Krone Swadro 35 User manual

Operating Instructions No. 4214-0 GB
Rotary Swather
Swadro 35
Swadro 38
Swadro 42
Swadro 46 (from machine no. 582 800)

Dear customer,
You have obtained the operating instructions for your new Krone
machine.
These operating instructions contain important information
concerning proper use and safe operation of the machine.
Should these operating instructions for some reason become
completely or partially unusable, you can obtain replacement
operating instructions by specifying the number listed on the front
cover.
declareunderoursoleresponsibility,thattheproduct
ttto which this declaration refers corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of
the EC Directive 98/37/EC.
EC Declaration of Conformity
corresponding to the EC Directive 98/37/EC
Heinrich-Krone-Str.10,D-48480Spelle
KroneRotarySwather
Models: Swadro 35 Swadro 38, Swadro 42, Swadro 46
We MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH
Spelle, the 31.01.05
(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, Geschäftsführer)
(ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Leiter der Konstruktion und Entwicklung)
(Wolfgang Ungruh, Leiter der Qualitätssicherung)

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 General .....................................................................................................................I-1
1.2.2 Manufacturer'sAddress.............................................................................................I-1
1.2.3 Certification ..............................................................................................................I-1
1.2.4 Identification..............................................................................................................I-1
1.2.5 DataRequiredforInquiriesandOrders .....................................................................I-1
1.2.6 Proper Use ...............................................................................................................I-2
1.2.7 GeneralSpecifications ..............................................................................................I-2
2 Safety..................................................................................................II -1
2.1 IdentifyingSafetyInstructionsintheOperatingManual .............................................. II-1
2.2 SafetyInstructionsandAccidentPreventionRegulations........................................... II-1
2.2.1 PersonnelQualificationandTraining......................................................................... II-1
2.2.2 FailuretoFollowtheSafetyInstructions .................................................................... II-1
2.2.3 WorkinginaSafetyConscious Manner .................................................................... II-1
2.3 SafetyInstructionsandAccidentPreventionRegulations........................................... II-1
2.3.1 Mountedimplements ................................................................................................ II-2
2.3.2 PowerTake-OffOperation ........................................................................................ II-2
2.3.3 HydraulicSystem ..................................................................................................... II-3
2.3.4 Tyres ........................................................................................................................ II-3
2.3.5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ II-3
2.4 Introduction............................................................................................................... II-4
2.4.1 Locationofthesafety labelsonthemachine,containing technicalsafetyinformationon
themachine ............................................................................................................. II-4
2.4.2 Positioningoftheinformationsigns .......................................................................... II-6
3 Operating preparations .................................................................. III -1
3.1 Special safetyinstructions ....................................................................................... III-1
3.2 Attachmenttothe tractor.......................................................................................... III-1
3.3 PTOshaft................................................................................................................ III-3
3.3.1 General ................................................................................................................... III-3
3.3.2 Adjustingthelength ofthePTOshaft........................................................................ III-4
3.3.3 Fittingandmaintainingthe PTO shaft ...................................................................... III-4
3.4 Detaching from thetractor ....................................................................................... III-5
4 Adjusting the swather .................................................................... IV -1
4.1 General .................................................................................................................. IV-1
4.2 Basic setting .......................................................................................................... IV-1
4.3 Foldingthetinearmsintoworkingposition ............................................................. IV-1
4.4 Setting the workingheight ...................................................................................... IV-2
4.5 Seitliche Neigungseinstellung desKreiselfahrwerks ............................................... IV-3
4.6 Swathformer.......................................................................................................... IV-3
4.7 Travelspeedanddrive r.p.m................................................................................... IV-4

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List of contents
5 Transport.......................................................................................... V -1
5.1 Lighting ................................................................................................................... V -1
5.2 Transportpreparatin................................................................................................ V -1
5.3 Foldingthetine arms into transportposition............................................................. V -2
6 Service and maintenance.............................................................. VI -1
6.1 Specialsafetyinstruction ........................................................................................ VI-1
6.2 General .................................................................................................................. VI-1
6.3 Tyres ...................................................................................................................... VI-2
6.4 Replacingthe tinearms(incaseofrepair).............................................................. VI-2
7 Lubrication ..................................................................................... VII -1
7.1 Universal driveshaft ...............................................................................................VII-1
7.2 Bearingsonthe swather.........................................................................................VII-1
8 Winter storage...............................................................................VIII - 1
9 Start-up after winter storage ......................................................... IX -1
10 Extras/accessories ......................................................................... X -1
10.1 Supportwheelwithchain primary toplink................................................................. X -1
10.2 Tinelossprotection ................................................................................................. X -1
10.3 Fittingtheswathformer ........................................................................................... X -2

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General Information
KS300118
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle
Jahr
Année
Masch. Nr
No. de série
Type
Made in
W.-Germany
1 General Information
Theoperating manual contains basicinstructionstobe
observedwhenattaching,operatinganddoingmaintance
work.Thereforeitisimperativethattheoperatingpersonnel
haveaccesstoandreadthisoperatingmanualbefore
puttingintooperationandusingtheimplement.
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 Swadro rotary windrower 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
MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Straße10
D-48480Spelle(Germany)
Telephone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
E-mail:[email protected]
1.2.2 Certification
ECDeclarationofConformity
correspondingtotheEC Directive
See reverse side of title page
1.2.3 Identification
Themachine data are listed onthe identificationplate.
The entire identification plate re-
presents a legal document and should
not be altered or rendered illegible!
1.2.4 Data Required for Inquiries and
Orders
Whenmakinginquiries concerning themachineor
orderingreplacementparts,besuretoprovidetype
designation,vehicleIDnumberandyearofmanu-
facture.
Genuine replacement parts and
accessories authorized by the
manufacturer help ensure safety.
Use of other parts may void liability for
damage which results.
Vehicle
IDno.
Type
Year

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General Information
1.2.5 Proper Use
TheSwadrorotarywindrower isdesignedexclusivelyfor
usualapplicationsduringagriculturalwork(properuse).
Anyfurther use is consideredtobeimproper use. The
manufacturerisnotliableforanydamageresultingfrom
such use. Such use is solely at the operator's risk.
Part of the proper use is the adherence to the operating,
maintenanceandrepairinstructions specifiedbythe
manufacturer.
1.2.6 GeneralSpecifications
Driving on roads is only permissible with the swath arms in
thetransportposition.
The max. height of 4 m must not be exceeded.
Type Swadro35 Swadro38 Swadro42 Swadro46
Three-point linkage (Connection CAT I + CAT II) standard
Tandemaxle standard
Numberofarms Piece 10 10 13 13
Numberofdoubletines Piece 3 4 4
Workingwidth approx.mm 3500 3800 4200 4600
Swathdiscdiameter approx.mm 2700 2960 3300 3600
Heightin transportposition approx.mm 2210 2210 2500 2700
Heightinoperatingposition approx.mm 1550
Length approx.mm 3020 3300 3600 3900
Widthintransportposition approx.mm 1900 1900 2265 2550
Maximumwidthinoperatingposition approx.mm 3500 3800 4200 4600
Powerrequirement app. kW/PS 26/36 26/36 37/50
PTO shaft speed max. permitted drive speed 1/min. max. 540U/min
PTOshaftspeedrecommendedoperating 1/min max. 350-450U/min
drivespeed
Equivalentcontinoussoundpressurelevel below70dB(A)
Acreagecapacity ca./h 3 - 3,5 3,5 - 4 4 - 4,5 4,5 - 5
Tyres 16 x 6.50-8
Tyrepressure bar 1.5
lightingvoltage Volt 12
Weightofmachine [kg] 510 565 640 665

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in
the Operating Manual
The safety instructions contained in this manual, which
couldresultinpersonal injury if notfollowed,areidentified
bythegeneraldangersign:
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W9
Generalfunctioninstructionsareindicatedasfollows:
Instructions which are attached to the machine need to be
followedandkeptfullylegible.
2.2 Safety Instructions and Accident
Prevention Regulations
2.2.1 Personnel Qualification and Training
The rotary swather must only be used, maintained and
repairedbypersonnelwhoareacquaintedwiththe
machineandhavebeeninformedofthedangersinvolved.
The operator must precisely define the areas of
responsibilityandcompetenceandmonitorthepersonnel.
Shouldpersonnel lacktherequiredknow-ledgetheymust
receivetherequiredtrainingandinstruction.Theoperator
must also ensure that the contents of this operating
manualhavebeenfully understood bythepersonnel.
Repairworknot describedinthisoperating manualshould
becompletedbyauthorizedservicecentersonly.
2.2.2 Failure to Follow the Safety
Instructions
Failure to follow the safety instructions could result in
personalinjuryandenvironmentalhazardsaswellas
damage to the machine. Failure to follow the safety
instructions could result in the forfeiture of any claims for
damages.
Failure to follow the safety instructions could, for
example, result in the following hazards:
– risk to persons by failure to secure the working area
– breakdownofimportantmachinefunctions
– failureofprescribedmethodsforrepairand
maintenance
– risk to persons due to mechanical and chemical
effects
– damagetotheenvironmentduetoleakinghydraulic
oil
2.2.3 Working in a Safety Conscious
Manner
Follow the safety instructions included in this operating
manual,existingaccidentpreventionrulesandany
internal work, operating and safety rules set out by the
operator.
Thesafetyandaccidentpreventionregulationsofthe
responsibleprofessionalassociationsarebinding.
Observethesafetyinstructionsprovidedbythevehicle
manufacturer.
Observetheapplicabletrafficlawswhenusingpublic
roads(forexample,inGermany,theRoadTrafficType
ApprovalLawandRoadTrafficLaw).
2.3 Safety Instructions and Accident
Prevention Regulations
1. Pleasefollowallgenerallyapplicablesafetyand
accidentpreventionregulationsinadditiontothe
safety instructions contained in this manual!
2. Theattachedwarningandsafetysignsprovide
importantinformationforsafeoperation.Pay
attentionto these for your ownsafety!
3. Whenusingpublicroads,make sure to observe
theapplicabletrafficregulations!
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
learnthiswhenyouareoperatingthemachine!
5. Theusershould wear tight fittingclothes.Avoid
wearinglooseorbaggyclothing.
6. Keepthemachinecleantopreventdangeroffire!
7. Beforestartingormovingthemachine,make
certain that nobody is in the vicinity of the
machine!(Watchforchildren!)Makesurethatyou
haveaclearview!

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Safety
8. Carryingpassengersduringoperationandtransporton
the working implement is not permitted.
9. Attach implements correctly! Attach and secure
implementstospecifieddevicesonly!
10. When attaching or removing implements, place the
supportingdevices inthecorrectpositions!
11. Use extreme caution when attaching or detaching
implementsontoor from thetractor!
12. Always attach ballast weights properly to the fixing
pointsprovided!
13. Observepermittedaxleloads,grossweightandtransport
dimensions!
14. Checkandattachtransportequipmentsuchaslighting,
warningdevicesandanyprotectiveequipment!
15. Actuating mechanisms (cables, chains, linkages etc.)
forremotecontrolleddevicesmustbepositionedinsuch
awaythatnomovementsareunintentionallytriggeredat
anytransportorworkingpositions.
16. Ensurethatimplementsareintheprescribedcondition
foron-roadtravelandlocktheminplaceaccordingtothe
manufacturer'sinstructions!
17. Neverleavethedriver'sseatwhenthevehicleismoving!
18. Always drive at the correct speed for the pre-vailing
driving conditions! Avoid sudden changes in direction
whentravellinguphillordownhilloracrossagradient!
19. Attached implements and ballast weights affect the
driving,steeringandbrakingresponse of the machine.
Make sure that you are able to brake and steer the
machineasrequired!
20. Takeintoaccounttheextensionradiusand/orinertiaof
animplementwhenturningcorners!
21. Start up implements only when all protective devices
havebeenattachedandsetintherequiredposition!
22. Keep clear of the working range of the machine at all
times!
23. Donotstandwithintheturningandslewingrangeofthe
implement!
24. Neveroperatethe hydraulic foldingframesifanyone is
insidetheslewingrange!
25. Partsoperatedby external power (e.g. hydraulics) can
causecrushingandshearinginjuries!
26. Beforeleavingthetractor,lowertheimplementonto
the ground, switch off the engine and remove the
ignitionkey!
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 Mounted implements
1. Beforemountingimplementson/fromthethree-point
linkage, all controls have to be positioned in such a
way that any unintentional lifting or lowering of the
machine is impossible.
2. Incaseofthree-pointmountedimplementsitisessen-
tial that the hitch category of the implement matches
that of the tractor.
3. Thethree-pointlinkageincludesshearingandpinching
areas.
4. When operating the outer controls of the three-point
linkagedo not step between tractorandimplement.
5. Whentheimplementisintransportpositionassureat
all times a sufficient lateral limitation of the tractor
three-pointlinkage.
6. Whentravellingonpublicroadswithimplementraised
makesurethecontrolleverissecuredagainstlowering.
2.3.2 Power Take-Off Operation
1. UseonlyPTOshaftsspecifiedbythemanufacturer!
2. The guard tube and guard cone of the PTO and the
PTO guard must be attached and in good working
condition(ontheimplementside,too)!
3. Makesurethattherequiredtubecoversareinplace
forPTOshaftsintransportandworkingposition!
4. BeforeinstallingorremovingPTOshafts,disengage
thePTO,switchofftheengineandremovetheignition
key!
5. When using PTO shafts with an overload safety or
free-runningcouplingwhichare not shielded by the
guard on the tractor, mount the overload safety or
free-runningcouplingontheimplementside!
6. Always make sure that the PTO shaft is properly
installedandsecured!
7. Attach chains to prevent the PTO shaft guard from
rotatingwiththeshaft!