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RV 2160 / 2190
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4.2007
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RK000300 / RL000300
02RK01 / 02RL01
VGG0704RKL(3)EN

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  • Page 1 RV 2160 / 2190 Operation manual Issue 04/2007 Date of printing 4.2007 Language From machinenumber (PSN) RK000300 / RL000300 Serial number (PIN) 02RK01 / 02RL01 Reference number VGG0704RKL(3)EN...
  • Page 2 5667 KP Geldrop The Netherlands Phone +31 40 2893300 Kverneland Group Geldrop BV, retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. The right to technical revision is reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Preface............. 6 Road transport Target group of this operation manual Preparation for road transport Symbols used Wheels / tyres Safety instructions .......... 8 Preparation at the field ......... 85 For your safety Safety Who is allowed to operate the machine? Performing settings General Prior to baling...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Work functions Error messages - Focus User functions Error messages - Tellus Diagnostics Security systems Extended user functions Disposal of the machine ......261 Dealer menu EC Declaration of conformity..... 262 Service menu Index ............. 263 Cleaning and caring ........178 Safety Cleaning Caring...
  • Page 5 Table of contents...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface Preface Target group of This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control, use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for this operation a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine. manual For your safety Before starting to adjust and use your machine, familiarise yourself with this operation manual.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    Preface Symbols used In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used: • A bullet stands at enumerations > A triangle stands at steps, which you must do → An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages [+] The plus sign shows that it handles about optional equipment, which does not belong to the standard model.

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    Safety instructions Safety instructions For your safety This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety in- structions • because of your own safety • because of the safety of your fellow man and •...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Safety decals at the The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety de- machine cals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Meaning of the safety de- cals Read the operation manual carefully Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into operation. Various setup and maintenance procedures require special settings. Not following these special settings can cause serious or KG01844900 deadly injuries or machine damage.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Stay clear of draft link lifting range Do not stay between the machine and the tractor during hitching and unhitching of the machine. Serious or deadly injuries can occur. KG01847900 Stay clear of the tailgate area Stay clear of the tailgate area while the tractor engine is running. A swinging tailgate can cause personal injuries.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Stay clear of a raised machine Stay clear at a safe distance of a raised machine. Serious or deadly injuries can occur. KG01846400 Danger of cutting by twine or net cutter Stay clear of the area of the twine or net cutting blade if electronic con- trol can be activated.

  • Page 13: Who Is Allowed To Operate The Machine

    Safety instructions Who is allowed to Authorised people only The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by authorised operate the ma- people who have been informed about the dangers when handling the chine? machine. Usually such persons have an agricultural or equal intensive educa- tion.

  • Page 14: Hitching The Machine

    Safety instructions Hitching the ma- Increased danger of injury While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of in- chine jury occurs. Therefore: • prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re- move the ignition key •...
  • Page 15 Safety instructions Hydraulics Hydraulic couplings only pressureless Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can cause accidental movements of the machine. High pressure in the hydraulic system The hydraulic system is under high pressure. All tubes, hoses and couplings must be controlled regularly for leaks and external damag- es.

  • Page 16: Road Transport

    Safety instructions Road transport Pay attention to a road-safe condition When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs: • mounting of lighting, warning and protection installations • comply with the permittable transport dimensions and weights, maximum permissible axle loads, tyre carrying capacity, total weights and national speed limits •...

  • Page 17: Working With The Machine

    Safety instructions Working with the First use only after instruction The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by machine employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the manufacturer. False use after bringing the machine into use without in- structions can cause damages to the machine or accidents.
  • Page 18 Safety instructions Drive adapted to ground conditions Always drive with caution on sloping or moving ground. Respect the maximum load permitted per axle and the total working weight authorised. Blockage of a security device In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on the machine without •...

  • Page 19: Unhitching The Machine

    Safety instructions Unhitching the ma- Increased danger of injury While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of chine injury occurs. Therefore: • prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re- move the ignition key •...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    Safety instructions Care and mainte- Observe the care and maintenance intervals Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation nance manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused. Use original parts only Lots of components have special properties which decides for the sta- bility and the function of the machine.

  • Page 21: Further Prescriptions

    Safety instructions Further prescrip- Observe the prescriptions Please observe besides these safety information tions • the accident prevention prescriptions • the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and road traffic law rules • the tips in this operation manual • the work, care and maintenance prescriptions...
  • Page 22 Safety instructions Warranty Disregard of the 'Safety instructions', inadequate maintenance, use of the machine other than for its intended purpose, overloading or unau- thorised modification of the machine, renders the manufacturer's war- ranty and responsibility void.

  • Page 23: Acquaintance With The Machine

    Acquaintance with the machine This chapter contains general information about your machine and in- Acquaintance with the machine formation about: • characteristics • technical specifications Destination of the The machine is a round baler, which is exclusively appropriate de- signed for collecting of cut non or insignificantly ligneous plants, main- machine ly grasses, from the ground, feeding them through pick-up and cutting system, forming a round bale inside the bale chamber, and conse-...

  • Page 24: Description Of The Components

    Acquaintance with the machine Description of the components Belts Bale chamber Tailgate Net wrap system Tailgate cylinder Twine tie system Hydraulic control block Tensioning cylinder Drawbar Pick-up Opticut / Machine rotor...
  • Page 25 Acquaintance with the machine Opticut cutting sys- The rotating intake rotor with helically fitted twin tines generate a con- tinuous draw cut over the knives. The Opticut system provides the possibility to cut the crop at different settings. Intake rotor Knives The knives are controlled fully hydraulically.
  • Page 26 Acquaintance with the machine Net wrap system Net roller compartment Pre-stretch rollers Actuator In-feed plate Cutter plate Net measuring roller Machine box Actuator position sensor Spindle position sen- sensor...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Acquaintance with the machine Technical specifi- cations RK - Open intake / Ro- RK - Open intake RK - Rotor Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,210 2,490 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.02 4.02 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.26 4.26 Width (m)
  • Page 28 Acquaintance with the machine Binding - twine tie Number of twine spools Recommended twine (m/kg) 400-700 (synthetic) 400-700 (synthetic) 200-330 (sisal) 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 0.32 Recommended net...
  • Page 29 Acquaintance with the machine RK - XL-Rotor RK - XL-Rotor Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,680 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.02 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.26 Width (m) Width 2.46 Height with tailgate closed 2.67 Height with tailgate opened 3.74...
  • Page 30 Acquaintance with the machine 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or 3000 m rolls) Tractor requirements Pto horsepower (kW / hp) 50 / 67 Pto speed (rpm)
  • Page 31 Acquaintance with the machine RK - OC / OC 23 Super RK - OC RK - OC 23 Super S Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,595 2,940 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.02 4.02 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.26 4.26 Width (m)
  • Page 32 Acquaintance with the machine Recommended twine (m/kg) 400-700 (synthetic) 400-700 (synthetic) 200-330 (sisal) 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or...
  • Page 33 Acquaintance with the machine RK - OC 23 HP RK - OC 23 HP Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,895 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.02 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.26 Width (m) Width 2.46 Height with tailgate closed 2.67 Height with tailgate opened...
  • Page 34 Acquaintance with the machine 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or 3000 m rolls) Tractor requirements Pto horsepower (kW / hp) 50 / 67 Pto speed (rpm)
  • Page 35 Acquaintance with the machine RL - Open intake / Ro- RL - Open intake RL - Rotor Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,260 2,540 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.12 4.12 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.38 4.38 Width (m)
  • Page 36 Acquaintance with the machine Recommended twine (m/kg) 400-700 (synthetic) 400-700 (synthetic) 200-330 (sisal) 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or...
  • Page 37 Acquaintance with the machine RL - XL-Rotor RL - XL-Rotor Weight Weight empty (kg) 2.730 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.12 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.38 Width (m) Width 2.46 Height with tailgate closed 2.87 Height with tailgate opened 3.77...
  • Page 38 Acquaintance with the machine 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or 3000 m rolls) Tractor requirements Pto horsepower (kW / hp) 50 / 67 Pto speed (rpm)
  • Page 39 Acquaintance with the machine RL - OC / OC 23 Super RL - OC RL - OC 23 Super S Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,655 2,990 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.12 4.12 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.38 4.38 Width (m)
  • Page 40 Acquaintance with the machine Recommended twine (m/kg) 400-700 (synthetic) 400-700 (synthetic) 200-330 (sisal) 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or...
  • Page 41 Acquaintance with the machine RL - OC23 HP RL - OC 23 HP Weight Weight empty (kg) 2,950 Weight net wrap unit (kg) Length (m) Overall length 4.12 Overall length with net wrap unit 4.38 Width (m) Width 2.46 Height with tailgate closed 2.87 Height with tailgate opened 3.77...
  • Page 42 Acquaintance with the machine 200-330 (sisal) Binding - net wrap Number of net rolls Recommended net roll width (m) 1.23-1.30 Maximum net roll diameter (m) 0.32 Recommended net Polydress Rondotex MX1000 or TAMA edge-to-edge (2000 or 3000 m rolls) Tractor requirements Pto horsepower (kW / hp) 50 / 67 Pto speed (rpm)

  • Page 43: Delivery And Preparation

    Delivery and preparation Delivery and preparation Checking the de- Completely delivered The machine is delivered completely. In case parts are not mounted, livery please contact your dealer. The machine must be checked after delivery. The machine is equipped with: • Operation manual •...

  • Page 44: Hitching The Machine

    Hitching the machine Hitching the machine Safety Increased danger of injury • Prevent the tractor from rolling away • Never stay between the tractor and the machine during hitching In case of negligence serious or deadly injuries can occur. Use a proper tractor Make sure the tractor •...

  • Page 45: Hitching

    Hitching the machine Hitching Remove tractor lower links Remove the tractor lower links to avoid them touching the drawbar. During turning, the lower links can touch the drawbar and the machine can tip over. Personal or machine damages can occur. Before the machine can be hitched onto the hook, the correct height of the hitch eye to the tractor’s clevis must be determined.
  • Page 46 Hitching the machine Moving the drawbar Hitch height (cm) 36.5 100.5 84.5 52.5 36.5 52.5 84.5 100.5 > Secure the drawbar by placing it in a well suited hoist > Loosen the bolts and the nuts > Move the drawbar to the desired position >...

  • Page 47: Support Jack

    Hitching the machine Support jack > Level the drawbar to the correct height using handle > Attach the machine onto the tractor Handle > Fully retract the support jack using handle > Remove spring clip Support jack > Remove pin >...

  • Page 48: Coupling The Pto Drive Shaft

    Hitching the machine Levelling the ma- The machine must be lined up correctly behind the tractor. The ma- chine must be horizontally or slightly inclined backwards. chine > Use the horizontal lines of the lateral doors at both sides for refer- ence 5 cm Coupling the pto...

  • Page 49: Installation Control Box

    Hitching the machine Installation con- The control box must be installed on a support or holder in the tractor cab. trol box Take care of the following: • Ensure the control box is installed in good manual and visible Control box reach of the operator •...
  • Page 50 Hitching the machine Electrical connec- The switched power cable is only available for the Focus electronic control system. tions - switched > Connect the main power cable of the switched power cable directly power cable (Focus to the 12V battery of the tractor only) Colour Pole...

  • Page 51: Parking Brake [+]

    Hitching the machine Parking brake [+] The parking brake prevents the machine from rolling away when parked. Lever > Attach cable from lever to a fixed point at the tractor Cable > Put lever backwards...

  • Page 52: Connections

    Hitching the machine Connections Hydraulic connec- Hydraulic coupling only pressureless Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and tions machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can cause accidental movements of the machine. Avoid oil mixture When using the machine in combination with different tractors, im- proper oil mixture can take place.
  • Page 53 Hitching the machine Brake coupling > Ensure the quick coupler is clean > Make sure the tractor hydraulic braking valve is pressureless Quick coupler > Couple the brake coupling to the braking valve Coupling > Ensure the quick couplers are clean >...
  • Page 54 Hitching the machine Pneumatic connec- Avoid entering of dirt into the pneumatic system. The pneumatic sys- tem can get seriously damaged. Personal or material damage can be tions [+] caused. Pneumatic connections are only available if the machine has been provided with pneumatic brakes.

  • Page 55: Running

    Hitching the machine Running > Run the tractor pto at idle • Check correct operation of the components • Check if there are no unusual noises > Run the machine at 540 rpm for some minutes > Switch off the pto •...

  • Page 56: Preparation For Use

    Preparation for use Preparation for use Safety Obey safety instructions Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety instructions can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Guarantee correct hydraulic coupling Check before using if all hydraulic couplings are coupled correct to the single and double acting valves.

  • Page 57: General

    Preparation for use General For the realization of all preparations counts: • Secure the machine • Check the tyre pressure The following settings have to be realized before using the machine: • gauge wheels adjustment • pick-up safety chains • pick-up suspension •...

  • Page 58: Adjustment Gauge Wheels

    Preparation for use Adjustment gauge The adjustment of the pick-up working height is determined by the height of the gauge wheels on each side of the machine. wheels The mentioned height above the ground is just a recommendation Spring clip Gauge wheel since the correct value depends much on ground and crop conditions.

  • Page 59: Pick-Up Suspension

    Preparation for use Pick-up suspen- Two springs, located on the pick-up hydraulic cylinders, ensure sus- pension of the pick-up. sion Adjust the spring tension on both sides of the pick-up as follows: > Raise pick-up fully > Close valve > Move locking plate to the left: increase spring tension >...

  • Page 60: Opticut Cutting System Adjustment

    Preparation for use Opticut cutting Wear safety gloves Cutting knives are very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when han- system adjust- dling cutting knives. Not wearing safety gloves can cause serious in- ment juries. Removing the knives All the knives can be individually removed. Focus >...
  • Page 61 Preparation for use > Close the valve at the hydraulic block on the left side > Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key Valve > Turn lever downwards > Seize the knife by its end and take it out towards the rear Always keep the cutting knives sharp.
  • Page 62 Preparation for use Installing the knives > Seize the knives by their ends and push towards the front to install them > Slide the knives at the slotted holes over the knife carrier shaft > Turn lever upwards Lever > Open valve at the hydraulic block on the left side Valve >...
  • Page 63 Preparation for use Removing the knives The knives can be removed, to create a larger cutting length. - OC 23 HP Focus > Push to I > Push to unlock the system and to enter the operating display > Push to select knife control Tellus >...
  • Page 64 Preparation for use > Turn lever fully downwards > Remove the knive(s) Hold the knive at its upper end. > Rotate the rotor as required A blunt knife can be sharpened → Knife sharpening, page 197 > Turn the lever fully upwards Lever >...
  • Page 65 Preparation for use Cutting length - OC The cutting length can be chosen as desired, by varying the amount and the position of the knives. 23 HP When using 11 or less knives at once, quick-change of knives is pos- sible by changing between 2 main bars with each 11, 12 or less knives.
  • Page 66 Preparation for use Changing to 12 or 11 Focus knives > Push to I > Push to enter the working display > Push to select knife control Tellus > Push to I > Push to enter the working display > Push to select knife control >...

  • Page 67: Exchange Of Knives By Dummy Knives [+]

    Preparation for use Changing to 0 knives Focus > Push to I > Push to enter the working display > Push to select knife control Open Tellus > Push to I > Push to enter the working display > Push to select knife control >...

  • Page 68: Twine Installation - Focus

    Preparation for use Twine installation Before guiding the twine: - Focus > Switch off the pto > Stop the tractor engine > Remove the ignition key Wear safety gloves The twine knife is very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when han- dling the twine knife.
  • Page 69 Preparation for use > Pass the twine through Spring • the twine brakes • the twine indication rollers • the twine tubes > Use the spring to pass the twine through the twine tubes 10 cm The end of the twine shall protrude about 10 cm the twine tubes. Twine brakes The twine brakes in the twine boxes and at the twine tubes pretension the twine.

  • Page 70: Net Installation - Focus

    Preparation for use Net installation - Before installing the net: Focus > Switch off the pto > Stop the tractor engine > Remove the ignition key Cutter plate cutting hazard The cutter plate is very sharp. Make sure the cutter plate is in rest po- sition and wear safety gloves.
  • Page 71 Preparation for use > Move down the lever completely and release the ring bolt The lever is locked now. Lever Ring bolt > Move up the tube completely, using the upper tube Upper tube > Place the net roll in the net roll compartment >...
  • Page 72 Preparation for use Guiding the net In-feed plate > Guide the net according to the scheme > Leave about 15 cm net out of the in-feed plate 15 cm It is not necessary to spread the net to its full width. >...

  • Page 73: Twine Installation - Tellus

    Preparation for use Twine installation Before guiding the twine: - Tellus > Switch off the pto > Stop the tractor engine > Remove the ignition key Wear safety gloves The twine knife is very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when han- dling the twine knife.
  • Page 74 Preparation for use > Pass the twine through Spring • the twine brakes • the twine indication rollers • the twine tubes > Use the spring to pass the twine through the twine tubes 10 cm The end of the twine shall protrude about 10 cm the twine tubes. Twine brakes The twine brakes in the twine boxes and at the twine tubes pretension the twine.

  • Page 75: Net Installation - Tellus

    Preparation for use Net installation - Before installing the net: Tellus > Switch off the pto > Stop the tractor engine > Remove the ignition key Cutter plate cutting hazard The cutter plate is very sharp. Make sure the cutter plate is in rest po- sition and wear safety gloves.
  • Page 76 Preparation for use > Move down the lever completely and release the ring bolt The lever is locked now. Lever Ring bolt > Move up the tube completely, using the ùpper tube Upper tube > Place the net roll in the net roll compartment >...
  • Page 77 Preparation for use Guiding the net In-feed plate > Guide the net according to the scheme > Leave about 15 cm net out of the in-feed plate 15 cm It is not necessary to spread the net to its full width. >...

  • Page 78: Core Density Adjustment

    Preparation for use Core density ad- After some time, the belts are getting longer. In standard case the ten- sion arm is little hydraulically loaded when the bale chamber is empty. justment This is in order to create a uniform core diameter. To compensate the belt elongation a bracket on the tension arm can be set.

  • Page 79: Scraper Adjustment

    Preparation for use Scraper adjust- In order to ensure the crop does not stick onto the rollers the machine has been equipped with scrapers. ment The following types of scrapers have been installed: • sharp scrapers Scrapers • scrapers of the profiled rollers These scrapers are both provided for the following crops: •...

  • Page 80: Running

    Preparation for use Running > Run the tractor pto at idle • Check correct operation of the components • Check there are no unusual noises > Run the machine at 540 rpm for some minutes > Switch off the pto •...

  • Page 81: Before Road Transport

    Road transport Road transport Safety Before road transport will take place, please read the following safety information. The compliance is prescribed and helps you to avoid ac- cidents. Close valves Before road transport close all valves. With open valves and false op- eration the lifting cylinder can be lowered.

  • Page 82: Road Transport

    Road transport Preparing the ma- Guarantee correct hydraulic couplings Before preparing the machine, strictly check if the hydraulic couplings chine are coupled correctly to the hydraulic valve. Not correct coupled hy- draulic couplings can cause unpredictable movements of the ma- chine.

  • Page 83: Preparation For Road Transport

    Road transport Preparation for Before the machine is travelling by road, the machine must be placed into transport position. Therefore road transport • the pick-up must be lifted to maximum height • the bale chamber must be empty Pick-up When the machine is travelling by road, the pick-up must be fully lifted to the maximum height.

  • Page 84: Wheels / Tyres

    Road transport Wheels / tyres Tyre pressure > Check the tyre pressure → Wheels, page 224 Tightness of wheel > Check the tightness of the wheel nuts nuts → Tightness of wheel nuts, page 223...

  • Page 85: Preparation At The Field

    Preparation at the field Preparation at the field Safety Obey the safety information Obey the safety information at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety information can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Secure tractor and machine • Switch off and secure the tractor •...

  • Page 86: Crop Guard Adjustment

    Preparation at the field Crop guard adjust- The crop guard favours a good crop feed. Especially in short crop and windy weather. ment The crop guard adjustment depends on the kind of pick-up mounted: • • Rotor + XL-Rotor • OC + OC 23 Crop guard - Rotor + The crop guard can be placed into various positions.
  • Page 87 Preparation at the field Roller guard The bottom side of the roller guard must just touch the windrow. The roller guard may only be used in the most forward pivot point. Chain Pivot point Adjust the roller guard as follows: >...

  • Page 88: Use At The Field

    Use at the field Use at the field Safety No adjustment on a working machine It is prohibited to do adjustments on a working or moving machine. Driving along at the machine prohibited It is not allowed that people or objects drive along at the machine. Driving along at the machine is perilous and prohibited.

  • Page 89: Dis/Engaging Knives

    Use at the field Dis/engaging The cutting length is dependent on the number of knives. When all knives are engaged, the crop will be cut to a length of 70 mm (14 knives knives) or 50 mm (23 knives). The knives can be engaged and disengaged using the hydraulic valve. Engaging knives - Fo- >...

  • Page 90: Manual Binding Control

    Use at the field Manual binding Manual wrapping control can be used for a short period in the follow- ing cases: control • if one or more connections are faulty • if one or more sensors are defective That way a field can be completed. Manual wrapping control offers the possibility to control the net wrap actuator and the twine motor manually.
  • Page 91 Use at the field Adjustments bale No modifications causing a higher pressure allowed Any modification to obtain a higher pressure may cause damage to pressure the machine. Even at the attempt of such a modification all liability and warranty become extinct. The bale pressure can be set between 60 and 200 bar.

  • Page 92: Electronic Twine Tie Settings

    Use at the field Electronic twine tie settings Focus twine tie set- For additional explanation → Twine tie settings, page 118 tings Twine tie programs > Push, the display twine tie settings appears > Push to select the set twine wraps >...

  • Page 93: Electronic Net Wrap Settings

    Use at the field Electronic net wrap settings Focus net wrap set- tings > Push to select the set net wraps Number of net wraps > Push to set the number of net wraps > Push to confirm Tellus net wrap set- tings >...

  • Page 94: Driving

    Use at the field Driving Run 540 rpm during use It is vital to let the machine run at 540 rpm speed during use. Only then a fluent operation of the various functions can be guaranteed. Please take care of the following during use: •...
  • Page 95 Use at the field Pick-up Stay clear of a rotating pick-up Never try to pull crop out of or push crop into a rotating pick-up. Seri- ous personal injuries can occur. > Put the hydraulic valve in floating position Focus To control the pick-up instead of the Opticut cutting system >...

  • Page 96: Bale Growth

    Use at the field Bale growth In the working screens, the display always shows a vertical bale growth bar. The values beside match the pre-set bale diameter. The Maximum bale bar displays the part of the bale diameter which has been reached. diameter When the bale chamber is empty, the bale growth bar is empty (set to 90% of pre-set...
  • Page 97 Use at the field Both twine tubes move simultaneously to the centre where they lay the Cutting knife final wraps over each other. Then the twine is automatically cut. The movement of the twine tubes can be set using the control box, thus en- abling several tying patterns.
  • Page 98 Use at the field Net wrap system During baling, the net binding mechanism is in the rest position. The cutter plate is in the lowest position. The in-feed plate is in the rest po- sition. In-feed plate Cutter plate When the net binder is activated •...
  • Page 99 Use at the field The net is now taken along with the bale. When the net is taken by the Stretch rollers Actuator bale, the actuator moves back so far that the net is held at full width. The in-feed plate is now free of the bale. Via the measuring roller and the sensor, the net in-feed length is measured.

  • Page 100: After The First Bale

    Use at the field After the first bale After the first bale, the following must be checked and readjusted if re- quired: • Bale diameter • Bale density • Wrapping of the bale Focus • Bale diameter → Basic display, page 112 •...
  • Page 101 Use at the field Cleaning the bale • Never work on the machine while it is running • chamber Due to its inertia, the pto continues to rotate after disengaging. Stay clear of the machine until it has come to a complete stop The bale chamber must be empty before road transport may take place.

  • Page 102: Focus

    Focus Focus General The electronic control system controls and monitors the growing bale, the wrapping and clearing out of the bale. Furthermore the system al- so provides error indicating functions. Overview main The machine is equipped with sensors (proximity switches and rota- tional sensors).

  • Page 103: Control Box

    Focus Control box The control box enables supervision of the total baling procedure from the tractor cab. Especially the following functions can be monitored: • Bale diameter indication • Bale shape indications • Drive indications to fill the bale chamber uniformly •...
  • Page 104 Focus Control box - back Power connection On / off switch...
  • Page 105 Focus Buttons Increase value button • To increase the display contrast • To increase the volume of the buzzer Decrease value button • To decrease the display contrast • To decrease the volume of the buzzer Change button • To change between implements •...
  • Page 106 Focus No function. No function. Leave / interrupt a funtion Confirm / save button The value blinks no longer after confirming / saving. • In some functions used to move to the next function in series. • To acknowledge an error message. Function button...
  • Page 107 Focus Enter the basic display Switch to • the previous or to the next function(s) Enter the left tab Enter the right tab Enter the next function display Enter the previous function display Activate the concerning tab The number is shown in the working display. Clear all values at once...

  • Page 108: Operation

    Focus Operation > Push to I The terminal display appears. After 10 seconds, the basic display au- tomatically appears. From the terminal display, the following displays can be reached • basic display, appears automatically after start up • configuration display •...
  • Page 109 Focus Configuration set- tings > Push to enter the display configuration settings The following can be set: • language • current date and time (UTC) • broadcast time; if enabled, the actual time is shown • display contrast; can be set between dark (0%) and pale (100%) •...
  • Page 110 Focus Display formats & The following settings can be adjusted: • units decimal symbol • date format • time format • distance unit • area unit • volume unit • mass unit • temperature • pressure unit • force unit •...
  • Page 111 Focus Flash display The flash display gives information about the software of the terminal. The flash display shows: • the software version • the software release date • the amount of used flash memory • the amount of used RAM memory >...

  • Page 112: Basic Display

    Focus Basic display Choice twine Chosen twine tie Choice net Number of net Chosen bale program wrap used counter Number of bales made Set bale Number of net diameter wraps Lock Actual time The basic display always shows the following information: •...
  • Page 113 Focus From the basic display, the following displays can be entered: • Operating display • Settings display • Bale chamber and mixed chamber settings display • Bale counter display > Push to put the system into operation mode The operating display shows. >...

  • Page 114: Operating Display

    Focus Operating display Maximum bale diameter Pre-set bale Automatic or diameter manual mode Arrow tips 90% of pre-set 90% of pre-set bale diameter bale diameter Bale growth bar The operating display monitors the baling process. The following information is shown: •...
  • Page 115 Focus Settings The following settings / functions can be done from the operating dis- play: • choice net or twine binding • clearing used net metres indication • choice automatic or manual mode • choice pick-up or knives (in combination with the concerned tractor hydraulic valve) •...

  • Page 116: Manual Or Automatic Mode

    Focus Manual or auto- The system starts in automatic mode. Automatic mode is standard setting. Manual mode can be used: matic mode • to complete a field • during twine or net installation • to create a user-defined twine pattern The complete baling cycle is automatic except the wrapping.

  • Page 117: Bale Diameter And Mixed Chamber Settings

    Focus Bale diameter and In the basic display: mixed chamber set- > Push to enter the display bale diameter and mixed chamber set- tings tings A proportional pressure valve enables adjustment of both the outside and the core pressure. Outer bale diameter The maximum outer bale diameter depends on the machine type;...

  • Page 118: Twine Tie Settings

    Focus Twine tie settings > Push, the display twine tie settings appears Twine tie programs Adjustable are: • Distance from lateral wraps to the side of the bale in cm • Number of wraps near the bale sides (starting wraps) •...

  • Page 119: Net Wrap Settings

    Focus Net wrap settings Changing the number of wraps > Push to select the set net wraps Number of net wraps > Push to set the number of net wraps > Push to confirm...

  • Page 120: Driving

    Focus Driving > Adapt the driving direction when the third arrow tip shows As soon as the fourth arrow tip shows, the buzzer sounds. > Immediately change the driving direction The arrow tips are replaced by a single complete arrow if the bale shape indication •...
  • Page 121 Focus Twine tie process If twine tying commences this display shows. > Stop immediately when this display appears The twine tubes now move to their starting position. As soon as the twine tubes have reached their lateral position this graphic appears. The intermediate wraps are being made.
  • Page 122 Focus The final wraps are being made. When twine tie has been finished display shows. Now the tailgate can be opened. > Open tailgate, using hydraulic valve control lever in tractor cab The bale is cleared out of the bale chamber.
  • Page 123 Focus > Close the tailgate The working display re-appears.
  • Page 124 Focus Net wrap process Upon reaching the desired bale diameter (100%) the buzzer sounds. > Stop immediately During net wrap cycle the actual number of net wraps is indicated in the center of the display. The total used net quantity since clearing the counter is shown at the right side of the display.

  • Page 125: Bale Counters

    Focus Bale counters The active bale counter is shown in the operating display. Actual bale counter > Push to go to the basic display > Push to enter the entire bale counters Bale counters 40 bale counters are available. The display bale counters consists of different types counters: •...
  • Page 126 Focus Total machine bale The total machine bale counter display shows the general total num- ber of bales made with the machine, split up into: counter • bales wrapped with twine, inclusive Opticut Total bale Machine bale • bales wrapped with net, inclusive Opticut counter counter •...

  • Page 127: Work Functions

    Focus Work functions Bale diameter set- tings > Push to select a value to be changed Bale diameter > Push to set the desired value > Push to confirm...

  • Page 128: User Functions

    Focus User functions The following user functions can be set: • bale shape indication sensitivity • twine end distance • net wrap delay • bale diameter correction > Push to enter the user functions Bale shape indication The bale shape indication indicates the difference between the left and right side bale diameter.
  • Page 129 Focus Twine end distance The twine end distance indicates set-off between the final twine end wraps. Twine end distance Standard setting is 0.7 cm. A higher value means a larger distance be- tween the final wraps. The value in the display indicates the distance in cm between the final twine end wraps.
  • Page 130 Focus Bale diameter cor- In case the real bale diameter differs from the pre-set bale diameter, the bale diameter has to be corrected. rection The bale diameter can be adjusted between +10 and -10 cm. Bale diameter correction > Push to select a value to be changed >...

  • Page 131: Diagnostics

    Focus Diagnostics The information in the diagnostics displays is important when contact- ing your dealer or service manager. > Push to enter the user functions Software version > Push to enter the display software version of the machine Software version >...

  • Page 132: Dealer Menu

    Focus Dealer menu > Push to go to the user functions display > Push to go to the dealer menu > Push to return to the basic display > Push to enter PIN > Push to select the PIN code; enter 5 >...
  • Page 133 Focus Machine type / colour The following machine types can be set: • RK-160 Machine colour Machine type • RL-185 RK and RL indicate the type, 160 and 185 the maximum bale diameter in cm. > Push to set the machine type and the colour >...
  • Page 134 Focus Tailgate lock sensor In case one tailgate lock sensor is faulty, this sensor can be switched off. switch off Tailgate lock sensor > Push to select a value to be changed switch off > Push to select L, R or to leave the field blank >...
  • Page 135 Focus Proportional valve Only possible when mixed chamber control is switched on. → Mixed chamber control [+], page 134 type Proportional > Read out the one-digit value inscribed at the proportional valve valve type > Push to go to valve type >...
  • Page 136 Focus Twine tubes calibra- The twine tubes in rest position must have a certain distance to the frame of the twine binding device. Default distance is 34 mm. tion Calibration value > Push > Push The mechanism fully retracts. > Push to put the system in safe mode The twine tubes are in rest position.

  • Page 137: Service Menu

    Focus Service menu The functions in the service menu are functions meant for reading and adjustment especially by an authorized service technician. > Push to go to the user functions display > Push to enter the display service functions > Push to enter PIN >...

  • Page 138: Tellus

    Tellus Tellus General The electronic control system controls and monitors the growing bale, the wrapping and clearing out of the bale. Furthermore the system al- so provides error indicating functions. Overview main The machine is equipped with sensors (proximity switches and rota- tional sensors).

  • Page 139: Control Box

    Tellus Control box The control box enables supervision of the total baling procedure from the tractor cab. Especially the following functions can be monitored: • Bale diameter indication • Bale shape indications • Drive indications to fill the bale chamber uniformly •...
  • Page 140 Tellus Control box back Power connection...
  • Page 141 Tellus Buttons Change button • To change between implements • To switch between the basic and the terminal display Left arrow button To switch between settings. Right arrow button To switch between settings. Increase value button To increase the selected value. The new value blinks till confirmation with the Confirm/save button.
  • Page 142 Tellus Enter the basic display Enter the left tab Enter the right tab Enter the next function display Enter the previous function display Activate the concerning tab The number is shown in the working display. Clear all values at once...

  • Page 143: Operation

    Tellus Operation To switch on the system > Push The terminal display appears. The tractor information display appears immediately after the terminal display. From the terminal display, the following displays can be reached • basic display • tractor information display •...
  • Page 144 Tellus Tractor information The tractor information display shows: • display driving speed of the tractor • total surface • area capacity • wheelslip percentage > Push to enter the tractor information display > Push twice to return to the terminal display Information display >...
  • Page 145 Tellus Configuration set- tings > Push to enter the display configuration settings The following can be set: • language • current date and time (UTC) • local time offset • broadcast time; if enabled, the actual time is shown • display brightness;...
  • Page 146 Tellus Display formats & The following settings can be adjusted: • units decimal symbol • date format • time format • distance unit • area unit • volume unit • mass unit • temperature • pressure unit • force unit •...
  • Page 147 Tellus Change all formats and > Push to change all units to metric standard units at once > push to change all units to imperial standard > push to change all units to US standard > Push to enter the terminal display >...

  • Page 148: Basic Display

    Tellus Basic display Choice twine Chosen binding Choice net Number of net Chosen bale program wrap used counter Number of bales made Set bale Number of net diameter wraps Lock Actual time The basic display always shows the following information: •...
  • Page 149 Tellus From the basic display, the following displays can be entered: • Operating display • Settings display • Bale chamber + mixed chamber settings display • Bale counter display > Push to put the system into operation mode The operation display shows. >...

  • Page 150: Tractor Information Display

    Tellus Tractor informa- tion display Driving speed Total surface Area capacity Wheelslip percentage The tractor information display shows: • driving speed of the tractor • total surface • area capacity • wheelslip percentage > Push to enter the tractor information display >...

  • Page 151: Field Counters

    Tellus Field counters Field counters can be used to store work statistics, e.g. per field or per customer. Active field counter A field counter shows: • start date and time • stop date and time • effective time worked • ineffective time not worked •...

  • Page 152: Operating Display

    Tellus Operating display Maximum bale diameter Automatic or Pre-set bale manual mode diameter Arrow tips 90% of pre-set bale diameter Bale growth bar The operating display monitors the baling process. The following information is shown: • arrow tips; display the difference between left and right side diam- eter.
  • Page 153 Tellus Settings The following settings / functions can be done from the operating dis- play: • choice net or twine binding • clearing used net metres indication • choice automatic or manual mode • choice pick-up or knives (in combination with the concerned tractor hydraulic valve) •...

  • Page 154: Manual Or Automatic Mode

    Tellus Manual or auto- The system starts in automatic mode. Automatic mode is standard setting. Manual mode can be used: matic mode • to complete a field • during twine or net installation • to create a user-defined twine pattern The complete baling cycle is automatic except the wrapping.

  • Page 155: Bale Diameter And Mixed Chamber Settings

    Tellus Bale diameter and > Push to enter the display bale diameter and mixed chamber set- tings mixed chamber set- tings A proportional pressure valve enables adjustment of both the outside and the core pressure. Outer bale diameter The maximum outer bale diameter depends on the machine type; 160 or 185 cm.

  • Page 156: Twine Tie Settings

    Tellus Twine tie settings > Push, the display twine tie settings appears Twine tie programs Adjustable are: • Distance from lateral wraps to the side of the bale in cm • Number of wraps near the bale sides (starting wraps) •...

  • Page 157: Net Wrap Settings

    Tellus Net wrap settings Changing the number of wraps > Push to select the set net wraps Number of net wraps > Push to set the number of net wraps > Push to confirm...

  • Page 158: Driving

    Tellus Driving > Adapt the driving direction when the third arrow tip shows As soon as the fourth arrow tip shows, the buzzer sounds. > Immediately change the driving direction The arrow tips are replaced by a single complete arrow if the bale shape indication •...
  • Page 159 Tellus Twine tie process If twine tying commences this display shows. > Stop immediately when this display appears The twine tubes now move to their starting position. As soon as the twine tubes have reached their lateral position this graphic appears. The intermediate wraps are being made.
  • Page 160 Tellus The final wraps are being made. When twine tie has been finished display shows. Now the tailgate can be opened. > Open tailgate, using the hydraulic valve control lever in the tractor The bale is cleared out of the bale chamber.
  • Page 161 Tellus > Close the tailgate The working display re-appears.
  • Page 162 Tellus Net wrap process Upon reaching the desired bale diameter (100%) the buzzer sounds. > Stop immediately During net wrap cycle the actual number of net wraps is indicated in the center of the display. The total used net quantity since clearing the counter is shown at the right side of the display.

  • Page 163: Bale Counters

    Tellus Bale counters The active bale counter is shown in the operating display. Actual bale counter > Push to enter the entire bale counters Bale counters 40 bale counters are available. The display bale counters consists of different types of counters: •...
  • Page 164 Tellus > Push to reset all counters to zero > Push to activate a certain bale counter The number is shown in the working display. > Push to go to the next bale counter > Push to return to the previous bale counter >...
  • Page 165 Tellus Total machine bale The total machine bale counter display shows the general total num- ber of bales made with the machine, split up into: counter • bales wrapped with twine, inclusive Opticut Total bale Machine bale • bales wrapped with net, inclusive Opticut counter counter •...

  • Page 166: Work Functions

    Tellus Work functions Bale diameter set- tings > Push to select a value to be changed Bale diameter > Push to set the desired value > Push to confirm...

  • Page 167: User Functions

    Tellus User functions The following user functions can be set: • bale shape indication sensitivity • twine end distance • net wrap delay • bale diameter correction > Push to enter the user functions > Push to go to the dealer menu display Bale shape indication The bale shape indication indicates the difference between the left and right side bale diameter.
  • Page 168 Tellus Twine end distance The twine end distance indicates set-off between the final twine end wraps. Twine end distance Standard setting is 0.7 cm. A higher value means a larger distance be- tween the final wraps. The value in the display indicates the distance in cm between the final twine end wraps.
  • Page 169 Tellus Bale diameter cor- In case the real bale diameter differs from the pre-set bale diameter, the bale diameter has to be corrected. rection The bale diameter can be adjusted between +10 and -10 cm. Bale diameter correction > Push to select a value to be changed >...

  • Page 170: Diagnostics

    Tellus Diagnostics The information in the diagnostics displays is important when contact- ing your dealer or service manager. > Push to enter the user functions Software version > Push to enter the display software version of the machine Software version This information is important when contacting your dealer or service manager.

  • Page 171: Extended User Functions

    Tellus Extended user Extended user functions are functions meant for reading and adjust- ment especially by an authorized service technician. functions > Push to enter the basic display...

  • Page 172: Dealer Menu

    Tellus Dealer menu > Push to go to the settings display > Push to enter PIN > Push to select the PIN code; enter 5 > Push to confirm Dealer menu 1 The following functions can be set: • bale shape sensor calibration •...
  • Page 173 Tellus Machine type / colour The following machine types can be set: • RK-160 Machine colour Machine type • RL-185 RK and RL indicate the type, 160 and 185 the maximum bale diameter in cm. The machine colour can be set to red or green. >...
  • Page 174 Tellus Tailgate lock sensor In case one tailgate lock sensor is faulty, this sensor can be switched off. switch off Tailgate lock sensor switch off > Push to select a value to be changed > Push to select L, R or to leave the field blank >...
  • Page 175 Tellus Valve type Only possible when mixed chamber control is switched on. → Mixed chamber control [+], page 174 Valve type > Read out the value on the valve > Push to go to the valve type > Push to enter the read-out value >...
  • Page 176 Tellus Twine tubes calibra- The twine tubes in rest position must have a certain distance to the frame of the twine binding device. Default distance is 34 mm. tion Calibration value > Push > Push The mechanism fully retracts. > Push to put the system in safe mode The twine tubes are in rest position.

  • Page 177: Service Menu

    Tellus Service menu The functions in the service menu are functions meant for reading and adjustment especially by an authorized service technician. > Push to go to the service menu > Push to return to the basic display → Basic display, page 108 >...

  • Page 178: Cleaning And Caring

    Cleaning and caring Cleaning and caring Safety For all cleaning and caring activities applies: Do not penetrate bearings and hydraulic parts Be careful when cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner. Bearings, sealings and bolted joints are not waterproof. To avoid machine dam- ages never penetrate bearings, sealings and bolted joints with water.

  • Page 179: Storing The Machine

    Storing the machine Storing the machine Safety Obey the safety instructions Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety information can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Machine is no toy Store the machine in an area away from human activity. Never allow children to play on or around the stored machine.

  • Page 180: Unhitching And Securing Of The Machine

    Storing the machine Unhitching and se- > Place the machine on a dry and stable ground curing of the ma- > Secure the tractor from rolling away > Tighten the machine parking brake (if applicable) chine > Put the wheel chocks [+] in place >...

  • Page 181: After The Season

    Storing the machine After the season After the season and at longer storage periods, the following work must be performed: • Release the pick-up springs • Lower the pick-up • Remove all twine and net • Thoroughly clean the machine →...

  • Page 182: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Safety For all maintenance work applies: Take care of the safety information Definitely take care of the safety information during all work. In case of negligence of the safety information serious or deadly accidents can occur. Conditions for maintenance work Only carry out maintenance work if you do dispose of the necessary professional knowledge and of the suitable tools.
  • Page 183 Maintenance Protection measures Additives in oil and lubricants can have, under circumstances, harmful effects to health. Because an indication according to the danger order in contact with oil or is not necessary, therefore in principle please pay attention to: lubricants Avoid skin contact Avoid skin contact with these oil and lubricants.

  • Page 184: General

    Maintenance General This information is related to all maintenance work. At all maintenance work the machine must be secured in working position. In case the transport position is necessary for maintenance, you will find suitable tips to the maintenance work. Information of direc- Information of directions (left, right, front, rear, above, below) are to be seen in the direction of travel.

  • Page 185: Attaching Elements

    Maintenance Maintenance inter- Before doing any maintenance, the following must be obtained: • vals Empty the bale chamber before doing any repair work • Clean the machine before doing any repair work • Electronic control system must be switched off •...
  • Page 186 Maintenance Tension arm • • • • Alignment of the tension arm • • Hinge nuts tension arm • • • Spring tension of the tension arm • • Lubrication tension arm Gearbox • • • Checking the oil level •...
  • Page 187 Maintenance • • • • Tightness of wheel nuts • • • Tyre pressure • • • Wheels • • • Bleeding hydraulic braking circuit Adjustment brake shoes (hydraulic/pneumatic • • • brake) Drawbar • • Hitch ring • • Support jack Sensors •...
  • Page 188 Maintenance Attaching ele- ments Screwing bolts All bolts and nuts must be screwed tighter: • tighter after the first 5 working hours, • depending on the usage frequency of the machine, • at least once per season Special torques Take care of the special torques for the following screwed joints: •...
  • Page 189 Maintenance Tightening torques All screwed joints on this machine must be torqued in accordance with the values given in this table below unless indicated otherwise. On this machine, 8.8 is both standard and minimum quality used. If not indicated anyhow use this quality for determination of torque (in most cases the quality can be found on the head of the respective bolt).

  • Page 190: Pto Drive Shaft

    Maintenance Pto drive shaft The length of the pto drive shaft has to be adapted. This depends on the distance between tractor and machine. Protection tube Profiled tube Protection tube Profiled tube Checking length of Correct length To long a pto drive shaft may seriously damage drive bearings of both the pto drive shaft tractor and machine.

  • Page 191: Lubrication

    Maintenance Lubrication All grease nipples must be greased after every cleaning with a high- pressure cleaner. Pto drive shaft An own operation manual of the manufacturer has been added to ev- ery pto drive shaft. This contains detailed information to the relevant pto drive shaft model.
  • Page 192 Maintenance General Lubrication marks Grease / oil Specification Class NLGI2, K2k in accordance with DIN51825 Grease Multipurpose Drive - lubrication The machine is powered by the tractor through pto and pto drive shaft. Grease the tubes of the pto drive shaft •...
  • Page 193 Maintenance Pick-up/rotor Pick-up overload clutch Raise the pick-up in the maximum position. OC + R > Grease the grease nipple Grease nipple Pick-up overload clutch Raise the pick-up in the maximum position. > Grease the grease nipple Grease nipple Rotor cutting unit >...
  • Page 194 Maintenance Pick-up drive chains lu- > Untension the chain tensioner brication > Oil the chain > Retension the chain tensioner → Pick-up drive chains tension - OC + Rotor, page 194 Pick-up drive chains ten- The automatic chain tensioner of the pick-up drive is at the left side of sion - OC + Rotor the machine.
  • Page 195 Maintenance Chain lubrication sys- When the automatic chain lubrication system is installed the chains are lubricated automatically. tem [+] If not installed, the chains of the bale chamber must be lubricated with a chain lubricant once a day or after 200 bales, whatever occurs first. The chain lubrication system can be adjusted in two ways: •...
  • Page 196 Maintenance General adjustment The general setting is done by inserting the pin in a hole of the pattern. Plate Oil pump > Move up the plate > Remove the pin > Move and place the pin • to 1: switch on the oil pump •...
  • Page 197 Maintenance Opticut maintenance Never try to push crop into or pull crop out of a running machine. Se- vere personal injuries can occur. Wear safety gloves Knives are very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when handling knives. Not wearing safety gloves can cause serious injuries. If the cutting system blocks >...
  • Page 198 Maintenance Bale chamber Hydraulic system A hydraulic system is under high pressure. Never attempt to find or even to stop a hydraulic leakage with your hands. High pressure fluid easily penetrates skin and clothes, causing severe injuries: visit a doc- tor immediately when injured.
  • Page 199 Maintenance Tailgate locking pin > Oil tailgate locking pins at both sides every 10 working hours Tailgate locking Tailgate lock hinge > Oil the tailgate lock hinge at both sides of the machine every 10 working hours Tailgate lock hinge Tailgate hinge >...
  • Page 200 Maintenance Attachment tailgate cyl- > Oil the attachment of the tailgate cylinder at both sides of the ma- inder chine every 10 working hours Attachment tailgate cylinder Bottom end of tensioning > Oil the bottom end of tensioning cylinders at both sides of the ma- cylinders chine every 10 working hours Bottom end tensioning...
  • Page 201 Maintenance Lubrication of the extra > Grease the grease nipple at both sides of the machine every 10 drive roller [+] working hours Grease nipple Scraper adjustment When dry crop is baled, all scrapers shall be set to a distance of 2 mm. This in order to avoid fire.
  • Page 202 Maintenance Bale chamber drive Two drive chains on the right side of the machine are tensioned by spring loaded tensioners. chains > Check the spring length every 1,000 bales Standard version The length D of the spring must be 265 mm + 10 mm. >...

  • Page 203: Tension Arm

    Maintenance Tension arm The tension arm: • builds up the starting chamber • determines the belt tension The set-up ensures the most effective build up of the bale pressure with help of the hydraulic tension cylinder and a spring. Tension arm Alignment of the tension The tension arm can be aligned by adjusting the tension arm hinge at the right side of the machine.

  • Page 204: Spring Tension Of The Tension Arm

    Maintenance Spring tension of the ten- The spring tension of the tension arm can be adjusted using bolt. sion arm Distance S must be 5 mm. The tension arm must be in the bottom position. > Turn bolt until distance S is 5 mm Bolt Lubrication tension arm >...

  • Page 205: Gearbox

    Maintenance Gearbox The machine contains one gearbox. This gearbox is filled with oil. The oil level must be checked • after the first 50 working hours • once a year • in case of excessive oil loss The oil must be changed •...

  • Page 206: Mechanical Netbinder Settings

    Maintenance Mechanical net- binder settings Net roll pre-stress ad- justment > Remove the net roll Nuts Spring Tube Upper > Lower the tube completely, using the upper tube tube > Loosen the nuts > Set the plate for more or less spring tension on the pre-stressor >...

  • Page 207: Clamping Force Stretch Rollers

    Maintenance Clamping force The clamping force of the stretch rollers can be adjusted by the spring tension. Distance D between the end of the eye bolt and the plate stretch rollers must be 30 mm. Eye bolt > Tighten or loosen the nuts to adjust distance D to 30 mm Nuts Spring...

  • Page 208: Top Of The Actuator

    Maintenance Top of the actuator > Oil the top of the actuator every 10 working hours Top of the actuator Bottom of the actua- > Oil the bottom of the actuator every 10 working hours Bottom of the actuator Knife protection >...

  • Page 209: Knife Catch

    Maintenance Knife catch > Oil the knife catch turning point every 10 working hours Turning point Knife catch Knife assembly > Oil the knife assembly turning point every 10 working hours Turning point Knife assembly Duckbill braking > Oil the turning point of the duckbill braking catch every 10 working hours catch Duckbill braking catch...

  • Page 210: Pressure Rod

    Maintenance Pressure rod > Oil the hinge point of the pressure rod between the duckbill and the Hinge point knife every 10 working hours Pressure rod...

  • Page 211: Mechanical Twine Tie Settings

    Maintenance Mechanical twine tie settings Knife arm Wear safety gloves The twine knife is very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when han- dling the twine knife. Not wearing safety gloves can cause serious in- juries. Knife arm At the end of the twine tie cycle the knife arm moves to both twine threads cutting them almost simultaneously.

  • Page 212: Twine Knife Arm

    Maintenance Twine knife arm The twine knife arm can be synchronized. When the twine tubes are in the rest position, the plate must be against the frame. If not, this can Lever Bolt be adjusted by placing the lever into another hole. >...

  • Page 213: Twine Tubes Position

    Maintenance Twine tubes position The position of the twine tubes with respect to the bale chamber roller is important. The distance between belts and bale chamber roller is small. A correct adjustment prevents the twine tubes from touching the belts or the bale chamber roller. Focus >...

  • Page 214: Rubber Stripper

    Maintenance Tellus > Push Twine tube Belts > Push to put the system into operation mode > Push to choose twine tie > Push to extend the twine tubes > Push to intend the twine tubes Bolts Bale chamber roller >...

  • Page 215: Steel Cable Tension

    Maintenance Steel cable tension The steel cable shall be tensioned in the right way. Nylon guide Steel cable > Check the cable: • firstly after 1,000 bales • after every 5,000 bales Proceed as follows: > Use a steelyard to apply a force of 55 N The steel cable must have a play P of 1 cm at the nylon guide.

  • Page 216: Belts And Belt Alignment

    Maintenance Belts and belt The belts are driven by a rubber roller in the front section of the ma- chine. alignment This roller is shaped slightly convex in every belt track thus assisting the belt alignment. Adjustment of the It is important the belts run aligned and do not wear through rubbing along the belt guides.

  • Page 217: Endless Belts (Depending On Machine Version)

    Maintenance Endless belts (de- Belts without lacings provide an exceptional long life span in heavy conditions. When exchanging these belts, some rollers must be re- pending on machine moved version) → ask your dealer Install endless belts in such a way that the side with the most profile Direction of rotation will be at the bale.

  • Page 218: Belt Exchange

    Maintenance Belt exchange > Open the tailgate fully > Fit the stop pins into the lateral wall on both sides of the bale cham- ber. Stop pin > Lower the tailgate pressureless The tension arm will rest on the stop bolt and slacken the belts. >...
  • Page 219 Maintenance > Fully open the lacing tool Lacing tool > Position the lacing tool into a vice: the holes pointing to you Vice > Position a lacing strip into the lacing tool Lacing tool Lacing strip Every hole shall contain two rivets. Rivets...
  • Page 220 Maintenance > Close the vice just to allow the belt fit between the lacings Lacings > Slide the belt end between the lacings Belt > Pay attention to the correct position of the belt Lacings > Force the belt down onto the stop Vice Belt >...
  • Page 221 Maintenance > Using a hammer and a punch drive the first and the last and there- Belt after all the other rivets through the belt till the punch hits the stop Hammer Punch drive > Open the vice Belt > Take out the belt Vice >...
  • Page 222 Maintenance > Trim off the leading edge corners of the belt with a size of 0.5 x 2 Edge corners In order to ensure good working > Use a small but not too hard steel brush to clean the special tool thoroughly after every lacing removing all dust and crumbled ma- terial...

  • Page 223: Wheels/Axle

    Maintenance Wheels/axle Correct repairwork only Repairwork on wheels and tyres must only be carried out • by professionals • with the correct fitting equipment Mounting wheels and tyres requires sufficient knowledge and avail- ability of prescribed tools and equipment being in perfect condition. Serious personal injuries or machine damages can occur.

  • Page 224: Tyre Pressure

    Maintenance Tyre pressure Gauge wheels Tyre pressure pick-up gauge wheels Tyre size Pressure 15 x 6.00 - 6 1.75 bar > Check the tyre pressure regularly: ensure the prescribed value Wheels Tyre pressure in accordance with speed Speed/pressure Tyre size 25 km/h 11.5/80-15 3 bar...

  • Page 225: Bleeding Hydraulic Braking Circuit

    Maintenance Brakes Hydraulic brakes Hydraulic oil under high pressure Hydraulic oil is under high pressure. Outcoming oil can cause severe injuries. Bleeding hydraulic braking The brake circuit is a hydraulic single acting system connected to the circuit tractor by a hose with a quick coupler. >...

  • Page 226: Drawbar

    Maintenance Drawbar Hitch ring The hitch ring in the hitch eye is fitted with a wearing sleeve. It must be changed as soon as wear appears. > Grease underside of the hitch ring every 500 bales Support jack Grease the nipple of the support jack from time to time. >...

  • Page 227: Sensors

    Maintenance Sensors There are different types of sensors used in this machine: • Rotational sensor (like bale diameter sensor) • Proximity sensors (like tailgate lock sensor) Rotational sensors Bale growth sensor The bale growth sensor must send correct information to the electron- ic system.

  • Page 228: Maximum Bale Diameter Sensor

    Maintenance Proximity sensors The proximity sensors trace metal objects. Therefore they must be set according to a certain distance, depending per sensor. All proximity sensors must have a distance A of 3 - 5 mm. Proceed as follows: > Loosen the two bolts >...

  • Page 229: Tailgate Lock Sensor

    Maintenance Tailgate lock sensor The tailgate lock sensor detects whether the tailgate is locked or not. Situated at the both sides of the tailgate. Tailgate lock sensor Actuator brake position Check, clean and adjust the actuator brake position sensor every sensor 3,000 bales.

  • Page 230: Diagrams And Schemes

    Maintenance Diagrams and schemes Hydraulic diagram Tractor connections Filter Flow change-over valve Throttle Manometer Non-return valve Pressure valve Nonreturn valve Nonreturn valve Throttle non- return valve Tension cylinder Tension cylinder Tailgate cylinder Tailgate safety valve Tailgate cylinder The hydraulic control unit at the front of the baler directs the hydraulic pressure through lines to activate functions.

  • Page 231: Pneumatic Brake [+]

    Maintenance Pneumatic brake [+] Hose filter Quick couplers Hose filter Brake valve Air tank Drain valve Brake cylinders Brake cylinders Check valve Hydraulic brake [+] Cylinders Quick coupler...

  • Page 232: Overview - Bale Chamber Hydraulic System

    Maintenance Overview - bale chamber hydraulic system Tailgate cylinder Tension cylinder Tailgate cylinder Manometer Quick couplers Pressure valve Tailgate safety Hydraulic control Tension cylinder valve unit A through G: connection codes on hydraulic control unit.

  • Page 233: Drive Schematic - Bale Chamber Drive

    Maintenance Drive schematic - bale chamber drive Drive roller Main drive chain Bale chamber rollers chain Pto drive shaft Gearbox...

  • Page 234: Overview Rollers And Scrapers

    Maintenance Overview rollers and scrapers Guide roller Special Starting chamber guide roller roller Guide roller Rubber drive roller Tension roller Chopping roller Guide roller Extra heavy guide roller / extra drive roller [+] Guide roller Bale chamber profile roller Starter roller Extra heavy Lower spiral guide roller...

  • Page 235: Extra Net Roll Storage

    Optional equipment Optional equipment General Where parts are to be changed, only use genuine original spare parts. When ordering, quote the machine identification numbers. Trained people only must carry out the use, maintenance and repair of the ma- chine. Consult your dealer for any additional advice. In addition, the warranty will be automatically annulled if the machine has been equipped with accessories or spare parts not authorised by the manufacturer.

  • Page 236: Wheels With Extra Wide Tyres

    Optional equipment 2 wheels with ex- tra wide tyres Automatic chain The chains on the machine can be lubricated automatically. lubrication system Belt repair tool Belt repair tool Belt repair set (5 belts) 14 dummy-knives, set (OC only) Dummy knive...

  • Page 237: Knives (Oc Only)

    Optional equipment 14 knives (OC only) Extra hardened knives (OC only) Extra hardened knife Guiding “Tear- drop“ plate In-cab “mixed Mixed chamber control gives the possibility to control the hydraulic pressure of the belt tensioning system from the tractor cab. chamber”...

  • Page 238: Super Silage Set

    Optional equipment Super silage set Net binder Flax kit Hitch clevis The hitch can only be mounted on machines without hydraulic or pneumatic brakes. Hitch clevis Bale ramp Bale ramp...

  • Page 239: Troubleshooting Table Electronics

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubles can mostly be easily and quickly be remedied. Before you make an appeal to the service department, please check with help of table electronics the table, if you can remedy the trouble by yourself. • Most malfunctions are caused by incorrect connections •...

  • Page 240: Error Messages - Focus

    Troubleshooting Error messages - The buzzer warns when an error occurs. Every error indication ap- pears separately on the control box display in order of priority. Focus If an error occurs: > Stop baling immediately > Remedy the error before continuing work Igno ring the fault message and continuing work may cause consid- erable material and financial damage! Net not running...
  • Page 241 Troubleshooting Twine not running [+] This message appears when the twine is not running although it should do so. > Check twine guiding > Correct twine guiding if necessary > Pay attention to the correct position of the twine tubes >...
  • Page 242 Troubleshooting Left tailgate lock This message appears when the left tailgate lock is not properly closed. > Check for mechanical obstructions and remove if occurring > Check if the hydraulic pressure is below 60 bar > IAdjust the hydraulic pressure by turning the knob >...
  • Page 243 Troubleshooting Right tailgate lock This message appears when the right tailgate lock is not properly closed. > Check for mechanical obstructions and remove if occurring > Check if the hydraulic pressure is below 60 bar > Adjust the hydraulic pressure by turning the knob >...
  • Page 244 Troubleshooting Battery tension too This message appears when during baling the battery tension drops below 10.5 V (= default value). > Switch off the electronic control system > Check the power supply > Start the tractor Switch off some tractor lights. Oversize warning This message appears when the maximum bale diameter oversize sensor has been activated.
  • Page 245 Troubleshooting System default This message appears when the system has been restored to its de- fault settings. Calibration of the following sensors is required: • bale growth sensor → Bale growth sensor calibration, page 133 • bale shape sensor → Bale shape sensor calibration, page 132 Non-confirmable er- Strong electromagnetic radiation / fields may generate electronic er- rors.

  • Page 246: Error Messages - Tellus

    Troubleshooting Error messages - The buzzer warns when an error occurs. Every error indication ap- pears separately on the control box display in order of priority. Tellus If an error occurs: > Stop baling immediately > Remedy the error before continuing work Ignoring the fault message and continuing work may cause consider- able material and financial damage! Net not running...
  • Page 247 Troubleshooting Twine not running [+] This message appears when the twine is not running although it should do so. > Check twine guiding > Correct twine guiding if necessary > Pay attention to the correct position of the twine tubes >...
  • Page 248 Troubleshooting Left tailgate lock This message appears when the left tailgate lock is not properly closed. > Check for mechanical obstructions and remove if occurring > Check if the hydraulic pressure is below 60 bar > Adjust the hydraulic pressure by turning the knob >...
  • Page 249 Troubleshooting Right tailgate lock This message appears when the right tailgate lock is not properly closed. > Check for mechanical obstructions and remove if occurring > Check if the hydraulic pressure is below 60 bar > Adjust the hydraulic pressure by turning the knob >...
  • Page 250 Troubleshooting Battery tension too This message appears when during baling the battery tension drops below 10.5 V (= default value). > Switch off the electronic control system > Check if all tractor lights are switched off > Start the tractor Oversize warning This message appears when the maximum bale diameter oversize sensor has been activated.
  • Page 251 Troubleshooting System default This message appears when the system has been restored to its de- fault settings. Calibration of the following sensors is required: • bale growth sensor → Bale growth sensor calibration, page 173 • bale shape sensor → Bale shape sensor calibration, page 172 Non-confirmable er- Strong electromagnetic radiation / fields may generate electronic er- rors.

  • Page 252: Security Systems

    Troubleshooting Security systems Before approaching the machine • switch off the electronic control system • switch off the pto • stop the tractor engine; remove the ignition key Do not start up the machine again until the cause of the problem has been identified and the problem resolved.
  • Page 253 Troubleshooting Overload safety The complete intake unit [OC/R/WPU/XL-R/FC] is protected through a cam-type slip clutch in the pto drive shaft. In case of an overload this clutch slips anouncing this by an audible rattering. Blockage and reversing > Switch off the pto >...
  • Page 254 Troubleshooting Reversing the OC drive - The lever is situated on the left side in the drawbar. OC/R/XL-R/FC > Move the lever to disengage the coupling claw Wrench Lever > Place the wrench onto the hexagonal shaft > Rotate the hexagonal shaft ccw using the wrench >...
  • Page 255 Troubleshooting Crop flow Problem Cause Solution Page Breakage of pick-up tines Pick-up setting too low > Adjust the pick-up height Suspension incorrectly adjusted > Adjust the pick-up suspen- sion Missing tine guards > Replace the tine guards Noisy pick-up Cam roller broken or missing >...
  • Page 256 Troubleshooting Opticut + rotor Problem Cause Solution Page Blockage in front of the rotor Too high a driving speed > Decrease the driving speed Low rpm > Increase the pto speed Machine is set too low > Level the machine Irregular crop flow >...
  • Page 257 Troubleshooting Pick-up Problem Cause Solution Page Windrow is not picked up Pick-up is up or is set too high > Lower the pick-up or > set the pick-up wheels or chains Overload safety activated > Remove the blockage • Drive chain is broken >...
  • Page 258 Troubleshooting Net wrap Problem Cause Solution Page The actuator spindle moves too Too low a battery tension (volt- > Check the battery slow age) Poor electrical connections > Check the electrical connec- tions Hinges of too difficult motion > Clear to free motion >...
  • Page 259 Troubleshooting Bale chamber hy- draulic system Problem Cause Solution Page Tailgate opens during baling Tailgate not locked > Apply the hydraulic tractor valve longer when closing Tailgate cylinder leaking > Renew the cylinder seal(s) Tension cylinders leaking > Renew the cylinder seal(s) Pressure <...
  • Page 260 Troubleshooting Tailgate Problem Cause Solution Page Tailgate opens during baling Tailgate not correctly closed and > Inspect the tailgate locks locked > Check the electronic system if the tailgate is really closed and locked > Renew cylinder seals > Thoroughly clean closing sills of tailgate Tailgate does not lock when Tailgate locks dirty...
  • Page 261 Disposal of the machine When the real life of the machine has finished, its separate parts must Disposal of the machine be properly disposed. Please observe the local current and valid waste disposal regulations. Metal parts All metal parts have to be delivered to a metal recycling company. The hydraulic oil must be disposed at a used-oil recycling company.
  • Page 262 EC Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity In accordance with EU Directive, 98/37/EC Type plate Kverneland Group Geldrop BV Nuenenseweg 165 5667 KP Geldrop The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the product RV 2160 / RV 2190 and accessories to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC.
  • Page 263 Index Index Attachment of the machine Technical specifications Trouble shooting Security systems Technical alarms Bale length setting Use at the field Cleaning, caring and storing the machine Bale length setting Winter storage Dis / engaging knives Driving End of baling Pre-chamber density setting Dis / engaging knives Prior to baling...

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