Krone AMT 4000 CV Operating Instructions Manual
Krone AMT 4000 CV Operating Instructions Manual

Krone AMT 4000 CV Operating Instructions Manual

Disc mower

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Operating Instructions

150 000 004 01 US
Disc Mower
AMT 4000 CV
(from machine no. 761 821)
AMT 5000 CV

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 150 000 004 01 US Disc Mower AMT 4000 CV (from machine no. 761 821) AMT 5000 CV...
  • Page 3: Foreword

    Read these operating instructions carefully before you use the machine, and pay special attention to the Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH safety instructions. Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle Jahr Masch. Nr Année No. de série Important: To avoid accidents and to ensure...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Transfer shaft ............. . 34 5.7.3 Lubrication points on the disc mowers AMT 4000 CV and AMT 5000 CV ....35 Winter storage Winter storage .
  • Page 5: General

    III. General 1. Operation in accordance with 5.The operator’s clothing should be tight fitting. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothes. specifications 6.Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of fire! The disc mower is designed exclusively for normal agri- cultural use (operation in accordance with specifica- 7.Before starting the machine and moving off, check the tions).
  • Page 6 22.Persons are not allowed to enter the working area! 7.Protect the PTO shaft guard from rotating with the shaft by fitting the chains. 23.Keep clear of the area of rotation and tilt of the attachment! 8.Before switching on the power take-off shaft, make sure that the tractor’s selected p.t.o.
  • Page 7 7. Fluid leaking under high pressure (hydraulic oil) can of the attachment. penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. If such The best guarantee is to use only original KRONE injury occurs, consult a doctor immediately! Danger parts! of infection! 10.Where gases are stored, only fill with nitrogen.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Familiarise yourself with the meaning of the warning signs. The text beside them and their location on the machine indicates the machine's particularly dangerous areas. Positioning of the warning signs on the disc mower AMT 4000 CV / AMT 5000 CV 13 11...
  • Page 9 Introduction Never put your hand into the danger area as long as parts may be moving. The PTO shaft speed must not exceed 1000 rpm! Order no. 939 474-0 (1x) Order no. 942 196-1 (7x) Read and observe the Engage the protective operating instructions before devices.
  • Page 10 Introduction Close protective device before operating the machine! 942 018-1 (1) Required Order no. 942 002-4 (2x) DANG Thrown objects or blade can cause serious injur * Stay clear of machine whi 942 019-1 942 020-2 (1) Required (3) Required 939 495-1 942 050-0 (4) Required...
  • Page 11 Introduction...
  • Page 12 Introduction RE/LI left/right...
  • Page 13 Introduction 942 299-0 (4x) 3 939 181-1 (1x) 939 527-2 (2x) AMT 4000 CV 942 333-0 (2x AMT 5000 CV) 939 528-3 (2x) AMT 5000 CV (1x AMT 4000 CV) Ölniveau bis Bohrung Nivel del aceite hasta el orificio Niveau d'huile jusquà l'orifice...
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    5 l per mower unit (AMT 5000 CV) SAE 90 mower drive 9 l (AMT 4000 CV) For biological oils the oil change intervals must be observed due to to ageing of the oils. Hydraulic connection on the tractor A double-action and a single-action control unit is required to operate the disc mower.
  • Page 15: Preparing For Operation

    Preparing for operation 2 Preparing for operation Special safety notes • Keep a sufficiently safe distance from the cutting tools during operation. • Even when the mower is used in accordance with specifications, stones etc. may be thrown out. Therefore, no-one shoud be standing in the danger area. Particular care should be taken when working near roads or buildings.
  • Page 16 Preparing for operation Jack stand Danger of crushing hands and feet when operating the jack stand. Raise the jack stands (1) and (2) upwards. CAUTION: Stablilise the lower link arms on the tractor using limiting chains or rods to prevent the machine shifting sideways.
  • Page 17 Preparing for operation Hydraulic hoses • Connect the hydraulic hoses (3) • The shut-off taps (1) and (2) should be closed. ATTENTION: Identified by hose clips. red 1 = single-action control device red 2 = double-action control device blue 2 = double-action control device AMT4-0-004 When the levers (1) on the shut-off taps (2) are in the...
  • Page 18: Working Position

    Preparing for operation 2.3 Working position NOTE Move the additional stop (1) on the swivel cylinder (2) in the direction of the arrow. It should be in the folded (lower) position. AMT 4-0-009 Open the shut-off taps (1) and (2) on the hydraulic hoses (see direction of the arrow).
  • Page 19: Disassembling The Disc Mower

    Preparing for operation • Activate the single-action control unit • The working wheels (3) and (4) are lowered completely • Bring the machine into the transport position using the double-action control unit • The transport wheels (1) and (2) lower •...
  • Page 20: Preparing The Machine For Operation

    Preparing for operation NOTE Depressurise the hydraulic system on the tractor and on the machine when uncoupling the hydraulic hoses. • Close the shut-off taps (1) and (2) (see arrow direction) • Pull off the hydraulic hoses (3) AMT4-0-015 Rest the lighting cable (2) and hydraulic hoses (3) in the mounting (1) on the machine.
  • Page 21: Safety Notes Before Operating The Mower

    Preparing for operation 2.6 Preparing the machine for operation 2.6.1 Safety notes before operating the mower • Only work on the mower unit when the PTO shaft and engine are switched off, and the ignition key removed! Secure the tractor from unintentional operation and rolling away! •...
  • Page 22: Adjustments On The Disc Mower

    Adjustments 3 Adjustments on the disc mower Special safety notes • Repair, servicing, maintenance and cleaning work should only be carried out when the machine is at a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor from rolling away. •...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjustments 3.2 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height is adjusted individually for each cutter bar by turning the lever (1). If extensive changes are made in the cutting height, the front guards setting should be checked. AMT4-0-019...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Ground Pressure

    Adjustments 3.3 Adjusting the ground pressure The cutter bar weight is adjusted using extension spring (2). The ground pressure is adjusted using the threaded spindle (1). Adjustment should be made on a firm area. Cutterbar ground pressure should be: 100 - 120 kg (AMT 4000 C) 50 - 70 kg per mower unit (AMT 5000 CV).
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Conditioner Speed

    Adjustments 3.5 Adjusting the conditoner speed Open the V-belt guard by pressing in the leaf spring lock using a screw driver or similar. The rotation speed of the conditioner rotor can be adapted to different crop harvesting conditions by changing the drive belt pulleys. AMT-3-015 •...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Conditioner Cover Plate

    Adjustments 3.6 Adjusting the conditioner cover plate The conditioner cover plate can be adjusted by means of the crank handle (1) to adjust the conditioning of the crop. The setting depends on the required degree of conditioning of the crop (+: increased conditioning intensity; –: reduce conditioning intensity).
  • Page 27: Spreading The Crop Over The Full Width

    Adjustments 3.9.2 Spreading the crop over the full width The right hand conditioner flap has to be opened as far as possible. Install the deflector plates (2) using the marked holes. Depending on the operating conditions it may necessary to readjust the deflector plates to achieve an even distribution of the crop over the entire width.
  • Page 28: Lights / Warning Plates

    Lights / warning plates 4 Lights / warning plates Special safety notes • It is essential for the light unit to be connected and checked for correct functioning before transport on public roads. • Clean the lighting unit and warning plates. Dirty lamps and warning plates impair traffic safety.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance 5 Maintenance Special safety notes • Repair, servicing, maintenance and cleaning work must only be carried out when the machine is at a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor from rolling away. • All protective plates and protective devices should be reassembled correctly after completion of service and maintenance work.
  • Page 30: Gearboxes

    Maintenance 5.2 Gearboxes CAUTION: Oil change every 500 hectares for the bevel gearbox, swivel gearbox and main gearbox Bevel gearbox Oil level check: Oil level must reach 10 mm under the tapped hole (1). Oil change: Siphon off the oil through the plug hole (1) and refill Oil quality: SAE 90...
  • Page 31 • Fill up with oil • Readjust the cutter bar horizontally and vertically for checking the oil (see Oil level check) • Oil quality: SAE 90 • Amount: 5 litres (AMT 5000 CV) per mower unit AMT-2-048 9 litres (AMT 4000 CV)
  • Page 32: Changing The Blades On The Cutting Disc With Screw-In Blades

    CAUTION: Check the oil after each repair. NOTE: Cange oil in the mower beam after the first use and then every: 600 hectares - AMT 4000 CV 800 hectares - AMT 5000 CV 5.4 Changing the blades on the cutting discs...
  • Page 33 AMT-2-041 CAUTION: The cutter blades can be turned around and used on both sides. When cutter blades are missing or damged, they must be replaced as a complete set. This prevents dangerous KRONE KRONE irregularities in rotation. KRONE KRONE AMT-2-042...
  • Page 34: Tyres

    Maintenance 5.5 Tyres • Repair work on the tyres must only be carried out by specialist personnel and only with suitable tools. • The machine should be supported securely when working on the tyres. Secure from rolling away unintentionally. The machine should be supported securely when raised. •...
  • Page 35: Hydraulics

    Maintenance 5.6 Hydraulics Hydraulic circuit diagram AMT4-2-044 = Hydraulic cylinder for right-hand working wheel II = Hydraulic cylinder for left-hand working wheel III = Hydraulic cylinder for swinging drawbar IV = Hydraulic cylinder for front transport wheel V = Hydraulic cylinder for rear transport wheel...
  • Page 36: Lubrication

    Maintenance 5.7 Lubrication 5.7.1 PTO shaft All lubrication nipples on the PTO shafts should be lubricated according to the diagram opposite. Gelenkwelle 5.7.2 Transfer shaft Assemble the transfer shaft with the single universal joint (4) towards the swinging drawbar. The transfer shaft overload coupling (3) should be coupled onto the main gearbox (1).
  • Page 37: Lubrication Points On The Disc Mowers Amt 4000 Cv And Amt 5000 Cv

    Maintenance 5.7.3 Lubrication points on the disc mowers AMT 4000 CV and AMT 5000 CV...
  • Page 38 Maintenance...
  • Page 39: Winter Storage

    • Make a list of all replacement parts needed and order them in good time. It is easier for your KRONE- dealer to supply and fit the required parts out of season. Your machine is then fully operational for the...
  • Page 40: Start-Up After Winter Storage

    Tighten the four nuts (1). Block the machine and turn the overload coupling by hand. Loosen the nuts again. NOTE Alterations made to the overload coupling change the starting torque. This results in the guarantee becoming void! Use only original KRONE parts!
  • Page 41: Accessories

    Accessories 8. Accessories Special safety notes • Repair, servicing, maintenance and cleaning work should only be carried out when the machine is at a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor from rolling away. • All protective plates and protective devices should be mounted correctly after servicing and maintenance work has been completed.
  • Page 42 Appendix...
  • Page 43: Appendix

    • Whenever you change cutter blades also check retaining components and replace them if necessary. TAKE NO RISKS! Use only original KRONE parts! 2. Changing blades on cutter discs with quick-release blades Push the special tool (1) {blade key} between the cutter disc (4) and leaf spring (3) and press down with one hand.
  • Page 44 This 139 888 139 889 KRONE prevents dangerous unbalanced rotation. 146-691 If the thickness of the material between the hole and the end of the cutter blade has reduced to less than...
  • Page 45 Appendix...
  • Page 46 . . konsequent, kompetent Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D-48480 Spelle Postfach 11 63, D-48478 Spelle Phone +049 (0) 59 77/935-0 +049 (0) 59 77/935-339 Internet: http://www.krone.de eMail: info.ldm@krone.de...

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