Vicon RV 1601 User manual

G0201WAD3EN
RV 1601
RV 1901
Operation manual
WA0080

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................... 5
CE certificate of conformity......................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE OPERATION MANUAL ... 7
Destination and intended use of round balers .......... 7
Used terms.................................................................... 7
Safety and liability....................................................... 8
Safety instructions ........................................................ 8
Safety decals............................................................. 10
Liability and warranty............................................... 11
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE .............. 12
Main components of the baler ................................ 12
Product identification ................................................ 13
PREPARATION FOR USE .......................... 14
Attachment of the baler............................................ 14
Height adjustment of the baler ................................ 14
Turning drawbar and hitch eye............................... 15
Hydraulic connections.............................................. 16
Opening and closing the lateral doors................... 16
Opening the lateral doors.......................................... 16
Closing the lateral doors ............................................ 16
Pto drive shaft............................................................ 17
Installation of the INFOBALE control box............... 18
Electrical connection of the INFOBALE system......... 18
Installation of the AUTOFORM control box........... 18
Electrical connection of the AUTOFORM system..... 18
BALING .................................................. 19
Windrowing .............................................................. 19
Forward speed.......................................................... 19
Driving pattern and bale shape............................... 19
INFOBALE ................................................................. 19
AUTOFORM ............................................................. 19
Tailgate ...................................................................... 20
After the first bale...................................................... 20
Before you leave the field........................................ 20
Daily checks .............................................................. 21
Rollers........................................................................... 21
Tyre pressure................................................................ 21
Pick-up .......................................................................... 21
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM INFOBALE 22
Electronic control box............................................... 23
Control elements and their function......................... 23
Control elements and their function......................... 23
Machine control unit................................................. 24
Control elements and their function ........................... 24
Twine wrap settings..................................................... 24
Net wrap settings ........................................................ 24
Reset ............................................................................. 25
Working with the baler using INFOBALE electronic
control in emergency mode..................................... 25
Twine tie ....................................................................... 25
Net wrap...................................................................... 25
Calibration of the bale diameter sensor................. 26
Alarm warnings......................................................... 26
Electrical connections............................................... 26
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOFORM
28
Electronic control box .............................................. 29
Controls ..................................................................... 29
Working with the baler using AUTOFORM electronic
control........................................................................ 30
Starting.......................................................................... 30
Bale counters................................................................ 32
Control of pick-up / cutting mechanism..................... 32
Manual and automatic mode ..................................... 32
User functions............................................................ 33
Bale diameter, standard.............................................. 33
Bale diameter + mixed chamber option.................... 33
Adjustment of outer diameter...................................... 33
Adjustment soft core diameter (option)...................... 33
Outer layer pressure.................................................... 33
Core pressure............................................................... 33
Changing the wrapping programmes ....................... 33
Changing number of net wraps around the bale ..... 34
Clearing total net quantity........................................... 35
Display contrast............................................................ 35
Volume level of the buzzer ......................................... 35
Bale shape indication.................................................. 35
Battery voltage check.................................................. 36
Error indications........................................................ 36
Tailgate open or not locked........................................ 36
Oversize warning .........................................................36
Twine run ...................................................................... 36
Net run.......................................................................... 37
Bad electrical supply or connection(s)....................... 37
Drive indication instead of bale shape indication .... 37
Non-confirmable error displays.................................. 37
Manual override of wrapping................................. 38
AUTOFORM control box dealer functions ............ 38
Machine type ............................................................... 38
Stop position of final twine wrap................................ 38
Baler shape sensor calibration................................... 39
Correction of bale diameter........................................ 39
Bale growth sensor calibration................................... 39
Twine run control (option)........................................... 39
Mixed chamber option (proportional pressure control)
40
Battery check................................................................ 40
Time setting................................................................... 40
Default re-initiation....................................................... 40
Software version .......................................................... 40
Factory-set read-only displays ................................. 40
Electrical connections............................................... 41
PICK-UP (OPEN THROAT AND
OPTICUT/ROTORSYSTEM) ....................... 42
Lifting the pick-up ...................................................... 42
Adjustments ............................................................... 43
Height............................................................................ 43

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Spring compensation .................................................. 44
Overload protection................................................. 45
Open throat pick-up (no rotor intake)..................... 45
Wind guard ................................................................. 45
Crop guard .................................................................. 47
Blockages..................................................................... 47
Crop guard adjustment in OPTICUT/ Rotorsystem 47
Maintenance ............................................................. 48
Trouble shooting ....................................................... 48
OPTICUT CUTTING UNIT AND ROTOR SYSTEM
49
OPTICUT system ....................................................... 49
Control of the knife frame (Autoform only)............. 50
Settings....................................................................... 50
Cutting angle setting of the knives ............................. 50
Exchange of knives / filler plates............................... 51
Overload safety ........................................................ 51
Blockage and reversing.............................................. 51
Maintenance ............................................................. 52
Knives (OPTICUT)........................................................ 52
Stripper frame.............................................................. 52
Chain tensioner............................................................ 53
Lubrication.................................................................... 53
Trouble shooting ....................................................... 53
TWINE TIE ............................................... 54
INFOBALE ................................................................. 54
AUTOFORM ............................................................. 54
Main elements of the twine tie................................. 54
How the twine tie works........................................... 55
Choice of the twine................................................... 56
Positioning the twine spools into the boxes............... 56
Routing the twine - INFOBALE ................................... 56
Routing the twine - AUTOFORM................................ 57
Electronic settings for twine tie - INFOBALE ........... 58
Changing the wrapping programmes....................... 58
Electronic settings for twine tie - AUTOFORM ....... 59
Changing the wrapping programmes....................... 59
Changing the flax wrapping programme ................. 60
Mechanical twine tie adjustments ........................... 61
Twine brake on the spool box ................................... 61
Twine brake on the tying tubes .................................. 61
Twine knife ................................................................... 61
Position of the tying tubes - INFOBALE...................... 62
Position of the tying tubes - AUTOFORM.................. 62
Rubber stripper ............................................................ 63
Twine run indication.................................................... 63
Maintenance ............................................................. 64
Trouble shooting ....................................................... 64
NET WRAP .............................................. 65
INFOBALE ................................................................. 65
Main components of the net wrap system ................ 65
AUTOFORM ............................................................. 66
Main components of the net wrap system ................ 66
Function of the net wrap........................................... 67
Loading the net roll................................................... 68
Loading a net roll into the baler - INFOBALE............ 68
Loading a net roll into the baler - AUTOFORM........ 69
Routing the net.............................................................. 71
Electronic settings of the net wrap - INFOBALE..... 71
Setting the number of wraps....................................... 71
Electronic settings of the net wrap - AUTOFORM . 72
Changing the number of wraps.................................. 72
Resetting the net used indication ................................ 72
Mechanical adjustments of the net wrap ............... 72
Adjustment of net brake............................................... 72
Tension of the net brake.............................................. 72
Net roll diameter setting.............................................. 73
Sensors...........................................................................73
Net clamping plate...................................................... 73
Net guide...................................................................... 74
Net guide release unit................................................. 74
Net guide leaf springs................................................. 74
Extra net roll storage ................................................ 74
Maintenance............................................................. 75
Trouble shooting ....................................................... 75
BALE CHAMBER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ....... 76
Main components of the hydraulic system............. 76
Function of the hydraulic system ............................. 77
Adjustments ............................................................... 78
Maintenance............................................................. 79
In-cab “mixed chamber” control (optional equipment,
AUTOFORM only) ................................................... 79
Emergency control....................................................... 79
Trouble shooting ....................................................... 79
BALE CHAMBER ....................................... 80
Belts and belt alignment........................................... 80
Adjustment of belt alignment....................................... 80
Endless belts (depending upon machine version)..... 81
Maintenance of belts and lacings.............................. 81
Belt exchange .............................................................. 81
Renewing /exchanging of a lacing ........................... 82
Tension arm............................................................... 87
Alignment of the tension arm ...................................... 87
Spring tension............................................................... 87
Maintenance ................................................................ 87
Adjustment of core density.......................................... 87
Rollers and scrapers................................................. 88
List of rollers and scrapers........................................... 88
Maintenance of the rollers.......................................... 89
Lubrication of the drive roller...................................... 89
Scrapers........................................................................ 90
Trouble shooting .......................................................... 90
Tailgate...................................................................... 91
Tailgate locks................................................................ 91
Maintenance ................................................................ 91
Trouble shooting .......................................................... 91
Bale chamber drive.................................................. 92
Drive schematic............................................................ 93
Adjustments................................................................... 93
Lubrication................................................................. 94
Gear box...................................................................... 94

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BALE RAMP (OPTION) ............................. 95
Main components of the bale ramp........................ 95
Adjustment of the ejection force .............................. 95
Ejection force ............................................................... 95
GENERAL MAINTENANCE........................ 96
Lubrication diagram.................................................. 96
Torque values for international metric thread joints 97
Conversion table for units of measurement ............ 98
End of season storage.............................................. 99
Prior to storing the machine perform the following: 99
Checks at beginning of the season ......................... 99
Technical specification...............................................100
Tractor requirements ................................................. 101
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT......................... 102
INFOBALE ............................................................... 102
AUTOFORM ............................................................103

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PREFACE
This operation manual contains all date required for a safe
and efficient working with your round baler. You will find all
data and procedures concerning adjustment, maintenance,
lubrication as well as a short view and explication of
optionals. Operation and maintenance of twine and net
wrapping are included as well. Please keep this manual for
reference.
Your dealer will be pleased to help you if problems might
occur or if you have questions. He is expertly kept informed
by our staff.
Fill in the receipt of delivery, send it to your dealer and keep
the copy well.
Enter the machine number (PIN) you find on the type
identification plate of the machine in the frame below: it is
important in case of any service contact and when ordering
parts, etc.
CE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
in accordance with the EU-Directive 89/392/EEC
We,
Kverneland Geldrop BV,
Nuenenseweg 165,
NL-5667KP Geldrop
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Round balers, types RV1601 and RV1901 to
which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant
basic safety and health requirements of the Directives
89/392/EEC (amended with 91/368/EEC,
93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and 98/37/EC.
For the relevant implementation of the safety and health
requirements mentioned in the Directives, the following
standards have been respected:
EN292-2, EN294, EN704
Geldrop, 01 Febr. 2002
Casper Böhme
General Manager
"KVERNELAND GELDROP BV" manufacturers of farm
machinery reserve the right to change design and/or
specifications without notice. This does not include an
obligation to make changes to machines previously
supplied.
Enter here the product indentification no. (PIN)
of your machine:
WA ...........................................................
WD ...........................................................
WN ..........................................................

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1 HOW TO USE THE OPERATION
MANUAL
The operation manual is meant for those concerned with the
control, use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all
data required for a safe handling, use and maintenance of
the baler.
Spend sufficient time for reading and understanding this
operation manual with its instructions prior to working with
the baler. Pay special attention to the safety instructions
including the textless safety decals. No following up these
instructions/procedures may cause severe accidents.
Specifications are subject to change without previous
notice.
In this operation manual the following symbols and terms
are used:
DANGER:
When you see this safety alert heading and symbol
be alert to the danger of injury of death of men and
animals!
Attention:
When you see this heading and symbol, be alert to
the possibility of damage to equipment, crop, build-
ings, etc., but to financial and/or juridical problems
(warranty, product liability) as well!
A remark, proposal, advise to facilitate a job.
This operation manual has been prepared with the utmost
care. Nevertheless errors may occur. If you encounter any,
we will be very greatfull if you inform us a.s.a.p. We thank
you very much in advance for that help, also on behalf of
other users!
1.1 Destination and intended use of
round balers
This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for
collecting of cut non or insignificantly ligneous plants,
mainly grasses, from the ground, feeding them through
pick-up and cutting unit and consequently forming a round
bale inside the baling chamber, taking into account all
prescriptions, procedures, etc. as stated herein and/or
through decals or other signs on the machine.
This machine shall be exclusively used for the normal
agricultural work.
Attention:
Any use beyond the one stipulated above requires
written authorization of the manufacturer, this may be
required for baling unusual, non-grass plants as well;
refer also to the reliability and warranty section 5.2
in this manual! Always ask if in doubt!
1.2 Used terms
Directional indications such as "right", "left", "front" and
"rear", etc. are to be interpreted when facing in direction of
travel; parts are numbered from left to right. This is also the
basic position for defining the direction in connection with
which:
- rh (rotation) = clockwise rotation
- lh (rotation) = counter or anti-clockwise rotation
- rotation around a vertical axis is defined when looking
from top to bottom;
- rotation around a horizontal axis almost perpendicular
to the direction of travel is defined when looking from
the left to the right;
- rotation of bolts, nuts, hand cranks, etc. is defined when
looking from the position of operation.
Units of measurement are given both in Imperial/US and
international metric units; the metric value shall be decisive.
Used abbreviations:
A black vertical line in the margin indicates the posi-
tion of an important text change/modification (relat-
ed to the previous issue).
Changed figures are marked through a thick border.
lh = left hand side;
rh = right hand side;
pto = power take off (tractor output stub
shaft);
cw = clockwise;
ccw = counter-clockwise, anti clockwise;
‘ or ft = foot / feet
“ or in = inch(es)
IPL = illustrated spare parts lists, parts book;
PIN* = Product Identification No. (= machine
serial no.);
PSN* = Production Series Number.
* = you can find this number on the identity
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1.3 Safety and liability
Avoid accidents! Don"t learn safety the hard way! Stay
alert! Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
Prior to operating the machine read and observe this
operation manual and all safety instructions and decals!
Everyone must be given operating instructions before
starting to operate the equipment. Pass on all safety
advices also to other users!
Ensure the used tractor complies with all legal and
safety requirements for work and traffic use with this
machine!
1.3.1 Safety instructions
You are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your equipment. It is the operator"s
responsibility to read and understand ALL safety and
operating instructions in the manual and to follow these.
You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with
the operating and maintenance procedures and related
safety Information contained in this manual. The manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and alert
you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating this equipment! Remember, you are the key
to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but
also the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety programme. Be certain
everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures and
follow all safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices!
Machine must never be tested on a tractor in an enclosed
space because of the danger from exhaust fumes! Always
check traffic and operational safety before any putting the
machine into operation! Adhere to the general rules of
health and safety precautions besides the advice of this
manual!
The installed warning and advisory signs give important
hints for a safe operation; adhering to serves your own
safety! Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at
all times. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing
or have become illegible. If original parts on which a safety
decal or sign was installed are replaced, be sure that the
replacement part also displays the current decal or sign!
When making use of public roads adhere to applicable
traffic rules! Become acquainted with all installations and
control devices as well as with their function before
beginning the operation! Doing this during operation would
be too late!
The clothing of the operator should be tight. Avoid wearing
any loose clothing! Before starting up, maintaining, and
moving and/or operating: check surrounding area
(bystanders, especially children!). Ensure sufficient
visibility during all operation and transport!
Nobody shall ride on the machine during transport and/or
field operation! Attach accessories in accordance with
mounting instructions and only to the appropriate attaching
points! Special care shall be taken when (un)hitching the
baler on/off the tractor. Hitch and unhitch the unit from the
tractor on a firm, dry and level area. This will lessen the
possibility of tipping and/or sinking into soft ground or mud!
When (un)hitching the baler from the tractor place the jack
stand into the corresponding position! Make certain the
tractor is in safe operating condition with adequate braking
capabilities for an implement of this weight! Adhere to
maximum permissible axle loads, total weights and
transport dimensions! Install and check transport
equipment, e.g. lighting, warning devices, guards: ensure
visibility and propper functioning! Control devices, e.g.
ropes, hoses, etc. for remote actuation of devices such as
cylinders, shall be guided and positioned in a way they
never inadvertently release nor block desired
movements/actuations!
For road transport bring baler in a transport position and
secure it! Bale chamber shall be empty, tailgate shall be
closed and locked! Never leave the operator"s seat during
operation or transport! Moving behaviour, steerability and
braking performance are influenced by trailed equipment!
Ensure sufficient braking effect and safe manageability!
Always adapt the speed to the local conditions! When
making short turns note the larger radius because of
increased width and/or length of the combination as well
as mass and inertia changes due to the other center of
gravity position! Do not operate a machine unless all
protection is installed and in functional position! Never stay
or allow anyone to stay within the operating area! Never
stay or allow anyone to stay within the turning and slewing
area! Before leaving the tractor apply the parking brake,
shut down the engine and remove the ignition key!
Allow nobody to stay between tractor and baler unless the
tractor is prevented from inadvertent rolling away by
applied parking brake and or placed chocks! Before
(un)hitching the baler set the controls in a position that
prevents from inadvertent actuation of any function! When
making any field adjustments or carrying out maintenance,
make sure the tractor and implement are positioned on a
firm and level area!
Keep clear of tailgate linkage area: danger of crushing and
scissoring! Stay clear of high risk areas like the pick-up
tailgate and belts while the machine is in operation. If the
intake area should plug, stop the tractor and shut off the
engine, then remove the material only after all parts have
stopped moving! Do not attempt to push or pull the material
into or out of the machine while it is operating! Regularly
remove accumulated materials from haytool machinery to
reduce fire hazard and interference with the operating
parts! Carry a fire extinguisher at all times, especially when
operating in dry crop materials. This should be a
multi-purpose ABC rated extinguisher with a 5 kg (10 lb)
capacity, approved by the appropriate authority! The
protection of the baler, e.g. shields and guards, protects
from penetrating into danger areas! Therefore all protection
must be kept in optimal condition and moved into the
protecting position prior to starting to work! Keep side
shields closed and locked: for opening a 13-mm-spanner is
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the pick-up and the belts have stopped all rotation, shut
down the engine and remove the ingition key! Machine
continues rotation due to inertia: wait until pick-up and belts
really stand still!
Drive very carefully when negotiating hilly or uneven
terrain. Special care shall be taken when discharging the
bale: ensure it cannot move uncontrollably! Do not allow
anyone else in the tractor driver"s area unless specific
provision is made by the tractor manufacturer to
accommodate a passenger. Even if such is the case, travel
with extreme caution! Do not modify the equipment in any
way. Unauthorised modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment!
Repair damages prior to next operation!
Drive through universal joint drive shafts
The rules of this section apply to all universal joint drive
shafts whether they are coupled to a tractor pto or other
power output shafts! Only use univ. joint drive shafts
complying with the manufacturer"s specification for that
specific use! In order to ensure protection of both man and
machine exercise extreme caution when working at a
universal joint drive shaft other then discribed in this manual
and/or on the instruction at the univ. joint shaft.
Modification of, and other special jobs on universal joint
shafts, require written explicit order and procedure of both
machine and univ. joint drive shaft manufacturer is
available! Use the correct tools and genuine parts to
ensure the right performance and max. safety (also see
Reliability and Warranty chapter)! This also in accordance
with the EC-safety prescriptions of the Machine Directive
89/392/EEC!
Externally accessible univ. joint drive shafts (e.g. pto drive
shafts) as well as tractor pto and machine input shaft must
be equipped with appropriate guards and cones! All the
parts shall be kept in a proper condition! Lubricate in
accordance with the instructions! Univ. joint drive shaft
guard tubes shall overlap sufficiently (and as safely
advised) in all transport and working positions!
Do not (dis)connect or work on a univ. joint drive shaft
unless the engine has been shut down and stopped and the
ignition key has been removed! Ensure univ. joint drive
shaft is connected correctly and safetied by the lock!
Prevent shaft guard from spinning by attaching the safety
chain(s) to a static part (e.g. not used top link hole)! Prior to
engaging or switching on the pto ensure nobody stays in the
danger area of the machine! Do not engage or switch-on
the pto while engine is stopped! Prior to engaging or
switching on the pto ensure the pto speed cannot exceed
540 rpm! When working with pto drive do not allow
anyone to stay near any spinning univ. joint drive shaft! Do
not reach across or under a rotating drive shaft to make
adjustments or retrieve tools or equipment!
Always stop pto when it is not needed and when the max.
universal joint angle might be exceeded. After disengaging
or switching off the pto, the pto driven machine will continue
running because of inertia! Keep a safe distance to the
machine untill the pick-up and the belts really stand still! Do
not clean and/or (de)grease the pto driven machine and
univ. joint drive shafts unless pto and engine have stopped
and the inginiton key has been removed! Lubricate and
maintain shaft guard tube so it does not bind on the inner
rotating shaft! Place the uncoupled pto drive shaft on the
retaining device provided! After removal of pto drive shaft
place protective cover/cap over pto!
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is under high pressure! Never attempt
to find or even to stop a hydr. leakage with your hands!
High pressure fluid easily penetrates skin and clothes,
causing severe injuries: see a doctor immediately when
injured! When inspecting always use appropriate aid (e.g.
a piece of wood or sheet metal) and wear safety goggles
and gloves! Regularly inspect hydraulic lines (hoses, tubes,
connections) and renew when found defective or aged!
Replacement parts shall at least meet the appropriate
technical manufacturer"s specifications! When plugging-in
the hydr. quick-disconnect plug of a hose always ensure the
hydr. socket is not pressurised! Ensure sockets are clean!
Before starting to perform any work at the hydraulic system,
stop the tractor engine (safety the tailgate cylinders as
required) and depressurise the system! Safety shut-off
valve(s) must be closed in transport! Properly guide hydr.
hoses; position an uncoupled hydr. hose to ensure coupling
plugs stay clean!
Cutting System
Shut-off selector valve prior to working on the cutting
system! Exercise extreme care when carrying out any work
on the cutting system! When working in the area of the
knives wear protective gloves and keep away from cutting
edges! Knife cutting edge is very sharp! Handle knives with
extreme care! Keep hands off knives if you need not handle
them!
Wheels / Tyres
When working on the wheels make sure that the machine
has been placed on the ground safely (jack stand) and that
it is secured by chocks against unintentional rolling!
Mounting wheels and tyres requires sufficient knowledge
and availability of prescribed tools and equipment being in
perfect condition; repairs on tyres may only be performed
by trained staff with suitable tools! Do not fit other tyre
dimensions as prescribed! Severe injury can occur!
Trailed machines having 15.3” tyres, do not substitute by
15” tyres when replacing! Check air pressure regularly:
ensure prescribed value!
Max. speed of travel is 30 km/h (18 mph), this is also valid
for transport!
Storage Safety
Store the unit in an area away from human activity! Do not
permit children to play on or around the stored unit! Use the
provided jack stand supports, store in stable machine
mode!
Bale ejection
Never stay behind a baler working on a slope. Keep clear
of the bale ejection area. Never attempt to stop a rolling
bale: it may weigh over 10 kN (1000 kg; 1 Imp.ton)! Also
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1.3.2 Safety decals
Good safety practice requires that you become familiar
with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, requiring
your SAFETY AWARENESS! A safety decal does in no way
absolve you from the responsibility to comply with all given
safety instructions nor to take all possible and necessary
measurements to prevent accidents! This machine has been
marked with safety decals in acc. with ISO11684, i.e.
decals without text. Please find the decals with an
explanation of their meaning below!
TR2001
Stay clear of a raised tailgate unless safety
lock is applied!
TR2011
During attachment/detachment of the baler,
nobody shall stay between drawbar and
tractor!
TR2013
Always place chocks if the baler is parked on
a non-horizontal plane!
TR2017
Stay clear of area behind tailgate while tractor
engine is running!
TR2029
stay clear of danger area of universal joint
drive shafts! Do not work with a pto drive shaft
if protection is damaged or not present!
TR2033
Never stay behind a working baler on a slope!
TR2035
The pick-up tines may grap clothes, etc. if you
come close to it and pull you inside the baler:
stay at a safe distance of a rotating pick-up!
TR2037
Ensure the scrapers have always the correct
setting in accordance with the crop baled, this
especially when baling dry crop!
TR2039
Do not hoist the baler other than using the
hoisting lugs!
TR2069
Keep clear of movement area of twine tubes:
danger of sqeezing!
TR2071
Behind lateral doors rotate chains and
sprockets. Keep doors closed on a running
baler!
TR2075
Danger of cutting by twine cutter. Stay clear of
the area of the twine cutting blade if electronic
control can be activated!
TR2077
Apply tailgate safety lock prior to going under
an opened tailgate:
lever to the right = safe;
lever downward = working position = unsafe!

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1.3.3 Liability and warranty
In order to ensure safety, all persons working at and/or with
this machine must read and understand this operation
manual.
Furthermore this machine shall always be used, handled
and stored in accordance with the design and construction
destination (intended use) which also means:
Exclusively work in accordance with the instructions given in
the appropriate Assembly, Operation and Repair
Instructions (manuals) including all valid Errata and
Supplements as well as taking into account the relevant
Service Bulletins; exclusively use correct tools and
equipment being in a perfect condition!
Strictly observe the applicable local regulations concerning
safety and accident prevention, generally acknowledged
and approved technical, medical and traffic rules as well as
the functional limitations and safety instructions stated in
above mentioned technical documentation!
Electric/electronic equipment (e.g. control boxes,
indicators, etc.) including their accessories (e.g. cables,
sensors, etc.) must be handled, treated and stored in
accordance with the general accepted standard rules for
non-water-proof electric and electronic equipment (e.g.
wireless sets), i.e. among others:
- clean and dry storage;
- inaccessibility for rodents, martens, etc.
- prevent exposure to rain and undampened shocks!
Do not use any parts (spares, accessories, lubricants) other
then those complying with manufacturer’s requirements. A
part complies with those requirements when either genuine
or approved by the manufacturer or when all its properties
can be proven to meet with the appropriate requirements
for that very use/ function!
Only well instructed people being familiar with all possible
danger shall work with or at the machine!
The machine shall not be used nor transported unless all
safety devices (covers, plates, rails, curtains, locks, etc.) are
correctly installed and in a perfect condition and set in the
appropiate safety position! All safety decals (see 1.3.2)
and signs shall be legible and in the correct place!
Unauthorized modification of or arbitrary changes on the
machine or parts of it exclude any responsibility and
reliability of the manufacturer for the consequences of that
operation!
Attention:
Those disregarding above mentioned rules act gross-
ly negligent (careless) through which all manufactur-
er warranty and reliablility for damages and all other
consequences become extinct! The negligent person
carries all risks!

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
The round baler will be attached onto a tractor. The baler is
powered by the tractor through a pto drive shaft.
Furthermore there is a hydraulic and an electric connection
to the tractor.
When working the crop on the ground is collected by a
pick-up and through a feeder roller transported into the
starter chamber. Long crop may, if required, be cut into
uniform lengths by a cutting system (OPTICUT-cutting
system) prior to transportation into the starter chamber. A
belt system provides rotational movement and thus rolls the
bale into shape. The build core presses the starter chamber
and keeps growing by the constantly fed-in crop. Upon
reaching the desired diameter (60 - 160 cm; 2" - 5"3" or 80
- 185 cm; 2"8" - 6" resp.) the bale is wrapped with twine or
net. Then the tailgate is opened and the bale is cleared out.
2.1 Main components of the baler
WA0206
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1Tailgate
2Tailgate cylinder
3Bale chamber
4Net wrap system
5Tensioning cylinder
6Hydraulic control bloc
7Opticut/rotor
8Pick-up
9Electronic control box
10 Drawbar
11 Pto drive shaft
12 Twine tie system
13 Belts

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2.2 Product identification
The type identification plates of the baler (14) and of the net
wrap (15) contain the following information:
- Name of the manufacturer
- Type of the machine
- Product identification number (PIN) (the serial number)
- Production series number (PSN)
-Weight(mass)inkg
WA0203
14
Kverneland Geldrop BV
Nuenenseweg 165 Geldrop-Holland
Machine type
Machine type
Mass kg
Mass kg
Prod. Series No.
Prod. Series No.
Prod. Ident. No.
Prod. Ident. No.
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15
Kverneland Geldrop BV
Nuenenseweg 165 Geldrop-Holland
Machine type
Machine type
Mass kg
Mass kg
Prod. Series No.
Prod. Series No.
Prod. Ident. No.
Prod. Ident. No.

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3 PREPARATION FOR USE
Carefully read and understand the operation manual of the
baler prior to starting any work with it.
1Ensure both tractor and baler are in perfect condition.
2Check tire pressure and condition.
3Control and handle the bale with care and take into
account the correct adjustments and service periods.
4The utmost care is required when working on slopes.
3.1 Attachment of the baler
Attach the baler behind a tractor that provides the following
specifications:
Drawbar hitch height:
1Level the drawbar (2) to the correct height using the
crank (1).
2Attach the baler onto the tractor.
3Fully retract the support jack (3).
4Push the support (4) fully up and safety with pin and
spring clip.
3.2 Height adjustment of the baler
Ground distance of the baler can be adjusted. Remove the
wheels and choose the required attachment point A or B:
A = Standard attachment of machines.
B = Low setting for machines with wide pick-up, for hilly
terrain and for better bale start.
Drawbar hitch height:
low hitch 33-56 cm (12.9" - 22")
high hitch 81-104 cm (31.9" - 40.9")
Hydr. connections: 1 double acting control valve
1 single acting control valve
Pto speed: 540 rpm
WA99103
WA9902
1
2
3
4
WA9901
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B

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3.3 Turning drawbar and hitch eye
Both drawbar and hitch eye can be turned upside down.
Doing this the drawbar can be set for high and low
attachment.
This figure shows the possibility of fitting the hitch eye into
six and the drawbar into two positions: this provides a total
of 12 possible settings.
Standard mounting position of the drawbar is low. The hole
pattern on the machine allows one extra position 5 cm (2")
higher. Torque the drawbar attachment bolts/nuts to
450 Nm (332 ft-lb).
Attention:
Opticut 23 knives: only use the top position of the
drawbar!
Attention:
Select the correct position in accordance with your
tractor in order to have the train lined up correctly.
The baler shall be horizontally or slightly inclined
backwards: please use the horizontal striping at ei-
ther side of the baler for reference!
WPU / OC 14 OC 23
33 cm 12.9 in 38 cm 14.9 in
36.5 cm 14.4 in 41.5 cm 16.3 in
40 cm 15.7 in 45 cm 17.7 in
49 cm 19.3 in 54 cm 21.3 in
52.5 cm 20.7 in 57.5 cm 22.6 in
56 cm 22 in 61 cm 24 in
81 cm 31.9 in 86 cm 33.8 in
84.5 cm 33.3 in 89.5 cm 35.2 in
88 cm 34.6 in 93 cm 36.6 in
97cm 38.2in 102cm 40.1in
100.5 cm 39.6 in 105.5 cm 41.5 in
104cm 40.9in 109cm 42.9in
W
A9903B
W
A0084
36,5
40
49
84,5
88
97
100,5
cm
33
52,5
5681
104
5 cm
WA0034
450 Nm
5 cm
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3.4 Hydraulic connections
Plug in the quick-disconnect plugs of the hydraulic hoses into
the hydraulic receptacles of the tractor.
Attention:
Ensure quick-disconnect plugs are clean and avoid
entering of dirt into the hydraulic system!
3.5 Opening and closing the lateral
doors
For filling the twine rolls, for maintenance and adjustments
the lateral doors can be opened.
3.5.1 Opening the lateral doors
1Slide a fork wrench (13 mm (65/128") jaw size) into
the lock slit (1) and unlock.
2Open door by pulling hand-hold (2).
3.5.2 Closing the lateral doors
Close door by pulling hand-hold (2); the doors lock
automatically through spring load.
DANGER:
Be carefull when pulling doors down to close! The
door is spring loaded to close on the last part of the
stroke!
BR9541
WA0051
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2

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3.6 Pto drive shaft
Length of the pto drive shaft
Prior to coupling the pto drive shaft check the length.
1Correctly line-up tractor and baler.
2Ensure the tractor pto is clean and greased.
3Fit both pto drive shaft halves (not connected!) and
hold them together, ensure
- the protection tube shall be at least 50 mm (1")
shorter; the overlap of the profiled drive
- tubes shall be at least 370 mm (14-1/2").
Attention:
Too long a pto drive shaft may seriously damage
drive bearings of both tractor and baler which is be-
yond any warranty!
Shortening the pto drive shaft
1Exactly determine the correct length of the shaft.
2Shorten the protection tubes.
3Shorten the profiled drive tubes.
The length of both cut-off ends shall be identical!
4Clean cut ends of both protection tubes and profile
tubes to ensure they are all smooth and clean.
Attention:
At the tractor side the pto drive shaft has a wide an-
gle joint enabling an angle of up to 80°. Ensure the
joints are not destroyed due to bottoming of the shaft
halves in sharp turns!
Attachment of the pto drive shaft
1Ensure tractor and baler are lined up.
2Ensure the tractor pto is clean and greased.
3Slide the pto drive shaft connecting hub onto the pto
holding the shaft push pin pressed.
4Ensure the lock pin will catch with the slot of the pto.
Attention:
Do not fit the pto drive shaft using a hammer. All slid-
ing must work easy (clean as required).
5Attach the safety chains of the pto drive shaft to rigid
positions at tractor and baler resp.
WA9906A
min 5 cm
min 5 cm
min 37 cm
WA9906B
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