Krone BA BiG X 880 (BX404-30) Operating instructions

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Original operating instructions
Document number: 150000768_10_us
Version: 16/12/2022
BX404-30
Precision forage harvester
BiG X 880
From machine number: 1106070
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Original operating instructions 150000768_10_us
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Table of contents
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1 Information on This Document...............................................................................................13
1.1 Validity .......................................................................................................................................13
1.2 Significance of the document.....................................................................................................13
1.3 Re-ordering ................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Applicable documents................................................................................................................13
1.5 Target group of this document ...................................................................................................13
1.6 How to use this document..........................................................................................................14
1.6.1 Directories and references.........................................................................................................14
1.6.2 Information on direction .............................................................................................................14
1.6.3 Term “machine”..........................................................................................................................14
1.6.4 Figures .......................................................................................................................................14
1.6.5 Scope of the document ..............................................................................................................14
1.6.6 Means of representation ............................................................................................................14
1.6.7 Conversion table ........................................................................................................................17
2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................18
2.1 Intended use ..............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse................................................................................................18
2.3 Service life of the machine.........................................................................................................19
2.4 Basic safety instructions ............................................................................................................19
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions..........................................................................................19
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel ....................................................................19
2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians..................................................................................20
2.4.4 Children in danger......................................................................................................................20
2.4.5 Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................20
2.4.6 Structural modifications on the machine ....................................................................................21
2.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts .......................................................................................21
2.4.8 Jobs on the machine..................................................................................................................21
2.4.9 Operational safety: Technically sound condition........................................................................22
2.4.10 Danger zones.............................................................................................................................23
2.4.11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices .....................................................................................25
2.4.12 Personal protective equipment ..................................................................................................25
2.4.13 Safety sign on the machine........................................................................................................26
2.4.14 Road safety................................................................................................................................26
2.4.15 Parking the machine safely .......................................................................................................27
2.4.16 Consumables .............................................................................................................................27
2.4.17 Chemicals ..................................................................................................................................28
2.4.18 Dangers arising from environment.............................................................................................28
2.4.19 Sources of danger on the machine ............................................................................................30
2.4.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down ........................................31
2.4.21 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the machine ....................................32
2.4.22 Dangers in connection with certain activities: checking and charging batteries ........................33
2.4.23 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and tyres..............................33
2.4.24 Behaviour in dangerous situations and in case of accidents .....................................................34
2.5 Safety routines ...........................................................................................................................34
2.5.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine...........................................................................34
2.5.2 Securing raised machine and machine parts against lowering..................................................35
2.5.3 Carrying out oil level check and oil and filter element changes safely.......................................35
2.5.4 Running actuator test.................................................................................................................36
2.6 Safety sign on the machine........................................................................................................36
2.7 Information signs on the machine ..............................................................................................55
2.8 Safety equipment .......................................................................................................................64
2.8.1 SMV emblem .............................................................................................................................66
2.8.2 Fire extinguisher ........................................................................................................................66
3 Data memory ............................................................................................................................68
4 Machine Description................................................................................................................69
4.1 Machine overview ......................................................................................................................69
4.1.1 Contents of the storage compartment........................................................................................70
4.2 Labelling.....................................................................................................................................71
4.3 Lighting ......................................................................................................................................72
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4.3.1 Road travel lighting ....................................................................................................................72
4.3.2 Working lights ............................................................................................................................73
4.3.3 Maintenance lighting ..................................................................................................................74
4.4 Function description chopping crops .........................................................................................74
5 Technical Data..........................................................................................................................76
5.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................76
5.2 Technically permitted maximum speed (road travel) .................................................................76
5.3 Engine data................................................................................................................................77
5.4 Traction drive .............................................................................................................................77
5.5 Electrical system ........................................................................................................................77
5.6 Airborne noise emission.............................................................................................................77
5.7 Ambient temperature .................................................................................................................78
5.8 Vibration values .........................................................................................................................78
5.9 tow coupling ...............................................................................................................................78
5.10 Power supply for headers – power ............................................................................................78
5.11 Power supply for headers – hydraulics ......................................................................................78
5.12 Power supply for headers – electrics .........................................................................................78
5.13 Consumables .............................................................................................................................78
5.13.1 oils..............................................................................................................................................79
5.13.2 Lubricating grease .....................................................................................................................81
5.13.3 Coolant.......................................................................................................................................81
5.13.4 Refrigerant (air conditioning)......................................................................................................81
5.13.5 Fuel/urea....................................................................................................................................82
5.14 Tyres ..........................................................................................................................................82
5.15 Total weights and axle loads......................................................................................................83
5.16 Released headers......................................................................................................................85
6 Control and Display Elements ................................................................................................86
6.1 Overview of operating elements ................................................................................................86
6.2 Opening doors and windows of cabin .......................................................................................86
6.3 Control and display elements on the steering column ...............................................................89
6.3.1 Steering column switch ..............................................................................................................89
6.3.1.1 Activating horn ...........................................................................................................................89
6.3.1.2 Switching direction indicators on/off...........................................................................................90
6.3.1.3 Switching parking light, dipped beam and work lightings on/off.................................................90
6.3.1.4 Switching full beam on/off ..........................................................................................................92
6.3.1.5 Actuating headlamp flasher .......................................................................................................92
6.3.1.6 Switching windshield wipers on/off ...........................................................................................92
6.3.2 Indicator and warning lamps ......................................................................................................93
6.3.3 Switching the flashing warning light on/off .................................................................................94
6.4 Actuating service brake..............................................................................................................94
6.5 Actuate the trailer brake system (for "trailer brake system" version) .........................................95
6.6 Actuating the momentary foot switches (for "Momentary foot switches in the cabin" version) ..96
6.7 Mirror adjuster............................................................................................................................96
6.8 Setting the anti-collision mirror...................................................................................................97
6.9 Keypad for wiper and warning beacon.......................................................................................98
6.10 Lighting on the cabin ladder and right ladder.............................................................................98
6.11 Interior lighting .........................................................................................................................100
6.12 Operating elements on control lever ........................................................................................100
6.13 Control and display elements on the keypad ...........................................................................104
6.14 Main mode switch ....................................................................................................................106
6.15 Quick-stop switch.....................................................................................................................107
6.16 Navigation module ...................................................................................................................107
6.17 Ignition lock ..............................................................................................................................109
6.18 Additional keypad.....................................................................................................................109
6.19 Sockets ....................................................................................................................................110
6.19.1 Cigarette lighter 12 Volt ...........................................................................................................110
6.19.2 12 V socket/24 V socket ..........................................................................................................111
6.19.3 Diagnostics sockets .................................................................................................................112
6.19.4 In-cab socket............................................................................................................................112
6.19.5 USB connection .......................................................................................................................112
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6.20 Grinding control unit.................................................................................................................113
6.21 Quick-stop switch grinding control unit ....................................................................................114
6.22 Opening and closing side hoods and rear hood ......................................................................115
7 Initial operation ......................................................................................................................117
7.1 Checklist for initial operation ....................................................................................................117
7.2 Mounting warning panels in operating position........................................................................118
7.3 Mounting fire extinguisher........................................................................................................118
7.4 Mounting licence plate .............................................................................................................119
7.5 Connecting side tank to main tank...........................................................................................119
8 Start-up ...................................................................................................................................121
8.1 Check before start-up ..............................................................................................................121
8.2 Setting driver’s seat .................................................................................................................122
8.2.1 Air-cushioned comfort seat ......................................................................................................122
8.2.1.1 Operating air-cushioned comfort seat (for "Standard" version)................................................123
8.2.1.2 Operating air-cushioned comfort seat (for "ACTIVO" version).................................................125
8.2.1.3 Turning the driver's seat (for the "Swivel seat adapter" design) ..............................................129
8.2.2 Steering column adjustment ....................................................................................................129
8.2.3 Setting the terminal ..................................................................................................................130
8.2.4 Monitor for camera monitoring .................................................................................................131
8.2.5 Sun visor ..................................................................................................................................132
8.2.6 Adjustable air nozzles ..............................................................................................................133
8.2.7 Inside rear mirror......................................................................................................................133
8.3 General aspects.......................................................................................................................133
8.3.1 Instructional seat......................................................................................................................133
8.3.2 Cooling box (version with "Insulated thermobox")....................................................................134
8.3.3 Drawer for first-aid kit and operating instructions.....................................................................134
9 Start-up – Grass mode/direct cut header ............................................................................135
9.1 Removing the corn conditioner ................................................................................................136
9.2 Installing the grass channel .....................................................................................................140
9.3 Adjusting the air intake.............................................................................................................141
9.4 Removing round brush from the rotating screen......................................................................142
9.5 Setting Lifting Unit Hydraulics ..................................................................................................142
9.6 Removing grain capture sheet .................................................................................................143
9.7 Disconnecting the side and additional tanks from the main tank .............................................144
9.7.1 Disconnecting the side tank from the main tank ......................................................................144
9.7.2 Disconnecting the additional tank from the main tank .............................................................145
9.8 Removing rear weight ..............................................................................................................145
9.9 Removing spout extension.......................................................................................................147
9.10 Mounting camera in grass mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) .......149
9.11 Dismounting camera in maize mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) .150
9.12 Removing husk comb (version with "Husk comb")...................................................................151
9.12.1 Removing the maintenance flap and deflector sheet...............................................................151
9.12.2 Removing blade support and husk comb.................................................................................153
9.12.3 Removing wear plate ...............................................................................................................154
9.12.4 Mounting wear plate (without window) and deflector sheet .....................................................154
9.12.5 Mounting maintenance flap transfer shaft................................................................................155
10 Start-up – Maize mode...........................................................................................................156
10.1 Removing the grass channel ...................................................................................................157
10.2 Installing the corn conditioner ..................................................................................................158
10.3 Adjusting the air intake.............................................................................................................163
10.4 Pressing round brushes onto the rotating screen ....................................................................164
10.5 Adjusting the lifting unit hydraulics...........................................................................................164
10.6 Mounting grain capture sheet ..................................................................................................165
10.7 Connecting the side and additional tanks from the main tank .................................................165
10.7.1 Connecting the side tank to the main tank...............................................................................166
10.7.2 Connecting the additional tank to the main tank ......................................................................166
10.8 Mounting spout extension ........................................................................................................166
10.9 Mounting camera in maize mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) ......171
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10.10 Dismounting camera in grass mode position (for "EasyLoad auto-loading system" version) ..173
10.11 Attach rear weight ....................................................................................................................174
10.12 Installing husk comb (version with "Husk comb").....................................................................177
10.12.1 Removing the maintenance flap transfer shaft and wear plate................................................177
10.12.2 Mounting wear plate.................................................................................................................179
10.12.3 Mounting husk comb................................................................................................................180
10.12.4 Mounting blade support ...........................................................................................................181
10.12.5 Mounting maintenance flap transfer shaft and deflector sheet ................................................183
11 Commissioning – Grass/maize mode for the transition period.........................................184
12 Start-up – Attaching and removing EasyFlow ....................................................................188
12.1 Mounting EasyFlow..................................................................................................................189
12.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................189
12.1.2 Connecting EasyFlow ..............................................................................................................190
12.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................192
12.1.4 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................193
12.2 Removing EasyFlow ................................................................................................................193
12.3 Putting Down EasyFlow ...........................................................................................................195
13 Commissioning – Attaching and removing XCollect..........................................................196
13.1 Attaching XCollect....................................................................................................................197
13.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................197
13.1.2 Connecting XCollect ................................................................................................................198
13.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................200
13.1.4 Moving support jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................201
13.1.5 Enabling additional axle on the terminal ..................................................................................202
13.2 Removing XCollect ..................................................................................................................202
13.3 Parking XCollect ......................................................................................................................205
14 Start-up – Attaching and removing EasyCollect.................................................................206
14.1 Mounting EasyCollect ..............................................................................................................207
14.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................207
14.1.2 Connecting EasyCollect...........................................................................................................208
14.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses.....................................................................................................210
14.1.4 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................211
14.2 Removing EasyCollect.............................................................................................................212
14.3 Putting down EasyCollect .......................................................................................................215
15 Start-up – Attaching and removing XDisc ...........................................................................216
15.1 Mounting XDisc........................................................................................................................217
15.1.1 Preparing the intake.................................................................................................................217
15.1.2 Connecting XDisc ....................................................................................................................217
15.1.3 Moving parking jacks on right/left into transport position .........................................................220
15.2 Removing XDisc ......................................................................................................................220
15.3 Putting down XDisc..................................................................................................................222
16 Driving and Transport ...........................................................................................................223
16.1 Preparing the machine for road travel......................................................................................223
16.1.1 Transport position ....................................................................................................................224
16.1.2 Moving header to transport position.........................................................................................224
16.1.3 Moving intake into transport position .......................................................................................227
16.1.4 Swivelling spout into transport position....................................................................................227
16.1.5 Opening the stop cock additional running gear on the XCollect ..............................................228
16.2 Starting engine.........................................................................................................................228
16.2.1 Observing indicator and warning lamps...................................................................................230
16.3 Behaviour after the engine has stalled.....................................................................................231
16.4 Starting up machine .................................................................................................................231
16.4.1 Setting the acceleration behaviour...........................................................................................231
16.4.2 Notes on driving the machine ..................................................................................................232
16.4.3 Driving forwards and stopping .................................................................................................232
16.4.3.1 Cruise control...........................................................................................................................233
16.4.4 Driving backward and stopping................................................................................................234
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16.5 Stopping the machine ..............................................................................................................235
16.5.1 Stopping machine by using control lever .................................................................................235
16.5.2 Stopping machine with the service brake ................................................................................236
16.6 Couple brake pedals (for "trailer brake system" version).........................................................237
16.7 Applying parking brake ............................................................................................................237
16.8 Switching off the engine...........................................................................................................239
16.9 Fitting wheel chocks.................................................................................................................239
16.10 Main battery switch ..................................................................................................................240
16.11 Parking the machine ................................................................................................................241
16.12 Towing the machine.................................................................................................................241
16.12.1 Releasing the parking brake manually.....................................................................................242
16.13 Preparing the machine for shipment ........................................................................................243
16.13.1 Lashing the machine................................................................................................................243
17 Operation device....................................................................................................................245
17.1 Raising and lowering lifting unit ...............................................................................................246
17.2 Aligning pendulum tube horizontally ........................................................................................246
17.3 Releasing header locking.........................................................................................................247
17.4 Trailer operation.......................................................................................................................248
17.4.1 Connecting trailer.....................................................................................................................249
17.4.2 Disconnecting trailer ................................................................................................................250
17.5 Silage additives unit .................................................................................................................251
17.5.1 Internal silage additives unit coarse dosing (for "Controlled silage additives unit" design)......252
17.5.2 Internal silage additives unit fine dosing (for "controlled silage additives unit fine dosing" design)
.................................................................................................................................................259
17.5.3 Connecting an additional silage additives unit (for "External silage additives unit" version)....264
17.6 Field mode on slopes...............................................................................................................265
17.7 Setting inclination-dependent distribution of traction of the traction drive (for "inclination sensor"
version) ....................................................................................................................................265
17.8 Fast change of direction of travel (fast reversing)....................................................................266
17.9 Operating intake/header ..........................................................................................................267
17.10 Lifting unit control.....................................................................................................................269
17.11 Setting spout ...........................................................................................................................272
17.12 Adjusting discharge distance ...................................................................................................272
17.13 TractionControl/Traction control system ..................................................................................273
17.14 Automatic steering system.......................................................................................................274
17.15 Setting chop length ..................................................................................................................276
17.16 Metal detection.........................................................................................................................277
17.17 RockProtect .............................................................................................................................279
17.18 ConstantPower ........................................................................................................................279
17.19 Engine speed management .....................................................................................................280
17.20 AutoScan .................................................................................................................................281
17.21 CropControl..............................................................................................................................282
17.22 PowerSplit................................................................................................................................283
17.23 Contents sensor system ..........................................................................................................285
17.24 Operating VariQuick electrically...............................................................................................288
17.25 Operating VariLOC chop length gearbox.................................................................................288
17.25.1 Switching VariLOC cutting length gearbox ..............................................................................290
17.25.2 VariLOC cutting length gearbox settings on the terminal.........................................................291
17.26 Operating the EasyLoad auto-loading system .........................................................................294
17.26.1 Camera monitor status display ................................................................................................294
17.26.2 Setting EasyLoad auto-loading system....................................................................................296
17.26.3 Activating/deactivating EasyLoad auto-loading system ...........................................................299
17.26.4 Selecting filling strategy ...........................................................................................................299
17.26.5 Filling to rear ............................................................................................................................300
17.27 Operating the cabin lift .............................................................................................................301
17.28 Operating the dirt seal..............................................................................................................302
18 Terminal ..................................................................................................................................304
18.1 Display design..........................................................................................................................304
18.2 Description display...................................................................................................................305
18.3 Input window ............................................................................................................................305
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18.4 Selection window .....................................................................................................................307
19 Terminal machine functions .................................................................................................309
19.1 Status line ................................................................................................................................310
19.2 Malfunctions indicated on malfunction warning panel..............................................................316
19.2.1 Warning lamps – urea tank filling level ....................................................................................317
19.2.2 Warning lamps – urea quality, errors or manipulation on the exhaust aftertreatment system .318
19.3 Keys in the title bar ..................................................................................................................319
19.3.1 “Counters” menu ......................................................................................................................319
19.3.2 “Error” menu.............................................................................................................................329
19.3.3 Main menu ...............................................................................................................................333
19.4 Direct input “Field mode”..........................................................................................................333
19.4.1 Temporarily change working width or number of rows ............................................................334
19.4.2 Changing the header speed.....................................................................................................335
19.4.3 Change chop length.................................................................................................................335
19.4.4 Changing the lifting unit control default value ..........................................................................336
19.4.5 Changing Corn Conditioner Roller Distance ............................................................................336
19.5 Information area.......................................................................................................................337
19.6 Engine and driving data display range.....................................................................................337
19.7 Displaying malfunctions in the "Engine and driving data" display range..................................341
19.8 Traction drive indicator lights ...................................................................................................341
20 Terminal - Menus ...................................................................................................................344
20.1 Menu structure .........................................................................................................................344
20.2 Bringing up menu level ............................................................................................................353
20.3 Navigating in menus ................................................................................................................354
20.3.1 Changing/saving parameter.....................................................................................................355
20.4 “Diagnostics” menu explanation...............................................................................................355
20.5 "Machine" menu.......................................................................................................................357
20.5.1 "Tanks" menu...........................................................................................................................359
20.5.2 "Cabin lift" menu.......................................................................................................................360
20.5.3 "Electronics" menu...................................................................................................................360
20.5.3.1 "E-Solutions" menu ..................................................................................................................361
20.5.3.2 "Telemetry" menu.....................................................................................................................361
20.5.3.3 "Active errors" menu ................................................................................................................363
20.5.3.4 "Error history" menu.................................................................................................................364
20.5.3.5 "Control units overview" menu .................................................................................................365
20.5.3.6 "Control unit versions" menu....................................................................................................367
20.5.3.7 "Information" menu...................................................................................................................368
20.5.4 "Camera systems" menu..........................................................................................................369
20.5.5 "Lighting" menu........................................................................................................................369
20.6 “Cabin” menu ...........................................................................................................................371
20.6.1 “Terminal” menu.......................................................................................................................373
20.6.2 “Armrest” menu ........................................................................................................................374
20.6.3 “Control Lever” menu ...............................................................................................................375
20.6.4 "Interior lighting" menu.............................................................................................................376
20.6.5 “Control Unit Versions” menu...................................................................................................377
20.6.6 “Printer” menu ..........................................................................................................................378
20.6.7 "Automatic climate control" menu ............................................................................................378
20.6.8 "Wiper" menu ...........................................................................................................................380
20.6.9 "Mirror heating" menu ..............................................................................................................381
20.6.10 "Momentary foot switch" menu.................................................................................................381
20.7 "Lubrication" menu...................................................................................................................382
20.7.1 "Central lubrication" menu........................................................................................................383
20.7.2 "Intermediate gearbox" menu...................................................................................................385
20.8 "Crop flow" menu .....................................................................................................................385
20.8.1 “Header” menu.........................................................................................................................388
20.8.2 “Header Drive” menu ...............................................................................................................389
20.8.3 "AutoScan" menu.....................................................................................................................390
20.8.4 “Intake” menu...........................................................................................................................390
20.8.5 "Foreign object detection" menu ..............................................................................................391
20.8.6 “Lifting Unit” menu....................................................................................................................392
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20.8.7 "Grinding device and counterblade" menu...............................................................................393
20.8.8 “Main Coupling” menu..............................................................................................................395
20.8.9 “Corn Conditioner” menu .........................................................................................................396
20.8.10 “Discharge Accelerator” menu .................................................................................................399
20.8.11 "Content material sensor" menu ..............................................................................................400
20.8.12 "CropControl" menu .................................................................................................................401
20.8.13 "Silage additives units" menu...................................................................................................404
20.8.13.1 "External silage additives unit" menu.......................................................................................404
20.8.13.2 "Silage additives unit fine dosing" menu ..................................................................................404
20.8.13.3 "Silage additives unit coarse dosing" menu .............................................................................405
20.9 "Spout" menu ...........................................................................................................................406
20.9.1 "Spout" menu ...........................................................................................................................407
20.9.2 "Auto-loading system" menu....................................................................................................409
20.10 “Engine” menu .........................................................................................................................410
20.10.1 “Diesel Engine” menu ..............................................................................................................411
20.10.2 “ConstantPower” menu ...........................................................................................................412
20.10.3 "Compressed air cleaning" menu.............................................................................................413
20.11 “Hydraulics” menu....................................................................................................................414
20.11.1 “Header Locking” menu ..........................................................................................................415
20.11.2 “Work Hydraulics” menu ..........................................................................................................415
20.11.3 “Auxiliary Hydraulics” menu .....................................................................................................416
20.12 “Drive Functions” menu............................................................................................................416
20.12.1 “Automatic Steering System” menu .........................................................................................417
20.12.2 “Traction Drive” Menu ..............................................................................................................418
20.12.3 “Rear Axle” menu.....................................................................................................................420
20.12.4 "Trailer brake" menu ................................................................................................................421
20.13 “Season Settings” menu ..........................................................................................................422
20.14 "User level" menu.....................................................................................................................423
21 Settings...................................................................................................................................424
21.1 Optimising crop flow.................................................................................................................424
21.2 Optimising discharge capacity of the machine.........................................................................425
21.2.1 Adjusting overhang of chopping blades ...................................................................................425
21.2.2 Setting drum base ...................................................................................................................425
21.2.3 Setting the rear wall discharge accelerator..............................................................................428
21.3 Setting the corn conditioner/grass channel holding-down clamp.............................................432
21.4 Setting deflector sheet on the corn conditioner........................................................................433
22 Maintenance - General Information......................................................................................434
22.1 Observe the service record booklet .........................................................................................434
22.2 Maintenance table....................................................................................................................435
22.2.1 Maintenance – Before the season ...........................................................................................435
22.2.2 Maintenance – After the season ..............................................................................................436
22.2.3 Maintenance – Once after 1 hour ............................................................................................437
22.2.4 Maintenance – Once after 10 hours.........................................................................................438
22.2.5 Maintenance – 6 times after every 10 hours............................................................................438
22.2.6 Maintenance – Once after 50 hours.........................................................................................438
22.2.7 Maintenance – Once after 200 hours.......................................................................................439
22.2.8 Maintenance – Once after 500 hours.......................................................................................439
22.2.9 Maintenance – Once after 1000 km.........................................................................................439
22.2.10 Maintenance – At the beginning of the cold season ................................................................439
22.2.11 Maintenance – Every 10 hours, at least daily ..........................................................................439
22.2.12 Maintenance – Weekly.............................................................................................................441
22.2.13 Maintenance – Every 30 hours ................................................................................................441
22.2.14 Maintenance – Every 50 hours ................................................................................................441
22.2.15 Maintenance – Every 100 hours ..............................................................................................442
22.2.16 Maintenance – Monthly............................................................................................................442
22.2.17 Maintenance – Every 250 hours ..............................................................................................442
22.2.18 Maintenance – Every 500 hours ..............................................................................................443
22.2.19 Maintenance – Every 1,000 hours, at least after the season...................................................444
22.2.20 Maintenance – Every 1000 hours, at least before the start of the season...............................445
22.2.21 Maintenance – Every 2,000 hours, at least once a year..........................................................446
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22.2.22 Maintenance – Every 2 years ..................................................................................................446
22.2.23 Maintenance – Every 3 years ..................................................................................................446
22.2.24 Maintenance – Every 4,000 hours, at least every four years...................................................446
22.2.25 Maintenance – As needed .......................................................................................................446
22.3 Tightening torques ...................................................................................................................448
22.4 Cleaning the machine ..............................................................................................................451
22.5 Compressed air connections to clean with compressed air.....................................................452
22.6 Swivel the ladder to the cabin to the side ................................................................................452
22.7 Securing cabin lift.....................................................................................................................453
23 Maintenance - Engine ............................................................................................................455
23.1 Overview of engine ..................................................................................................................456
23.2 Dirt deposits in engine compartment .......................................................................................456
23.2.1 Cleaning engine compartment with compressed air ................................................................457
23.3 Engine oil level.........................................................................................................................457
23.3.1 Checking engine oil level ........................................................................................................457
23.3.2 Topping up engine oil...............................................................................................................458
23.4 Cleaning fuel tank ....................................................................................................................459
23.5 Fuel prefilter/water separator ...................................................................................................459
23.5.1 Changing the fuel filter element ...............................................................................................460
23.5.2 Cleaning the fuel prefilter sight glass .......................................................................................460
23.5.3 Draining condensation water out of the fuel prefilter................................................................460
23.6 Refuelling .................................................................................................................................461
23.7 Topping up urea solution .........................................................................................................462
23.8 Vent fuel filter ...........................................................................................................................464
23.9 Vent the diesel engine fuel system ..........................................................................................464
23.10 Engine coolant .........................................................................................................................465
23.11 Checking the engine coolant level ...........................................................................................466
23.12 Checking engine piping............................................................................................................467
23.12.1 Checking pipework in the air conditioning and heating system ...............................................467
23.12.2 Check pipework of the engine cooling system and the charge air...........................................468
23.12.3 Checking pipework of the air intake .........................................................................................469
23.12.4 Check pipework of the exhaust aftertreatment system ............................................................470
23.12.5 Checking fuel lines...................................................................................................................470
23.13 Cleaning air filter ......................................................................................................................471
23.14 Replacing safety cartridge .......................................................................................................472
23.15 Maintaining the air dryer ..........................................................................................................472
23.16 Shutting down the diesel engine ..............................................................................................473
24 Maintenance – Compressed Air System..............................................................................474
24.1 Drain condensation water from the compressed air tank.........................................................474
24.2 Retighten tensioning straps at the compressed air tank ..........................................................475
25 Maintenance – Basic Machine ..............................................................................................476
25.1 Cleaning the windows and outside rear-view mirrors of the cabin...........................................476
25.2 Checking/refilling windscreen washer system .........................................................................477
25.3 Maintaining air conditioning and heating..................................................................................478
25.3.1 Components of air conditioning ...............................................................................................478
25.3.2 Replacing/cleaning fresh air filter.............................................................................................479
25.3.3 Replacing/cleaning circulation filter..........................................................................................479
25.4 Cleaning cooler and cooler compartment ................................................................................480
25.5 Draining coolant .......................................................................................................................481
25.6 Maintaining chassis..................................................................................................................482
25.6.1 Checking attachment of steering cylinder ................................................................................482
25.6.2 Checking fitting of track rod .....................................................................................................482
25.6.3 Checking the hub cover of the rear axle, with front wheel drive version..................................483
25.6.4 Checking the hub bearing of the rear axle, for the front-wheel drive version...........................483
25.6.5 Checking attachment of wheel hub gearbox............................................................................484
25.7 Maintaining brake (Bosch) .......................................................................................................485
25.8 Maintaining belt drives ............................................................................................................486
25.8.1 Checking kraftband ..................................................................................................................486
25.8.2 Checking pulley........................................................................................................................487
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25.9 Maintaining tyres and wheels...................................................................................................487
25.9.1 Checking/maintaining tyres......................................................................................................487
25.9.2 Retighten wheel nuts ...............................................................................................................488
25.9.3 Running direction of tyres ........................................................................................................488
25.9.4 Changing tyre size ...................................................................................................................488
25.10 Maintaining tow coupling..........................................................................................................489
25.11 Checking the fire extinguisher..................................................................................................490
25.12 Checking gap dimensions between rear and side hoods ........................................................490
26 Maintenance – Feed System .................................................................................................492
26.1 Removing intake unit with mounting cart .................................................................................492
26.2 Mounting intake unit with installation cart ................................................................................495
26.3 Removing intake unit with header............................................................................................497
26.4 Mounting intake unit with header .............................................................................................499
26.5 Grinding chopping blades ........................................................................................................501
26.5.1 Grinding the chopping blades when intake is not mounted .....................................................503
26.5.2 Checking the grinding stone and cleaning the grinding channel..............................................503
26.5.3 Performing grinding process ....................................................................................................504
26.5.4 Readjusting the counterblade ..................................................................................................506
26.5.5 Grinding and readjusting counterblade (for the version with "automatisch counterblade
adjustment") .............................................................................................................................508
26.6 Readjusting or replacing grinding stone...................................................................................510
26.6.1 Checking grinding stone ..........................................................................................................510
26.6.2 Readjusting grinding stone ......................................................................................................511
26.6.3 Replacing grinding stone .........................................................................................................513
26.7 Readjusting or changing chopping blades ...............................................................................516
26.8 Working with half the number of chopping blades ...................................................................530
26.9 Turning or replacing counterblade ...........................................................................................531
26.10 Operating the mounting cart of the chopper unit (for "Chopper unit mounting cart" design) ...533
26.10.1 Setting mounting cart ...............................................................................................................533
26.10.2 Parking mounting cart ..............................................................................................................534
26.11 Turning or replacing conveyor bars of pre-compression roller.................................................534
26.12 Changing conveyor bars on feed roller ....................................................................................535
26.13 Adjusting the gap between the scraper and flat roller..............................................................535
26.14 Adjusting the gap between the compression roller and scraper ..............................................538
26.15 Setting the springs on the intake unit.......................................................................................539
27 Maintenance - Crop Flow.......................................................................................................541
27.1 Access points to crop flow .......................................................................................................541
27.1.1 Removing the grass channel ...................................................................................................542
27.1.2 Installing the grass channel .....................................................................................................542
27.1.3 Opening maintenance flap transfer shaft .................................................................................542
27.1.4 Removing drum base and grating base (version with "Grating base").....................................543
27.1.5 Mounting drum base and grating base (version with "Grating base")......................................545
27.1.6 Removing the rear wall of the discharge accelerator...............................................................546
27.1.7 Reinstalling the rear wall of the discharge accelerator ............................................................547
27.1.8 Removing maintenance flap in channel support ......................................................................547
27.1.9 Opening maintenance flap in the spout ...................................................................................548
27.2 Maintaining the corn conditioner ..............................................................................................549
27.2.1 Lubricating the deflection roll of the corn conditioner belt after washing .................................549
27.2.2 Check the corn conditioner with rollers for wear and tear........................................................550
27.3 Maintenance discharge accelerator .........................................................................................551
27.3.1 Cleaning the bearing of the discharge accelerator ..................................................................551
27.3.2 Checking discharge scoops ....................................................................................................552
27.3.3 Removing/installing discharge scoops.....................................................................................552
27.3.4 Checking and adjusting discharge accelerator scraper ...........................................................553
27.4 Setting corn conditioner ...........................................................................................................554
27.5 Maintenance husk comb (version with "Husk comb") ..............................................................557
28 Maintenance - Hydraulic System..........................................................................................560
28.1 Pressure limiting valves ...........................................................................................................560
28.2 Hydraulic oil .............................................................................................................................561
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28.3 Maintaining hydraulic oil tank...................................................................................................561
28.4 Changing the high-pressure filter.............................................................................................562
28.5 Changing the charge pressure fan drive filter element ............................................................563
28.6 Checking hydraulic hoses ........................................................................................................564
29 Maintenance - Gearbox .........................................................................................................565
29.1 Overview of gearboxes ............................................................................................................565
29.2 Servicing the main gearbox .....................................................................................................565
29.3 Servicing the transfer gearbox .................................................................................................568
29.4 Maintaining intermediate gearbox intake .................................................................................569
29.5 Maintaining bottom roller gearbox............................................................................................570
29.6 Maintaining top roller gearbox..................................................................................................571
29.7 Maintaining wheel hub gearbox ...............................................................................................572
29.8 Maintaining spout rotary drive gearbox....................................................................................574
29.9 Servicing VariLOC chop length gearbox..................................................................................575
30 Maintenance – Electrics ........................................................................................................578
30.1 Batteries...................................................................................................................................579
30.1.1 Cleaning and maintaining batteries..........................................................................................580
30.1.2 Charging batteries....................................................................................................................580
30.1.3 Replacing batteries .................................................................................................................581
30.2 Maintaining alternator ..............................................................................................................583
30.3 Maintaining starter ...................................................................................................................584
31 Maintenance - Lubrication ....................................................................................................585
31.1 Lubricating universal shafts .....................................................................................................585
31.1.1 Lubricating the universal shaft drive intake..............................................................................586
31.1.2 Lubricating the universal shaft upper roller gearbox ................................................................586
31.1.3 Lubricating universal shaft header ...........................................................................................587
31.1.4 Lubricating the double joint ......................................................................................................588
31.1.5 Lubricating universal joints on the transfer gearbox ................................................................588
31.2 Lubrication chart - machine......................................................................................................588
32 Maintenance – Central Lubrication System .......................................................................596
32.1 Distributor blocks of the central lubrication unit .......................................................................596
32.2 Lubricants ................................................................................................................................601
32.3 Filling the lubricant tank ...........................................................................................................601
32.4 Check filling level .....................................................................................................................602
32.5 Starting intermediate lubrication ..............................................................................................603
33 Malfunction, cause and remedy ...........................................................................................604
33.1 Electrics/electronics BiG X defective .......................................................................................604
33.1.1 Cable break, short circuit .........................................................................................................604
33.1.2 Overview of fuses ....................................................................................................................606
33.1.3 Overview of control units..........................................................................................................609
33.1.4 Overview of sensors ................................................................................................................610
33.1.5 Overview actuators ..................................................................................................................611
33.2 Malfunctions in the central lubrication unit ...............................................................................613
33.2.1 Searching for the error in the central lubrication system..........................................................613
33.3 External starting of the machine ..............................................................................................613
33.4 Removing crop blockages in area of crop flow ........................................................................615
33.5 Car jack contact points.............................................................................................................620
34 Waste disposal.......................................................................................................................622
35 Index........................................................................................................................................623
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1 Information on This Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for machines of type:
BX404-30 (BiG X 880)
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
You can request a replacement document if this document became completely or partly
unusable, or if you need it in a different language. Please specify the document number shown
on the cover page in your order. Alternatively, you can download the document online from
KRONE MEDIA https://media.mykrone.green.
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, Liebherr Machines Bulle S.A.
Supplement to operating instructions "Error messages, information messages and
parameters"
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19.
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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14. (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
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19, 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19.
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18 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18
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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2.3 Service life of the machine
The service life of this machine depends on its proper operation and maintenance as well
as the operating and harvesting conditions.
By heeding the instructions and information in these operating instructions, permanent
operational readiness and a long service life of the machine can be achieved.
After each operating season, inspect the entire machine for wear and other damage.
Replace damaged and worn components before recommissioning the machine.
Carry out a full technical inspection of the machine after five years of machine operation
and make a decision on further machine usage taking the results of this inspection into
account.
Theoretically, the service life of this machine is unlimited as all worn or damaged
components can be replaced.
2.4 Basic safety instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings may result in injuries and damage to
the environment and property.
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions
The operating instructions are an important document and a part of the machine. They are
intended for the user and contain information that is relevant to safety.
Only the procedures specified in the operating instructions are safe. If the operating instructions
are not followed, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Prior to using the machine for the first time, read and observe the "Basic safety notices"
completely.
Prior to starting work, read and observe the respective sections in the operating instructions
too.
Keep the operating instructions easily accessible for the machine user at all times.
Hand over the operating instructions to subsequent users.
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel
If the machine is not used properly, people may be seriously injured or killed. To avoid
accidents, each person who works with the machine must satisfy the following minimum
requirements:
He is physically capable of controlling the machine.
He can work safely with the machine in accordance with these operating instructions.
He understands the method of operation of the machine within the scope of his work and
can identify and avoid the dangers associated with the work.
He has read the operating instructions and can implement the information in the operating
instructions accordingly.
He is familiar with driving vehicles safely.
For road travel he has adequate knowledge of the highway code and has the stipulated
driving licence.
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2.4 Basic safety instructions
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Original operating instructions 150000768_10_us
2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians
If the work (assembly, conversion, modification, extension, repairs, retrofitting) is performed
improperly on the machine, people may be seriously or fatally injured. To avoid accidents,
everyone who performs work according to these instructions must meet the following minimum
requirements:
Qualified professional, with relevant training.
Capable of assembling the (partially) disassembled machine according to the assembly
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
He is capable, e.g. by attending a training course, of extending, modifying or repairing the
function of the machine according to the relevant instructions provided by the manufacturer.
He has read the operating instructions and can implement the information in the operating
instructions accordingly.
Ability to perform the work safely according to these instructions.
Understands the mode of operation of the work to be performed and the machine and is
able to identify and avoid risk in carrying out the necessary work.
Has read these instructions and is able to implement the information explained in these
instructions accordingly.
2.4.4 Children in danger
Children are not in a position to assess dangers and behave unpredictably.
Thus children are particularly at risk.
Children are especially at risk when climbing up and down the machine.
There is no possibility to secure children sufficiently on the self-propelled machine.
Vibrations can be particularly harmful to children's bodies.
Children may initiate dangerous movements of the machine.
Never take children on the self-propelled harvester.
Keep children away from the machine.
Keep children away from consumables.
Make sure that there are no children in the danger zone, especially when starting and
triggering machine movements.
2.4.5 Connecting the machine
If headers or trailers not connected properly to the forage harvester, serious accidents could be
caused.
When connecting, observe the following operating instructions:
the header operating instructions
the trailer operating instructions
the machine operating instructions
the universal shaft operating instructions
Follow the coupling instructions:
for headers see Page188 und see Page206.
for trailers see Page248
Observe the changed driving behaviour of the combination.
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