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(pp Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Manager of Construction and Development) (Wolfgang Ungruh, Manager of Quality Assurance) Dear customer, These are the operating instructions for the KRONE product which you have just acquired. These operating instructions contain important information on the correct and safe operation of this machine.
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Should these operating instructions become partly or totally unusable, you can acquire a replacement copy for your machine by quoting the number given overleaf. We wish you every success with your KRONE machine. Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Spelle, Germany...
Contents Contents General information ................I - 1 Use ..........................I - 1 Information on the product ................... I - 1 Safety ....................II - 1 Identification of safety remarks in the operating instructions ........II - 1 Personnel qualifications and training................II - 1 Dangers involved in not following the safety instructions..........
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Contents Hydraulic system................V - 1 Special safety instructions ..................V - 1 Adjusting the hydraulic system .................. V - 2 5.2.1 Examples of emergency manual operation..............V - 3 5.2.2 Hydraulic unit - comfort ....................V - 3 5.2.3 Hydraulic circuit diagram of the feeder wagon - Comfort operation Model GD...
The variable cutter theoretically provides for cutting lengths up to 40mm. 1.2 Information on the product 1.2.1 General information These operating instruction apply to short-stalk loading wagon Models XXL-RGD and 4XL-RGD from Machine KDW00050 no. 515 000 1.2.2 Manufacturer’s address Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Heinrich-Krone-Str.
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General information 1.2.6 Connections See Hydraulic system circuit diagram - See Page V - 5 See Electrical system circuit diagram - See Page A -10 1.2.7 Intended use The XL series short-cut feeder wagons are built exclusively for agricultural work (proper use). Any other use is considered improper use.
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1950 1950 Tyres 555/45-17 FRT 600/55-22.5/12PR DIN capacity for dry material (DIN 11741) approx. m3 KRONE protection from foreign objects Individual cutter protection Individual cutter protection Cutting length for 20 cutters approx. mm 39 cutters approx. mm Pick-up working width...
Safety Safety Personnel qualifications and training These operating instructions contain fundamental information which must be taken into account when The short-cut feeder wagon must only be used, hitching up, operating or maintaining the machine. For serviced and maintained by personnel who are familiar this reason, these operating instructions must be read with this work and have been instructed about the by all personnel before starting up and using the...
Safety If the vehicle is used on the public highways, the relevant legal requirements (in the Federal Republic of 15. Ancillary equipment (ropes, chains and rods etc.) Germany: the Motor Vehicle Regulations (StVZO) and and remotely operated devices must be positioned the Motor Vehicle Construction and Use Regulations so that they do not cause any unintentional (StVO)) must be followed.
Safety 11. When working with the power take-off shaft, nobody must remain inside the area of the rotating Hitched-up machines power take-off shaft or articulated shaft. 1. Secure the machines against rolling away. 12. Always shut down the power take-off shaft when the bend is unnecessarily too great.
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Safety Position of safety labels on the machine Right side of the wagon KDW01170 Left side of the wagon KDW01160 II - 6...
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Safety Do not exceed Before starting, read and the speed of the follow the operating power take-off shaft. instructions and safety The operating 939 101-4 instructions. pressure 1000/ MAX. of the hydraulic unit must not exceed MAX. 200 bar Part no. 939 101-4 (1 x) Part no.
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Safety Right side of the wagon KDW01170 Left side of the wagon KDW01160 II - 8...
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Safety Keep sufficient distance to rotating machine parts. The accumulator is subject to gas and oil pressure. Disassemble and repair in strict accordance with the instructions in the technical handbook. (only with hydr. Deichselfederung) Part no. 939 529-0 (1x) Part no. 942 200-1 (2x) II - 9...
Safety 2.14 Position of the general information panels on the machine Right side of the machine KDW01170 Left side of the machine KDW01160 II - 10...
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Safety The information panels describe the special features of the particular machine and must be observed for the machine to operate perfectly. Anhänger ist mit einer Radmuttern nach erstem Einsatz nachziehen. Zugöse DIN 11026 Apretar las tuercas de fijación de ruedas después de la primera puesta en servicio.
Operation Operation 3.1 General information The short-cut feeder wagon must be adjusted to the tractor being used (see Appendix A “Inital hitch up“) If the tractor is changed, the following adjustments must be checked and carried out again if necessary. •...
Operation 3.3 Hitching up to the tractor No persons are permitted inside the danger area. The short-cut feeder wagon must be adjusted to the tractor currently being used (see Appendix A “Inital hitch up“) 3.3.1 Couple the towing eye of the trailer to the tractor hitch.
Operation 3.4 Connections 3.4.1 Hydraulic connection When connecting the hydraulic hoses, make sure that the hydraulic systems on the tractor and the machine are not under pressure. • Take the hydraulic hoses out of their retainers on the tow-bar. • Remove the caps from the hoses.
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Operation Connection for operator-friendly control unit Mount the operator-friendly control unit on the tractor within the field of view of the driver. Connect the operator-friendly control unit to the on-board computer. Plug the control cable (1) into the socket (2) of the operator-friendly control unit.
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Operation 3.4.4 Hydraulic brakes (Export) A hydraulic brake is available for certain export models. With these models, the relevant hose is connected to the control valve on the tractor. The brake is activated by operating the tractor brake valve. 3.4.5 Articulated shaft •...
Operation 3.5 Pick up 3.5.1 Special safety instructions The following applies during all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Shut down the short-cut feeder wagon. • Shut down the engine, remove the ignition key and switch off the electrical supply at the control box.
Operation 3.6.1 Roll-type crop guard (Special Equipment) The roll-type crop guard is an accident preventing device and must not be removed during field operation. When handling bis swaths the roll-type crop guard (1) can be adjusted to match the crop density. For this the chains (2) must be attached in a higher position.
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Operation 3.7.3 Setting the cutting length This adjustment is carried out centrally on the left hand side of the wagon. Lowering the cutter unit • Press the cutter switch on the control box to "Lower" (for the operator-friendly control unit: press until "Switch cutters?"...
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(1). Only sharpen from the side which is not fluted. When sharpening be sure that no notch is produced in area (3). If possible, use the KRONE sharpener for sharpening. ET Part no. for the KRONE cutter-sharpener cutter holder 940 003-0.
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Operation 3.7.7 Retracting the cutter unit The cutter unit is locked hydraulically by retracting it against the end stop. To do this • retract the cutter unit (to the end stop) • switch the electric switch to „Neutral“ KDW00030 3.7.8 Blockages on the cutter unit •...
Operation 3.8 Road travel • Do not exceed the permitted speed limit (see serial plate). • Riding on the feeder wagon is not permitted. • The roadworthiness of the feeder wagon must be checked before travelling on the public highways, in particular the lights and tyres and whether the rear flap has been closed, the articulated shaft lowered and whether the pick-up has been lifted out.
Operation 3.10 Work input 3.10.1 Preparing for the loading process • Adjust to the desired cutter number and therefore the cutting length see Page III - 7/8 • Adjust the pick-up working height: see Page III - 6 • Normal position of baffle plate: see Page III - 6 The swathe should be uniform and loose.
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Operation 3.10.2.3 For the electromagnetic operator-friendly control unit with automatic loader • When starting the loading process, switch on the hydraulic oil circulation on the tractor and arrest the switch lever. • Switch the Pick-up switch to "Lower". The pick-up can be run in this floating position during the entire loading process.
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Operation 3.10.4 Preparation for the emptying process • Before starting the emptying process, switch on the hydraulic sytem on the tractor. • Switch on the on-board electronic system. • The automatic loader must be switched to (Off). Before driving over the silo No persons are permitted inside the danger area.
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Operation Scraper Floor Reverse If the metering rollers get stuck, switch on scraper floor reverse motion. • Select Scraper floor Press Reverse • Only run scraper floor reverse motion for a short time in order not to overload the scraper floor.
Operation 3.11 Shutting down No person is permitted within the danger area. When shutting down the short-cut feeder wagon, proceed as follows: • Raise the wagon slightly using the articulated tow-bar. • Extend the stabilising foot (1) and secure with pins (7). In order to make it easier to insert the pins (7), adjust the lock nuts on the threaded rod (8) so that the holes in the...
Operator-friendly solenoid control unit Operator-friendly solenoid control unit 4.1 General information The operator-friendly solenoid control unit is used to monitor and control the loading and emptying processes. The cutter 0 circuit and the automatic scraper-floor circuit are monitored using sensors. Indicator lamps signal the operating state of the cutter 0 system, the scraper floor and the locking system for the steering axle (special fitting).
Operator-friendly solenoid control unit 4.3 Control panel 16 17 KLW07012-1 ( 1) ON/OFF switch for the power supply. (Display appears with a short tone on the horn) "UP-0-DOWN" switch for the articulated tow-bar (2) Indicator lamp (red) warns when the cutter unit is not in "UP-0-DOWN"...
Operator-friendly solenoid control unit 4.4 Checking the sensors Carry out all sensor tests with the machine shut down Switch on the display and control unit at Button (1) and operate the Quit button (12) until the following message appears on the display: Sensor test Load a: 0 Scrape b: 1...
Operator-friendly solenoid control unit 4.4.4 Test "Sensor cutters retract" The "Cutters extend" sensor (1) is located on the cutter unit on the right hand side of the machine. As soon as the cutters on the cutter unit have been swung out, the number after the word "Cutters retract" on the display (10) must change to "1".
Hydraulic system Hydraulic system 5.1 Special safety instructions • Before starting work on the hydraulic unit, depressurise the system. Hydraulic fluids escaping under pressure can cause serious injury. In case of injury, immediately call a doctor. • Repair work on the hydraulic system must only be carried out by a trained specialist. With the standard and the operator-friendly unit, the solenoid valve unit is located on the end of the wagon at the front and right...
Hydraulic system 5.2 Adjusting the hydraulic system The operator-friendly hydraulic system of the short-cut feeder wagon must be adapted to the tractor (see KLW0A- 07) and is designed for continuous circulation. The system is adapted by adjusting the hydraulic system screw on the solenoid valve unit.
Hydraulic system 5.2.1 Examples of emergency manual operation Raising the rear flap Raising the pick up • Screw in the two star-wheel screws on the „Raise lower articulated tow-bar“ control valve. • Screw in the star-wheel screw on the „Raise lower pick- •...
Maintenance Maintenance Special safety instructions • Maintenance, care, service and cleaning work must only be carried out with the machine shut down. Shut down the engine, remove the ignition key and switch off the electrical supply at the control box. •...
Maintenance Tyres • Repair work on the tyres and wheels must only be carried out by specialists using the assembly tools which are suitable for the purpose. • Support the short-cut feeder wagon on firm and level ground. Secure the wagon against rolling away unintentionally by using wheel chocks.
Maintenance Adjusting the sensors 6.5.1 Motion sensor for metering roller drive The motion sensor is on the left side on the upper mete- ring roller drive. It registers motion of the sprocket wheel. The distance between the sensor and sprocket wheel a = 2 mm.
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Maintenance Position of the sensor The distance between the sensor (2) and underside of frame (1) must be a = 2 mm. • Loosen locking nuts (3). Move the sensor (2) until correct distance to washer (1) • is achieved. •...
Maintenance Maintenance instructions for the hydraulic system 6.7.1 High-pressure filter All Series XL feeder wagons with the operator-friendly hydraulic unit are fitted with a high-pressure filter in the high-pressure pipework to the valve unit. Change the filter (3) after each season. Changing the filter element •...
Maintenance Checking and changing the oil The oil level in the transmission must be checked regularly before and after use. An oil change should be carried out after the first period of use (approx. 30-50 h). After this, change the oil once a year.
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Maintenance 6.8.3 Scraper-floor drive unit The scraper-floor drive unit is located at the rear on the right hand side. Oil inspection: • Remove check screw (1) • Oil level up to bore hole (1) • If necessary, top up oil (SAE 90), fit check screw (1) Oil change: •...
Maintenance Chain tension 6.9.1 Pick-up drive unit The pick-up drive unit is located at the front on the left hand side of the feeder wagon. Spring length under tension X = 30 mm KDW04120 6.9.2 Scraper-floor advance The scraper floor of the feeder wagon is tensioned automatically.
Maintenance 6.9.3 Metering device The drive chain of the metering rollers is at the rear left of the wagon behind the cover. Spring length under tension (upper chain (2)- lower chain tensioner (4)) X= 60 mm Spring length under tension (lower chain (3)- upper chain tensioner (2)) Y= 60 mm KDW06350 6.10 Scrapers...
Maintenance At the end of the season stop plate (1) must be checked for wear. If the thickness of the stop plate (t=6mm) should be reduced by 50%, the plate must be replaced (PN 334 975-2). XXL00004 6.10.2 Distance scraper to drum The scrapers (2) must be at a distance „A“...
Maintenance 6.12 Lubrication 6.12.1 Special safety instructions • Maintenance, care, service and cleaning work must only be carried out when the machine is shut down. Shut down the engine, remove the ignition key and switch off the electrical supply at the control box. •...
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Maintenance 6.12.3 Lubrication chart VI - 13...
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Maintenance 6.12.4 Lubrication points The following table shows the lubrication points on the short-stalk loading wagon together with the number of lubrication nipples. Lubrication points Number of lubrication nipples Conveyor drum bearing, right Parking-brake lever Bearing bushes drive shaft / metering device Steering axle steering swivel (special fitting) Steering axle arrester ram (special fitting) Drive shaft rear/ metering device...
Repair work on the brake system must only be carried out by a trained specialist or at appropriate workshops. • KRONE accepts no liability under the terms of the guarantee for normal wear, deficiencies due to overloading or changes to the brake system. •...
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Maintenance 6.13.3 Air filter for the pipework The air filter is installed in front of the brake valve. This cleans the compressed air, thereby protecting the brake system from faults. The brake system will also work even if the filter element is blocked in both flow directions.
Maintenance 6.13.4 Compressed air reciever The compressed air receiver stores the compressed air supplied by the compressor. During operation, therefore, condensation water may collect in the receiver. The compressed air filter must be regularly emptied: – every day during winter (when used), –...
Have the necessary maintenance work carried out during the period directly after the harvest season. Draw up a list of all the spare parts needed. In so doing, you will make it easier for your KRONE dealer to process your orders and you can rest assured that your machine will be ready and available at the start of the new season.
Recommissioning Recommissioning 8.1 Special safety instructions • The following are fundamentals which apply during all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Shut down the machine, switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and switch off the electrical supply at the control box. •...
Faults – causes and removal Faults – causes and removal 9.1 Special safety instructions • Maintenance, care, service and cleaning work must only be carried out with the machine shut down. Shut down the engine, remove the ignition key and switch off the electrical system at the control box.
Appendix A1 Initial hitch up For transport reasons, the feeder wagon is supplied without the articulated shaft attached and with the covers not fully assembled. Before commissioning, the feeder wagon must be fully assembled and adapted to suit the type of tractor used to tow it.
Appendix A1.1 Adjusting the tow-bar to the appropriate height and adjusting the towing eye A1.1.1 General information To ensure that the wagon will take the optimum load, the height of the tow-bar must be matched to the type of tractor being used. When the wagon is attached, the distance measured between the upper edge of the frame at the front and ground must be x = 1.29 - 1.32 m .
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Appendix • Support the wagon by its supporting foot. • Slacken the nut (1). • Unscrew the screw (2). • Turn the threaded spindle (3). The threaded spindle must be turned until the distance x measured between – the upper edge of the frame and the ground lies between 1.29 and 1.32 m So that the adjustment can be made, the piston (4) of the ram must not be...
The torque (1) stamped on the overload coupling - see example - must agree with the torque in the following table. • If these values do not agree, the KRONE dealer must be informed. Model Speed of power take-off shaft...
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Appendix A1.2.3 Adjusting the length The length of the articulated shaft (1) must be adjusted to the conditions. The shortest operating position is selected for the tightest corners. Hitch up the wagon to the tractor.. Take the shortest operating position for the articulated shaft.
Appendix A1.3 Assembling the superstructure Preparation • Secure the tractor and feeder wagon against rolling away. • Support the wagon by its supporting foot. • If the tractor is coupled and connected to the wagon, switch off the engine, apply the brake and remove the ignition key.
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Appendix • Swing up front panel (4). • Swing out side panels (2). KDW03100 • Connect side panels to tubular hoop (2) and secure with bolt (2) and nut. KDW03060 • Fasten front panel (3) and side panel (4) via the slotted holes (1) with two bolts and plane washers.
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Appendix A1.3.1 Installing the tarpaulins Installing the rear tarpaulin (without metal eyelets) • Slide the tarpaulin (2) onto the rod (1) with reciprocal movements using the rope ends (3). Fit two rope ends on each end of the rod. • Push the other side of the tarpaulin on to the tube.
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Appendix A1.3.2 Installing the ropes • Starting from the back, guide the rope (2) through the eyes (1) of the tubular hoops. • From below, guide the rope through the eyelets in the tarpaulin and place it on the hooks on the front panel. The two outer ropes are also threaded through the two side eyelets in the tarpaulin.
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