A. Ignition key B. Diagnostic port C. 12 volts DC socket D. Cigarette lighter CommandGrip Handle The New Holland FR Forager Cruiser is fitted with the CommandGrip handle which is the main interface in controlling the FR Forage Cruiser.
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In Cab Controls CommandGrip Handle SHIFT BUTTON: Same function as the shift button located on the floor. Button is used for the second function on certain controls. DRIVE UNLOCK BUTTON: To set the forage harvester in motion from standstill. Press the button and move the lever forward or backward...
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In Cab Controls CommandGrip Handle QUICK STOP: Quick disengagement of the FEEDROLL AND HEADER feedrolls and attachment DRIVE: Engagement and disengagement of the feedrolls and header drive. Press upper part twice • to engage Press lower part to • disengage Press and hold the •...
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In Cab Controls CommandGrip Handle THIRD SPOUT SET POINT: Used for moving to the SPOUT SET POINT SWITCH: • spout to the rear Manually move the spout into the position for rear filling. desired position followed by Move the spout pressing and holding either button manually then press for 2 sec.
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In Cab Controls Cutterhead engagement To engage the cutterhead • providing that the machine is in field mode. Push down on the yellow button • and pull up the black collar. To disengage, simply press down • on the yellow button After stopping the cutterhead the •...
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In Cab Controls Right Hand Module Spout raise and lower switch Speed adjustment switch Tine reel speed adjustment (Grass pickup) • Speed adjustment of the vertical feed rotors (Willow header) • In combination with the shift button, speed adjustment of the 5 •...
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In Cab Controls Right Hand Module Crop processor opening Front hydraulics Folding or unfolding of maize headers • Raise and lower the cover on the direct cut header • Raise and lower the roller windguard and auger on the grass pickup •...
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In Cab Controls Right Hand Module ADDITIVE ACTIVATION: Activation ROAD MODE ACTIVATION: of the additive application system. Activation of road/field mode. Flow rate to be adjusted through Road mode: engine speed is the monitor controlled automatically and certain functions are restricted AUTO GUIDANCE: Field mode: used when Activation of the...
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In Cab Controls Right Hand Module Spout deflector offset % of default value • IntelliFill Enable/ Disable Trailer fill degree ↑ % Value (Higher) • ↓ % Value (Lower) • Trailer memory Use in the case of multiple design of trailer •...
Engine Control PowerCruise This feature allows the operator to operate the machine in an efficient mannor. In road mode: The engine is operated at the lowest possible speed whilst maintaining tractive effort. Engine rpm ranges between 1200-1800rpm. In field mode (Full load crop conditions): Automatically adjusts the engine and ground speed in order to maintain maximum capacity In field mode (Partial load crop conditions):...
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Engine Control ECO mode The FR Forage Cruiser has a function called ECO mode. The purpose of this system is to reduce fuel consumption in the circumstance that the full engine power is not required. ECO mode adjusts the engine RPM based on engine load.
Add/Change Run Screen Information Select “Back - Toolbox - Layout” Select the “Current Layout” field Select or create new “Current Layout” To create “New” layout, write name and press “Enter” Note: It is not possible to change the screen layout when the current layout is set to “Default”...
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Add/Change Run Screen Info Select desired “Run Screen” which you want to change Select “Number of Windows” for to selected “Run Screen” • First digit: amount of columns • Second digit: amount of rows Select field which has to be changed Select input data...
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Change Display Mode Select “Back - Toolbox – Operator” Select “Display Mode” • Icon/Icon • Mixed/Icon • Mixed/Text • Text/Text • “Display Mode” can be changed by any “Operator”...
Header Configuration Select “Back - Toolbox - Header” Check and if required set the correct parameters for the current header Header cutting type: 1. In case of using a pick-up choose: Plattform 2. In case of using a maize header choose: Row Note: If a header is connected the forage harvester detects...
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Header Configuration Select “Back - Toolbox - Header” Set the correct parameters for the current header 1. “Header width”: Header width/total rows “Autofloat” installed: For headers with mobile skids/sensors “Header auto lift”: The header will raise when driving backwards “Header lateral tilt”...
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Header Calibration Select “Back - Calibrations” Select “Calibration” Select “Header Calibration” • Follow the instructions on the monitor...
Moisture Calibration Select “Back-Toolbox-Yield” Select the type of calibration (e.g. Yield + Moisture) Select “Moisture Sensor” Select the correct moisture sensor, “NIR Sensor” or “NH Sensor”...
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Moisture Calibration Confirm that a new operator has been set in the “OPER” tab in the toolbox before proceeding Select “Back” Select “Calibrations-Moisture” Select “Advance” Select and enter the data as used to create the calibration task: Crop Type Grower Farm Field Task...
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Moisture Calibration After harvesting the 5 trailers take a sample from the load and measure the moisture Note: The new value is limited between -5% and +8% of the replaced value Select “Actual” and enter the measured moisture Select “Cal task” 10.
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Yield Calibration Select “Back” Select “Calibrations-Yield” Select “Advance” Select and enter the data as used to create the calibration task: - Crop Type - Grower - Farm - Field - Task...
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Yield Calibration Select the “Actual” field and enter the measured yield value Note: The new value is limited between -5% and +8% of the replaced value Select “Cal task” Choose “Yes” to use this task for calibration Select “OK” to complete calibration...
Length of Cut (LOC) Cutting length (mm) Numbers of 2 x 20 2 x 16 2 x 12 2 x 10 2 x 8 2 x 6 2 x 4 knives LOC - Low 2-5,5 3 - 6 4 – 9 4-11 6 - 13 8 - 18...
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Header synchronisation Grass Pickup and RI Header...
CommandGrip™ Shuttle Configuration Select “Back - Toolbox - Traction” Select “Shuttle mode” – This setting enables the driver to choose whether the machine only stops, or reverses immediately when pulling the multifunction handle backwards while pushing the unlock button, or vice versa Never: machine always stops When chopping: machine reverses immediately (while pushing unlock) when cutterhead is engaged...
Cutterhead Knife Sharpening Select “Back – AOM” Set engine at low idle speed Engage the cutter head To reverse sharpen (Push reverse sharpen button before engaging the cutterhead) A pop-up window will allow you to set the time of sharpening Engine goes automatically to 1400rpm...
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Automatic Shearbar Adjustment Select “Back - AOM” Select “Auto shearbar adj.” Set header on the ground , engage the cutterhead and set engine on low idle Note: Shearbar adjustment can be done with the cutterhead turning in reverse (if installed) Select “Continue”...
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This guide is not a replacement for the Operators Manual. If at any time additional assistance is required you are advised to consult the Operators Manual or you authorised New Holland Dealer September 2018...
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