Krone BA BIG M 400 Operating instructions

O r i g i n a l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s

Self-propelled

High-Performance Mower-Conditioner

Big M 400

</v>

(

<v>T - ab Masch.-Nr.</v>

from serial no.

</v>

: 810 580)

<v>T - Bestell-Nr.</v>

Order no.

</v>

: 150 000 123 02 en

<v>B - Titelbild</v> </v>

11.10.2010

Foreword

2

Pos: 1 /BA/Ko nformitätserkläru ngen/Selbstfahr er/Neu ab 201 0/BiG M 400 @ 48\mod_1285 829217921_78. doc @ 45832 3

CV0

EC Declaration of Conformity

We, Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

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

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

that the

Machine: Self-propelled Large-area Mower

Type / Types: BiG M 400 CV, BiG M 400 CRI

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

EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery) and EC Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)

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

Spelle, 30.09.10

Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann

(Managing Director, Design and Development)

Year of manufacture: Machine No.:

Pos: 2 /BA/Vor wort/Sehr geehrt er Kunde @ 0\ mod_11956263 00326_78.d oc @ 905

Dear customer,

You have now received the operating instructions for the KRONE

product which you have purchased.

These operating instructions contain important information for the

proper use and safe operation of the machine.

If these operating instructions should become wholly or partially

unusable, you can obtain replacement operating instructions for

your machine by stating the number given overleaf.

Pos: 3 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruc h------ @ 0\mod_ 11961753112 26_0.doc @ 4 165

Foreword

3

Pos: 4.1 /Überschrift en/Überschrift en 1/U-Z/Vor wort @ 0\ mod_1195627720 123_78.doc @ 982

1 Foreword

Pos: 4.2 /BA/Vor wort/Selbstfahr er/Verehrter Ku nde BiG M 40 0 @ 0\mod_1 195626522451_ 78.doc @ 925

Dear Customer

On buying the Self-Propelled High-Performance Mower-Conditioner Big M 400 you have

selected a quality product from KRONE.

We are grateful for the confidence you have invested in us in buying this machine.

It is important to read the operating instructions very carefully before you start operating the

machine so that the Self-Propelled High-Performance Mower-Conditioner Big M 400 may be

used to its maximum capacity.

The contents of this manual are laid out in such a way that you should be able to perform any

task by following the instructions step by step. It contains extensive notes and information about

maintenance, how to use the machine safely, secure working methods, special precautionary

measures and available accessories. It is essential, important and useful for the operational

safety, reliability and durability of the Self-Propelled High-Performance Mower-Conditioner Big

M 400, that these notes and information are adhered to.

Pos: 4.3 /BA/Vor wort/Selbstfahr er/Weiteren V erlauf Big M @ 0 \mod_1195 627075279_7 8.doc @ 963

Note

Throughout the remainder of these operating instructions, the "Self-Propelled High

Performance Mowing Conditioner "Big M" will also be referred to as the "machine / vehicle".

Pos: 4.4 /BA/Vor wort/Beachten Sie für Maschi ne @ 0\mod_ 1195626904076 _78.doc @ 944

Please note:

The operating instructions are part of your machine.

Only operate this machine after you have been trained to do so and according to these

instructions.

It is essential to observe the safety instructions!

It is also necessary to observe the relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally

recognised regulations concerning safety, occupational health and road traffic.

All information, illustrations and technical data in these operating instructions correspond to the

latest state at the time of publication.

We reserve the right to make design changes at any time and without notification of reasons.

Should you for any reason not be able to use these operating instructions either wholly or

partially, you can receive a replacement set of operating instructions for your machine by

quoting the number supplied overleaf.

We hope that you will be satisfied with your KRONE machine.

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH

Spelle

Pos: 5 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruc h------ @ 0\mod_ 11961753112 26_0.doc @ 4 165

Table of Contents

4

Pos: 6 /BA/Inhalts verzeichnis @ 0\mod_11968 61555655_78. doc @ 15165

2 Table of Contents

1 Foreword ................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 17

3.1 Validity ............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.2 Identification Plate ........................................................................................................................... 17

3.3 Information Required for Questions and Orders.............................................................................. 18

3.4 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................... 18

3.5 Machine overview ............................................................................................................................ 19

3.6 Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 20

3.6.1 Technical Data / Vehicle .............................................................................................................. 20

3.6.2 Technical Data / Mower CV ......................................................................................................... 21

3.6.3 Technical Data / Mower CRI ........................................................................................................ 21

4 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Identification of the hazard warnings ............................................................................................... 22

4.2.1 Re-Ordering the Adhesive Safety and Information Labels .......................................................... 23

4.2.2 Affixing the Adhesive Safety and Information Labels .................................................................. 23

4.2.3 Contact ......................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3 Position of the Adhesive Safety Stickers on the Machine ............................................................... 24

4.3.1 Basic machine „front -/ rear view“ ................................................................................................ 24

4.3.2 Basic machine „left and right side hand of machine” ................................................................... 26

4.3.3 Lateral mowing unit left / right ...................................................................................................... 28

4.3.4 Front mowing unit ........................................................................................................................ 30

4.4 Position of the General Information Labels on the Machine ............................................................ 32

4.4.1 Basic machine „front -/ rear view“ ................................................................................................ 32

4.4.2 Basic machine „left and right side hand of machine” ................................................................... 34

4.4.3 Lateral mowing unit left / right ...................................................................................................... 36

4.4.4 Front mowing unit ........................................................................................................................ 38

4.5 Identifying Symbols in the Operating Instructions ........................................................................... 40

4.6 Identification of the hazard warnings ............................................................................................... 40

4.6.1 Personnel Qualification and Training Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. ..................................... 41

4.6.2 Dangers in Case of Non-compliance with the Safety Instructions ............................................... 41

4.6.3 Safety-conscious work practices ................................................................................................. 41

4.7 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulations ............................................................... 42

4.8 Self-propelled working machine ...................................................................................................... 43

4.9 Autopilot ........................................................................................................................................... 44

4.10 Implements ...................................................................................................................................... 45

4.11 Hydraulic system ............................................................................................................................. 45

Table of Contents

5

4.12 Battery .............................................................................................................................................. 46

4.13 Cooling system ................................................................................................................................ 46

4.14 Tyres ................................................................................................................................................ 46

4.15 Emergency exit ................................................................................................................................ 46

4.16 Working in the vicinity of power transmission lines ......................................................................... 47

4.17 Fire preventions ............................................................................................................................... 47

4.18 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 48

4.19 Telephone and radio sets ................................................................................................................ 48

4.19.1 Wheel chocks........................................................................................................................... 48

4.19.2 Main battery switch .................................................................................................................. 49

5 Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

5.1 Ladder to driver's cabin ................................................................................................................... 51

5.2 Opening the cabin door ................................................................................................................... 52

5.3 Operators controls ........................................................................................................................... 53

5.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 53

5.4 Air comfort seat ................................................................................................................................ 54

5.4.1 Setting the left armrest ................................................................................................................. 56

5.4.2 Right armrest ............................................................................................................................... 56

5.4.3 Storage compartment for first-aid kit/operating instructions ........................................................ 57

5.4.4 Passenger seat ............................................................................................................................ 58

5.4.5 Emergency exit ............................................................................................................................ 59

5.4.6 Diagnosis socket – motor ............................................................................................................ 60

5.5 Steering column and foot pedals ..................................................................................................... 61

5.5.1 Steering column adjustment ........................................................................................................ 62

5.5.2 Horn ............................................................................................................................................. 63

5.5.3 Indicator switch ............................................................................................................................ 63

5.5.4 Full beam ..................................................................................................................................... 64

5.5.5 Headlamp flasher ......................................................................................................................... 64

5.5.6 Using the operating brake ............................................................................................................ 65

5.6 Switch group roof panel ................................................................................................................... 66

5.7 Lighting ............................................................................................................................................ 67

5.7.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 67

5.7.2 Indicator, hazard warning flasher and brake light ........................................................................ 68

5.7.2.1 Switching on the indicator .................................................................................................... 68

5.7.2.2 Brake light ............................................................................................................................ 68

5.7.2.3 Switching on the hazard warning flasher ............................................................................. 68

5.7.3 Side light/dipped beam ................................................................................................................ 69

5.7.3.1 Switching on the parking light .............................................................................................. 69

5.7.3.2 Switching on the dipped beam............................................................................................. 69

5.7.4 Working floodlights ...................................................................................................................... 70

Table of Contents

6

5.7.4.1 Working floodlights "down the side and at the right/left mowing units" ............................... 71

5.7.4.2 Working floodlights Cab ....................................................................................................... 71

5.7.4.3 Working floodlight Bottom front............................................................................................ 72

5.7.4.4 Working floodlight rear ......................................................................................................... 72

5.7.5 Allround lights (optional) .............................................................................................................. 73

5.7.6 Interior lighting ............................................................................................................................. 74

5.7.7 Spotlight ....................................................................................................................................... 75

5.8 Outside mirrors ................................................................................................................................ 76

5.8.1 Left outside mirror ........................................................................................................................ 76

5.8.2 Right outside mirror and anti-collision mirror ............................................................................... 77

5.8.2.1 Setting the right outside mirror ............................................................................................. 77

5.8.2.2 Setting the anti-collision mirror ............................................................................................ 77

5.9 Inside mirror ..................................................................................................................................... 77

5.10 Sun blind .......................................................................................................................................... 78

5.11 Windshield wipers ............................................................................................................................ 78

5.12 Washer system – windshield ........................................................................................................... 79

5.13 Switch panel .................................................................................................................................... 80

5.14 Panel switches and pilot lamps........................................................................................................ 81

5.14.1 Actuating release switches ...................................................................................................... 82

5.14.2 Release switch – road/field ...................................................................................................... 83

5.14.3 Autopilot release switch / - optional ......................................................................................... 84

5.14.4 Release switch - holding brake ................................................................................................ 85

5.14.5 Release switch travelling gear ................................................................................................. 86

5.14.6 Axle separation key ................................................................................................................. 87

5.14.7 Engine failure pilot lamp .......................................................................................................... 88

5.14.8 Charge indicator lamp .............................................................................................................. 88

5.14.9 Ignition lock .............................................................................................................................. 89

5.14.10 Cigarette lighter / 12-V socket ................................................................................................. 90

5.14.11 Diagnostics socket / USB connection ...................................................................................... 91

5.15 Multi-function lever ........................................................................................................................... 92

5.15.1 Multi-function lever (continued) ................................................................................................ 94

5.15.1.1 Driving .............................................................................................................................. 94

5.16 Klimatronik / heating ........................................................................................................................ 95

5.16.1 Control and display elements .................................................................................................. 95

5.16.2 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 97

5.16.3 Switching on the System ......................................................................................................... 97

5.16.4 Setting the Desired Cab Temperature ..................................................................................... 97

5.16.5 Switch air conditioning On / Off ............................................................................................... 98

5.16.6 Switch REHEAT mode On / Off ............................................................................................... 99

5.16.7 Manual setting of evaporator fan speed ................................................................................ 100

Table of Contents

7

5.16.8 Switching the Temperature Display to ° Fahrenheit .............................................................. 101

5.16.9 Showing Faults in the Display ................................................................................................ 101

5.17 Adjustable air jets .......................................................................................................................... 103

5.18 Radio .............................................................................................................................................. 104

6 Info centre "EasyTouch" ................................................................................................................... 106

6.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 106

6.2 Information section ........................................................................................................................ 108

6.2.1 Status line (I) .............................................................................................................................. 109

6.2.2 Motor data (II) information section ............................................................................................. 110

6.2.3 Information section of the travelling gear data (III) .................................................................... 111

6.2.4 Information section of settings (IV and V) .................................................................................. 112

6.2.5 Drive data information section (VI) ............................................................................................ 112

6.3 Quick Access Keys in the Basic Screen ........................................................................................ 113

6.3.1 Quick access "Reverse ventilation" ........................................................................................... 113

6.3.2 Quick access "Hydraulically adjustable cutting height" (optional) ............................................. 114

6.3.3 Quick access "Hydraulically adjustable lateral spring compensation" (ground pressure) (optional)

116

6.3.4 Quick access "Customer Data Counter" .................................................................................... 118

6.3.5 Changing a customer record (1) or creating a new one ............................................................ 119

6.3.5.1 Switching the counter on or off .......................................................................................... 120

6.3.5.2 Delete customer counter .................................................................................................... 121

6.3.6 Quick access "Hydraulic axle suspension" ................................................................................ 122

6.3.6.1 From the "Road travel" basic screen ................................................................................. 122

6.3.6.2 From the "Field mode" basic screen .................................................................................. 123

6.3.7 Quick access "Machine settings" ............................................................................................... 124

6.3.8 Menu Level ................................................................................................................................ 125

6.3.9 Short overview ........................................................................................................................... 125

6.3.10 Bringing up a Menu Level ...................................................................................................... 126

6.4 Main Menu 1 "Settings" ................................................................................................................. 127

6.5 Menu 1-1 "Parameters" ................................................................................................................. 128

6.5.1 Entering parameters .................................................................................................................. 129

6.6 Menu 1-2 "Machine setting" ........................................................................................................... 130

6.6.1 Menu 1-3 "Units" ........................................................................................................................ 135

6.6.2 Menu 1-4 "Language" ................................................................................................................ 136

6.6.3 Menu 1-5 "Display" .................................................................................................................... 137

6.6.4 Menu 1-5-1 "Contrast" ............................................................................................................... 138

6.6.5 Menu 1-5-2 Beeper .................................................................................................................... 139

6.6.6 Beeper limited by time ............................................................................................................... 140

6.6.7 Menu 1-5-4 Direction of Rotation ............................................................................................... 141

6.6.8 Menu 1-6 Date/time ................................................................................................................... 142

Table of Contents

8

6.7 Main Menu 2 Counters .................................................................................................................. 143

6.7.1 Machine Data Counter ............................................................................................................... 143

6.7.1.1 Deleting the Machine Data Counters (Sets 1 to 3) ........................................................... 144

6.7.2 Switching to Customer DataCounters ...................................................................................... 144

6.8 Main Menu 3 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 145

6.8.1 Menu 3-1 "Calibration of cutting height" .................................................................................... 146

6.8.2 Menu 3-4 „Manual mode“ .......................................................................................................... 149

6.8.3 Status display of general sensors (2) ........................................................................................ 151

6.9 Main Menu 4 Service ..................................................................................................................... 152

6.9.1 Menu 4-1 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 153

6.9.2 Display of Release Conditions Not Met for Diagnostics ............................................................ 154

6.9.3 Display of possible faults for diagnostics ................................................................................... 155

6.9.4 Menu 4-1-1 Diagnostics of axle suspension .............................................................................. 156

6.9.5 Menu 4-1-3 Diagnostics of spring compensation ...................................................................... 159

6.9.6 Menu 4-1-4 Diagnostics of cutting height .................................................................................. 165

6.9.7 Menu 4-1-5 Diagnostics of hydraulic auger hood ...................................................................... 173

6.9.8 Menu 4-1-6 Sideshift diagnostics............................................................................................... 179

6.9.9 Menu 4-1-7 Diagnostics front guard flaps .................................................................................. 184

6.9.10 Menu 4-1-10 Diagnostics Work ............................................................................................. 189

6.9.11 Menu 4-1-11 CAN bus ........................................................................................................... 200

6.9.12 Menu 4-1-12 Travelling gear .................................................................................................. 201

6.9.13 Menu 4-1-13 Electronics ........................................................................................................ 212

6.9.14 Menu 4-1-14 Diesel engine .................................................................................................... 213

6.9.15 Menu 4-1-15 Joystick ............................................................................................................. 215

6.9.16 Menu 4-1-16 Control unit console ......................................................................................... 217

6.9.17 Menu 4-1-17 Display .............................................................................................................. 219

6.10 Menu 4-2 Error list ......................................................................................................................... 220

6.11 Menu 4-3 "Service level" ................................................................................................................ 225

6.12 Menu 4-4 Information ..................................................................................................................... 226

6.12.1 Menu 4-4-1 Joystick ............................................................................................................... 227

6.12.2 Menu 4-4-2 Software ............................................................................................................. 228

6.12.3 Menu 4-4-3 Machine .............................................................................................................. 230

6.13 Menu 5 Basic Screen ..................................................................................................................... 231

6.13.1 Error Messages...................................................................................................................... 232

6.13.2 Information message ............................................................................................................. 233

7 Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 235

7.1 Fitting the guard cloths .................................................................................................................. 235

7.2 Folding Down Lateral Mowing Units .............................................................................................. 235

7.2.1 Description of Installation ........................................................................................................... 237

7.2.2 Guard cloths (CRI with upper roller drive) ................................................................................. 238

Table of Contents

9

7.2.3 Adjusting the Warning Panel ..................................................................................................... 239

7.3 Installation of Cutter Blades ........................................................................................................... 239

8 Start-up ................................................................................................................................................ 240

8.1 Check before Start-up .................................................................................................................... 240

8.2 Daily checks ................................................................................................................................... 240

8.2.1 On the Basic Machine ................................................................................................................ 241

8.2.2 On the mowing units .................................................................................................................. 241

9 Driving and Transport ........................................................................................................................ 242

9.1 Transport / Road Travel ................................................................................................................. 242

9.2 Preparation for transport/road travel .............................................................................................. 243

9.2.1 Folding Up the Guards ............................................................................................................... 243

9.2.2 Move the front mowing unit to central position (with sideshift option) ....................................... 244

9.2.3 Check lock ................................................................................................................................. 245

9.2.4 Disable the shut-off valve on the front outrigger ........................................................................ 246

9.2.5 Release switch – road/field ........................................................................................................ 246

9.2.6 Release switch travelling gear ................................................................................................... 247

9.3 Starting the engine ......................................................................................................................... 248

9.3.1 Killing the engine ....................................................................................................................... 250

9.3.2 Starting with an Auxiliary Battery ............................................................................................... 250

9.4 Starting to Drive ............................................................................................................................. 250

9.4.1 Setting the acceleration behaviour ............................................................................................ 251

9.4.2 General on Driving ..................................................................................................................... 251

9.4.3 Preventing an overheating of the hydrostatic system ................................................................ 252

9.4.4 Driving forwards ......................................................................................................................... 253

9.4.5 Reversing ................................................................................................................................... 254

9.5 Cruise control ................................................................................................................................. 255

9.5.1 Storing the speed for the cruise control mode ........................................................................... 255

9.5.2 Activating cruise control ............................................................................................................. 256

9.5.3 Deactivating cruise control ......................................................................................................... 256

9.6 Stopping ......................................................................................................................................... 257

9.6.1 Stopping with the multi-function lever ........................................................................................ 257

9.6.2 Stopping with Foot Brakes ......................................................................................................... 258

9.7 Parking Brake ................................................................................................................................ 259

9.8 Switch off the engine ..................................................................................................................... 260

9.9 Switch off the machine ................................................................................................................... 260

9.10 Towing ........................................................................................................................................... 261

9.10.1 Releasing the holding brake manually ................................................................................... 261

10 Operation – Mowing Units ................................................................................................................. 262

10.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 262

10.2 Operation of Mowing Units ............................................................................................................ 263

Table of Contents

10

10.3 Folding Down Lateral Mowing Units .............................................................................................. 264

10.3.1 Lowering the Lateral Mowing Units from Transport Position to Headland Position .............. 265

10.3.2 Lowering the Lateral Mowing Units from Headland Position to Working Position ................. 265

10.3.3 Lower the front mowing unit into working position ................................................................. 266

10.4 Headland Position .......................................................................................................................... 267

10.5 Mowing Unit Drive .......................................................................................................................... 268

10.5.1 Switching the Mowing Unit Drives On and Off ....................................................................... 269

10.5.2 Switching the Left Mowing Unit Drive On/Off ........................................................................ 269

10.5.3 Switching the Right Mowing Unit Drive On/Off ...................................................................... 270

10.5.4 Switching the Front Mowing Unit Drive On/Off ...................................................................... 271

10.5.5 Switching All Mowing Unit Drives On/Off ............................................................................... 272

10.6 Folding Up Lateral Mowing Units ................................................................................................... 273

10.6.1 Checking the Lock on the Lateral Mowing Units ................................................................... 274

10.6.2 Lifting the Lateral Mowing Units from working Position to Headland Position ...................... 274

10.6.3 Folding the Lateral Mowing Units from Headland Position to Transport Position ................. 275

10.6.4 Check lock ............................................................................................................................. 276

10.7 Raising the Front Mowing Unit to Transport Position .................................................................... 276

10.8 Mowing ........................................................................................................................................... 277

10.9 Game animal protection ................................................................................................................. 278

10.9.1 Moving the guards into the working position ......................................................................... 279

10.9.2 Semi-automatic mode ............................................................................................................ 280

10.9.3 Mowing with Individual Mowing Units .................................................................................... 280

10.9.4 Quick stop .............................................................................................................................. 281

10.9.5 Quick change of direction of travel (quick reversing)............................................................. 281

10.9.6 Switching Axle Separation On and Off .................................................................................. 282

11 Adjusting the mowing units .............................................................................................................. 283

11.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 283

11.2 Adjusting the cutting height............................................................................................................ 284

11.2.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 284

11.2.2 Adjusting the Lifting Height .................................................................................................... 285

11.2.2.1 Front mowing unit .......................................................................................................... 285

11.2.3 Adjusting the cutting height .................................................................................................... 286

11.2.3.1 Lateral Mowing Unit ....................................................................................................... 286

11.3 Adjusting the Compensation Springs ............................................................................................ 288

11.3.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 289

11.3.2 Lateral Mowing Unit ............................................................................................................... 290

11.4 Adjusting the Tedder Speed .......................................................................................................... 291

11.4.1 Lateral Mowing Unit ............................................................................................................... 291

11.4.2 Front mowing unit (CV) .......................................................................................................... 292

11.5 Adjusting the conditioner plate ...................................................................................................... 293

Table of Contents

11

11.6 Adjusting the roller conditioner (optional extra/Big M CRI) ............................................................ 294

11.6.1 Adjusting the roller distance ................................................................................................... 294

11.6.2 Adjusting the roller pressure .................................................................................................. 295

11.7 Setting of the Scraper on the Cross Conveyor (Optional) ............................................................. 296

11.8 Adjusting the swath width .............................................................................................................. 297

11.8.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 297

11.8.2 Lateral Mowing Unit ............................................................................................................... 298

11.9 Adjusting the track control arm on the lateral mowing units .......................................................... 299

11.10 Deflector Plates.......................................................................................................................... 299

11.10.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 299

11.11 Deactivating the axle suspension .............................................................................................. 300

12 Special Equipment – Mowing Units .................................................................................................. 301

12.1 Converting the Tedder Deflector Plate to an Auger-Type Cross Conveyor .................................. 301

12.1.1 Removing the tedder deflector plate ...................................................................................... 302

12.1.2 Releasing the tension jacks ................................................................................................... 302

12.1.3 Removing the tedder deflector plate ...................................................................................... 303

12.1.4 Checking the Tines ................................................................................................................ 304

12.1.5 Removing the guard .............................................................................................................. 304

12.1.6 Installing the auger-type cross conveyor ............................................................................... 305

12.1.7 Locking the tension jacks ....................................................................................................... 306

12.2 Tensioning the V-belts ................................................................................................................... 306

12.2.1 Installing the guard ................................................................................................................ 307

12.2.2 Connecting the speed sensor ................................................................................................ 307

12.2.3 Removing the floor plates ...................................................................................................... 308

12.2.4 Relaying the Lubrication Lines ............................................................................................... 310

12.2.5 Installation Instructions – Bulge Bags for Big M 400 with BSS ............................................. 311

12.2.6 Switching on the auger monitoring mode .............................................................................. 312

12.2.7 Converting an Auger-Type Cross Conveyor to a "Tedder deflector plate unit" ..................... 314

12.3 Additional Equipment – Mulching Device ...................................................................................... 315

12.4 Removing Mowing Units ................................................................................................................ 316

12.4.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 316

12.4.2 Removing of the compensation springs ................................................................................ 317

12.4.3 To remove the PTO shaft: ..................................................................................................... 318

12.4.4 Removing the Weiste Triangle ............................................................................................... 320

12.4.5 Attaching the Front Mowing Unit ............................................................................................ 322

12.4.6 Removing the Side Mowing Unit ............................................................................................ 323

12.4.7 Attaching the Lateral Mowing Unit ......................................................................................... 330

12.4.8 The remainder of the installation is in reverse order to the removal procedure. ................... 332

13 Maintenance – Engine ........................................................................................................................ 333

13.1 Maintenance Table – Engine ......................................................................................................... 334

Table of Contents

12

13.2 Contamination in the engine compartment .................................................................................... 335

13.3 Cleaning the Engine Compartment with Compressed Air ............................................................. 335

13.4 Engine oil level ............................................................................................................................... 336

13.4.1 Engine oil and filter replacement ........................................................................................... 336

13.5 Fuel filter/water separator .............................................................................................................. 337

13.5.1 Replacing the fuel filter .......................................................................................................... 337

13.5.2 Empty the water separator ..................................................................................................... 337

13.6 Replacing the fuel filter element .................................................................................................... 338

13.7 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................ 339

13.8 Tanks ............................................................................................................................................. 340

13.9 Venting the fuel system ................................................................................................................. 341

13.10 Engine coolant ........................................................................................................................... 341

13.11 Engine coolant - checks and controls ........................................................................................ 342

13.12 Air filter ....................................................................................................................................... 343

13.12.1 Safety cartridge ...................................................................................................................... 343

14 Maintenance – Mowing Units ............................................................................................................ 345

14.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 345

14.1.1 Test run .................................................................................................................................. 346

14.2 Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................... 346

14.3 Maintenance Table – Mowing Units .............................................................................................. 347

14.4 Tool box ......................................................................................................................................... 348

14.5 Tightening Torques ........................................................................................................................ 348

14.6 Tightening Torques (Countersunk Screws) ................................................................................... 349

14.6.1 Deviating Torque ................................................................................................................... 349

14.7 Opening the Front Guard ............................................................................................................... 350

14.8 Eliminating Blockages on the Cross Conveyor .............................................................................. 351

14.9 Shear pins on the conditioner ........................................................................................................ 352

14.10 Filling Quantities and Lubrication Designations for Gearboxes ................................................. 353

14.10.1 Oil Level Check and Oil Change Intervals (Gearboxes) ........................................................ 353

14.11 Main gearbox ............................................................................................................................. 354

14.11.1 Lateral Mowing Unit ............................................................................................................... 354

14.12 Angular gearbox ........................................................................................................................ 355

14.12.1 Front Mowing Unit (CV+CRI) ................................................................................................. 355

14.13 Input gearbox ............................................................................................................................. 356

14.13.1 Front Mowing Unit (CV+CRI) ................................................................................................. 356

14.14 Speed gearbox........................................................................................................................... 357

14.14.1 Front mowing unit (CV) .......................................................................................................... 357

14.15 Angular gearbox ........................................................................................................................ 358

14.15.1 CRI ......................................................................................................................................... 358

14.15.2 Bottom part ............................................................................................................................ 358

Table of Contents

13

14.16 Gearbox for Top Roller Drive ..................................................................................................... 359

14.17 Oil level check and oil change on the cutter bar ........................................................................ 360

14.17.1 Front mowing unit .................................................................................................................. 360

14.17.2 Aligning the Cutter Bar ........................................................................................................... 360

14.17.3 Checking the oil level ............................................................................................................. 361

14.17.4 Oil change .............................................................................................................................. 362

14.18 Oil level check and oil change on the cutter bar ........................................................................ 363

14.18.1 Lateral Mowing Unit ............................................................................................................... 363

14.18.2 Checking the oil level ............................................................................................................. 364

14.18.3 Oil change .............................................................................................................................. 365

14.19 Checking the Cutter Blades and Blade Holder .......................................................................... 367

14.19.1 Cutter Blades ......................................................................................................................... 367

14.19.2 Blade screw connection ......................................................................................................... 368

14.19.3 Blade Quick-Fit Device .......................................................................................................... 369

14.19.4 Periodical Inspection of the Leaf Springs .............................................................................. 370

14.19.5 Periodical Inspection of the Cutting Discs / Blade Drums ..................................................... 371

14.19.6 Abrasion Limit ........................................................................................................................ 372

14.20 Blade Changing on Cutting Discs .............................................................................................. 373

14.20.1 Blade Screw Connection ....................................................................................................... 374

14.20.2 Blade Quick-Fit Device .......................................................................................................... 375

14.21 Replacing the linings .................................................................................................................. 376

14.22 Rotary hub with shear protection ............................................................................................... 378

14.22.1 After Shearing Off .................................................................................................................. 379

14.22.2 Repairing the Sheared Off Bearing Unit ................................................................................ 380

15 Maintenance – Basic Machine ........................................................................................................... 381

15.1 Brakes ............................................................................................................................................ 381

15.2 Hydraulic system ........................................................................................................................... 382

15.3 Maintenance - hydraulic system .................................................................................................... 385

15.3.1 System Description Operating and Brake Hydraulics............................................................ 385

15.3.2 Pumps .................................................................................................................................... 385

15.3.3 Main block .............................................................................................................................. 386

15.3.4 Over-pressure valves ............................................................................................................. 387

15.3.5 Adjustable Throttles ............................................................................................................... 387

15.4 Hydraulic oil ................................................................................................................................... 388

15.4.1 List of Mineral Oils for the Hydraulic System ......................................................................... 388

HEPG VG 46 ....................................................................................................................................... 388

15.5 Hydraulic oil level ........................................................................................................................... 389

15.6 Replacing the hydraulic oil filter ..................................................................................................... 390

15.7 Transfer gearbox ........................................................................................................................... 391

15.8 Air intake and distribution .............................................................................................................. 392

Table of Contents

14

15.8.1 Fresh air fan ........................................................................................................................... 393

15.8.2 Circulation filter ...................................................................................................................... 394

15.9 Windscreen washer system ........................................................................................................... 395

15.10 Position of Sensors (Right-Hand Side of the Machine) ............................................................. 396

15.11 Position of sensors (left side of machine) .................................................................................. 398

15.11.1 Adjusting the Sensors ............................................................................................................ 399

15.11.1.1 Namur sensor d = 12 mm .............................................................................................. 399

15.12 Maintenance - air conditioning system and heating .................................................................. 400

15.13 Special Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 400

15.13.1 Air conditioning components .................................................................................................. 400

15.13.2 Refrigerant data sheet R 134a (excerpt) ............................................................................... 401

15.13.3 Technical data........................................................................................................................ 401

15.13.4 Refrigerant ............................................................................................................................. 402

15.13.5 Manometric switch ................................................................................................................. 402

15.13.6 Collector/drier......................................................................................................................... 403

15.13.7 Checking refrigerant condition and level ............................................................................... 404

15.14 Checking the capacitor .............................................................................................................. 405

15.15 Belt drives .................................................................................................................................. 406

15.15.1 Fan wheel drive...................................................................................................................... 407

15.15.2 Outrigger arms ....................................................................................................................... 408

15.15.3 Drive of mowing unit .............................................................................................................. 410

15.15.4 Cross Conveyor Drive ............................................................................................................ 411

15.16 Tyres .......................................................................................................................................... 412

15.16.1 Checking and maintaining tyres ............................................................................................. 413

15.16.2 Wheel mounting ..................................................................................................................... 414

15.16.3 Retightening the Attachment Bolts on the Outrigger ............................................................. 414

16 Maintenance – lubrication chart ....................................................................................................... 415

16.1 Lubricating the PTO shaft .............................................................................................................. 415

16.2 Lubricating the double joints on the main gearbox ........................................................................ 415

16.3 Lubrication Chart ........................................................................................................................... 416

17 Maintenance – electrical system ....................................................................................................... 417

17.1 Electrical equipment - technical data ............................................................................................. 417

17.2 Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 418

17.2.1 Main battery switch ................................................................................................................ 419

17.2.2 Charging Batteries ................................................................................................................. 420

17.2.3 Quick charge .......................................................................................................................... 420

17.2.4 Cleaning the battery ............................................................................................................... 420

17.2.5 Check battery ......................................................................................................................... 421

17.2.6 Check acid level ..................................................................................................................... 421

17.2.7 Measuring Acid Density ......................................................................................................... 422

Table of Contents

15

17.3 Fitting the batteries and connecting the poles correctly ................................................................ 423

17.4 Three-phase generator .................................................................................................................. 424

17.5 Starter ............................................................................................................................................ 425

17.6 Control units and fuses .................................................................................................................. 426

17.6.1 MR2 engine control ................................................................................................................ 427

17.6.2 Cab relay PCB ....................................................................................................................... 427

17.6.3 Console Circuit Board ............................................................................................................ 428

17.6.4 Cab Circuit Board .................................................................................................................. 429

17.6.5 Krone Machine Controller circuit board (KMC1) .................................................................... 430

18 Maintenance – Central Lubrication................................................................................................... 431

18.1 Lubricant fill .................................................................................................................................... 431

18.2 Fill coupling .................................................................................................................................... 431

18.3 Lubricant ........................................................................................................................................ 433

18.3.1 Grease types, NLGIClass 2 ................................................................................................... 434

18.4 Checking the fill level ..................................................................................................................... 435

18.5 Changing the times of the lubricating interval ................................................................................ 436

18.6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 437

19 Placing in Storage .............................................................................................................................. 438

19.1 At the End of the Harvest Season ................................................................................................. 438

19.2 Engine area.................................................................................................................................... 438

19.3 Before the Start of the New Season .............................................................................................. 439

19.4 Friction clutch –ByPy ..................................................................................................................... 440

19.4.1 Venting the Friction Clutch on the PTO Shaft ........................................................................ 440

20 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 441

20.1 Error Messages ............................................................................................................................. 441

Pos: 7 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruc h------ @ 0\mod_ 11961753112 26_0.doc @ 4 165

Table of Contents

16

Pos: 8 /BA/Diese Seite ist be wusst freigelassen worden. @ 1\mod_12017 83680373_78.d oc @ 54443

This page has been left blank deliberately!!

Pos: 9 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruc h------ @ 0\mod_ 11961753112 26_0.doc @ 4 165

Introduction

17

Pos: 10.1 /BA/Einl eitung/Einleitu ng @ 0\mod _1195562498 677_78.doc @ 4 16

3 Introduction

These operating instructions contain fundamental instructions. These must be observed in

operation and maintenance. For this reason, these operating instructions must be read by

operating personnel before commissioning and use, and must be available for easy reference.

Follow both the general safety instructions contained in the section on safety and the specific

safety instructions contained in the other sections.

Pos: 10.2 /BA/Einl eitung/Gültig keit/Selbsfahrer/ BiG M 400 @ 0\mod_1195 562702177_78.d oc @ 435

3.1 Validity

The Operating Instructions apply to all Self-Propelled High Performance Mowing Conditioners

Big M 400.

Pos: 10.3 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/K-O/K ennzeichnung @ 0\mod_11 95564622099_7 8.doc @ 496

3.2 Identification Plate

Pos: 10.4 /BA/Einl eitung/Ken nzeichnung/Big M 400 @ 0\mo d_119556309 4865_78.doc @ 476

1

BM 400 0213

Fig. 1

The machine data are located on a nameplate (1). It is located on the lower right side of the

machine on the front of the frame.

Pos: 10.5 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruch-- ---- @ 0\ mod_1196175311 226_0.doc @ 4165

Introduction

18

Pos: 10.6 /BA/Einl eitung/Ang aben für Anfrage und Bestellunge n_Fahrzeugid ent-Nr. @ 0\ mod_119556511 9708_78.doc @ 515

3.3 Information Required for Questions and Orders

Type

Year of manufacture

Vehicle ID number

Note

The entire identification plate represents a legal document and should not be altered or

rendered illegible!

When asking questions concerning the machine or ordering spare parts, be sure to provide type

designation, vehicle ID number and the year of manufacture : To ensure that these data are

always available, we recommend that you enter them in the fields above.

Note

Authentic KRONE spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer help to ensure

safety. The use of spare parts, accessories and other devices which are not manufactured,

tested or approved by KRONE will result in the revoking of the liability for damages resulting

thereof.

Pos: 10.7.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/A-E /Bestimmungsge mäßer Ge brauch @ 0\mo d_119640154 5090_78.doc @ 7728

3.4 Intended Use

Pos: 10.7.2 /BA/ Einleitung/Besti mmungsge mäßer Gebrauch/ Selbstfahrer/B estimmungsge mäßer Gebrauch Big M 400 @ 0\mod_11955 65634240_78. doc @ 536

The Big M II self-propelled high-performance mower-conditioner is a carrier vehicle for three

disc mowing units with a mowing conditioner. It is used to cut agricultural stalk and leaf crop.

Three individual mowing units allow the working width to be adapted. Integrated mower-

conditioners accelerate the drying process of the mowed crop.

The self-propelled high performance mowing conditioner is intended exclusively for the

conventional use in agricultural or similar work (intended use).

Pos: 10.7.3 /BA/ Einleitung/Besti mmungsge mäßer Gebrauch/Nic ht bestim mungs gemäss @ 0\mod_1196 401324340_78.d oc @ 7690

Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed not to be in accordance with intended

use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any resulting damage; the user alone shall bear

the risk.

Operation in accordance with intended use also includes observing the operating, maintenance

and service instructions specified by the manufacturer.

Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt

proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of the

manufacturer for consequential damage.

Pos: 10.8 /BA/---- -Seitenumbruch-- ---- @ 0\ mod_1196175311 226_0.doc @ 4165

Introduction

19

Pos: 10.9 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/K-O/M aschinenübersi cht @ 0\mod _1195565731 130_78.doc @ 5 55

3.5 Machine overview

Pos: 10.10 /BA/Ei nleitung/Maschi nenübersic ht/BiG M 400 @ 0 \mod_1195 565858365_7 8.doc @ 575

1

BM 400 0210

2

5 6

34

7

8910

11

12

13

Fig. 2

1 Lateral mowing unit right

2 Right outrigger

3 Lifting gear

4 Front mowing unit

5 Lateral mowing unit left

6 Outrigger arm left

7 Cabin

8 Operating panel

9 Engine

10 Combination radiator

11 Work hydraulics valves

12 Main battery switch

13 Shut-off valve for front outrigger

Pos: 10.11 /BA/-- ---Seitenum bruch------ @ 0\mo d_119617531 1226_0.doc @ 4165

Introduction

20

Pos: 10.12 /BA/Ei nleitung/Tech nische Daten @ 0\mod_1195 566374865_78. doc @ 594

3.6 Technical data

All information, illustrations and technical data in these operating instructions correspond to the

latest state at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make design changes at any time

and without notification of reasons.

Pos: 10.13 /Betrie bsanleitung/ Einleitung/Tec hnische Daten/S elbstfahrer/Big M 400/Big M 400 Fahrzeug/Mä hwerke @ 0\m od_119556 6568365_78.doc @ 616

3.6.1 Technical Data / Vehicle

Power {KW/PS} 295/400

Transport width/length/height {mm} 3000 / 8180 / 4000

Weight {approx. kg.} 14000

Weight distribution about 9000 front / 5600 rear

Running gear 4 wheels

Direct drive provided by radial piston

engines

Steering Rear axle steering

Tyres/air pressure front 750/65 R26 – 1.8 bar (MEGA X BIB)

rear 580/70 R26 - 1.2 bar (MEGA X BIB)

front 750/60 R30 - 1,0 bar (CARGO X