Operating Instructions No. 705-2 USA

Operating Instructions No. 705-2 USA
Rotary windrower
Swadro 345
Swadro 385
(from machine no. 512 675)

I. Foreword
Dear customer,
Ordering Replacement Parts
We thank you for the trust you have placed in us by
purchasing this machine.
When you received this machine, the dealer should
have given you instructions for the operation,
maintenance and adjustment of the machine.
However, this brief introduction to the machine can
not replace a detailed acquaintance with the different
tasks and functions of the machine and the proper way
of treating it.
These operating instructions are designed so that you
are extensively informed of the activities required in
each area, from commissioning and operation to the
maintenance and care of the machine. The structure of
the individual chapters in the text and illustrations
corresponds to the sequence of work procedures when
you use the machine.
Read these operating instructions carefully before you
use the machine, and pay special attention to the
safety instructions.
Important: To avoid accidents and to ensure
maximum results, no alterations may
be made to the machine without the
manufacturer´s permission. Similarly,
the machine must only be used under
the conditions prescribed by Krone.
This symbol is designed to draw attention
to the safety instructions contained in the
operating instructions. These instructions
must be observed to prevent accidents.
You will find this symbol at various points
in the operating instructions. It indicates
special handling information which must
be particulary followed when the machine
is used.
Type
Mach. No.
Year
Jahr
Année
Type
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle
Masch. Nr
No. de série
When ordering replacement parts, the machine type,
machine number and year of manufacture must be
given. These details can be found on the identification
label on the machine.
We recommend that these details be entered in the
above boxes so that they are readily available.
And please remember that imitations and copies of
parts, especially wearing parts, do not keep what they
appear to promise. Material quality is difficult to test
visually, therefore special care is required when
purchasing cheap offers and imitation parts!
The simplest remedy:
Purchase only original KRONE parts!
Made in
W.-Germany
All information, illustrations and technical information in
the operating instructions represent the latest status at
the date of publication. The company reserves the right
to make constructional alterations at any time and
without prior notice or obligation.
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List of contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 8
1.1 Positioning of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical safety information 8
1.2 Positioning of the general safety labels on the machine ............................................. 10
2. Preparing for use ................................................................................ 12
2.1. Special safety notes .................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Connection to the tractor ........................................................................................... 12
2.3 PTO shaft .................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.1 General information ................................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Length adjustment of the PTO shaft ........................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Installation and servicing of the PTO shaft. ................................................................. 14
2.4 Disconnection from the tractor ................................................................................... 15
3. Adjusting the swather ........................................................................ 16
3.1 Basic setting ............................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Installing and removing the tine bars .......................................................................... 16
3.3 Schutzbügel umklappen............................................................................................. 17
3.4 Swath former ............................................................................................................. 17
3.5 Adjusting the working depth ....................................................................................... 17
3.6 Side angle adjustment of the chassis with tandem tyres ............................................. 18
3.7 Adjusting the cam track ............................................................................................. 18
4. Road travel regulations ..................................................................... 19
4.1 Transport on public roads .......................................................................................... 19
4.2 Preparation for transport ........................................................................................... 19
4.3 Nachlaufverriegelung ................................................................................................. 19
5. Care and maintenance....................................................................... 20
5.1. Special safety notes .................................................................................................. 20
5.2 General ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.3 Tyres ......................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 Lubrification .............................................................................................................. 22
6. Winter storage..................................................................................... 23
7. Starting-up after winter storage........................................................ 23
8. Extras/accessories ............................................................................ 24
8.1 Support wheel with chain-type top link........................................................................ 24
9. Technical Data..................................................................................... 25
Supplement to the operator's manual ........................................................... 26
Assembly instructions (first assembly) ........................................................................................ 26
1. Preparatory work................................................................................ 26
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III. General
Operation in accordance with specifications
The Rotary Windrower is built solely for normal agricultural
use (operation in accordance with specifications).
Use of the machine for any other purpose is considered as
an operation which is not in accordance with specifications
and is undertaken as such at the owner’s risk.
Observation of the operation and maintenance instructions
specified by the manufacturer shall also be taken to
be a part of operation in accordance with specifications.
The Rotary Windrower may only be operated, serviced
and repaired by personnel who are familiar with these
functions and who have been instructed of the inherent
dangers.
All relevant accident prevention, safety, health and highway
regulations must be complied with.
Never carry out changes yourself. Otherwise no warranty
will be assumed for resulting damage.
Rule:
Before every operation check both
implement and tractor for working and
road safety.
General safety and accident prevention regulations
1. In addition to the instructions given in this manual all
relevant safety and accident prevention regulations
must be complied with.
2. Pay special attention to the warning advice and safety
decals which will instruct you of the safe operation of
your implement. Observe them in your own interest.
3. Take account of the Road Traffic Regulations in force
in your country when travelling on public roads.
4. Before starting work you should make yourself familiar
with all elements and controls of the machine, as well
as with their function. This will be too late during work.
5. The user of the machine should only wear well-fitting
clothes.
6. Keep the machine clean at all times (fire precaution).
7. Before starting the tractor make sure that nobody,
particularly children, are in the danger area. Good
visibility is essential.
8. No persons are allowed on the implement, either
during work or during road travel.
9. Attach the implement to the tractor according to the
instructions given in this manual, using exclusively the
devices provided for this purpose.
10.When mounting or removing the implement set the
parking stand to the position which assures sufficient
stability.
11.Proceed with special care when mounting and removing
the implement on/from the tractor.
12.Ballast weights for the tractor are to be applied
exclusively to the points provided for this purpose.
13.Take notice of the permissible axle load, total weight
and transport dimensions.
14.Check and install all equipment required for transportation
such as lighting, warning and protective devices.
15.All operating devices such as ropes, chains, rods etc.
which act on remote-controlled machine elements,
have to be installed in such a way that unintentional
movements are excluded in all transport and working
positions.
16.Before any transport on public roads set the implement
to the position prescribed and lock it in accordance with
the instructions given by the manufacturer.
17.During travel never leave the driving position.
18.Always select the speed according to the travel
conditions. When travelling up-hill, down-hill or across
a slope avoid sudden turns.
19.The behaviour of the tractor when travelling, can be
influenced by mounted or trailed implements and ballast
weights. It is therefore essential that a sufficient steering
and braking system is available at all times.
20.When negotiating curves take notice of the overhang
and/or flywheel mass of the implement.
21.Before operating the implement make sure all protective
devices are installed and in position.
22.Keep clear of the working area of the implement.
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23.Keep clear of the swinging area of the implement.
24.Hydraulically controlled hinged frames may only be
operated if nobody is standing in the danger area.
25.Caution when working on machine elements operated
by additional driving systems (e.g. hydraulics). Shearing
and pinching areas!
26.Before leaving the tractor lower the implement to the
ground, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
27.Nobody is allowed to stand between tractor and implement
as long as the vehicle is not secured against
unintentional movement by means of the parking brake
and/or chocks.
Mounted implements
1. Before mounting implements on/from the three-point
linkage, all controls have to be positioned in such a way
that any unintentional lifting or lowering of the machine
is impossible.
2. In case of three-point mounted implements it is essential
that the hitch category of the implement matches
that of the tractor.
3. The three-point linkage includes shearing and pinching
areas.
4. When operating the outer controls of the three-point
linkage do not step between tractor and implement.
5. When the implement is in transport position assure at
all times a sufficient lateral limitation of the tractor
three-point linkage.
6. When travelling on public roads with implement raised
make sure the control lever is secured against lowering.
4. Before installing or removing the p.t.o. shaft, disengage
the p.t.o., stop the engine and remove the ignition
key.
5. Should overload or overrunning clutches not be covered
by the tractor guards, the p.t.o. shaft has to be installed
with the safety clutch at the implement side.
6. Make sure at all times that the p.t.o. shaft is properly
installed and secured.
7. Hook in the chain to secure the p.t.o. shaft guard against
rotation.
8. Before engaging the p.t.o. make sure the selected
tractor p.t.o. speed is in accordance with the permissible
speed of the implement.
9. When using a ground speed p.t.o. take into account that
the p.t.o. speed depends on the travel speed and the
direction of rotation is reversed by backward movements.
10.Before engaging the p.t.o. be sure that nobody is
standing in the danger area of the implement.
11. Never engage the p.t.o. while the engine is stopped.
12.Keep all persons clear of the p.t.o. and p.t.o. shaft while
the driving system is in operation.
13.Always disengage the p.t.o. for very sharp turns or
when p.t.o. operation is not required.
14.Danger! Working elements continue to rotate after the
p.t.o. is disengaged. Keep clear of rotating parts at all
times. Be sure the implement has stopped rotating
before carrying out any work.
15.Before cleaning, lubricating or adjusting the implement
or the p.t.o. shaft, disengage the p.t.o., stop the engine
and remove the ignition key.
16.Place the detached p.t.o. shaft onto its support.
Power take-off operation
1. Do not use other p.t.o. shafts than those specified by
the manufacturer.
17.After the p.t.o. shaft is detached place the protective
covering over the p.t.o. stub.
18.Damages have to be repaired at once before the
implement is set into operation.
2. The guard tube and the funnel-shaped guard of the
p.t.o. shaft as well as the p.t.o. guard must be installed.
All guards must be in perfect working
condition.
3. Take notice of the overlap prescribed for p.t.o. shaft
tubes, both in transport and working positions.
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Hydraulics
1. Caution! The hydraulic system is pressurized.
2. When connecting hydraulic rams and motors be
sure the hydraulic hoses are coupled as prescribed.
3. When coupling hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulics
the hydraulic system must not be under
pressure, either at the tractor or at the implement
side.
4. In the case of hydraulic connections between tractor
and implement it is advisable to mark the coupling
sleeves and plugs to ensure correct fitting.
5. Check the hydraulic hoses at regular intervals and
renew them when damaged or worn. The new hoses
must comply with the technical requirements laid
down by the manufacturer of the implement.
6. When tracing leakages use appropriate protective
devices. Danger of injury!
7. Hydraulic oil forced out under high pressure can
break the skin and cause severe damage to health.
In case of injury by hydraulic oil report immediately
to a doctor as there is a grave risk of infection.
8. Before working on the hydraulics lower the implement,
release pressure from the system and stop
the tractor engine.
Tyres
1. Prior to working on the tyres make sure the machine
is standing safely and secured against unintentional
movements (wheel chocks!).
Maintenance
1. As a rule, disengage the driving system and stop the
engine before carrying out any maintenance,
servicing or cleaning work and before remedying
operational disorders. Always remove the ignition
key.
2. Check all bolts and nuts at regular intervals and
retighten as required.
3. Prop the implement with appropriate supports before
carrying out any maintenance work under the lifted
machine.
4. When changing working elements with cutting edges
use appropriate tools and protective gloves.
5. Discard used oil, fuel and filters according to regulations.
6. When working on the electric system always cut out
the current supply.
7. All protective devices subject to wear must be
checked regularly and renewed if worn or damaged.
8. Before carrying out electric welding on the tractor or
mounted implement detach the cable from both
alternator and battery.
9. Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements
specified by the manufacturer. This is
assured by the use of genuine spare parts.
10.When filling up gas accumulators use nitrogen only.
Danger of explosion!
2. The installation of tyres presupposes special knowledge
as well as the availability of all necessary
tools.
3. Repair work on tyres and wheels may only be
carried out by skilled workers who use the appropriate
tools.
4. Check the inflation pressure at regular intervals.
Take notice of the inflation pressure laid down.
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1. Introduction
The KRONE rotary swather is equipped with all the necessary safety devices (protective equipment). Not all danger
spots on this machine can be made totally safe considering that it also necessary to keep the machine functional.
There are corresponding danger notices on the machine indicating these remaining danger spots.
These safety notices are in the form of warning signs. You will find important information on the positioning of these
danger signs, their meanings and denotations in the following notes.
Familiarise yourself with the meaning of the warning signs. The text beside them and their
location on the machine indicates the machine's particularly dangerous areas.
1.1 Positioning of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical
safety information
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1 3
6
2
5
4
KS200030
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939 100-4
1 2
MAX. 540/min
MAX. 200 bar
Before starting up, read the operating manual
and safety instructions and follow them.
Order no. 939 100-4 (1x)
The PTO shaft speed
must not exceed
540 rpm!
Order no. 942 019-1 (1x)
Order no. 939 462-0 (1x)
3 4
Before starting work put the
guard bar into the protective
position (fold down).
Danger in the operating range of
the swather disc - Keep clear!
Order no. 939 574-0 (1x)
939 574-0
Order no. 939 472-2 (2x)
5
6
Never put your hand into
the danger area as long
as parts may be moving.
Order no. 942 196-1 (2x)
Order no. 949 228-0 (1x)
Order no. 949 229-0 (1x)
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1.2 Positioning of the general safety labels on the machine
1
3
2
4
KS200031
1 942 021-5 (2x) Swadro 345
2 942 118-0 (1x)
3
942 022-5 (2x) Swadro 385
942 298-0 (1x)
1,5 bar
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4
942 107-1 (2x) 939 212-1
939 212-1
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2. Preparing for use
2.1. Special safety notes
• Always turn off the power take off before carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair or
assembly work on the rotary swather. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away.
• Maximum drive speed is 540 r.p.m.
• Actuating components such as ropes, pulling ropes, hydraulic hoses and cables should
be laid in such a way that they cannot be activated unintentionally or come into contact
with the tractor wheels. Accident risk!
• Nobody should be between the tractor and rotary swather during raising or lowering
operations. Extreme risk of injury!
• Before switching on the PTO shaft, ensure that nobody is in the rotary swather danger area.
Accident risk!
• Check that the protective devices are correctly fitted in accordance with guidelines during
operation and when using public highways. Attach the lights and check that they function
properly.
• Operating personnel must not leave the tractor when operation is in progress.
Put the operation device into position before attaching/
detaching units to/from the three point linkage in order to
stop unintentional raising or lowering.
Special care should be taken when coupling/uncoupling
implements to/from the tractor.
Risk of injury in the three point linkage zone by crushing
or shearing.
The swather is equipped with category I and II coupling
lugs for the three point hydraulics.
2.2 Connection to the tractor
The swather is equipped with category I and II coupling
lugs for the three point hydraulics.
• Ensure that nobody is between the
machinery and the tractor when
connecting the rotary swather.
• Ensure that the tractor has sufficient
steering capability when the rotary
swather is in the raised position.
Increase the front axle load if
necessary.
– Install and secure the lower link arm.
– Attach the top link arm and secure with bolts.
– Raise the parking leg and secure it in the uppermost
position with a pin. Do not remove the parking leg.
The rear hydraulic lowering speed must
be set (by adjusting the lowering throttle)
so that the rotary swather chassis is
slowly placed on the ground.
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2.3 PTO shaft
2.3.1 General information
Turn the engine off after coupling the
rotary swather to the upper and lower
link arms. Remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor from rolling away.
The PTO shaft is equipped with an overload
coupling. Overload couplings protect the tractor
and machinery against damage. The overload
coupling setting should not be altered. The
guarantee will cease to be valid if the overload
coupling torque is altered by tampering.
The torque is limited at overload and transferred in
pulses during slippage time.
Immediately turn off the PTO shaft if the
overload coupling is activated in order to
avoid premature wear of the overload
coupling.
KS-385-5
Compare the torque value RM stamped on
the location shown in the illustration with the
values given in the following table. Contact
your Krone dealer if the values do not match.
Type
Swadro 345
Swardro 385
Torque (RM)
550 Nm
550 Nm
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2.3.2 Length adjustment of the PTO shaft
• Always switch off the power take off before carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair or
assembly work on the rotary swather. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away.
• Nobody should be between the tractor and the rotary swather during raising or lowering
operations.
Risk of material damage: Do not raise the
implement before the length of the PTO
shaft has been adjusted.
The PTO shaft is taken apart for length adjustment.
Slide the corresponding PTO shaft halves into place on
the machinery and tractor. The overload coupling
must be attached to the implement. Connect the
rotary swather to the rear hydraulics in the shortest
position for the PTO shaft. Hold both halves next to
each other and measure the correct length. Please refer
to the PTO shaft manufacturer's operating manual for
exact measuring and shortening procedures.
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2
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2.3.3 Installation and servicing of the PTO shaft.
Secure the protecting tubes (3) from rotating, with the
retaining chain (4).
Check the PTO shaft slewing range and free movement
space. Damage can be caused by the tractor or
implement coming into contact with the PTO shaft
(e. g. trailed appliance, three-point frame).
4
3
3
4
KS200035
Lubricate PTO shafts with a multi-purpose grease at the
distances shown in the diagram. Observe the PTO shaft
manufacturer's operating instructions.
8h
20h
8h
Use a vegetable based lubricant for this purpose.
40h
40h
8h
AM-4-098
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2.4 Disconnection from the tractor
• Make certain that the ground is firm and even, when turning off the rotary swather.
• Nobody should be between the tractor and the rotary swather during raising or lowering
operations.
• Observe all other safety instructions.
– Select a level, dry and sufficiently firm surface.
– Lower stand (1) and secure with pin.
– Completely lower the rotary swather and ensure that
it is stable.
– Disconnect PTO shaft (2) and place it on it's support.
– Disengage and disconnect the top arm link.
– Disconnect the lower arm link.
2
1
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3. Adjusting the swather
• Only carry out repairs, maintenance/ cleaning work and troubleshooting when the drive is
switched off and the engine is at a standstill. – Remove the ignition key.
• The swather is designed for a PTO speed of max. 540 r.p.m.
• Recommended PTO shaft operating speed 350 - 450 r.p.m.
• The rotary swather should not be driven with a PTO speed of 1000 r.p.m. under ANY
circumstances.
3.1 Basic setting
Slowly lower the swather. Set the tractor lower link arm
to “lower” so that the bearing bolt (1) lays on the three
point frame guide. Set the tractor top link arm so that the
swather is horizontal to slightly angled forward and so
that the tines are slightly touching the ground.
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2
KS200050
3.2 Installing and removing the tine bars
Before installing and removing the tine
bars, be it for operation or transport, it
must be ensured that any unintentional
operation of pull rope (1) for unlocking
the safety frames is excluded. Danger of
accident!
Installation
• Withdraw the linch pins (1) from the tine bars.
• Remove the tine bars (2) from transport rack (3) and
slide them over the coupling arms of the rotor.
• Lock the tine bars (2) using the linch pins (1).
3
2
1
KS200038
2
Removal
• Withdraw the linch pins (1).
• Remove the tine bars (2) from the coupling arms and
lock them in their transport rack (3) located on the
carrier frame. Make sure that the tines face the
inside.
• Lock the tine bars (2) using the linch pins (1).
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3.3 Schutzbügel umklappen
• Äußere Schutzbügel (1) links und rechts an der
Maschine durch ziehen am Bolzen (2) nach außen in
Arbeitsstellung schwenken.
• Darauf achten, dass der Bolzen den Schutzbügel
sichert.
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2
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3.4 Swath former
The distance between the swath former and the swather
disk is infinitely adjustable for narrow or wide swath
formation.
Loosen the adjusting screw (7), move the swath
former (8) into the desired position, retighten adjusting
screw (7).
The distance between the swath former and the
swather disk is adjusted to the feed quantity.
A lot of feed = larger distance
Not much feed = smaller distance
The travelling speed should be selected based on the
appearance of the swath = (clean tine work with good
swath formation).
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8
KS200032
3.5 Adjusting the working depth
The exact swather disk height is adjusted with the
crank (1). Working depth setting depends on travelling
speed and crop conditions.
The feed is not completely gathered if the setting is too
high, and if it is set too low can lead to soiling of the
feed, damage of green sward and to increased wear of
the twin spring tines.
1
KS200040
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3.6 Side angle adjustment of the
chassis with tandem tyres
Additional lateral inclination adjustment of the swather
can be carried out by loosening the screws (1) on the left
tandem arm, so that the tines are always guaranteed to
follow the contours of the land.
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3.7 Adjusting the cam track
Loosen screws (1), unscrew screw (2), pull the adjusting
lever (3) forwards to the direction of travel, raise the tine
bars later (e.g. swath rotation), Push the adjusting lever
(3) to the back in the direction of travel, raise the tine
bars earlier (large swaths), reinsert screw (2) into an
available thread bore and refasten screws (1).
3
1 2
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4. Road travel regulations
4.1 Transport on public roads
Ensure that the applicable guidelines on
clearance lamps and safety precautions are
adhered to with road transportation day or
night. A lighting attachment set is available
from your KRONE dealer. Standard sockets
are available on the implement.
4.2 Preparation for transport
• Completely push the swath former in and secure the
adjusting screw.
• Fold up the protecting frame and let it engage.
• Remove the tine bars and lock them in their transport
rack (see section 3.2 “Installing and removing the tine
bars”).
KS200041
4.3 Nachlaufverriegelung
1
Um ein Auschwenken des Schwaders
in Transportstellung zu verhindern,
muss der Dreipunktbock durch den
Bolzen (1) arretiert werden.
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5. Care and maintenance
5.1. Special safety notes
• Before correcting any operational faults or carrying out any repair, maintenace or cleaning
work, always disengage the driving system, stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition!
• Avoid oil and grease coming into contact with the skin.
• Contact a doctor immediately for injuries caused by escaping oil.
• Follow all other safety notes to avoid injuries and accidents.
5.2 General
Certain maintenance and service interavals should be observed to guarantee correct
operation of the rotary swather and to reduce wear and tear. These include, amongst other
things, cleaning, greasing, lubricating and oiling parts and components.
Torque moments M (unless otherwise stated)
A = thread size
(solidity class given on the head of the screw)
A
Ø
5.6 6.8 8.8 10.9 12.9
M A
(Nm)
M 4 2,2 3,0 4,4 5,1
M 5 4,5 5,9 8,7 10
M 6 7,6 10 15 18
M 8 18 25 36 43
M 10 29 37 49 72 84
A
8
. 8
1
0
9
.
M12 42 64 85 125 145
M14 100 135 200 235
M14x1,5 145 215 255
KR-1-130
M 16 160 210 310 365
M16x1,5 225 330 390
M 20 425 610 710
M 24 730 1050 1220
M 24x1,5 350
M 24x2 800 1150 1350
M 27 1100 1550 1800
M 27x1,5 850
M 27x2 1150 1650 1950
M30 1450 2100 2450
Periodically check all bolts and nuts and retighten if necessary!
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5.3 Tyres
• Installation of tyres and wheels requires special knowledge and proper installation tools!
• Repair work on the tyres may only be carried out by experts using suitable assembly tools.
• Park the rotary swather on solid and level ground. Secure against rolling away
unintentionally using wheel checks.
• Check the air pressure regularly.
Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals and top up
Type
Tyre size Tyre press
air if necessary. The values can be taken from the
[in bar]
adjacent table. Swadro 345 16 x 6.50-8 1,5
Swadro 385 16 x 6.50-8 1,5
Front support wheel 16 x 6.50-8
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5.4 Lubrification
All greasing points of your windrower are shown on this
page. Observation of the maintenance and greasing
intervals laid down will prolong the service life of the
implement.
As a rule, disengage the drive mechanism
and stop the tractor before carrying out
any maintenance, servicing or cleaning
work and before remedying operational
disorders. Always remove the ignition
key from the tractor.
Use oils and greases produced on
vegetable basis.
20h
20h
20h
KS200042
20h
KS200043
The cam track can be lubricated through the lubrication
nipple (1) located in the lower part of the rotor. Apply the
grease to the area between guide roller and cam track
and turn the rotor several times to allow the grease to be
distributed over the entire cam track.
20h
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6. Winter storage
1. Store the machine in a weather-proof building.
Never store the machine next to artificial fertilizers.
2. Thoroughly clean the machine. Dirt involves the
formation of moisture which entails rusting. If
cleaning with a high-pressure washing device do
not direct the water jet at the bearings.
3. Make sure all movable parts such as tension
pulleys, hinges etc. move freely. If necessary
movable parts have to be removed, cleaned,
checked for wear and replaced by new ones as
required.
4. Lubricate all hinge points.
5. Lubricate the machine thoroughly.
6. Grease the PTO shaft guard tubes to prevent them
freezing.
7. Touch up damaged paintwork, spray damaged
areas with anti-rust fluid.
8. Clean chains with diesel fuel, let dry and lubricate
with viscous oil.
7. Starting-up after winter
storage
1. Remove oil and grease which was applied for the
preservation of chains and the machine.
2. Grease the machine completely to allow any
accumulation of condensed water in the bearings
to be eliminated.
3. Check the inflation pressure in the tyres.
4. Check the oil level in the gearbox an top up as laid
down by the manufacturer.
5. Retighten all bolts and nuts.
6. Be sure all machine components are correctly
adjusted and readjust as required.
7. Spin the slip clutch to free the linings.
9. Read thoroughly the instruction manual again.
Important:
Use oils and greases produced on
vegetable basis.
9. Jack up the machine to relieve load on tyres, do
not deflate tyres, protect tyres against sun, grease
and oil.
10. Take a note of all spare parts required and order
them in time. It will be easier for your KRONE
Dealer to supply and install spare parts before the
start of the season. What is more, your machine
will be ready for use before the start of the next
season. What is more, your machine will be ready
for use before the start of the next season.
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8. Extras/accessories
8.1 Support wheel with chain-type
top link
On Swadro the support wheel with chain-type top link
has to be fitted to the right hand side of the headstock
when seen in the travel direction.
Support wheel installation :
Fit support wheel bracket (1) to the headstock tube
using clamps (2). When doing this swing bracket (1)
abt. 45° towards the machine centre until the oscillating
range of wheel (3) is identical on both sides for the
negotiation of curves. Attach chain support (4) to the
top link using the top link pin. Install tension spring (5).
5
4
1
3
Adjusting the working depth :
Remove linch pin (6), move wheel (3) to the desired
position and secrue again using linch pin (6).
Attach chain (4) to the top linkage point of the swather
so that it is slightly slagging with the machine lowered.
This will allow the swather to follow the ground contours
accurately.
2
For road transport always use the fixed
top link!
6
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9. Technical Data
Type
Swadro 345
Swadro 385
Three point linkage standard standard
Single axle Special accessory Special accessory
Parallel axle Special accessory Special accessory
Tandem axle standard standard
Number of arms 10 12
Number of double tines per arm 3 4
Working width mm 3400 3800
Swath rotor diameter mm 2870 3200
Height mm 2500 2650
Height in operating position mm 1420 1420
Length mm 3250 3690
Width in transport position mm 1640 1640
Width in operating positon mm 3400 3800
Power requipment approx. kW/HP 29/40 29/40
PTO shaft speed max. permitted drive speed 540 t/min 540 t/min
recommended operating drive speed 350–450 t/min 350–450 t/min
Equivalent continous sound pressure lev. below 70 db (A) below 70 db (A)
Acreage capacity approx. per hour 4,5 5
Tyres 16 x 6.50-8 16 x 6.50-8
Tyres pressure bar 1,5 1,5
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Supplement to the operator's manual
Assembly instructions (first assembly)
1. Preparatory work
The following instructions give a description of the first assembly of the KRONE rotary rakes
Swadro 345 and Swadro 385.
The assembly of the rotary rakes must only be carried out by an authorized specialist
workshop.
The following assembly steps have to be carried out in the prescribed sequence.
Special care is essential when carrying out the assembly work. Observe all accident
prevention regulations. Only use safe and adequately dimensioned lifting and securing
devices. The rotary rake must only be operated when all guard are fitted. Any arbitrary
modification to the machine will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting
damage.
First remove the PVC sheet and the cover of the transport box. Take out of the box all components except the rotor
and the carrier arm. Remove the side walls of the transport box.
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• Muttern (1) von den vier Radachsen demontieren.
1
KS200001
• Use a solvent to remove the rust preventing agent from
all four wheel axles.
Observe the safety instructions of the
solvent manufacturer.
1
• Slightly lubricate the axles using lubricating grease.
KS200002
• Install the wheels.
• Die vier Räder mit Muttern (1) und Scheiben befestigen.
1
KS200003
• Beat the bearing portecting cap (1) into position.
1
KS200004
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• Remove bolts (1) from the undercarriage.
1
KS200000
• Strebe (1) in Fahrwerk mit Bolzen (4) montieren und
mit Scheibe (2) und Splint (3) sichern.
1
Fahrwerk gegen Wegrollen sichern.
2
3
4
KS200005
• Bolzen (4) aus dem Kreisel demontieren
• Den Kreisel (1) mittels Hebevorrichtung auf das
vorbereitete und gesicherte Fahrgestell (3) heben.
• Dabei die Strebe (2) , wie im Bild gezeigt, durch den
Kreisel (1) führen.
• Kreisel abstützen
4
2
1
3
KS200006
• Den Kreisel (1) herablassen, mit Bolzen (2) und
Scheiben montieren. Anschließend mit Splint (3)
sichern.
2
1
3
KS200008
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• Den Tragholm (1) mittels Hebevorrichtung an das
Getriebe (2) montieren.
• Die Antriebswelle im Tragholm (1) mit der Getriebeeingangswelle
(3) montieren. Durch leichtes Drehen,
an der Antriebswelle vorne, wird die Montage erleichtert.
• Die 4 Schrauben (4) M16 x 35 und Sperrkantscheiben
über Kreuz anziehen.
Anzugsmoment: min. 210 NM
• Tragholm vorne abstützen
2
3
1
4
4
KS200009
• Aus dem Dreipunktbock den Bolzen (1) demontieren.
1
KS200010
• Dreipunktbock (1) mittels Hebevorrichtung an den
Tragholm montieren.
1
KS200011
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• Dreipunktbock am Tragholm mittels Bolzen (1)
montieren
• Bolzen (1) mit Schrauben am Dreipunktbock sichern.
(Schrauben von oben montieren)
• Kulisse (2) mittels Klappstecker (3) sichern.
• Feder (4) montieren
1
3
4
2
KS200012
• Stützfuß (1) wie in Abb. gezeigt montieren. Mit Splint
(2) und Federstecker (3) sichern.
2
1
3
KS200013
• Gestänge (1) auf Strebe (3) stecken und mit Spannhülsen
(2) sichern.
1
2
3
KS200014
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• Konsole (1) mit Schrauben M 12 x 30, Scheibe und
Muttern an die Platte des Getriebes montieren.
Schrauben jedoch noch nicht festanziehen.
• Konsole (1) mit Bolzen (4) an das Gestänge montieren
und mit Spannhülsen (3) sichern.
3
2
4
1
2 1
KS200015
• Schutz (1) auf Schrauben (2) stecken und die Schrauben
festziehen.
1
2
KS200016
• Träger (1) mit Schrauben (2) M 8 x 30 an Tragholm (3)
montieren.
1
2
3
KS200020
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• Slide the crankshaft (1) through the hole of the
support (2). When doing this, do not damage the
paint.
1
2
KS200017
• Kurbelstange (1) mit Gestänge (2) verbinden und mit
Spanhülse (3) (8x40) sichern.
2
3
1
KS200018
• Place the lighting bracket (1) onto the rotor and
secure using the screw and the washer.
1
KS200019
• Install the yellow side reflector (1).
1
KS200021
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• Remove split pin and washer from guard frame (1).
1
KS200022
• Schutzbügel (1) hinten am Tragholm durch Bohrung
führen.
• Mit Scheibe und Splint (2) sichern
2
1
KS200023
• Schutzbügel (1) vorne mit Scharnierplatte (2) sichern
und mit je 2 Schrauben (M 10 x 25), Muttern (M10)
und Scheiben montieren.
2
1
KS200024
• Zugfeder (1) mittels Aufsteckrohr (2) an Tragholm
montieren
2
1
KS200029
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• Schieberohr (1) an Schwadtuchhalter (2) vormontieren
• vormontierten Schwadtuchhalter in Schutzbügel (3)
schieben und mit Stellschraube (4) sichern.
3
4
1
M10x50
2
M10x25
KS200025
• Bolzen (1) zwischen die Halterung des
Schwadtuchhalters legen und mit Schraube (M10x50)
fixieren.
• Schwadtuch und Stahlband mit den Schrauben
(M6x20) an dem Schwadtuchhalter montieren.
1
M6x20 M6x20 M6x20 M6x20 M6x20
KS200026
• Use a solvent to remove the rust preventing agent from
the collar.
Observe the safety instructions of the
solvent manufacturer.
Remove the solvent from the drive shaft and lubricate
the shaft using lubricating grease.
KS200027
• Fit tine arms in working position and secure using linch
pins.
1
Attentively read the operator's manual
before operating the machine. It is
essential to observe all safety
instructions given in the manual.
KS200028
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Maschinenfabrik
Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D-48480 Spelle
Postfach 11 63, D-48478 Spelle
Phone +049 (0) 59 77/935-0
Fax +049 (0) 59 77/935-339
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7-Mär-2002