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1 Operating manual US Round Baler KR 0 - MINISTOP KR 60 - MINISTOP (from machine no ) 0 KR 60 0

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3 I. Foreword Dear customer, Ordering Replacement Parts We thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this machine. When you received this machine, we hope that your dealer gave you instructions for the operation, maintenance and adjustment of the machine. KR 0 However, this brief introduction to the machine is no substitute for a detailed acquaintance with the different tasks and functions of the machine and the proper way of treating it. These operating instructions are designed so that you are extensively informed of the activities required in each area, from commissioning and operation to the maintenance and care of the machine. The structure of the individual chapters in the text and illustrations corresponds to the sequence of work procedures when you use the machine. Read these operating instructions carefully before you use the machine, and pay special attention to the safety instructions. Important: To avoid accidents and to ensure maximum results, no alterations may be made to the machine without the manufacturer s permission. Similarly, the machine must only be used under the conditions prescribed by Krone. Type Jahr Ann e Type Maschinenfabriken Bernard Krone GmbH Landmaschinen, Nutzfahrzeuge Heinrich-Krone-Stra e 0, D Spelle Masch. Nr No. de s rie Made in W.-Germany KR-0-00 This symbol is designed to draw attention to the safety instructions contained in the operating instructions. These instructions must be observed to prevent accidents. All information, illustrations and technical information in the operating instructions represent the latest status at the date of publication. The company reserves the right to make constructional alterations at any time and without prior notice or obligation. Mach. No. Year When ordering replacement parts, the machine type, machine number and year of manufacture must be given. These details can be found on the identification label on the machine. We recommend that these details be entered in the above boxes so that they are readily available. And please remember that imitations and copies of parts, especially wearing parts, do not keep what they appear to promise. Material quality is difficult to test visually, therefore special care is required when purchasing cheap offers and imitation parts! The simplest remedy: Purchase only original KRONE parts!

4 Table of Contents I. Foreword... II. General...6. Introduction Positions of the Warning Signs Technical Data.... Working Methods and Operating Principles of the KR 0 und KR 60 Round Balers Preparing the Round Baler Special Notes on Safety Adapting the Swinging Drawbar to the Tractor Adapting the PTO Shaft Cleaning and Checking the Double Twine Guide Starter Rollers Adjusting the Height of the Wheel Hubs Putting the Round Baler into Operation Attaching the Round Baler to the Tractor Selection of Binding Material Bale Counter Detaching the Round Baler Road Journeys.... Working with the Round Baler Special Notes on Safety Basic Settings for the Round Baler for Different Crops Baling Process Checking the Tail Gate Lock Lowering the Pick Up Forward Speed and PTO Shaft Speed Filling the Bale Chamber Completing the Baling Process Dismounting the Straw Trap Baling Other Products Drive Chain for Pick-up with Shearing Bolt Basic Setup and Operation Pick Up Adjusting the Working Height (low limit) of the Pick Up Adjusting the Feeler Wheels Adjusting the Height of the Baffle Plate Additional Compression Rake Twine Wrapping Mechanism Threading the Twine The Binding Process for Twine Wrapping Dismounting the Starter Mechanism Pre-selecting the Baling Pressure... 8

5 5 Settings Special Notes on Safety Adjusting the Tail Gate Lock Adjusting the Baling Pressure Gauge Setting the Baling Pressure Locking Hook Stop Adjusting the Cord for the Display "Bale Chamber Closed and Locked" Double Binding Twine Guide Twine Brake Distance from the Roller to the Roller Panel Distance from the Compression Rake to the Pick Up Preparing for Road Transport Special Notes on Safety Genera Care and Maintenance Special Notes on Safety General Tyres Main Drive Gearbox Drive Chains Roller Panel Chain Roller Panel Drive Roller Drive Pick Up Double Binding Twine Guide Adjusting the Straw Trap Hydraulics Special Notes on Safety General Hydraulic Circuit Diagram for the Round Baler with Hydraulic Starter Mechanism Tractor Hitch on the Swinging Drawbar Electrics Lubrication Special Notes on Safety General Lubrication Points on the Round Baler Over the Winter Special Notes on Safety General Putting into Operation again Special Notes on Safety General Checking the Twine Holder Checking the Starter Rollers Checking the Blades Freeing the Overload Coupling on the PTO Shaft... 64

6 . Faults - Causes and Elimination Special Notes on Safety Tabular List of Faults, their Causes and Elimination Special Equipment Electronic Final Pressure Gauge Adjusting the Final Pressure Gauge Electronic Comfort Control General Description Preparing for Use Comfort Controls Functions Starting the Binding or Wrapping Process Manually Starting the Binding or Wrapping Process Automatically Bale Counter STOP Button Checking the Comfort Controls Error Message WRAPPING MECHANISM DEFECTIVE Binding or Wrapping Process not Started Sensors in the Round Baler Setting the Sensor Test at the Control and Indicator Box Checking the Sensors Language Entry on the the Control and Indicator Box Comfort Controls Hydraulic Circuit Diagram Electric Circuit Diagram for Comfort Controls Round Balers with a Wide Pick Up Adjusting the Working Height (low limit) of the Pick Up Adjusting the Feeler Wheels Drive Chains Adjusting the Augers Adjusting the Height of the Baffle Plate Compression Rake Net and Foil Wrapping Mechanism Special Notes on Safety Wrapping Material (Net) Inserting the Net (Foil) in the Wrapping Mechanism Wrapping Process for the Net Wrapping Mechanism Selecting the Number of Times the Bale is Wrapped Adjusting the Net Brake Adjustments to the Wrapping Mechanism Hydraulic Starter mechanism General Notes on Safety The Hydraulic Starter Mechanism Adjusting the Compression Spring on the Hydraulic Start Cylinder Additional Hydraulic Hose for Operating the Pick up Alone Wide Angle PTO Shaft

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8 II. General Operation in Accordance with Specifications The round baler is designed solely for normal agricultural use (operation in accordance with specifications). Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed to be not in accordance with specifications. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for any resulting damage; such use is entirely at the operator s risk. Use in accordance with specifications also includes adherence to the operating, maintenance and service instructions prescribed by the manufacturer. The round baler must only be used, maintained and repaired by personnel who are acquainted with the machine and have been informed of the dangers involved. The applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety, health and road traffic regulations must be adhered to. Any unauthorized alterations to the machine render any liability for damage undertaken by the manufacturer null and void. Basic rule: Before any public roads are used and before the machine is started, check the round baler and the tractor for road-worthiness and operational safety. Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations. Take note of both the regulations in these operating instructions and also the general safety and accident prevention regulations!. The attached warning and information signs give important advice for safe operation. Observing them will enhance your safety!. When you use public roads, make sure you observe the relevant traffic regulations! 4. Make sure you know all equipment and controls before you begin working with the machine. When you are operating the machine, it s too late! 5. The operator s clothing should be tight fitting. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothes. 6. Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of fire! 7. Before starting the machine and moving off, check the danger area around the tractor (children!). Good visibility is absolutely essential! 8. Carrying passengers on the implement during work or transport is not permitted. 9. Make sure that the implement is correctly coupled, and that it is only fixed and secured with the prescribed fittings! 0.Make sure that the supporting devices, jacks etc. are in the correct position during assembly and disassembly!.special care is required when equipment is being coupled to the tractor or detached from the tractor!.ballast weights must always be attached in the prescribed way at the designed attachment points!.adhere to the permitted axle loads, total weights and transport dimensions! 4.Check and fit transport equipment e.g. lighting, warning signs and, if required, protective equipment! 5.Operating equipment for remote controls (ropes, chains, rods etc.) must be laid out in such a way that, whatever the working or transport position, it can not inadvertently cause any movements. 6.Prepare equipment for road transport as prescribed by the manufacturer, and lock the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's regulations! 7.Never leave the driver s position when the tractor is in motion! 8.The speed of travel must always be suited to the environmental conditions! Avoid any sudden turns when travelling uphill, downhill or across a slope! 9.The handling, steering and braking of the tractor is affected by integrated or attached equipment and ballast weights. Make sure that you allow for more flexibility in steering and braking! 0.When turning, remember to take account of the wide load and/or the greater weight of the equipment! 6

9 .Only switch on equipment when all protective devices are fitted and in protection position!.persons are not allowed to enter the working area!.keep clear of the area of rotation and swing of the equipment! 4.Hydraulic controls must only be operated if no persons are in the swing area! 5.Power operated parts (e.g. by hydraulics) contain danger points which can cause injury by bruising and, grazing! 6.Make sure that no personnel go between the tractor and the implement unless the tractor is protected from rolling by the parking brake and/or wheel blocks! Trailed implements. Secure the implement against unintentional movements.. Do not exceed the maximum load permissible on the -point linkage, drawbar or hitch.. In the case of trailed implements sufficient freedom of motion must be provided at the hitch point. Power take-off shaft operation. Only the P.T.O. shafts prescribed by the manufacturer may be used!. Both male and female guard tubes and cones of all P.T.O. shafts must be fitted and in good condition!. Observe the tube overlap prescribed for P.T.O. shafts in transport and operating position! 4. Before installing or removing the P.T.O. shafts, make sure to turn off the power take-off shaft and the engine, and remove the ignition key! 6. Always ensure correct assembly and guarding of the P.T.O. shaft! 7. Protect the P.T.O. shaft guard from rotating with the shaft by fitting the chains! 8. Before switching on the power take-off shaft, make sure that the p.t.o. speed of the tractor matches the permitted speed of the implement! 9. When using the travel PTO shaft, take into account that the shaft speed is dependent upon the speed of travel and the direction of rotation is reveresed when the tractor reverses. 0.Before switching on the power take-off shaft, make sure that nobody is in the danger area of the implement!.never switch on the power take off shaft when the tractor engine is turned off!.any work on the power take-off shaft may only be carried out when nobody is in the area of the rotating power takeoff shaft or P.T.O. shaft..the power take-off shaft should always be turned off when the angle is too great or the p.t.o. shaft is not required! 4.Danger! Working elements continue to rotate after the power take-off shaft is turned off! Do not approach the machine during this time! Work may only be carried out on the machine when the machine is fully stationary and the rotating parts have been secured by the parking brake. 5.Cleaning, lubrication or adjustment of the P.T.O. shaft or any equipment driven by the power take-off shaft may only be carried out when the P.T.O. shaft and the engine are turned off and the ignition key has been removed! Rotating parts must be secured with the parking brake. 6.Place the detached P.T.O. shaft on the support bracket provided! 7.After removing the P.T.O. shaft, place the protective cover on the stub of the power take-off shaft! 8.Any damage must be repaired immediately before any work is carried out with the attachment! 5. When using P.T.O. shafts with overload or free wheel clutches that are not covered by the guards on the tractor, the overload or free wheel clutches must be fixed on the implement side! 7

10 Hydraulic System. The hydraulic system is pressurized!. When connecting hydraulic cylinders and motors, make sure that the hydraulic hoses are correctly coupled!. When connecting hydraulic hoses to the tractor s hydraulic system, make sure that all pressure has been released from the hydraulics of both the tractor and the implement! 4. When there are functional hydraulic connections between the machine and the implement, all coupling sleeves and plugs must be marked to prevent operating errors. If the connections are switched, the functions are reversed (e.g. lifting and lowering) this can cause accidents! 5. Hydraulic hoses must be checked regularly, and they must be replaced if they are damaged or worn. Replacement hoses must conform to the technical requirements of the implement manufacturer! 6. When tracing leaks, suitable aids should be used to prevent injury! 7. Fluid leaking under high pressure (hydraulic oil) can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury! When injury occurs, consult a doctor immediately! Danger of infection! 8. Before carrying out any work on the hydraulic systems, lower the pick-up to the ground, depressurize the system and turn off the engine! Tyres Maintenance. Repair, maintenance and cleaning work and the correction of malfunctions must always be carried out only when the drive is turned off and the engine is at a standstill! Remove the ignition key! Apply the parking brake.. Nuts and bolts must be checked regularly for tightness, and tightened if necessary!. When carrying out maintenance work on the machine in a lifted position, it must always be supported on suitable jacks. 4. When replacing fittings that contain cutting blades, always use suitable tools and gloves! 5. Oil, grease and filters must be correctly disposed of! 6. The power supply must always be disconnected before any work is carried out on the electrical system! 7. If protective devices are subject to wear, they must be checked regularly and replaced in good time! 8. When electric welding is carried out on the tractor and any fitted attachments, the cables must be disconnected from the generator and battery! 9. Replacement parts must conform at least to the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer! The best guarantee is to use only original KRONE parts! 0.Where gases are stored, only refill with nitrogen. Danger of explosion!. When working on the tyres, make sure that the machine is safely supported and can not roll (wheel blocks).. Fitting of wheels and tyres requires sufficient knowledge and correct equipment!. Repair work to tyres and wheels must only be carried out by specialist personnel, and only with the correct equipment! 4. The tyre pressure must be checked regularly! The recommended pressure must be adhered to! 8

11 4h 4h RE 4 RE RE RE RE 4h LI 00h 4h 7 LI 4h 4h 4h 8 LI 50h 4h 4h 9 LI 4h 00h 4h 5 LI 4h 4h 4 RE 8h LI LI 4h 50h 4h 4h LI LI RE 4h 4h 4h 4h 8 4h LI RE 00h 4h 4h 5 LI 4h RE 50h 4h 4h LI RE 4h 0 4h 4 LI KR 60 0 RE 4h 4h 4h 4 LI RE 4h 4h 00h 4h Positions of the Warning Signs RI+LE 4 5 RI+LE 0 0 KR (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) ,0 bar ,5 bar (x) ,0 bar ,5 bar (x) (x) (x) KR 0 (x) KR KR (x) 00h 6 00h (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) 9

12 . Introduction The KRONE Round Baler is equipped with all safety devices (guards). Not all danger areas in this machine can be rendered completely safe as the machine must remain functional. You will find corresponding danger signs on the machine which refer to the remaining danger. We have represented the danger signs in the form of so-called warning symbols. You will find important notes on the positions of these danger signs as well as their meaning and supplementary information below! Familiarise yourself with the meaning of the adjacent warning symbol. The adjacent text and the selected fixing point on the machine give information on the special danger areas in the machine.. Positions of the Warning Signs 4 right + left 5 5 right + left 0 0 KR right left 6 right + left right + right + left left Order-No (x) Order-No (x) 4 Order-No (x) Order-No (x) 0

13 5 6 Order-No (x) Order-No (4x) 7 8 Order-No (x) Order-No (x) 9 0 Order-No (x) Order-No (x) Order-No (x) Order-No (x) 4 Order-No (x) Order-No (x) 5 Order-No (x)

14 . Technical Data Units KR 0 Mini-Stop KR 60 Mini-Stop Standard pick up wide pick up Standard pick up wide pick up Length mm Width mm Height mm Gauge mm Tyres 0.0/75-5./8 ply.5/80-5./0 ply 5.0/55-7/0 ply.5/80-5./0 ply 5.0/55-7/0 ply.5/80-5./0 ply 5.0/55-7/0 ply.5/80-5./0 ply 5.0/55-7/0 ply pick up reach mm Weight approx kg Bale dimensions mm ø 00 x 00 ø 00 x 00 ø 500 x 00 ø 500 x 00 Power requirement approx. kw/ps 5/4 5/4 9/40 9/40 Drive speed rpm Overload coupling (PTO shaft) Nm

15 Storage of Bales Storage Binding material Rwine strength m/kg open air Synthetic twine indoors Sisal twine 50-0 Wrapping Material Data Wrapping material Dimensions in mm Width 50 ± 5 Sleeve length Inner sleeve diameter 75 bis 80 Roll diameter max. 0 According to 4 of the German Regulations Authorising the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, the empty weight of the towing vehicle (tractor) must be at least as much as the empty weight of the round baler. Road journeys are only permitted with an empty bale chamber. When operating the baler in fields, the total weight must not exceed 980 kg and the supported load (on the tractor hitch) 450 kg.

16 . Working Methods and Operating Principles of the KR 0 und KR 60 Round Balers The round baler compresses crops such as hay, straw, grass silage etc. into round bales. On completion of the baling procedure the bale is wrapped with twine, net or synthetic foil, depending on the type of wrapping material selected. Due to their form, the round bales have good storage properties, can be transported simply and can be processed further with ease. The working method can be described as follows: The crop is collected into a swath and taken in by the pick up, transported to the centre by the augers (only for wide pick ups) and enters the bale chamber via the transport roller. In the bale chamber the crop is turned by the rotating roller panel and rolled up. A roller-shaped round bale forms as the crop continues to enter. The bale becomes increasingly compressed as more crop is fed into the round baler. Volume and baling pressure gauges are located on the left and right in the front side of the baler for the corresponding side of the bale. A soon as the set baling pressure on the baling pressure preselection gauge is reached, the wrapping process is started. Depending on the type of equipment, the wrapping process can be started hydraulically or mechanically by hand using an actuating cord. On completion of the wrapping process, the final round bale is transported through the open tail gate out of the round baler and set down. The idle time during use can be reduced when closing the tail gate, due to the special design of the bale ejector as a straw trap. This increases the efficiency of the round baler. 4

17 . Preparing the Round Baler. Special Notes on Safety Always switch off the PTO shaft when undertaking maintenance, care and repair work. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Only use PTO shafts specified by the manufacturer which have an appropriate overload coupling. Only attach and detach the PTO shaft when the drive shaft is switched off, the engine is switched off and the ignition key has been removed! Lay hydraulic hoses, electric cables and synthetic cords such that they are not under tension and do not come into contact with the tractor wheels when driving round corners. Take particular care on and around the tractor and the round baler when attaching and detaching the round baler! The maximum drive speed for the round baler is 540 rpm. Switch off the PTO shaft as soon as the round baler jams.. Adapting the Swinging Drawbar to the Tractor The swinging drawbar on the round baler is designed for the various methods of attaching (above in three-point linkage; below e.g. swinging drawbar). It must be mounted and adjusted in accordance with the different attachment options for the tractor. Before starting work park the round baler on firm ground. Secure from rolling away. Particular care is required when attaching the round baler to the tractor. Make sure that there is nobody in the danger area round the tractor and round baler. After attaching successfully, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. When mounting anything on the swinging drawbar always observe the following: The teeth in the slots must be in the same position on both sides of the swinging drawbar. First tighten the screw in the round holes. Make sure that the teeth in the slots mesh. Only then should the screws in the slots be tightened. 5

18 Mounting the Swinging Drawbar for Top Attachment Mount the swinging drawbar () in the upper attachment holes in the brackets () on the front cross carrier. The height adjustment of the swinging drawbar is made as described below in this chapter. KR-0-00 Mounting the Swinging Drawbar for Bottom Attachment Rotate the swinging drawbar () through 80 degrees about the lateral axis and mount it in the lower holes in the brackets (). KR-0-00 Height Adjustment of the Swinging Drawbar For optimum crop collection by the pick up, the round baler must be attached horizontally to the tractor, if necessary tilted forwards slightly. A corresponding fine adjustment of the swinging drawbar () can be made at the slots (). This adjustment can be made while the baler is coupled to the tractor. 4 KR Attach the round baler. Leave the machine on the jack stands (4). Loosen the fastening screws () - do not take them out. Bring the machine into the specified position by turning on the jack stands. Tighten up the screws in the order described above. 6

19 . Adapting the PTO Shaft Before working on the PTO shaft, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor together with the round baler from rolling away. When adapting the PTO shaft there must be nobody between the tractor and the round baler. Attach the round baler to the tractor to adapt the length of the PTO shaft. The PTO shaft is at its shortest when going round tight corners. To measure, take the PTO shaft apart and and slide the two halves () and () on to the machine and the tractor. The exact procedure for adapting the length can be found in the PTO shaft manufacturer's operating instructions. KR Cleaning and Checking the Double Twine Guide Starter Rollers Before working on the starter rollers, switch off the PTO shaft, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. The starter rollers are wrapped in adhesive tape to protect them from corrosion. Remove the adhesive tape and clean the rollers of any residual adhesive. The pressure rollers () must be able to be rotated easily. Turn the drive roller () to check. If the pressure rollers do not rotate or only rotate with difficulty, refer to the notes in the chapter "Care and Maintenance". KR

20 .5 Adjusting the Height of the Wheel Hubs Park the round baler on firm ground and secure from rolling away with wheel chocks. To jack up the round baler, use a suitable jack and jack stands. Risk of crushing from falling components. a b c KR-0-0 For adaption to different tyre sizes and working conditions, the height of the wheel hubs can be adjusted on both sides of the round baler. To adapt: Take off the tyres (make sure to observe the "Tyres" section in the chapter "Care and Maintenance"). Loosen the fastening screws () in the flange plate (), take it out and re-attach the flange plate in a different position. Tighten up the screws again (tightening moments are listed in the chapter "Care and Maintenance"). Tyres 0.0 / / / if the machine is to be 40 mm lower Recommended Position a b b c.6 Putting the Round Baler into Operation.6. Attaching the Round Baler to the Tractor Particular care is required on and around the tractor and the round baler when attaching and detaching the round baler! Observe the tractor's maximum permissable supported and trailer loads. KR Attach the round baler to the attachment device, e.g. to the attachment linkage (), and secure as directed. Attach the actuating cord () to the tractor. Make sure that the actuating cord is not under tension and does not come into contact with the tyres when driving round corners. This also applies for bottom attachment, not shown here. 8

21 Jack Stand Risk of crushing hands and feet when actuating the jack stand. For operation, bring the jack stand () into the top position and twist the support plate tight beneath the front cross carrier. To do this: Take the load off the jack stand (using the crank) Unlock the safety bolt () Bring the jack stand to the top position Let the safety bolt lock into position Crank up the support plate beneath the cross carrier KR Use Safety Chain The safety chain () is used as additional protection of tailed machines, if they should disengage from the adjustable drawbar during the transportation. Attach the safety chain () with the corresponding mounting parts to the adjustable drawbar support of the tractor or another stated hitching point. The tolerance of the safety chain should be just as high that curves can be driven. The attachment of safety chain is not compulsory in all countries. RPN00075 Hydraulic Connections Make hydraulic connections when the engine is switched off. When connecting hydraulic hoses, make sure that there is no pressure in the hydraulics on the tractor and machine side. Lay hydraulic hoses in such a way that they are not under tension and do not come into contact with the tractor wheels when going round corners. Depending on the type of equipment, the round baler may require up to three hydraulic connections to the tractor.. Actuation of the tail gate / pick up. Hydrulic starter (special equipment). Separate pick up actuation (special equipment) Clean plugs on hydraulic hoses () before connecting them up to the particular couplings. Make sure that the hoses are mounted in the bracket (). KR

22 PTO Shaft Only slide the PTO shaft on to the PTO shaft stub when the engine is switched off and the ignition key has been removed. Make sure that the safety device locks into position. Secure the protecting tubes from rotating as well using chains. The PTO shaft () is equipped with an overload coupling. The maximum turning moment which can be transmitted is specified on the slip clutch. The permissable values for the KR 0 and the KR 60 are listed in "Technical Data". The overload guard is mounted on the machine side (observe the arrow on the PTO shaft). After mounting successfully, always attach the retaining chains (). KR Every time the PTO shaft is mounted, make sure that the safety device has locked into position. Only use PTO shafts supplied from the works. Electrical Connection Cables Lay electrical connection cables in such a way that they are not under tension and do not come into contact with the tractor wheels when going round corners. Before every journey on public highways, fit with a lighting system and check that this is functioning correctly. Make the connection between the lighting system on the round baler and the tractor's electrics using the 7- pole plug coupling (). Lay the cable () such that it cannot come into contact with the wheels. Depending on the type of equipment, connection cables to the electronic final pressure gauge as well as the connection cable for the comfort controls must also be laid to the tractor (see chapter "Special Equipment"). KR

23 Actuating Cord for the Starter Mechanism Lay the actuating cord for the starter mechanism in such a way that it is not under tension and does not come into contact with the tractor wheels when going round corners and thereby activate a wrapping cycle or damage the starter mechanism. The binding process in the round baler is initiated by actuating the starter actuating cord. It must be attached to the tractor in such a way that the driver can reach it easily. The adjacent diagram shows the actuating cord () attached to the actuating lever (). KR Selection of Binding Material The selection of the binding material is of great importance for the trouble-free use of the round baler and for storage of crops. High-quality binding material also guarantees safe handling when transporting the round bales..6. Bale Counter The bale counter () is mounted on the left hand side of the machine behind the rear side guard plate. The bale counter is activated by a bracket () and a chain () every time the tail gate is opened. The bale counter can be set back using the knurled screw (4) KR-0-07

24 .6.4 Road Journeys Driving on public highways is only permitted with the bale chamber empty and closed. The maximum permissable speed is 5 km/h. Carrying passengers on the round baler is forbidden. The road safety of the round baler must be checked before driving on public highways, in particular the lighting, tyres, protective plates must be locked, the pick up must be raised and secured. Before starting, make sure you can see in and around the tractor perfectly and can see the round baler clearly. Before commencing journeys on public highways the roadworthiness of the tractor and the round baler must be checked and corrected if necessary. Minimum Empty Weight The round baler has no brakes. According to the specifications of the German Regulations Authorising the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, the tractor requires a minimum empty weight to travel on public highways with the round baler. Data is listed in the section "Technical Data"..6.5 Detaching the Round Baler Park the round baler on firm flat ground only. When parking on loose ground, increase the size of the pads on the jack stand. Secure the round baler from rolling away using wheel chocks before uncoupling the round baler. Care is required when lowering the jack stand - risk of crushing. Release the pressure in the hydraulics system before removing hydraulic hoses. This is particularly important for machines which are driven with comfort controls (see chapter for special equipment: "Comfort Controls"). Remove the PTO shaft only when the engine is switched off. Remove the ignition key.

25 Secure the baler from rolling away accidentally using wheel chocks (). The wheel chocks are located behind the side plates on the round baler. KR-0-08 Bring the jack stand () from the transport position into the jacking position and wind down. (For handling, see chapter.6. - "Jack Stand" section) KR-0-08 Remove the PTO shaft from the PTO shaft stub with the engine switched off and lay it on the PTO shaft plate (). KR-0-08

26 Undo the hydraulic hoses () as well as the actuating cord and the electrical connection cables and place them in the appropriate containers in the twine box. Unlock the three-point linkage or remove the bolt (the same applies for the swinging drawbar) and carefully drive the tractor forward. KR

27 . Working with the Round Baler. Special Notes on Safety Besides the general notes on safety, a number of additional safety notes also apply for working with the round baler. The following always applies for all maintenance, mounting, repair and adjustment work: Bring the machine to a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. Keep a sufficiently safe distance from all moving parts in the round baler while it is in operation. This applies to the crop collecting devices in particular. Clear blockages here only when the PTO shaft and engine are switched off. Never stand in the swivel space of the tail gate or under the tail gate when it is not secured. Always secure the tail gate from lowering with the shut-off tap when carrying out maintenance, mounting or repair work on the bale chamber or the tail gate. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Switch off the PTO shaft immediately in dangerous situations and bring the round baler to a standstill. Never run the round baler without an operator in the tractor. The round baler may only be operated with a PTO shaft speed of 540 rpm. Risk of injury from the cutting blades in the double twine binding device! On slopes always place bales in such a way that they cannot be accidentally be set in motion. Once set in motion they can cause severe injury due to their weight and shape.. Basic Settings for the Round Baler for Different Crops Judgement of the working conditions is an essential factor for the basic settings on the round baler, e.g. bale density, height setting of the pick up, baffle plate setting etc. The following criteria should be observed when choosing the basic settings. Crop ==> e.g. hay, straw, grass silage Crop length ==> long, medium or short crops Swath width and height ==> broad, narrow or high swaths Crop Length of Crop Swath Size What Setting? long short large small Straw / Hay X X baffle plate high Straw / Hay X X baffle plate low Straw / Hay X X baffle plate high Straw / Hay X X baffle plate low Silage X baffle plate high Silage X baffle plate low 5

28 . Baling Process Drive up to the beginning of a swath with the round baler and observe the points in the following sections. Settings not described in these sections can be found in the "Settings" chapter in these operating instructions..4 Checking the Tail Gate Lock 0 KR-0-45 The tail gate is correctly locked when the baling pressure gauge () on the right hand side of the machine indicates a position below "O" when the bale chamber is empty..5 Lowering the Pick Up The pick up is raised and lowered hydraulically from the tractor using a control valve. Using the control cord (), bring the reversing valve () on the front side of the round baler into position (), pick up operation. The symbol on the sign () must be pointing forwards. KR

29 .6 Forward Speed and PTO Shaft Speed The working speed is dependent on the following factors: Type of crop Moisture content of the crop Swath height Swath width Ground conditions Adapt your forward driving speed to the conditions. Avoid overloading the round baler. Take a speed of 5 - km/h as a guide. Reduce the speed at the start and at the end of each baling process cycle. The drive characteristics with a MINISTOP machine are shown in the adjacent diagram. Note the following: The binding process at the end of a particular baling process must be initiated during crop collection. Crop collection can be started again while the tail gate is still closing. Do not select too high a forward speed at the beginning and the end of crop collection. PTO SHAFT SPEED FW DRIVING SPEED MAX / 0 MAX / 0 baling stop binding bale ejection tail gate open close baling KR Filling the Bale Chamber The bale chamber must be filled uniformly in order to obtain a uniform bale density inside the round bale. The swath width is of great importance here. The optimum width is when the swath is exactly as wide as the bale chamber. Exact forming of round bales can not be guaranteed when the swath is wider. The bale is frayed at the sides and is hard to transport out of the bale chamber. With narrow swaths, uniform filling of the bale chamber can only be achieved by collecting from the left and right sides of the swath alternately. However, do not do this by driving in zig-zags. Drive long stretches up the left and the right sides of the swath, as shown in the adjacent diagram. Changing too frequently and nonuniform filling lead to barrel-shaped bales and nonuniform bale density. The baling pressure achieved (volume filled) can be read off the baling pressure gauges for the left and right hand sides of the machine separately. ~~ 0 m KR-0-07 Barrel-shaped bales can damage the roller panel. Non-uniformly formed and compressed round bales jeopardise proper silage collection. 7

30 .8 Completing the Baling Process 0 KR 0 0 KR-0-04 If the pre-selected baling pressure has been reached (baling pressure gauges () at the level of the preselected indicator ()), the baling process can be completed. Follow the steps listed to do this. Start the binding process, while still collecting more crop, until the binding or wrapping material is gripped by the bale. Stop the tractor and carry out the binding process. On completion of the binding process, open the bale chamber and eject the round bale (see also section "Forward Speed and PTO Speed" in this chapter)..9 Dismounting the Straw Trap The straw trap weighs approx. 40 kg. Beware of possible risks of crushing when carrying out adjustment and mounting work. Under some work conditions, e.g. on slopes or when working with foil, it is advisable to dismount the straw trap (). Dismount screws (). The straw trap can now be moved backwards. KR Baling Other Products The round baler is constructed exclusively for standard use in agricultural work (proper use). If other products are also collected and baled with the round baler in deviation from the proper use, particular care and attention is required. If crops other than agricultural ones are baled, these must also be laid out in swathes and collected automatically by the pick up by driving over the swath. Before you process crops other than those defined as being for proper use, please consult your local KRONE dealer. 8

31 . Drive Chain for Pick-up with Shearing Bolt In order to ensure against overload, the pick-up driving mechanism and the feed auger, which is located behind the protective cover (), are secured with a shearing bolt to the upper chain wheel. 5 extra bolts () are located at the top of the protective cover () M 8 x 5 (Order No ). In case of malfunction, unfasten the lock nuts (). Remove the protective cover (). KR0-7-0 Check the condition of the shearing bolt (4) and replace it if necessary. Replace protective cover (). 4 KR

32 4. Basic Setup and Operation 4.. Pick Up KR 0 The following applies for all maintenance, mounting, repair and adjustment work: Bring the machine to a standstill. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and round baler from rolling away. The adjacent diagram shows the round baler with a wide pick up (special equipment). Handling and settings for this type of equipment are described in chapter. "Wide Pick Up". KR-0-00 KR 0 The KR 0 and KR 60 round balers can be fitted with pick ups of two different widths. The wide pick up is available to customers as special equipment. The adjacent diagram shows the standard round baler with the "normal" pick up. KR Adjusting the Working Height (low limit) of the Pick Up Risk of crushing when adjusting the pick up working height. Secure the pick up from accidental lowering. The adjustment of the working height of the narrow pick up is made using chains (). Raise the pick up and secure it from accidental lowering. Hang chain link on the hook () according to the desired working height. By hanging the chain on the left or the right hook, the height setting of the pick up is altered by half a chain link. In the basic setup, the distance from the tines to the ground should be approximately 0-0 mm. KR

33 4.. Adjusting the Feeler Wheels Risk of crushing when adjusting the feeler wheels. Secure the pick up from accidental lowering. Set the feeler wheels () on the left and right hand sides of the pick up in such a way that these just touch the ground at the pre-selected pick up working height. To do this undo screws () and () and adjust the height of the feeler wheel in the slot (4). Tighten up the screws again. For very flat crops lying on the ground it may be necessary to have the pick up running on the feeler wheels only, so it adapts to the ground contours better, without hanging it from low limit chains. 4 With particularly short and dry crops it may be that the pick up does not collect the crop optimally even when in a lower working position. The round baler should then be tilted forward by shifting the swinging drawbar (see chapter "Preparing the Round Baler"). KR Adjusting the Height of the Baffle Plate Risk of crushing when adjusting the height of the baffle plate. Secure the pick up from accidental lowering. The height adjustment of the baffle plate () is made with a chain () and carabiner hook (). The setting of the compression rake must be adapted to the prevailing crop conditions (see chapter: "Working with the Round Baler"). KR-0-04

34 4..4 Additional Compression Rake Risk of crushing when mounting and dismounting the compression rake. Secure the pick up from accidental lowering. An additional compression rake () is mounted as standard on the pick up. It rests loose on top of the pick up. The compression rake can be dismounted easily once the pin () has been removed (see chapter "Working with the Round Baler" for use of the additional compression rake). KR Twine Wrapping Mechanism Threading the Twine Attention!- Contamination of tying twine as well as the tying mechanism by oil and grease Effect: Damages to the machine and problems with unrolling of the tying twine Twine, twine tensioner and eyes must not be contaminated with oil or grease. Those parts of the tying device the tying twine or net will rum through, must not be contaminated with oil or grease. Before inserting and threading the twine in the round baler, switch off the PTO shaft and let the machine come to a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. KR Up to six rolls of twine () can be stored in the twine box (). The rolls of twine are secured from falling out by a bar (4). The locking mechanism () prevents the rolls of twine from being laterally displaced.

35 There are lugs () located in the twine box () above the rolls of twine, through which the twine must be fed before the individual rolls of twine (I to VI) are tied. Tie the rolls of twine as follows: (see Fig. KR-0-09 solid line) End Roll of Twine I III Start Roll of Twine III V KR-0-09 (see Fig. KR-0-09 broken line) End Roll of Twine II IV Start Roll of Twine IV VI The knot used when tying the rolls of twine must be kept small so that it can be fed smoothly through twine lugs and through the starter mechanism. KR On the left hand side of the twine box the twine is fed through holes () in the floor of the twine box into the twine holder (). KR-0-007

36 From the twine holders the twine () is fed from above through two twine guide lugs () and laid into the twine brake (4). Feed the twine between the spring clamps () and the screws (5). 5 4 KR From the twine brake the twine () is laid around the drive roller () and fed further to the starter for the double binding mechanism. Arrow () indicates the sense of rotation of the drive roller. The drive roller is divided into three steps. Depending on the selected step into which the twine is inserted, the spacing between loops of twine when wrapping the bales is increased or reduced. Length of Diameter of the Spacing between Crop Roller Stepto be Loops of Twine selected short large small medium medium medium long small large Lead the twine () through the double lug screw () before the starter (9), between the starter roller () and the pressure rollers (5) and (8) and insert in the twine guide lug (4) behind. Also, raise the pressure rollers from the starter roll at the levers (6) and (7) Draw the twine approx. 0 cm out of the twine guide pieces and place on the twine guide plate. Tension the twine after inserting it in the starter. Draw any excess twine back into the twine box. KR-0-0 4

37 4.. The Binding Process for Twine Wrapping The KR 0 and KR 60 round balers can be simultaneously equipped with a net wrapping mechanism as well as the twine wrapping mechanism. Note that only one wrapping mechanism is started at any one time. For this reason only the synthetic cord or the steel cord may be attached to the actuating lever. For twine wrapping in standard models there is mechanical actuation for the starter via a synthetic cord (). The starter is initiated via the actuating lever (). Hold the the actuating cord under tension until the twine is taken by the bale in the bale chamber. KR-0-08 The cutter blade in the net wrapping mechanism must be raised and locked in order to be able to work with twine binding in round balers which are additionally equipped with a net wrapping mechanism. To do this, move the lever () on the right hand side of the machine in direction of the arrow. Rotate the stop () behind the actuating wheel () forwards (see the direction of the arrow). KR

38 During the binding process the twine is fed through twine guides to the right () and left () from the centre outwards and then back in again. The twine is cut off in the end or starting position. The adjacent diagram shows the twine guides with the starter dismounted. KR-0-0 The right and left twine limiters () and (7), with which width of the windings round the bale can be adjusted, are also located on the double twine guide and cutting device, shown dismounted. The twine is fed through twine guides (,6) to knives (4,5) and cut KR Dismounting the Starter Mechanism The starter mechanism on the double binding device may only be dismounted when the PTO shaft is switched off and the machine is at a standstill. Switch off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. 4 KR-0- If a round baler equipped with both twine binding and net wrapping mechanisms is operated for a long period using only the net wrapping device, it is possible to dismount the starter for the double twine binding device and to store it on the left side (KR 60) or the right side (KR 0) of the round baler behind the side plates. Remove the three spring pins () to dismount (the lowest spring pin on the lever (4) is not visible). Take off the lever and place in the twine box. Slide the starter mechanism () from the bracket () in the direction of the arrow and remove. Insert the spring pins again. When remounting the starter mechanism, follow the same procedure in the reverse order. 6

39 Before the starter mechanism can be laid behind the side plates, the twine guide plate () must be unscrewed from the starter (). Lay the twine guide plate in the twine box. KR-0-04 In the KR 0 the bracket () for holding the starter () is located on the right hand side of the machine. Secure the starter with a spring () once inserted in the bracket. KR-0-05 The bracket () for the starter () for the double binding mechanism in the KR 60 is located on the left hand side of the machine. Secure the starter with a spring () here as well. KR

40 4. Pre-selecting the Baling Pressure Bring the machine to a standstill before adjusting the baling pressure. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor and the round baler from rolling away. 0 KR 0 0 The baling pressure on the right and left hand sides of the bale chamber can be infinitely varied at the indicators () on the front side of the round baler. It may not exceed level "". The adjustment is made by loosening the wing nuts used to lock the indicator needles. After completing the adjustment tighten up the wing nuts again. For round balers with comfort controls, the baling pressure is pre-selected at the control and indicator box. In order to gain an insight into the options when setting the baling pressure, please read the relevant sections in the chapter "Special Equipment". KR