Krone Fortima F 1250 MC User manual

Original operating instructions
Round baler (RP601)
Fortima F 1250 (MC)
Fortima F 1600 (MC)
Fortima V 1500 (MC)
Fortima V 1800 (MC)
(from serial no.: 995 265)
Order no.: 150 000 958 00 en
24.10.2018

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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: RP601-10, RP601-11
RP601-20, RP601-21
RP601-30, RP601-31
RP601-40, RP601-41
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.:
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1Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................3
2To this Document...................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Validity ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Re-Ordering ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Further applicable documents ............................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Target group of this document ........................................................................................................... 9
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 ....................................................................................................... 25
3.4.16 Consumables ............................................................................................................................ 25
3.4.17 Dangers associated with the operational environment ............................................................. 25
3.4.18 Sources of danger on the machine ........................................................................................... 27
3.4.19 Dangers associated with certain activities: Climbing up and down .......................................... 28
3.4.20 Dangers associated with certain activities: Work on the machine ............................................ 28
3.4.21 Dangers associated with certain activities: Working on wheels and tyres ................................ 29
3.4.22 Behaviour in hazardous situations and when accidents occur ................................................. 29
3.5 Safety routines ................................................................................................................................. 30
3.5.1 Stopping and securing the machine .......................................................................................... 30
3.5.2 Supporting lifted machine and machine parts securely ............................................................ 30
3.5.3 Safely checking the oil level and changing the oil and filter element ........................................ 31
3.5.4 Running the actuator test .......................................................................................................... 31

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3.6 Safety stickers on the machine ........................................................................................................ 33
3.6.1 Position and meaning of the safety stickers on the machine .................................................... 33
3.6.2 Re-Ordering Safety Labels and Information Labels .................................................................. 50
3.6.3 Attaching Safety Labels and Information Labels ...................................................................... 50
3.6.4 Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 50
3.7 Safety Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 51
3.7.1 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................ 51
3.7.2 Attaching the safety cable ......................................................................................................... 52
3.7.3 Support Jack ............................................................................................................................. 53
3.7.4 Wheel chocks ............................................................................................................................ 54
3.7.5 Stop Points ................................................................................................................................ 55
3.7.6 Shut-off valve for tailgate .......................................................................................................... 56
3.7.7 Step for working on the linkage ................................................................................................. 57
4Data memory.........................................................................................................................................58
5Machine Description ............................................................................................................................60
5.1Machine overview ............................................................................................................................. 60
5.2 Identification Plate ............................................................................................................................ 61
6Technical data.......................................................................................................................................62
6.1 Hydraulic Connections ..................................................................................................................... 67
6.2 Consumables ................................................................................................................................... 67
6.3 Ambient Temperature....................................................................................................................... 68
7Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................69
7.1 Before initial start-up ........................................................................................................................ 69
7.2 Assembling the bale ejector ............................................................................................................. 72
7.3 Changing the Drawbar Height and Adjusting the Hitch .................................................................... 77
7.4 PTO shaft ......................................................................................................................................... 79
7.4.1 Mounting the protective cap for the universal shaft of the tractor ............................................. 79
7.4.2 Mounting the universal shaft at the machine ............................................................................ 80
7.4.3 Length adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 82
7.5 Mounting the hose and cable support .............................................................................................. 83
7.6 Preparing the wrapping material brake ............................................................................................ 83
7.7 Attaching the Triangle Spotlights ..................................................................................................... 84
7.8 Checking/setting the tyre pressure ................................................................................................... 84
8Start-up..................................................................................................................................................85
8.1 Connect the machine to the tractor .................................................................................................. 86
8.2 Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................................... 87
8.2.1 Special Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 87
8.2.2 Connecting the hydraulic lines .................................................................................................. 88
8.3 Hydraulic brake (Export) .................................................................................................................. 89
8.4 Hydraulic brake (auxiliary brake) ...................................................................................................... 89
8.4.1 Install the PTO shaft .................................................................................................................. 90
8.5 Compressed Air Connections for the Compressed Air Brake .......................................................... 92
8.6 Connecting road travel lighting ......................................................................................................... 93
8.7 Using the safety chain ...................................................................................................................... 94
9KRONE Medium Operation Panel.......................................................................................................96
9.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 96
9.2 Switching Operation Panel ON/OFF ................................................................................................ 97
9.3 Net Tying / Twine Tying.................................................................................................................... 97

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9.3.1 Selecting Net Tying or Twine Tying .......................................................................................... 97
9.3.2 Setting the Number of Net Layers ............................................................................................. 98
9.3.3 Setting the Number of Twine Wraps ......................................................................................... 99
9.4 Operating Bale Counter ................................................................................................................. 100
9.5 Switching between Zero Setting of Blades Operation and Pick-up Operation .............................. 101
9.6 Displaying Baling Pressure ............................................................................................................ 102
9.7 Starting Tying ................................................................................................................................. 103
9.8 Testing Sensors for Bale Firmness ................................................................................................ 105
9.9 Position of the Sensors .................................................................................................................. 106
9.10 Setting the sensors ......................................................................................................................... 106
9.10.1 Sensor B4 Net Tying Stop (with “Operation Panel Medium” Version) .................................... 106
9.10.2 Sensor B5/B6 Filling Display (for “Operation Panel Medium” Version) .................................. 107
10 Driving and Transport........................................................................................................................108
10.1 Preparing the machine for road travel ............................................................................................ 109
10.2 Securing the lifted pick-up .............................................................................................................. 109
10.3 Checking road travel lighting .......................................................................................................... 110
10.4 Switching off the machine .............................................................................................................. 111
10.4.1 Secure Machine with Wheel Chocks ...................................................................................... 111
10.4.2 Moving Parking Support into Support Position ....................................................................... 111
10.4.3 Disconnecting the PTO shaft from the tractor ......................................................................... 112
10.4.4 Disconnecting the Supply Lines .............................................................................................. 112
10.5 Preparing the machine for transportation ....................................................................................... 112
10.5.1 Raising the Machine ................................................................................................................ 113
10.5.2 Securing the side hoods.......................................................................................................... 114
10.5.3 Securing the twine box flap ..................................................................................................... 115
11 Operation.............................................................................................................................................116
11.1 Settings Before Starting Work ........................................................................................................ 117
11.2 Travelling speed ............................................................................................................................. 118
11.3 Filling the Bale Chamber ................................................................................................................ 119
11.3.1 Installing additional discharge plates in the tailgate ................................................................ 120
11.4 Wrapping and Depositing Bales ..................................................................................................... 121
11.5 After Baling ..................................................................................................................................... 121
11.6 Splash guard .................................................................................................................................. 122
11.7 Pick-up ........................................................................................................................................... 123
11.7.1 Moving pick-up into transport/working position ....................................................................... 123
11.7.2 Setting the pick-up working height .......................................................................................... 123
11.7.3 Replacing the shear bolt ......................................................................................................... 125
11.8 Roller crop guide ............................................................................................................................ 126
11.8.1 Setting the crop press roller unit ............................................................................................. 126
11.8.2 Setting the baffle sheet on the crop press roller unit .............................................................. 127
11.8.3 Removing/mounting the baffle sheet on the crop press roller unit ......................................... 128
11.9 Setting Baling Pressure .................................................................................................................. 129
11.10 Cutting system ................................................................................................................................ 131
11.10.1 General Aspects ...................................................................................................................... 131
11.10.2 Cutting length .......................................................................................................................... 132
11.10.3 Zero Setting of Blades............................................................................................................. 135
11.10.4 Blade Quick-Fit Device............................................................................................................ 137
11.10.5 Adjust blade control shaft ........................................................................................................ 139
11.11 Removing crop blockages .............................................................................................................. 141