Krone Swadro 1000 User manual

O r i g i n a l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s
Rotary Swather
Swadro 1000
(from serial no.: 864 760)
Order no.: 150 000 116 04 en
22.11.2012

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle
hereby declare as manufacturer of the product named below, on our sole responsibility,
that the
Machine: Krone Rotary Rake
Type / Types: Swadro 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, 29.03.10
Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann
(Managing Director, Design and Development)
Year of manufacture: Machine No.:
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Dear customer,
Dear customer,
You have now received the operating instructions for the KRONE
product which you have purchased.
These operating instructions contain important information for the
proper use and safe operation of the machine.
If these operating instructions should become wholly or partially
unusable, you can obtain replacement operating instructions for
your machine by stating the number given overleaf.
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Table of Contents
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................3
2 Foreword .................................................................................................................................................6
3 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Purpose of Use.................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Validity ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Identification Plate ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.4 Information Required for Questions and Orders................................................................................ 8
3.5 Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.6 Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.7 Driving and Transport........................................................................................................................ 9
4 Safety.....................................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Re-Ordering the Adhesive Safety and Information Labels.......................................................... 13
4.1.2 Affixing the Adhesive Safety and Information Labels.................................................................. 13
4.1.3 Contact......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Position of the Adhesive Safety Stickers on the Machine............................................................... 14
4.3 Identifying Symbols in the Operating Instructions ........................................................................... 16
4.4 Identification of the hazard warnings............................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 Personnel Qualification and Training........................................................................................... 17
4.4.2 Dangers in Case of Non-compliance with the Safety Instructions............................................... 17
4.4.3 Safety-conscious work practices ................................................................................................. 17
4.5 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulations............................................................... 18
4.6 Hitched Implements......................................................................................................................... 19
4.7 PTO operation ................................................................................................................................. 20
4.8 Hydraulic system ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.9 Tyres................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.10 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 22
4.11 Working in the vicinity of power transmission lines ......................................................................... 23
4.12 Unauthorised Conversion/Modification and Spare Parts Production .............................................. 23
4.13 Inadmissible Modes of Operation.................................................................................................... 23
4.14 Safety Instructions on the Machine ................................................................................................. 23
5 Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................25
5.1 First installation................................................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Preparations on tractor.................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Adjusting the Lifting Height.......................................................................................................... 26
5.3 PTO shaft......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.1 Length adjustment....................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Height of tractor lower suspension arms......................................................................................... 28
6 Medium Control Unit............................................................................................................................29
6.1 Mounting.......................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Electrical power supply.................................................................................................................... 30
6.3 Control unit....................................................................................................................................... 31
6.4 Control unit overview....................................................................................................................... 32
6.5 Operational Readiness.................................................................................................................... 34
6.5.1 Sensor pilot lights ........................................................................................................................ 34
6.6 Settings............................................................................................................................................ 34

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6.6.1 Selecting the Rotors for a Function ............................................................................................. 34
6.7 Lowering the Rotors from Transport to Headland Position ............................................................. 35
6.7.1 Lowering All Rotors to Headland Position ................................................................................... 35
6.8 Lowering the Rotors from Headland to Working Position................................................................ 36
6.8.1 Lowering All Rotors to Working Position ..................................................................................... 36
6.8.2 Lowering individual rotors to working position (optional)............................................................. 36
6.9 Lowering the Rotors from Working to Headland Position................................................................ 37
6.9.1 Raising All Rotors to Headland Position...................................................................................... 37
6.9.2 Raising individual rotors to headland position (optional)............................................................. 37
6.10 Raising Rotors to Transport Position............................................................................................... 38
6.10.1 Raising All Rotors to transport Position................................................................................... 38
6.11 Adjusting the Swath Width............................................................................................................... 39
6.12 Adjusting the Working Height of the Rotors (optional) .................................................................... 40
6.13 Sensor test....................................................................................................................................... 41
6.14 Alarm Messages.............................................................................................................................. 42
6.15 Malfunctions - Causes and Remedies............................................................................................. 43
6.16 Eliminating Alarm Messages ........................................................................................................... 44
6.17 Displaying the Software Version...................................................................................................... 44
7 Start-up..................................................................................................................................................45
7.1 Mounting onto the Tractor................................................................................................................ 46
7.2 Hydraulics........................................................................................................................................ 47
7.2.1 Special Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 47
7.2.2 Connecting the hydraulic lines..................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Lighting connection.......................................................................................................................... 49
7.4 Connecting the electrical controls.................................................................................................... 50
7.5 Install the PTO shaft........................................................................................................................ 51
8 Driving and Transport..........................................................................................................................52
9 Operation...............................................................................................................................................54
9.1 Overload protection ......................................................................................................................... 54
9.2 From transport into working position ............................................................................................... 55
9.3 Removing the tine protections from the tine tips............................................................................. 55
9.4 Lower rotor arms to working position............................................................................................... 55
9.5 Swivel tine arms to working position................................................................................................ 56
9.6 Move the hoop guards to the working position................................................................................ 58
9.7 Travelling on an incline.................................................................................................................... 59
9.8 Travelling speed und drive speed.................................................................................................... 59
9.9 Switching from working position to transport position ..................................................................... 60
9.10 Move the hoop guards to transport position.................................................................................... 60
9.11 Swivelling tine arms into transport position ..................................................................................... 61
9.12 Lifting the rotor arms to transport position....................................................................................... 64
9.13 Securing the tine tips (transport position and swather switched off)............................................... 64
9.14 Parking............................................................................................................................................. 65
10 Settings .................................................................................................................................................66
10.1 To adjust the rotor running gear ...................................................................................................... 66
10.1.1 Optional.................................................................................................................................... 67
10.2 Setting the Lifting Height in Headland Position ............................................................................... 68
10.3 Adjustable throttles .......................................................................................................................... 69
10.4 Regulating direction of travel........................................................................................................... 70

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11 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................71
11.1 Special Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 71
11.2 Compensation Spring(s).................................................................................................................. 71
11.3 Test run............................................................................................................................................ 71
11.4 Tightening Torques.......................................................................................................................... 72
11.5 Tightening Torques (Countersunk Screws)..................................................................................... 73
11.6 Testing the screws on the tines....................................................................................................... 73
11.7 Disc springs at collapsible tine arms outside................................................................................... 74
11.8 Tyres................................................................................................................................................ 76
11.8.1 Checking and maintaining tyres............................................................................................... 76
11.8.2 Torque of wheels on the running gear..................................................................................... 77
11.8.3 Tyre air pressure...................................................................................................................... 77
11.9 Replacing Tines............................................................................................................................... 80
11.10 Position of sensors and actuators ............................................................................................... 82
11.10.1 Adjusting the Sensors.............................................................................................................. 83
11.10.1.1 Namur sensor d = 30 mm................................................................................................ 83
12 Maintenance - hydraulic system.........................................................................................................84
12.1 Load-sensing connection................................................................................................................. 85
12.2 Adjusting the hydraulic system........................................................................................................ 86
12.3 Emergency Manual Activation......................................................................................................... 86
12.4 Examples of Emergency Manual Activation.................................................................................... 87
12.5 Hydraulic System Circuit Diagrams................................................................................................. 90
13 Maintenance – lubrication chart .........................................................................................................91
13.1 Special Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 91
13.2 PTO shaft......................................................................................................................................... 91
13.3 Lubrication Chart ............................................................................................................................. 92
14 Maintenance - Gearbox........................................................................................................................94
14.1 Filling Quantities and Lubrication Designations for Gearboxes....................................................... 94
14.2 Rotor gearbox / rotor housing.......................................................................................................... 94
14.3 Main gearbox................................................................................................................................... 95
14.4 Transfer gearbox ............................................................................................................................. 96
15 Special equipment................................................................................................................................97
15.1 Tine loss safeguard ......................................................................................................................... 97
15.2 Chain for height restriction of suspension arms .............................................................................. 98
16 Placing in Storage................................................................................................................................99
16.1 Special Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 99
16.2 At the End of the Harvest Season ................................................................................................. 100
16.3 Before the Start of the New Season.............................................................................................. 101
16.4 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 101
17 Malfunctions - Causes and Remedies..............................................................................................102
17.1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 102
18 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................104
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Foreword
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2 Foreword
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Dear Customer,
By purchasing your rotary rake, you have acquired a quality product from KRONE.
We are grateful for the confidence you have invested in us in buying this machine.
It is important to read the operating instructions very carefully before you start operating the
machine to allow you to use the rotary rake to its full capacity.
The contents of this manual are laid out in such a way that you should be able to perform any
task by following the instructions step by step. It contains extensive notes and information about
maintenance, how to use the machine safely, secure working methods, special precautionary
measures and available accessories. This information and these instructions are essential,
important and useful for the operational safety, reliability and durability of the rotary rake.
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Note
In the operating instructions which follow, the rotary rake will also be referred to as the
"machine".
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Please note:
The operating instructions are part of your machine.
Only operate this machine after you have been trained to do so and according to these
instructions.
It is essential to observe the safety instructions!
It is also necessary to observe the relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally
recognised regulations concerning safety, occupational health and road traffic.
All information, illustrations and technical data in these operating instructions correspond to the
latest state at the time of publication.
We reserve the right to make design changes at any time and without notification of reasons.
Should you for any reason not be able to use these operating instructions either wholly or
partially, you can receive a replacement set of operating instructions for your machine by
quoting the number supplied overleaf.
We hope that you will be satisfied with your KRONE machine.
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Spelle
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Introduction
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3 Introduction
These operating instructions contain fundamental instructions. These must be observed in
operation and maintenance. For this reason, these operating instructions must be read by
operating personnel before commissioning and use, and must be available for easy reference.
Follow both the general safety instructions contained in the section on safety and the specific
safety instructions contained in the other sections.
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3.1 Purpose of Use
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The rotary rake is designed to swathe cut crops. The installation is designed as a CAT II three-
point frame at the tail.
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3.2 Validity
These operating instructions apply to rotary rakes of the series:
Swadro 1000
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3.3 Identification Plate
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SW9070001
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Figure 1
The machine data is located on the type plate (1).
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3.4 Information Required for Questions and Orders
Type
Year of manufacture
Vehicle ID number
Note
The entire identification plate represents a legal document and should not be altered or
rendered illegible!
When asking questions concerning the machine or ordering spare parts, be sure to provide type
designation, vehicle ID number and the year of manufacture : To ensure that these data are
always available, we recommend that you enter them in the fields above.
Note
Authentic KRONE spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer help to ensure
safety. The use of spare parts, accessories and other devices which are not manufactured,
tested or approved by KRONE will result in the revoking of the liability for damages resulting
thereof.
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3.5 Intended Use
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The rotary rake is built exclusively for conventionaluse in agricultural work (intended use).
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Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed not to be in accordance with intended
use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any resulting damage; the user alone shall bear
the risk.
Operation in accordance with intended use also includes observing the operating, maintenance
and service instructions specified by the manufacturer.
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of the
manufacturer for consequential damage.
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3.6 Technical data
All information, illustrations and technical data in these operating instructions correspond to the
latest state at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make design changes at any time
and without notification of reasons.
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3.7 Driving and Transport
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For machines which have an operating permit, follow the conditions contained therein!
The Road Traffic Law varies from one state or country to another.
If there are differences between manufacturer data and the Road Traffic Law, the current
requirements of the relevant state or country always apply.
Speed limits as specified by the Road Traffic Law must be followed. Speed limits differ from one
state or country to another.
For machines which have no brakes, the pulling tractor's empty weight must correspond to the
permitted operating specifications, but in any case twice the axle load of the machine
(depending on the user's country)
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Road travel is only permitted with the swivelled rotary arms in transport position. The max.
height of 4 m must not be exceeded.
Type Swadro 1000
Lower suspension arm hitch Unit standard
Number of rotors Unit 2
Number of arms / rotors Unit 15
Number of double tines / arms approx. mm 4
Working width approx. mm 8900 - 10000
Rotor diameter approx. mm 4200
Height with tine arms / transport position approx. mm 4550
Height of retracted tine arms / transport position approx. mm 3900
Height in working position approx. mm 1700
Length approx. mm 7000
Width in transport position approx. mm 2995
Width in working position approx. mm 8900 - 10000
Power consumption approx.
kW/HP 51/70
PTO speed rpm max. 540
Equivalent continuous pneumatic level recorder below 70 d B(A)
Acreage approx./h 9 - 10
Tyres on rotor running gear Tridem axle
Main running gear 16x6.50-8 4PR 15/55-17 10PR
Tyre pressure guide wheels and running gear bar 1
Electrical power indicator light Volt 12
Max. operating pressure of hydraulic system bar 200
Required hydraulic connections
Free backflow required 1 SA * Yes
Dead weight kg 3300
Permissible axle load kg 1500
Permissible bearing load kg 1800
*) SA= Single-action control unit
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