Krone BA EasyCollect 600-3/750-3/900-3 FP Operating instructions

Original operating instructions

Maize header

EasyCollect 600-3 FP

EasyCollect 750-3 FP

EasyCollect 900-3 FP

(from serial no.: 1084152)

Order no.: 150 000 646 07 en

Status: 08.06.2023

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We

KRONE Agriculture SE

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

hereby declare as manufacturer of the product named below, on our sole responsibility,

that the

Machine: Maize header

Type: EasyCollect 600-3 FP, EasyCollect 750-3 FP,

EasyCollect 900-3 FP

to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following relevant provisions of:

• EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery)

The signing Managing Director is authorised to compile the technical documents.

Spelle, August 04, 2021

Jan Horstmann

(Managing Director, Design & Development)

Year of manufacture:

Machine no.:

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1 Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 3

2 To this Document ................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Validity ................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Re-Ordering ........................................................................................................................................ 7

2.3 Further applicable documents ............................................................................................................ 7

2.4 Target group of this document ........................................................................................................... 7

2.5 How to use this document .................................................................................................................. 8

2.5.1 Directories and References ........................................................................................................ 8

2.5.2 Direction Information ................................................................................................................... 8

2.5.3 Term “Machine” ........................................................................................................................... 8

2.5.4 Figures ........................................................................................................................................ 8

2.5.5 Scope of Document ..................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.6 Means of representation ............................................................................................................. 9

2.5.7 Conversion table ....................................................................................................................... 12

3 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Purpose of Use ................................................................................................................................. 14

3.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 14

3.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse ...................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Service life of the machine ............................................................................................................... 15

3.5 Basic safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 16

3.5.1 Importance of the operating instructions ................................................................................... 16

3.5.2 Personnel qualification .............................................................................................................. 16

3.5.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians ................................................................................. 17

3.5.4 Children in danger ..................................................................................................................... 17

3.5.5 Coupling the machine safely ..................................................................................................... 17

3.5.6 Structural changes to the machine ........................................................................................... 18

3.5.7 Additional equipment and spare parts ...................................................................................... 18

3.5.8 Workstations on the Machine .................................................................................................... 18

3.5.9 Operational safety: Technically perfect condition ..................................................................... 19

3.5.10 Danger zones ............................................................................................................................ 20

3.5.11 Keeping safety devices functional ............................................................................................. 22

3.5.12 Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................. 23

3.5.13 Safety sign on the machine ....................................................................................................... 23

3.5.14 Traffic safety .............................................................................................................................. 24

3.5.15 Parking the machine safely ....................................................................................................... 24

3.5.16 Consumables ............................................................................................................................ 25

3.5.17 Dangers associated with the operational environment ............................................................. 25

3.5.18 Sources of danger on the machine ........................................................................................... 26

3.5.19 Dangers associated with certain activities: Work on the machine ............................................ 27

3.5.20 Behaviour in hazardous situations and when accidents occur ................................................. 28

3.6 Safety routines ................................................................................................................................. 30

3.6.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine .......................................................................... 30

3.6.2 Supporting lifted machine and machine parts securely ............................................................ 30

3.6.3 Safely checking the oil level and changing the oil and filter element ........................................ 31

3.7 Location of the safety signs on the machine .................................................................................... 32

3.7.1 Ordering additional warning signs and information signs ......................................................... 36

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3.7.2 Attaching the safety signs and information signs ...................................................................... 36

3.7.3 Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 36

3.8 Location and meaning of the information signs on the machine ...................................................... 38

3.9 Safety Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 40

4 Machine Description ............................................................................................................................ 41

4.1 Machine overview ............................................................................................................................. 41

4.2 Overload protection .......................................................................................................................... 43

4.3 Identification Plate ............................................................................................................................ 44

4.3.1 Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 45

4.4 Approved adaptations ...................................................................................................................... 46

5 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................... 47

5.1 Consumables ................................................................................................................................... 48

5.1.1 Oils ............................................................................................................................................ 48

5.1.2 Lubricating grease ..................................................................................................................... 48

5.2 Ballasting of forage harvester .......................................................................................................... 49

6 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 50

6.1 Checks before starting up the machine for the first time .................................................................. 50

6.2 Adapting the machine to the CLAAS forage harvester, type 493 and up ........................................ 51

6.2.1 Aligning the coupling disc ......................................................................................................... 53

6.2.2 Connecting operation panel to forage harvester ....................................................................... 57

7 Start-up - CLAAS .................................................................................................................................. 58

7.1 Checking and observing before start-up .......................................................................................... 59

7.2 Attachment to the CLAAS forage harvester ..................................................................................... 60

7.3 Coupling ........................................................................................................................................... 60

7.3.1 Connecting Drive Type 491, Type 492 ..................................................................................... 61

7.3.2 Connecting the drive, type 493 and up ..................................................................................... 62

7.3.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses ...................................................................................................... 63

7.4 Detaching the machine..................................................................................................................... 65

7.4.1 Moving support jacks on right/left into parking position ............................................................ 65

7.4.2 Removing Hydraulic Lines ........................................................................................................ 66

7.4.3 Connecting ................................................................................................................................ 66

7.4.4 type 491, type 492 ..................................................................................................................... 67

7.4.5 from Type 493 ........................................................................................................................... 67

8 Driving and Transport .......................................................................................................................... 68

8.1 Preparing the machine for road travel .............................................................................................. 70

8.2 Switching off the machine ................................................................................................................ 70

8.3 Lifting the machine ........................................................................................................................... 71

9 Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 72

9.1 From transport into working position ................................................................................................ 72

9.1.1 Removing the protective cover ................................................................................................. 73

9.1.2 Support jacks right/left in transport position .............................................................................. 74

9.1.3 Swinging the right-hand / left-hand side parts into working position ......................................... 75

9.1.4 Locking Oscillating Movement of Header ................................................................................. 76

9.1.5 Swinging the plant divider into working position ....................................................................... 77

9.2 Using the Machine for Work ............................................................................................................. 78

9.2.1 Field mode on slopes ................................................................................................................ 78

9.2.2 Insert the maize header ............................................................................................................ 79

9.2.3 Setting the rotational speed of the maize header ..................................................................... 80

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9.2.4 Operating Main Gearbox ........................................................................................................... 81

9.2.5 Operating Input Gearbox........................................................................................................... 82

9.2.6 Operating row detection (for the version with “row detection”) ................................................. 83

9.2.7 Operating active ground contour (for the version with “active ground contour”)....................... 84

9.3 Switching from working position to transport position ...................................................................... 85

9.3.1 Swinging the plant divider into transport position ..................................................................... 85

9.3.2 Swinging the right hand / left hand side parts upward into transport position .......................... 86

9.3.3 Installing the front guard............................................................................................................ 87

9.4 Detaching the machine..................................................................................................................... 89

9.4.1 Moving support jacks on right/left into parking position ............................................................ 89

9.4.2 Removing Hydraulic Lines ........................................................................................................ 90

9.4.3 Connecting ................................................................................................................................ 90

9.4.4 type 491, type 492 ..................................................................................................................... 91

9.4.5 from Type 493 ........................................................................................................................... 91

10 Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 92

10.1 Setting Tubular Bars......................................................................................................................... 93

10.1.1 Increased Centre of Gravity of the Plants ................................................................................. 94

10.1.2 Adjusting reflector holder .......................................................................................................... 94

10.2 Adjusting holding-down device roller ................................................................................................ 95

10.2.1 Adjusting the sliding skid ........................................................................................................... 95

10.3 Adjusting the oscillation of the header ............................................................................................. 96

11 Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 97

11.1 Setting Tubular Bars......................................................................................................................... 99

11.1.1 Increased Centre of Gravity of the Plants ............................................................................... 100

11.1.2 Adjusting reflector holder ........................................................................................................ 100

11.2 Adjusting holding-down device roller .............................................................................................. 101

11.2.1 Adjusting the sliding skid ......................................................................................................... 101

11.3 Adjusting the oscillation of the header ........................................................................................... 102

12 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 104

12.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 105

12.1.1 Test run ................................................................................................................................... 105

12.2 Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................... 105

12.3 Maintenance table .......................................................................................................................... 106

12.4 Tightening torques .......................................................................................................................... 107

12.4.1 Metric Thread Screws with Control Thread............................................................................. 107

12.4.2 Metric Thread Screws with Fine Thread ................................................................................. 108

12.4.3 Metric Thread Screws with Countersunk Head and Hexagonal Socket ................................. 108

12.4.4 Tightening Torques for Locking Screws and Bleed Valves on the Gearboxes ....................... 109

12.5 Input gearbox ................................................................................................................................. 110

12.6 Main gearbox .................................................................................................................................. 111

12.7 Collector gearbox (upper section) .................................................................................................. 112

12.8 Collector gearbox (lower section on centre section) ...................................................................... 113

12.9 Collector gearbox (lower section on side part) ............................................................................... 114

12.10 Collector pre-tension on the central part (right hand / left hand) ................................................... 115

12.10.1 Checking the collector pre-tension .......................................................................................... 115

12.10.2 Correcting the collector pre-tension ........................................................................................ 115

12.11 Collector pre-tension on the side part (right hand / left hand) ........................................................ 116

12.11.1 Checking the collector pre-tension .......................................................................................... 116

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12.11.2 Correcting the collector pre-tension ........................................................................................ 116

12.11.3 Checking the collector pre-tension .......................................................................................... 117

12.11.4 Correcting the collector pre-tension ........................................................................................ 117

12.11.5 Checking the Collector Tensioning Function .......................................................................... 117

12.11.6 Correcting the Collector Tensioning Function ......................................................................... 117

12.12 Gaps on the centre frame .............................................................................................................. 118

12.13 Gaps on the side frame .................................................................................................................. 120

12.14 Scraper (right hand / left hand) ...................................................................................................... 121

12.14.1 Adjusting Scrapers on the Centre Section .............................................................................. 121

12.14.2 Adjusting the scraper on the side part .................................................................................... 122

12.15 Changing the tips ........................................................................................................................... 123

12.16 Adjusting the tips ............................................................................................................................ 124

12.16.1 Adjusting the side tips ............................................................................................................. 125

12.16.2 Adjusting the row tips .............................................................................................................. 125

12.16.3 Adjusting the central tip ........................................................................................................... 126

12.17 Converting Tip Retainer for Special Row Distances ...................................................................... 127

12.18 Aligning the guide brackets ............................................................................................................ 128

12.19 Releasing star ratchet clutch at the universal shaft ....................................................................... 129

12.20 Blade Changing .............................................................................................................................. 130

12.20.1 Replacing the fixed blades (bow and step blades) ................................................................. 130

12.20.2 Replacing the cutting blade on the right hand / left hand side parts ....................................... 132

12.20.3 Changing cutting blades on the central part right/left ............................................................. 135

12.20.4 Changing scraper blades on the side parts right/left and on the central part ......................... 136

12.21 Replacing the wear plates .............................................................................................................. 136

12.22 Hydraulics ....................................................................................................................................... 137

12.22.1 Hydraulic diagram ................................................................................................................... 138

12.22.2 Check hydraulic hoses ............................................................................................................ 139

13 Maintenance – lubrication chart ....................................................................................................... 140

13.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 140

13.1.1 Lubrication Chart ..................................................................................................................... 142

14 Placing in Storage .............................................................................................................................. 144

15 Before the Start of the New Season ................................................................................................. 145

15.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 145

15.2 Test run. ......................................................................................................................................... 146

16 Disposal of the machine .................................................................................................................... 147

16.1 Disposal of the machine ................................................................................................................. 147

17 Index ..................................................................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.

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2 To this Document

2.1 Validity

These operating instructions are valid for the maize header of the following types:

EasyCollect 600-3 FP, EasyCollect 750-3 FP, EasyCollect 900-3 FP

2.2 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. Contact data can be found in the chapter “Contact persons”.

The document can additionally be downloaded via KRONE MEDIA https://media.mykrone.green

.

2.3 Further applicable documents

To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further

applicable documents:

– Operating instructions of universal shaft(s)

– Forage harvester operating instructions

2.4 Target group of this document

This document aims at the operators of the machine fulfilling the minimum requirements of

personnel qualification; refer to chapter entitled Safety “Personnel Qualification”.

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2.5 How to use this document

2.5.1 Directories and References

Table of contents/headers:

The table of contents as well as the headers in this instruction are used for quick navigation in

the chapters.

Index directory:

In the index directory, you can find information on the desired subject via catchwords which are

in alphabetical order. The index directory can be found on the last page of this instruction.

Cross references:

Cross references to another place in the operating instructions or to another document are in

the text and specify the chapter and subchapter or section. The designation of subchapters or

sections is presented in quotation marks.

Example:

Check that all screws on the machine are tight, refer to chapter Maintenance, “Tightening

Torques”.

The subchapter or the section can be found via an entry in the table of contents and in the index

directory.

2.5.2 Direction Information

Direction information in this document such as front, rear, right and left always applies in the

direction of travel.

2.5.3 Term “Machine”

In the rest of this document the maize header is also referred to as the "machine".

2.5.4 Figures

The figures in this document do not always represent the exact machine type. The information

which refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document.

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2.5.5 Scope of 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.

2.5.6 Means of representation

Icons in the text

In this document, the following means of representation are used:

Action step

A bullet point (•) designates an action step you have to perform, as for example:

• Set the left outside mirror.

Sequence of actions

Several bullet points (•) located in front of a sequence of action steps identify a sequence of

actions to be performed step by step, as for example:

• Loosen counter nut.

• Set the screw.

• Tighten counter nut.

List

Dashes (-) identify lists such as, for example:

– Brakes

– Steering

– Lighting

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Symbols in figures

To visualize parts and actions steps, the following icons are used:

Icon

Explanation

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Reference sign for part

I

Position of a part (e.g. move from pos. I to pos. II)

X

Dimensions (e.g. B = width, H = height, L = length)

Action step: Tighten screws with torque key with specified tightening torque

Direction of motion

Direction of travel

opened

closed

enlargement of display detail

Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for visible parts

or visible mounting material

Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for covered

parts or covered mounting material

Laying routes

LH

Left-hand machine side

RH

Right-hand machine side

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Warning signs

Warning

WARNING! - Type and source of hazard!

Effect: Injuries, serious material damage.

• Measures for hazard prevention.

Caution

CAUTION! - Type and source of hazard!

Effect: Damage to property.

• Measures for risk prevention.

Notes with information and recommendations

Note

Effect: Economic benefit of the machine.

• Measures to be performed.

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2.5.7 Conversion table

By means of the following table, metric units can be converted into US units.

Quantity

SI Units (Metric)

Factor

Inch-Pound Units

Unit Name

Abbreviation

Unit Name

Abbreviation

Area

hectare

ha

2.47105

acre

acres

Flow

liters per

minute

L/min

0.2642

US gallon per

minute

gpm

cubic meter

per hour

m³/h

4.4029

Force

newton

N

0.2248

pound-force

lbf

Length

millimeter

mm

0.03937

inch

in.

meter

m

3.2808

foot

ft.

Power

kilowatt

kW

1.3410

horsepower

hp

Pressure

kilopascal

kPa

0.1450

pound per

square inch

psi

megapascal

MPa

145.0377

bar (non-SI)

bar

14.5038

Torque

newton meter

Nm

0.7376

pound-foot or

foot-pound

ft∙lbf

8.8507

pound-inch or

inch-pound

in∙lbf

Temperature

degree

Celsius

°C

°Cx1.8+32

degree

Fahrenheit

°F

Velocity

meter per

minute

m/min

3.2808

foot per

minute

ft/min

meter per

second

m/s

3.2808

foot per

second

ft/s

kilometer per

hour

km/h

0.6215

miles per

hour

mph

Volume

liter

L

0.2642

US gallon

US gal.

milliliter

ml

0.0338

US ounce

US oz.

cubic

centimeter

cm³

0.0610

cubic inch

in³

Weight

kilogram

kg

2.2046

pound

lbs

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3 Safety

3.1 Purpose of Use

The KRONE maize header EasyCollect 600-3 FP, EasyCollect 750-3 FP and EasyCollect

900-3 FP is a header with adapter frame designed exclusively to be attached to CLAAS forage

harvesters of the Jaguar series 8xx and 9xx.

The KRONE maize header EasyCollect 600-3 FP, EasyCollect 750-3 FP, EasyCollect 900-3 FP

is used for harvesting maize and other thick-stalked forage plants independently of rows.

When, e.g. harvesting Sudan grass, modifications to the maize header are required. Details on

the modification options are available from your local specialised dealer.

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3.2 Intended use

This machine is a maize header and is used to cut crops and to feed them to the forage

harvester.

The crops designated for the intended use of this machine are stem-type crops such as maize

plants.

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 in the

protective position.

– all safety instructions of the operating instructions have been observed and complied with,

both in chapter “Basic safety instructions” 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.

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.

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3.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse

Any use beyond the intended use, see chapter Safety, “Intended use”, 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 chapter Safety,

“Intended use”

– Transportation of people

– Transportation of goods

– Exceedance of the permitted technical total weight of the carrier vehicle

– Non-compliance with the safety signs on the machine and safety notices in the operating

instructions

– Performing fault clearance, 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 release the manufacturer from any liability for

consequential damage.

3.4 Service life of the machine

– The service life of this machine strongly depends on proper use and maintenance as well as

the operating conditions.

– Permanent operational readiness as well as long service life of the machine can be

achieved by observing the instructions and notes of these operating instructions.

– After each season of use, the machine must be checked thoroughly for wear and other

damage.

– Damaged and worn parts must be replaced before placing the machine into service again.

– After the machine has been used for five years, carry out full technical inspection of the

machine. According to the results of this inspection, a decision concerning the possibility of

reuse of the machine should be taken.

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3.5 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.

3.5.1 Importance of the operating instructions

The operating instructions are an important document and a part of the machine. They are

aimed at the user and contain safety-relevant information.

Only the procedures indicated in the operating instructions are reliable. If the operating

instructions are not observed, people may be seriously injured or killed.

• Before using the machine for the first time, read and follow all the “Basic Safety Instructions”

in the Safety chapter.

• Before working, also read and observe the respective sections in the operating instructions.

• Keep the operating instructions ready to hand for the user of the machine.

• Hand over the operating instructions to subsequent users.

3.5.2 Personnel qualification

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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3.5.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians

If the work (assembly, conversion, modification, extension, repairs, retrofitting) is performed

improperly on the machine, people may be seriously or fatally injured. To avoid accidents,

everyone who performs work according to these instructions must meet the following minimum

requirements:

• Qualified professional, with relevant training.

• Capable of assembling the (partially) disassembled machine according to the assembly

instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Capable of extending, modifying or repairing the function of the machine according to the

relevant instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Ability to perform the work safely according to these instructions.

• Understands the mode of operation of the work to be performed and the machine and is

able to identify and avoid the hazards associated with the work.

• Has read these instructions and is able to apply the information in these instructions

accordingly.

3.5.4 Children in danger

Children cannot assess danger and behave unpredictably.

As a result, children are especially at risk.

• Keep children away from the machine.

• Keep children away from consumables.

• Especially before starting up and moving the machine, ensure that there are no children in

the danger zone.

3.5.5 Coupling the machine safely

When the machine is connected incorrectly to a forage harvester, dangers are caused which

could lead to severe accidents.

• Observe all operating instructions when connecting:

– The operating instructions of the machine

– The operating instructions of the forage harvester

– The operating instructions of universal shaft

• Follow the coupling instructions, see chapter Initial Operation, “Adjusting the Machine to

Forage Harvester” and chapter Initial Operation “Attaching to the Forage Harvester”.

• Observe the changed driving behaviour of the combination.

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3.5.6 Structural changes to the machine

Structural changes and enhancements may impair the functionality and operational safety of the

machine. Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death.

Structural changes and enhancements are not permitted.

3.5.7 Additional equipment and spare parts

Additional equipment and spare parts which do not comply with the requirements of the

manufacturer may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.

• To ensure operational safety, use original parts or standard parts which correspond to the

requirements of the manufacturer.

3.5.8 Workstations on the Machine

Passengers

Passengers may be seriously injured by the machine or fall off the machine and get run over.

Ejected objects may strike and injure passengers.

• Never let people ride on the machine.

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3.5.9 Operational safety: Technically perfect condition

Operation only when the machine has been started up correctly

If the machine is not started up correctly according to these operating instructions, the

operational safety of the machine is not ensured. As a result, accidents may occur and people

may be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not use the machine unless it has been started up correctly, see chapter Start-up.

Technically perfect condition of the machine

Improper maintenance and adjustment may affect the operational safety of the machine and

cause accidents. As a result, people may be seriously injured or killed.

• Perform all maintenance and adjustment work according to the chapters Maintenance and

Adjustment.

• Before performing any maintenance or adjustment work, shut down and safeguard the

machine, see chapter Safety "Shutting down and safeguarding the machine".

Danger resulting from damage to the machine

Damage to the machine may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.

As a result, people may be seriously injured or killed. The following parts of the machine are

particularly important for safety:

– Safety devices

– Connecting devices

– Hydraulic system

– Universal shafts

If there are doubts about the operational safety of the machine, for example due to leaking fuel,

visible damage or an unexpected change to the operational behaviour:

• Shut down and safeguard the machine, see chapter Safety, "Shutting down and

safeguarding the machine".

• Immediately eliminate potential causes of damage, for example heavy soiling, or tighten

slack screws.

• If possible, repair the damage according to these operating instructions.

• In the case of damage which may affect operational safety and cannot be repaired

according to these operating instructions: Have damage repaired by a qualified service

centre.

Technical limit values

If the technical limit values of the machine are not observed, the machine may be damaged. As

a result, accidents may occur and people may be seriously injured or killed. Observance of the

following technical limit values is particularly important for safety:

– Maximum permitted operating pressure of hydraulics

– Maximum permitted drive speed

– Maximum permitted axle loads of forage harvester

• Observe limit values, refer to chapter “Technical Data”.

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3.5.10 Danger zones

When the machine is switched on, a danger zone may be created around this machine.

To avoid getting into the danger zone of the machine, maintain at least the safety distance.

If the safety distance is not followed, people may be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not switch on the drives and the engine until you are sure that no one has ignored the

safety distance.

• If people ignore the safety distance, switch off the drives.

• Stop the machine in the shunting operation and field mode.

The safety clearance is:

For machine in shunting operation and

field mode

In front of the machine

30 m

Behind the machine

5 m

Laterally to the machine

3 m

For machine switched on without driving motion

In front of the machine

3 m

Behind the machine

5 m

Laterally to the machine

3 m

The safety distances named here are minimum distances according to the intended use. These

safety distances must be increased depending on operating conditions and environmental

conditions, when required.

• Before performing any work in the danger zone of the machine: Shut down and safeguard

the machine, see chapter Safety, "Shutting down and safeguarding the machine". This also

applies to brief inspection work.

• Consider the information in all relevant operating instructions:

– The operating instructions of the machine

– The operating instructions of the universal shaft

– The operating instructions of the forage harvester

– The operating instructions of the transport wagon

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