Krone Titan 6/50 GL User manual

Short-cut loading wagon
Titan 6/50 GL
Titan 6/54 GL
Titan R/54 GL (from Machine no. 599 090)
Operating Instructions
150 000 034 00 EN

Dear customer,
These are the operating instructions for the KRONE product which
you have just acquired.
These operating instructions contain important information on the
correct and safe operation of this machine.
If these operating instructions for any reason become partly or totally
unusable, you can obtain a replacement copy for your machine by
quoting the number given overleaf.
Spelle, 02.05.2005
(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, General Manager)
(pp Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Manager of Construction and Development)
We
are solely responsible for the product
tto 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
MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str.10,D-48480Spelle
Short-cut loading wagon
Models: Titan 6/50 GL; Titan 6/54 GL; Titan R/54 GL

Foreword
Dear Customer,
By purchasing the Titan series short-cut loading wagon,
you have acquired a quality product from the "House of"
KRONE.
Thankyouforthe confidencewhich youhave expressed
in purchasing this machine.
In order to get the optimum use out of your short-cut
loading wagon, please read through these operating
instructions carefully before using the machine.
Thecontentsare arrangedso thatyou areprovidedwith
detailed information on all the necessary activities
accordingtothesequenceofoperations.Wehaveprovided
comprehensive instructions and information on
maintenance,thesafe useofthe machine,safeworking
methods, special safety measures and available
accessories. It is important to follow these instructions
and take in the information they contain to ensure the
operationalsafety andreliability ofyour short-cutloading
wagon and to maintain the value of your investment.
Please note the following
Always store these operating instructions ready to
handinthe containerprovided forthem.These
instructions are a component of your machine.
Onlyoperateyour machinein accordancewiththese
instructions.
It is vitally important that you follow the safety
instructions.
Likewise,follow therelevant accidentprevention
regulationsandtheothergenerallyrecognised
industrial safety, industrial medical and road traffic
regulations.
All information, diagrams and technical data in these
operating instruction are in accordance with the latest
position at the time of publication.
We reserve the right to make structural changes at any
time without notification of the reasons for doing so.
Shouldthese operatinginstructions becomepartlyor
totally unusable, you can acquire a replacement copy
foryourmachine byquotingthe numbergivenoverleaf.
We wish you every success with your KRONE
machine.
MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH
Spelle,Germany

Foreword

Contents
Contents
1 General information...........................................................................I -1
1.1 Use...........................................................................................................................I-1
1.2 Information on the product ........................................................................................I -1
1.2.1 General information ..................................................................................................I -1
1.2.2 Manufacturer’s address ............................................................................................I -1
1.2.3 Certification ..............................................................................................................I -1
1.2.4 Identification label ....................................................................................................I-1
1.2.5 Information for enquiries and orders .........................................................................I -1
1.2.6 Connections .............................................................................................................I -2
1.2.7 Intended use.............................................................................................................I-2
1.2.8 General technical data .............................................................................................I -2
1.2.9 Technical data..........................................................................................................I-3
2 Safety.................................................................................................. II -1
2.1 Identification of safety remarks in the operating instructions....................................II-1
2.2 Personnel qualifications and training ......................................................................II-1
2.3 Dangers involved in not following the safety instructions ........................................II-1
2.4 Working with the appropriate safety awareness ......................................................II-1
2.5 Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations ..........................................................II-2
2.6 Hitched-up machines ..............................................................................................II-3
2.7 Operation of the power take-off shaft .......................................................................II-3
2.8 Hydraulic unit ..........................................................................................................II-3
2.9 Tyres .......................................................................................................................II -4
2.10 Maintenance............................................................................................................II-4
2.11 Conversion by the customer and making spare parts..............................................II-4
2.12 Non-permitted modes of operation ..........................................................................II-4
2.13 Safety instructions attached to the machine ............................................................II-4
2.14 Position of safety labels on the machine .................................................................II-6
2.15 Position of the general information panels on the machine ...................................II-10
3 Operation .......................................................................................... III -1
3.1 General information ................................................................................................III-1
3.2 Special safety instructions......................................................................................III-1
3.3 Hitching up to the tractor.........................................................................................III-2
3.3.1 Couple the towing eye of the trailer to the tractor hitch. ..........................................III-2
3.3.2 Connecting the hitch for Ø 80 ball attachment to the tractor-side Ø 80 ball coupling III-
3
3.4 Connections ...........................................................................................................III -4
3.4.1 Hydraulic connection..............................................................................................III-4
3.4.2 Electrical connection in general for standard and operator-friendly units ...............III-4
3.4.3 Compressed air connections for air brakes (special equipment) ............................III-5
3.4.4 Hydraulic brakes (Export) .......................................................................................III-6

Contents
3.4.5 Articulated shaft......................................................................................................III-6
3.4.6 Hydraulic connection for blocking trailing steering axle (special fitting)..................III-6
3.4.7 Drawbar suspension (special equipment) ..............................................................III-6
3.5 Pick up ...................................................................................................................III-7
3.5.1 Special safety instructions......................................................................................III-7
3.5.2 Normal position (adjusting the working height)......................................................III-7
3.5.3 Pick-up roller feelers rear (on special request) .......................................................III-7
3.6 Roll-type crop guard ...............................................................................................III-8
3.7 Cutting unit .............................................................................................................III-8
3.7.1 Special safety instructions......................................................................................III-8
3.7.2 General information ................................................................................................III-8
3.7.3 Setting the cutting length ........................................................................................III-9
3.7.4 Switching cutters ....................................................................................................III-9
3.7.5 Sharpening the cutters .........................................................................................III-10
3.7.6 nstalling the cutters...............................................................................................III-10
3.7.7 Retracting the cutting unit .....................................................................................III -11
3.8 Road travel ...........................................................................................................III-12
3.9 Handling the trailing axle (special fitting)..............................................................III-12
3.10 Work input ............................................................................................................III -13
3.10.1 Preparing for the loading process.........................................................................III-13
3.10.2 The loading process.............................................................................................III-13
3.10.3 Finishing the loading process ..............................................................................III-15
3.10.4 Preparation for the emptying process ...................................................................III-15
3.10.5 Emptying process.................................................................................................III -15
3.10.6 Afteremptying ......................................................................................................III -16
3.11 Shutting down ......................................................................................................III-16
4 Comfort Control Unit ...................................................................... IV -1
4.1 General Description .............................................................................................. IV -1
4.2 Mounting ............................................................................................................... IV -2
4.3 Control Unit ........................................................................................................... IV -4
4.4 Operational Readiness.......................................................................................... IV -5
4.5 Manual Mode......................................................................................................... IV -6
4.5.1 Loading mode basic screen .................................................................................. IV -6
4.5.2 Unloading mode basic screen............................................................................... IV -9
4.6 Buttons on the machine....................................................................................... IV -13
4.7 Menu Level.......................................................................................................... IV -13
4.7.1 Bringing up a Menu Level.................................................................................... IV -13
4.7.2 Main menu 1 "Settings" ....................................................................................... IV -14
4.7.3 Menu 1-1 "Automatic loader" (optional)............................................................... IV -15
4.7.4 Menu 1-2 "Silage" (optional) ............................................................................... IV -16
4.7.5 Menu 1-3 "Axle suspension" (optional) ............................................................... IV -17
4.7.6 Menu 1-4 "Contrast" ............................................................................................ IV -19
4.7.7 Menu 1-5 „Floor conveyor speed“........................................................................ IV -20
4.7.8 Main menu 2 "Counters"...................................................................................... IV -21
4.7.9 Menu 2-1 "Customer counters"............................................................................ IV -21
4.7.10 Menu 2-2 "Total counters" ................................................................................... IV -23
4.7.11 Main menu 4 "Service" ........................................................................................ IV -24
4.7.12 Menu 4-2 "Manual sensor test"............................................................................ IV -24
4.7.13 Menu 4-4 "Manual actuator test".......................................................................... IV -27

Contents
5.7.14 Menu 4-5 "Sensor/actuator test axle suspension" ............................................... IV -30
4.7.15 Main menu 5 "Info" .............................................................................................. IV -31
4.7.16 Main menu 6 "Technician" .................................................................................. IV -32
4.8 Alarm Message ................................................................................................... IV -33
4.9 Alarm Messages.................................................................................................. IV -34
4.9.1 General alarms.................................................................................................... IV -34
4.9.2 Logical alarms ..................................................................................................... IV -35
4.9.3 Physical alarms ................................................................................................... IV -36
5 Standard operation.......................................................................... V -1
5.1 General information ................................................................................................ V -1
5.2 Special safety instructions...................................................................................... V -1
5.3 Control panel.......................................................................................................... V -2
6 Hydraulic system............................................................................ VI -1
6.1 Special safety instructions..................................................................................... VI -1
6.2 Adjusting the hydraulic system.............................................................................. VI -2
7 Maintenance................................................................................... VII -1
7.1 Special safety instructions.................................................................................... VII -1
7.2 General information .............................................................................................. VII-1
7.3 Tyres .................................................................................................................... VII-2
7.4 Hitch eyes on the tow-bar ..................................................................................... VII -3
7.5 Position of the Sensors......................................................................................... VII -4
7.6 Maintenance instructions for the hydraulic system ............................................... VII-7
7.7 Checking and changing the oil............................................................................. VII -8
7.8 Chain tension ....................................................................................................... VII -9
7.9 Scrapers ............................................................................................................. VII -10
7.10 Checking the safety rollers of the individual knife protection system .................. VII -11
7.11 Lubrication.......................................................................................................... VII -12
7.12 Central lubrication of feed unit and pick-up drive chains .................................... VII -15
7.13 Brake system...................................................................................................... VII-16
7.14 Care after daily use ............................................................................................ VII -18
7.15 Maintenance and repair work inside the load space .......................................... VII -18
8 Overwintering................................................................................ VIII -1
8.1 Special safety instructions ................................................................................... VIII-1
8.2 General information ............................................................................................. VIII-1
9 Recommissioning........................................................................... IX -1
9.1 Special safety instructions..................................................................................... IX -1
9.2 General information ............................................................................................... IX -1
10 Faults – causes and removal ........................................................... X1
10.1 Special safety instructions........................................................................................ X1
10.2 Table of faults, their causes and removal ................................................................. X1
A1 Initial hitch up................................................................................... A -1
A1.1 Adjusting the tow-bar to the appropriate height and adjusting the towing eye........ A -2
A1.2 Attaching the articulated shaft ................................................................................ A -4

Contents
A1.3 Assembling the superstructure ............................................................................... A -7
A2 Electrical circuit diagram .............................................................. A -10

I - 1
General information
1 General information
1.1 Use
Theshort-cutloadingwagonisdesignedforthe
collection,transport andputtingdown ofagricultural
stalk material.
The variable cutter theoretically provides for cutting
lengths up to 40mm.
1.2 Information on the product
1.2.1Generalinformation
Theseoperating instructionapplyto short-cutloading
wagon Models Titan 6/50 GL; Titan 6/54 GL and Titan
R/54GL from
Machineno.599 090
1.2.2Manufacturer’s address
MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Strasse10
D-48480Spelle(Germany)
Telephone:[phone]
Facsimile05977/935-339
E-mail:[email protected]
1.2.3Certification
ECDeclarationofConformity
See inside title page
1.2.4Identificationlabel
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10 D-48480 Spelle
Made in
Germany
Model
Yearof
manufacture
Vehicle-
ident-no.
The whole identification label has
documentation value and must not be
alteredormadeunrecognisable
1.2.5Information for enquiries and orders
Whenorderingspareparts,themodelnumber,vehicle
identificationnumberand theyear of manufactureof
thecorrespondingmachinemustbequoted.
Sparepartsformothermanufacturers
mayonly beusedafter consultation
withthemanufacturerofthis
equipment.In theinterestofsafety,
onlygenuine partsand accessories
authorisedbythemanufacturershould
be used. No liability can be accepted
for consequencesresulting from the
useof otherparts.
KDW00050
1

I - 2
General information
1.2.6Connections
See Hydraulic system circuit diagram -
Seechapterhydraulics
See Electrical system circuit diagram - See appendix
1.2.7Intended use
TheTitanseries short-cutloading wagonsare built
exclusivelyforagriculturalwork(properuse).
Any other use is considered improper use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from
improper use; the risk is borne solely by the user.
Properuseincludesfollowingtheoperating,maintenance
and service instructions stipulated by the manufacturer.
Permittedloads:
agricultural storks such as hay, straw and grass silage.
The collection and loading of other
materialsisonly permittedafter
agreementwiththemanufacturer.
In any case, the basic requirement is
that the load material is laid in
swathesandpickedupindependently
by the pick-up when it passes over.
1.2.8General technical data
The weights shown on the serial plate must not be
exceededwhen theshort-cut loadingwagon isin
operation.