Vicon RF 2235 User manual

RF 2235
Operating manual
Edition 7.2007
Date of print 8.2007
Language EN
Type VGJC
From serial number VGJC 000101 -
Document number G0708JC(3)EN

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Kverneland Group Geldrop B.V.
BA Grass - Bale Equipment
Nuenenseweg 165
NL-5667 KP Geldrop
The Netherlands
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AutoPlus 1.03

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Inha ltsverzeichnis
Preface..............................................................6
Target group for this operating manual 6
Symbols
used 7
Safety................................................................8
For your safety 8
Who is allowed to operate the implement 13
General 13
Hitching 15
Road travel 17
Operation 18
Unhitching 20
Care and maintenance 21
Further regulations 22
Familiarise yourself with the device............23
General 23
Range of application 23
Properties 23
Component designations 24
Load-dependent brake [+] 26
Technical specifications 27
AutoPlus- Pilotbox 31
Delivery and assembly..................................35
Checking the scope of delivery 35
Hitching the implement.................................36
Safety 36
General 36
Hitching 38
Coupling the cardan shaft 39
Electricity supply 40
Parking brake [+] 41
Hydraulic connections 42
Pneumatic
brake [+] 44
Preparing for use...........................................45
Safety 45
General conditions 46
Adjusting the roller feelers 47
Adjusting the pick-up equipment 48
Adjusting the OptiCut cutterbar 49
OptiCut 14 and OptiCut 23 SuperSilage 50
OptiCut 23 HydroProtected 53
Insert the twine 58
Inserting the net 61
Operation 63
Driving on the road ....................................... 64
Safety 64
General conditions 66
Move the implement into the
transport position 66
Emptying the bale chamber. 67
Wheels/tyres 68
Adjusting the compressed-air brake [+] 68
Road transport 69
Preparations in the field ...............................70
Safety 70
General 70
Baler check list 71
Setting the baffle plate 71
Bale density adjustment 72
Operation ....................................................... 73
Safety 73
Swivelling the knives in and out 74
Adjusting the tying 75
Driving 76
Initiating tying 77
Depositing the bale 79
Pick-up equipment 80
After the first bale 80
Finishing bale production 80
Cleaning and care ......................................... 82
Safety 82
Cleaning 83
Care 83
Parking and storage...................................... 84
Safety 84
Uncoupling and securing the implement 84
After the end of the season 85
Maintenance................................................... 86
Safety 86
General conditions 88
Screw connections 91
Cardan shaft 93
Lubricating the cardan shaft 94
Pick-up equipment and rotor 95
OptiCut cutterbar maintenance 98
Hydraulics 100
Bale chamber 101
Gear box 103
Adjusting the twine wrapping 104
Adjusting the net wrapping 105
Wheels 106
Tyre pressure 107
Brakes 108
Drawbar 110
Sensors 112

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Circuit diagrams ..........................................114
Lighting circuit diagram 115
Accessories .................................................117
General conditions 117
Rotatable drawbar eye 117
Fixed drawbar eye 117
Hitch-drawbar eye 118
Dummy blades for OptiCut 118
Roller for baffle plate 118
Storage for the net roll 119
Eliminating malfunctions............................120
Safety 120
Malfunctions 126
Environmental protection ...........................132
EU Conformity Declaration.........................133
Index .............................................................134

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Preface
Preface
Target group for
this operating
manual
This operating manual is directed at trained farmers and individuals
who are otherwise qualified to perform agricultural activities and who
have received instruction on the handling of this implement.
For your safety
You must familiarise yourself with the contents of this operating ma-
nual before assembly or initial operation of the implement. In this way,
performance and work safety are optimised. The operating manual is
an integral part of the implement and must always be kept to hand.
This will allow:
• accidents to be avoided,
• the warranty conditions to be met,
• a well-functioning implement to remain in good working order.
Training
Your dealer will provide instruction on operation and care of the imple-
ment.
Employer information
All personnel are to be regularly instructed on the use of the implement,
at least onceannually, in accordance with the regulations of the national
organisation for Health and Safety at Work. Untrained or unauthorised
persons are not allowed to use this implement.
They are personally responsible for the safe operation and mainte-
nance of the implement. Always ensure that all other personnel that
use or maintain the implement, or that work in the immediate vicinity
of the implement, are familiar with the operation and maintenance in-
structions and the relevant safety instructions from this operating ma-
nual.

Preface
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Symbols
used
In this operating manual, the following symbols and terms have been
used:
• A dot accompanies each item in a list.
> A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed.
→ An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this ma-
nual.
[+] A plus sign indicates an accessory, which is not included in the
standard version.
Next to these symbols, pictograms are used to help you locate other
sections of this manual:
N
OTE The term, “Note” indicates tips and notes on operation.
The warning triangle indicates important safety instructions. Failure
to observe these safety instructions can result in:
• Serious faults in the correct operation of the implement.
• Damage to the implement.
• Personal injury or accidents.
The screwdriver indicates tips during assembly or adjustments.
0 A star indicates examples that assist understanding of the instruc-
tions.

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Safety
Safety
For your safety
This chapter contains general safety instructions. Each chapter of the
operating manual contains additional specific safety instructions
which are not described here. Observe the safety instructions,
• in the interest of your own safety,
• in the interest of the safety of others, and
• to ensure the safety of the implement.
Numerous risks can result from incorrect handling of agricultural im-
plements. Therefore, always work with special care and never under
pressure.
Employer information
At regular intervals, inform those who work with the implement about
these safety instructions and the statutory regulations.

Safety
9
Warning symbols
On the implement, there are safety labels that are for the purpose of
drawing attention to dangers. The labels must not be removed. If any
labels are illegible or have been lost, it is possible to order new labels
as spare parts and affix them to the implement.

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Safety
Meaning of
warning symbols
Read the operating manual
Read and observe the operating manual and the safety regulations
prior to commissioning! The machine may only be commissioned on-
ce the operating manual has been read and understood. This applies
in particular to the safety instructions.
Switch off the engine
Perform all maintenance, repair and adjusting work only when the im-
plement is at a standstill. Serious or fatal injury can be the result.
Maximum cardan shaft speed 540 rpm
The prescribed maximum cardan shaft speed of 540 rpm must not be
exceeded. The consequence could be damage to the implement.
Distance from the opened rear flap
Remain a safe distance away from the rear flap if the safety catch is
not activated. An unsecured rear flap may drop of its own accord. Se-
rious or fatal injury can be the result.
Distance from the slewing range
Remain a safe distance away from the slewing area and the deploy-
ment/retraction area. There is a risk of crushing. Serious or fatal injury
can be the result.
Caution regarding the knife area
Remain a safe distance away from the knife area. There is a danger
of being crushed and cut by the knives or sharp edges. This could
otherwise result in serious injury.

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11
Secure the implement with wheel chocks
Always secure the implement in the park and stop position with wheel
chocks to ensure it cannot roll away. Serious or fatal injury can be the
result.
Avoid the danger zone around the cardan shaft
Stay well outside of the danger zone around the cardan shaft. Do not
use the cardan shaft if the protective guard is damaged or defective.
This could otherwise result in serious injury.
Distance from the pick-up equipment
Remain a safe distance away from the rotating pick-up equipment.
You may be caught by the rotating tines and pulled into the implement.
Serious or fatal injury can be the result.
Distance from the tractor
When the implement is being coupled, uncoupled or operated, there
should be no-one causing an obstruction between the tractor and the
implement. Serious or fatal injury can be the result.
Distance from the closed rear flap
Maintain a safe distance from the closed rear flap. The rear flap may
open by itself. Serious or fatal injury can be the result.

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Safety
Close the side doors
Chains and chain wheel teeth are rotating behind the side doors. This
protective guard must not be opened during operation or when the en-
gine is running. This could otherwise result in serious injury.
Distance from the rear flap
Stay out of the rear flap slewing range if the electronic or hydraulic
steering can be activated. Serious or fatal injury can be the result.
Avoid the cutting knives area
Remain a safe distance away from the cutterbar area if the knives ha-
ve not been secured. Before accessing the danger zone, activate the
safety valve. This could otherwise result in serious injury.
Do not exceed the maximum hydraulic pressure
The hydraulic pressure of the tractor on the implement's hydraulic sy-
stem must not exceed 210 bar. The consequence could be damage to
the implement.
Close the implement's protective equipment
Before commissioning the implement, close and lock all protective
equipment such as doors, brackets, flaps and covers. Operating the
implement with protective equipment which is open is prohibited.
Doing so could result in serious injury.

Safety
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Who is allowed to
operate the
implement
Only qualified personnel
Only qualified persons who have been informed of the dangers asso-
ciated with handling the implement are permitted to operate, service
or repair the implement. This knowledge can be gained via agricultural
training, technical training or intensive instruction.
General
Safety is your responsibility
Follow the safety regulations. Ensure you are always in compliance
with the safety regulations. Most accidents can be avoided. Avoid se-
rious or fatal accidents by following the safety instructions.
Prescribed workwear
Do not wear loose, baggy clothing. Any loose or baggy items of clot-
hing worn may become caught in the rotating parts. Wear workwear
and protective clothing, as prescribed by the trade's mutual indemnity
association. There is otherwise the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Fire hazard
Ensure the implement is always clean and remove any remaining
crop. This will ensure that any fire hazards are avoided.
Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher must always be kept with the implement. A mul-
tipurpose ABC fire extinguisher with a volume of 5 kg is recommended.
The fire extinguisher must be approved by the relevant authorities.
Good working condition
Ensure that the tractor is always in good working condition, and that
the tractor's brakes and the implement are working perfectly. Observe
the information and technical data in the operating manual for your
tractor.
Use in enclosed spaces
An implement which is coupled and connected to the tractor must not
be run in enclosed spaces. Combustion engine exhaust fumes are
dangerous. There is a danger of asphyxiation.
Never work on the implement when it is running
Actions should not be carried out on the implement while it is running.
Objects or personnel can be caught, drawn in or crushed. There is
otherwise the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Do not make any modifications to the implement
Nomodificationswhatsoevermustbemadeto theimplement.Unautho-
rised modifications can impair safety and affect the service life of the
implement. Unauthorised modifications to the implement render the
manufacturer's guarantee null and void and frees the manufacturer
from all liability.

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Safety
Avoid the area to the rear when the bales are being deposited
Remain a safe distance away from the rear area. The bales can cause
serious or fatal injuries when they are deposited.
Deposit the bale on level ground
Always deposit the discharged bale on a flat surface. Never deposit
the bale on a slope. The deposited bale must not keep moving uncon-
trollably as a result of its weight and ejection speed. A rolling bale can
result in damage or serious or fatal injuries.
Welding work
Disconnect all electrical connections from the tractor when carrying
out welding on the attached implement. Damage may otherwise be
caused to the electrical system.
Fire hazards when welding
When welding, be careful of any fire or combustion hazards caused by
sprayed metal and sparks. Work away from flammable objects or co-
ver them. Seal off any gaps or chinks. Ensure there is a suitable extin-
guishing device and check the working premises; check them again at
the end of the welding process.

Safety
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Hitching
Increased risk of injury
When hitching the implement to the tractor, there is an increased risk
of injury. Therefore:
• secure the tractor in such a way that it cannot roll forwards or back-
wards.
• Switch off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Never stand between the tractor and the implement during hit-
ching.
• Mount and secure the implement's cardan shaft to the tractor's
PTO shaft.
Failure to comply may cause damage to the implement and even life-
threatening injuries.
Cardan shaft
Only use a cardan shaft that complies with the manufacturer's speci-
fications. Other cardan shafts with friction clutches require a higher
torque. A higher torque can cause damage to the implement.
Cardan shaft operating manual
Please ensure that you observe the manufacturer's operating manual
for the cardan shaft. This will provide you with information regarding
intended use. Failure to comply can cause damage to the cardan shaft
and to the implement.
Check and attach the protective guard for the cardan shaft
The rotating cardan shaft is protected by a protective guard. Make su-
re that the protective guard for the cardan shaft is not damaged. The
protective guard for the cardan shaft must be attached to the tractor
and the implement by chains. Unsecured cardan shafts can cause se-
rious injuries.
PTO shaft speed 540 rpm
The prescribed maximum PTO shaft speed of 540 rpm must not be ex-
ceeded. A higher PTO shaft speed can cause damage to the imple-
ment.

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Safety
Hydraulic
Hydraulic connection at zero pressure only
Only connect hydraulic tubes to the tractor hydraulic system if the trac-
tor and implement hydraulic system is at zero pressure. A pressurised
hydraulic system can trigger unforeseen movements on the imple-
ment and can cause serious damage and injuries. There is otherwise
the risk of serious or fatal injury.
High pressure in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is often overpressurised. All pipes, tubes, cou-
plings and connecting passageways must be checked for leaks and
other damage on a regular basis. Only use suitable tools when
checking for leaks. Repair any damage immediately. Escaping oil can
cause injuries and burns. Seek medical attention immediately if inju-
ries occur.

Safety
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Road travel
Ensuring road safety
The implement must conform to current national traffic regulations if
you intend to drive it on public roads. Ensure:
• Lighting, warning and protective equipment is installed and
functioning
• Compliance with the permissible transport widths and weights, ax-
le loads, tyre loadbearing capacities, laden weights and national
speed restrictions.
• Compliance with the maximum permissible road transport speed of
40 km/h.
If this is not complied with, the driver and keeper of the vehicle are lia-
ble.
Check the tyre pressure
Check tyre pressure on a regular basis. The wrong tyre pressure will
reduce the service life of a tyre and can cause unstable driving proper-
ties and accidents.
Adjusting the load-dependent brake
Before travelling on the road, check that the lever of the implement's
load-dependent brake is adjusted to “Full load”. The braking efficiency
changes. This can cause accidents. The consequence can be traffic
accidents with serious or fatal injuries.
No riding on the implement
Neither personnel nor objects are allowed to be transported on the im-
plement at any time. Riding on the implement is hazardous and strictly
prohibited.
Altered driving and braking performance
The driving and braking performance are altered when the implement
is attached to the tractor. Take the width and balancing weight of the
implement into consideration, especially when cornering. A driving
style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents.
Adapted speed
In the event of bad road conditions and excessive speed, very high
forces can occur that subject the tractor and implement material to
high loads or to an overload. Adapt the speed to the road conditions.
A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents.
The consequence can be traffic accidents with serious or fatal injuries.
No bales in the bale chamber
Bales must not be transported in the bale chamber. Transporting ba-
les will affect the steering, braking capability and driving behaviour of
the tractor. Personnel may be injured or the implement may be dama-
ged as a result.

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Safety
Operation
The implement should not be put into operation for the first time
until the user has been trained to use it.
The implement must not be used until instruction has been given by
distribution company employees, company representatives or manu-
facturer's employees. If initial operation is performed without instruc-
tion, damage to the implement can be caused by operating errors and
accidents can occur.
Ensure that the implement is in perfect working condition.
Do not operate the implement unless it is in perfect working condition.
Check all important components and replace any defective compon-
ents before starting the implement. Defect components can cause da-
mage to equipment and injury to persons.
Check the protective equipment
The protective equipment must not be removed or by-passed. Check
all protective equipment before starting the implement. Unguarded
parts of the implement can cause serious or fatal injuries.
No riding on the implement
Neither personnel nor objects are allowed to be transported on the im-
plement at any time. Riding on the implement is hazardous and strictly
prohibited.
Make sure the immediate vicinity is clear
Check the surrounding area of the implement before starting and con-
tinually during operation. Make sure the operator has an adequate
view of the work area. Only begin work if the immediate vicinity is clea-
red of any persons or objects. There is otherwise the risk of serious or
fatal injury.
Retighten all nuts, bolts and screws
Regularly check that the nuts, bolts and screws are fully tightened and
tighten them, if necessary. Screws can work loose when the imple-
ment is used. The consequence can be damage to the implement and
accidents.
Instructions in the event of malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, stop, shut down and secure the imple-
ment immediately. The malfunction may be eliminated immediately, or
your dealer must be assigned the task. Using a faulty implement can
cause accidents or damage.

Safety
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The tractor's PTO shaft continues turning after it has been swit-
ched off
After the tractor's PTO shaft has been unhitched or disconnected the
implement continues running due to inertia. Maintain a safe distance
until the pick-up equipment and all moving parts have come to a com-
plete standstill.
Cornering and turning manoeuvres
Centrifugal forces are in operation when cornering. The implement's
centre of gravity at the rear of the tractor is displaced. Be aware of the
turning radius and the moment of inertia. A driving style which is not
adapted to conditions can cause accidents. The consequence can be
accidents with serious or fatal injuries.
Bale ejection
Stay away from the bale ejection area. There is a risk of crushing. ne-
ver stand behind the implement when a bale is being ejected. Ensure
that no other persons are positioned behind the implement. There is
otherwise the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Observe the field conditions
Proceed with the utmost caution on hilly terrain or shifting subsoil.
Keep to both the maximum permissible engine load and the gross
working weight limit. A driving style which is not adapted to conditions
can cause accidents. The consequence can be accidents with serious
or fatal injuries.
Obstruction by a safety device
If there is a blockage or if a safety device is triggered, only operate on
the implement after following the instructions below:
• Switch off the tractor's PTO shaft.
• Switch off the electronic control system.
• Switch off the engine and take out the ignition key.
Never try to repair a blockage or a malfunction on the implement ma-
nually during operation. There is otherwise the risk of serious or fatal
injury.

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Safety
Unhitching
Increased risk of injury
There is an increased risk of injury when uncoupling the implement
from the tractor. Therefore:
• Secure the tractor against rolling away, switch off and take out the
ignition key.
• Never stand between the tractor and the implement during uncou-
pling.
• Stop the implement on firm, secure, level ground.
• Ensure that the sustainer is securely locked.
• Place the cardan shaft in the brackets provided.
• Secure the implement against rolling away (use wheel wedges).
• Do not disconnect the hydraulic tubes until the hydraulic system is
at zero pressure on both the tractor and implement faces.
If this is not complied with, the consequence can be serious or fatal
injuries.