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Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH However, this brief introduction to the machine can Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle not replace a detailed acquaintance with the different Jahr Masch. Nr tasks and functions of the machine and the proper way Année...
List of contents Introduction ................... 8 Positioning of the safety labels on the machine, containing technical safety information 8 Positioning of the general safety labels on the machine ..........10 Preparing for use ................12 2.1. Special safety notes ....................12 Connection to the tractor ...................
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III. General note on safety 7. Before starting the tractor make sure that nobody, Operation in accordance with specifications particularly children, are in the danger area. Good visibility is essential. The Rotary Windrower is built solely for normal agricultural use (operation in accordance with specifications). 8.
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23.Keep clear of the swinging area of the implement. 4. Before installing or removing the p.t.o. shaft, disenga- ge the p.t.o., stop the engine and remove the ignition 24.Hydraulically controlled hinged frames may only be key. operated if nobody is standing in the danger area. 5.
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Hydraulics Maintenance 1. Caution! The hydraulic system is pressurized. 1. As a rule, disengage the driving system and stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance, 2. When connecting hydraulic rams and motors be servicing or cleaning work and before remedying sure the hydraulic hoses are coupled as prescribed.
1. Introduction The KRONE rotary swather is equipped with all the necessary safety devices (protective equipment). Not all danger spots on this machine can be made totally safe considering that it also necessary to keep the machine functional. There are corresponding danger notices on the machine indicating these remaining danger spots.
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939 100-4 540/ MAX. MAX. Order no. 939 100-4 (1x) The PTO shaft speed must not exceed Before starting up, read the operating manual 540 rpm! and safety instructions and follow them. Order no. 942 019-1 (1x) Order no. 939 462-0 (1x) Before starting work put the guard bar into the protective position (fold down).
2. Preparing for use 2.1. Special safety notes • Always turn off the power take off before carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair or assembly work on the rotary swather. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away. •...
KS-385-5 Compare the torque value RM stamped on the location shown in the illustration with the values given in the following table. Contact your Krone dealer if the values do not match. Type Torque (RM) Swadro 345 550 Nm...
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2.3.2 Length adjustment of the PTO shaft • Always switch off the power take off before carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair or assembly work on the rotary swather. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away. •...
2.4 Disconnection from the tractor • Make certain that the ground is firm and even, when turning off the rotary swather. • Nobody should be between the tractor and the rotary swather during raising or lowering operations. • Observe all other safety instructions. –...
3. Adjusting the swather • Only carry out repairs, maintenance/ cleaning work and troubleshooting when the drive is switched off and the engine is at a standstill. – Remove the ignition key. • The swather is designed for a PTO speed of max. 540 r.p.m. •...
Removal • Withdraw the linch pins (1). • Remove the tine bars (2) from the coupling arms and lock them in their transport rack (3) located on the carrier frame. Make sure that the tines face the inside. • Lock the tine bars (2) using the linch pins (1). KS-306-0 3.3 Setting the safety frames to working position...
3.6 Adjusting the working depth The exact swather disk height is adjusted with the crank (1). Working depth setting depends on travelling speed and crop conditions. The feed is not completely gathered if the setting is too high, and if it is set too low can lead to soiling of the feed, damage of green sward and to increased wear of the twin spring...
A lighting attachment set is available from your KRONE dealer. Standard sockets are available on the implement. Fold up the safety frames until they lock into engagement.
5. Care and maintenance 5.1. Special safety notes • Before correcting any operational faults or carrying out any repair, maintenace or cleaning work, always disengage the driving system, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition! • Avoid oil and grease coming into contact with the skin. •...
• Check the air pressure regularly. Tyre press Type Tyre size Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals and top up [in bar] air if necessary. The values can be taken from the adjacent table. Swadro 355 16 x 6.50-8 Swadro 395 16 x 6.50-8...
5.4 Lubrification As a rule, disengage the drive mechanism All greasing points of your windrower are shown on this and stop the tractor before carrying out page. Observation of the maintenance and greasing any maintenance, servicing or cleaning intervals laid down will prolong the service life of the work and before remedying operational implement.
11. Take a note of all spare parts required and order them in time. It will be easier for your KRONE Dealer to supply and install spare parts before the start of the season. What is more, your machine will be ready for use before the start of the next season.
8. Extras/accessories 8.1 Support wheel with chain-type top link On Swadro the support wheel with chain-type top link has to be fitted to the left hand side of the headstock when seen in the travel direction. Support wheel installation : Slide the support wheel (1) into the guide tube (2) welded on the left in the direction of travel.
9. Technical Data Swadro 395 Type Swadro 355 Three point linkage standard standard Tandem axle standard standard Number of arms Number of double tines per arm Working width 3500 3900 Swath rotor diameter 2900 3200 Height 2300 2400 Height in operating position...
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