Krone KW 5.50 / 4 x 7 T, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Rotary tedder KW 5 50 4 x 7 T Operating instructions No 770 0 USA from machine no 523 800 ...

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Page 3: ...nd informationareadheredto Please note Always keep this instruction manual behind the passenger seat in the driver s cabin as it is an integral 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 preventionregulationsandotherge...

Page 4: ...Foreword ...

Page 5: ... 3 2 2 6 Power Take Off Operation II 3 2 2 7 Hydraulic System II 3 2 2 8 Tyres II 4 2 2 9 Maintenance II 4 2 2 10 Unauthorized Modification and Manufacture of Replacement Parts II 4 2 2 11 Prohibited Modes of Operation II 4 2 3 Introduction II 5 2 3 1 Location of Safety Decals on the Machine II 5 2 3 2 Position of the general information labels on the machine II 8 3 Preparations for use III 1 3 1 ...

Page 6: ...oundaries IV 3 4 6 Tine adjustment IV 3 5 Care and maintenance V 1 5 1 Special safety instructions V 1 5 2 General V 1 5 3 Gearbox V 2 5 5 Lubrication points on the rotary tedders V 2 5 4 Tyres V 2 6 Winter Storage VI 1 7 Start up after winter storage VII 1 7 1 Special safety notes VII 1 7 2 General VII 1 8 Special accessories VIII 1 8 1 Additional tine loss safety mechanism VIII 1 ...

Page 7: ...facture We recommend that these details be entered in the above boxes so that they are readily available Genuine replacement parts and accessories authorized by the manufacturer help ensure safety Use of other parts may void liability for damage which results The machine data are listed on an identification plate 1 1 General DeclarationofConformity TherequirementsofEC MachineDirective89 392 EEC 3 ...

Page 8: ...er Type KW 5 50 4x7 T Working width mm 5500 Number of swather discs 4 Tine arms per swather disc 7 Surface covered appr ha hr 5 5 Width in transport position mm 2930 Height in transport position mm 2800 Power consumption KW PS ab 18 25 Max allowable hydraulic pressure 200 bar Pto shaft speed max rpm 540 Weight kg 560 Equivalent continuous sound pressure level under 70 d B A Tyres 16 6 50 x 8 Tyre ...

Page 9: ... service centres only 2 2 2 Failure to Follow the Safety Instructions Failure to follow the safety instructions could result in personal injury and environmental hazards as well as damage to the machine Failure to follow the safety instructions could result in the forfeiture of any claims fordamages Failure to follow the safety instructions could result for example in the following hazards risk to...

Page 10: ...ded 13 Observe permitted axle loads gross weight and transportdimensions 14 Check and attach transport equipment such as lighting warningdevicesandanyprotective equipment 15 Actuating mechanisms cables chains linkages etc for remote controlled devices must be positioned in such a way that no movements are unintentionally triggered at any transport or workingpositions 16 Ensure that implements are ...

Page 11: ...Always switch off PTO shaft when the angle is too large or the PTO shaft is not required 13 Caution The flywheel will continue to rotate for some time even after the PTO shaft has been disengaged Keep clear of the implement during this time Do not do any work on the implement until the machine has come to a complete stand still and the flywheel has been secured using the handbrake 14 Disengage the...

Page 12: ... When replacing working tools with cutting edges use suitable tools and gloves 5 Dispose of oils greases and filters according to regulations 6 Always disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system 7 If protective devices and guards are subject to wear check them regularly and replace them in goodtime 8 When doing electrical welding on the tractor and attached implements disco...

Page 13: ...lity Corresponding danger notices attached to the machine warn against any dangers The safety instructions are provided in the form of so called warning pictograms Important information on the location of these safety signs and what they mean is given below Familiarise yourself with the meaning of these warning signs The text printed next to the danger sign and its location on the machine indicate...

Page 14: ...II 6 Safety 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 ...

Page 15: ...s Maintain safe distance Order No 939 472 2 4x 4 Order No 939 469 1 2x No personnel allowed inside swivel space of the operating equipment while the deployment arms are being folded down 5 Order no 949 228 0 1x Order no 949 229 0 1x 6 Order No 942 050 0 1x ...

Page 16: ...II 8 Safety 2 3 2 Position of the general information labels on the machine 3 2 8 8 8 5 6 5 6 7 7 4 ...

Page 17: ...h 85 Nm 42 Nm 942 067 1 72 Nm 1 942363 1 1x 2 942320 0 600 lang 4 942067 1 1x 5 939138 2 2x 6 939139 1 2x 1 5 bar 1 5 bar 1 5 bar 1 5 bar 1 5 bar 942107 1 1 5 bar 2x 939170 1 2 0 bar 2x 7 924569 0 4x 8 3 942085 0 1x ...

Page 18: ...II 10 Safety ...

Page 19: ... when driving the tractor on public roads Fit the lighting and check that it works The operating personnel must not leave the tractor when the rotary tedder is in operation 3 Preparations for use 3 1 Special safety instructions 3 2 Attaching the rotary tedder to the tractor For attachment of the rotary tedder to the tractor the tractor must be fitted with a swinging drawbar Fit the rotary tedder t...

Page 20: ...ote direction of arrow on PTO shaft 3 3 PTO shaft The rotary tedder is driven at a maximum pto speed of 540 rpm Only fit or remove the PTO shaft if the engine has been switched off and the ignition key has been removed Secure the tractor against rolling away Make sure that the PTO shaft seal snaps into place Secure the rotective tube so it does not turn with the shaft 3 3 1 Adapting the PTO Shaft ...

Page 21: ...ition has to be tied to an appropriate point on the tractor When coupling the hydraulic hose be sure that the hydraulic control unit is set to floating or lowering position KW000008 1 2 3 After the rotary tedder has been coupled to the swinging drawbar turn off the engine Remove the ignition key Protect the tractor from rolling When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor the hydraulic syste...

Page 22: ...he rear jack stand 2 mainly prevents the rotary tedder from tipping over backwards when it is stopped while in operating position Danger of accident KW000001 1 2 I Pull pin 2 out of position I Swing jack stand 1 to the rear Install pin 2 in Position I again KW 0 053 2 1 3 3 5 Transport locking device The rotary tedder is equipped with a mechanical locking device Fix the control cable 2 to the trac...

Page 23: ...he control valve in the Lower position KW000011 2 1 3 7 Converting from working to transport position Make sure that no persons are in the swivel area of the outer swather discs Before driving on public roads attach all protective devices warning signs and lights check them and make sure that they work The PTO shaft must be switched off before the outer swather discs are lifted into transport posi...

Page 24: ...other safety instructions When storing the rotary tedder unfold the jack stand as follows Pull pin 2 out of position I Swing down jack stand 1 Install pin 2 in position I again Front jack stand Fold down the rear jack stand 2 from position 3 and secure it with a linch pin 1 KW 0 017 2 1 3 KW000002 1 2 I Jack stand at the rear The rear jack stand 2 mainly prevents the rotary tedder from tipping ove...

Page 25: ...e PTO shaft and lay it on the PTO shaft support bracket 1 Uncouple hydraulic hose 4 from the tractor and install the dust cap Remove plastic rope 5 from the tractor Uncouple the rotary tedder from the tractor When the hydraulic hose is being coupled to or uncoupled from the tractor the hydraulic system of both the tractor and the mowing attachment must be free from pressure The corresponding contr...

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Page 27: ...in and secure it with the linch pin Pin towards position I steeper spreading angle Pin towards position II flatter spreading angle The adjustments described here must only be carried out when the machine is at a complete standstill Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Secure the rotary tedder and tractor from rolling When the rotary tedder is raised by the rear hydraulic system take s...

Page 28: ...ing swaths as much as possible between the rotors In cases of heavy fodder move with high rpm 540 min and a not too high travel speed 4 6 km h steepspreadingangle Turning The drier the fodder the lower the PTO rpm to be chosen approx 450 min in order to avoid damaging the fodder The movement speed 6 8 km h should be adjusted to the condition of the fodder If the fodder is moist the rpm and the mov...

Page 29: ...centric For adjustment release securing bolt 1 and turn eccentric 2 to the next position Tighten the adjustment screw to a torque setting of 95 Nm The angling device can be set to three positions For this proceed as follows Remove R clip 2 move setting lever 1 to the desired position and secure using R clip 2 Basic adjustment central position position II KW000015 I II III 1 2 KW 0 058 1 2 3 90 ...

Page 30: ...IV 4 Settings ...

Page 31: ...rved These include intervals for the cleaning greasing and oiling of parts and components and the inspection and tightening of bolts The bolts on all tines must be checked after the first hours of operation and tightened if necessary 95 Nm and thereafter checked daily and tightened if necessary 5 2 General 5 Care and maintenance 5 1 Special safety instructions 8 8 1 0 9 A KR 1 130 Tines 95 Swather...

Page 32: ...edders Repair work on the tyres must only be carried out by qualified personnel and with suitable equipment Before repair work begins make sure that the rotary tedder is at a standstill Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Place the rotary tedder on a firm level surface Fit wheel blocks to protect it from accidental rolling Check the air pressure regularly 5 4 Tyres Pressure bar Under...

Page 33: ...V 3 Care and maintenance Lubrication points 50h 10h 50h 10h 50h 50h 50h 10h 50h KW000015 ...

Page 34: ...V 4 Care and maintenance ...

Page 35: ...h new parts Overload clutch storage see chapter 6 3 Oil all joints Thoroughlygreasethemachine Grease the protective sleeves of the PTO shaft to preventthemfromfreezing Touch up the paintwork bare metal must be conservedthoroughlywithrustpreservative Make a list of all replacement parts needed and order them in good time It is easier for your KRONE dealer to obtain and fit the necessary parts out o...

Page 36: ...VI 2 Winter storage ...

Page 37: ...e cleaning work may only be carried out when the machine is at a standstill Switch off the machine Remove the ignition key Secure the tractor from rolling away All protective plates and protective devices should be reassembled correctly after servicing and maintenance work has been completed Prevent oil and grease coming into contact with the skin Contact a doctor immediately for injuries caused b...

Page 38: ...VII 2 Start up after winter storage ...

Page 39: ...dditional tine loss safety mechanism Apart from the standard tine loss safety mechanism 5 it is possible to fit an additional tine securing mechanism Per tine it consists of one cable two cable clamps each with two flat round washers and safety washers Fit the cable 4 with the cable clamps 3 to the swather tines 1 Seen in the direction of rotation the cable must be behind the swather tine The nuts...

Page 40: ...VIII 2 Special accessories ...

Page 41: ...VIII 3 Special accessories ...

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