Krone Comprima F 155 XC User manual

Original Operating Instructions
Document no.: 150001050_01_en
Status: 05/11/2019
RP701-21
Round Baler
Comprima F 155 XC
From machine no.: 1022623

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Original Operating Instructions 150001050_01_en
Contact
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH & Co. KG
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10
48480 Spelle
Germany
Telephone main office + 49 (0) 59 77/935-0
Telefax main office + 49 (0) 59 77/935-339
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tional territory
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https://mediathek.krone.de/
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Vehicle identification number
Year of manufacture
Contact data of your dealer

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1 Information on This Document................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Validity ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Re-ordering.................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Applicable documents.................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Target group of this document..................................................................................................... 9
1.5 How to use this document ........................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Directories and references........................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Information on direction ............................................................................................................. 10
1.5.3 Term “machine”.......................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.4 Figures....................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.5 Scope of the document.............................................................................................................. 10
1.5.6 Means of representation ............................................................................................................ 10
1.5.7 Conversion table........................................................................................................................ 12
2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Intended use .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Service life of the machine......................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Basic safety instructions ............................................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 Importance of operating instructions.......................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel.................................................................... 15
2.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians.................................................................................. 16
2.4.4 Children in danger ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.5 Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................ 16
2.4.6 Structural modifications on the machine.................................................................................... 16
2.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts ....................................................................................... 16
2.4.8 Jobs on the machine.................................................................................................................. 17
2.4.9 Operational safety: Technically sound condition ....................................................................... 17
2.4.10 Danger zones ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.4.11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices..................................................................................... 20
2.4.11.1 Keeping universal shaft guard functional................................................................................... 20
2.4.12 Personal protective equipment .................................................................................................. 20
2.4.13 Safety markings on the machine ............................................................................................... 21
2.4.14 Road safety................................................................................................................................ 21
2.4.15 Parking the machine safely ....................................................................................................... 22
2.4.16 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 22
2.4.17 Dangers arising from environment............................................................................................. 22
2.4.18 Sources of danger on the machine............................................................................................ 24
2.4.19 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the machine .................................... 25
2.4.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and tyres.............................. 26
2.4.21 Behaviour in dangerous situations and in case of accidents ..................................................... 27
2.5 Safety routines........................................................................................................................... 27
2.5.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine........................................................................... 27
2.5.2 Securing raised machine and machine parts against lowering.................................................. 27
2.5.3 Carrying out oil level check and oil and filter element changes safely....................................... 28
2.5.4 Running actuator test................................................................................................................. 28
2.6 Safety labels on the machine..................................................................................................... 29
2.7 Safety equipment....................................................................................................................... 35
2.7.1 SMV emblem ............................................................................................................................. 36
3 Data memory ............................................................................................................................ 37
4 Machine description ................................................................................................................ 38
4.1 Machine overview ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Overload protections on the machine ........................................................................................ 38
4.3 Identification plate...................................................................................................................... 39
4.4 Function description net wrapping ............................................................................................. 39
4.5 Function description net and chamber film wrapping ................................................................ 40
4.6 Function description cutting unit ................................................................................................ 41
5 Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 42
5.1 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 44

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5.1.1 Oils............................................................................................................................................. 44
5.1.2 Lubricating greases ................................................................................................................... 44
6 Initial operation ........................................................................................................................ 45
6.1 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................................... 45
6.2 Mounting hose and cable support.............................................................................................. 46
6.3 Preparing the brake disc of the wrapping material brake .......................................................... 46
6.4 Checking/adapting the tyre pressure ......................................................................................... 46
6.5 Adjusting the drawbar height ..................................................................................................... 47
6.6 Universal shaft ........................................................................................................................... 49
6.6.1 Adjusting the length of the universal shaft ................................................................................. 49
6.6.2 Mounting protective cap of universal shaft ................................................................................ 50
6.6.3 Mounting universal shaft bracket ............................................................................................... 50
6.6.4 Mounting the universal shaft on the machine ............................................................................ 51
6.7 Removing the tensioning device................................................................................................ 51
7 Commissioning........................................................................................................................ 53
7.1 Connecting machine to tractor................................................................................................... 53
7.2 Mounting the universal shaft on the tractor................................................................................ 54
7.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses....................................................................................................... 55
7.4 Connecting hydraulic brake (export).......................................................................................... 56
7.5 Coupling the hydraulic auxiliary brake ....................................................................................... 57
7.6 Connecting/disconnecting compressed air connections for the compressed air brake ............. 57
7.7 Adjusting drawbar eye ............................................................................................................... 58
7.8 Connecting the KRONE ALPHA operation unit ......................................................................... 58
7.9 Connecting KRONE terminal DS 500 ........................................................................................ 59
7.10 Connecting KRONE BETA II terminal........................................................................................ 61
7.11 Connecting the KRONE ISOBUS terminal (CCI800, CCI 1200)............................................... 63
7.12 Connecting foreign ISOBUS terminal ........................................................................................ 65
7.13 Connecting the camera to the KRONE ISOBUS terminal CCI 800 or CCI 1200....................... 67
7.14 Connecting the road lighting ...................................................................................................... 67
7.15 Mounting safety chain................................................................................................................ 68
8 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 69
8.1 Preparation before baling .......................................................................................................... 69
8.2 Filling the bale chamber............................................................................................................. 69
8.3 Improving bale chamber filling ................................................................................................... 71
8.3.1 Reducing the pressure on the side walls of the bale chamber .................................................. 71
8.3.2 Mounting additional driver guide rails on the starter roller ......................................................... 71
8.3.3 Mounting additional deflector sheets in the tailgate................................................................... 72
8.4 Completing the baling process, starting tying cycle and ejecting round bales........................... 73
8.5 Operating the support jack......................................................................................................... 73
8.6 Using the stop cock of the tailgate............................................................................................. 75
8.7 Releasing/applying the parking brake........................................................................................ 76
8.8 Fitting wheel chocks .................................................................................................................. 77
8.9 Removing/mounting the safety device which prevents unauthorised use ................................. 78
8.10 Operating brake force regulator................................................................................................. 78
8.11 Operating the bale counter ........................................................................................................ 79
8.12 Pick-up....................................................................................................................................... 79
8.12.1 Bringing the pick-up to transport/working position ..................................................................... 79
8.12.2 Setting the pick-up working height............................................................................................. 80
8.12.3 Adjusting the bearing pressure relief for the pick-up ................................................................. 81
8.13 Crop press roller unit ................................................................................................................. 81
8.13.1 Setting the crop press roller unit ................................................................................................ 82
8.13.2 Setting the baffle sheet on the crop press roller unit ................................................................. 82
8.13.3 Removing/mounting the baffle sheet on the crop press roller unit............................................. 83
8.14 Cutting unit................................................................................................................................. 84
8.14.1 Lifting/lowering blade cassette................................................................................................... 84
8.14.2 Swivelling blade groups in/out ................................................................................................... 84
8.15 Net wrapping.............................................................................................................................. 87
8.15.1 Inserting the net roll ................................................................................................................... 87
8.15.2 Insert net.................................................................................................................................... 89

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8.16 Net and chamber film wrapping ................................................................................................. 90
8.16.1 Inserting a net or film roll ........................................................................................................... 90
8.16.2 Inserting the net or film .............................................................................................................. 91
8.16.3 Notes on operation .................................................................................................................... 93
8.16.4 Checking the tension of the inserted film................................................................................... 94
8.17 Using the bale ejector ................................................................................................................ 95
8.18 Removing crop blockages ......................................................................................................... 95
8.18.1 Crop blockage at the right-hand and left-hand end of the pick-up............................................. 95
8.18.2 Crop blockage in the pick-up ..................................................................................................... 95
8.18.3 Crop blockage under the cutting rotor ....................................................................................... 96
8.18.4 Crop blockage in the baling element ......................................................................................... 97
8.19 Operating the central chain lubrication system.......................................................................... 97
9 KRONE ALPHA operation unit.............................................................................................. 100
9.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 101
9.2 Switching the operation unit on/off........................................................................................... 102
9.3 Start tying process in manual mode ........................................................................................ 102
9.4 Starting tying in automatic mode ............................................................................................. 102
9.5 Setting the net layers ............................................................................................................... 103
9.6 Setting the automatic blocking time ......................................................................................... 103
9.7 Digital sensor test .................................................................................................................... 104
9.8 Analogue sensor test ............................................................................................................... 105
9.9 Setting the feed and end position of the feed rocker arm ........................................................ 105
9.10 Display filling............................................................................................................................ 106
9.11 Showing the software version number..................................................................................... 106
10 KRONE Beta II terminal ......................................................................................................... 107
10.1 ISOBUS Shortcut Button not available .................................................................................... 107
10.2 Switching terminal on/off.......................................................................................................... 108
10.3 Design of display ..................................................................................................................... 109
11 KRONE Terminal DS 500....................................................................................................... 110
11.1 Touchable display.................................................................................................................... 110
11.2 Switching terminal on/off.......................................................................................................... 110
11.3 Design DS 500......................................................................................................................... 111
12 KRONE ISOBUS terminal (CCI 800, CCI1200) .................................................................... 113
12.1 Touchable display.................................................................................................................... 113
12.2 Switching terminal on/off.......................................................................................................... 114
12.3 Design of display ..................................................................................................................... 115
12.4 Design of the KRONE machine application ............................................................................. 115
12.5 Setting units on the terminal .................................................................................................... 116
13 Foreign ISOBUS terminal...................................................................................................... 117
13.1 Varying functions to KRONE ISOBUS terminal ....................................................................... 117
14 Terminal machine functions ................................................................................................. 118
14.1 Status line ................................................................................................................................ 118
14.2 Keys......................................................................................................................................... 119
14.3 Displays on the working screen ............................................................................................... 121
14.4 Displays on the information bar ............................................................................................... 124
14.5 Direction display ...................................................................................................................... 124
14.6 Accessing the working screen ................................................................................................. 125
14.7 Automatic call of the Road travel screen ................................................................................. 126
14.8 Adjusting the baling pressure .................................................................................................. 127
14.9 Operating the hydraulic blade group control system ............................................................... 127
14.10 Operating TIM 1.0 (Tractor Implement Management) ............................................................. 129
14.10.1 Mode of operation of TIM 1.0................................................................................................... 129
14.10.2 TIM displays and keys on the working screen ......................................................................... 130
14.10.3 Activating TIM functions........................................................................................................... 131
14.10.4 Pausing TIM functions ............................................................................................................. 131
14.11 Operating machine via joystick ................................................................................................ 132
14.11.1 Auxiliary functions (AUX) ......................................................................................................... 132

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14.11.2 Auxiliary assignment of a joystick ............................................................................................ 132
15 Terminal menus ..................................................................................................................... 134
15.1 Menu Structure ........................................................................................................................ 134
15.2 Recurring icons........................................................................................................................ 135
15.3 Selecting a menu Level ........................................................................................................... 136
15.4 Selecting a menu ..................................................................................................................... 136
15.5 Changing value........................................................................................................................ 137
15.6 Changing mode ....................................................................................................................... 138
15.7 Tying in the menu level............................................................................................................ 138
15.8 Menu1 “Number of net layers” (net wrapping) ........................................................................ 140
15.9 Menu 1 “Number of film layers” (chamber film wrapping)........................................................ 140
15.10 Menu 3 “Advance signalling” ................................................................................................... 141
15.11 Menu 4 “Tying start delay” (net wrapping) ............................................................................... 141
15.12 Menu 4 “Tying start delay” (chamber film wrapping) ............................................................... 142
15.13 Menu 5 “Bale diameter” ........................................................................................................... 143
15.14 Menu7 “Sensitivity of direction display” .................................................................................. 143
15.15 Menu 8 “Type of tying” (for the “Net and chamber film wrapping” version) ............................. 144
15.16 Menu 10 "Manual operation" (for the "Net wrapping" version)................................................. 145
15.17 Menu 10 “Manual operation” (for the “Net and chamber film wrapping” version) .................... 146
15.18 Menu 13 "Counters"................................................................................................................. 147
15.18.1 Menu 13-1 “Customer counter”................................................................................................ 148
15.18.2 Menu 13-2 "Total counter" ....................................................................................................... 150
15.19 Menu 14 "ISOBUS".................................................................................................................. 151
15.19.1 Menu 14-5 "Configuring TIM software" (for "TIM 1.0" version) ................................................ 151
15.19.2 Menu 14-9 "Switching between terminals"............................................................................... 153
15.20 Menu 15 "Settings" .................................................................................................................. 154
15.20.1 Menu 15-1 "Sensor test" .......................................................................................................... 155
15.20.1.1 Adjusting sensor B08 “Top blade cassette” ............................................................................. 157
15.20.1.2 Adjusting sensor B09/B10 “Filling display left/right”................................................................. 158
15.20.1.3 Adjusting sensor B61 “Tying 1 (passive)” ................................................................................ 159
15.20.2 Menu 15-2 "Actuator test" ........................................................................................................ 159
15.20.3 Menu 15-3 "Software info" ....................................................................................................... 162
16 Driving and transport ............................................................................................................ 163
16.1 Preparing the machine for road travel ..................................................................................... 164
16.2 Parking the machine ................................................................................................................ 164
16.3 Securing the universal shaft .................................................................................................... 164
16.4 Checking road travel lighting ................................................................................................... 165
16.5 Preparing the machine for shipment........................................................................................ 166
16.5.1 Securing the side hoods .......................................................................................................... 166
16.5.2 Securing the storage compartment flap................................................................................... 167
16.5.3 Mounting the tensioning device ............................................................................................... 167
16.5.4 Lifting the machine................................................................................................................... 168
17 Settings................................................................................................................................... 169
17.1 Setting the baling pressure ...................................................................................................... 169
17.2 Setting the bale diameter......................................................................................................... 170
17.3 Setting the cutting length ......................................................................................................... 170
17.4 Checking and setting the position of the feed rocker arm........................................................ 171
17.4.1 Checking and adjusting the feed position ................................................................................ 172
17.4.2 Checking and setting end position for chamber film wrapping ................................................ 173
17.4.3 Checking and setting end position for net wrapping ................................................................ 174
17.5 Setting wrapping material overhang ........................................................................................ 175
17.6 Setting wrapping material brake .............................................................................................. 176
17.7 Setting the brake force release when feeding wrapping material ............................................ 177
17.8 Checking and setting the axial play of the brake disc at the wrapping material brake ............ 178
17.9 Locking/releasing the tension lever ......................................................................................... 179
17.10 Setting the lock of the tapered roller ........................................................................................ 180
17.11 Checking the retaining comb for net wrapping ........................................................................ 181
17.12 Checking the retaining comb for chamber film wrapping......................................................... 182
17.13 Setting the retaining comb for chamber film wrapping............................................................. 183

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17.14 Setting the working lights......................................................................................................... 184
18 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 185
18.1 Maintenance table ................................................................................................................... 185
18.1.1 Maintenance – Before the season ........................................................................................... 185
18.1.2 Maintenance – After the season .............................................................................................. 186
18.1.3 Maintenance – once after 10 hours ......................................................................................... 187
18.1.4 Maintenance – once after 50 hours ......................................................................................... 187
18.1.5 Maintenance – Once after 500 round bales............................................................................. 187
18.1.6 Maintenance – every 10 hours, at least daily .......................................................................... 187
18.1.7 Maintenance – every 50 hours ................................................................................................ 188
18.1.8 Maintenance – every 500 hours .............................................................................................. 188
18.1.9 Maintenance – Every 2 years .................................................................................................. 188
18.2 Lubrication chart ...................................................................................................................... 188
18.3 Lubricating the universal shaft ................................................................................................. 192
18.4 Tightening torques ................................................................................................................... 192
18.5 Checking/maintaining tyres...................................................................................................... 196
18.6 Servicing the main gearbox ..................................................................................................... 197
18.7 Checking hydraulic hoses........................................................................................................ 198
18.8 Cleaning the machine .............................................................................................................. 198
18.9 Cleaning deflection pipes or conical tying roller....................................................................... 198
18.10 Clean the bushing and the drawbar eye .................................................................................. 200
18.11 Cleaning drive chains .............................................................................................................. 201
18.12 Protecting brake disc of the wrapping material brake from corrosion...................................... 201
18.13 Checking the screw connections on the drawbar .................................................................... 201
18.14 Setting the scraper and stone deflector ................................................................................... 202
18.14.1 Setting the scraper to the spiral roller ...................................................................................... 202
18.14.2 Adjusting the scraper on the deflection shafts ......................................................................... 204
18.14.3 Adjusting the scraper on the fixed deflection rolls ................................................................... 204
18.14.4 Setting the stone deflectors ..................................................................................................... 204
18.15 Releasing the cam clutch on the universal shaft ..................................................................... 205
18.16 Changing the blades................................................................................................................ 205
18.17 Unlocking/locking blade retaining shaft ................................................................................... 206
18.18 Checking and moving the blade retaining shaft....................................................................... 207
18.19 Grinding the blades.................................................................................................................. 208
18.20 Checking/lubricating the safety rolls of the single blade locking device .................................. 209
18.21 Adjust drive chains................................................................................................................... 209
18.21.1 Drive chain of the pick-up ........................................................................................................ 210
18.21.2 Drive chain of the intake .......................................................................................................... 211
18.21.3 Drive chain of the bale formation conveyor ............................................................................. 211
18.21.4 Drive chain of the auger conveyor ........................................................................................... 212
18.21.5 Drive chain of the starter roller and the lower compression roller............................................ 213
18.22 Checking the bale formation conveyor tension........................................................................ 213
18.23 Setting the baling pressure indicators...................................................................................... 214
18.24 Checking and setting the axial play of the brake disc at the wrapping material brake ............ 215
18.25 Servicing chain lubrication unit ................................................................................................ 216
18.25.1 Checking oil level, topping up oil and changing filter ............................................................... 216
18.25.2 Cleaning the dosing units ........................................................................................................ 217
18.25.3 Replacing the hose on the dosing unit..................................................................................... 218
18.26 Servicing compressed air brake (for version with "Compressed air brake") ............................ 218
18.26.1 Cleaning air filter...................................................................................................................... 218
18.26.2 Drain condensation water from the compressed air tank ........................................................ 219
18.26.3 Retighten tensioning straps at the compressed air tank.......................................................... 220
18.27 Solenoid valves........................................................................................................................ 221
19 Malfunction, cause and remedy ........................................................................................... 222
19.1 Disturbances at the pick-up or during picking up of crops ....................................................... 222
19.2 Disturbances during or after the baling process ...................................................................... 223
19.3 Disturbances at the tying unit or during the tying cycle ........................................................... 225
19.4 Malfunctions on the chain lubrication unit................................................................................ 226
19.5 Faults of the electrics/electronics............................................................................................. 227
19.5.1 Error Messages........................................................................................................................ 227

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19.5.1.1 Possible error types (FMI)........................................................................................................ 228
19.5.2 Overview of fuses .................................................................................................................... 229
19.5.3 Remedying sensor/actuator error ............................................................................................ 229
19.5.4 Error list.................................................................................................................................... 229
19.6 Setting the tailgate lock............................................................................................................ 255
20 Repairs, maintenance and settings by technicians ........................................................... 257
20.1 Servicing the brake system...................................................................................................... 257
20.1.1 Checking the pad thickness of the brake shoes ...................................................................... 258
20.1.2 Checking the stroke of the brake cylinders.............................................................................. 258
20.1.3 Setting brake lever on the single axle...................................................................................... 258
20.1.4 Setting mechanical slack adjuster on the single axle .............................................................. 259
20.1.5 Setting transmission linkage and brake lever on the tandem axle........................................... 260
20.2 Car jack contact points ............................................................................................................ 263
21 Waste disposal....................................................................................................................... 264
22 Appendix................................................................................................................................. 265
22.1 Hydraulic diagram.................................................................................................................... 265
23 Index........................................................................................................................................ 266
24 Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................... 277

Information on This Document 1
Validity 1.1
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1 Information on This Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for machines of type:
RP701-21 (Comprima F 155 XC)
All information, illustrations and technical data in this document 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.
1.2 Re-ordering
If this document has become unusable in whole or in part, you can order a replacement, quoting
the document number on the cover sheet. The document can additionally be downloaded via
KRONEMEDIAhttps://mediathek.krone.de/.
1.3 Applicable documents
To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further
applicable documents.
• Operating instructions for universal shaft
• Operating instructions for operation unit/terminal
• Operating instructions for camera system (for version with "net wrapping and chamber film
wrapping")
1.4 Target group of this document
This document aims at the operator of the machine who fulfills the minimum requirements of
personnel qualification,refer to page15.
1.5 How to use this document
1.5.1 Directories and references
Contents/headers
The contents and headers in this document ensure quick orientation in the chapters.
Index
The index contains catchwords in alphabetical order which enable to find information on a
desired topic easily. The index can be found on the last pages of this document.
Cross references
Cross references to another place in the document or to another document are in the text with
page number.

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1.5 How to use this document
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Examples:
• Check all screws on the machine for firm attachment,refer to page10. (INFORMATION: If
you use this document in electronic form, you get to the link to the stated page by clicking
with the mouse.)
• For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the universal shaft
manufacturer.
1.5.2 Information on direction
Directional information in this document, such as front, rear, right and left, applies in the
direction of travel of the machine.
1.5.3 Term “machine”
Throughout the rest of this document, the “round baler” will also be referred to as the “machine”.
1.5.4 Figures
The figures in this document do not always represent the exact machine type. The information
that refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document.
1.5.5 Scope of the document
In addition to standard equipment, accessories kits and versions of the machine are described
in this document. Your machine may deviate from this document.
1.5.6 Means of representation
Icons in the text
The following means of representation (icons) are used to present the text more clearly:
This arrow characterizes an action step. Several arrows in a row identify a sequence of
actions to be performed step by step.
This icon identifies a prerequisite that has to be fulfilled to perform an action step or a
sequence of actions.
This arrow marks the intermediate result of an action step.
This arrow identifies the result of an action step or sequence of actions.
This bullet point identifies an enumeration. If the bullet point is intended, it identifies the
second level of the enumeration.
Icons in figures
The following icons can be used in illustrations: