Operating manual No. 677-1 USA

Operating manual No. 677-1 USARotary swatherSwadro 651Swadro 761(from machine no. 479 500)

EC declaration of conformitycorresponding to the EC directive 89/392/EECWeMaschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbHHeinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelledeclare in our sole responsibility that the productKrone Rotary SwatherType: Swadro 651Swadro 761to which this declaration refers, corresponds to the relevant basic health and safety requirements ofthe EC directive 89/392/EEC; 3, modification directive of 22.7.93.Spelle, 01.05.2001(Siegfried Wickert, Business Director)(ppa. Dr. Josef Horstmann, Engineering Director)(Ralf Pöppelmeyer, Director of Quality Control)Dear customer,You have now received an operating manual for the KRONEproduct which you have purchased.This operating manual contains important information for the properuse and safe operation of the machine.If this operating manual should for any reason become wholly orpartially unusable, you can obtain a replacement operatingmanual for your machine by stating the number given on the otherside.2

II. List of contentsI. Foreword ............................................................................................................................ 3II. List of contents .................................................................................................................. 4III. General safety instructions .............................................................................................. 61. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 101.1 Position of the safety labels on the machine, containing technicalsafety information .................................................................................................... 101.2 Positioning of the general information signs on the machine ................................. 121.3 Technical data ........................................................................................................ 132. General preparation for use ........................................................................................... 142.1 Special safety instructions ..................................................................................... 142.2 Preparations on the tractor ..................................................................................... 142.2.1 Lifting device on the tractor (three-point linkage)................................................... 142.3 Attachment of swather to tractor ............................................................................ 152.3.1 Attachment to the tractor lower link arms............................................................... 152.3.2 Hydraulic connection ............................................................................................. 152.3.3 Function of the switches on the control unit............................................................ 172.3.4 Lighting cable connection ...................................................................................... 182.3.5 Universal drive shaft connection ............................................................................ 182.3.6 Length adaption ..................................................................................................... 182.4 Transport of the swather on public roads .............................................................. 192.5 Preparing the rotary swather for use ..................................................................... 192.5.1 General .................................................................................................................. 192.5.2 Mounting the tine bars on the rotary swathers........................................................ 192.5.3 Securing the tine points when swather is set down ............................................... 202.6 Universal drive shaft .............................................................................................. 202.6.1 General .................................................................................................................. 203. Handling the swather when in use ................................................................................ 213.1 Mounting on the tractor ........................................................................................... 213.2 Overload protection feature .................................................................................... 213.3 Converting from transport to working position ........................................................ 223.4 Separate actuation of the left-hand/right-hand swather disk .................................. 233.5 Conversion from working to transport position ....................................................... 253.6 Removal from tractor .............................................................................................. 274. Basic setting ................................................................................................................... 284.1 Height of the tractor lower link arms ....................................................................... 284.2 Setting the working depth ....................................................................................... 284.3 Setting the working width ........................................................................................ 304.4 Setting the cam track .............................................................................................. 314.5 Setting the lateral inclination of the swather chassis .............................................. 314.6 Travel speed and drive r.p.m ................................................................................. . 314.7 Stabilizers and rotor flotation .................................................................................. 324.8 Ground following of the rotors.................................................................................. 324

5. Care and maintenance .................................................................................................... 335.1 Special safety instructions ...................................................................................... 335.2 General instructions ................................................................................................ 335.3 Tyres ....................................................................................................................... 345.3.1 Air pressure ............................................................................................................ 345.3.2 Wheel fixings .......................................................................................................... 346. Lubrication ....................................................................................................................... 356.1 Universal drive shaft ............................................................................................... 356.2 Bearings on the swather ......................................................................................... 356.3 Lubrication chart ..................................................................................................... 377. Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 387.1 Tine loss prevention feature (Accessory) ............................................................... 387.2 Chain for limiting depth of lower link arms (Accessory) .......................................... 388. Winter storage ................................................................................................................. 399. Starting up again ............................................................................................................. 39Appendix to the operating manualAssembly instructions (initial assembly)1. Preparations ...................................................................................................................... 402. Changing wheels on the chassis....................................................................................... 403. Installing the swath rubber ................................................................................................ 404. Attaching the warning signs .............................................................................................. 415. Installing the lighting system ............................................................................................. 416. Electrical Circuit Diagram ................................................................................................... 425

III. General safety instructionsOperation in accordance with specificationsThe swather is designed solely for normal agriculturaluse (use in accordance with specifications).Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed notto be in accordance with specifications. The manufacturerbears no responsibility for any resulting damage - suchuse is entirely at the operator's risk.Use in accordance with specifications also includesobserving the operating, maintenance and serviceinstructions prepared by the manufacturer.The swather must only be used, maintained and repairedby personnel who are acquainted with the machine andhave been informed of the dangers involved.The applicable accident prevention regulations and allother generally recognized safety, health and road trafficregulations must be observed.Any unauthorized alterations to the machine render anyliability for damage undertaken by the manufacturer nulland void.5. The operator's clothes should be tightly fitting. Avoidwearing loosely fitting clothing.6. Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of fire!7. Before starting up, ensure that nobody is in thevicinity of the machine! (Children!) Make sure thatyour field of vision is adequate!8. Carrying passengers during operation and transporton the working implement is not permitted.9. Couple implements according to regulations andonly attach them to the prescribed devices!10.When attaching and removing, place the supportingdevices in the appropriate positions!11.Special care is necessary, when coupling/decouplingimplements to/from the tractor!12.Always attach ballast weights properly to the fixingpoints provided!13.Observe permitted axle loads, total weight andtransport dimensions!14.Check and attach transport equipment - such aslighting, warning devices and possibly safety devices!Basic rule:Before travelling on public roads andbefore the machine is started, checkthe swather and tractor for roadworthinessand operational safety!Safety and accident preventionregulations1. Take note of both the regulations in this operatingmanual and also the general safety and accidentprevention regulations!2. The attached warning and information signs giveimportant advice for safe operation. Observing themwill increase your own safety!3. When using public roads, make sure that you observethe relevant traffic regulations!4. Make sure you are familiar with all equipment andcontrols, as well as their functions before you beginworking with the machine. It is too late when you areoperating the machine!15.Actuation devices (cables, chains , linkages etc.) forremote controlled devices must be positioned in sucha way that no movements are unintentionally triggeredat any transport or working positions.16.Put implements in the prescribed condition for onroadtravel and lock according to the manufacturer'sinstructions!17.Never leave the driver's position when the vehicle ismoving!18.The speed of travel speed must always be suited tothe conditions! Avoid any sudden turns, when travellinguphill, downhill and when traversing slopes!19.The handling, steering and braking are affected byattached implements and ballast weights. Henceensure that the steering and braking available aresufficient!20.Take into account the extension radius and/or inertiaof an implement when cornering!6

21.Only start up implements if all protective devices havebeen attached and are in the protective position!22.It is forbidden to remain in the working range!23.Do not remain in the turning and slewing range of theimplement!24.Hydraulic folding frames may only be actuated whenthere is no-one in the slewing range!25.At certain places on externally actuated parts (e.g.hydraulic), there is the danger of crushing and shearinginjuries!26.Set down the implement on the ground before leavingthe tractor, switch off the engine and remove theignition key!27.Nobody may remain between tractor and implementunless the vehicle has been secured against rollingaway by the handbrake and/or wedges!Attached equipment1. Take steps to prevent implements from rolling!2. Take care not to exceed the maximum permitted loadof the trailer coupling, adjustable drawbar or hitchcoupling!3. When using a drawbar, make sure that the couplingpoint has sufficient freedom of movement!PTO shaft operation1. Do not use universal drive shafts other than thosespecified by the manufacturer!2. The guard tube, the guard cone of the universal driveshaft, as well as PTO shaft guard must be attached -also on the implement side - and must be in a propercondition!6. Always make sure that the universal drive shaft isproperly installed and secured!7. Attach chains to secure the universal drive shaft guardagainst rotating with the shaft!8. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that theselected PTO speed of the tractor matches thepermissible implement speed!9. When using the ground speed PTO, note that thespeed is independent of the travelling speed and thedirection of rotation changes when reversing!10.Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that thereis no-one in the danger area around the implement!11.Never engage the PTO shaft while the engine isstopped!12.No-one may remain near the rotating PTO or universaldrive shaft when working with the PTO.13.Always switch off PTO shaft when the angle is too largeor when it is not required!14.Danger! Due to inertia, working components continueto rotate for some time even after the PTO shaft hasbeen disengaged! Keep clear of the implement duringthis time. Be sure that the implement has come to acomplete stop before starting any work on it.15. Disengage the PTO shaft, stop the engine and removethe ignition key before cleaning, lubricating and adjustingthe PTO shaft driven implement or the universal driveshaft!16.Set down uncoupled universal drive shaft on the supportprovided!17.After detaching the universal drive shaft, place theprotective cover over the PTO stub!18.Immediately repair any damage before resumingoperation with the implement!3. Observe the tube overlap prescribed for universaldrive shafts in transport and operating positions!4. Before installing or removing universal drive shafts,disengage the PTO, switch off the engine and removethe ignition key!5. When using universal drive shafts with overload orfree-running clutch mechanism, which are not coveredby the guard on the tractor, overload and free-runningclutch mechanism must be installed on the implementside!7

1. IntroductionThe KRONE rotary swather is equipped with all necessary safety devices (protective equipment). Not all potentiallydangerous positions on this implement can be fully secured, as this would be incompatible with full functionalcapability. You will find appropriate danger notification (= warning signs in yellow/black), indicating these residualrisks.We have given the safety instructions in the form of so-called warning pictograms. Below you will find importantinformation on the position of these safety labels and their meaning/explanation!Familiarize yourself with the meaning of the warning signs. The text beside them and theirlocation on the machine, indicate the location of particularly dangerous on the machine.1.1 Position of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical safety information377172456KS-761-006Note:Damaged or missing decals have to be replaced by new ones.The order numbers are indicated on the decals10

1 2939 100-4MAX. 540/minMAX. 200 barOrder No. 939 100-4 (1x)Before starting up, read the operating manualand safety instructions and follow them.Order no. 942 019-1 (1x)Order no. 939 462-0 (1x)The PTO speed may not exceed 540 r.p.m.!3 4Pull the guard bar down intoprotection position beforecarrying out work (fold down).Danger in swather diskoperating area - keep your distance!Order No. 939 574-0 (2x)939 574-0Order No. 939 472-2 (2x)56Do not remain in the slewingrange of the deployment arms.Maintain a safe distance!Order No. 939 469-1 (2x)The pressure accumulator is under pressurefrom gas and oil.Only remove or repair in accordance with thetechnical handbook.Order no. 942 050-0 (2x)only for Swadro 761 electric7Order no. 949 228-0 (1x)Order no. 949 229-0 (1x)11

942 339-0942 280-11.2 Positioning of the general information signs on the machine414368 912107514112313KS-761-007QSKontrolle freiDatum Unterschrift:45939 428-2651 942 264-2 (2x) Swadro 651 2 939 428-2 (1x) 3 942 301-0 (2x)942 265-2 (2x) Swadro 761942 320-0 (1x)1,0 bar4 939 183-1 (2x) 1,0 bar 5 924 569-0 (4x) 7 924 597-0 (1x)924 598-0 (1x)8 939 126-0 (2x) 9 942 105-0 (2x) 10 939 420-1 (1x)942 278-0 (1x)13942 280-1 (2x)only forSwadro 761mechanic942 278-0942 277-0 (1x)939 486-2942 277-011939 443-1 (1x)only for Swadro 651942 279-0942 279-0 (1x)11 only for Swadro 761 mechanic12939 486-2 (1x)14942 339-0 (1x)only for Swadro 761for mechanic12

1.3 Technical dataType Swadro 651 Swadro 761Lower link arm hitchstandardNumber of swather disks Piece 2Number of arms / Swather disks Piece 10 13Number of double tines / Arm Piece 4Working width approx. mm 6500 6900-7600Swather disk diameter approx. mm 3150 3340Height with tine bars/ Transport position approx. mm 3950 4250Height without tine bars/ Transport position app. mm 3400 3650Height in working position approx. mm 1400Length approx. mm 5750 5750Width in transport position approx. mm 2800Width in working position approx. mm 6500 6900 - 7600Power requirement approx. kW/PS 26/35 37/50PTO shaft speed 1/min. max. 540 1/minEquivalent long-term noise pressure levelunder 70 dB(A)Areal coverage approx./h 6,5 7,5Tyres 16x6.50-8 / 10.0/75-15.3Tyre pressure bar 1.0Lighting voltage Volt 12Max. operating pressure of the hydraulic system bar 200Max. permitted transport speed40 km/h13

2. General preparation for use2.1 Special safety instructions• Always turn off PTO shaft before carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair or assembly workon the rotary swather. Shut down the engine and remove the ignition key.Secure tractor and rotary swather against rolling away!• The maximum drive speed is 540 r.p.m.• Actuating components such as ropes, drawing cables and hydraulic hoses as well as electricalcables should be laid in such a way that they cannot be activated unintentionally or come intocontact with the tractor wheels. Risk of accidents!• No-one may remain between the tractor and the rotary swather during raising and loweringoperations or below the raised swather arms. Extreme risk of injury!• Before switching on the PTO shaft, ensure that there is no-one in the danger area around therotary swather. Risk of accidents!• Check that the protective devices are fitted in accordance with the guidelines for operation andfor using public highways!Check that the lighting is functioning properly.• The operating personnel may not leave the tractor during operation!Ensure other persons leave the danger area!Put the operation device to the position where thepossibility of unintentional raising or lowering isexcluded, before attaching and removing implements atthe three-point linkage!Special care should be taken when coupling/uncouplingimplements to/from the tractor!Risk of crushing and cutting injuries in the vicinity of thethree-point linkage!2.2 Preparations on the tractor2.2.1 Lifting device on the tractor (three-point linkage)The swather is equipped with category I and II couplinglugs for the three-point hydraulics.• The tractor lower link arms shouldalways be set so that the lifting pointsfor the lower link arms are always thesame distance from the ground. Thelower link arms should be fixed bylimiting chains or rods so that theimplement cannot swing to the sideduring transport or when working.KS-0-03014

2.3 Attachment of swather to tractor• During all care, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swather, switch off thePTO, shut down the engine, remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and rotary swatheragainst rolling away!Comment:It is assumed in the following description,that after final assembly, the swather is inthe transport position.2.3.1 Attachment to the tractor lowerlink armsKS-0-106• When attaching the rotary swathermake sure that no-one remainsbetween the implement and thetractor.• No-one may remain in the slewingrange of the swather disk arms!Attach double swathers with the lower link arm pins tothe tractor and raise them a little.2Slew the supporting foot (1) by 90° to the rear and lockin this position with the brace (2).1KS-0-08515

2.3.2 Hydraulic/electrical connectionSwadro 651 and Swadro 761 mechanic versionThe double swather requires a single-action hydraulicconnection to the tractor.Each movement function on the machine is preselected atthe hydraulic switch cock.Attach the supplied wallet (1) for the hydraulic switchcock (2) behind the tractor cab. Make sure that thehydraulic hoses are not stretched or pinched duringlifting and sinking.When installing the wallet on the tractor,make sure that the switch cock can bereached by the tractor driver and that thehydraulic hoses (3) are more than 1 mfrom the driver's seat!123KS-0-101• When connecting the hydraulic hosesto the tractor hydraulic system,it should be ensured that the hydraulicsystems both in the tractor and implementare not pressurised!21KS-761-005Swadro 761 electric versionThree snap-on connections are provided for the electricconnection.Previously install the constant currentsocket and the control unit support ontothe tractor (if not yet installed).– Connect the plug of the lighting equipment to therespective socket on the tractor.– Fit the electric control unit to the support on the tractor.– Connect the plug of the supply lead to the constantcurrent socket on the tractorWhen connecting the plugs be sure thatplugs and sockets are clean and dry. Dirtand moisture can cause short circuits.16

2.3.3 Function of the switches on the control unitThe control unit can be used to preselect or control severalfunctions of the swather. Please observe the followingbasic rules:Always activate one function only on thecontrol unit.The switches of all other functionss mustbe set to neutral.The control unit should be switched offafter any use to prevent functions beingactivated inadvertently.The following table shows the function of the differentswitches.Item Designation Function1 Main Switches the control unitswitch on and off42 Indicator light Lights up when the control(green) unit is switched on353 Rocker switch Raises or lowers the left hand(touch-sensitive) rotor (when seen in thetravail direction)264 Rocker switch Preselects the rotor carrierarm which has to beextended or retracted for theworking width variation.The actual function can beperformed using the tractorhydraulics.5 Rocker switch Raises or lowers the right(touch-sensitive) hand rotor (when seen in thetravail direction)1MB KKRONEKS1401-G076 Rocker switch Preselects the rotor carrierarm which hat to be raisedor lowered.The actual function can beperformed using the tractorhydraulics.17

2.3.4 Lighting cable connectionEstablish the connection between tractor and swatherwith the 7-cord cable provided.Check that the lighting is functioningproperly.2.3.5 Universal drive shaft connectionConnect the universal drive shaft to the PTO shaft andsecure the guard tube with the chain against following-on.(Wide angle on the implement)• Make sure that the universal driveshaft is the correct length when changingtractors! (see Chapter 2.3.5)KS-0-0152.3.6 Length adaption• During all care, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swather, switch offthe PTO. Shut down the engine, Remove the ignition key. Secure tractor and rotary swatheragainst rolling away!• Take apart the universal drive shaft.• Clip one half (1) and (2) onto the tractor and theother to the implement.(The wide angle coupling must be installed on theimplement. Note the labeling on the universal driveshaft.)• Move the rotary swather to the position where theuniversal drive shaft is at its shortest. (straight ahead)• The rest of the procedure can be found in themanual provided by the universal drive shaftmanufacturer.18Check the slewing range and clearancefor the universal drive shaft! Contactbetween the universal drive shaft andtractor or implement will result indamage. (e.g. hitching device, draw bar)12KS-0-017

2.4 Transport of the swather on publicroadsCheck that the lock (1) is properlyengaged before each transport journey.When using public roads and paths,the appropriate illumination regulationsshould be observed.• Insert the tines at rear in chassis.• Fold up the bars.• Check the lighting system.1KS-0-0922.5 Preparing the rotary swather for use2.5.1 GeneraSome components of the swather areremoved for transport ex-works. Thenecessary assembly work, which mustbe undertaken before commissioning,is described in the appendix to thisoperating manual.Implement may only be driven in theready for operation condition withwheels in mounted in outer position –Danger of tipping over!KS-0-0292.5.2 Tine attachmentOnly install the tine bars when the driveis switched off and the engine is at astand still! Remove the ignition key!243• Remove tine bar from transport mounting and pushinto the special section tubes on the swather disk.• Both the left and the right hand tines have to beinstalled with a pitch to the rear.1• Pull out hinge clip (2).• Insert tine bar (3) completely into the tine carrier.The safety bolt (4) must engage with the safety hoop(1).• Reinsert hinge clip (2).KS-4-60119

2.5.3 Securing the tine points whenswather is set downThe guard bar (1) on the swather disk must be foldedinto the working position and be secured with a pins (2).21KS-0-1032.6 Universal drive shaft2.6.1 Genera• Turn the universal drive shaft holder (1) upwards.• Slide the universal drive shaft (2) onto the PTOshaft end.• Secure the universal drive shaft guard with aretaining chain against following-on. (Wide angle onthe implement)A protective device must be installed onthe tractor and on the implement.Only the drive shaft supplied may beused.12KS-0-01620

3. Handling the swather when in use3.1 Mounting on the tractor• When attaching the rotary swathermake sure that no-one remainsbetween the implement and thetractor.• No-one may remain in the slewingrange of the swather disk arms!As described in Point 2.3, attach the swather to thetractor, couple the universal drive shaft and secure.3.2 Overload protection featureThe swather disks are secured against overloading byso-called star-ratchet couplings. These star-ratchets (1)are located on the lateral take-off shafts of thedistributor gearbox in the swather frame at the lateralswather disk drives.In the event of overloading, they produce a scrapingnoise. They transmit the applied torque in pulses.In order to prevent premature wear on the overloadprotection feature, switch off the universal drive shaftimmediately, if the star ratchets respond duringoverloading.The overload protection feature may notbe adjusted. The guarantee is canceledif overload protection devices otherthan those provided ex-works are used!1KS-0-09221

3.3 Converting from transport to workingpositionTurn the internal lateral guard bars (1) at the front leftandright-hand sides of the machine, by 90° inwardsinto the working position and lock with retaining pins(2). Secure retaining pin with spring pin.Before lowering the swather disk, makesure that the lateral guard bars (1) areturned inwards and no-one is within theslewing range of the swather disks!21Do not run the swather disks in thetransport position or with retractedguard bar!KS-0-103Swadro 651Insert switch cock for the hydr. actuation of the swatherin the holder on the tractor.Turn switch cock to central position (see adjacent.graphic). Release the lock by actuating the tractorhydraulics (lift). Release the lock actuating cable andhold in place and slowly lower the swather disks byactuating the hydraulics (lower). Release the actuatingcable again.Tine attachment (see Chapter 2.5.2 Tine attachment)1KS568001Swadro 761 mechanic version• Insert switch cock for the hydr. actuation of theswather in the holder on the tractor.• Open control valves (1) and (2).• Release the lock by actuating the tractor hydraulics(lift).• Release the lock actuating cable and hold in placeand slowly lower the swather disks by actuating thehydraulics (lower).• Release the actuating cable again.• Tine attachment (see Chapter 2.5.2 Tineattachment)21KS-761-00522

Swadro 761 electric versionElectrical operation device• Switch on operation device (0 > 1)• Move Switch (6) to the central position• Switch (5) must also be located at the central position!• Release the lock by actuating the tractor hydraulics (lift).• Release the lock via the actuating cable and hold firmly.• Slowly lower the swather disks by actuating thehydraulics (lower).• Release the actuating cable.32546The swather disk arms can be changedfrom transport to working positionwithout the electrical operation devicebeing switched on. In this event, bothswather disk arms are always actuatedsimultaneously.1MB KKRONEKS-0-102Turn the external lateral guard bars (1) at the front leftand right-hand sides of the machine, outwards into theworking position and lock with retaining pins (2). Secureretaining pin with spring pin.12KS-0-0493.4 Separate actuation of the left-hand/right-hand swather diskSwadro 651According to the position of the switch cock (1), theright- or left-hand swather disk can be raised. Then it isonly possible to swath with one swather disk. Once theadjustment is complete, move the switch cock back tothe central position.123

Swadro 761 mechanic versionRight hand rotor• Open control valve (1).• Close control valves (2) and (3).• Raise the right hand rotor by actuating the tractorhydraulics (RAISE).123KS-761-002Left hand rotor• Close control valves (1) and (3).• Open control valve (2).• Raise the left hand rotor by actuating the tractorhydraulics (RAISE).123KS-761-001Swadro 761 electric versionElectrical operation device• Switch on operation device (0 >1), wait for greenlight• Move switch (6) into the left-hand or right-handposition (left-/right-hand swather disk arm)354• Actuate tractor control valve• Switch off operation device again (1> 0)26Do not raise the swather disk bar abovethe permitted working position when inthe transport position, as long as thetractor PTO shaft is switched on.1MB KKRONEKS-0-102Special care is required when using theswather with a raised rotary disk!No-one may remain in the workingrange!When lifting the rotors for the headlandturns, always raise both rotors up to thelimit stop of the locking device.24

3.5 Conversion from working to transportpositionBefore raising the swather disk abovethe working position, turn off the PTOshaft and wait until the swather diskscomes to a stand still.Remove pin (1) for securing external guard bar (2) andfold up guard bar. Reinsert pin at the hinge point of theguard bar.321KS-0-048Pull out the tine arms and stow them in their racks atthe swather rear end.Stow tines arms in such a way that thetine tips face the front (when seen in thetravel direction).123• Pull out hinge clip (1)• Lift up safety hoop (2).• Pull tine bar (3) out of the profile pipe.• Reinsert hinge clip (1).KS-4-602Swadro 651Move switch cock into the central position.Disengage the lock via the actuating cable and set thetractor hydraulics actuation lever to "Lift". Keep pullingthe actuating cable until the pin on the swather arm hasgone past the engagement point for the working position.Raise the swather arms until the lock has snappedinto the working position.Fold the lateral guard bar outwards.For this purpose: - Pull out the retaining pins- Fold back the bar- Insert retaining pins1KS56800125

Swadro 761 mechanic versionOpen control valves (1) and (2).Disengage the lock via the actuating cable and set thetractor hydraulics actuation lever to "Lift". Keep pullingthe actuating cable until the pin on the swather arm hasgone past the engagement point for the working position.Raise the swather arms until the lock has snappedinto the working position.Fold the lateral guard bar outwards.For this purpose: - Pull out the retaining pins- Fold back the bar- Insert retaining pins21KS-761-005Swadro 761 electric versionElectrical operation device• Switch on operation device (0 > 1)• Move switch (6) to the central position• Switch (5) must also be located in the central position!Disengage the lock via the actuating cable and set thetractor hydraulics actuation lever to "Lift". Keep pullingthe actuating cable until the pin on the swather arm hasgone past the engagement point for the working position.Raise the swather arms until the lock has snappedinto the working position.Fold the lateral guard bar outwards.For this purpose: - Pull out the retaining pins- Fold back the bar- Insert retaining pins321MB KKRONE546KS-0-102Before starting any transport journeys,pressurize the deployment arm hydrauliccylinders and then set the tractorhydraulics to "neutral", so that thedeployment arm transport locks are notloaded.939 486-226

3.6 Removal from tractor• Make sure when setting down the swather disk, that the ground is even and firm!• Secure swather against rolling away before uncoupling!• Also observe all further safety instructions!- Choose an even, dry site with sufficient space.- Swing jack stands downwards and lock with brace (1).- Uncouple universal drive shaft and set down on thesupport (2) provided.- Uncouple hydraulic hose and insert in the supportprovided.- Release lighting cable connection between tractor andswather.- Lower lower link arm until the swather is resting on thejack stand and then uncouple it.1KS-0-0862KS-0-08727

4. Basic settingThe basic setting should be undertaken on evensurfaces.Keep a safe distance from the swatherdisk when it's turning! Before switchingon the PTO shaft, ensure that no-onecould be caught by the swather disk.When the PTO shaft is running, theswather arms may only be raised to justbefore their stops.4.1 Height of the tractor lower link armsThe height of the tractor lower link arms should be setso that the lower link arm pins areH approx. 58 cmabove the ground.Fix the lower link arms at this height.(see also Point 7.2)HKS-0-0884.2 Setting the working depthSwadro 651 and Swadro 761 mechanic versionThe working depth is set by means of the crank handles(1), located on the left- and right-hand swather diskarm.1Initially the working depth should be set so that the tinepoints just contact the ground. If necessary this settingmust be corrected during use.Note the following:When the setting is too high the feed will not becompletely harvested.When the setting is too low there is a risk that the feedwill be soiled, the greensward may be damaged andincreased wear of the twin-spring tines.KS-0-08928

Swadro 761 electric version5The working depth for the swather disks is adjusted viatwo drive motors.Switch 3 = left-hand swather diskSwitch 4 = right-hand swather diskSwitching on operation device.Pressing the switch > upwards= moves swather disk upwardsPressing the switch > downwards= lowers swather disk321MB KKRONE46KS-0-102The working depth should be set during use.Once depth adjustment is complete, switch offoperation device!Do not activate both switches simultaneously!29

4.3 Setting the working widthSwadro 761 mechanic versionThe desired working (raking) width can be preselectedby fitting pin (2) to one of the holes of the inner wing.1KS-761-009_1Close control valves (1) and (2).Open control valve (3).Before lowering the rotors to working position, extendthe rotor carrier arms up to the limit stop using thetractor hydraulics.213Swadro 761 electric versionThe working width of the swather arms is adjusted viatwo hydraulic cylinders.KS-761-003Switch on operation operation.The side to be adjusted is activated by turning Switch 5to the right or left.Then move the right- or left-hand deployment arm in therequired direction.354The working width of the swather arms should beadjusted during use.26Turn Switch 5 back to the neutral position (centralposition) once the procedure is complete and switch offoperation1MB KKRONEKS-0-102The distance from swather disks to the swath former:much feed = large distancelittle feed = small distanceThe forward speed depends on the working pattern =tidy tine work with good swath formation.30When initially actuating the width adjustmentor after prolonged breaks (e.g.winter storage), fully extend swatherdisks and put the tractor valves underpressure for at least 15 secs, so that thehydraulic accumulators on the adjustingcylinders are filled.

4.4 Setting the cam trackThe cam track is adjusted with the adjusting lever (1).Before adjustment, the hinge clip which secures theadjusting lever in the hole segment must be taken out.The adjusting lever can be repositioned in the hole rowby being gently raised.The following description applies for the right-handswather disk:• Pull out the hinge clip via the adjusting lever (1)• Raise adjusting lever and pivot inwards = tine barslift out later (e.g. swath turns/ narrow swaths)• Turn adjusting lever outwards =Tine bars lift out earlier (e.g. wide swaths)• Resecure adjusting lever after setting with the hingeclip.The left-hand swather disk is the mirror-image of theabove.1KS-0-0264.5 Setting the lateral inclinationof the swather disk chassisIn order to achieve an optimum finish, the traverseinclination of the swather disks can be altered. Plainwashers are provided on the chassis wheel bearings forthis purpose, which can be optionally mounted below orabove the chassis wheel bearing.Note: With heavy feed - set the chassis internally aslow as possible!24.6 Travel speed and drive r.p.m.The travel speed and drive r.p.m. are determined by:• the feed volume• the ground conditions• the drynessThe following should be taken as starting points:• PTO shaft speed approx. 450 r.p.m.• Forward speed approx. 6 - 8 km/hDrive r.p.m. and forward speed should be adapted tothe particular conditions each time.KS-0-03531

4.7 Stabilizers and rotor flotationSwadro 651When working on uneven ground at high speed, it isadvisable to increase the tension of the friction plates(1) of the rotor arm stabilizers to prevent any "hunting"of the rotors.The friction plates can be adjusted by tightening orreleasing screw (2).21Swadro 761 mechanic / electric versionWhen lifting at the turning strip, the swather disk shouldremain in a horizontal position.It is possible by tightening the eye bolt A to increasethe spring force which then reduces the force on thefront of the swather disk.On uneven ground and with a strong spring suspension,the swather disk could begin to oscillate andbecome unstable. This can be suppressed by morestrongly tightening the friction plates B on thestabilizers.For this, tighten the screws C of the friction plates B onthe stabilizing pipes.ABCKS-761-0124.8 Ground following of the rotorsThe ground pressure of each rotor undercarriage can beadjusted using eyebolt A:Release eyebolt A to increase ground pressure of theouter tyres of the undercarriage.Tighten eyebolt A to increase ground pressure of theinner tyres of the undercarriage.AKS-761-01132

5. Care and maintenance5.1 Special safety instructions• Repair, maintenance and cleaning work as well as the rectification of malfunctions may onlyever be carried out with the drive is switched off and the engine is at a stand still! – Remove theignition key!• Avoid skin contact with oil and grease.• With injuries caused by oil escaping under pressure, get the assistance of a doctor immediately.• Follow all further safety instructions, to avoid accidents and injuries.5.2 General instructionsIn order to guarantee trouble-free operation of the rotary swather and to minimize wear, definitecare and maintenance intervals must be observed. This includes the cleaning, greasing,lubrication and oiling of assemblies and components.Regularly check that nuts and bolts are properly seated and tighten if necessary!Seeing following tables for torques.Torque M A(unless otherwise stated)AØM 4M 5M 6M 8M 10M 12M 14M 14x1.5M 16M 16x1,5M 20M 24M 24x1.5M 24x2M 27M 27x2M 305.6 6.82.24.57.61829 3742 641001603508.8 10.9 12.9M A(Nm)3.05.9102549851351452102254254.48.71536721252002153103306105.1101843841452352553653907107308001100115014501050115015501650210012201350180019502450A = Thread size(Resistance class can be seen on bolt head)A8. 8109.KS-0-033Deviating from the table above, the following torque M A(Nm) applies for the bolts (1) on the bearing arm: 40Nm1KS-0-10533

Tightening torque M A(Nm) of the guide roller nuts M16x1,5(1): 90 Nm1KS-5-0155.3 Tyres• Installing wheels and tyres requires sufficient knowledge and the availability of proper tools!• Repair work on the tyres and wheels may only be carried out by specialists using appropriatetools!• Set down rotary swather on firm, even ground. Prevent unintended rolling away with wedges.• Regularly check that wheel nuts are properly seated and tighten if necessary!• Regularly check air pressure!5.3.1 Air pressureCheck the tyre pressure at regular intervals and refill ifnecessary. The values can be found in the adjacenttable.Type Tyres Tyre pressure[bar]Swadro 651Swadro 76116 x 6.50-8.4 PR 1,010.0/75-15.3 8 PR 1,05.3.2 Wheel fixingsRegularly check that wheel nuts are properly seatedand tighten if necessary! The sequence in the graphicopposite should be observed.6134 52KS-0-03434

6. LubricationRepair, maintenance and cleaning work aswell as the rectification of malfunctionsmay only ever be carried out with the driveis switched off and the engine is at a standstill! — Remove the ignition key!All lubrication points are indicated on this pages.Observing the maintenance and lubrication intervalshere will ensure a long service life for your machine.It is preferable to use plant-based oils andgreases.6.1 Universal drive shaftLubricate universal drive shafts with a multi-purposegrease at the intervals taken from the figure. Observethe operating manual provided by the manufacturer ofthe universal drive shaft.8h 8h 20h8h40h40h8hKS-0-0376.2 Bearings on the swatherSwather disk gearbox (1) and swather disk housing (2)are maintenance-free. (grease lubrication)12KS-0-09735

The oil must be changed at the given intervals in themain gearbox (3).(remove used oil by suction)3KS-0-104Filling quantity and lubricant name for the gearbox Bio-lubricantsVolume ltr. Name/Brand Oil change Name/BrandSwather disk gearbox 2,0 Flowing gearbox grease GFO 35Swadro 651Swather disk gearboxSwadro 7614,0 Flowing gearbox grease GFO 35Swather disk housing 8,0 Flowing gearbox grease GFO 35Service lifegreaselubricatedon requestMain gearbox 0,5 SAE 90 ca. 1000 ha.36

6.3 Lubrication chartFor reasons of clarity, each of the lubricating points are shown at one position of the rotary swather.There are also lubricating points on the other side at the corresponding positions (mirror-image).Im Bereich des Schiebesitzesder uerenZinken- und Lagerarmevom Kreisel einfetten.10h(2x)10h(1x)2x(8x)Schmierstellen amSchieberohr(2 Stck pro Seite)(4x)10h50h10h(4x)2x10h(2x)(9x)10hKS-761-010WADRO 65137

7. Accessories• It is essential for all care, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swatherthat the PTO shaft is switched off.• Shut down the engine and remove the ignition key.• Secure tractor and rotary swather against rolling away!7.1 Tine loss prevention feature (Accessory)Mounting the tine loss prevention featureThe tine loss prevention feature for the twin-spring tinesconsists of:— a cable— two cable clamps each with— two flat round screws, washers andself locking nutsFix the cable (1) with the cable clamps (2) to theswather disk tines (3).41The cable must be located behind theswather disk tines relative to the directionof movement. The cable clamp nuts (4)must face outwards.23KS-0-0987.2 Chain for limiting depth of lower linkarms (Accessory)• Fix chains (1) with hollow pin (3) and washer (2) tothe lower link arm adapter.• Attach chain hooks (4) to tractor.• Select chain length according to the max. requiredlowering depth.4123KS-0-03838

8. Winter storage1. Thoroughly clean the rotary swather before winter storage. If a high-pressure cleaner is used, do not aim thewater jet directly at the bearing points. Grease all lubricating points after cleaning.2. Check all moving parts for ease of movement. If necessary, remove, clean and remount after regreasing.Replace with new parts if necessary. Only use original KRONE spare parts.3. Oil all joints.4. Thoroughly grease machine.5. Grease the universal drive shaft guard tubes in order to prevent freezing.6. Set down the rotary swather on a dry site. Do not store near artificial manure.7. Make good damage to paintwork, thoroughly coat unpainted parts with anti-corrosion agent.8. Fill approx. 1.5 litre semi-fluid grease every yearinto the rotor gearcase. To do this unscrew thebrether(1 for Swadro 651) or screw plug(2 for Swadro 761) and fill with semi-fluid grease.21KS-761-0089. Grease attachment tube near the sliding seat on the swather disk and on the tine bar.10. Put the machine on supports to take the pressure off the tyres, do not let the air out, protect tyres againstsunlight, grease and oil.11. Make a list of all spare parts required and order in good time. It is easier for your KRONE to supply and installspare outside high-season. In addition the machine is then fully prepared for the coming summer.9. Starting up again1. Wipe off the oil and grease applied as preservative to the chains and inside the machine.2. Thoroughly degrease the machine. Hence condensation which has possibly collected in the bearings isremoved.3. Check the oil level of the gearbox, if necessary top up according to instructions.4. Retighten all nuts and bolts.5. Check all settings on the machine, reset if necessary.6. Blow out the slip clutch to release any brake linings sticking to the metal parts.7. Carefully read the operating manual again.Important: Use plant-based oils and greases.39

Appendix to the operating manualAssembly instructions (initial assembly)1. Preparations• It is essential that the PTO shaft is switched off for all care, maintenance, repair andassembly work on the rotary swather.• Shut down the engine and remove the ignition key.• Secure tractor and rotary swather against rolling away!2. Changing wheels on the chassisAttach the implement to the tractor, dismount wheels withaxle bolt and mount in outer position.Machine may only be driven in theready for operation condition withwheels in outer position. –Danger of tipping over!KS-0-0293. Installing the swath rubberThe swath rubber is mounted between the swather disks,below the longitudinal frame. The angle rail (5) is mountedon the machine ex-works.Reinforcement (1) (BD 3 x 40 x 540; 4 pieces)Steel bar (2) (Rd 20 x 595)Swath blanket (3)Steel strip (4) (Bd 2 x 30 x 1065; 2 pieces)Angle strip (5)Bolts (M 6 x 25)Washer (6.4 x 18 x 1.6)Self locking nut (NM 6)Bolts (M 10 x 50)Self locking nut (NM 10)Protective sleeve (6) (PVC 40 x 5 x 100; 4 pieces)261534KS-0-096Slide protective sleeve (6) onto reinforcement (1) andinsert in the pockets of the swath blanket (3) with the steelbar (2). Screw the swath blanket onto the angle rail (5) withthe steel strip (4).Screw steel bar (2) between the angle rail and the clip. Justtighten the fixing bolt so that the steel bar can still freelyswing.40

4. Attaching the warning signsWarning signs unit and wedge support are readyinstalled.Fix warning signs unit and Geschwindigkeitsschild withhex. bolts and plain washers to the chassis.KS-0-0955. Installing the lighting systemThe connecting cable from the socket to the rear lightshas already been installed in the chassis ex-works.Install the cable plug connector from the rear lights inthe centre of the warning signs board so that these arevisible from the rear. Complete installation of clearancelamps inclusive of support plate.Check fixed link. Push cable back into the chassisframe.Check the lighting for proper functioning.KS-0-0836. Installation of control armsFor shipment purposes four control arms are removedfrom the left and right hand rotor. Before the first use ofthe machine the control arms must be reinstalled.• Remove blank covers from the bearing points.• Install control arms in the sequence 1 - 2 - 3 - 4.(see fig.).• Mind the position of the lubricating holes (2) of thecontrol arm.• When installing the control arm, introduce the guideroller into the curved path of the cam track.• Install flange plates with the bolts provided.Tightenthe bolts crosswise.(torque M Afor the bolts: 40 Nm)..• Turn rotor by hand before operation.AB12344545241

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