Krone Comprima F 155 XC User manual

Original operating instructions
Round baler
Comprima
F 155 XC X-treme
Comprima
V 150 XC X-treme
(from serial no.: 976 393)
Order no.: 150 000 165 07 en
01.02.2018

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We Maschinenfabrik Krone Beteiligungs-GmbH
Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle
hereby declare as manufacturer of the product named below, on our sole responsibility,
that the
Machine: Round Baler
Type: Comprima F 155 XC X-treme
Comprima V 150 XC X-treme
to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following relevant provisions of:
•EC Directive 2006/42/CE (machines),
•EU Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC). Within the meaning of the Directive the
harmonised standard EN ISO 14982:2009 was taken as a basis.
The signing Managing Director is authorised to compile the technical documents.
Spelle, 01.08.2017
Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann
(Managing Director, Design & Development)
Year of manufacture:
Machine no.:
CV0

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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................3
2To this Document.................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Validity .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Re-Ordering ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Further applicable documents .......................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Target group of this document ......................................................................................................... 10
2.5 How to use this document ................................................................................................................ 10
2.5.1 Directories and References ...................................................................................................... 10
2.5.2 Direction Information ................................................................................................................. 11
2.5.3 Term “Machine” ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.4 Figures ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.5 Scope of Document ................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.6 Means of representation ........................................................................................................... 11
2.5.7 Conversion table ....................................................................................................................... 14
3Safety.....................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Purpose of Use ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Service life of the machine ............................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Basic safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 Importance of the operating instructions ................................................................................... 16
3.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel ................................................................... 16
3.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians ................................................................................. 16
3.4.4 Children in danger ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.5 Coupling the machine safely ..................................................................................................... 17
3.4.6 Structural changes to the machine ........................................................................................... 17
3.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts ...................................................................................... 17
3.4.8 Workstations on the Machine .................................................................................................... 17
3.4.9 Operational safety: Technically perfect condition ..................................................................... 18
3.4.10 Danger zones ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.4.11 Keeping safety devices functional ............................................................................................. 22
3.4.12 Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................. 22
3.4.13 Safety signs on the machine ..................................................................................................... 23
3.4.14 Traffic safety .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.4.15 Parking the machine safely ....................................................................................................... 24
3.4.16 Consumables ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.4.17 Dangers associated with the operational environment ............................................................. 24
3.4.18 Sources of danger on the machine ........................................................................................... 26
3.4.19 Dangers associated with certain activities: Climbing up and down .......................................... 27
3.4.20 Dangers associated with certain activities: Work on the machine ............................................ 27
3.4.21 Dangers associated with certain activities: Working on wheels and tyres ................................ 28
3.4.22 Behaviour in hazardous situations and when accidents occur ................................................. 28
3.5 Safety routines ................................................................................................................................. 29
3.5.1 Stopping and securing the machine .......................................................................................... 29
3.5.2 Supporting lifted machine and machine parts securely ............................................................ 29
3.5.3 Safely checking the oil level and changing the oil and filter element ........................................ 30
3.5.4 Running the actuator test .......................................................................................................... 30

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3.6 Safety stickers on the machine ........................................................................................................ 31
3.6.1 Position and meaning of the safety stickers on the machine .................................................... 31
3.6.2 Re-Ordering Safety Labels and Information Labels .................................................................. 48
3.6.3 Attaching Safety Labels and Information Labels ...................................................................... 48
3.6.4 Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 49
3.7 Safety Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 50
3.7.1 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................ 50
3.7.2 Parking Support ........................................................................................................................ 51
3.7.3 Wheel chocks ............................................................................................................................ 56
3.7.4 Stop Points ................................................................................................................................ 57
3.7.5 Shut-off valve for tailgate .......................................................................................................... 58
3.7.6 SMV Emblem ............................................................................................................................ 59
4Data memory.........................................................................................................................................60
5Machine Description ............................................................................................................................62
5.1 Machine overview ............................................................................................................................. 62
5.2 Identification Plate ............................................................................................................................ 63
5.3 Information Required for Questions and Orders .............................................................................. 63
6Technical data.......................................................................................................................................64
6.1 Hydraulic Connections ..................................................................................................................... 66
6.2 Consumables ................................................................................................................................... 66
6.3 Ambient Temperature....................................................................................................................... 67
7Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................69
7.1 Before initial start-up ........................................................................................................................ 70
7.1.1 Preparatory work ....................................................................................................................... 70
7.1.2 Checking the Guide Wheel Support before Initial Operation .................................................... 73
7.2 Dismounting the Transport Tensioning Device ................................................................................ 74
7.3 Mounting the bale ejector ................................................................................................................. 75
7.4 Adjusting the drawbar height ............................................................................................................ 80
7.5 PTO shaft ......................................................................................................................................... 82
7.5.1 Mounting the protective cap for the universal shaft of the tractor ............................................. 82
7.5.2 Mounting the universal shaft at the machine ............................................................................ 83
7.5.3 Length adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 86
7.6 Mounting Hose Support ................................................................................................................... 87
7.7 Preparing the wrapping material brake ............................................................................................ 87
7.8 Installation of the Lighting System ................................................................................................... 88
7.9 Checking/setting the tyre pressure ................................................................................................... 88
8Start-up..................................................................................................................................................89
8.1 Connect the machine to the tractor .................................................................................................. 90
8.2 Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................................... 91
8.2.1 Special Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 91
8.2.2 Connecting the hydraulic lines .................................................................................................. 92
8.3 Hydraulic brake (Export) .................................................................................................................. 94
8.4 Hydraulic brake (auxiliary brake) ...................................................................................................... 94
8.5 Install the PTO shaft ......................................................................................................................... 95
8.6 Compressed Air Connections for the Compressed Air Brake .......................................................... 97
8.7 Connecting KRONE BETA II Terminal ............................................................................................. 98
8.8 Connecting KRONE ISOBUS-Terminal ......................................................................................... 100
8.9 Connecting External ISOBUS-Terminal ......................................................................................... 103

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8.10 Connecting the Joystick ................................................................................................................. 104
8.11 Electrical connections..................................................................................................................... 107
8.12 Using the safety chain .................................................................................................................... 108
9KRONE BETA II Terminal...................................................................................................................110
9.1 ISOBUS Shortcut Button not Available .......................................................................................... 110
9.2 Switching Terminal On or Off ......................................................................................................... 111
9.3 Display Design ............................................................................................................................... 112
9.3.1 Status Line .............................................................................................................................. 113
9.3.2 Keys ........................................................................................................................................ 114
9.3.3 Main Window ........................................................................................................................... 114
9.4 Switching Between the Terminals .................................................................................................. 116
10 KRONE ISOBUS Terminal..................................................................................................................117
10.1 General Information on ISOBUS .................................................................................................... 117
10.2 ISOBUS Shortcut Button ................................................................................................................ 118
10.3 Touch Sensitive Display ................................................................................................................. 119
10.4 Switching Terminal On or Off ......................................................................................................... 120
10.5 Display Design ............................................................................................................................... 122
10.5.1 Status Line .............................................................................................................................. 123
10.5.2 Keys ........................................................................................................................................ 124
10.5.3 Main Window ........................................................................................................................... 124
10.6 Switching Between the Terminals .................................................................................................. 126
11 Foreign Terminal ISOBUS .................................................................................................................127
11.1 General Information on ISOBUS .................................................................................................... 127
11.2 ISOBUS Shortcut Button not Available .......................................................................................... 128
11.3 Deviating Functions from KRONE ISOBUS Terminal .................................................................... 128
12 Terminal –Machine Functions..........................................................................................................129
12.1 General Information on Functioning of Machine and Terminal ...................................................... 129
12.2 Calling Working Screen .................................................................................................................. 130
12.3 Working Screen “Status Bale Chamber” ........................................................................................ 130
12.4 Operating Machine Functions ........................................................................................................ 131
12.4.1 Setting Bale Diameter ............................................................................................................. 133
12.4.2 Setting Baling Pressure........................................................................................................... 134
12.4.3 Operating Hydraulic Blade Group Control System ................................................................. 135
12.5 Operating Machine via Joystick ..................................................................................................... 137
12.5.1 Auxiliary Functions (AUX) ....................................................................................................... 137
12.5.2 Auxiliary assignment of a joystick ........................................................................................... 138
13 Terminal –Menus...............................................................................................................................140
13.1 Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................... 140
13.2 Calling up the menu level ............................................................................................................... 142
13.3 Selecting Menu ............................................................................................................................... 142
13.4 Changing the value ........................................................................................................................ 145
13.5 Calling and Saving Machine Settings............................................................................................. 146
13.5.1 Icons for Settings in the Menus ............................................................................................... 146
13.6 Menus in the Terminal .................................................................................................................... 147
13.6.1 Menu Level .............................................................................................................................. 147
13.6.2 Menu 1 “Number of Net Layers“ (Net Tying)........................................................................... 149
13.6.3 Menu 1 “Number of Film Layers” (Film Tying) ........................................................................ 150
13.6.4 Menu 3 “Pre-signalling” ........................................................................................................... 151

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13.6.5 Menu 4 “Tying Start Delay” (net tying) .................................................................................... 152
13.6.6 Menu 4 “Tying Start Delay” (film tying) ................................................................................... 153
13.6.7 Menu 5 “Bale Diameter” (Comprima F) ................................................................................... 154
13.6.8 Menu 6 “Electronical Baling Pressure Adjustment” (Comprima V) ......................................... 155
13.6.9 Menu 7 “Sensitivity of Direction Display”” (Comprima F) ........................................................ 156
13.6.10 Menu 8 “Selection Type of Tying” (for version with net and film tying) ................................... 157
13.6.11 Menu 9 “Correction Filling” (Comprima V)Menus: Correction Filling ...................................... 158
13.6.12 Menu 10 “Manual Operation” (for version with net tying) ........................................................ 159
13.6.13 Menu 10 “Manual Operation” (for version with net and film tying) .......................................... 161
13.6.14 Menu 13 “Counters” ................................................................................................................ 163
13.6.15 Menu 13-1 “Customer Counter” .............................................................................................. 164
13.6.16 Menu 13-2 “Total Counter“ ...................................................................................................... 165
13.6.17 Menu 14 “ISOBUS Settings .................................................................................................... 166
13.6.18 Menu 14-1 “Diagnostics Auxiliary (AUX)” ............................................................................... 167
13.6.19 Menu 14-3 “Setting Background Colour .................................................................................. 168
13.6.20 Menu 14-5 “Configurate TIM Software (for version with “TIM”) .............................................. 169
13.6.21 Menu 14-7 “Switching Over Number of Keys” ........................................................................ 170
13.6.22 Menu 14-9 “Switching Between the Terminals” ...................................................................... 171
13.6.23 Menu 15 “Settings” .................................................................................................................. 172
13.6.24 Menu 15-1 “Sensor Test” ........................................................................................................ 173
13.6.25 Menu 15-2 “Actuator Test” ...................................................................................................... 176
13.6.26 Menu 15-5 “Software Information” .......................................................................................... 178
13.6.27 Menu 15-6 “Technician Level” ................................................................................................ 179
13.7 Error Messages .............................................................................................................................. 180
13.7.1 An error message occurs ........................................................................................................ 180
13.7.2 Notes and error messages ...................................................................................................... 181
13.7.3 Physical messages ................................................................................................................. 187
13.7.4 Alarms ..................................................................................................................................... 189
13.7.5 Acoustic warnings ................................................................................................................... 190
14 Driving and Transport........................................................................................................................191
14.1 Preparations for road travel ............................................................................................................ 192
14.1.1 Lift Pick-up .............................................................................................................................. 192
14.1.2 Checking the parking support ................................................................................................. 193
14.1.3 Checking the lighting system .................................................................................................. 193
14.2 Switching off the machine .............................................................................................................. 194
14.2.1 Putting Wheels Chocks Underneath ....................................................................................... 194
14.2.2 Disconnecting the PTO shaft from the tractor ......................................................................... 195
14.2.3 Disconnecting the supply lines ................................................................................................ 195
14.3 Preparing the machine for transportation ....................................................................................... 196
14.3.1 Raising the Machine ................................................................................................................ 196
14.3.2 Securing the side hoods.......................................................................................................... 197
14.3.3 Securing the twine box flap ..................................................................................................... 197
14.3.4 Securing the guide wheels of the pick-up ............................................................................... 198
14.3.5 Mounting Transport Tensioning Device .................................................................................. 199
15 Operation.............................................................................................................................................200
15.1 Adjustments Before Starting Work ................................................................................................. 201
15.2 Travelling speed ............................................................................................................................. 202
15.3 Filling the bale chamber ................................................................................................................. 203
15.3.1 Reducing the Pressure on the Side Walls of the Bale Chamber ............................................ 204

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15.3.2 Mounting additional driver guide rails on the starter roller ...................................................... 205
15.3.3 Removing the Sliding Plates ................................................................................................... 206
15.3.4 Mounting additional deflector sheets in the tailgate ................................................................ 206
15.4 Wrapping and Depositing Bales ..................................................................................................... 207
15.5 Driving with Bale Ejector ................................................................................................................ 207
15.6 Before Baling .................................................................................................................................. 208
15.6.1 Tensioning the floor conveyor ................................................................................................. 208
15.7 After Baling ..................................................................................................................................... 209
15.8 Overload protection ........................................................................................................................ 209
15.8.1 Drive Chain for Pick-up with Cam-type Clutch ........................................................................ 209
15.9 Pick-up ........................................................................................................................................... 210
15.9.1 Default Setting (Working Height Setting) ................................................................................ 210
15.9.2 Bearing Pressure Relief of the Pick-up ................................................................................... 211
15.10 Roller crop guide ............................................................................................................................ 212
15.11 Setting the baffle sheet .................................................................................................................. 213
15.12 Cutting system ................................................................................................................................ 215
15.12.1 General Aspects ...................................................................................................................... 215
15.12.2 Cutting length .......................................................................................................................... 216
15.13 Setting the Bale Diameter .............................................................................................................. 218
15.14 Setting Baling Pressure .................................................................................................................. 219
15.15 Operating TIM (Tractor Implement Management) ......................................................................... 220
15.15.1 Function of TIM ....................................................................................................................... 220
15.15.2 TIM displays in the main window ............................................................................................ 220
15.15.3 TIM function key ...................................................................................................................... 221
15.15.4 Activating TIM functions .......................................................................................................... 222
15.15.5 Reactivating TIM functions ...................................................................................................... 222
15.15.6 Deactivating TIM functions ...................................................................................................... 222
15.16 Net Wrapping ................................................................................................................................. 223
15.16.1 Functionality of the net wrapping ............................................................................................ 223
15.16.2 Inserting Net Roll ..................................................................................................................... 224
15.16.3 Insert Net ................................................................................................................................. 225
15.16.4 Adjusting the feed, cut-off and tying position .......................................................................... 226
15.16.5 Setting the Number of Net Layers ........................................................................................... 226
15.17 Net and chamber film wrapping ..................................................................................................... 227
15.17.1 Functionality of the net and chamber film wrapping ............................................................... 227
15.17.2 Inserting a net or film roll ......................................................................................................... 228
15.17.3 Insert Net ................................................................................................................................. 229
15.17.4 Inserting Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 231
15.17.5 Setting the number of net or film layers .................................................................................. 233
15.17.6 Notes on operation with chamber film wrapping ..................................................................... 233
15.17.7 Checking the Stretching of the Inserted Film .......................................................................... 234
15.18 Checking the Tension Springs of the Final Density Display .......................................................... 235
15.19 Setting the density of the bale core ................................................................................................ 236
15.20 Removing the Crop Blockages in the Crop Collection Area .......................................................... 239
15.20.1 Crop blockage at pick-up ........................................................................................................ 240
15.20.2 Crop blockage under the cutting rotor ..................................................................................... 241
15.20.3 Crop blockage in the baling element ....................................................................................... 242
16 Settings ...............................................................................................................................................243
16.1 Setting the brake force release during the feeding process .......................................................... 244

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16.2 Setting the wrapping material brake ............................................................................................... 245
16.3 Setting the wrapping material brake ............................................................................................... 246
16.4 Locking/releasing the clamping lever ............................................................................................. 248
16.5 Checking Retaining Comb for Net Tying ........................................................................................ 250
16.6 Checking the Retaining Comb for Film Tying ................................................................................ 251
16.7 Setting the Retaining Comb for Film Tying .................................................................................... 252
16.8 Checking the position of the feed rocker arm ................................................................................ 254
16.9 Central chain lubrication system .................................................................................................... 256
17 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................260
17.1 Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................... 260
17.2 Maintenance table .......................................................................................................................... 261
17.3 Tightening torques .......................................................................................................................... 262
17.3.1 Metric Thread Screws with Control Thread............................................................................. 262
17.3.2 Metric Thread Screws with Fine Thread ................................................................................. 263
17.3.3 Metric Thread Screws with Countersunk Head and Hexagonal Socket ................................. 263
17.3.4 Tightening Torques for Locking Screws and Bleed Valves on the Gearboxes ....................... 264
17.4 Setting Scraper to Spiral Roller ...................................................................................................... 265
17.5 Adjusting the Scraper ..................................................................................................................... 267
17.6 Position of the Sensors .................................................................................................................. 268
17.7 Setting the sensors ......................................................................................................................... 272
17.7.1 Setting Namur Sensors in General ......................................................................................... 272
17.7.2 Setting Sensor B3 Net Motor Position .................................................................................... 274
17.7.3 Setting Sensor B8 Position Blade Cassette ............................................................................ 276
17.7.4 Adjusting sensor B9/B10 baling pressure (Comprima F 155 XC X-treme) ............................. 277
17.7.5 Adjusting sensor B9/B10 bale diameter (Comprima V 150 XC X-treme) ............................... 278
17.7.6 Setting Sensor B14/B15 Bale Chamber Opened/Bale Ejection (for “TIM” version) ............... 280
17.7.7 Diagnostics Power Supply Voltage ......................................................................................... 280
17.8 Checking and setting the axial play of the brake disc at the wrapping material brake .................. 281
17.8.1 Checking the brake setting ..................................................................................................... 282
17.8.2 Adjusting the cam brake.......................................................................................................... 282
17.8.3 Settings of the Brakes with Manual Linkage Setter ................................................................ 283
17.9 Tandem Axle .................................................................................................................................. 284
17.10 Tyres............................................................................................................................................... 287
17.10.1 Checking and maintaining tyres .............................................................................................. 288
17.11 Drawbar .......................................................................................................................................... 290
17.11.1 Hitches on the Drawbar........................................................................................................... 291
17.12 Oil Level Check and Oil Change on the Gearboxes ...................................................................... 292
17.12.1 Time Intervals for Oil Level Check and Oil Change on the Gearboxes .................................. 292
17.12.2 Main drive ................................................................................................................................ 293
17.13 Novo Grip belt on the floor conveyor .............................................................................................. 293
17.14 Checking the Safety Rollers of Single Blade Locking Device ........................................................ 294
17.15 Checks and maintenance on rear floor conveyor .......................................................................... 295
17.15.1 Adjusting the deflection roller .................................................................................................. 296
17.16 Setting the Drive Chains ................................................................................................................ 297
17.16.1 Front bale formation conveyor drive ....................................................................................... 297
17.16.2 Rear Bale Formation Conveyor Drive ..................................................................................... 298
17.16.3 Pick-up .................................................................................................................................... 299
17.16.4 Conveyor Auger Drive ............................................................................................................. 301
17.16.5 Roller drive .............................................................................................................................. 301

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17.17 Changing Blades ............................................................................................................................ 302
17.18 Grinding Blades .............................................................................................................................. 306
17.19 Moving Blade Retaining Shaft ........................................................................................................ 307
17.20 Maintenance – brake system (special equipment) ......................................................................... 308
17.20.1 Coupling heads (non-interchangeable) ................................................................................... 309
17.20.2 Air filter for pipelines ................................................................................................................ 310
17.20.3 Compressed-air reservoir........................................................................................................ 311
18 Maintenance –lubrication .................................................................................................................313
18.1 Lubricants ....................................................................................................................................... 314
18.2 Lubricating Universal Shaft ............................................................................................................ 314
18.3 WALTERSCHEID cam-type clutch K64/12 to K64/24, EK 64/22 to EK64/24................................ 315
18.4 Lubrication points ........................................................................................................................... 317
19 Maintenance - hydraulic system.......................................................................................................320
19.1 Shut-off valve for tailgate ............................................................................................................... 321
19.2 Solenoid valves .............................................................................................................................. 322
19.3 Replacing the hydraulic oil filter ..................................................................................................... 323
19.4 Circuit Diagrams of the Hydraulic System...................................................................................... 323
20 Malfunctions - Causes and Remedies..............................................................................................324
20.1 General malfunctions ..................................................................................................................... 325
20.2 Malfunctions on the central chain lubrication system ..................................................................... 328
20.3 Malfunctions on Job Computer ...................................................................................................... 329
20.4 Faults in case of TIM (Tractor Implement Management) ............................................................... 330
20.5 Error Messages of KRONE Operation Terminal ............................................................................ 330
21 Placing in Storage ..............................................................................................................................331
21.1 At the End of the Harvest Season .................................................................................................. 331
21.2 Before the Start of the New Season ............................................................................................... 332
21.2.1 Maintenance work before the beginning of the new season................................................... 333
22 Disposal of the machine....................................................................................................................335
22.1 Disposal of the machine ................................................................................................................. 335
23 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................336
23.1 Circuit Diagrams of the Hydraulic System...................................................................................... 336
23.2 Circuit Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 339
24 Index ....................................................................................................................................................340

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2 To this Document
2.1 Validity
These operating instructions are valid for round balers of types:
Comprima F 155 XC X-treme
Comprima V 150 XC X-treme
2.2 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. Contact data can be found in the chapter “Contact
persons”.
The document can additionally be downloaded via the KRONE Media Center
http://www.mediathek.krone.de//.
2.3 Further applicable documents
To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further
applicable documents:
– Operating instructions of universal shaft
– Operating instructions of operation unit/terminal (optional)
– Operating instructions WTK joystick (optional)
– Operating instructions of camera system (for film tying version)
2.4 Target group of this document
This document aims at the operators of the machine fulfilling the minimum requirements of
personnel qualification; refer to chapter entitled Safety “Personnel Qualification”.
2.5 How to use this document
2.5.1 Directories and References
Table of contents/headers:
The table of contents as well as the headers in this instruction are used for quick navigation in
the chapters.
Index directory:
In the index directory, you can find information on the desired subject via catchwords which are
in alphabetical order. The index directory can be found on the last page of this instruction.
Cross references:
Cross references to another place in the operating instructions or to another document are in
the text and specify the chapter and subchapter or section. The designation of subchapters or
sections is presented in quotation marks.
Example:
Check that all screws on the machine are tight, refer to chapter Maintenance, “Tightening
Torques”.
The subchapter or the section can be found via an entry in the table of contents and in the index
directory.

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2.5.2 Direction Information
Direction information in this document such as front, rear, right and left always applies in the
direction of travel.
2.5.3 Term “Machine”
Throughout the rest of this document, the “round baler” will also be referred to as the “machine”.
2.5.4 Figures
The figures in this document do not always represent the exact machine type. The information
which refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document.
2.5.5 Scope of 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.
2.5.6 Means of representation
Icons in the text
In this document, the following means of representation are used:
Action step
A bullet point () designates an action step you have to perform, as for example:
• Set the left outside mirror.
Sequence of actions
Several bullet points () located in front of a sequence of action steps identify a sequence of
actions to be performed step by step, as for example:
• Loosen counter nut.
• Set the screw.
• Tighten counter nut.
List
Dashes (-) identify lists such as, for example:
– Brakes
– Steering
– Lighting

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Symbols in figures
To visualize parts and actions steps, the following icons are used:
Icon
Explanation
1
Reference sign for part
I
Position of a part (e.g. move from pos. I to pos. II)
X
Dimensions (e.g. B = width, H = height, L = length)
Action step: Tighten screws with torque key with specified tightening torque
Direction of motion
Direction of travel
opened
closed
enlargement of display detail
Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for visible parts
or visible mounting material
Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for covered
parts or covered mounting material
Laying routes
LH
Left-hand machine side
RH
Right-hand machine side

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Warning signs
Warning
WARNING! - Type and source of hazard!
Effect: Injuries, serious material damage.
• Measures for hazard prevention.
Caution
CAUTION! - Type and source of hazard!
Effect: Damage to property.
• Measures for risk prevention.
Notes with information and recommendations
Note
Note
Effect: Economic benefit of the machine.
• Measures to be performed.

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2.5.7 Conversion table
By means of the following table, metric units can be converted into US units.
Quantity
SI Units (Metric)
Factor
Inch-Pound Units
Unit Name
Abbreviation
Unit Name
Abbreviation
Area
hectare
ha
2.47105
acre
acres
Flow
liters per
minute
L/min
0.2642
US gallon per
minute
gpm
cubic meter
per hour
m³/h
4.4029
Force
newton
N
0.2248
pound-force
lbf
Length
millimeter
mm
0.03937
inch
in.
meter
m
3.2808
foot
ft.
Power
kilowatt
kW
1.3410
horsepower
hp
Pressure
kilopascal
kPa
0.1450
pound per
square inch
psi
megapascal
MPa
145.0377
bar (non-SI)
bar
14.5038
Torque
newton meter
Nm
0.7376
pound-foot or
foot-pound
ft∙lbf
8.8507
pound-inch or
inch-pound
in∙lbf
Temperature
degree
Celsius
°C
°Cx1.8+32
degree
Fahrenheit
°F
Velocity
meter per
minute
m/min
3.2808
foot per
minute
ft/min
meter per
second
m/s
3.2808
foot per
second
ft/s
kilometer per
hour
km/h
0.6215
miles per
hour
mph
Volume
liter
L
0.2642
US gallon
US gal.
milliliter
ml
0.0338
US ounce
US oz.
cubic
centimeter
cm³
0.0610
cubic inch
in³
Weight
kilogram
kg
2.2046
pound
lbs

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3 Safety
3.1 Purpose of Use
The round baler Comprima is a pick-up baler with variable bale chamber. It compacts
agricultural material, such as hay, straw or grass silage into round bales. The round baler
Comprima is equipped as standard with a net wrapping mechanism.
WARNING! –Intake and baling of crops not mentioned!
Effect: Damage to the machine
Collecting and baling materials that are not cited here is permitted only in agreement with the
manufacturer. The basic requirements in any case are swathing of the crops and automatic
intake by the pick-up as it passes over them.
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3.2 Intended use
The round baler is built exclusively for customary use in agricultural work (intended use).
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may have a negative effect on the machine
characteristics or safe and reliable use of the machine or may interfere with proper operation.
Unauthorised modifications shall therefore release the manufacturer of any liability for
consequential damage.
3.3 Service life of the machine
– The service life of this machine strongly depends on proper use and maintenance as well as
the operating conditions.
– Permanent operational readiness as well as long service life of the machine can be
achieved by observing the instructions and notes of these operating instructions.
– After each season of use, the machine must be checked thoroughly for wear and other
damage.
– Damaged and worn parts must be replaced before placing the machine into service again.
– After the machine has been used for five years, carry out full technical inspection of the
machine. According to the results of this inspection, a decision concerning the possibility of
reuse of the machine should be taken.
– Theoretically, the service life of this machine is unlimited as all worn or damaged parts can
be replaced.

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3.4 Basic safety instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and warnings may result in injuries and damage to
the environment and property.
3.4.1 Importance of the operating instructions
The operating instructions are an important document and a part of the machine. They are
aimed at the user and contain safety-relevant information.
Only the procedures indicated in the operating instructions are reliable. If the operating
instructions are not observed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
• Before using the machine for the first time, read and follow all the “Basic Safety Instructions”
in the Safety chapter.
• Before working, also read and observe the respective sections in the operating instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions ready to hand for the user of the machine.
• Hand over the operating instructions to subsequent users.
3.4.2 Personnel qualification of the operating personnel
If the machine is not used properly, people may be seriously injured or killed. To avoid
accidents, each person who works with the machine must satisfy the following minimum
requirements:
– He is physically capable of controlling the machine.
– He can work safely with the machine in accordance with these operating instructions.
– He understands the method of operation of the machine within the scope of his work and
can identify and avoid the dangers associated with the work.
– He has read the operating instructions and can implement the information in the operating
instructions accordingly.
– He is familiar with driving vehicles safely.
– For road travel he has adequate knowledge of the highway code and has the stipulated
driving licence.
3.4.3 Personnel qualification of the technicians
If the work (assembly, conversion, modification, extension, repairs, retrofitting) is performed
improperly on the machine, people may be seriously or fatally injured. To avoid accidents,
everyone who performs work according to these instructions must meet the following minimum
requirements:
• Qualified professional, with relevant training.
• Capable of assembling the (partially) disassembled machine according to the assembly
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Capable of extending, modifying or repairing the function of the machine according to the
relevant instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Ability to perform the work safely according to these instructions.
• Understands the mode of operation of the work to be performed and the machine and is
able to identify and avoid the hazards associated with the work.
• Has read these instructions and is able to apply the information in these instructions
accordingly.

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3.4.4 Children in danger
Children cannot assess danger and behave unpredictably.
As a result, children are especially at risk.
• Keep children away from the machine.
• Keep children away from consumables.
• Especially before starting up and moving the machine, ensure that there are no children in
the danger zone.
3.4.5 Coupling the machine safely
When tractor and machine are not correctly connected, there is a risk of causing serious
accidents.
• Observe all operating instructions when connecting:
– The operating instructions of the tractor
– The operating instructions of the machine
– The operating instructions of universal shaft
• Observe the changed driving behaviour of the combination.
3.4.6 Structural changes to the machine
Structural changes and enhancements may impair the functionality and operational safety of the
machine. Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death.
Structural changes and enhancements are not permitted.
3.4.7 Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts which do not comply with the requirements of the
manufacturer may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
• To ensure operational safety, use original parts or standard parts which correspond to the
requirements of the manufacturer.
3.4.8 Workstations on the Machine
Control of the moving machine
The moving machine requires the driver to react quickly at any time. Otherwise, the machine
may move in an uncontrolled manner and seriously injure or kill people.
• Start the engine from the driver's seat only.
• Never leave the driver's seat while the machine is moving.
• Never climb in or out of the machine while it is moving.
Passengers
Passengers may be seriously injured by the machine or fall off the machine and get run over.
Ejected objects may strike and injure passengers.
• Never let people ride on the machine.

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3.4.9 Operational safety: Technically perfect condition
Operation only when the machine has been started up correctly
If the machine is not started up correctly according to these operating instructions, the
operational safety of the machine is not ensured. As a result, accidents may occur and people
may be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not use the machine unless it has been started up correctly, see chapter Start-up.
Technically perfect condition of the machine
Improper maintenance and adjustment may affect the operational safety of the machine and
cause accidents. As a result, people may be seriously injured or killed.
• Perform all maintenance and adjustment work according to the chapters Maintenance and
Adjustment.
• Before performing any maintenance or adjustment work, shut down and safeguard the
machine, see chapter Safety "Shutting down and safeguarding the machine".
Danger resulting from damage to the machine
Damage to the machine may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
As a result, people may be seriously injured or killed. The following parts of the machine are
particularly important for safety:
– Brakes
– Steering
– Safety devices
– Connecting devices
– Lighting
– Hydraulic system
– Tyres
– Universal shaft
If there are doubts about the operational safety of the machine, for example due to leaking
consumables, visible damage or an unexpected change to the driving behaviour:
• Shut down and safeguard the machine, see chapter Safety, "Shutting down and
safeguarding the machine".
• Immediately eliminate potential causes of damage, for example heavy soiling, or tighten
slack screws.
• Determine the cause of damage according to these operating instructions, see chapter
Malfunctions – Cause and remedy.
• If possible, repair the damage according to these operating instructions.
• In the case of damage which may affect operational safety and cannot be repaired
according to these operating instructions: Have damage repaired by a qualified service
centre.

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Technical limit values
If the technical limit values of the machine are not observed, the machine may be damaged. As
a result, accidents may occur and people may be seriously injured or killed. Observance of the
following technical limit values is particularly important for safety:
– Maximum permitted operating pressure of the hydraulics
– Maximum permitted drive speed
– Maximum permitted axle load/axle loads
– Maximum permitted drawbar load
– Maximum permitted axle loads of the tractor
– Maximum permitted transport height and width
– Maximum permitted speed
• Observe limit values, see chapter "Technical data".

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3.4.10 Danger zones
When the machine is switched on, a danger zone may be created around this machine.
To avoid getting into the danger zone of the machine, maintain at least the safety distance.
If the safety distance is not followed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not switch on the drives and the engine until you are sure that no one has ignored the
safety distance.
• If people ignore the safety distance, switch off the drives.
• Stop the machine in the shunting operation and field mode.
The safety clearance is:
For a machine in shunting operation and
field mode
In front of the machine
3 m
Behind the machine
5 m
Laterally to the machine
3 m
For machine switched on without driving motion
In front of the machine
3 m
Behind the machine
5 m
Laterally to the machine
3 m
The safety distances named here are minimum distances according to the intended use. These
safety distances must be increased depending on operating conditions and environmental
conditions, when required.
• Before working in front of or behind the tractor and in the danger zone of the machine: Shut
down and safeguard the machine, refer to chapter Safety, “Shutting Down and
Safeguarding the Machine”. This also applies to brief inspection work.
• Follow the information in all operating instructions concerned:
– The operating instructions of the tractor
– The operating instructions of the machine
– The operating instructions of universal shaft
Danger zone universal shaft
People may become caught by the universal shaft, pulled in and seriously injured.
• Observe the operating instructions of the universal shaft.
• Provide the section tube and universal shaft guards with adequate cover.
• Allow the universal shaft locks to engage.
• Attach the chains to prevent the universal shaft guards from rotating with the shaft.
• Ensure that there is nobody in the danger zone of PTO shaft and universal shaft.
• Make sure that the universal shaft guards are attached and functional.
• If the angles between universal shaft and PTO shaft are too large, switch off the PTO shaft.
The machine may be damaged. Parts could be hurled up and hurt people.