Krone KWT 7.70/6x7 Operating Instructions Manual
Krone KWT 7.70/6x7 Operating Instructions Manual

Krone KWT 7.70/6x7 Operating Instructions Manual

Rotary tedder

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Operating Instructions
Nr. 675-2 USA
Rotary tedder
KWT 7.70 / 6 x 7
(from machine no. 506 500)
KWT 8.50 / 8
KWT 8.80 / 8
KWT 10.50 / 8 x 7

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Nr. 675-2 USA Rotary tedder KWT 7.70 / 6 x 7 (from machine no. 506 500) KWT 8.50 / 8 KWT 8.80 / 8 KWT 10.50 / 8 x 7...
  • 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 Important: To avoid accidents and to ensure Année No.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    II Contents Foreword ..........................1 Contents ..........................2 General ..........................4 Introduction 1.1 Technical data ........................7 1.2 Positioning of the warning signs ................... 8 1.3 Position of the general information labels on the machine ............10 Putting the machine into operation 2.1 Preparations on the tractor and the rotary tedder...............
  • Page 5 Appendix to the operating instructions Preparations ......................... 34 Assembling the swather disc arms to the swather disk plate ..........34 Assembling the tandem axles and undercarriage wheels ............ 35 Assembling the protective frames and lights ................ 37 4.1 Assembly for the KWT 7.70 / 6 x 7; KWT 8.80 / 8 ..............37 4.2 Assembly for the KWT 850 / 8 and 1050 / 8 x 7 ..............
  • Page 6: 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 rotary tedder is designed solely for normal agricultural use (operation in accordance with specifications).
  • Page 7 22.Persons are not allowed to enter the working area! 5.When using P.T.O. shafts with overload or free wheel clutches that are not covered by the guards on the 23.Keep clear of the area of rotation and swing of the tractor, the overload or free wheel clutches must be equipment! fixed on the implement side! 24.Hydraulic controls must only be operated if no persons...
  • Page 8 Danger of infection! technical requirements defined by the manufacturer! 8. Before carrying out any work on the hydraulic The best guarantee is to use only original KRONE parts! systems, lower the machine to the ground, depressurize the system and turn off the engine! 10.Where gases are stored, only refill with nitrogen.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction 1.1 Technical data Type KWT 7.70/6x7 KWT 8.50/8 KWT 8.80/8 KWT 10.50/8x7 Working width [mm] 7700 8500 8800 10500 Number of swather discs Tine bars per swather disc Area covered [approx. ha/h] 10.5 Width in transport position [mm]...
  • Page 10: Positioning Of The Warning Signs

    Introduction The KRONE Rotary Tedder is equipped with all the necessary safety devices (protective devices). Not all dangerous areas on this machine can be made completely safe considering that it is also necessary to keep the machine functional. There are corresponding danger notices on the machine indicating these remaining dangers.
  • Page 11 Introduction 939 100-4 540/ MAX. MAX. Order no. 939 100-4 (1x) Do not exceed the Read and take note of the maximum permitted operating manual. PTO shaft speed! Order No. 942 019-1 (1x) Order no. 939 462-0 (1x) No personnel allowed inside swivel space of Danger from self-turning swather disk arms.
  • Page 12: Position Of The General Information Labels On The Machine

    Introduction Position of the general information labels on the machine 4 10 1 939 499-2 (2x) (KWT 7.70) 942 295-0 (1x / 4x) 939 532-0 (1x) 939 533-0 (1x) 942 000-2 (2x) (KWT 8.50) 942 336-0 (2x) (KWT 8.80) 942 205-1 (2x) (KWT 10.50) 72 Nm 85 Nm 2,0 bar...
  • Page 13: Putting The Machine Into Operation

    Putting the machine into operation 2 Putting the machine into operation Special safety notes • Basic rule for service, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary tedder – switch off the PTO shaft. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and rotary tedder from rolling away! •...
  • Page 14: Attachment To The Tractor

    Putting the machine into operation CAUTION: Lower link arms (2) on the tractor should be the same height. Secure the lower link arms from moving sideways using braces or chains (1). KWT-0-001 Mounting the PTO shaft on the rotary tedder Slide on the PTO shaft (3) with wide-angle connecting piece (2) to the PTO shaft stub (1) of the rotary tedder.
  • Page 15 Putting the machine into operation Secure the raised jack stand (3) in position “a” with the support (1) and spring pin (2). KWT-0-006 PTO shaft Switch off the engine after coupling the rotary tedder. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor from rolling away. •...
  • Page 16: Warning And Protective Equipment

    • Front warning plates (1) • Rear warning plates (2) KWT-0-011 2.4 Working position Only for KWT 7.70/6x7; KWT 8.80/8 and 10.50/8x7 Move the undercarriage wheel (2) on the second swather disc forward into working position. Secure with the bolt (1) and linch pin.
  • Page 17 KWT-0-013 Locking the transport safety device KWT 7.70/6x7; KWT 8.50/8 and 10.50/8x7 • Pressurise the hydraulic cylinder to release the locking device (1) • Pull the actuating cord (2) and hold to lift up the locking device •...
  • Page 18: Transport Position

    KWT-0-017 • Close the control valve (1) Lifting the outer swather discs KWT 7.70/6x7; KWT 8.50/8 and KWT 10.50/8x7 • Open the control valve (2) • Actuate the control valve on the tractor, thereby lifting off the outer swather discs •...
  • Page 19 (1) must be closed and the tractor operation valve must be blocked! KWT 7.70/6x7; KWT 8.80/8 and 10.50/8x7 CAUTION: Observe the maximum width of the machine when travelling on public roads. For reducing the transport width (< 3 m): •...
  • Page 20: Removing The Rotary Tedder

    Putting the machine into operation 2.6 Removing the rotary tedder NOTE: • Store the rotory tedder on a level and solid area only. • When the tedder is folded toghether, the transport running gear must be locked in the transport postion. •...
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    Adjustments 3 Adjustments Special safety notes • The adjustment work described below must only be carried out when the machine is at a standstill. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Secure the rotary tedder and tractor from rolling away. •...
  • Page 22: Swather Disc Height Adjustment

    Adjustments Adjustment with a tandem axle • Remove the load from the tandem axle (2) (lower the chassis) • Pull out the spring pin (1) • Pull out the bolt (3) • Move the tandem axle to the selected position •...
  • Page 23: Swather Disc Ground Adjustment

    (The cylinder must not however come into contact with the tow bar.) KW-4-004 Outer swather discs on the KWT 7.70/6x7 • Move the rotary tedder into working position • Raise the outer swather discs slightly. The stop (3) must not rest on the adjusting screw (2) •...
  • Page 24: Edge Spreading Mechanism

    Adjustments 3.4 Edge spreading mechanism The current position of the undercarriage wheels can be read from the indicator (1). It is located to the right (in direction of movement) of the carrier bar. KW-0-035 Adjusting the edge spread mechanism • Lower the chassis to remove the load from the tandem axle (see chapter “Transport position”) •...
  • Page 25: Service And Maintenance 4.1 General

    Service and maintenance 4 Service and 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 and remove the ignition key. • Secure the rotary tedder and tractor from rolling away. •...
  • Page 26: Hydraulics

    The hydraulic cylinders (2) and accumulators (1) are maintenance-free. The complete units have to KWT-0-024 be replaced if there is a fault. Hydraulic circuit diagram KWT 7.70/6x7; KWT 8.50 and KWT 10.50/8x7 KWT-0-034 Undercarriage hydraulic cylinder Outer swather disc hydraulic cylinder...
  • Page 27 Service and maintenance Hydraulic circuit diagram KWT 8.80/8 KWT-0-050 Undercarriage hydraulic cylinder Outer swather disc hydraulic cylinder III Edge spreading mechanism hydraulic cylinder...
  • Page 28: Gears

    Service and maintenance 4.3 Gears The main gearbox in the rotary tedder is greased for life and is maintenance-free. Designation/Brand Quantity lit Flowing gearbox grease GFO35 0,5l 4.4 Tyres • Repair work on the tyres may only be carried out by experts using suitable assembly tools.
  • Page 29 Service and maintenance Lubrication points on the KWT 7.70 /6x7 To give a better overview, the lubrication points have only been shown on just one side. There are lubrication points at the same position on the other side (mirror image).
  • Page 30 Service and maintenance Lubrication points on the KWT 8.50/8; KWT 8.80/8 and 10.50/8 x 7 To give a better overview, the lubrication points have only been shown on just one side. There are lubrication points at the same position on the other side (mirror image).
  • Page 31: Winter Storage

    Carry out the repair work required during the period immediately after the harvest season. Make a list of all spare parts needed. It is then easier for your KRONE dealer to carry out your instructions and you can be sure that your machine will be ready for use at the beginning of the new season.
  • Page 32: Putting Back Into Operation

    Putting back into operation 6 Putting back into operation 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 against rolling away.
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Accessories 7 Accessories 7.1 Night swath gearbox The rotary tedder can be fitted with a night swath gearbox. The parts supplied include: • Night swath gearbox (4) (greased for life, therefore maintenance-free) • Two flat irons for assembly (3) • Protective cover (1) •...
  • Page 34: Additional Tine Loss Protection

    Accessories 7.2 Additional tine loss protection • The basic rule for servicing, maintenance, repair and assembly work on the rotary tedder – switch off the PTO shaft. • Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Secure the tractor and rotary tedder from rolling away! It consists of the following per tine: •...
  • Page 35: Appendix To The Operating Instructions

    Appendix Appendix to the operating instructions Assembly instructions for the KWT 7.70/6x7, KWT 8.50/8, KWT 8.80/8 and KWT 10.50/8x7 Caution: The work described below may only be carried out by authorised expert dealers!
  • Page 36: Preparations

    Appendix Special safety notes • Park the rotary tedder on solid and level ground. • Assemble all protective devices before putting the machine into operation. • When unfolding the outer swather discs into the working position, make sure that no- one is standing in the swivel space of the swather disks.
  • Page 37: Assembling The Tandem Axles And Undercarriage Wheels

    Appendix 3. Assembling the tandem axles and undercarriage wheels KWT 7.70/6x7...
  • Page 38 Appendix KWT 8.50/8, KWT 8.80/8 and 10.50/8x7...
  • Page 39: Assembling The Protective Frames And Lights

    Appendix 4. Assembling the protective frames and lights 4.1 Assembly for the KWT 7.70/6x7 and KWT 8.80/8 KWT-0-035 • The protective frames (2) and (3) are assembled at the factory. • Assemble the front and rear protective frames (1) and (4) according to the holes in the chassis frame •...
  • Page 40: Assembly For The Kwt 8.50/8 And 10.50/8X7

    Appendix 4.2 Assembly for the KWT 8.50/8 and 10.50/8x7 KWT-0-036 • Protective frame (2) is assembled on the machine in position (a). Undo the screws, turn the frame by 180⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ , so that the exposed side points towards the outside. Assemble in this position. •...
  • Page 41 Appendix...
  • Page 42 . . . 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...

This manual is also suitable for:

Kwt 8.50/8Kwt 8.80/8Kwt 10.50/8x7

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