Krone Swadro 1010 User manual

Rotary swather
Swadro 1010
(from Machine No. 571 968)
Operating Instructions
150 000 031 00 EN

Dear customer,
Here are the operating instructions for the KRONE product you
purchased.
This operating manual contains important information for the pro-
per use and safe operation of the machine.
If this operating manual should for any reason become wholly or
partially unusable, you can obtain a replacement operating
manual for your machine by stating the number given on the
following page.
We
declare in our sole responsibility that the product
tto which this declaration refers corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements
of the EC Directive 98/37/EC.
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle
Rotary swather
Models: Swadro 1010
Spelle, 02.05.2005
(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, Business Director)
(ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Engineering Director)
EC Declaration of Conformity
corresponding to the EC Directive 98/37/EC

Foreword
Please note:
The instruction manual is an integral part of your
machine.
Only operate this machine after you have been
trained to do so and according to these instructions.
It is essential to observe the safety instructions!
It is also necessary to observe the relevant accident
prevention regulations and other generally recognised
regulations concerning safety, occupational health
and road traffic.
All information, illustrations and technical details in
this instruction manual are the latest and most up to
date at the time of going to press.
It is within our rights to modify the design at any time
and without having to give reasons. Should you for
any reason not be able to use this instruction manual
either wholly or partially, it is possible to get a
replacement instruction manual for your machine by
quoting the number supplied overleaf.
We hope that you will be satisfied with your KRONE
machine.
Machine factory Bernard Krone GmbH
Spelle
Dear Customer!
On buying the Rotary swather you have selected a
quality product from KRONE.
We are grateful for the belief you have invested in us
as a result of buying this machine.
It is important to read the operating instructions very
carefully before you start operating the machine so
that the Rotary swather may be used to its maximum
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,
about how to use the machine safely, about secure
working methods, special precautionary measures
and the accessories which are available. It is essen-
tial, important and useful for the operational safety,
reliability and durability of the Disc mowe that these
notes and information are adhered to.

Foreword

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List of contents
List of contents
1 General Information ............................................................................ I -1
1.1 Proper Use .............................................................................................................. I -1
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................... I -1
1.2.1 Manufacturer's Address ........................................................................................... I -1
1.2.2 Identification ............................................................................................................. I -1
1.2.3 Data Required for Questions and Orders ................................................................ I -1
1.2.4 Proper Use .............................................................................................................. I -2
1.2.5 General Specifications ............................................................................................. I -2
2 Safety .................................................................................................. II -1
2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in the Operating Manual ........................................... II -1
2.2 Proper Use ............................................................................................................. II -1
2.3 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention ........................................................... II -1
Regulations ............................................................................................................. II -1
2.3.1 Trailer Implements .................................................................................................. II -2
2.3.2 Power Take-Off Operation...................................................................................... II -2
2.3.3 Hydraulic System .................................................................................................... II -3
2.3.4 Tyres ...................................................................................................................... II -3
2.3.5 Working in the Vicinity of Power Transmission Lines............................................... II -3
2.3.6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... II -4
2.4 Introduction ............................................................................................................. II -5
2.4.1 Location of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical safety information on
the machine ............................................................................................................ II -5
2.4.2 Location of the General Information Signs on the Machine ..................................... II -8
3 General preparation for use..............................................................III -1
3.1 Special safety instructions ...................................................................................... III -1
3.2 Preparations on the tractor .................................................................................... III -1
3.2.1 Lifting device on the tractor (three-point linkage) ................................................... III -1
3.3 Attachment of swather to tractor ........................................................................... III -2
3.3.1 Attachment to the tractor lower link arms .............................................................. III -2
3.3.2 Hydraulic connection Swadro 1010 ........................................................................ III -3
3.3.3 Lighting cable connection ....................................................................................... III -4
3.3.4 Connecting the electric control unit......................................................................... III -4
3.3.5 Function of the switches on the control unit ............................................................ III -5
3.3.6 Connecting the PTO Shaft ..................................................................................... III -6
3.3.7 Length adaption ..................................................................................................... III -6
3.4 Driving and Transport ............................................................................................. III -7
3.4.1 General on Driving ................................................................................................. III -7
3.5 Transport of the swather on public roads ............................................................... III -7

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4 Handling the swather when in use ................................................. IV -1
4.1 Mounting on the tractor .......................................................................................... IV -1
4.2 Overload protection feature ................................................................................... IV -1
4.3 Converting from transport to working position ........................................................ IV -2
4.3.1 Lowering the rotor arms ........................................................................................ IV -2
4.3.2 Folding the tine arms into working position............................................................. IV -3
4.3.3 Moving the external guard bars into working position ............................................. IV -4
4.3.4 Swaths without a swath cloth................................................................................. IV -5
4.4.1 Moving the external guard bars into transport position ........................................... IV -5
4.4 Conversion from working to transport position ....................................................... IV -5
4.4.2 Folding the tine arms into transport position........................................................... IV -7
4.4.3 Lifting the rotor arms ............................................................................................. IV -8
4.4.4 Securing the tine tips (transport position and parked swather) .............................. IV -9
4.4.5 Driving in sloping .................................................................................................... IV -9
4.5 Removal from tractor ........................................................................................... IV -10
5 Basic setting ...................................................................................... V -1
5.1 Height of the tractor lower link arms ....................................................................... V -1
5.2 Setting the Operating Width .................................................................................... V -2
5.3 Setting the lateral inclination of the swather disk chassis ........................................ V -3
5.3.1 Setting of the rotor running gear on the front rotor .................................................. V -3
5.3.2 Setting of the rotor running gear on the centre and rear right rotors ....................... V -3
5.4 Adjusting the Direction of Travel .............................................................................. V -4
5.4.1 Adjusting the track .................................................................................................. V -4
5.5 Travel speed and drive r.p.m. ................................................................................. V -4
5.6 Adjustable throttles ................................................................................................. V -5
5.7 Setting of the scraper ............................................................................................. V -6
5.8 Adjusting the Compensation Springs on the Rear Rotor .......................................... V -6
5.9 Adjusting the Ground Pressure on the Rear Rotor Running Gear ........................... V -7
6 Care and maintenance .................................................................... VI - 1
6.1 Special safety instructions..................................................................................... VI - 1
6.2 General instructions .............................................................................................. VI - 1
6.3 Tyres ................................................................................................................... VI - 2
6.3.1 Air pressure .......................................................................................................... VI - 2
6.3.2 Wheel fixings ......................................................................................................... VI - 2
6.3.3 Frame flanges ....................................................................................................... VI - 3
6.4 Replacing the tine arms (in case of repair) ........................................................... VI - 3
6.5 Replacing the hydraulic hose lines ........................................................................ VI - 3
7 Lubrication ........................................................................................ VI -1
7.1 Universal drive shaft ............................................................................................... VI -1
7.2 Bearings on the swather ........................................................................................ VI -1
7.3 Lubricant quantities and designations for the gearboxes ........................................ VI -2
7.4 Pass-through gearbox ............................................................................................ VI -2
7.5 Front drive gear ..................................................................................................... VI -3
7.6 Rear drive gear ...................................................................................................... VI -4

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7.7 Lubrication chart .................................................................................................... VI -5
8 Accessories ................................................................................... VIII - 1
8.1 Tine loss prevention feature (Accessory) ............................................................VIII - 1
8.2 Chain for limiting depth of lower link arms (Accessory) ....................................... VIII - 1
9 Winter storage ................................................................................... IX -1
10 Starting up again ...............................................................................X -1
11 Faults – Causes and Remedy.......................................................... XI - 1
11.1 Special Safety Instructions .................................................................................... XI - 1
11.2 General Faults, Causes and Remedy ................................................................... XI - 1

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General Information
1 General Information
The operating manual contains basic instructions to be
observed when attaching, operating and doing maintance
work. Therefore it is imperative that the operating
personnel have access to and read this operating manual
before putting into operation and using the implement.
Follow both the general safety instructions contained in
the section on safety and the specific safety instructions
contained in the other sections.
1.1 Proper Use
The rotary swather is used to swath cut hay.
It is installed inside the CAT II three-point hitch at the rear.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Manufacturer's Address
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10
D-48480 Spelle (Germany)
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
1.2.2 Identification
The machine data are listed on the identification plate (1).
1.2.3 Data Required for Questions and
Orders
When making questions concerning the machine or
ordering replacement parts, be sure to provide type
designation, vehicle ID number and year of
manufacture.
We recommend that these details be entered in the
above boxes so that they are readily available.
Genuine replacement parts and
accessories authorized by the
manufacturer help ensure safety.
Use of other parts may void liability for
damage which results.
Vehicle
ID no.
Type
Year
SW1
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10 D-48480 Spelle
Made in
Germany
The entire identification plate re-
presents a legal document and should
not be altered or rendered illegible!

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General Information
1.2.4 Proper Use
The rotary swather is designed exclusively for usual
applications during agricultural work (proper use).
Any further use is considered to be improper use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from
such use. Such use is solely at the operator's risk.
Part of the proper use is the adherence to the operating,
maintenance and repair instructions specified by the
manufacturer.
1.2.5 General Specifications
Driving on roads is only permissible with themachine in
the transport position.
Type Swadro 1010
Draft arm hitch standard
Number of rotors ea. 3
Number of arms/rotor ea. 10 / 13 /13
Number of double tines/arm ea. 4 / 4 / 5
Working width approx. mm 9700
Swather disc diameter middle/front/back approx. mm 2960 / 2x 3600
Height with tine arms approx. mm 4300
Height in working position approx. mm 1800
Height without tine arms/transport position [H] approx. mm 3800
Length [L] approx. mm 9800
Width in transport position [B] approx. mm 2995
Width in working position ca. mm 9700
Power requirement approx. KW/HP 59 / 80
PTO speed rpm max. 540 1/min
Equivalent continuous sound level below 70 dB(A)
Acreage capacity a.h 9 - 10
Tyre equipment
rotor gear tridem gear 16 x 6,50-8 4 PR
main gear 15.0/55-17 IMPL 10 PR
Tyre pressure feeler wheels and gear bar 1.0 / 2.0
Lighting voltage 12 Volt - 7-pole plug (DIN)
12 Volt - 3-pole plug (DIN)
Max. operating pressure of hydraulic system bar 200
Required hydraulic connections 2x EW
Max. permitted transport speed 40 km/h
Weight of machine [kg] 2920
Bearing load [kg] 1220

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General Information
B
L
SW101014
H
L
SW101015

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General Information

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2 Safety
2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in
the Operating Manual
The safety instructions contained in these instructions,
which could result in personal injury if not followed, are
identified by the general danger sign:
Safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W9
General function instructions are indicated as follows:
Instructions which are attached to the machine need to
be followed and kept fully legible.
2.2 Proper Use
The swather is built exclusively for customary use in
agricultural work (proper use).
Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed
not to be in accordance with specifications. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from
this, the user alone bears the risk for this.
The proper use shall also include the adherence to the
operating, maintenance and repair conditions set by the
manufacturer.
Persons who use, service or repair the swather must be
trained in its use and instructed as to the risks
connected with its operation.
The applicable accident prevention regulations and all
other generally recognized safety, health and road
traffic regulations must be observed.
If unauthorised modifications are made to the machine,
the manufacturer is released from liability for any
resulting damage.
Before driving on public roads and
before every start check the machine
for traffic and operational safety!
2.3 Safety Instructions and
Accident Prevention
Regulations
1. Please follow all generally applicable safety and
accident prevention regulations in addition to the
safety instructions contained in these
instructions!
2. The attached warning and safety signs provide
important information for safe operation. Pay
attention to these for your own safety!
3. When using public roads, make sure to observe
the applicable traffic regulations!
4. Make sure that you are familiar with all
equipment and controls as well as their functions
before you begin working with the machine. It is
too late to learn this when you are operating the
machine!
5. The user should wear tight fitting clothes. Avoid
wearing loose or baggy clothing.
6. Keep the machine clean to prevent danger of fire!
7. Before starting or moving the machine, make
certain that nobody is in the vicinity of the
machine! (Watch for children!) Make sure that
you have a clear view!
8. Carrying passengers during operation and transport
on the working implement is not permitted.
9. Attach implements correctly! Attach and secure
implements to specified devices only!
10. When attaching or removing implements, place the
supporting devices in the correct positions!
11. Use extreme caution when attaching or detaching
implements onto or from the tractor!
12. Always attach ballast weights properly to the fixing
points provided!
13. Observe permitted axle loads, gross weight and
transport dimensions!
14. Check and attach transport equipment such as
lighting, warning devices and any protective
equipment!

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15. Actuating mechanisms (cables, chains, linkages etc.)
for remote controlled devices must be positioned in such
a way that no movements are unintentionally triggered at
any transport or working positions.
16. Ensure that implements are in the prescribed condition
for on-road travel and lock them in place according to the
manufacturer's instructions!
17. Never leave the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving!
18. Always drive at the correct speed for the pre-vailing
driving conditions! Avoid sudden changes in direction
when travelling uphill or downhill or across a gradient!
19. Attached implements and ballast weights affect the
driving, steering and braking response of the machine.
Make sure that you are able to brake and steer the
machine as required!
20. Take into account the extension radius and/or inertia of
an implement when turning corners!
21. Start up implements only when all protective devices
have been attached and set in the required position!
22. Keep clear of the working range of the machine at all
times!
23. Do not stand within the turning and slewing range of the
implement!
24. Never operate the hydraulic folding frames if anyone is
inside the slewing range!
25. Parts operated by external power (e.g. hydraulics) can
cause crushing and shearing injuries!
26. Before leaving the tractor, lower the implement onto the
ground, switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key!
27. No one should stand between the tractor and the
implement unless the vehicle has been secured against
rolling with the handbrake and/or wheel chocks!
2.3.1 Trailer Implements
1. Secure implements against rolling.
2. Observe the maximum supported load on the trailer
coupling, swing drawbar or hitch!
3. If a drawbar coupling is used, make certain that there
is enough play at the coupling point.
2.3.2Power Take-Off Operation
1. Use only PTO shafts specified by the manufacturer!
2. The guard tube and guard cone of the PTO and the
PTO guard must be attached and in good working
condition (on the implement side, too)!
3. Make sure that the required tube covers are in place
for PTO shafts in transport and working position!
4. Before installing or removing PTO shafts, disengage
the PTO, switch off the engine and remove the
ignition key!
5. When using PTO shafts with an overload safety or
free-running coupling which are not shielded by the
guard on the tractor, mount the overload safety or
free-running coupling on the implement side!
6. Always make sure that the PTO shaft is properly
installed and secured!
7. Attach chains to prevent the PTO shaft guard from
rotating with the shaft!
8. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that the
selected PTO shaft speed of the tractor matches the
permissible implement speed!
9. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that no
one is in the hazard area around the implement!
10. Never engage the PTO shaft if the engine is switched
off!
11. No one should be in the vicinity of the rotating PTO
shaft when it is in use.
12. Always switch off PTO shaft when the angle is too
large or the PTO shaft is not required!
13. Cau1tion! The flywheel will continue to rotate for
some time even after the PTO shaft has been
disengaged! Keep clear of the implement during this
time. Do not do any work on the implement until the
machine has come to a complete stand-still and the
flywheel has been secured using the hand brake.
14. Disengage the PTO shaft, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key before cleaning, lubricating
and adjusting the PTO shaft driven implements or
the PTO shaft! Secure the flywheel with the hand
brake.

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15. Place the disconnected PTO shaft onto the bracket
provided!
16. After removing the PTO shaft, attach the protective
cover to the PTO shaft end!
17. If damage occurs, correct this immediately before using
the implement!
2.3.3 Hydraulic System
1. The hydraulic system is pressurized!
2. When connecting hydraulic cylinders and
engines, make sure that the hydraulic hoses are
connected correctly!
3. When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor
hydraulics, make sure that the hydraulics of both the
tractor and the implement have been depressurized!
4. In the case of hydraulic connections between tractor and
implement the coupling sleeves and plugs should be
marked to ensure a proper connection! If the connections
are switched, the function will be reversed (e.g. raising/
lowering) - danger of accidents!
5. Check the hydraulic hose lines at regular intervals and
replace them if damaged or worn! The new hoses must
fulfill the technical requirements set by the manufacturer
of the implement!
6. When searching for leaks, use suitable aids to avoid the
risk of injuries!
7. Liquids escaping under high pressure (hydraulic oil) can
penetrate the skin and cause serious injury! Seek
medical help immediately should injuries occur! Risk of
infection!
8. Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the
implement, depressurize the system and switch off the
engine!
2.3.4 Tyres
1. When working on the tyres, make sure that the
implement has been safely lowered and secured
against rolling (wheel chocks).
2. Installing wheels and tyres requires adequate
knowledge and suitable tools!
3. Repair work on the tyres and wheels should be done
by specially trained personnel using appropriate
installation tools only!
4. Check tyre pressure regularly! Inflate the tyres to the
recommended pressures!
2.3.5 Working in the Vicinity of Power
Transmission Lines
1. Always take great care when working under or in
the vicinity of power transmission lines.
2. When transporting the machine during operation,
make sure that the total height does not exceed
3.5 m.
3. If there is any need to travel under overhead lines,
the machine operator must request information on
the rated voltage and the minimum height of the
overhead lines from the overhead line operator.
4. Always keep the safe distances according to the
table.
Rated voltage Safe distance from
overhead lines
kV m
to 1 1
Above: 1 to 110 2
Above: 101 to 220 3
Above: 220 to 380 4

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2.3.6 Maintenance
1. Repair, maintenance and cleaning work as well as the
rectification of malfunctions may only ever be carried
out when the drive is switched off and the engine is at
a standstill!
- Remove the ignition key! Pull the parking brake for
the balancing weight.
2. Regularly check that nuts and bolts are properly seated
and tighten if necessary!
3. When doing maintenance work to a raised implement,
always use suitable means to secure it against falling.
4. When replacing working tools with cutting edges, use
suitable tools and gloves!
5. Dispose of oils, greases and filters according to
regulations!
6. Always disconnect the power supply before working on
the electrical system!
7. If protective devices and guards are subject to wear,
check them regularly and replace them in good time!
8. When doing electrical welding on the tractor and
attached implements, disconnect the alternator and
battery cables!
9. Replacement parts must at least comply with the
technical requirements set by the manufacturer of the
implements!
This is guaranteed when using genuine KRONE
replacement parts!
10. Only use nitrogen for filling pneumatic accumulators -
Risk of explosion!

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2.4 Introduction
The KRONE rotary swather is equipped with all necessary safety devices (protective equipment). Not all potentially
dangerous positions on this implement can be fully secured, as this would be incompatible with full functional
capability. You will find appropriate danger notification
(= warning signs in yellow/black), indicating these residual risks.
The safety instructions are provided in the form of so-called warning pictograms. Important information on the
location of these safety signs and what they mean is given below!
Familiarize yourself with the meaning of the warning signs opposite. The text beside them and
their location on the machine indicates the machine's particularly dangerous areas.
2.4.1 Location of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical safety information
on the machine
Order no. 939 471-1 (1x)
1
Before starting up, read the
operating manual and safety
instructions and follow them.
2
939 100-4
MAX. 540/ min
MAX. 200 bar
Order No. 939 100-4 (1x)
The PTO speed may not exceed 540 r.p.m.!
SW101002
2
1
4
6
67
4
5
4
3
4
3
5
8
56
left/right
left
6
right
6
left/right

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Danger in swather disk operating
area - keep your distance!
Order no. 939 472-2 (8x)
Order no. 939 574-0 (2x)
Pull the guard bar down into
protection position before
carrying out work (fold down).
5
Order no. 939 469-1 (4x)
Do not remain in the slewing range
of the deployment arms.
Keep your distance!
939 574-0
Order no. 942 196-1 (7x)
Never put your hand into the
danger area as long as parts
may be moving.
6
SW101002
2
1
4
6
67
4
5
4
3
4
3
5
8
56
left/right
left
6
right
6
left/right

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Note: If the safety signs are damaged or missing, they must be replaced with new signs.
The order numbers are stated next to the warning signs!
7
Keep the stipulated safe
distance to power
transmission lines.
Order no. 942 293-0 (2x) Order no. 27 000 091 0 (1x)
8
ATTENTION !
VEHICLE UNREEVES

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2.4.2 Location of the General Information Signs on the Machine
942 463-0 (2x) Swadro 1010
(lg.= 647 mm)
942 517-0 (1x) Swadro 1010
(lg.= 510 mm)
1
942 301-0 (4x)
(lg.= 775 mm)
942 320-0 (1x)
(lg.=600 mm)
2
939 420-1 (1x)
3
939 183-1 (8x) 1,0 bar
6
1,0 bar
924 569-0 (4x)
7
942 085-3 (1x)
4
4
SW101003
3 2
11
6
2
1
9
667
2
2
8
8
12 51
942-480-0
942-480-0
942 480-0 (6x)
8
40
5939 145-1 40 km/h (1x)
939 170-1 (2x) 2,0 bar
9
2,0 bar