Re-Ordering Safety Labels and Information Labels ..............21 4.13.2 Attaching Safety Labels and Information Labels ..............21 4.13.3 Contact for KRONE NORTHAMERICA ..................21 Commissioning ............................. 23 First installation ..........................23 Special Safety Instructions ....................... 23 Mounting onto the Tractor ........................ 24 5.3.1...
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Table of Contents Install the PTO shaft ......................... 31 Fastening the Compensation Spring ....................32 Driving and Transport .......................... 33 Switching from working position to transport position ..............33 Lighting ............................. 34 Operation ............................... 35 From transport into working position ....................35 Before mowing ..........................
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Table of Contents 11.2 PTO shaft ............................63 11.3 Lubrication Chart ..........................64 Placing in Storage ..........................65 Before the Start of the New Season ....................66 13.1 Special Safety Instructions ....................... 66 13.2 Test run............................66 13.3 Friction Clutch ..........................68 13.4 Walterscheid Overload Coupling ......................
Pos : 6.2 /BA/Vor wort/Eas yC ut/Verehrter Kunde Eas yC ut @ 3\mod_1204546394934_78.doc x @ 70529 @ @ 1 Dear Customer! By purchasing the disc mower, you have acquired a quality product made by KRONE. We are grateful for the confidence you have invested in us in buying this machine.
These operating instructions apply to disc mowers of series: AM 203 S; AM 243 S; AM 283 S and AM 323 S Pos : 8.5 /Ü bers chriften/Ü bersc hriften 3/A- E/A/Ans prechpar tner @ 0\mod_1195569394286_78.doc x @ 839 @ 3 @ 1 3.2.1...
Note Authentic KRONE spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer help to ensure safety. The use of spare parts, accessories or additional equipment not manufactured, tested or approved by KRONE will exclude any liability for consequential damage.
Pos : 8.16 /BA/Einl eitung/T ec hnis che D aten/AM-M ähwer ke/AM 203S/243S/283S/AM 323 S @ 69\mod_1305030094793_78.doc x @ 631005 @ @ 1 Type AM 203 S AM 243 S AM 283S AM 323 S...
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Introduction Pos : 10 /Layout M odul e /Di es e Seite ist bewusst freig elass en worden. @ 1\mod_1201783680373_78.doc x @ 54443 @ @ 1 This page has been left blank deliberately. Pos : 11 /Layout M odul e /---------------Seitenumbruc h---------------- @ 0\mod_1196175311226_0.doc x @ 4165 @ @ 1...
Safety Pos : 13.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/P-T/Sicher heit @ 0\mod_1195566748646_78.doc x @ 635 @ 1 @ 1 Safety Pos : 13.2 /BA/Sicher heit/6. Ü ber arbeitete War nhi nweis e/Kennz eichnung von Hinweis en in der Betri ebs anleitung Ei nführ ungstext ( 2012- 07- 27 09:59:06) @ 0\mod_1195637804826_78.doc x @ 1098 @ 2 @ 1 Identifying Symbols in the Operating Instructions The safety instructions contained in this manual which could result in personal injury if not followed are identified by the general danger sign:...
Safety Pos : 13.6.1 /BA/Sicherheit/Personalqualifi kati on und -sc hul ung @ 0\mod_1195639383185_78.doc x @ 1136 @ 3 @ 1 4.2.1 Personnel Qualification and Training The machine may be used, maintained and repaired only by persons who are familiar with it and have been instructed about the dangers connected with it.
Safety Pos : 13.6.5 /BA/Sicherheit/Sic her hei ts- und U nfall ver hütungs-Vorschriften Swadro_Ladewag en_Eas yC ut @ 73\mod_1308298589597_78.doc x @ 655493 @ 2 @ 1 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulations Please follow all generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations in addition to the safety instructions contained in these operating instructions! The attached warning and safety signs provide important information for safe operation.
Safety Pos : 13.6.7 /BA/Sicherheit/Angebaute Ger äte/Ger äte angebaut Eas yC ut @ 3\mod_1204552588996_78.doc x @ 70752 @ 2 @ 1 Attached devices Use extreme caution when attaching or detaching implements onto or from the tractor! Couple the respective application devices to the appropriate couplings (e.g. three-point suspension) only and secure them in a way (transport, use) that excludes inadvertent lifting or lowering of the device.
7 Replacement parts must at least comply with the technical requirements set by the manufacturer of the implements! This is guaranteed by original KRONE spare parts! Pos : 13.6.16 /BA/Sic herheit/Wartung/Wartung Z usatz Sc hneidwekz euge @ 12 \mod_1224578273531_78.doc x @ 151591 @ @ 1 When replacing working tools with cutting edges, use suitable tools and gloves! Pos : 13.6.17 /BA/Sic herheit/Eigenmäc htiger U mbau und Ers atz teil hers tell ung @ 1\mod_1201937705539_78.doc x @ 55745 @ 2 @ 1...
Safety 4.10 Working in the vicinity of power transmission lines 1 Always take great care when working under or in the vicinity of power transmission lines. 2 Ensure that when in operation or being transported, the machine cannot exceed a total height of approx.
Safety Pos : 13.9 /BA/Sicher heit/Eas yC ut/Sic her hei t Ei nführ ung Eas yC ut @ 3\mod_1204553763950_78.doc x @ 70812 @ 2 @ 1 4.11 Introduction The disc mower is equipped with all safety devices (protective devices). However, it is not possible to eliminate all potential hazards on this machine as this would impair its full functional capability.
Safety Pos : 13.12 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 2/K-O/LLage der Sicherheits aufkl eber an der M aschi ne @ 0\mod_1195634967326_78.doc x @ 1020 @ 2 @ 1 4.12 Position of the Adhesive Safety Stickers on the Machine Pos : 13.13 /BA/Sic herheit/Aufkleber/AM Mä hwer keSicherheits aufkl eber AM 203S/243S/283S/323S US @ 404\mod_1448953456930_78.doc x @ 2867506 @ @ 1 Fig.
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Safety CAUTION Warning To a v oid s e rious injury or de a th - Re a d a n d u n d e rs ta n d o p e ra to r´s m an u a l b e fo re o p e ra ti n g e q u i p m e n t. - Lower implement, stop tractor engine and remove key before l e a v i n g o p e ra to r´s p l a tfo rm .
Position of the General Information Labels on the Machine Pos : 13.16 /BA/Sic herheit/Aufkleber/AM Mähwer ke/Hi nweisaufkl eber AM 203S/243S/283S/323S @ 69\mod_1305033327671_78.doc x @ 631092 @ @ 1 Fig. 3 939 541 2 (1x) AM 203 S 939 542 2 (1x) AM 243 S 139-888...
Pos : 13.18 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 3/A-E/A/Anspr echpartner KRON E-NORTH AMER ICA @ 10\mod_1221053854903_78.doc x @ 131870 @ 3 @ 1 4.13.3 Contact for KRONE NORTHAMERICA Pos : 13.19 /BA/Adr essenAdr ess e KRON E N orth America @ 417 \mod_1453355357015_78.doc x @ 2921495 @ @ 1...
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Commissioning Pos : 17.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/A-E/Ers tinbetriebnahme @ 0\mod_1196314201498_78.doc x @ 5855 @ 1 @ 1 Commissioning Pos : 17.2 /BA/Sicher heit/6. Ü ber arbeitete War nhi nweis e/Hi nweis - Vor der Ersti nbetri ebnahme den Ölstand kontr ollieren @ 469\mod_1470668635189_78.doc x @ 3167988 @ @ 1 Note Before placing the machine in operation for the first time, the oil level must be checked in all gearboxes.
Commissioning Pos : 17.10 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 2/A-E/AAnbau an den Tr aktor @ 0\mod_1199717845194_78.doc x @ 34039 @ 2 @ 1 Mounting onto the Tractor Pos : 17.11 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 3/K-O/KKuppelpunkte @ 9\mod_1220531326398_78.doc x @ 126608 @ 3 @ 1 5.3.1 Clutching points Pos : 17.12 /BA/Ers tinbetriebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baurei he/Es gibt 3 Anbaumöglichkeiten @ 72 \mod_1307454621482_78.doc x @ 651058 @ @ 1...
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Commissioning Pos : 17.18 /BA/Ers tinbetriebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baurei he/Kuppelpunkte Bild AM -S Kat.II vers etzt @ 73\mod_1308144192996_78.doc x @ 655259 @ @ 1 Kat.II AMS-0-041 Fig. 6 Pos : 17.19 /BA/Ers tinbetriebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baurei he/c) Kat. II s eitlic h versetzt AM S und AM C V Baur eihe @ 69\mod_1305037661078_78.doc x @ 632692 @ @ 1 c) Cat.
Commissioning Pos : 17.33 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 2/U-Z/VVerstellstüc k Aushubz ylinder/Entl astungsfeder @ 72\mod_1307514745726_78.doc x @ 651448 @ 2 @ 1 Adjustment Piece for Lifting Cylinder and Compensation Spring Pos : 17.34 /BA/Inbetri ebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baureihe/Verstells tüc k Aus hubz yli nder/Entlas tungsfeder/Vers tellstüc k Aus hubz yli nder/Entl astungsfeder Bil d AM-S Baurei he @ 69\mod_1305096338754_78.doc x @ 633138 @ @ 1 Fig.
Start-up Pos : 19.27.1 /BA/Inbetri ebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baur eihe/Entlastungsfeder/Entlas tungsfeder befes tigen @ 69\mod_1305094434033_78.doc x @ 632917 @ 2 @ 1 Fastening the Compensation Spring Pos : 19.27.2 /BA/Inbetri ebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baur eihe/Entlastungsfeder/bei AM 283 S und AM 323 S @ 69\mod_1305095850565_78.doc x @ 633083 @ @ 1 (for AM 283 S and AM 323 S) Pos : 19.27.3 /BA/Inbetri ebnahme/M ähwer ke AM Baur eihe/Entlastungsfeder/GEF AHR! –...
Driving and Transport Pos : 21.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/F-J/F ahr en und Trans port @ 0\mod_1196330049217_78.doc x @ 6553 @ 1 @ 1 Driving and Transport Pos : 21.2 /BA/Sicher heit/Fahren und Trans port/Warnung - Trans port / Str aßenfahrt @ 295\mod_1412076613597_78.doc x @ 2318257 @ @ 1 WARNING! - Transport travel on roads Accidents may occur when the following points are not observed during transport travel on roads.
Driving and Transport Pos : 21.7 /BA/F ahren und Tr ansport/M ähwer ke AM Baureihe/Fahren-Trans port Bil d AM 203S/243S/283S/323S @ 69\mod_1305099177914_78.doc x @ 633282 @ @ 1 Fig. 13 Pos : 21.8 /BA/F ahren und Tr ansport/M ähwer ke AM Baureihe/Fahren/Tr ans port T ext AM 203S/243S/283S/323S @ 69\mod_1305099187132_78.doc x @ 633310 @ @ 1 During transport / road travel the disc mower must be folded up.
Operation Pos : 23.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/A-E/Bedienung @ 0\mod_1199789505403_78.doc x @ 34825 @ 1 @ 1 Operation Pos : 23.2 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/U-Z/VVon Transport i n Arbeitss tell ung @ 2\mod_1202466185276_78.doc x @ 59662 @ 2 @ 1 From transport into working position Pos : 23.3 /BA/Sicher heit/7.
Operation Pos : 23.8 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/U-Z/VVor dem M äheinsatz @ 3\mod_1204788384465_78.doc x @ 73168 @ 2 @ 1 Before mowing Pos : 23.9 /BA/Sicher heit/7. Gefahrenhi nweis e alt/Mähwer ke/Warnung - Uner wartete Bewegung der Sc hneidwer kz eug e bz w. des M ähwer kes @ 299\mod_1412937148121_78.doc x @ 2341087 @ @ 1 WARNING! Foreign bodies may be hurled up during the operation.
Operation Pos : 23.14 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 2/A-E/AArbeits eins atz @ 5\mod_1213258631763_78.doc x @ 87907 @ 2 @ 1 Using the Machine for Work Pos : 23.15 /BA/Sic herheit/7. Gefahr enhinweis e alt/M ähwer ke/Gefahr - Ar bei tsei ns atz / M ähen @ 73\mod_1307695972255_78.doc x @ 654926 @ @ 1 DANGER! - Using the machine for work Effect: Danger to life, injuries or damage to the machine.
Operation Pos : 23.20 /Ü bersc hriften/Ü berschriften 2/A-E/AAbbau der Mas chi ne @ 3\mod_1204792387824_78.doc x @ 73245 @ 2 @ 1 Detaching the machine Pos : 23.21 /BA/Sic herheit/Eas yCutGefahr - Mas chi ne abstellen_mit H ydrauli ksc hlauc h (2016- 09- 12 09:18:31) @ 9\mod_1220883208423_78.doc x @ 128830 @ @ 1 Danger! - Unexpected movements of the machine Effect: Danger to life, serious injuries •...
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Operation Pos : 23.24 /BA/Bedienung /M ähwer ke AM Baurei he/Entl astungs feder auß er Funkti on s etz en / Absperrhahn schli eßen Bild AM -S BAureihe @ 69\mod_1305102807664_78.doc x @ 633650 @ @ 1 Fig. 16 Pos : 23.25 /BA/Bedienung /M ähwer ke AM Baurei he/Entl astungs feder n außer F unkti on setzen AM-S Baur eihe @ 69\mod_1305102812820_78.doc x @ 633678 @ @ 1 To simplify later attachment of the disc mower to the tractor, it is advisable to remove the rear compensation spring.
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Settings Pos : 27.1 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/A-E/Ei nstellungen @ 0\mod_1199868783862_78.doc x @ 36141 @ 1 @ 1 Settings Pos : 27.2 /BA/Sicher heit/7. Gefahrenhi nweis e alt/Mähwer ke/Warnung - Ei nstellarbeiten angebaute Masc hi nen @ 254\mod_1397487875458_78.doc x @ 1953794 @ @ 1 DANGER! - Unexpected movement of the machine Effect: Danger to life or serious injuries.
Settings Pos : 27.7 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/A-E/E/Entl astungsfeder n eins tell en @ 387\mod_1445259926661_78.doc x @ 2774908 @ 2 @ 1 Setting the Relief Springs Pos : 27.8 /BA/Sicher heit/7. Gefahrenhi nweis e alt/Mähwer ke/Gefahr - Eins tell ung an den Entlas tungsfedern @ 0\mod_1196751594562_78.doc x @ 12575 @ @ 1 Danger! - Setting on the compensation springs Effect: Danger to life or serious injuries •...
The optimal setting for the trigger moment takes place in the factory. Pos : 27.22 /BA/Ei nstellungen/M ähwer ke/Eas yCut/Pfahlsic her ung/Pfahlsic herung AM 203S/243S/283S/323S Tabelle @ 69 \mod_1305105267779_78.doc x @ 634041 @ @ 1 Mower type Dimension x AM 203 S 81 mm AM 243 S 80 mm...
Effect: Danger to life, serious injuries or loss of warranty claims as well as exclusion of liability • Use only authentic KRONE spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer. The use of spare parts, accessories or additional equipment not manufactured, tested or approved by KRONE will exclude any liability for consequential damage.
Maintenance Pos : 29.10.5 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 3/K-O/MM etrisc he Gewindesc hrauben mit F eing ewinde @ 322\mod_1424945855944_78.doc x @ 2484627 @ 3 @ 1 10.3.2 Metric Thread Screws with Fine Thread Pos : 29.10.6 /BA/Wartung/Drehmomente / Anziehdrehmomente/Anziehdrehmomente Metrische Gewi ndes chr auben mi t F eingewi nde Tabell e @ 321\mod_1424845229172_78.doc x @ 2480186 @ @ 1 A = thread size Tightening torque in Nm (unless otherwise stated)
[litres] Brand name Brand name Main gearbox 0.4 l Gearbox on the carrying bar 0.5l Cutter bar AM 203 S 4.0 l SAE 90 On request Cutter bar AM 243 S 5.0 l Cutter bar AM 283 S 6.0 l Cutter bar AM 323 S 7.0 l...
Maintenance Pos : 29.22.1 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 2/F-J/GGetri ebe am Tr agholm @ 70\mod_1305625176464_78.doc x @ 638237 @ 2 @ 1 10.6 Gearbox on the carrying bar Pos : 29.22.2 /BA/Sic herheit/6. Überar beitete Warnhinweis e/Hinweis - Ver weis auf Anziehdrehmomente Versc hluss schr auben @ 469\mod_1470667868238_78.doc x @ 3167926 @ @ 1 Note Tighten the locking screws on the gearboxes with the prescribed tightening torques, refer to chapter Maintenance “Tightening Torques for Locking Screws and Bleed Valves on...
Maintenance Pos : 29.24.1 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 2/K-O/OÖls tands kontr olle und Öl wechsel am M ähhol m @ 0\mod_1197017549815_78.doc x @ 15963 @ 2 @ 1 10.7 Oil level check and oil change on the cutter bar Pos : 29.24.2 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 3/K-O/OÖl wec hsel @ 0\mod_1197021941955_78.doc x @ 16139 @ 3 @ 1 10.7.1 Oil change Pos : 29.24.3 /BA/Wartung/Mähwerke/Hi nweis Ei n Öl wec hs el am M ähhol m ist nicht erfor derlich.
Maintenance Pos : 29.32 /BA/War tung/Mähwer ke/AM Baur eihe/War tung Pfahlsic her ung AM -S @ 70\mod_1305121132918_78.doc x @ 635175 @ 2 @ 1 10.9 Maintenance of pole protection Fig. 28 The pole protection (1) must be maintained at least once a year. To perform maintenance, release the tension on the spring (2) and remove it.
Maintenance Pos : 29.34.1 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 2/K-O/KKontroll e der M ähklingen und Mess er halterung @ 0\mod_1197265641329_78.doc x @ 16323 @ 2 @ 1 10.10 Checking the Cutter Blades and Blade Holder Pos : 29.34.2 /BA/Sic herheit/7. Gefahr enhinweis e alt/M ähwer ke/Gefahr - Fehl ende und bes chädigte M ähklingen und M ähklingenhal ter ungen @ 0\mod_1197265722813_78.doc x @ 16342 @ @ 1 Warning! - Missing and damaged cutter blades and cutter blade retainers.
Maintenance Pos : 29.34.6 /Ü berschriften/Ü berschriften 3/K-O/MM ähkli ngen @ 0\mod_1197265959110_78.doc x @ 16361 @ 3 @ 1 10.10.1 Cutter Blades Pos : 29.34.7 /BA/Wartung/Mähwerke/Di e Bohrung der M ähklingen kann sic h durc h Versc hleiß aufweiten. @ 10\mod_1221048982715_78.doc x @ 131675 @ @ 1 The borehole on the cutter blades may spread due to wear.
Maintenance Pos : 29.34.11 /BA/Wartung/M ähwer ke/M ess erschr aub / M ess erschnellversc hlus s/M essers chr aubverschl uss Haltebolz en 12 mm AM @ 70\mod_1305177453579_78.doc x @ 635533 @ 3 @ 1 10.10.2 Blade Screw Connection DANGER! - Insufficient thickness of material on the retaining bolts. Effect: Danger to life or serious injuries.
Maintenance Pos : 29.34.31 /BA/Wartung/M ähwer ke/Stoß kanten erneuern AM @ 70\mod_1305180043738_78.doc x @ 635841 @ 2 @ 1 10.13 Replacing the Linings Caution! – Linings not checked Effect: Damage to the machine • Always check the mowing unit for damaged linings prior to start-up and replace linings, if necessary! •...
Perform the necessary repair tasks during the time immediately after the harvest season. Draw up a list of all replacement parts you will need. This will make it easier for your KRONE dealer to process your orders and you will be certain that your machine will be ready for use at the beginning of the next season.
Before the Start of the New Season Pos : 31.4 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/U-Z/Vor Beginn der neuen Sais on @ 4\mod_1211272647559_78.doc x @ 82867 @ 1 @ 1 Before the Start of the New Season Pos : 31.5 /Übersc hriften/Übersc hriften 2/P-T/SSpeziell e Sicherheits hinweis e @ 0\mod_1196660495760_78.doc x @ 9134 @ 2 @ 1 13.1 Special Safety Instructions Pos : 31.6 /BA/Sicher heit/7.
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Before the Start of the New Season Pos : 31.10 /BA/Ei nlag erung/Eas yC ut / AM M ähwer ke/Die zur Kons er vier ung ver wendeten Fette und Öle abwischen @ 73\mod_1307607607042_78.doc x @ 652953 @ @ 1 • Wipe off the grease and oil used for preservation Pos : 31.11 /BA/Ei nlag erung/Eas yC ut / AM M ähwer ke/Vor der Saison ohne Ber eifung @ 3 \mod_1204731533226_78.doc x @ 72767 @ @ 1 •...
Manipulation of the overload protection changes the slip torque. This will lead to a loss of warranty claims! Original KRONE spare parts only may be used. Pos : 31.16 /BA/Ei nlag erung/Rei bkupplung/Hinweis Rei bkupplung frei drehen bei ang ebautem Mähwer k AM _S @ 70\mod_1305539282870_78.doc x @ 637044 @ @ 1 Note To place the machine in service again, attach it to the tractor and switch on the PTO shaft.
Disposal of the machine Pos : 35 /Ü bersc hriften/Übersc hriften 1/A-E/Ents orgung der M asc hine @ 274\mod_1404207309028_78.doc x @ 2060455 @ 1 @ 1 Disposal of the machine Pos : 36 /BA/Ents orgung der Mas chi ne/Die M asc hine ents orgen @ 274\mod_1404207434449_78.doc x @ 2060544 @ 2 @ 1 15.1 Disposal of the machine After the service life of the machine has expired, the individual components of the machine must...
Connecting the hydraulic lines ......30 Metric Thread Screws with Countersunk Head Contact..............7 and Hexagonal Socket ........47 Contact for KRONE NORTHAMERICA ....21 Metric Thread Screws with Fine Thread .... 47 Cutter Blades ............57 Mounting onto the Tractor ......24, 29...
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Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Test run .............. 66 Regulations ............. 13 Test run .............. 45 Safety-conscious work practices ......12 Tightening torques ..........46 Service life of the machine ........ 9 Tightening Torques for Locking Screws and Bleed Setting of the pole protection mechanism ..43 Valves on the Gearboxes ......