4 Running actuator test.................................................................................................................38
2.6 Safety sign on the machine........................................................................................................38
2.7 Information signs on the machine ..............................................................................................59
2.8 Safety equipment .......................................................................................................................67
2.8.1 SMV emblem .............................................................................................................................69
2.8.2 Fire extinguisher ........................................................................................................................69
3 Data memory ............................................................................................................................71
4 Machine Description................................................................................................................72
4.1 Machine overview ......................................................................................................................72
4.1.1 Contents of the storage compartment........................................................................................73
4.2 Labelling.....................................................................................................................................74
4.3 Lighting ......................................................................................................................................75
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4.3.1 Road travel lighting ....................................................................................................................75
4.3.2 Working lights ............................................................................................................................76
4.3.3 Maintenance lighting ..................................................................................................................77
4.4 Function description chopping crops .........................................................................................78
5 Technical Data..........................................................................................................................80
5.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................80
5.2 Weights ......................................................................................................................................80
5.3 Technically permitted maximum speed (road travel) .................................................................80
5.4 Engine data................................................................................................................................81
5.5 Traction drive .............................................................................................................................81
5.6 Electrical system ........................................................................................................................81
5.7 Airborne noise emission.............................................................................................................81
5.8 Ambient temperature .................................................................................................................82
5.9 Vibration values .........................................................................................................................82
5.10 tow coupling ...............................................................................................................................82
5.11 Power supply for headers – power ............................................................................................82
5.12 Power supply for headers – hydraulics ......................................................................................82
5.13 Power supply for headers – electrics .........................................................................................82
5.14 Consumables .............................................................................................................................82
5.14.1 Oils.............................................................................................................................................83
5.14.2 Lubricating grease .....................................................................................................................85
5.14.3 Coolant.......................................................................................................................................85
5.14.4 Refrigerant (air conditioning)......................................................................................................85
5.14.5 Fuel ............................................................................................................................................86
5.15 Tyres ..........................................................................................................................................86
5.16 Total weights and axle loads......................................................................................................87
5.17 Released headers......................................................................................................................90
6 Control and Display Elements ................................................................................................92
6.1 Overview of operating elements ................................................................................................92
6.2 Opening doors and windows of cabin .......................................................................................92
6.3 Control and display elements on the steering column ...............................................................95
6.3.1 Steering column switch ..............................................................................................................95
6.3.1.1 Activating horn ...........................................................................................................................95
6.3.1.2 Switching direction indicators on/off...........................................................................................96
6.3.1.3 Switching parking light, dipped beam and work lightings on/off.................................................96
6.3.1.4 Switching full beam on/off ..........................................................................................................98
6.3.1.5 Actuating headlamp flasher .......................................................................................................98
6.3.1.6 Switching windshield wipers on/off ...........................................................................................98
6.3.2 Indicator and warning lamps ......................................................................................................99
6.3.3 Switching the flashing warning light on/off ...............................................................................100
6.4 Actuating service brake............................................................................................................100
6.5 Actuate the trailer brake system (for "trailer brake system" version) .......................................101
6.6 Actuating the momentary foot switches (for "Momentary foot switches in the cabin" version) 102
6.7 Mirror adjuster..........................................................................................................................102
6.8 Setting the anti-collision mirror.................................................................................................103
6.9 Keypad for wiper and warning beacon.....................................................................................104
6.10 Lighting on the cabin ladder and right ladder...........................................................................104
6.11 Interior lighting .........................................................................................................................106
6.12 Operating elements on control lever ........................................................................................106
6.13 Control and display elements on the keypad ...........................................................................110
6.14 Main mode switch ....................................................................................................................112
6.15 Quick-stop switch.....................................................................................................................113
6.16 Navigation module ...................................................................................................................113
6.17 Ignition lock ..............................................................................................................................115
6.18 Additional keypad.....................................................................................................................115
6.19 Sockets ....................................................................................................................................116
6.19.1 Cigarette lighter 24 V ...............................................................................................................116
6.19.2 12 V socket/24 V socket ..........................................................................................................117
6.19.3 Diagnostics sockets .................................................................................................................118
6.19.4 In-cab socket............................................................................................................................118
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6.19.5 USB connection .......................................................................................................................118
6.20 Grinding control unit.................................................................................................................119
6.21 Quick-stop switch grinding control unit ....................................................................................120
6.22 Opening and closing side hoods and rear hood ......................................................................121
7 Initial operation ......................................................................................................................122
7.1 Checklist for initial operation ....................................................................................................122
7.2 Mounting warning panels in operating position........................................................................123
7.3 Mounting fire extinguisher........................................................................................................123
7.4 Mounting licence plate .............................................................................................................124
8 Start-up ...................................................................................................................................125
8.1 Check before start-up ..............................................................................................................125
8.2 Setting driver’s seat .................................................................................................................126
8.2.1 Air-cushioned comfort seat ......................................................................................................126
8.2.1.1 Operating air-cushioned comfort seat (for "Standard" version)................................................127
8.2.1.2 Operating air-cushioned comfort seat (for "ACTIVO" version).................................................129
8.2.1.3 Turning the driver's seat (for the "Swivel seat adapter" design) ..............................................133
8.2.2 Steering column adjustment ....................................................................................................133
8.2.3 Setting the terminal ..................................................................................................................134
8.2.4 Monitor for camera monitoring .................................................................................................135
8.2.5 Sun visor ..................................................................................................................................136
8.2.6 Adjustable air nozzles ..............................................................................................................137
8.2.7 Inside rear mirror......................................................................................................................137
8.3 General aspects.......................................................................................................................137
8.3.1 Instructional seat......................................................................................................................137
8.3.2 Cooling box (version with "Insulated thermobox")....................................................................138
8.3.3 Drawer for first-aid kit and operating instructions.....................................................................138
9 Start-up – Grass mode/direct cut header ............................................................................139
9.1 Removing the corn conditioner ................................................................................................140
9.2 Installing the grass channel .....................................................................................................144
9.3 Adjusting the air intake.............................................................................................................145
9.4 Removing round brush from the rotating screen......................................................................146
9.5 Setting Lifting Unit Hydraulics ..................................................................................................146
9.6 Removing grain capture sheet .................................................................................................147
9.7 Removing spout extension.......................................................................................................148
9.8 Mounting camera in grass mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) .......150
9.9 Dismounting camera in maize mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) .151
9.10 Removing rear weight ..............................................................................................................152
9.11 Removing husk comb (version with "Husk comb")...................................................................154
9.11.1 Removing the maintenance flap and deflector sheet...............................................................154
9.11.2 Removing blade support and husk comb.................................................................................156
9.11.3 Removing wear plate ...............................................................................................................157
9.11.4 Mounting wear plate (without window) and deflector sheet .....................................................157
9.11.5 Mounting maintenance flap transfer shaft................................................................................158
9.12 Removing additional axle.........................................................................................................158
10 Commissioning – Maize mode..............................................................................................166
10.1 Removing the grass channel ...................................................................................................167
10.2 Installing the corn conditioner ..................................................................................................168
10.3 Adjusting the air intake.............................................................................................................172
10.4 Pressing round brushes onto the rotating screen ....................................................................173
10.5 Adjusting the lifting unit hydraulics...........................................................................................174
10.6 Mounting grain capture sheet ..................................................................................................174
10.7 Mounting spout extension ........................................................................................................175
10.8 Mounting camera in maize mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) ......180
10.9 Dismounting camera in grass mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) ..182
10.10 Attaching rear weight ...............................................................................................................182
10.11 Installing husk comb (version with "Husk comb").....................................................................185
10.11.1 Removing the maintenance flap transfer shaft and wear plate................................................185
10.11.2 Mounting wear plate.................................................................................................................187
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10.11.3 Mounting husk comb................................................................................................................188
10.11.4 Mounting blade support ...........................................................................................................189
10.11.5 Mounting maintenance flap transfer shaft and deflector sheet ................................................191
10.12 Mounting additional axle ..........................................................................................................192
11 Commissioning – Grass/maize mode for the transition period.........................................202
12 Start-up – Attaching and removing EasyFlow ....................................................................206
12.1 Mounting EasyFlow..................................................................................................................207
12.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................207
12.1.2 Connecting EasyFlow ..............................................................................................................208
12.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................210
12.1.4 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................211
12.2 Removing EasyFlow ................................................................................................................211
12.3 Putting Down EasyFlow ...........................................................................................................213
13 Commissioning – Attaching and removing XCollect..........................................................214
13.1 Attaching XCollect....................................................................................................................215
13.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................215
13.1.2 Connecting XCollect ................................................................................................................216
13.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................218
13.1.4 Moving support jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................219
13.1.5 Enabling additional axle on the terminal ..................................................................................220
13.2 Removing XCollect ..................................................................................................................220
13.3 Parking XCollect ......................................................................................................................223
14 Start-up – Attaching and removing EasyCollect.................................................................224
14.1 Mounting EasyCollect ..............................................................................................................225
14.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................225
14.1.2 Connecting EasyCollect...........................................................................................................226
14.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................228
14.1.4 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................229
14.2 Removing EasyCollect.............................................................................................................230
14.3 Putting down EasyCollect .......................................................................................................233
15 Start-up – Attaching and removing XDisc ...........................................................................234
15.1 Mounting XDisc........................................................................................................................235
15.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................235
15.1.2 Connecting XDisc ....................................................................................................................235
15.1.3 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................238
15.2 Removing XDisc ......................................................................................................................238
15.3 Putting down XDisc..................................................................................................................240
16 Driving and Transport ...........................................................................................................241
16.1 Preparing the machine for road travel......................................................................................241
16.1.1 Transport position ....................................................................................................................242
16.1.2 Moving header to transport position.........................................................................................242
16.1.3 Moving intake into transport position .......................................................................................245
16.1.4 Swivelling spout into transport position....................................................................................245
16.1.5 Opening the stop cock additional running gear on the XCollect ..............................................246
16.2 Starting engine.........................................................................................................................246
16.2.1 Observing indicator and warning lamps...................................................................................248
16.3 Behaviour after the engine has stalled.....................................................................................249
16.4 Starting up machine .................................................................................................................249
16.4.1 Setting the acceleration behaviour...........................................................................................250
16.4.2 Notes on driving the machine ..................................................................................................250
16.4.3 Driving forwards and stopping .................................................................................................251
16.4.3.1 Cruise control...........................................................................................................................251
16.4.4 Driving backward and stopping................................................................................................253
16.5 Stopping the machine ..............................................................................................................253
16.5.1 Stopping machine by using control lever .................................................................................254
16.5.2 Stopping machine with the service brake ................................................................................255
16.6 Couple brake pedals (for "trailer brake system" version).........................................................256
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16.7 Applying parking brake ............................................................................................................256
16.8 Switching off the engine...........................................................................................................258
16.9 Fitting wheel chocks.................................................................................................................258
16.10 Main battery switch ..................................................................................................................259
16.11 Parking the machine ................................................................................................................259
16.12 Towing the machine.................................................................................................................260
16.12.1 Releasing the parking brake manually.....................................................................................261
16.13 Preparing the machine for shipment ........................................................................................261
16.13.1 Lashing the machine................................................................................................................262
16.13.2 Removing the machine wheels ................................................................................................262
17 Operation device....................................................................................................................263
17.1 Raising and lowering lifting unit ...............................................................................................264
17.2 Aligning pendulum tube horizontally ........................................................................................264
17.3 Releasing header locking.........................................................................................................265
17.4 Trailer operation.......................................................................................................................266
17.4.1 Connecting trailer.....................................................................................................................267
17.4.2 Disconnecting trailer ................................................................................................................268
17.5 Additional axles........................................................................................................................269
17.5.1 Maize mode .............................................................................................................................270
17.5.2 Grass mode .............................................................................................................................270
17.5.3 XDisc operating mode..............................................................................................................270
17.6 Silage additives unit .................................................................................................................271
17.6.1 Internal silage additives unit coarse dosing (for version with "Controlled silage additives unit")
.................................................................................................................................................271
17.6.2 Internal silage additives unit fine dosing (for "regulated silage additives unit fine dosing" version)
.................................................................................................................................................277
17.6.3 Connecting an additional silage additives unit (for "External silage additives unit" version)....283
17.7 Field mode on slopes...............................................................................................................283
17.8 Setting inclination-dependent distribution of traction of the traction drive (for "inclination sensor"
version) ....................................................................................................................................284
17.9 Fast change of direction of travel (fast reversing)....................................................................284
17.10 Operating intake/header ..........................................................................................................285
17.11 Lifting unit control.....................................................................................................................287
17.12 Setting spout ...........................................................................................................................290
17.13 Adjusting discharge distance ...................................................................................................291
17.14 TractionControl/Traction control system ..................................................................................291
17.15 Automatic steering system.......................................................................................................292
17.16 Setting chop length ..................................................................................................................294
17.17 Metal detection.........................................................................................................................296
17.18 RockProtect .............................................................................................................................297
17.19 ConstantPower ........................................................................................................................298
17.20 Engine speed management .....................................................................................................299
17.21 AutoScan .................................................................................................................................300
17.22 CropControl..............................................................................................................................300
17.23 PowerSplit................................................................................................................................302
17.24 Contents sensor system ..........................................................................................................304
17.25 Operating VariQuick electrically...............................................................................................306
17.26 Operating VariLOC chop length gearbox.................................................................................307
17.26.1 Switching VariLOC cutting length gearbox ..............................................................................309
17.26.2 VariLOC cutting length gearbox settings on the terminal.........................................................310
17.27 Operating the EasyLoad auto-loading system .........................................................................313
17.27.1 Camera monitor status display ................................................................................................313
17.27.2 Setting EasyLoad auto-loading system....................................................................................315
17.27.3 Activating/deactivating EasyLoad auto-loading system ...........................................................318
17.27.4 Selecting filling strategy ...........................................................................................................318
17.27.5 Filling to rear ............................................................................................................................319
17.28 Operating the dirt seal..............................................................................................................320
18 Terminal ..................................................................................................................................322
18.1 Display design..........................................................................................................................322
18.2 Description display...................................................................................................................323
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18.3 Possible terminals....................................................................................................................323
18.4 Input window ............................................................................................................................324
18.5 Selection window .....................................................................................................................325
19 Terminal machine functions .................................................................................................327
19.1 Status line ................................................................................................................................328
19.2 Malfunctions indicated on malfunction warning panel..............................................................333
19.3 Keys in the title bar ..................................................................................................................335
19.3.1 “Counters” menu ......................................................................................................................335
19.3.2 “Error” menu.............................................................................................................................345
19.3.3 Main menu ...............................................................................................................................349
19.4 Direct input “Field mode”..........................................................................................................349
19.4.1 Temporarily change working width or number of rows ............................................................350
19.4.2 Changing the header speed.....................................................................................................351
19.4.3 Change chop length.................................................................................................................351
19.4.4 Changing the lifting unit control default value ..........................................................................352
19.4.5 Changing Corn Conditioner Roller Distance ............................................................................352
19.5 Information area.......................................................................................................................353
19.6 Engine and driving data display range.....................................................................................353
19.7 Traction drive indicator lights ...................................................................................................357
20 Terminal - Menus ...................................................................................................................360
20.1 Menu structure .........................................................................................................................360
20.2 Bringing up menu level ............................................................................................................370
20.3 Navigating in menus ................................................................................................................371
20.3.1 Changing/saving parameter.....................................................................................................371
20.4 “Diagnostics” menu explanation...............................................................................................371
20.5 "Machine" menu.......................................................................................................................373
20.5.1 "Electronics" menu...................................................................................................................375
20.5.1.1 "E-Solutions" menu ..................................................................................................................376
20.5.1.2 "Telemetry" menu.....................................................................................................................376
20.5.1.3 "Active errors" menu ................................................................................................................378
20.5.1.4 "Error history" menu.................................................................................................................379
20.5.1.5 "Control units overview" menu .................................................................................................380
20.5.1.6 "Control unit versions" menu....................................................................................................382
20.5.1.7 "Information" menu...................................................................................................................383
20.5.2 "Lighting" menu........................................................................................................................383
20.5.3 "Camera systems" menu..........................................................................................................385
20.5.3.1 "Camera system" menu ...........................................................................................................386
20.5.3.2 "Surround View" menu.............................................................................................................386
20.6 “Cabin” menu ...........................................................................................................................387
20.6.1 “Terminal” menu.......................................................................................................................389
20.6.2 “Armrest” menu ........................................................................................................................390
20.6.3 “Control Lever” menu ...............................................................................................................392
20.6.4 "Interior lighting" menu.............................................................................................................393
20.6.5 “Control Unit Versions” menu...................................................................................................394
20.6.6 “Printer” menu ..........................................................................................................................395
20.6.7 "Automatic climate control" menu ............................................................................................395
20.6.8 "Wiper" menu ...........................................................................................................................397
20.6.9 "Mirror heating" menu ..............................................................................................................398
20.6.10 "Momentary foot switch" menu.................................................................................................398
20.7 "Lubrication" menu...................................................................................................................399
20.7.1 "Central lubrication" menu........................................................................................................400
20.7.2 "Intermediate gearbox" menu...................................................................................................402
20.8 "Crop flow" menu .....................................................................................................................402
20.8.1 “Header” menu.........................................................................................................................406
20.8.2 “Header Drive” menu ...............................................................................................................406
20.8.3 "AutoScan" menu.....................................................................................................................407
20.8.4 “Intake” menu...........................................................................................................................408
20.8.5 "Foreign object detection" menu ..............................................................................................408
20.8.6 “Lifting Unit” menu....................................................................................................................409
20.8.7 "Grinding device and counterblade" menu...............................................................................410
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20.8.8 “Main Coupling” menu..............................................................................................................413
20.8.9 “Corn Conditioner” menu .........................................................................................................415
20.8.10 “Discharge Accelerator” menu .................................................................................................418
20.8.11 "Content material sensor" menu ..............................................................................................419
20.8.12 "CropControl" menu .................................................................................................................420
20.8.13 "Silage additives units" menu...................................................................................................423
20.8.13.1 "External silage additives unit" menu.......................................................................................423
20.8.13.2 "Silage additives unit fine dosing" menu ..................................................................................423
20.8.13.3 "Silage additives unit coarse dosing" menu .............................................................................424
20.9 "Spout" menu ...........................................................................................................................425
20.9.1 "Spout" menu ...........................................................................................................................426
20.9.2 "Auto-loading system" menu....................................................................................................428
20.10 “Engine” menu .........................................................................................................................429
20.10.1 “Diesel Engine” menu ..............................................................................................................429
20.10.2 “ConstantPower” menu ...........................................................................................................431
20.10.3 "Compressed air cleaning" menu.............................................................................................431
20.11 “Hydraulics” menu....................................................................................................................433
20.11.1 “Header Locking” menu ..........................................................................................................434
20.11.2 “Work Hydraulics” menu ..........................................................................................................434
20.11.3 “Auxiliary Hydraulics” menu .....................................................................................................435
20.12 “Drive Functions” menu............................................................................................................435
20.12.1 “Automatic Steering System” menu .........................................................................................437
20.12.2 “Traction Drive” Menu ..............................................................................................................437
20.12.3 “Additional Axle” menu.............................................................................................................440
20.12.4 “Rear Axle” menu.....................................................................................................................440
20.12.5 "Trailer brake" menu ................................................................................................................442
20.13 “Season Settings” menu ..........................................................................................................442
20.14 "User level" menu.....................................................................................................................443
21 Settings...................................................................................................................................444
21.1 Optimising crop flow.................................................................................................................444
21.2 Optimising discharge capacity of the machine.........................................................................445
21.2.1 Adjusting overhang of chopping blades ...................................................................................445
21.2.2 Setting drum base ...................................................................................................................445
21.2.3 Setting the rear wall of the discharge accelerator....................................................................448
21.3 Setting the corn conditioner/grass channel holding-down clamp.............................................453
21.4 Setting deflector sheet on the corn conditioner........................................................................453
22 Maintenance - General Information......................................................................................455
22.1 Observe the service record booklet .........................................................................................455
22.2 Maintenance table....................................................................................................................456
22.2.1 Maintenance – Before the season ...........................................................................................456
22.2.2 Maintenance – After the season ..............................................................................................457
22.2.3 Maintenance - once after 1 hour .............................................................................................458
22.2.4 Maintenance - once after 4 hours ............................................................................................459
22.2.5 Maintenance - once after 10 hours ..........................................................................................459
22.2.6 Maintenance – 6 times after every 10 hours............................................................................459
22.2.7 Maintenance - Once after 50 hours .........................................................................................459
22.2.8 Maintenance – Once after 200 hours.......................................................................................460
22.2.9 Maintenance – Once after 1,000 km........................................................................................460
22.2.10 Maintenance - Every 10 hours, but at least once a day...........................................................460
22.2.11 Maintenance – Weekly.............................................................................................................461
22.2.12 Maintenance – Every 30 hours ................................................................................................462
22.2.13 Maintenance - Every 50 hours .................................................................................................462
22.2.14 Maintenance - every 100 hours ...............................................................................................462
22.2.15 Maintenance - every 250 hours ...............................................................................................462
22.2.16 Maintenance - Every 500 hours ...............................................................................................463
22.2.17 Maintenance – every 500 hours, at least before the start of the season .................................464
22.2.18 Maintenance - every 1,000 hours but at least at the end of the season ..................................464
22.2.19 Maintenance - every 3 years....................................................................................................465
22.2.20 Maintenance - as required .......................................................................................................465
22.3 Tightening torques ...................................................................................................................467
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22.4 Cleaning the machine ..............................................................................................................470
22.5 Compressed air connections to clean with compressed air.....................................................471
23 Maintenance - Engine ............................................................................................................472
23.1 Engine overview ......................................................................................................................473
23.2 Dirt deposits in engine compartment .......................................................................................473
23.2.1 Cleaning engine compartment with compressed air ................................................................474
23.3 Engine oil level.........................................................................................................................474
23.3.1 Checking engine oil level ........................................................................................................475
23.3.2 Topping up engine oil...............................................................................................................475
23.4 Fuel prefilter/water separator ...................................................................................................476
23.4.1 Changing the fuel filter element ...............................................................................................476
23.4.2 Draining condensation water out of the fuel prefilter................................................................477
23.5 Refuelling .................................................................................................................................477
23.6 Venting the fuel prefilter/water separator .................................................................................478
23.7 Engine coolant .........................................................................................................................479
23.8 Checking the engine coolant level ...........................................................................................479
23.9 Checking engine piping............................................................................................................481
23.9.1 Checking pipework in the air conditioning and heating system ...............................................481
23.9.2 Checking tubing in engine cooling system...............................................................................481
23.9.3 Checking pipework in air intake and charge air .......................................................................482
23.9.4 Checking fuel lines...................................................................................................................482
23.10 Cleaning air filter ......................................................................................................................483
23.11 Replacing safety cartridge .......................................................................................................484
23.12 Shutting down the diesel engine ..............................................................................................484
24 Maintenance – Compressed Air System..............................................................................486
24.1 Drain condensation water from the compressed air tank.........................................................486
24.2 Retighten tensioning straps at the compressed air tank ..........................................................487
25 Maintenance – Basic Machine ..............................................................................................488
25.1 Cleaning the windows and outside rear-view mirrors of the cabin...........................................488
25.2 Checking/refilling windscreen washer system .........................................................................489
25.3 Maintaining air conditioning and heating..................................................................................490
25.3.1 Components of air conditioning ...............................................................................................490
25.3.2 Carrying out a visual inspection at the receiver/dryer ..............................................................491
25.3.3 Checking the condition and filling quantity of refrigerant ........................................................491
25.3.4 Replacing/cleaning fresh air filter.............................................................................................492
25.3.5 Replacing/cleaning circulation filter..........................................................................................493
25.4 Cleaning cooler and cooler compartment ................................................................................493
25.5 Draining coolant .......................................................................................................................494
25.6 Maintaining chassis..................................................................................................................495
25.6.1 Checking attachment of steering cylinder ................................................................................495
25.6.2 Checking fitting of track rod .....................................................................................................495
25.6.3 Checking the hub cover of the rear axle, with front wheel drive version..................................496
25.6.4 Checking the hub bearing of the rear axle, for the front-wheel drive version...........................496
25.6.5 Checking attachment of wheel hub gearbox............................................................................497
25.7 Maintaining brake (Bosch) .......................................................................................................498
25.8 Maintaining belt drives ............................................................................................................499
25.8.1 Checking kraftband ..................................................................................................................500
25.8.2 Checking pulley........................................................................................................................501
25.9 Maintaining tyres and wheels...................................................................................................501
25.9.1 Checking/maintaining tyres......................................................................................................501
25.9.2 Retighten wheel nuts ...............................................................................................................502
25.9.3 Running direction of tyres ........................................................................................................502
25.9.4 Changing tyre size ...................................................................................................................502
25.10 Maintaining tow coupling..........................................................................................................503
25.11 Checking the fire extinguisher..................................................................................................504
25.12 Checking the gaps at the mudguards ......................................................................................504
26 Maintenance – Feed System .................................................................................................507
26.1 Removing intake unit with mounting cart .................................................................................507
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26.2 Mounting intake unit with installation cart ................................................................................510
26.3 Removing intake unit with header............................................................................................512
26.4 Mounting intake unit with header .............................................................................................514
26.5 Grinding chopping blades ........................................................................................................516
26.5.1 Grinding the chopping blades when intake is not mounted .....................................................518
26.5.2 Checking the grinding stone and cleaning the grinding channel..............................................519
26.5.3 Performing grinding process ....................................................................................................520
26.5.4 Readjusting the counterblade ..................................................................................................521
26.5.5 Grinding and readjusting counterblade (for the version with "automatisch counterblade
adjustment") .............................................................................................................................524
26.6 Readjusting or replacing grinding stone...................................................................................525
26.6.1 Checking grinding stone ..........................................................................................................526
26.6.2 Readjusting grinding stone ......................................................................................................527
26.6.3 Replacing grinding stone .........................................................................................................529
26.7 Readjusting or changing chopping blades ...............................................................................531
26.8 Working with half the number of chopping blades ...................................................................546
26.9 Turning or replacing counterblade ...........................................................................................547
26.10 Operating the mounting cart of the chopper unit (for "Chopper unit mounting cart" design) ...549
26.10.1 Setting mounting cart ...............................................................................................................549
26.10.2 Parking mounting cart ..............................................................................................................550
26.11 Turning or replacing conveyor bars of pre-compression roller.................................................550
26.12 Changing conveyor bars on feed roller ....................................................................................551
26.13 Adjusting the distance between the scraper and flat roller ......................................................551
26.14 Setting the gap compression roller-scraper .............................................................................553
26.15 Setting the tension springs of intake unit .................................................................................555
27 Maintenance - Crop Flow.......................................................................................................557
27.1 Access points to crop flow .......................................................................................................557
27.1.1 Removing the grass channel ...................................................................................................558
27.1.2 Installing the grass channel .....................................................................................................558
27.1.3 Opening maintenance flap transfer shaft .................................................................................558
27.1.4 Removing drum base and grating base (version with "Grating base").....................................559
27.1.5 Mounting drum base and grating base (version with "Grating base")......................................561
27.1.6 Removing the rear wall of the discharge accelerator...............................................................562
27.1.7 Reinstalling the rear wall of the discharge accelerator ............................................................563
27.1.8 Removing maintenance flap in channel support ......................................................................563
27.1.9 Opening maintenance flap in the spout ...................................................................................564
27.2 Maintaining the corn conditioner ..............................................................................................565
27.2.1 Lubricating the deflection roll of the corn conditioner belt after washing .................................565
27.2.2 Check the corn conditioner with rollers for wear and tear........................................................566
27.3 Maintenance discharge accelerator .........................................................................................567
27.3.1 Cleaning the bearing of the discharge accelerator ..................................................................567
27.3.2 Checking discharge scoops ....................................................................................................568
27.3.3 Removing/installing discharge scoops.....................................................................................568
27.3.4 Checking and adjusting discharge accelerator scraper ...........................................................569
27.4 Setting corn conditioner ...........................................................................................................570
27.5 Maintenance husk comb (version with "Husk comb") ..............................................................571
28 Maintenance - Hydraulic System..........................................................................................574
28.1 Pressure limiting valves ...........................................................................................................574
28.2 Hydraulic oil .............................................................................................................................575
28.3 Maintaining hydraulic oil tank...................................................................................................575
28.4 Changing the high-pressure filter.............................................................................................576
28.5 Checking hydraulic hoses ........................................................................................................577
29 Maintenance - Gearbox .........................................................................................................578
29.1 Overview of gearboxes ............................................................................................................578
29.2 Maintaining transfer gearbox ...................................................................................................579
29.3 Maintaining intermediate gearbox............................................................................................580
29.4 Maintaining intermediate gearbox intake .................................................................................580
29.5 Maintaining bottom roller gearbox............................................................................................581
29.6 Maintaining top roller gearbox..................................................................................................582
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29.7 Maintaining wheel hub gearbox ...............................................................................................583
29.8 Maintaining spout rotary drive gearbox....................................................................................586
29.9 Maintaining fan gearbox...........................................................................................................587
29.10 Maintaining power take-off gear...............................................................................................588
29.11 Servicing VariLOC chop length gearbox..................................................................................589
30 Maintenance – Electrics ........................................................................................................591
30.1 Batteries...................................................................................................................................592
30.1.1 Cleaning and maintaining batteries..........................................................................................593
30.1.2 Charging batteries....................................................................................................................593
30.1.3 Replacing batteries .................................................................................................................594
30.2 Maintaining alternator ..............................................................................................................596
30.3 Maintaining starter ...................................................................................................................597
31 Maintenance - Lubrication ....................................................................................................598
31.1 Lubricating universal shafts .....................................................................................................598
31.1.1 Lubricating the universal shaft drive intake..............................................................................599
31.1.2 Lubricating the universal shaft upper roller gearbox ................................................................599
31.1.3 Lubricating universal shaft header ...........................................................................................600
31.1.4 Lubricating the double joint ......................................................................................................601
31.2 Lubrication chart - machine......................................................................................................601
32 Maintenance – Central Lubrication System .......................................................................610
32.1 Distributor blocks of the central lubrication unit .......................................................................610
32.2 Lubricants ................................................................................................................................615
32.3 Filling the lubricant tank ...........................................................................................................615
32.4 Check filling level .....................................................................................................................616
32.5 Starting intermediate lubrication ..............................................................................................617
33 Malfunction, cause and remedy ...........................................................................................618
33.1 Electrics/electronics BiG X defective .......................................................................................618
33.1.1 Cable break, short circuit .........................................................................................................618
33.1.2 Overview of fuses ....................................................................................................................620
33.1.3 Overview of control units..........................................................................................................623
33.1.4 Overview of sensors ................................................................................................................624
33.1.5 Overview actuators ..................................................................................................................625
33.2 Malfunctions in the central lubrication unit ...............................................................................627
33.2.1 Searching for the error in the central lubrication system..........................................................627
33.3 External starting of the machine ..............................................................................................627
33.4 Removing crop blockages........................................................................................................629
33.4.1 Bringing the machine into a safe state.....................................................................................629
33.4.2 Reversing intake/header ..........................................................................................................630
33.4.3 Removing crop blockages from the crop flow ..........................................................................632
33.4.3.1 Removing crop blockages in the area of the transfer shaft......................................................632
33.4.3.2 Removing crop blockages between the chopping drum and the discharge accelerator..........633
33.4.3.3 Removing crop blockage in the area of the discharge accelerator ..........................................636
33.4.3.4 Removing crop blockage above the channel support/in the spout ..........................................637
33.4.3.5 Removing crop blockage in the chopper unit...........................................................................638
33.5 Car jack contact points.............................................................................................................639
34 Waste disposal.......................................................................................................................641
Index........................................................................................................................................642
35 Declaration of conformity .....................................................................................................657
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1 Information on This Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for machines of type:
BX201-45 (BiG X 630)
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 Significance of the document
This is an important document. It is addressed to the user and contains safety-relevant
information.
Prior to starting work, read the complete document and observe its contents.
Keep this document ready to hand for the user of the machine.
Hand over this document to subsequent users.
1.3 Re-ordering
If this document has become completely or partially unusable or if another language is required,
you can request a replacement document by quoting the document number indicated on the
cover sheet. Furthermore, the document can also be downloaded online via
KRONEMEDIAhttps://media.mykrone.green or via the TIChttps://mykrone.green/control/
subsystemauth?system=S017.
1.4 Applicable documents
To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further
applicable documents.
Operating instructions for diesel engine, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Fuel specification for diesel engine, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Maintenance instructions for diesel engine, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Supplement to operating instructions "Error messages, information messages and
parameters"
Operating instructions for prefilter for diesel fuel, HYDAC
Operating instructions for header, KRONE
Operating instructions for transport wagon, KRONE
KRONE NIR Control dual operating instructions
Operating instructions for universal shaft
Circuit diagram, KRONE
Spare parts list, KRONE
Service record booklet, KRONE
1.5 Target group of this document
This document aims at the operator of the machine who fulfills the minimum requirements of
personnel qualification,see Page21.
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1.6 How to use this document
1.6.1 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 the tight seat of all screws on the machine, see Page15. (INFO: If you use an
electronic version of this document, click on the link to go to the specified page.)
For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the universal shaft
manufacturer.
1.6.2 Information on direction
Directional information in this document, such as front, rear, right and left, applies in the
direction of travel of the machine.
1.6.3 Term “machine”
Throughout the rest of this document, the “exact forage harvester” will also be referred to as the
“machine”.
1.6.4 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.
1.6.5 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.
1.6.6 Means of representation
Icons in the text
The following means of representation (icons) are used to present the text more clearly:
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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 W = width,
H = height, L = length)
Magnification of display detail
LH
Left side of machine
RH
Right side of machine
Direction of travel Direction of motion
Reference line for visible material Reference line for covered mater-
ial
Centre line Cable routes
Open Closed
Apply liquid lubricant (e.g. lubric-
ating 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.
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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).
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.
Notices 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:
INFO
Each safety sign is provided with an order number and can be ordered directly from the
manufacturer or from an authorised specialist dealer.
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1.6.7 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
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 self-propelled forage harvester and is used to chop crops.
The crops designated for the intended use of this machine in conjunction with
a KRONE XCollect are harvested thick-stemmed forage plants, e.g. maize plants,
a KRONE EasyCollect are harvested thick-stemmed forage plants, e.g. maize plants,
a KRONE XDisc are mown stalk and leaf crops,
a KRONE EasyFlow collected stalk and leaf crops,
a header for smallwood crops from cut groves.
The machine is designed exclusively for use in agriculture and may only be used when
all safety devices are available according to the operating instructions and are located in the
protective position.
all safety instructions of the operating instructions have been observed and complied with,
both in chapter “Basic safety instructions”, see Page21, and 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 Page21.
These operating instructions are part of the machine and must therefore be at hand when the
machine is in use. The machine may be operated only when the operator has received training
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.
The intended use shall also include the adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions set by the manufacturer.
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Any use beyond the intended usesee Page20 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:
Processing of crops which are outside the intended use of the machine,see Page20
Transport of people
Transport of goods
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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