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Operating Instructions No.: 956-1 GB Big Pack Baler Big Pack 890 XC Big Pack 1270 XC Big Pack 1290 XC (from Mach. No. 561 000)
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(ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Head of Design and Development) (Wolfgang Ungruh, Head of Quality Assurance) Dear Customer, These are the operating instructions for the KRONE product that you have purchased. These operating instructions contain important information for the correct use and safe operation of the machine.
Contents Contents General ....................I -1 Purpose ........................I -1 Technical Data ......................I -1 1.2.1 General ........................I -1 1.2.2 Manufacturer’s address ..................I -1 1.2.3 Certificate ......................I -1 1.2.4 Identification ......................I -1 1.2.5 Data for enquiries and orders ................. I -1 1.2.6 Use as intended .....................
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Automatic actuator test ..................IV -19 4.11.2 Manual actuator test .................... IV -20 4.12 Currently pending alarm ..................IV -22 4.13 Krone Service ...................... IV -22 6.14 Info ........................IV -22 4.15 Contrast ....................... IV -23 4.16 Alarm message window..................IV -23 4.17...
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Contents Length adjustment of big bales ................V -9 Twine ........................V -9 6.4.1 General ........................V -9 6.4.2 Set the tying twine in place ................... V -10 6.4.3 Threading the tying twine ..................V -12 6.4.4 Electrical twine empty display ................V -14 6.4.5 Twine motion display for upper thread (double knotter) ........
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Contents 8.8.2 Compressed air storage tank ................VIII -13 8.8.3 Brake cylinder ....................VIII -14 Replacing the guide rollers on the packers ............VIII -14 Lubrication ..................IX -1 Special safety instructions ..................IX -1 General ........................IX -1 Lubrication ......................IX -1 Central grease lubrication system .................
Big Pack 1290 / XC. Year of build 1.2.2 Manufacturer’s address The entire identification has the value of a certificate and may not be Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH changed or made illegible! Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10 D-48480 Spelle (Germany) Phone: 0 59 77/935-0 Telefax: 0 59 77/935-339 1.2.5 Data for enquiries and orders...
General 1.2.6 Use as intended The Big Pack 890 / XC; Big Pack 1270 / XC and Big Pack 1290 / XC balers are built exclusively for customary use in agricultural work (use as intended). Any use extending beyond this is considered as not as intended.
General 1.2.8 Technical Data Technical Data Big Pack 890 / XC Big Pack 890 Big Pack 890 XC Single axle Tandem Single axle Tandem Maximum permissible speed 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h Working position length[mm]...
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General Technical Data Big Pack 1270 / XC Big Pack 1270 Big Pack 1270 XC Single axle Tandem Single axle Tandem Maximum permissible speed 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h Working position length[mm] 9140 Transport position length[mm] 7895 Height [mm]...
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General Technical Data Big Pack 1290 / XC Big Pack 1290 Big Pack 1290 XC Single axle Tandem Single axle Tandem Maximum permissible speed 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 65 km/h Working position length[mm] 9140 Transport position length[mm] 7895 Height [mm]...
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General PTO speed 1000 rpm PTO shaft wide-angle on the tractor side free-wheeling clutch on the machine side Hitch Hitch coupling Swinging drawbar (perm. supporting load min. 1200 kg; XC = 1500 kg) (drawbar adjustable in height) Caution! For adjustment the hexagonal head screws must be tightened with a tightening torque according to the „Tightening torque“...
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General Hydraulic connections on the tractor Raising the pick-up (yellow protective cap) single-acting control valve Locking the steering axle (green protective cap) single-acting control valve Depending on version: Basic and Medium - Electronic: Hinging blade bar (red protective cap) double-acting control valve Residual bale ejector/roller chute (blue protective cap) double-acting control valve Comfort - Electronic:...
Safety Safety 2.2 Safety instructions and accident prevention regulations 2.1 Identifying symbols in the 2.2.1 Personal qualification and training operating instructions The Big Pack baler may be used, maintained and The safety instructions contained in these operating repaired only by persons who are familiar with it and instructions that in the case of non-compliance can give have been instructed about the dangers connected rise to danger for persons are identified with the general...
Safety In traffic on public roads the relevant legal 15. Operating devices (ropes, chains, rods, etc.) of regulations (in the Federal Republic of Germany remotely operated devices must be run so the StVZO and StVO) must be complied with. that they do not trigger unintended movements in all transport and working 2.2.4 Safety and accident prevention positions.
Safety 12. Always disengage the PTO if too large angulations 2.2.5 Hitched implements occur and it is not required! 1. Secure implements against rolling away. 13. Caution! After disengaging the PTO danger due to 2. Observe the max. permissible supporting load of the flywheel running on!! Do not come close to the hitch coupling, swinging drawbar or hitch! the implement during this time.
2.2.8 Tyres technical requirements determined by the implement manufacturer! 1. When working on the tyres make sure that the This is guaranteed by original KRONE spare implement is safety shut down and has been parts! secured against rolling away (wheel chocks).
Safety 2.3 Introduction The KRONE Big Pack baler is equipped with all safety devices (protective devices). Not all dangerous spots on this machine can be secured entirely with regard to maintenance of functional ability. You will find corresponding danger warnings on the machine that indicate the remaining residual risks.
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Safety 939 101-4 1000/ MAX. MAX. Before start-up The PTO speed must not exceed 1000 rpm! read and observe the operating The operating pressure of the hydraulic system and safety instructions. must not exceed 200 bar! Order No.: 939 471-1 (1x) Order No.
Safety 2.5 Overview of the Big Pack baler with tandem axle (right-hand side) Knotting area XC cutting system drive Hydraulic oil storage tank Pick-up hydraulics shut-off valve Parking support Twine brake in the twine box Holder for fast-action couplings and plugs Bale chute II - 9...
Safety 2.6 Mode of operation of the BIG PACK XC baler - VFS conveyor system 14 15 13 BP-VFS-004 II - 10...
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Safety As drive the BIG PACK baler requires a tractor The baling ram force is controlled electronically by with a power of 65 kW. hydraulic cylinders (9) on the baling channel flaps. Once the set pack length is reached, the knotter mechanism is The BIG PACK baler is hooked into the hitch coupling or released by the star wheel projecting into the baling the swinging drawbar.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Preparations on the Big Pack Baler 3.1 Special safety instructions • Special caution is required when mounting and detaching the Big Pack baler on and from the tractor. No one may stay between the tractor and Big Pack baler. After successful coupling turn off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Setting the hitching height For the adjustment of the drawbar height the hitch (2) can be adjusted in height by loosening the screws (1). If this is not sufficient the side parts (4) can be adjusted in height by additionally loosening the screws (3).
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler 3.4 Commissioning the Big Pack baler 3.4.1 General Main drive A bevel spur gear serves as main drive. The necessary torque is transmitted through the PTO shaft and a generously dimensioned flywheel. The maximum drive speed must not exceed 1000 rpm.
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Knotter shaft drive The knotter shaft is driven by an angular gear. A PTO shaft transmits the torque through the knotter gear to the knotter shaft. BP380-7-011 XC Cutting system drive The cutting rotor is driven by an upper angular gear. An intermediate shaft transmits the torque through a cam- controlled gearbox onto a lower angular gear.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Pick-up drive through chains (without XC cutting system) The drive is by an upper sprocket. This sprocket is provided with a star ratchet or protected by a shear screw according to version. The torque is now transmitted through a chain onto an intermediate shaft.
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Jack As soon as the Big Pack baler is hitched up, take the load off the support base (3) by turning the crank (1). Withdraw the locking bolt (5) on the lower part of the parking support (2), push in the parking support and secure it in position (4) with the bolt.
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Hydraulic connections According to version, a different number of hydraulic control valves is required on the tractor for the Big Pack baler. The protective caps of the hydraulic hoses (1) placed in the stowage (2) are colour-coded. Perfect identification of the necessary control valve is guaranteed by this: see Chapter 1 “Hydraulic connections on the tractor”...
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler The system screw (1) is held in place with a counter nut (2) and must first be loosened for the system screw to be adjusted. Then the counter nut can be tightened on the housing again (by hand). Screw the system screw (1) as far as it will go for: Tractors with normal hydraulic system (constant pump) Tractors with LS pump and message line that is not...
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Compressed air connections for compressed air brake Snap the coloured coupling heads of the compressed air hoses (1) into the correspondingly coloured couplings on the tractor. First let the yellow coupling head snap in and then the red coupling head.
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler PTO shaft Before pushing the PTO shaft onto the tractor PTO, absolutely brake the flywheel with the holding brake. Flywheel holding brake The belt brake is located at the left side of the machine on the drawbar.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Electrical connection cables The Big Pack baler requires a voltage source for the power supply of the on-board computer. A socket for installation on the tractor is part of the scope of supply. Plug in and secure the connection cables in the corresponding sockets on the baler.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler 3.4.4 Road travel • Travelling on public roads is allowed only with empty baling channel and bale chute folded in. • The maximum speed is 40 km/h / 50 km/h (65 km/h). • Riding on the Big Pack baler is not permitted. •...
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Lighting Connect the lighting system to the tractor electrical system. Check the function of the tail lights (2) and the reflectors (1) and clean these. The same applies for the yellow reflectors attached on the sides of the Big Pack baler and the front white clearance lights.
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Preparations on the Big Pack Baler The wheel chocks (2) are located at the rear on the right and left next to the baling channel. Place the wheel chocks in front of and behind the tyres. The machine is secured against rolling away by this. BPXC0021 Parking support and PTO shaft Slightly crank down the cranked up parking support (4)
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler Compressed air and hydraulic hoses Couple the compressed air hoses (1) and (2) into the corresponding holders on the top of the drawbars. Place the hydraulic hoses (3) in the holders (4). BP380-7-030 For hydraulic brake Plug the hose for the hydraulic brake onto the adapter.
Preparations on the Big Pack Baler 3.4.7 Fire extinguisher A fire extinguisher (1) is installed on the left side of the machine next to the baling channel. Please have the fire extinguisher registered. Only in this way is it guaranteed that the inspections due in each case are performed.
Medium / Comfort control unit Control unit (Medium / Comfort) General description The electronics system consists of the distributor (1), which contains the on-board computer, and the control panel (2), which serves to display information and operate the machine. Distributor: Position: on the left front of the machine under the front cover.
Medium / Comfort control unit Control panel Description of the buttons: Emergency off button On/Off switch (always use the Emergency off button) Buttons for menu control BP890_0031 Open/close menu Buttons for icons displayed above (softkeys) Buttons for icons displayed to the left (softkeys) Switching on: - Unlock the Emergency off button (turn it to the left...
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.4.1 Manual mode basic screen BP890_0002 Current PTO speed in RPM Softkey for switching between Automatic and The current daily bale counter (here counter 1); the Manual operating modes and displaying which mode cut or uncut bale counter is automatically displayed, is currently activated (for buttons located depending on whether cutting is currently in underneath).
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Medium / Comfort control unit Manual mode basic screen (continued) BP890_0002 Softkey for additional headlight for buttons Softkey to raise/lower the lift blade bar for buttons underneath (Comfort version only). underneath (Comfort version only; medium version displays the status of the blades if they Press : Headlight on are present...
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.4.2 Automatic mode basic screen BP890_0003 For a description, see the Manual mode basic screen, Section 4.4.1. Differences: The current bale channel flap pressure in bar The currently set target force of pressure as a % (100% = max.).
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.4.3 Buttons on the machine The Comfort version has a few buttons located externally on the machine that can be used to perform functions on the machine. There are two buttons on the front left of the machine on the front side of the twine box with the following functions: Lift blade bar.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.4.4 Description of the baling process Case 1: Bale channel is empty The Manual mode basic screen always appears at the beginning of the baling process. The bale channel must first be filled to a pressure of about 50 bar there to prevent the bale channel flaps from bending out of shape.
Medium / Comfort control unit Menu guidance You can use the buttons or the menu button underneath them to the left of the control panel to expand a menu bar on the left side of the control panel. It can then be used to make settings for additional functions on the machine.
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F2: Adjust the sensitivity of the direction display F1: Automatic sensor test F2: Manual sensor test Service F1: Diagnostics -> Switch to d (see diagram) Actuator test F2: Krone service (protected area) F1: Automatic actuator test F3: Info: F2: Manual actuator test F4: Control panel Diagnostics Contrast F2: Sensor test ->...
Medium / Comfort control unit Counters You can reach the counter screen in the following manner: In the Manual or Automatic basic screen, press the F2 key on the control panel. The basic menu appears. The counter screen appears after you press the F2 key. Softkeys: Operation with button just to the right or underneath the icons.
Medium / Comfort control unit Opening and closing the bale channel flaps The Open / close the bale channel flaps function is only available with operation in the Comfort version. It works as follows: In the Manual or Automatic basic screen, press the F3 key on the control panel.
Medium / Comfort control unit Adjusting the sensitivity of the direction display You can go to the appropriate screen in the following manner: In the Manual or Automatic basic screen, press the F1 key on the control panel. The basic menu appears. Press the F1 key: The following menu appears Settings...
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.10 Sensor test The sensor test is used to adjust and test the sensors installed on the machine. The PTO must not be turning during the sensor test. You can go to the appropriate screen in the following manner: In the Manual or Automatic basic screen, press the F4 key on the control panel.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.10.1 Automatic sensor test All sensors are checked for errors. This includes errors such as broken cable, short circuit or defective sensor. There is no check to ensure that the setting of the sensors is correct for the automatic test. This must be performed in the Manual sensor test.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.10.2 Manual sensor test In the manual sensor test, the sensors are checked for errors. In addition, the sensor type can be correctly adjusted in the manual sensor test. There is no guarantee the machine is working correctly until after the sensors have been adjusted.
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Medium / Comfort control unit Possible sensors are: No. Sensor symbol Description Comfort Medium Knotter monitoring Measuring Calibration Packer monitoring Packer feed Twine monitoring Flywheel brake Needle connecting rod Bale chute Bale ejector front Bale ejector rear Blade bar up x (if blade is present) Blade active x (if blade is present)
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Medium / Comfort control unit Screen for buttons and pressure sensor: state: 0: Not pressed Pressed Broken cable Short circuit The current actual value (for information only) BP890_0018 Possible buttons / pressure sensors are: Symbol Description Comfort Medium Bale chute up button Bale chute down button Bale ejector in button Bale ejector out button...
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.11 Actuator test The actuator test is used to test the actuators installed on the machine. 1. The PTO must not be turning during the actuator test. 2. Actuators are controlled during the actuator test. This may result in the machine performing unexpected actions.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.11.1 Automatic actuator test All actuators are checked for errors. The test will last for a few seconds. If defective actuators are detected, they will be displayed one under the other on the left side. The actuator surrounded by the frame is the currently displayed actuator.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.11.2 Manual actuator test An actuator cannot be tested unless current is being supplied to it. Because of this, the actuators must be briefly activated manually in the manual test to make it possible to detect any errors in the actuator system. Text surrounded by a frame at the left of the screen: Actuator currently being tested Previous sensor...
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Medium / Comfort control unit Possible digital actuators are: Symbol Description Comfort Medium Knotter cleaning valve Bale channel flap release valve Blade bar valve Y07 Blade bar valve Y08 Bale ejector valve Y05 Bale ejector valve Y06 Bale chute valve Y03 Bale chute valve Y04 Main valve Y01 Main valve Y02...
Alarm numbers are listed in Section 4.14. 4.13 Krone Service You can reach the Krone service area by entering a password. 6.14 Info You can reach the appropriate screen in the following...
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.15 Contrast You can reach the appropriate menu in the following manner: In the Manual or Automatic basic screen, press the F4 key on the control panel. The basic menu appears. Press the F4 key: The Service menu appears.
Medium / Comfort control unit 4.17 Alarm messages Alarm Description Possible cause Remedy Comfort Medium Twine monitoring - twine torn - check twine and twine - end of twine tensioner Packer monitoring - blockage in feed area of the - stop the travel drive packer immediately - PTO speed must be...
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Description Possible cause Remedy Comfort Medium Under-voltage - tractor battery defective - Connect Krone - tractor light machine too weak connection cable directly - 12 V - power supply cable too thin to battery on tractor side or not connected...
Medium / Comfort control unit Alarm Description Possible cause Remedy Comfort Medium Rear bale ejector sensor Sensor or supply line - perform sensor test defective - check sensor + supply line for damage Bale chute up key Key or supply line defective - perform sensor test - check key+ supply line for damage...
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15/30 Battery ground CONTROL CAN 2-H 22.1 /2.6 CAN 2-L 21.1 /2.6 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 06.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Standard power supply Sheet No. Insp. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl.
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-1XRS232 12V plug receptacle SUB-D Stecker SUB-D Stecker SU B-D Stecker for laptop power supply max. 5A 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 22.04.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Interfaces Sheet No. Insp. State Modification...
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Upper blade bar Blade activ e Measuring Calibr ation Pack er monitor ing Packer supply Cord monitoring 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 08.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Inputs Insp. Sheet No. State Modification...
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/2.4 Needle connecting rod Knotter monitoring Bale chute Bale set-down Fr ont bale ejector Rear bale ejector 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Inputs Sheet No. Insp. State Modification...
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Bale channel flap pr es sure Force of press ure right Force of pressure left Forc e sensors s imulation 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 07.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Force measurement Sheet No.
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Blade bar up Blade bar down Bale ejector in Bale ejec tor out Bale chute up Bale chute down 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Manual control Sheet No. Insp. State...
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+KB1X3-1X3b +KB1X3-1X3b +KB1X3-1X3b -1X3a -1X3a -1X3a -X100 -X100 -X100 /2.3 /9.1 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Outputs Insp. Sheet No. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl. for Repl.
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-1X3a -1X3a -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 /8.8 /10.1 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 08.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Outputs Sheet No. Insp. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl. for Repl.
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+KB1X1-1X1b +KB1X1-1X1b -1X1a -1X1a -1X1a -X100 -X100 -X100 /9.7 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 13.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 288-0 Outputs for lighting / knotter blower Insp. Sheet No. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl.
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CONTROL CAN 2-H 22.1 /2.6 CAN 2-L 21.1 /2.6 BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 06.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Standard power supply Sheet No. Insp. State Modification Date Name...
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12V plug receptacle SUB-D Stecker SUB-D Stecker SU B-D Stecker for laptop power supply max. 5A BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 22.04.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Interfaces Sheet No. Insp. State...
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Blade activ e Measuring Calibr ation Pack er monitor ing Packer supply Cord monitoring BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 08.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Inputs Insp. Sheet No. State Modification...
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Knotter monitoring Bale chute Bale set-down Fr ont bale ejector Rear bale ejector BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Kloepper Loc ation 303 289-0 Inputs Sheet No. Insp. State Modification...
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Force of press ure right Force of pressure left Forc e sensors s imulation BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 07.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Force measurement Insp. Sheet No.
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Bale ejector in Bale ejec tor out Bale chute up Bale chute down BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Plant Krone-No.: Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Manual control Sheet No. Insp. State Modification...
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+KB1X3-1X3b -1X3a -1X3a -1X3a -X100 -X100 -X100 /2.3 /9.1 BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 12.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Outputs Insp. Sheet No. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl.
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-X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 -X100 /8.8 /10.1 BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 08.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Outputs Sheet No. Insp. State Modification Date Name Norm O rigin Repl.
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-1X1a -1X1a -1X1a -X100 -X100 -X100 /9.7 BIG PACK 890/1270/1290 Comfort 21.05.2003 G ar mann Date 13.03.2002 Krone-No.: Plant Per son i. C. Loc ation Kloepper 303 289-0 Outputs for lighting / knotter blower Insp. Sheet No. State Modification Date...
Basic control unit Control unit - Basic General description The electronics system consists of the distributor (1), which contains the actual electronics, and the control unit, which is used to operate the baler. Distributor: Position: on the left front of the machine under the front cover.
Basic control unit Description of the baling process At the beginning of the baling process, the pressure must be set initially to about 50 bar. The pressure can be read on the pressure gauge. When the pressure has reached 50 bar, the baling process can begin. Once the channel has been filled and the bale channel flaps have been opened, the pressure can be set high enough so that the bales are sufficiently solid.
Working with the Big Pack Baler Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.1 Special safety instructions • The following is a basic rule for all maintenance, mounting, repair and adjustment tasks: Turn off the PTO. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Apply the flywheel brake. •...
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Working with the Big Pack Baler Height adjustment of the baffle plate (roller-type crop guard) The height adjustment of the baffle plate depends on the following factors: Crop Length of the crop Windrow size Which setting? Long Short Large Small Straw / Hay Baffle plate high Straw / Hay...
6.2.1.3 Cutting length The cutting system of the Big Pack 890 XC can be fitted with a maximum of 16 blades. The Big Pack 1270 XC / 1290 XC with a maximum of 26 blades. The theoretical cutting length is then 44 mm.
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.2.1.4 Changing blades The conveyor channel must be cleaned before blades are changed. Blades are changed on the right and left side of the machine. The left side of the machine is described below. The same applies for the right side of the machine.
Working with the Big Pack Baler Unlocking the blade shaft • Unlock the locking lever (1) (Pos. II) • The blades (2) can now be removed vertically upward • Set the new blades in place. • Secure the blade shaft with the locking lever (1) (Pos.
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.2.2 Bale chute When it is unfolded, the bale chute represents an extension of the baling channel. To make it possible to set down big packs properly, the bale chute must be on the same level as the base of the baling channel. This can be adjusted with the nuts (1) on either side of the baling channel.
Working with the Big Pack Baler • Open the shut-off valve (1). • To extend the bale chute (2), raise the safety sleeve (3) and move the lower control lever (4) into position (b). • To retract the bale chute (2), raise the safety sleeve (3), activate the control lever (4) and move it to position (a).
Working with the Big Pack Baler In the Basic or Medium design, this is done by activating it with the upper control lever on the rear left of the machine. • Raise the safety sleeve (2) and move the control lever (3) to position (a) or (b).
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.3 Length adjustment of big bales The length adjustment for big bales can be made on the left side of the machine from the ladder. Turning the crank (1) selects the length of big bales. The pointer (2) on the scale (3) is designed as an adjustment aid.
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.4.2 Set the tying twine in place Each time before you set new tying twine in place, the knotter shaft must be secured so that the needle yoke cannot be put in motion. To do this, move the safety lever (1) from Position (a) to Position (b) and set it down on the journal (2).
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Working with the Big Pack Baler Double knotter Number of rollers Number of rollers Number of Machine type Twine/knotter Twine/knotter Reserve knotters (twine down) (twine up) Big Pack 890 Big Pack 1270 Big Pack 1290 When placing the tying twine in the BP 890 Doppelknoter twine box, make certain that the labelling on the rolls can be read.
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.4.3 Threading the tying twine (Single knotter) Thread the tying twine coming through the lower twine openings through the outer twine guide and into the eyes. From here, thread them through the twine tension springs (5) into the tying needles and knot them on the corresponding eyes.
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Working with the Big Pack Baler Double knotter for lower twine strand Thread the tying twine coming through the lower twine openings through the outer twine guide and into the brakes. From here, thread them through the twine tension springs into the tying needles and knot them on the corresponding eyes.
Working with the Big Pack Baler Double knotter for the upper twine strand The twine (1) is fed in through the eyes (2) of the twine box through the twine guide (3) and through the eyes (9) into the brake (4). From there it goes through the eyes of the tension arm (5) and through the insertion arm (6) onto the upper side of the bale.
Working with the Big Pack Baler 6.4.5 Twine motion display for upper thread (double knotter) The upper twine motion is monitored by reflectors (twine motion indicator) positioned above the machine. While the bale is being formed, the twine motion indicator should move back and forth in a pulsing cycle. All indicators generally rise and lower at the same time except in the event of a malfunction.
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Working with the Big Pack Baler VI - 16...
Settings Settings 7.1 Special safety instructions • The following is a basic rule for all maintenance, mounting, repair and adjustment tasks: Turn off the PTO. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Apply the flywheel brake. • Put the Big Pack baler into operation only if all protective devices are attached and in proper working order! •...
Settings Standard knotter Make adjustments with the twine threaded 7.2.2 Height of the needles on the knotter To adjust the height of the needles (4) when these are entering the knotting system, start a binding process and then turn the flywheel manually in the normal sense of operation until the lower roller of the needle point is located above the cleaning disc of driver (2).
Settings 7.2.4 Needles in idle position If the needle yoke is in the idle position, i.e. the crank arm (1) and the needle drive connecting rod (2) are extended, there must be a distance „c“ = 0 - 20 mm between the cross tube of needle yoke (4) and brake (3).
Settings 7.2.5 Needles to the baling ram To adjust the needles to the baling ram, first dismount the drive PTO shaft of the knotter shaft. After that, turn the baling ram on the flywheel manually in the direction it runs in until the crank arms and the plunger rod are perfectly aligned (i.e.
Settings 7.3 Twine bar The twine bar (1) moves the tying twine away from the needle and pushes it against the knotter hook. If the tying twine is not grasped by the twine bars, the knotter hook cannot receive the tying twine. 7.3.1 Setting for the twine bar Trigger the tying process manually (see section “Triggering the tying process manually”).
Settings 7.4 Setting of the twine brake Single knotter The twine brakes (2) are located in the twine box. The tying twine (1) is held under tension by the setting screws (3). Different types of tying twine may have different friction properties.
Settings Twine tension on the upper twine strand The upper strands of twine (1) should be held by the brakes (2) up to a drawing force of 80 - 100 N. Before the twine brakes will allow the twine to slip through, the twine tension arm (3) should move down- ward against the spring force until the twine (1) is guided through the eye of the tension arm (4) almost without...
Settings Cleaning the running rails The cleaning rails (2) are positioned on the four rollers (3). They remove dirt deposits on the baling ram from the running rails. To adjust, loosen the screws (1) and adjust the cleaning rails to the dimension a = 1 - 2 mm. Tighten the screws again.
Settings 7.7 Adjusting the clutch 1. Adjust the set screw (14) so that the clutch catch (18) lies on the middle of the roller with B = 5 - 8 mm (19) when the clutch is completely disengaged. 2. If the anvil (15) is lying flush against the set screw (14) the back of the restraining rake (12) must be parallel to the rear wall of the conveyor channel.
Settings 7.9 Adjusting the triggering sensitivity The purpose of the spring (23) is to move the restraining rake into the position it swings back into through the anvil (15) and the threaded rod (13) after the fodder has been pushed in. The anvil (15) must come up to touch the set screw (24) for this to happen.
Settings 7.11 Position of the sensors / buttons For instructions on how to adjust the sensors, please refer to the section “Adjusting the sensor” Position of the sensors on the BP 890 / BP 1270 / BP 1290 Left-hand side of the machine Bale ejector button XC blade bar sensor 6.
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Settings Right-hand side of the machine Position of the sensors on the BP 890 / BP 1270 / BP 1290 Sensor: A= packer feed B= packer monitoring Sensor: knotter Sensor: A= measuring B= calibrating Sensor: force right / force left VII - 12...
Settings 7.12 Adjusting the sensors 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 nut until dimension “a” = 3 mm is reached. •...
Settings 7.13 Basic setting of the flywheel belt brake The belt brake is positioned on the left side of the flywheel. If the braking action is no longer adequate when the belt brake is applied, it can be readjusted by lengthening the spindle (1).
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Special safety instructions • Commissioning, upkeep, maintenance and cleaning tasks must only be performed when the machine is at a standstill. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Apply the flywheel brake. •...
Care and maintenance Cleaning The Big Pack Baler, especially the knotter, must be cleaned of chaff and dust after every use. Under very dry working conditions, the cleaning must be repeated several times daily. The packer control system and the flywheel must also be cleaned daily of chaff and dust.
• Spare parts that are used must correspond to the technical requirements of the machine manufacturer. Because of this, you should use only KRONE original replacement parts. • Repair jobs on the hydraulic system should only be performed by trained and authorised professionals.
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Care and maintenance Comfort hydraulics Changing the filter: The hydraulic filter (5) is located in the front part of the drawbar and must also be replaced once a year. On the process for changing the filter, see the section entitled On-board hydraulics.
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Care and maintenance Emergency manual activation 1. Controlling the force of pressure • The pressure adjustment of the bale channel flaps can be made in Emergency mode while the machine is running. Special caution must be exercised when making the adjustment.
Care and maintenance 8.6.3 Circuit diagrams of the hydraulic system Work hydraulics part I for Basic, Medium and Comfort version electronics Anschluss an Schlepperhydraulik: 1x EW Pick-up / Stuetzfuss (gelb) Tractor hydraulics connections 1x EW Lenkachse (gruen) 1xEW pick-up /support base (yellow) 1xEW steering axle (green) Pickup (version 1)
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Care and maintenance Work hydraulics part II for Comfort version electronics Connection on tractor hydraulics: Anschluss an Schlepperhydraulik: 1xEW / (DW) supply / pressure (red) 1x EW / (DW) Vorlauf / Druck (rot) 1xT (DW) return / tank (blue) 1x T / (DW) Ruecklauf / Tank (blau) 1xLS load alarm line (blue) 1x LS Lastmeldeleitung (blau)
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Care and maintenance Work hydraulics part II for Basic and Medium version electronics Roller chute and bale ejector (version 1) Rollenschurre und Ballenausschieber (Variante 1) (nur Medium) 334-997 282-203 919-603 Connection to the tractor hydraulics: 919-714 2x DW blade bar (red) 2x DW bale ejector / roller chute (blue) Aufkleber Sticker for direction...
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Care and maintenance On-board hydraulics for Basic and Medium version electronics Variante 2: Version 2: On-board hydraulics for Basic and Medium electronics Bordhydraulik fuer Basis- und Medium-Elektronik Plu. cyl. 921-114 Front hood (Fronthaube) 2x 918-435 (1270/90) 921-122 1x 918-435 (before yoke) (890) (vor Joch) Plu.-Zyl.
Care and maintenance Checking and changing the oil on the gearboxes 8.7.1 General • When checking the oil level on the gearboxes, care must be taken that the Big Pack Baler is in a horizontal position. Use the lower edges of the twine boxes as a reference surface. •...
Care and maintenance 8.7.4 Distributor gearbox The distributor gearbox (2) is located on the left side of the machine. Checking the oil Check the oil level in the distributor gear box (2) each time before using the machine. To do this, screw out the control screw (1).
Care and maintenance 8.7.6 Cutting system drive gearbox for the Big Pack XC, upper and lower On the right side of the machine there is an angular gearbox (upper) and a pick-up/cutting system distributor gearbox (lower). Oil monitoring Check the oil level in the upper angular gear box (3) each time before using the machine.
Care and maintenance Compressed air system 8.8.1 General Before draining out water from condensation from the compressed air storage tanks make certain that the machine is secured to prevent it from rolling. Engage the parking brake and secure the wheels with chocks. Big Pack Balers that are equipped with a compressed air brake have two compressed air storage tanks as well as a pneumatic brake cylinder.
Care and maintenance 8.8.3 Brake cylinder Before dismounting the membrane cylinder, bleed off the excess pressure from the compressed air system. There is danger of injury! No special maintenance is required for the brake cylinder (1). At least once every two years the membrane brake cylinder should be removed, disassembled, cleaned, fitted with new wear parts and reassembled.
Lubrication Lubrication 9.1 Special safety instructions • Commissioning, upkeep, maintenance and cleaning tasks must only be performed when the machine is at a standstill. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Apply the flywheel brake. • Secure the Big Pack baler and tractor against rolling. •...
Lubrication Lubrication points The following table contains a list of lubrication points on the Big Pack Baler and the number of lubrication nipples. Lubrication points Number of lubrication nipples Baling ram drive crank journal right and left Baling ram drive plunger pins right and left Bearing rollers on the plunger, right and left Guide rollers on the conveyor and feeder packer Cam track pick-up, right...
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Lubrication Lubrication points on the Big Pack Baler (left side of the machine) IX - 3...
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Lubrication Lubrication points on the Big Pack Baler (right side of the machine) IX - 4...
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Lubrication Lubrication points on the Big Pack Baler with MultiCut cutting system (left side of the machine) IX - 5...
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Lubrication Lubrication points on the Big Pack Baler with MultiCut cutting system (right side of the machine) IX - 6...
Lubrication 9.4 Central grease lubrication system 9.4.1 Method of operation of the BEKA-MAX central grease lubrication system: The BEKA-MAX central grease lubrication system operates on a progressive basis and is capable of using grease to NLGI Class 2. „Progressive“ signifies that the bearings are lubricated in a progressive sequence, i.e. one after the other.
Lubrication "X” 9.4.3 Function description, central Variante mit "X” lubricating pump EP-1: 1,9 kg Behälter Ø151 Method of Operation: The DC motor (10) provides a continuos drive to the eccentric (5) with thrust ring (6). This cam arrangement produces the suction and pressure stroke of the primary piston (7) and the integrated check value (8) prevents return of lubricant.
Lubrication 9.4.5 Description of control Integrated electronic control unit S-EP 4 with data memory for pump type EP-1 The electronic control unit S-EP 4 is used for control of a central lubrication system, governed according to operating times, both for progressive systems (EP-1 pumps) and for multi-line systems (OC-1 pumps). Sequence of steps of operation: (Time of lubrication;...
-35°C up to +75°C Enclosure: IP 65 Inoperative period: 0,5 h - 8 h Adjusting Krone Big Pack 88 / 127 / 128 0,5 h Time of lubrication: Time range I: 1 min. - 16 min. Time range II: 2 min. bis 32 min.
Lubrication 9.4.7 Signals of control Signals of the LED and the external signal lamp: Signal of operating readiness: 1,5 sec. 0,5 sec. Signals lubricating procedure: 0,5 sec. 2 sec. Malfunction Operation of electric grease level indicator 1 sec. Malfunction 2 sec. Operation of pressure relief valve 4 sec.
Tying unit Tying Unit 10.1 Special instructions 10.1.1 Safety instructions • All maintenance, adjustment and repair tasks on knotters must only be performed when the machine is at a standstill. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Set the flywheel brake hydraulically or mechanically.
Tying unit 10.2.2 Knotter hook The closer is held under tension by the compression spring (3) and presses on the knotter tongue roller. The setting dimension of the compression spring is 28.5 -0.5 Not enough contact pressure results in ties not being made (and in some cases tying in cord ends);...
Tying unit 10.2.4 Knot extractor Make certain the extractor comb on the knot extractor glides lightly along the back of the knotter hook in the middle. Adjusting the knot extractor too narrowly will cause wear on the control cams of the knotter disc and on the knot extractor.
Tying unit 10.3 Double knotter 10.3.1 The knotter hook Tension is placed on the closed (1) on the knotter hook (2) by the springs (3). The spring force can be adjusted by a hexagonal nut (4). If the clamping effect on the knotter tongue is too great, the knot will be left hanging in the jaw.
Tying unit The clamping strength is adjusted at the hexagonal nut (3) which tensions the helical spring (2) on the twine retainer. The twine retainer should clamp the twine just tightly enough for it not to be pulled out of the twine retainer during the tying process.
Tying unit 10.3.4 Aligning the blade lever To align the blade lever (1), release the knotter fastening (3) on the baling channel and rotate the frame upward around the knotter drive shaft. To bend the blade lever (1) prepare a suitable alignment lever about 400 mm long (2) according to Fig.
Perform the necessary repair tasks immediately after the harvest season. Draw up a list of all replacement parts you will need. This will make it easier for your KRONE dealer to process your orders and you will be certain that your machine will be ready for use at the beginning of the next season.
Placing the machine in service again 12 Placing the machine in service again 12.1 Special safety instructions • The following is a basic rule for all maintenance, mounting, repair and adjustment tasks: Bring the machine to a stop. Turn off the engine. Remove the ignition key. Engage the flywheel brake.
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(2). Check whether the shear screw is broken. If necessary, replace the screw M10 x 60, DIN 931-10.9. Use only original KRONE replacement parts. An error is indicated by an error message at the control panel and a...
Malfunctions - causes - remedies 13.3 Additional malfunctions Cause or remedy Fault 1. Cable connection, 3-pin plug to tractor defective. Horn for twine empty display does not engage for end of twine or torn twine. 1. Twine torn, twine tensioner is lying against the angle Horn for twine empty display engages.
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Malfunctions - causes - remedies Cause or remedy Fault 1. Readjust the twine brake. Clean or replace if neces- sary. 2. Readjust the knotter shaft brake. 3. Remove wound up twine. 4. Align the baling trigger mechanism. 5. Check and readjust the twine bar. BP 380-7-137 Knotter coil (twine has wound around the knotter hook and is torn.)
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Malfunctions - causes - remedies Fault Cause or remedy 1. Dull twine blade — sharpen the cutting edge of the Ends of knots frayed. twine blade or replace the blade. 2. Not enough tension on the twine retainer — tension Knots only in the twine strand guided up by the needle.
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Malfunctions - causes - remedies Fault Cause or remedy Knots suspended on the knotter hook. 5. If the scraper path of the blade lever is not long enough (the blade lever can be deformed by a dull twine blade) — remove the blade lever and align it, or replace it if necessary.
Malfunctions - causes - remedies 13.4 Malfunctions on the double knotter Experience has shown that a majority of tying problems are the result of insufficient twine tension. Check the twine path and twine tension before starting work. A list appears below with the most frequent malfunctions, their cause and a note on how to eliminate them. Otherwise reference is made to the chapter in which the topic in question is explained in greater detail.
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Malfunctions - causes - remedies Malfunction Possible cause Remedy First knot: (closing The twine bar has not grasped Readjust the twine bar. knot) present only in the lower strand of twine. the upper twine Check the needle setting. strand. Second knot: (starting The twine bar is adjusted to be Adjust the twine bar in the direction of the knot)
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Malfunctions - causes - remedies Remedy Malfunction Possible cause Check the twine bar mechanism and its setting. No knot present, Twine bar is not activated. neither on the upper nor on the lower Switch the knotter tongue. twine strand. Damaged knotter tongue. Increase the tension on the knotter tongue.
Malfunctions - causes - remedies 13.5 Troubleshooting in the central lubrication system Fault Eliminating malfunctions Find out what is causing the blockage and eliminate the Blockage in the system or in any bearing con- cause. nected to it. PROCEDURE Manually activated systems. First check whether the conveyor pump is working and is sup- The hand lever cannot be moved or is hard plying lubricant to the main distributor.
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