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Operating Instructions 150 000 025 00 EN Rotary Swather Swadro 46 T (from machine no. 562 754)
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(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, Geschдftsfьhrer) (ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Leiter der Konstruktion und Entwicklung) Dear customer, You have obtained the operating instructions for your new Krone machine. These operating instructions contain important information concerning proper use and safe operation of the machine.
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We hope that you will be satisfied with your KRONE machine. Machine factory Bernard Krone GmbH Spelle...
List of contents List of contents General Information ................I -1 Proper Use ....................... I -1 Specifications ......................I -1 1.2.1 General ........................I -1 1.2.2 Manufacturer's Address ..................... I -1 1.2.3 Certification ......................I -1 1.2.4 Identification ......................I -1 1.2.5 Data Required for Inquiries and Orders ..............
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List of contents Adjusting the swather ..............IV -1 General ........................IV -1 Basic setting ......................IV -1 Setting the working height ..................IV -1 Sideways tilt setting of the undercarriage ..............IV -1 Swath former ......................IV -2 Travelling speed and drive speed ................IV -2 Adjustable throttles ....................
1.2.1 General These operating instructions apply for the Swadro 421 and Swadro 461 rotary windrower from Machine No. 501 840. 1.2.2 Manufacturer's Address Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D 48480 Spelle Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10 Jahr Masch. Nr Année...
Part of the proper use is the adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair instructions specified by the manufacturer. 1.2.7 General Specifications Driving on roads is only permissible with the swath arms in the transport position. Type Swadro 46 T Draw bar standard Tandem axle standard Number of arms Piece...
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General Information SW46T025 SW46T026 I - 3...
Safety Safety Failure to follow the safety instructions could, for example, result in the following hazards: 2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in – risk to persons by failure to secure the working area – breakdown of important machine functions the Operating Manual –...
Safety 8. Carrying passengers during operation and transport on 26. Before leaving the tractor, lower the implement onto the working implement is not permitted. the ground, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key! 9. Attach implements correctly! Attach and secure implements to specified devices only! 27.
Risk of technical requirements set by the manufacturer of infection! the implements! This is guaranteed when using genuine KRONE 8. Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the replacement parts! implement, depressurize the system and switch off the engine! 10.
Safety 2.3 Introduction The KRONE rotary swather is equipped with all necessary safety devices (protective equipment). Not all potentially dangerous positions on this implement can be fully secured, as this would be incompatible with full functional capability. You will find appropriate danger notification (= warning signs in yellow/black), indicating these residual risks.
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Safety Before starting work put the guard bar into the protective position (fold down). Danger in the operating range of the swather disc - Keep clear! Order no. 939 574-0 (2x) Order no. 939 472-2 (2x) 939 574-0 Never put your hand into the danger area as long as parts may be moving.
Safety 2.3.2 Positioning of the information signs SW46T006 350-450/ 942 119-2 942 443-0 (2x) Swadro 46 T 942 119-2 (1x) 942 295 0 (3x) 1,0 bar 1,0 bar 1,0 bar 1,0 bar 1,0 bar 942-480-0 942-480-0 939 183 1 (2x)
Operating preparations Operating preparations 3.1 Special safety instructions • Basic rule for service, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swather - switch off the PTO shaft. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away! •...
KS-0-036 Compare the relevant RM torque value with the value given in the following table. If these values do not tally, please consult your Krone dealer. Type Torque (RM) Swadro 46 T 550 Nm III - 2...
Operating preparations 3.3.2 Adjusting the length of the PTO shaft • Switch off the PTO shaft when carrying out service, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swather. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor from rolling away! Danger of material damage: Do not lift before the length of the PTO shaft has been adjusted!
Operating preparations After the rotary swather has been coupled to the swinging drawbar, turn off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Protect the tractor from rolling! • Push the PTO shaft onto the PTO shaft end of the tractor. Make sure that the locking device clicks into place.
Operating preparations 3.5 Changing from transport to working position Before changing from transport to working position, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Slowly lower the rotor using the control valve until the rubber buffer (1) rests on the frame. •...
Operating preparations 3.6 Changing from working to transport position Before changing from working to transport position, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Turn the rotor until the blocking arm (A) lines up with the marked tine arm of the rotor. SW46T011 •...
Make sure that the prescribed lights are used and safety measures are followed for road transportation in daylight and at night. A lighting attachment set can be obtained from your KRONE dealer. The implement is already equipped with standard mountings. 3.7 Removing from the tractor SW46T012_1 •...
Adjusting the swather Adjusting the swather 4.1 General Before correcting any operational 939 100-4 faults or carrying out any repair, 540/ maintenance or cleaning work, always MAX. disengage the driving system, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition! The swather is designed for a max.
Adjusting the swather 4.5 Swath former The distance between the swath former and the swather Pos.I disc is infinitely adjustable for narrow or wide swaths to suit crop conditions. The distance between the swath former and the swather disc is set to suit the amount of crop. large crop = larger distance small crop...
Adjusting the swather 4.7 Adjustable throttles The adjustable throttle (1) can be used to set the speed at which the offset drawbar is lowered and lifted. • Unscrew the hexagonal nut (a). • Screw the stud bolt (b) in or out (screwing in will reduce the oil flow and thus causes a slower lift or lowering of the offset drawbar).
Service and maintenance Service and maintenance 5.1 Special safety instruction • Before correcting any operational faults or carrying out any repair, maintenance or cleaning work, always disengage the driving system, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition! •...
• Regularly check that wheel nuts are properly seated and tighten if necessary! • Regularly check air pressure! 5.3.1 Tyre pressure Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals (all 100 h) Swadro 46 T Tyres Tyre pressure [bar] and top up air if necessary. The values can be taken Tandem axle 18 x 8.50-8 6 PR...
Service and maintenance 5.5 Replacing the hydraulic hose lines Hydraulic hose lines are subject to ageing: The characteristics of the hoses change due to effects of pressure, thermal load and UV radiation. The date of manufacture is printed on the hydraulic hoses. This allows for the age to be determined without lengthy searching.
Lubrication Lubrication Before correcting any operational faults or carrying out any repair, maintenance or cleaning work, always disengage the driving system, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition! Use vegetable-based oils and grease. 6.1 Bearing surfaces on the rotary swather The main gears on the rotary swather is prelubricated for their entire service life and are therefore completely...
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Lubrication All lubrication points are shown on this page. You can ensure a long service life of the implement by observing the maintenance and lubrication intervals specified here. The main gears on the swath disc is prelubricated for their entire service life and are therefore completely maintenance-free! VI - 2...
•. Make a list of all spare parts needed and order them in good time. It is easier for your KRONE dealer to order and install spare parts during the off-season. In addition, your machine will be completely ready for operation at the start of the next season.
Start-up after winter storage Start-up after winter storage • Remove oil and grease which was appllied to preserve chains and the machine interior. • Lubricate the machine completely. The lubrication will displace the condensation moisture which may have formed in the bearings. •...
Extras/accessories 9.1 Tine loss protection • The basic rule for servicing, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary swather - switch off the PTO shaft. • Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Secure the tractor and rotary swather from rolling away! Fitting the tine loss protection The tine loss protection for the twin-spring tine consists —...
9.3 Supporting wheel The supporting wheel (5) must always be used so it is allowed to coast down by continuing to rotate! Installing the supporting wheel: • Mount the supporting wheel support (4) with the flange plate (1) on the left (facing the direction of travel) on the frame (2).
Faults – Causes and Remedy Faults – Causes and Remedy 10.1 Special Safety Instructions • The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off the motor. Remove ignition key.
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