Krone BiG X 500 User manual

Original operating Instructions
150 000 103 03 en
Self-propelled Forage Harvester
BiG X 500 BiG X 650
BiG X 800 BiG X 1000
(Machine No. 791 256 or higher)
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Dear Customer:
This manual provides you with the operating instr uctions for the
KRONE product y ou have purchased.
These operating instructions contain impor tant information on
the correct use and saf e operation of the machine .
If for some reason these operating instructions should ha ve
become unusable in whole or in par t, you may obtain
replacement instructions for your machine b y quoting the
number mentioned o verleaf.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We,
hereby declare as manufacturer of the product named below, on our sole responsibility,
that the
Machine: Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
Type / Types: BiG X 500, BiG X 650, BiG X 800, BiG X 1000
to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the relevant provisions of
EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery) and EC Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)
The signing Managing Director is authorised to compile the technical documents.
Spelle, 20.04.10
Dr.-Ing.JosefHorstmann
(Managing Director, Design and Development)
Yearofmanufacture: MachineNo.:
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle
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1General Aspects ............................................................ I -1
1.1 Purpose................................................................................................................... I -1
1.2 Information on the product ....................................................................................... I -1
1.2.1 General Aspects...................................................................................................... I -1
1.2.2 Address of the manufacturer: ................................................................................... I -1
1.2.3 Declaration .............................................................................................................. I -1
1.2.4 Designation ............................................................................................................. I -1
1.2.5 Information for enquiries and orders ........................................................................ I -2
1.2.6 Intended Use ........................................................................................................... I -2
1.2.7 Technical Data......................................................................................................... I -3
1.2.7.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. I -7
1.2.8 Weights ................................................................................................................... I -8
1.2.9 Consumables .......................................................................................................... I -9
1.2.10 Accompanying documents ...................................................................................... I -9
2Safety..............................................................................II -1
2.1 Identifying important information in the Operating Instructions ................................II-1
2.2 Safety instructions and accident prevention regulations..........................................II-1
2.2.1 Personnel qualification and training ........................................................................II-1
2.2.2 Dangers in case of non-compliance with the Safety Instructions.............................II -1
2.2.3 Safety-conscious work practices .............................................................................II -1
2.2.4 Safety and accident prevention regulations.............................................................II-2
2.2.5 Self-propelled work machine...................................................................................II -3
2.2.6 Autopilot ..................................................................................................................II-3
2.2.7 Implements ..............................................................................................................II-4
2.2.8 PTO operation .........................................................................................................II -4
2.2.9 Hydraulic system .....................................................................................................II-4
2.2.10 Battery .....................................................................................................................II-5
2.2.11 Cooling system........................................................................................................II-5
2.2.12 Tyres........................................................................................................................II-5
2.2.13 Emergency exit........................................................................................................II-5
2.2.14 Working in the vicinity of power transmission lines .................................................II -5
2.2.15 Fire prevention measures........................................................................................II-5
2.2.16 Maintenance............................................................................................................II -6
2.2.17 Telephones and radio sets ......................................................................................II-6
2.2.18 Unauthorised conversion/modification and manufacture of spare parts ..................II-6
2.2.19 Non-permissible modes of operation.......................................................................II-6
2.3 Safety instructions on the machine..........................................................................II -7
2.3.1 Location of the warning pictograms on the machine................................................II-8
2.3.2 Location of general labels on the machine ............................................................II-18
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3Operators controls ......................................................III - 1
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... III- 1
3.2 Switch panel.......................................................................................................... III -1
3.2.1 Panel switches and pilot lamps .............................................................................III - 2
3.2.2 Release switch – road/field ...................................................................................III- 3
3.2.3 Release switch – feed drive/front attachment ........................................................ III - 3
3.2.4 Release switch – holding brake ............................................................................III - 3
3.2.5 Release switch – travelling gear ...........................................................................III- 4
3.2.6 Release switch – all-wheel drive...........................................................................III -4
3.2.7 Axle separation key ...............................................................................................III- 4
3.2.9 Release switch - maintenance .............................................................................. III - 5
3.2.8 Release switch – autopilot .................................................................................... III -5
3.2.10 Release Switch for Diesel Engine II (only for BiG X 800 and BiG X 1000)............ III - 5
3.2.11 Engine failure indicator light..................................................................................III- 6
3.2.12 Charge indicator light ............................................................................................III - 6
3.2.12 Keyboards ............................................................................................................. III -7
3.2.13 Ignition lock ........................................................................................................... III -7
3.2.14 Cigarette lighter .....................................................................................................III -8
3.2.15 12-V socket ...........................................................................................................III- 8
3.2.16 Instantaneous stop switch ..................................................................................... III- 8
3.2.17 Diagnostics socket ................................................................................................III- 8
3.3 Multi-function lever ................................................................................................III- 9
3.4 Roof console .......................................................................................................III- 11
3.5 Switch group – roof panel....................................................................................III -12
3.6 Steering column and foot pedals .........................................................................III - 13
3.6.1 Steering column adjustment................................................................................III - 14
3.6.2 Horn ....................................................................................................................III- 14
3.6.3 Indicator switch....................................................................................................III- 14
3.6.4 Full beam ............................................................................................................III - 15
3.6.5 Headlamp flasher ................................................................................................III - 15
3.6.6 Using the operating brake ...................................................................................III- 15
3.7 Manual operation on the platform ........................................................................III - 16
3.8 Control unit for measuring the humidity of the foraged crops...............................III - 18
4"EasyTouch" Info Centre............................................ IV -1
4.1 Information Section................................................................................................ IV -3
4.1.1 Basic Screen ......................................................................................................... IV -3
4.2 Settings ................................................................................................................. IV -6
4.2.1 Working Width ....................................................................................................... IV -6
4.2.2 Temporary change in the working width of the grass pickup.................................. IV -6
4.2.3 Temporary Change of the Maize Header Working Width ....................................... IV -7
4.2.4 Temporary Change of the WorkingWidth of the Direct Cutting System ................. IV -8
4.3 FrontAttachment ................................................................................................... IV -9
4.3.1 Status(1) ............................................................................................................... IV -9
4.3.2 Foreign object detection (2)................................................................................... IV -9
4.3.3 Setting the Setpoint Speed (3)............................................................................. IV -10
4.3.4 Actual speed (4) .................................................................................................. IV -10
4.4 Feed Drive........................................................................................................... IV -11
4.4.1 Adjusting the cutting length ................................................................................. IV -11
4.5 Lifting Gear.......................................................................................................... IV -12
4.5.1 Status .................................................................................................................. IV -12
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4.5.2 Changing the setpoint pressure or setpoint height .............................................. IV -13
4.6 General Machine Settings ................................................................................... IV -14
4.6.1 General machine settings - grass pickup............................................................. IV -14
4.6.1.1 Setting the grass pick-up operating mode ........................................................... IV -14
4..6.1.2 Setting the grass pick-up working width .............................................................. IV -15
4.6.1.3 To adjust the lifting gear control ........................................................................... IV -15
4.6.1.4 Setting the number of blades............................................................................... IV -16
4.6.2 General machine settings - maize header ........................................................... IV -16
4.6.2.1 To set the operating mode of the maize header ................................................... IV -16
4.6.2.2 Setting the maize header working width.............................................................. IV -17
4.6.2.3 Adjusting the lifting gear control .......................................................................... IV -18
4.6.2.4 Setting the number of blades............................................................................... IV -18
4.6.2.5 Selecting row tracer for autopilot ......................................................................... IV -19
4.6.2.6 Setting the row tracer........................................................................................... IV -19
4.6.2.7 Setting the autopilot centre adjuster .................................................................... IV -20
4.6.2.8 Setting the response sensitivity of the autopilot................................................... IV -20
4.6.2.9 Automatic setting of the cutting length by maturity detection on the on the maize plant
(AutoScan) .......................................................................................................... IV -21
4.6.3 General machine setting - direct cutting system .................................................. IV -23
4.6.3.1 To set the working width of the direct cutting system ........................................... IV -24
4.6.3.2 To adjust the lifting gear control ........................................................................... IV -24
4.6.3.3 Setting the number of blades............................................................................... IV -25
4.6.4 Customer Data Counter....................................................................................... IV -26
4.6.4.1 Changing a customer record (1) or creating a new one ....................................... IV -27
4.6.4.2 Switching the counter on or off ............................................................................ IV -27
4.6.4.3 Deleting the customer counter............................................................................. IV -28
4.6.4.4 Switching to general counters (machine data counters) ...................................... IV -28
4.6.5 Silage Fodder Addition........................................................................................ IV -29
4.6.6 Adjusting the Grain Conditioner Distance ........................................................... IV -30
4.7 Menu Level......................................................................................................... IV - 31
4.7.1 Bringing up a Menu Level................................................................................... IV - 32
4.7.2 Main menu 1 „Settings“....................................................................................... IV - 32
4.7.3 Menu1-1 „Parameters“ ....................................................................................... IV - 33
4.7.4 Menu 1-3 „Units“................................................................................................. IV - 35
4.7.5 Menu 1-5 „Language“ ......................................................................................... IV - 36
4.7.6 Menu 1-7 „Display“ ............................................................................................. IV - 36
4.7.7 Menu1-7-1 contrast/brightness .......................................................................... IV - 37
4.7.8 Menu 1-7-2 Beeper............................................................................................. IV - 38
4.7.9 Menu 1-7-4 Direction of Rotation........................................................................ IV - 39
4.7.10 Menu 1-6 „Date/time“ .......................................................................................... IV - 40
4.7.10.1 To set date/time .................................................................................................. IV - 40
4.7.11 Menu 1-9 „Contractor address“........................................................................... IV - 41
4.8 Main Menu 2 „Counters“ ..................................................................................... IV - 42
4.8.1 Machine Data Counter ....................................................................................... IV - 42
4.8.2 Deleting the Machine Data Counters.................................................................. IV - 43
4.8.2 Switching to Customer Data Counters ............................................................... IV - 43
4.9 Main Menu 3 „Maintenance“ ............................................................................... IV - 44
4.9.1 Menu 3-1 "Central lubrication"............................................................................ IV - 45
4.9.2 Menu 3-2 „Grinding / Counterblade“ ................................................................... IV - 46
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4.9.3 Menu 3-3 „Calibration of Pendulum Frame and Absolute Lifting Gear Height“ ... IV - 49
4.9.4 Menu 3-4 „Calibration of Autopilot“..................................................................... IV - 53
4.9.4 Menu 3-5 „Calibration of upper discharge chute“................................................ IV - 63
4.9.5 Menu 3-6 „Calibration of grain conditioner“ ........................................................ IV - 66
4.9.6 Menu 3-7 „Calibration of Feed Drive/Front Attachment“...................................... IV - 68
4.9.7 Menu 3-8 „Calibration of Travel Path“.................................................................. IV - 73
4.9.7.1 Performing a calibration trip (field mode with 2-wheel drive) .............................. IV - 74
4.9.7.2 Performing a calibration trip (field mode with all-wheel drive)............................. IV - 77
4.9.8 Menu 3-9 „Calibration of RockProtect“ ............................................................... IV - 77
4.9.9 Menu 3-10 "Calibration of main coupling" .......................................................... IV - 78
4.9.10 Menu 3-11 "Maintenance of additional axle" ...................................................... IV - 81
4.10 Main Menu 4 Service.......................................................................................... IV - 82
4.10.1 Menu 4-1 „Diagnostics“ ...................................................................................... IV - 82
4.10.1.1 Display of Release Conditions Not Met for Diagnostics ..................................... IV - 84
4.10.1.2 Display of possible faults for diagnostics............................................................ IV - 85
4.10.2 Menu 4-1-1 „Feed Drive“ .................................................................................... IV - 86
4.10.3 Menu4-1-2 „Front attachment“............................................................................ IV - 88
4.10.4 Menu 4-1-3 „CAN Bus“ ....................................................................................... IV - 90
4.10.5 Menu 4-1-4 „Upper Discharge Chute“ ................................................................ IV - 93
4.10.6 Menu 4-1-5 „Lifting Gear“.................................................................................... IV - 96
4.10.7 Menu 4-1-6 „Drive“ ........................................................................................... IV - 101
4.10.8 Menu 4-1-7 „Metal Detection“ .......................................................................... IV - 107
4.10.9 Menu 4-1-8 „Diesel Engine“ ............................................................................. IV - 109
4.10.10 Menu 4-1-9 „Autopilot“...................................................................................... IV - 112
4.10.11 Menu 4-1-10 „AutoScan“ .................................................................................. IV - 114
4.10.12 Menu 4-1-11 „Electronics“ ................................................................................ IV - 115
4.10.13 Menu 4-1-12 „Work“.......................................................................................... IV - 117
4.10.14 Menu 4-1-13 „Grinding“ .................................................................................... IV - 120
4.10.15 Menu 4-1-14 „Counterblade“ ............................................................................ IV - 122
4.10.16 Menu 4-1-15 „Grain conditioner“....................................................................... IV - 124
4.10.17 Menu 4-1-16 „Joystick“ ..................................................................................... IV - 125
4.10.18 Menu 4-1-17 „Control Unit Console“................................................................. IV - 126
4.10.19 Menu 4-1-18 „Manual Operation“...................................................................... IV - 127
4.10.20 Menu 4-1-19 „Terminal“ .................................................................................... IV - 128
4.10.21 Menu 4-1-20 "RockProtect Diagnostics" .......................................................... IV - 129
4.11 Menu 4-2 „Error list“ .......................................................................................... IV - 131
4.12 Menu 4-3 „Service level“................................................................................... IV - 135
4.13 Menu4-4 „Information“ ..................................................................................... IV - 136
4.13.1 Menu 4-4-1 „Joystick“ ....................................................................................... IV - 136
4.13.2 Menu 4-4-2 „Software“ ...................................................................................... IV - 137
4.13.3 Menu 4-4-3 „Machine“ ...................................................................................... IV - 138
4.14 Menu 5 „Basic Screen“ ..................................................................................... IV - 139
4.14.1 error message .................................................................................................. IV - 139
4.14.2 Informationmessage ........................................................................................ IV - 140
4.15 Printer Connection ........................................................................................... IV - 140
4.15.1 Printing Customer Data .................................................................................... IV - 140
4.15.2 Customer Data Print Menu ............................................................................... IV - 141
4.15.3 To print a customer record or records:............................................................... IV - 141
4.15.4 Printing Cultivated Area Counter States........................................................... IV - 142
4.15.5 Description of Printer Errors ............................................................................. IV - 142
4.16 Battery Change on theTerminal ....................................................................... IV - 143
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4.16.1 Procedure for Replacing the Battery................................................................. IV - 143
4.17 "Setting of the constant power load limit control" menu appears ...................... IV - 144
4.18 CropControl control unit ................................................................................... IV - 147
4.18.1 General Description ......................................................................................... IV - 147
4.18.2 Mounting .......................................................................................................... IV - 148
4.18.2.1 Mounting the control unit .................................................................................. IV - 148
4.18.3 Control unit ....................................................................................................... IV - 149
4.18.3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... IV - 149
4.18.3.2 Description of the keys ..................................................................................... IV - 150
4.18.4 Operational Readiness..................................................................................... IV - 150
4.18.5 Brief instruction................................................................................................. IV - 151
4.18.6 Basic screen..................................................................................................... IV - 152
4.18.6.1 Softkeys basic screen....................................................................................... IV - 152
4.18.7 Basic screen graphic display............................................................................ IV - 153
4.18.8 Start / stop yield counter ................................................................................... IV - 154
4.18.9 Control weighing and calibration...................................................................... IV - 155
4.18.10 Menu Level....................................................................................................... IV - 156
4.18.10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... IV - 156
4.18.10.1.1 Bringing up a Menu Level ..............................................................................................IV - 156
4.18.10.2 Main menu 1 "Settings".................................................................................................. IV - 157
4.18.10.2.1 Menu 1-1 "Calibration of path recorder" .........................................................................IV - 158
4.18.10.2.2 Menu 1-2 "Calibration of pressure sensor" .................................................................... IV - 159
4.18.10.2.3 Menu 1-1 "Minimum excursion setting".......................................................................... IV - 161
4.18.10.2.4 Menu 1-4 "Contrast" ...................................................................................................... IV - 162
4.18.10.3 Main menu. 2 "Yield counter" ......................................................................................... IV - 164
4.18.10.3.1 "Yield counter" ............................................................................................................... IV - 164
4.18.10.3.2 Printing the values ......................................................................................................... IV - 164
4.18.9.3.3 Deleting the values ........................................................................................................IV - 164
4.18.10.3.4 Entering the weighed mass ........................................................................................... IV - 165
4.18.10.3.5 Entering the calibration factor directly............................................................................ IV - 167
4.18.10.4 Main menu 4 "Service" .................................................................................................. IV - 168
4.18.10.4.1 Menu 4-2 "Manual sensor test"...................................................................................... IV - 168
4.18.10.4.2 Menu 4-5 "Current alarms" ............................................................................................ IV - 171
4.18.10.4.3 Main Menu 5 “Info”......................................................................................................... IV - 171
4.19 Alarm Message ................................................................................................ IV - 172
4.19.1 Physical alarm messages................................................................................. IV - 173
4.19.2 Physical alarm messages................................................................................. IV - 173
5Driver’s cab .................................................................. V - 1
5.1 Ladder to driver’s cabin ......................................................................................... V - 1
5.2 Opening the cabin door ......................................................................................... V - 1
5.3 The air comfort seat............................................................................................... V - 2
5.4 Right armrest ......................................................................................................... V - 3
5.5 Storage compartment for first-aid kit/operating instructions ................................... V - 4
5.6 Instructional seat (optional).................................................................................... V - 4
5.7 Inside mirror........................................................................................................... V - 4
5.8 Sun blind ............................................................................................................... V - 5
5.9 Outsidemirrors ...................................................................................................... V - 5
5.10 Emergency exit...................................................................................................... V - 6
5.11 Windshield wipers ................................................................................................. V - 6
5.12 Washer system - windshield.................................................................................. V - 7
5.13 Side window washer (optional) ............................................................................. V - 7
5.14 Diagnosis socket - motor.........................................................................................V - 7
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5.15 Climatronic / Heating ............................................................................................ V - 8
5.15.1 Control and indicator elements .............................................................................. V - 8
5.15.2 Control ................................................................................................................... V - 9
5.15.3 Switch on system................................................................................................... V - 9
5.15.4 Setting the desired cabin temperature ................................................................... V - 9
5.15.5 Switching air conditioning operation on/off .......................................................... V - 10
5.15.6 Switching REHEAT - operation on and off .......................................................... V - 10
5.15.7 Manual adjustment of the evaporator fan speed .................................................. V - 11
5.15.8 Switching the temperature display to ° Fahrenheit............................................... V - 11
5.15.9 Showing errors on the display ............................................................................. V - 12
5.16 Adjustable air jets ................................................................................................ V - 13
5.17 Radio................................................................................................................... V - 13
5.18 Ladders ............................................................................................................... V - 14
5.18.1 Flaps with safety locks ........................................................................................ V - 14
5.18.2 Ladder to the machine compartment ................................................................... V - 14
5.18.3 Ladder to the motor compartment ........................................................................ V - 15
6 Lighting........................................................................ VI - 1
6.1 Indicator, hazard warning flasher and brake light ................................................. VI - 1
6.2 Parking light.......................................................................................................... VI - 1
6.3 Dipped beam ........................................................................................................ VI - 3
6.4 Working floodlights ............................................................................................... VI - 3
6.5 Allround lights ...................................................................................................... VI - 6
6.6 Reversing lights.................................................................................................... VI - 6
7 Start-up ........................................................................ VII -1
7.1 Daily checks ......................................................................................................... VII -1
7.1.1 Dirt deposits in the engine and machine compartment ......................................... VII -1
7.1.2 Engine - oil level check ........................................................................................ VII -2
7.1.3 Hydraulic oil level check....................................................................................... VII -3
7.1.4 Checking the engine coolant level ....................................................................... VII -3
7.1.5 Checking the central lubrication system ............................................................... VII -3
7.1.6 Tyres .................................................................................................................... VII -3
7.1.7 Light functions ...................................................................................................... VII -4
7.1.8 Brake .................................................................................................................... VII -4
7.1.9 Fuel level.............................................................................................................. VII -4
7.2 Fuel system .......................................................................................................... VII -5
7.2.1 Fuel ...................................................................................................................... VII -5
7.2.2 Refueling .............................................................................................................. VII -5
7.2.3 Venting the fuel system ........................................................................................ VII -5
7.3 Engine operation .................................................................................................. VII -6
7.3.1 Running in the engine .......................................................................................... VII -6
7.3.2 Before starting the engine..................................................................................... VII -6
7.3.3 Starting the engine ............................................................................................... VII -7
7.3.4 Starting at low temperatures ................................................................................. VII -8
7.3.5 Starting with auxiliary battery................................................................................ VII -8
7.3.6 Killing the engine.................................................................................................. VII -8
7.3.7 Switching off the engine ....................................................................................... VII -8
7.3.8 Second diesel engine auto-start (BiG X 800 and BiG X 1000 only) ..................... VII -9
7.3.8.1 Start-up of both engines ....................................................................................... VII -9
7.3.8.2 Preconditions for start-up of both engines ............................................................ VII -9
7.3.8.3 Starting the engines ............................................................................................. VII -9
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7.3.8.4 Manual starting of the second engine ..............................................................................VII -11
7.3.8.5 Engaging and disengaging the second engine ................................................................ VII -11
7.3.8.6 Switching off the engines.................................................................................................VII -13
7.4 Driving .............................................................................................................................VII -13
7.4.1 General aspects of driving............................................................................................... VII -13
7.4.2 Steering ...........................................................................................................................VII -13
7.4.3 Starting the engine ...........................................................................................................VII -14
7.4.4 Road/fieldmode...............................................................................................................VII -14
7.4.5 Switching the travelling gear on .......................................................................................VII -14
7.4.6 Release holding brake .....................................................................................................VII -14
7.4.7 Operating brake...............................................................................................................VII -15
7.4.8 Setting the acceleration behaviour ..................................................................................VII -15
7.4.9 Driving forwards ..............................................................................................................VII -15
7.4.10 Reversing ........................................................................................................................VII -16
7.4.11 Quick stop ....................................................................................................................... VII -16
7.4.12 Fast direction change (fast reversing).............................................................................VII -16
7.4.13 Cruise control ..................................................................................................................VII -17
7.4.14 Constant-Power load limit control .................................................................................... VII -18
7.4.15 Autopilot...........................................................................................................................VII -19
7.4.16 All-wheel drive .................................................................................................................VII -21
7.4.16 Axle separation................................................................................................................ VII -21
7.4.18 Hydrostat system ............................................................................................................ VII -22
7.4.19 Towing .............................................................................................................................VII -22
7.5 Fitting attachments ..........................................................................................................VII -26
7.5.1 Adjusting the adapter frame.............................................................................................VII -26
7.5.2 Pendulumframe............................................................................................................... VII -27
7.5.3 Coupling...........................................................................................................................VII -27
7.5.4 Adjusting hydraulics of the forage harvester ................................................................... VII -30
7.5.5 Adjusting the lifting gear...................................................................................................VII -31
7.5.6 Converting the grass channel grain conditioner ..............................................................VII -33
7.5.6.1 Preparations before working on the grass channel - Corn Conditioner ...........................VII -33
7.5.6.2 Fold out crane splice .......................................................................................................VII -35
7.5.6.3 Removing of the grass channel .......................................................................................VII -35
7.5.6.4 Assembling the grass channel ........................................................................................ VII -38
7.5.6.5 Installation of the corn conditioner ................................................................................... VII -41
7.5.6.6 Removing of the grain conditioner ................................................................................... VII -47
7.6 Trailer operation...............................................................................................................VII -49
7.7 Registration plates...........................................................................................................VII -50
7.8 Connecting an Additional Silage Agent Dosing Unit ........................................................VII -51
8 Operation ........................................................................................................................VIII -1
8.1 Road travel .......................................................................................................................VIII -1
8.1.1 Transport position.............................................................................................................VIII -1
8.1.2 Prior to travel ....................................................................................................................VIII -2
8.1.3 Travel ...............................................................................................................................VIII -3
8.2 Field operation ..................................................................................................................VIII -4
8.2.1 Liftinggear ........................................................................................................................VIII -4
8.2.2 Feed drive/front attachment..............................................................................................VIII -7
8.2.3 Cutting length and upper discharge chute ........................................................................VIII -9
8.2.4 Tips for optimising crop flow ...........................................................................................VIII -10
8.2.5 Grinding the cutting blade ...............................................................................................VIII -14
8.2.6 Measuring the humidity of the crop with the humidity-measuring device........................VIII -17
8.3 Blowing device on the feed attachment ..........................................................................VIII -19
8.3.1 Adjusting blowing times .................................................................................................. VIII -19
8.3.2 Performing a functional test and monitoring set times ....................................................VIII -19
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9Maintenance................................................................. IX -1
9.1 Special safety instructions..................................................................................... IX -1
9.2 General Aspects.................................................................................................... IX -1
9.3 Maintenance of the supply system......................................................................... IX -2
9.3.1 Detaching the feed drive housing.......................................................................... IX -2
9.3.2 Attaching the feed drive housing ........................................................................... IX -6
9.3.3 Fold down the feed drive housing ......................................................................... IX -7
9.3.4 Maintenance jobs on the lifting gear while it is folded down or raised ................... IX -7
9.3.5 Adjusting or replacing the grindstone .................................................................... IX -8
9.3.6 Adjusting or replacing the cutting blade .............................................................. IX -10
9.3.7 Working with half the number of cutting blades ................................................... IX -12
9.3.8 Turning or replacing the counterblade ................................................................. IX -13
9.3.9 Conveyor bars of the front baling roller................................................................ IX -14
9.3.10 Adjusting the scraper - smooth roller ................................................................... IX -14
9.3.11 Adjusting the baling roller - scraper ..................................................................... IX -15
9.3.12 Adjusting the feed drive housing compression springs ....................................... IX -16
9.4 Crop track............................................................................................................ IX -16
9.4.1 Access points to the crop track ............................................................................ IX -16
9.5 Engine maintenance ........................................................................................... IX -19
9.5.1 Overview of maintenance (DaimlerChrysler) Excerpt.......................................... IX -19
9.5.2 Important maintenance instructions..................................................................... IX -20
9.5.3 Fuel system ......................................................................................................... IX -21
9.5.4 Fuel filter/water separator .................................................................................... IX -22
9.5.5 Fuel filter ............................................................................................................. IX -22
9.5.6 Engine oil ............................................................................................................ IX -23
9.5.7 Cooling system.................................................................................................... IX -24
9.5.8 Air filter ................................................................................................................ IX -26
9.6 Hydraulics maintenance...................................................................................... IX -27
9.6.1 Special safety instructions................................................................................... IX -27
9.6.2 System layout of work and brake hydraulics........................................................ IX -27
9.6.3 Hydraulic tank ..................................................................................................... IX -30
9.7 Gearbox maintenance ......................................................................................... IX -33
9.7.1 Checking the oil level and changing oil on the gearbox engine power drive....... IX -33
9.7.2 Checking the oil level and changing the oil on the distributor gearbox................ IX -34
9.7.3 Checking the oil level and changing the oil on the OM 460 fan gearbox ............. IX -34
9.7.4 Checking the oil level and changing the oil on the lower roller gearbox.............. IX -35
9.7.5 Checking the oil level and changing the oil on the upper roller gearbox ............. IX -36
9.7.6 Oil level check and oil change on the tower gearbox of the upper
discharge chute ................................................................................................... IX -36
9.8 Maintenance - Belt drives .................................................................................... IX -37
9.8.1 Main belt drive ..................................................................................................... IX -37
9.8.2 Screen drum drive ............................................................................................... IX -38
9.9 Windscreen washer system................................................................................. IX -39
9.10 Fire extinguisher.................................................................................................. IX -39
9.11 Tyres.................................................................................................................... IX -40
9.11.1 Checking and servicing the tyres......................................................................... IX -40
9.11.2 Fitting tyres.......................................................................................................... IX -42
9.11.3 Wheel mounting .................................................................................................. IX -42
9.11.4 Fitting different tyres ............................................................................................ IX -42
9.12 Maintenance – electrical system ......................................................................... IX -43
9.12.1 Electrical equipment – technical data.................................................................. IX -43
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9.12.2 Batteries .............................................................................................................. IX -43
9.12.3 Main battery switch.............................................................................................. IX -44
9.12.4 Battery – hazards when handling ........................................................................ IX -45
9.12.5 Cleaning the battery ............................................................................................ IX -45
9.12.6 Battery – checking the acid level ......................................................................... IX -45
9.12.7 Battery – measuring the acid density................................................................... IX -46
9.12.8 Installing Batteries and Connecting Poles Correctly............................................ IX -46
9.12.9 Three-phase generator........................................................................................ IX -46
9.12.10 Starter.................................................................................................................. IX -47
9.12.11 Lights................................................................................................................... IX -47
9.12.12 Control units and fuses........................................................................................ IX -48
9.13 Maintenance – compressed air system ............................................................... IX -53
9.14 Maintenance – Air conditioning system and heating ........................................... IX -53
9.14.1 Special warnings................................................................................................. IX -53
9.14.2 Components of the air conditioning system......................................................... IX -53
9.13.2 Compressed air storage tank............................................................................... IX -53
9.14.3 Data sheet of refrigerant R134a (extract) ............................................................. IX -54
9.14.4 Technical Data..................................................................................................... IX -54
9.14.5 Air intake and distribution .................................................................................... IX -55
9.14.8 Fresh air fan and circulation mode (cabin)........................................................... IX -56
9.14.6 Refrigerant........................................................................................................... IX -56
9.14.7 Manometric switch............................................................................................... IX -56
9.14.9 Collector/Drier ..................................................................................................... IX -57
9.14.10 Checking the state of the refrigerant and the fill................................................... IX -58
9.14.11 Capacitor............................................................................................................. IX -59
9.15 Maintenance – central lubrication system (Vogel) ............................................... IX -60
9.16 Maintenance – central lubrication system
(BEKA-MAX) ....................................................................................................... IX -66
9.17 Lubricant ............................................................................................................. IX -70
9.18 Lubrication chart.................................................................................................. IX -71
9.19 Periodic maintenance.......................................................................................... IX -72
9.19.1 Maintenance during the running-in period ........................................................... IX -72
9.19.2 Every 10 operating hours .................................................................................... IX -72
9.19.3 After the first ten operating hours only ................................................................. IX -72
9.19.4 Up to the first fifty operating hours ....................................................................... IX -72
9.19.5 Every 100 operating hours .................................................................................. IX -72
9.19.6 After the first 100 operating hours........................................................................ IX -73
9.19.7 Every 250 operating hours .................................................................................. IX -73
9.19.8 Every 400 operating hours .................................................................................. IX -73
9.19.9 Every 500 operating hours .................................................................................. IX -73
9.19.10 Every 1500 operating hours ................................................................................ IX -74
9.19.11 As required .......................................................................................................... IX -74
9.19.12 Annually .............................................................................................................. IX -74
9.19.13 Every two years ................................................................................................... IX -74
9.20 Silage Agent System (Optional) .......................................................................... IX -75
9.20.1 Special Instructions for Using Silage Agents....................................................... IX -75
9.20.2 Cleaning Work on the Silage Agent System........................................................ IX -75
9.21 Cable Winch........................................................................................................ IX -76
9.21.1 Replacing the Cable Winch................................................................................. IX -76
9.21 Maintenance schedule ........................................................................................ IX -77
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10 List of parameters........................................................................... X - 1
11 Error messages.............................................................................. XI - 1
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1 General Aspects
These operating instructions contain fundamental
instructions. These must be observed in operation and
maintenance. For this reason, these operating
instructions must be read by operating personnel
before commissioning and use, and must be available
for easy reference.
Follow both the general safety instructions contained in
the section on safety and the specific safety
instructions contained in the other sections.
1.1 Purpose
The self-propelled forage harvester BiG X is used to
harvest and chop blades and leaves, maize and similar
crops, when provided with front attachments in the
works of the manufacturer.
1.2 Information on the product
1.2.1 General Aspects
These operating instructions are valid for the self-
propelled forage harvester BiG X.
1.2.2 Address of the manufacturer:
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10
D-48480 Spelle (Germany)
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
1.2.3 Declaration
EC declaration of conformity corresponding to the EC
directive
See reverse side of title page
1.2.4 Designation
Vehicleidentificationplate
The machine data are rendered on a type plate (1),
which is located on right front side of the machine.
Type
Year of
construction
Vehicle ID No.
Theentireidentificationplate
representsalegaldocumentand
should not be altered or rendered
illegible!
Tank cover
key number
1
BX500067
Maschinenfabrik Bernard KRONE GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10
D-48480 Spelle
Typ
Fahrzeugident-Nr.:
Zul.Gesamtgewicht:
Zul.Achslast vorn:
Zul.Achslast hinten
Made in Germany
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Vehicle frame number
The vehicle frame number is located in the wheel
well of the right rear wheel.
1.2.5 Information for enquiries and orders
When asking questions concerning the machine or
ordering spare parts, be sure to provide type
designation, vehicle ID number and the year of
construction.
Originalsparepartsandaccessories
authorisedbythemanufacturerensure
safe use. Use of other parts may void
the liability for any resulting damage.
1.2.6 Intended Use
The self-propelled forage harvester"BiG X" is intended
exclusively for the conventional use in agricultural or
similar work (intended use).
Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed
not to be in accordance with specifications. The manu-
facturer shall not be liable for any resulting damage; the
user alone shall bear the risk.
Use as intended includes compliance with the operating,
maintenance and repair conditions specified by the manu-
facturer.
If unauthorised modifications are made to the machine,
the manufacturer is released from liability for any result-
ing damage.
BX100370
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Type BiG X 500
Motor manufacturer Daimler-Chrysler
Type of engine OM 460 LA
Output at rpm KW/HP 375 / 510
Cylinders R-6
Stroke capacity l 12,8
Harvesting attachment drive Hydraulic, continuous
Feed drive rollers/front baling rollers 6
Feed drive rollers drive Hydraulic
Cutting length mm Continuous 4-21 mm
Gathering drum width mm 800
Diameter mm 660
Speed rpm 1,100
Cutter arrangement/number of cutters V-shaped 20 / 28
Cuts/min 11.000 / 15.400
Swivel range of discharge 210°
Overload height mm approx. 6.000
Travelling gear Hydrostatic
Vmax at engine speed
1600 rpm km/h 40 km/h
All-wheel drive standard
Spring-mounted steering axle standard
Comfort cab with driver information system standard
Air conditioning system standard
Air cushioned seat standard
Undercarriage 4 wheels
Direct drive provided by radial piston engines
Drive axle tyres Tread Michelin 650/75 R32
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 710/75 R34
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 800/65 R32
Michelin 900/60 R32
Steering axle tyres Tread Michelin 18.4 R30 TL
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 600/70 R28
Maintenance - Tyres (Michelin 710/55 R30)
Tightening torque for wheel nuts Nm 485 drive axle/485 steering axle
Hydrostatic travelling gear Level I axle separation:0 to 14 km/h continuous
(speeds) Level II all-wheel drive:0 to 17 km/h continuous
Level III field mode:0 to 26 km/h continuous
Level IV road travel:0 to 40 km/h continuous
Connectable axle separation in stage I
Drive pumps (double pump) Absorption volume 105/75 ccm pressure 430 bar
Wheel motors, front Switchable 3494/1774 ccm
Wheel motors, rear not switchable 1259 ccm (old generation)
not switchable 1536 ccm (current)
Feed drive pump Absorption volume 75 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic engine feed drive Absorption volume 75 ccm
Front attachment pump Absorption volume 55 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic motor front attachment drive Absorption volume 55 ccm
1.2.7 Technical Data
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Type BiG X 650
Motor manufacturer Daimler-Chrysler
Type of engine OM 502LA
Output at rpm KW/HP 480/650
Cylinders V-8
Stroke capacity l 16
Harvesting attachment drive Hydraulic, continuous
Feed drive rollers/front baling rollers 6
Feed drive rollers drive Hydraulic
Cutting length mm Continuous 4-22 mm
Gathering drum width mm 800
Diameter mm 660
Speed rpm 1,100
Cutter arrangement/number of cutters V-shaped 20/28/40
Cuts/min 11,000/15,400/22,000
Swivel range of discharge 210°
Overload height mm approx. 6,000
Travelling gear Hydrostatic
Vmax at engine speed
1600 rpm km/h 40 km/h
All-wheel drive standard
Spring-mounted steering axle standard
Comfort cab with driver information system standard
Air conditioning system standard
Air cushioned seat standard
Undercarriage 4 wheels
Direct drive provided by radial piston engines
Drive axle tyres Tread Michelin 650/65 R32
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 800/65 R32TL
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 900/60 R32 TL
Michelin 710/75 R34 TL
Steering axle tyres Tread Michelin 18.4 R30
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 600/70 R28 TL
Maintenance - Tyres (Michelin 710/55 R30 TL)
Tightening torque for wheel nuts Nm 485 drive axle/360 steering axle
Level I axle separation: 0 to 14 km/h continuous
(speeds) Level II all-wheel drive:0 to 17 km/h continuous
Level III field mode:0 to 26 km/h continuous
Level IV road travel:0 to 40 km/h continuous
Connectable axle separation in stage I
Drive pumps (double pump) Absorption volume 105/75 ccm pressure 430 bar
Wheel motors, front Switchable 4250/1500 ccm
Wheel motors, rear Switchable 2099/1049 ccm
Feed drive pump Absorption volume 105 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic engine feed drive Absorption volume 75 ccm
Front attachment pump Absorption volume 55 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic motor front attachment drive Absorption volume 55 ccm
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Type BiG X 800
Motor manufacturer Daimler-Chrysler
Type of engine 1x OM 926 LA 1x OM 460 LA
Output at rpm KW/HP 240 / 326 375 / 510
Cylinders R-6
Stroke capacity l 9,6 12,8
Harvesting attachment drive Hydraulic, continuous
Feed drive rollers/front baling rollers 6
Feed drive rollers drive Hydraulic
Cutting length mm Continuous 4-20 mm
Gathering drum width mm 800
Diameter mm 660
Speed rpm 1.200 1.100
Cutter arrangement/number of cutters V-shaped 28 / 40 20
Cuts/min 16.800 / 24.000 11.000 / 15.400 / 22.000
Swivel range of discharge 210°
Overload height mm approx. 6.000
Travelling gear Hydrostatic
Vmax at engine speed
1600 rpm km/h 40 km/h
All-wheel drive standard
Spring-mounted steering axle standard
Comfort cab with driver information system standard
Air conditioning system standard
Air cushioned seat standard
Undercarriage 4 wheels
Direct drive provided by radial piston engines
Drive axle tyres Tread Michelin 650/75 R32
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 710/75 R34
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 800/65 R32
Michelin 900/60 R32
Steering axle tyres Tread Michelin 18.4 R30
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 600/70 R28
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 710/55-34
Tightening torque for wheel nuts Nm 485 drive axle/485 steering axle
Level I axle separation: 0 to 14 km/h continuous
(speeds) Level II all-wheel drive:0 to 17 km/h continuous
Level III field mode:0 to 26 km/h continuous
Level IV road travel:0 to 40 km/h continuous
Connectable axle separation in stage I
Drive pumps (double pump) Absorption volume 135/75 ccm pressure 430 bar
Wheel motors, front Switchable 5133/3300/1833 ccm
Wheel motors, rear Switchable 2808/1404 ccm
Feed drive pump Absorption volume 105 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic engine feed drive Absorption volume 75 ccm
Front attachment pump Absorption volume 55 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic motor front attachment drive Absorption volume 55 ccm
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Type BiG X 1000
Motor manufacturer Daimler-Chrysler
Type of engine 2 x OM 460 LA
Output at rpm KW/HP 375 / 510
Cylinders R-6
Stroke capacity l 12,8
Harvesting attachment drive Hydraulic, continuous
Feed drive rollers/front baling rollers 6
Feed drive rollers drive Hydraulic
Cutting length mm Continuous 4-20 mm
Gathering drum width mm 800
Diameter mm 660
Speed rpm 1,200
Cutter arrangement/number of cutters V-shaped 28 / 40
Cuts/min 16.800 / 24.000
Swivel range of discharge 210°
Overload height mm approx. 6.000
Travelling gear Hydrostatic
Vmax at engine speed
1600 rpm km/h 40 km/h
All-wheel drive standard
Spring-mounted steering axle standard
Comfort cab with driver information system standard
Air conditioning system standard
Air cushioned seat standard
Undercarriage 4 wheels
Direct drive provided by radial piston engines
Drive axle tyres Tread Michelin 650/75 R32
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 710/75 R34
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 800/65 R32
Michelin 900/60 R32
Steering axle tyres Tread Michelin 18.4 R30
air pressure, refer to the section on Michelin 600/70 R28
Maintenance - Tyres Michelin 710/55-34
Tightening torque for wheel nuts Nm 485 drive axle/485 steering axle
Level I axle separation: 0 to 14 km/h continuous
(speeds) Level II all-wheel drive:0 to 17 km/h continuous
Level III field mode:0 to 26 km/h continuous
Level IV road travel:0 to 40 km/h continuous
Connectable axle separation in stage I
Drive pumps (double pump) Absorption volume 135/75 ccm pressure 430 bar
Wheel motors, front Switchable 5133/3300/1833 ccm
Wheel motors, rear Switchable 2808/1404 ccm
Feed drive pump Absorption volume 135 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic engine feed drive Absorption volume 75 ccm
Front attachment pump Absorption volume 55 ccm pressure 430 bar
Hydraulic motor front attachment drive Absorption volume 55 ccm
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1.2.7.1 Dimensions
B
H
L
BX100001
Length L (mm) Width B (mm) Height H(mm)
Dependingonversion
min max min max min max
8335 9440 3200 3455 3990 4000
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1.2.8 Weights
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