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Original operating manual 150 000 126 02 EN Round Baler COMPRIMAF F 125 / COMPRIMAF F 125 XC COMPRIMAF F 155 / COMPRIMAF F 1551 XC COMPRIMAF V 150 / COMPRIMAF V 1501 XC COMPRIMAF V 180 / COMPRIMAF V 1801 XC...
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(Managing Director, Design and Development) Year of manufacture: Machine No.: Dear Customer: You have now received operating instructions for the KRONE product which you have purchased. These operating instructions contain important information for the proper use and safe operation of the machine.
Contents Contents General Aspects .................. I -1 Intended Use ......................I -1 Technical Data ......................I -1 1.2.1 General Aspects ...................... I -1 1.2.2 Manufacturer’s Address ................... I -1 1.2.3 Declaration ......................I -1 1.2.4 Identification ......................I -1 1.2.5 Data Required for Questions and Orders ..............
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Contents 3.2.3 PTO Shaft ......................III -3 3.2.4 Electrical Supply ....................III -4 3.2.5 Use Safety Chain ....................III -4 3.2.6 Compressed Air Connections for the Air Brake ............. III -4 3.2.7 Hydraulic brake (Export) ..................III -5 3.2.8 Hydraulic brake (auxiliary brake) ................III -5 3.2.9 Net brake .......................
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Contents Setting of the Bale Firmness Indicator (Medium) ..........V -14 Net Wrapping ......................V -15 5.8.1 Special Safety Instructions ................... V -15 5.8.2 Components ......................V -15 5.8.3 General Aspects ....................V -15 5.8.4 Inserting the Netting Roll ..................V -16 5.8.4.1 Feed the net ......................
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Contents Manual Mode ....................... VIII -5 8.5.1 Basic Screen for Manual Mode ................VIII -5 Automatic Mode ....................VIII -7 Messages ......................VIII -8 Menu Level ......................VIII -9 8.8.1 Bringing up a Menu Level ..................VIII -9 Main Menu 1 "Settings" ..................VIII -10 8.9.1 Menu 1-1 "Contrast"...
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Contents 9.3.6 Setting the brakes with manual linkage setter ............. IX -11 9.3.7 Tandem axle ......................IX -13 9.3.8 Tyres ........................IX -14 9.3.9 Tyre air pressure ....................IX -14 9.3.10 Drawbar ....................... IX -15 9.3.11 Screw connections on front and rear floor conveyors ......... IX -15 9.3.12 Novo Grip belt on floor conveyor .................
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Contents Faults – Causes and Remedy ............XII -1 12.1 General Faults, Causes and Remedy..............XII -1 12.2 Faults, Causes and Remedy in the Central Chain Lubrication Device ....XII -4 12.3 Error Messages for the Comfort Controls ............XII -4 Commissioning .................
M a s c h i n e n f a b r i k B e r n a r d K r o n e G m b H These operating instructions are applicable for the Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10 D-48480 Spelle round balers: COMPRIMA F 125 ;...
General Aspects 1.2.6 Operation in Accordance with Intended Use The Round Pack are designed solely for normal agricultural use (operation in accordance with intended use). Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed not to be in accordance with intended use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from this, the user alone bears the risk for this.
General Aspects 1.2.8 Technical Data - COMPRIMA F 125/ COMPRIMA F 125 XC Type COMPRIMA F 125 COMPRIMA F 1251 XC (without cutting system) (with cutting system) Axle single axle single axle tandem axle Width approx 15.0/55-17 2620 2620 2790 500/50-17 2650 2650...
General Aspects 1.2.9 Technical Data - COMPRIMA F 155/ COMPRIMA F 155 XC Type COMPRIMA F 155 COMPRIMA F 155 XC (without cutting system) (with cutting system) Axle single axle single axle tandem axle Width approx 15.0/55-17 2620 2620 2790 500/50-17 2650 2650...
General Aspects 1.2.10 Technical Data - COMPRIMA V 150 / COMPRIMA V 150 XC Type COMPRIMA V 1501 COMPRIMA V 150 XC (without cutting system) (with cutting system) Axle single axle single axle tandem axle Width approx 15.0/55-17 2610 2610 2790 500/50-17 2660...
General Aspects 1.2.11 Technical Data - COMPRIMA V 180 / COMPRIMA V 180 XC Type COMPRIMA V 180 COMPRIMA V 180 XC (without cutting system) (with cutting system) Axle single axle single axle tandem axle Width approx 15.0/55-17 2610 2610 2790 500/50-17 2660...
Safety Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulati- 2.1 Identifying important Informati- on in the Operating Instructions 2.2.1 Personnel Qualification and Training The safety instructions in these operating instructions Persons who use, service or repair the round baler that in the case of non-compliance can give rise to must be trained in its use and instructed as to the danger for persons are identified with the general risks connected with its operation.
Safety Observe the applicable traffic laws when using public roads (for example, in Germany, the Road Traffic Type Approval Law and Road Traffic Law). 15. Actuating mechanisms (cables, chains, linkages etc.) for remote controlled devices must be 2.2.4 Safety Instructions and Accident positioned in such a way that no movements are unintentionally triggered at any transport or Prevention Regulations...
Safety PTO shaft when it is in use. 2.2.5 Hitched Implements 1. Secure implements against rolling. 12. Always switch off the PTO shaft when the angle is too large or the PTO shaft is not required! 2. Observe the maximum supported load on the trailer coupling, swing drawbar or hitch! 13.
2.2.8 Tyres technical requirements set by the manufacturer of the implements! 1. When working on the tyres, make sure that the This is ensured by using genuine KRONE implement has safely lowered and secured replacement parts! against rolling (wheel chocks).
Safety 2.3 Introduction The KRONE round baler is equipped with all required safety devices (protective equipment). However, it is not possible to eliminate all potential hazards on this machine as this would impair its full functional capability. Corresponding danger notices attached to the machine warn against any dangers.
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Safety Right-hand side of the machine RPN00039_2 Left-hand side of the machine 942 196 -1 RPN00040_2 II - 6...
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Safety While parts are moving, Never reach into the pick-up never reach into areas where area when the tractor engine there is a risk of being is running and the PTO shaft crushed. is connected. Only for Round Pack 1250! Order No.
Safety 2.3.2 Location of General Information Labels on the Machine (COMPRIMA F 125 ; COMPRIMA F155) Right-hand side of the machine RPN00041_2 Left-hand side of the machine 942 196 -1 RPN00042_4 II - 8...
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Safety The information labels indicate special features of the machine which must be observed in order to ensure trouble-free function. Straßenfahrt nur in Stellung (Vollast) am Bremskraftregler zulässig 293 689 -0 942 037-1 942 111-0 (1x) 293 689-0 (1x) 278 415-2 (1x) 942 037-1 (1x) Medium (1x)
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Safety 2.3.3 Location of Safety Stickers on the Machine (COMPRIMA V 150; COMPRIMA V 180) Right-hand side of the machine VPN00002_2 Left-hand side of the machine VPN00003_2 II - 10...
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Safety 939 100-4 540/ MAX. The PTO shaft speed MAX. Before puting the machine may not exceed. The Order No. 939 100-4 (1x) into operation read and hydraulic system observe the operating operating pressure instructions and notes on may not exceed 200 safety.
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Safety The tailgate must only be While parts are moving, operated if the baler is never reach into areas where attached correctly to the there is a risk of being tractor. crushed. Only for Round Pack 1250! 942 360-3 Order No. 942 196-1 (6x) Order No.
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Safety 2.3.4 Location of General Information Labels on the Machine (COMPRIMA V 150; COMPRIMA V 180) Left-hand side of the machine 942 196 -1 Right-hand side of the machine VPN00004_3 II - 14...
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Safety The information labels indicate special features of the machine which must be observed in order to ensure trouble-free function. 3,0 bar (1x) 293 689 -0 942 107-1 1,5 bar 441 071-2 3,0 bar 942 111-0 (1x) 293 689-0 (1x) 441 072-2 3,5 bar 441 074-2 4,5 bar 27 001 619 1...
Before and After Use Before and After Use 3.1 Commissioning Before commissioning the round baler needs to be fully assembled and matched to the towing vehicle (refer to Appendix A "Commissioning"). If a different tractor is used later, the following needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary: •...
Before and After Use 3.2 Hitching Observe the maximum permissible support and hitching loads for the tractor! Hitch and secure the round baler to the tractor hitch in accordance with specifications. Risk of hands and feet being pinched when the jack stand is actuated! Set the jack stand in the transport position: •...
Before and After Use 3.2.2 Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses (COMPRIMA V150; V 180) When connecting the hydraulic hoses, make sure that the tractor and machine hydraulics have been depressurized. Two single-action control units and free return are required on the tractor to operate the machine. Single-action control unit (1) (red1): •...
Before and After Use 3.2.4 Electrical Supply • Connect the lighting equipment connection cable (2) to the 7-pin tractor electrical system plug-in connector. • Position the cable so that it will not come in contact with the wheels. • Install the control console so that it is easily visible to the driver.
Before and After Use 3.2.7 Hydraulic brake (Export) Certain export models are provided with a hydraulic brake. These models require a brake valve on the tractor. The corresponding hydraulic hose (1) is connected to the brake valve on the tractor. The brake is activated by actuating the brake pedal.
Before and After Use 3.2.10 Running-in Period As the bale diameter and/or bale pressure increases, the load on the floor conveyor and drive also increase. The machine is designed for the specified bale diameters and firmness levels. Wrapping bales of excess size or increased bale pressure too frequently will result in increased wear and may result in premature damage to the...
Before and After Use 3.3 Road Driving • Driving on public roads is permitted only if the bale chamber is empty and locked. • If the round baler is not equipped with brakes, the weight of the tractor must be at least equal to the empty weight of the baler.
Before and After Use 3.4 Unhitching • Always park the round baler on firm, level ground. • If the baler must be parked on soft ground, increase the supporting surface of the jack stand. • Before unhitching, place wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent the round baler from rolling.
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Before and After Use • Disconnect the hydraulic hoses (1) and electrical connecting cable. • Store these properly in the corresponding receptacle on the twine box. • Disengage the hitch coupling or pull the pin. • Drive the tractor away slowly. RPN00065 III - 9...
Special Safety Instructions In addition to the general safety instructions, other special safety instructions apply for round baler operation. • The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off engine.
Short, crumbly straw: • Reduce the number of cutting blades or turn off the cutting system or remove the blades and mount the dummy blades. The dummy blades protect the slots and blade holders from dirt. Small, flat swaths: • reduce PTO speed •...
Filling the Bale Chamber To attain a consistent bale density inside a round bale, the bale chamber should be filled evenly. The swath width is an important factor here. The swath width is optimal if the swath has exactly the same width as the bale chamber.
The retrofit kit with spare parts number 200 624 270 may be ordered from KRONE customer service (COMPRIMA F 125, F 155) Distorted and thick round bales are detrimental to proper silage production.
Driving with bale ejector COMPRIMA V 150/V 180 /V150 XC/V 180 XC When driving with bale ejector make sure that the bale ejector (1) rests on the axle again when forage is picked up in front. The bale chamber must be closed in the process. No forage must be picked up in the position the bale ejector has, shown in picture VP700009_2.
The drive has been fitted with a cam-type cut-out clutch (1) as a protection against overload. This coupling has been set in the works of the manufacturer and may not be adjusted without prior harmonisation with the KRONE after-sales staff. RPN00021...
Basic Settings and Operation Basic Settings and Operation 5.1 Special Safety Instructions 5.2 Pick-up The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Bring the round baler to a complete standstill. • Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.2.2 Bearing Pressure Relief of the Pick- In order to be able to pass over unevenness better, the pick-up is supported by means of two springs. The springs can be set by means of the ring bolt (1). Both springs should be set equally.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.3 Cutting System 5.3.1 Special Safety Instructions The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Bring the round baler to a complete standstill. • Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
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Basic Settings and Operation Since the cutters are pre-tensioned by spring force, never press the cutters into working position manually. Always use a tool (for example a hammer). After turning on the cutters, always check to see whether all the cutters have swivelled up.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.3.4 Clogging of the Cutting System In case of clogging by crop or foreign bodies: 1. To enlarge the passage to the cutting roller, raise the pick-up. 2. If this does not eliminate the jam: • preselect the setting <Cutter base adjustment >...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.3.5 Changing Cutters The cutting system cutters are accessible from the bale F 125 / F 155 chamber. • Open the rear flap. Risk of accidents! Secure the open rear flap against unintentional shutting. • Swivel the shut-off valve (1) of the left lifting cylinder from position (a) to V 150 / V 180 position (b).
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Basic Settings and Operation Move the blade control shafts (A/B) mechanically into the Blade-0-position (position (-)): • Turn the blade control shafts back somewhat so that the blades extend somewhat into the cutting channel and are easier to grasp. RPN00003_1 RPN00020_2 V - 7...
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Basic Settings and Operation Unlock the blade shaft: • Pull the locking pin out of the locking device by pulling the button (1) and rotate into position (b). The supplied key can also be used for locking/ unlocking the blade shaft. RPN00015 Removing/replacing cutters To remove / install cutters...
Basic Settings and Operation Compression Pressure Setting (COMPRIMA F 125; F 155) Medium Baling pressure is preselected using the adjusting segment located behind the front right guard and is set from inside the twine box via the wing nut on the right- hand side.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.5 Adjusting baling diameter (COMPRIMA V 150 ,V 180) (Medium) Baling diameter is preselected using the adjusting segment located behind the front right guard and is set from inside the twine box via the wing nut (2) on the righthand side. Baling diameter preset: •...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.5.1 Compression pressure setting (COMPRIMA V 150 ,V 180) The setting of the compression pressure is being accomplished on the machine. Adhere to the following steps during the compression pressure setting: • Turn the handwheels (2 and 3) all the way in. •...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.5.2 Setting bale diameter indicator (COMPRIMA V 150 ,V 180)(Medium) Both diameter indicators on the right hand machine side are being set with the rope (1) on the right hand and left hand machine side. Dimension „X“ must be the same on both sides.
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Basic Settings and Operation 5.5.3 Setting the drive shaft higher Only on COMPRIMA V 150/180 and COMPRIMA V 150 XC/V 180 XC In case forage accumulates in the twine box and is not transported into the bale chamber, the drive shaft can be set higher in front.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.6 Setting the Rear Flap Locking Mechanism (Medium) The rope (1) on the right-hand and left-hand side of the machine is used to indicate on both displays (2) - on the right-hand side of the machine - whether the tailgate is closed correctly.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8 Net Wrapping 5.8.1 Special Safety Instructions The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Bring the round baler to a complete standstill. • Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8.4 Inserting the Netting Roll The starting end of the netting roll should point towards the machine and be drawn from the top down. • Raise the lever (2). • Swing the brake disc (1) and the netting roll mounting shaft (3) forwards.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8.4.1 Feed the net • Before threading in the net, press the blade bar (1) back manually until the ratchet mechanism (2) engages. Risk of injury on the blade in the blade bar! • Wear protective gloves when working on the blade bar and when threading in and removing the net! Attention!- Contamination of tying twine...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8.5 Setting the Net Brake In basic setting, when the brake disc is engaged and the brake lever (2) is located on the plastic tube at the bottom, the dimension (a) of the inside lug should amount to 210mm. The spring (1) of the brake disc can be adjusted at the ring bolt.
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Basic Settings and Operation The net brake setting depends on the type of net being used. The net brake should be set in such a way that the net hangs into the channel by approx. 200 mm over the retaining plate (4) after the tying process.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8.6 Adjusting the Cut-off Position The cut-off position has been reached, when the ratchet mechanism (1) is raised and dimension A between the ratchet mechanism (1) and the adjusting lever is (2) A= 410 mm. If this is not the case, please proceed as follows: •...
Basic Settings and Operation 5.8.8 Tying position • Bring up the "Motor Position Sensor Test" menu on the control unit (in the Comfort version) or "Motor Position Setting" (in the Medium version). • Initiate tying position by pressing the corresponding key.
Basic Settings and Operation Adjusting Belt Motion for the Rear Floor Conveyor (COMPRIMA V 150 / V180) If the rear Powerbelt runs too much to one side on the axial buffer disc, belt motion can be corrected in the area of the rear double feeder rake with the offset axle (1).
Basic Settings and Operation 5.10 Bale Counter Basic/medium The bale counter (1) is attached to the left-hand side of the machine behind the front side plates. Each time the tailgate opens, the bale counter is activated. The bale counter can be reset with the knurled screw (2).
Basic Settings and Operation 5.12 Adjusting soft core Due to the various structure of the core, the baling floor tensioning can be adjusted depending on the core, to achieve a softer inner bale core. To do this: • Hang out the rope (1) at the pressure accumulator (2) and put it down on the threaded rod (3).
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Basic Settings and Operation • Pos. III = soft inner bale core Dimension X must be 105 mm after the setting is made. VPN00012_1 Setting of Springs for Front Floor Conveyor Tension • Open the bale chamber. To adjust the spring (1), the stop (2) must be in position III (soft inner bale core).
Basic Settings and Operation 5.13 Central Chain Lubrication (Special Equipment) The central chain lubrication device is attached to the left- hand side of the machine behind the front guard. Each time the drive shaft makes a rotation, oil is forced out of the tank (1) via the pump (2) and the lubrication strips attached to the left-hand and right-hand side of the machine, and onto the brushes on the drive chains.
Basic Settings and Operation 5.13.1 Oil flow rate setting (cam pump) The cam pump is located at the front left on the gearbox drive shaft. Adjust oil flow rate/oil pressure: 128 mm • Undo bolts (2). • Rotate the excenter disk (1). •...
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Basic Settings and Operation COMPRIMA V 150 XC / V 180 XC (4) Rollbodenantrieb hinten (6) Floor conveyor drive (6) Starterwalze (6) Starter roller (2) Pick-up (2) Pick-up (6) Starterwalze (6) Starter roller (3) Net roller (3) Netzwalze (6) Stirnrad (6) spur wheel (4) Main drive (4) Hauptantrieb...
Medium Control Unit Medium Control Unit 7.1 General Description The electronic equipment of the round baler consists essentially of the job computer, the control unit and the control and function elements. The job computer (1) is located on the front right of the machine under the side hood.
Medium Control Unit 7.2 Mounting Mount the control unit with its support (1) where it can be seen by the driver. Direct fastening • Fasten the support (1) using the drill holes (2) already present. • The control unit (3) is fixed by the magnetic plate (4) on the support (1).
Medium Control Unit 7.3 Control Unit 1 12 RPM00001 Overview On/Off key 1 Pilot light ON/OFF 4 Pilot light „-“ key (2) Type of tying (net) 5 Pilot light Type of tying (twine) „+“ key (3) 6 Pilot light Automatic mode Type of tying (net) key (4) 7 Pilot light Manual mode...
Medium Control Unit 7.4 Operational Readiness Switching on • Press the key. A brief self-test follows provided the power supply has been properly connected. - all LEDs light up briefly - A horn is sounded - All LEDs are extinguished and after a brief period the following indicator lights come on: •...
Medium Control Unit 7.5 Baling pressure display (COMPRIMA F 125; F155) or bale diameter (COMPRIMA V 150; V 180) The setting is made at the machine ( refer to the baling pressure setting ((Comprima F 125; F155) or bale diameter (Comprima V 150; V 180) section). 1 12 The required baling pressure (Comprima F 125;...
Medium Control Unit 7.5.2 Operation of Tying (Automatic Mode) As soon as the round baler has reached the baling pressure selected on the selection indicator (COMPRIMA F 125; F155) or bale diameter (COMPRIMA V150; V 180) and the preselected blocking time has elapsed, the tying process starts automatically (setting motor moves out).
Medium Control Unit 7.6.2 Motor Position Setting (Net) The feed and cut-off positions are approached and stored here. • When switching operation on, keep the pressed. • Pilot lamp (5) flashes slowly. 7.6.2.1 Setting the feed position • The engine is extended up to the feed position with key, i.e.: •...
Medium Control Unit 7.6.2.3 Approaching the Tying Position The motor should not be moved to the tying position again until after the values for the supply and cut-off position have been set. The engine is moved into the tying 5 11 position with the key.
Medium Control Unit 7.6.4 Sensor Test / Analog The function of the rotary potentiometer is checked in the analog sensor test. • When switching operation on, keep the pressed. • LED (6) flashes quickly. • LED (7) lit. • Press the key.
Medium Control Unit 7.6.6 Acoustic Signals and their Meaning 7.6.6.1 Special Safety Instructions The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: • Bring the round baler to a complete standstill. • Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
Comfort Control Unit Comfort Control Unit General Description The electronic equipment of the round baler consists essentially of the job computer, the control unit and the control and function elements. The job computer (1) is located on the front right of the machine under the side hood.
Comfort Control Unit Attaching Mount the control unit with its support (1) where it can be seen by the driver. Direct fastening • Fasten the support (1) using the drill holes (2) already present. • The control unit (3) is held in place on the magnetic plate (4) on the support (1).
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Comfort Control Unit Control Unit Overview 1 On/Off button 2 Display 3 Keys (1-3) 4 Menu key (4) 5 "+" key (5) 122/122 cm 6 Esc key (6) 7 "-" key (7) 8 OK key (8) RPK50010 VIII - 3...
Comfort Control Unit Description of the keys Keys 1-3 The keys 1-3 are used to activate the softkeys located in the line just above them. For the assignment of the keys, see the illustration. If there is no softkey above the key, it has no function. Key 4 122/122 cm key can be used to bring up the menu.
Comfort Control Unit Manual Mode 8.5.1 Basic Screen for Manual Mode Softkeys: The following softkeys can be found in the bottom line: • Switching between Manual/Automatic 122/122 cm mode Activated operation is shown. Switching to Automatic mode Press key for softkey RPK50040 •...
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Comfort Control Unit • Bale diameter (display in V 180) The first value (1) under the bar display and the height of the bar (1) indicates the current actual bale diameter in cm. The second value (2) under the bar display and the arrows in the bar display (2) shows the setpoint bale diameter set in cm.
Comfort Control Unit Automatic Mode For a general description, see Chapter 5.5 Manual Mode Differences compared to manual mode Softkeys: • Switching between Manual/Automatic 122/122 cm mode Activated operation is shown. Switching to manual mode Press the key for softkey RPK50031_1 In normal automatic mode, a delay time (for setting, please refer to the chapter Menu, section Tying start...
Comfort Control Unit Messages Information message The information message will appear only, if the main operation display has been set. The message will disappear automatically, when the cause for the information message has been removed. Message Bale chamber has not been closed The softkeys in the lower line continue to be active whilst the information message is displayed.
Comfort Control Unit Menu Level Overview Customer Contrast counter Bale diameter Total counter Settings Number of nets Winds Sensitivity Counters Direction display Manual Presignaling Manual sensor test operation Filling correction Manual actuator test Service Tying start pulses Position Engine Info Technican Settings RPK50470_2...
Comfort Control Unit The menu level is divided into five main menus: • = main menu 1 "Settings" • = main menu 2 "Counter" • = main menu 4 "Service" • = main menu 5 "Info" • = main menu 6 "Technician" •...
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.1 Menu 1-1 "Contrast" Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed • You can select menu 1-1 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. The display shows menu 1-1 "Contrast". RPK50290 The progress bar indicates the contrast value set.
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.2 Menu 1-2 "Bale diameter" (only for F 155) Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed • You can select menu 1-2 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key.
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.3 Menu 1-3 "Number of net winds" Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed • You can select menu 1-3 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. The display shows menu 1-3 "Number of net winds". icon in the upper line indicates that the RPK50250 displayed value is saved.
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.4 Menu 1-4 "Sensitivity of direction display" Set the sensitivity of the direction display. Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed • You can select menu 1-4 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. •...
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.5 Menu 1-5 "Pre-signalling" Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed You can select menu 1-5 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. The display shows menu 1-5 "Pre-signalling". RPK50260 icon in the upper line indicates that the displayed value is saved.
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.6 Menu 1-6 "Filling correction" If the bale size or firmness is to great or not great enough, bale size and firmness can be corrected within a predefined range with menu 1-6 "Filling correction". Bale firmness: 90% to 110% (F 125;...
Comfort Control Unit 8.9.7 Menu 1-9 "Tying start pulses" Calling the menu Main menu 1 "Settings" is displayed • You can select menu 1-9 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. The display shows menu 1-9 "Tying start pulses". icon in the upper line indicates that the RPK50270 displayed value is saved.
Comfort Control Unit 8.10 Main Menu 2 "Counters" Calling the main menu • Call the main menu with the key. • You can select main menu 2 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key.
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Comfort Control Unit Activating customer counters • You can use the keys to bring up the desired customer counter. It appears in the top line. • Press the key. The desired customer counter (in this case customer counter 10) is shown in reverse colours ( Changing the number of bales RPK50310 •...
Comfort Control Unit 8.10.2 Menu 2-2 "Total bale counters" Calling the menu Main menu 2 "Counters" is displayed • You can select menu 2-2 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. The display shows menu 2- 2 "Total bale counters". The total number of bales is the sum of all bales pressed.
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Comfort Control Unit The display shows menu level 3 „Manual operation“. The following current states of the machine are shown in the display (depending on how the machine is equipped): • = Tying position reached • = Feed position reached •...
Comfort Control Unit 8.12 Main Menu 4 "Service" Calling the main menu • Call the main menu with the key. • You can select main menu 4 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key.
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Comfort Control Unit Diagnostics Namur sensors 8,2V State: 7,4V • Alive (iron) • Not alive (no iron) 5,2V • Broken cable state 2,8V • Short circuit 7,9V Setting values: RPK50500 The minimum and maximum setting value with the sensor alive (metal in front of the sensor) are shown in the upper part of the bar display.
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1,5V corresponding sensor (7) must be adjusted mechanically. state 1,0V Krone F 125 only: 2,0V Before you make any settings on the sensor (7), make certain the floor RPK50700 conveyor is adjusted correctly. (See Chapter „Clamping the Floor...
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Comfort Control Unit COMPRIMA F 155 Storing a value • Press the key, the set position is saved, the 5,0V icon appears in the display. 1,5V state 1,0V 1,3V RPK50700 To adjust sensor B9/B10 bale diameter (COMPRIMA V 150; V180): Before you readjust or correct the setting of the sensor (7) „B9/B10 bale diameter,“...
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Comfort Control Unit • Loosen the sensor (7) and turn it in the oblong hole until the bar (1) is positioned inside the rectangle (2) in the bar display. 2,4V An audio signal sounds if the bar (1) is inside the rectangle (2). 1,9V •...
Comfort Control Unit 8.12.2 Menu 4-4 "Manual actuator test" The actuator test is used to test the actuators installed on the machine. An actuator can only be tested if power is flowing through it. In the manual actuator test the actuator must therefore be controlled manually for a short time to be able to determine if there are any errors in the actuator system.
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Comfort Control Unit Diagnostics digital actuators Errors are only displayed if the actuator is turned on state and a test is possible for the actuator (see the table called "Possible digital actuators"). If necessary, the LED on the plug right on the actuator can be used for monitoring.
Comfort Control Unit 8.12.3 Menu 4-7 "Position Motor" Calling the menu Main menu 4 "Service" is called. • You can select menu 4-7 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key. RPK50560 The display shows menu 4-7 "Position Motor". icon in the upper line indicates that the displayed value is saved.
Comfort Control Unit 8.13 Main Menu 5 "Info" Calling the main menu • Call the main menu with the key. • You can select main menu 5 with the keys. The icon is shown in reverse colours. • Press the key.
Comfort Control Unit 8.14 Alarm messages 8.14.1 Warnings and Messages Icon Acoustic signal Description Maximum filling volume was reched Net has not been tied Net stopped Net is active Error while inserting the net Net not cut off Bale chamber not closed Blade down Slip Net length sensor adjusted incorrectly...
Comfort Control Unit 8.14.2 Physical alarm messages Description Icon Acoustic signal Sensor net length faulty Sensor net not running correctly Sensor position of net engine faulty Slip sensor faulty Sensor ground monitoring faulty Sensor bale diameter left faulty Sensor bale diameter right faulty Sensor bale chamber left faulty...
Comfort Control Unit 8.14.3 General alarm messages Icon Acoustic signal Description Fuse 2 defective ( job computer) Fuse 3 defective (self-repairing) No connection to control unit EEPROM faulty Power supply too low Power supply too high Access to protected storage cell 0 Access to protected storage cells 0-6 8.14.4 Acoustic warnings Wrapping is triggered...
Maintenance Maintenance Adjustments 9.1.1 Special Safety Instructions • The adjustments listed below should be done only when the machine is at a complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. • Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
Use a tensioning device in order to release the tension on the floor conveyor (1). It can be ordered under reference number 200 624 060 from the KRONE customer service or from an autorised specialist retailer. Accomplish the works according to customer service information 150 348 574.
Maintenance Position of the Sensors (right side of the machine COMPRIMA F 125/ F 155) F 125 F 155 RPN00051_2 Distance Trans- Tightening Item Sensor designation Medium Comfort Sensor type mitter/sensor torque Net length (B1) Namur 10 Nm 2 mm Net running (B2) Namur 10 Nm...
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Maintenance 9.2.1 Position of the Sensors (Left side of the machine COMPRIMA F 125/ F 155) F 125 F 155 RPN00052 Distance Trans- Tightening Item Sensor designation Medium Comfort Sensor type mitter/sensor torque Position of cutter tray (B8) Namur 10 Nm 2 mm Bale chamber closed left (B11) Namur...
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Maintenance 9.2.2 Position of the Sensors (right side of the machine COMPRIMA V 150 / V 180) RPN00069 Distance Trans- Tightening Item Sensor designation Medium Comfort Sensor type mitter/sensor torque Net length (B1) Namur 10 Nm 2 mm Net running (B2) Namur 10 Nm 2 mm...
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Maintenance 9.2.3 Position of the Sensors (Left side of the machine COMPRIMA V 150 / V 180) RPN00070_3 Tightening Distance Trans- Item Sensor designation Medium comfort Sensor type torque mitter/sensor Position of cutter tray (B8) Namur 10 Nm 2 mm Bale chamber closed left (B11) Namur 10 Nm...
Maintenance 9.2.4 Adjusting the sensors Namur sensor d = 12 mm The dimension between the encoder (2) and the sensor (1) must be "a" = 2 mm. Setting • Loosen the nuts on either side of the sensor. • Turn the nuts until dimension "a" = 2 mm is BP-VFS-088-1 reached.
Maintenance Maintenance Tasks 9.3.1 Special Safety Instructions • Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
Maintenance 9.3.3 Maintenance at specified intervals Intervals Machine component after initial 8 operating hours wheels, wheel nuts and after every wheel changel after extended PTO shaft slip clutch downtimes (friction clutch only) after the first 500 bales, screws from the then every 3000 bales, floor conveyor but at least once a year...
Maintenance 9.3.4 Checking the brake settings The natural limited wear of brake drums and brake pads means that the wheel brakes need to be frequently adjusted in order to keep the braking cylinder stroke to an optimum. In order to achieve minimum braking delay, Compressed air it is necessary to keep the air play between the pad and Druckluftanlage...
Maintenance 9.3.6 Setting the brakes with manual linkage setter Natural wear of brake drum and brake pad sometimes makes a readjustment of the wheel brakes necessary, in order to preserve the stroke of the brake cylinder as completely as possible. To achieve good brake retardation it is necessary to keep the clearance of brake pad and brake drum as low as possible.
Maintenance • The adjustment jobs listed below must only be performed while the machine is turned off. Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. • Secure the round baler and tractor against rolling. 9.3.7 Tandem axle After the brake linkage (2a, 2b) has Compressed air system and hydraulic brake...
Maintenance 9.3.8 Tyres • Repairs to the tyres should be carried out by trained personnel only using the right tools. • Park the round baler on firm, level ground. Place wheel chocks under the tyres to prevent unintended rolling. • Regularly check that wheel nuts are properly seated and tighten if necessary! •...
Maintenance 9.3.10 Drawbar 210 Nm • Tighten the bolts after the first 10 operating hours. • Check the bolts every 50 operating hours. 730 Nm RPN00049 9.3.11 Screw connections on front and rear floor conveyors • Set the torque wrench on 40 Nm •...
Maintenance 9.3.14 Main Drive Gear Box The main drive gearbox (1) is located inside the front cross carrier of the round baler. Checking the Oil Level Check the oil level before initial use. Check the oil in the gearbox after every 500 round bales. Unscrew the oil check screw (3).
Maintenance 9.4.3 Tensioning the Drive Chains 9.4.3.1 Front Floor Conveyor Drive The front floor conveyor drive (1) is located on the left side of the machine. Check the chain tension • The chain is tightened by the tension spring (2). The length of the spring when tightened must be a = 220 •...
Maintenance 9.4.3.3 Roller Drive The roller drive (1) is located on the right side of the machine. Check the chain tension Length of spring under tension a = approx. 200 mm To correct the chain tension: • Increase or reduce the spring tension of the tension spring (2) until distance a = approx.
Maintenance 9.4.3.4 Cutting Roller, Feed Rotor, Pick-up The cutting roller drive (1) is located on the right side of the machine. Check the chain tension Length of spring under tension a = approx. 200 mm To correct the chain tension: •...
Maintenance Pick-up Caution - crush hazard! Lower pick-up to the ground. 9.4.3.5 Main Pick-up Drive / Pick-up Drive The main pick-up drive (1) and the pick-up drive (2) are located on the pick-up on the right side of the machine. Main Pick-up Drive Check the chain tension Length of spring under tension a = approx.
Maintenance Hydraulic System 9.5.1 Special Safety Instructions • Depressurize the hydraulic system before doing any work on the hydraulics. Hydraulic fluids escaping at high pressure can cause serious injuries. Seek medical help immediately should injuries occur. • Work on the hydraulic system, especially on the accumulators, should be done by specially trained personnel only! •...
Maintenance 9.5.3 Solenoid Valves The solenoid valves (2) are located on the left side of the machine behind the side guard. If In-cab Comfort kit fails, emergency activation of the pick-up motion function and cutter tray is possible with these electromagnetic valves.
Maintenance 9.5.4 Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid Filter (COMPRIMA V150/180) Before any work is performed on the COMPRIMA V150/180 hydraulic system: • Pressure must be released from the entire hydraulic system. • The handwheel (1) must be turned completely out from the accumulator connection block (2) (park position).
Check the sharpness of the blades (2) daily. When needed, sharpen the detached blades on the back side of the cutting edge (1). Never grind the rippled side. If possible, use the KRONE Sharpening Device to sharpen the blades. KRS-1-061...
Maintenance 9.8.2 Air Filter for Piping Use: The air filter for piping is installed in front of the brake valve. It cleans the compressed air which prevents malfunctions. The brake system remains functional even if the filter element is clogged in both flow directions. Maintenance The filter element should be cleaned at regular intervals e.g.
Maintenance Lubrication 9.9.1 Special Safety Instructions • Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. • Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
Maintenance 9.9.3 Lubricating points (COMPRIMA F 125, F155) The following chart lists the lubrication points on the round baler and the number of lubrication nipples. F 155 RPN00059_2 Lubrication points Number of lubrication points 1) Parking jack 2) Tandem axle pendulum arm bearing (right + left) 3) Floor conveyor shaft bearing (right) 4)Cutting roller left 5) Nipple block left:...
Maintenance 9.9.4 Lubricating points (COMPRIMA V150, V180) The following chart lists the lubrication points on the round baler and the number of lubrication nipples. COM00008 Lubrication points Number of lubrication points 1) Parking jack 2) Tandem axle pendulum arm bearing (right + left) 3) Floor conveyor shaft bearing (right) 4)Cutting roller left 5) Nipple block left:...
Complete the required repair work immediately following the harvest season. Prepare a list of all required spare parts. This makes it easier for your KRONE dealer to process orders and you can be certain that your machine will be available for use in top condition at the start of the next season.
Return to Service Return to Service Special Safety Instructions • The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work: Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage. •...
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Return to Service 11.2 Vent Overload Coupling on the PTO Shaft (friction clutch only) Following extended downtimes, overload coupling surfaces (2) may stick to the contact surfaces. Vent the overload coupling before use. • Loosen the eight screws (1) to release the spring pressure from the outside washers (3, 4).
Faults – Causes and Remedy 12 Faults – Causes and Remedy Special Safety Instructions • Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
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Faults – Causes and Remedy Fault Possible Cause Remedy Bale chamber is filled unevenly. Wrapping material Drive onto the swath from altern. directions. used for barrel- shaped bales rips Increase the number of wraps. Number of wraps is too low. open in the middle.
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Faults – Causes and Remedy Fault Possible Cause Remedy Netting rips apart Blade shaft drops again immediately after Repeat start procedure. immediately after the starting. start or during wrapping. Roller brake is set too tightly. Check the brake setting. Net tears when the Spring for brake is too tight Replace the spring for the brake on the diameter of the net is...
Faults – Causes and Remedy 12.2 Faults, Causes and Remedy in the Central Chain Lubrication Device Fault Possible Cause Remedy Low oil consumption Low pressure Pump working excessively Dirt in the pump area -> Clean Pump is not being pressed at full stroke ->...
Appendix A1 Commissioning A1.1 Preparing for Commissioning Due to transport considerations, the PTO shaft and straw trap are not attached to the round baler at delivery. The round baler needs to be fully assembled prior to commissioning and adjusted to the type of tractor used. The following parts are packed separately at delivery.
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Appendix Park the round baler on firm, level ground. Place two wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent the baler from rolling. KR-1-081 Take the small parts out of the twine box. RP-A-027 Depressurise the tractor hydraulics. Connect hydraulic hoses (1), (2) and (3) to the tractor hydraulics according to colour.
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Appendix Set the control valve for “open tailgate” to “raise”. RBV0116A Risk of accidents! F 125 / F 155 Secure the open rear flap against unintentional shutting. • Swivel the shut-off valve (1) of the left lifting cylinder from position (a) to position (b).
Appendix A1.2 Assembling the Bale Ejector • Loosen the screw connections (1) + (2) on the holding plates to the left and right of the bale chamber. • Press the holding plates outwards. VP700014 • Place the bale ejector (3) between the holding plates (2). VP700020 •...
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Appendix • Pre-assemble strip (1) with screws (2, 3), washers (4, 5), springs (6) and nuts (7) right and left on the bale ejector. • Set the bale ejector down on the machine and install it as described below. VP700026 •...
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Appendix • Secure the linkage (2) using the washer (1) and roll pin (3). RBV03190 • Slide linkage (1) onto the tailgate studs (2) • and secure the pins using the washer (3) and roll pin (4). RBV03210 • Hook the extension spring (1) to the round baler frame. •...
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Appendix COMPRIMA V 180 • Tyres: 11.5/80-15.3; 15.055-17 ; 19.04/45-17 ; 500/50 -17 • Install the spacer (1) with flat round bolt, washers and nuts at the bale ejector (2). VP700017 With Tandem Axle • Install the U plate (1) with screws and washers. RPN00104 Shut the tailgate.
Appendix A1.3 Adjusting Drawbar Height To ensure optimum pick-up of baling material, the drawbar height must be adapted to the type of tractor being used. When hitched up, dimension x measured between the centre of the cutting roller and the ground should be x = 700 mm, for use with straw up to 800 mm.
Appendix A1.4 Attaching the PTO Shaft A1.4.1 Length Adjustment The length of the PTO shaft (1) needs to be adjusted. The shortest operating position will be used in sharp curves. • Hitch the round baler to the tractor. • Take up the shortest operating position for the PTO shaft.
Appendix A1.4.2 Installing the PTO Shaft • Hook the PTO shaft support bracket (2) to the PTO shaft holder (1). RP-99-012 • Slide the PTO shaft (1) with overload protection feature onto the machine shaft until the safety mechanism engages or the PTO shaft can be fastened (refer to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer if the PTO shaft).
Appendix A1.5 Attaching the Hose Bracket Attach the hose bracket (1) to the drawbar using the fastener (2). RBV01080 • Slide the hose bracket (5) through the slots on the drawbar (6). • Fasten the hose bracket to the drawbar using clamps (4), screws (1), washers (2) and self-locking nuts (3).
Appendix A1.6 Lighting System Install the three-unit lamps (1) on the right and left rear of the round baler with the lamp facing backwards and secure the cable with the cable band (2). RPN00066 A - 12...
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