Krone EASYCOLLECT 6000 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

Operating instructions

150 000 054 00 EN

Maize header

EASYCOLLECT 6000
EASYCOLLECT 7500
EASYCOLLECT 9000

(Machine No. 535 500 or higher)

Summary of Contents for EASYCOLLECT 6000

Page 1: ...Operatinginstructions 150 000 054 00 EN Maize header EASYCOLLECT 6000 EASYCOLLECT 7500 EASYCOLLECT 9000 Machine No 535 500 or higher ...

Page 2: ...ur machine by stating the number quoted on the reverse EC Declaration of Conformity corresponding to the EC Directive 98 37 EC We Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Heinrich Krone Str 10 D 48480 Spelle Germany declare in our sole responsibility that the product Krone Maize Header Types EasyCollect 6000 EasyCollect 7500 EasyCollect 9000 tto which this declaration refers corresponds to the relevant ...

Page 3: ...ure of spare parts IV 4 2 2 10 Impermissible modes of operation IV 4 2 3 Safety instructions on the machine IV 5 2 3 1 Location of the warning pictograms on the machine IV 6 2 3 2 Location of the general warning signs on the machine IV 8 3 Start up III 1 3 1 Special safety instructions III 1 3 2 Stop points III 1 3 3 Storage III 1 3 4 Attaching III 2 3 4 1 Adjusting the adapter frame III 2 3 4 2 P...

Page 4: ...ser gearbox right left IV 6 4 4 Laid maize worm drive belt right left IV 7 4 4 1 Checking the drive belt tension IV 7 4 4 2 Correcting the drive belt tension IV 7 4 5 Collector pre tension right left IV 8 4 5 1 Checking the collector pre tension IV 8 4 5 2 Correcting the collector pre tension IV 8 4 6 Scraper right left IV 9 4 6 1 Adjusting the scraper IV 9 4 7 Tips IV 10 4 7 1 Adjusting the side ...

Page 5: ...data 1 2 1 General aspects These operating instructions apply to the EASYCOLLECT6000 EASYCOLLECT7500and EASYCOLLECT9000maizeheader 1 2 2 Address of the manufacturer MaschinenfabrikBernardKroneGmbH Heinrich Krone Str 10 D 48480Spelle Germany Telephone 05977 935 0 Fax 0 59 77 935 339 Email info ldm krone de 1 2 3 Declaration EC Declaration of Conformity corresponding to the EC Directive See the insi...

Page 6: ... repair conditions set by themanufacturer 1 2 7 Technical data All information illustrations and technical data in this operating manual are in keeping with the latest state of technology at the point of publication Design modifications at any time without statement of reason shall be reserved Type EASYCOLLECT 6000 EASYCOLLECT 7500 EASYCOLLECT 9000 Length mm 2190 2190 2190 Height in working positi...

Page 7: ...weights Number of weights weights for Big X V8 for BigX V12 EasyCollect6000 EasyCollect7500 EasyCollect6000 EasyCollect7500 1 Coverplate 3 3 3 3 2 Base plate 1 1 1 1 3 Intermediateplate 4 6 3 5 4 Floor plate 1 1 1 1 Steel design Item Designation of Number of weights Number of weights weights for Big X V8 for BigX V12 EasyCollect6000 EasyCollect7500 EasyCollect6000 EasyCollect7500 1 Main weight 1 1...

Page 8: ...I 4 General aspects ...

Page 9: ...understands the full scope of the information and instructions contained in the operating instructions Repair work not described in these operating instructions may be performed by authorised specialist workshops only 2 2 2 Dangers in failure to comply with the safety instructions Failure to comply with the safety instructions may put people the environment and the machine at risk Failure to compl...

Page 10: ...d the transport dimensions 14 Check and attach transport equipment such as lighting warning signs and necessary protective devices 15 Operating devices ropes chains rods etc of remotely operated devices must be run so that they do not trigger unintended movements in all transport and working positions 16 Ensure that the maize header is in the prescribed condition for road travel and lock it accord...

Page 11: ...at the selected PTO shaft speed of the tractor agrees with the permissible speed of the device 9 Before switching on the PTO shaft make sure that no person is in the hazard area of the device 10 Never switch on the PTO with the engine turned off 11 While working with the PTO nobody is permitted to stay in the range of the turning PTO or PTO shaft 12 Always switch off the PTO in the case of excessi...

Page 12: ...king on the electrical system always disconnect the power supply 7 If protective equipment is subject to wear check it periodically and replace it in due time 8 When performing electric welding work on the forage harvester and mounted implements disconnect cables at the generator and battery 9 Spare parts must at least correspond to the technical requirements defined by the device manufacturer Thi...

Page 13: ...ndinghazardinformationreferringtoresidual dangers is located on the machine We have implemented the hazard warnings in the form ofwarningpictograms In the following you will find important information on the locations of these warning pictogram and an associateddescription supplementation Familiarise yourself with the statement of the warning pictograms The adjacent text and the selected location ...

Page 14: ...ningthe machine read the operatinginstructionsand safetyinstructionsand heed them Order no 939 471 1 1x 2 Do not touch any moving parts of the machine Wait until they have come to a complete stop Order No 939 410 2 2x Spændfastgørelsesskruerne EC200021 2 4 4 6 6 6 5 8 5 3 2 3 1 9 9 7 7 ...

Page 15: ...t climb onto the machine if the PTO shaft is connected and the engine runs Order No 939 408 2 3x 5 Do not stay in the swivel area of the outrigger arms Keepyourdistance Order No 939 469 1 2x 7 Stop points Order No 942 012 1 2x 8 Tighten the fastening bolts Order No 27 000 182 0 1x 210 Nm 27 000 182 0 9 Do not enter the hazardousareabetween thefrontattachment unit and the machine Order No 942 312 0...

Page 16: ... 2 Location of the general warning signs on the machine 1 EASYCOLLECT 6000 Order No 942 437 0 EASYCOLLECT7500 Order No 942 414 0 EASYCOLLECT9000 Order No 942 415 0 2 EASYCOLLECT 6000 Order No 942 301 0 EASYCOLLECT 7500 9000 Order No 942 341 1 ...

Page 17: ... 6000 Order No 942 320 0 9000 2x 5 Order No 942 440 0 2x 4 EASYCOLLECT6000 Order No 942 437 0 EASYCOLLECT7500 Order No 942 438 0 EASYCOLLECT9000 Order No 942 439 0 2x 6 Fullyreflectingadhesive strips Order No 924 625 0 Order No 924 626 0 ...

Page 18: ...II 10 Safety ...

Page 19: ... from the forage harvester The accident prevention regulations must be complied with absolutely On public roads and paths the EASYCOLLECT6000and EASYCOLLECT 7500 maize header must always be in the transport position In this case the transport height must be set so that the max permissible height of 4 m is not exceeded The EASYCOLLECT 9000 maize header must be placed on a special transport carriage...

Page 20: ...0090 4 1 2 EC200080 a Check the axle base a between the holding bolt 1 3 of the adapter frame on the maize header and if necessary adapt it to the size of the pendulum frame Make the adjustment equally on the right and left of the adapter frame Loosen the screw connections 2 and shift the pendulum frame holders 3 to the correct distance Tighten the screw connections 2 Before driving the forage har...

Page 21: ...ing it forward The pendulum frame 1 must be unlocked and the locking pin 6 must be in position II unlocked 3 4 3 Coupling Drive the forage harvester up to the maize header so that the pendulum frame 1 stands just in front of the adapter frame 2 and the holding bolts 4 are located against the stop surfaces of the holding claws 3 Raise the pendulum frame 1 with lifting hydraulics until the locking h...

Page 22: ...ct the connection cable 3 of the sensors Swing the locking lever 2 to the rear and engage it on the locking pin 3 with spring plug 4 Check that the pendulum frame hooks correctly into the holding bolts 1 and the locking hooks on both sides Push the joint fork 1 onto the drive journal 2 of the main angular gear until the closure engages For additional settings to operate the maize header see the op...

Page 23: ...ll of the drive 3 5 1 Folding in the tubular bar on the right left Transport must only be performed with the right left tubular bars folded inward Pull off the linch pins 2 on both holders and fold the tubular arm 1 over to the inside 1 EC200180 1 2 2 Push the middle tubular bar 3 before folding the side parts in until it no longer protrudes beyond the central part 4 EC200570 4 3 ...

Page 24: ... Swinging the maize header up Swing the maize header 1 up completely with the forage harvester hydraulics until the latch 2 snaps into place Check that the outriggers are locked on both sides in the latches 2 1 2 EC200200 ...

Page 25: ... lights on the right left Connect connection cables 2 of the indicators and position lights 1 in the relevant socket 3 on both sides of the maize header Check the lighting for function 3 5 3 Parking supports in transport position on the right left Stop the machine Remove the spring cotter pins 2 and push in parking supports 1 Secure position with spring cotter pin 2 1 1 1 2 EC200230 1 2 3 EC200250...

Page 26: ...n the case of self propelled working machines the harvesting attachments must be included in the operating permission of the working machine if necessary extend the operating permission The conditions of the operating permission must be complied with The driving speed of the forage harvester has to be adapted to the local conditions 3 6 Working position 3 6 1 Removing the protective cover Stop the...

Page 27: ...n of the tubular bar 1 with linch pins 2 3 6 4 Adjusting the plant dividers Adjust the plant divider 1 to the height of the crop in question so that the plants are guided by the tubular bars in the upper plant area when being drawn into the cutting unit The height of the plant divider 1 can be adjusted with hydraulic cylinders 2 by pressing the activation keys 3 1 2 1 EC200290 3 The length of the ...

Page 28: ...e before the machine is used Replace damaged safety devices immediately 3 7 2 Using the maize header Move the maize header to the working position and lower it down to the ground or to the wanted cutting height Turn on the maize header drive and adjust it to workingspeed Drive into the crop material with the forage harvester The driving and collector speed should be based on the conditions of usag...

Page 29: ...age harvester hydraulics into the working position and let it down on the ground Move in the locking cylinder 1 with the forage harvester hydraulics Activation keys for folding in the maize header Stop the machine 3 7 4 Autopilot optional The autopilot function is available only if sensors 1 and autopilot equipment have been fitted The automatic pilot guides the forage harvester along the maize ro...

Page 30: ...ccident and damage Place hydraulic hoses and electrical connection cable on the maize header Open the protective cover 3 Pull the joint fork 1 off of the drive journal 2 of the mainangulargear Open the locking hook 1 Remove the spring cotter pin 3 pull the locking lever 2 from the locking pin 4 and swing it forward Lowerthependulumframeoftheforageharvester until the receiving claws are below the h...

Page 31: ...ed Tightening torque MA Only perform tasks on the hydraulic system when all excess pressure has been released Liquid escaping under high pressure can penetrate through the skin and cause severe injuries In the event of injuries find a physician immediately There is danger of infection After all repair maintenance and cleaning tasks are complete all protective coverings and safety mecha nisms must ...

Page 32: ...2 Maintenance 4 2 1 Tightening torques on the aluminium gears EC100660 72 Nm 9 Nm 17 Nm 210 Nm 210 Nm 49 Nm EC100662 49 Nm 85 Nm 72 Nm 72 Nm 72 Nm 80 Nm EC100661 17 Nm 72 Nm 30 Nm 72 Nm 9 Nm 49 Nm EC100663 ...

Page 33: ... the monitoring drill hole If necessary add more oil through the monitoring drill hole Screw in the oil level monitoring screw 2 again Changing the oil Unscrew the oil drain screw 3 on the main angular gearbox 1 Capture the oil in a suitable container Screw on the oil drain screw 3 again Unscrew the oil level monitoring screw 2 on the main angular gearbox 1 Add oil for filling quantity and type of...

Page 34: ...llect the oil in a suitable container Screw on the oil drain screw 3 again Unscrew the oil level control screw 2 on the transfer gearbox 1 Add oil for filling quantity and type of oil see Chapter 4 3 1 Screw in the oil level control screw 2 again Mount the gear skid 4 Dispose of old oil properly 4 3 4 Checking the oil level and changing the oil in the collector gearbox right left Check the oil lev...

Page 35: ...ecks and oil changes while the maize header is horizontal in its working position Checking the oil level Unscrew the oil level control screw 2 on the angular gearbox 1 The oil level must reach up to the control hole If necessary add more oil through the control hole Screw in the oil level control screw 2 again Changing the oil Getriebekufe 4 durch Lösen der Schraub verbindungen 5 demontieren Unscr...

Page 36: ...il through the control hole Screw in the oil level control screw 2 again Changing the oil Swing the maize header into its working position Unscrew the oil level control screw 2 on the dresser gearbox 1 Collect the oil in a suitable container Screw in the oil level control screw 2 again Swing the maize header into its transport position Unscrew the oil level control screw 2 on the dresser gearbox 1...

Page 37: ...hange the drive belts in pairs Check the drive belt 3 tension in the middle by pressing in pressing force about 50 N If the depth of pressing in is a approx 20 mm the tension of the drive belt is correct if necessary correct it 4 4 2 Correcting the drive belt tension Loosen the mounting screws 1 a little Loosen the counter nut 2 and correct the pretension by turning the nut 3 Check the tension of ...

Page 38: ... compression spring 1 is correctly pre tensioned if the dimension is a 325 330 mm If necessary correct the collector pre tension 4 5 2 Correcting the collector pre tension Loosen the counter nut 2 and correct the pretension of the compression spring 1 by turning the hexagonal nut 3 Check the dimension a again if necessary repeat the process Tighten the counter nut 2 a 3 EC100410 1 2 3 EC100411 ...

Page 39: ...and press the scraper 1 against the back of the collector 2 Distance a 1 3 mm EC100664 X y a 4 a b 1 5 Setting of the gaps b The scrapers 1 must be aligned parallel to the collector fingers 4 in the area marked X The scrapers 1 must be extended back conically in the areamarked Y a 4 If necessary align the cover 5 as well by loosening the screws 6 2 3 EC200420 a 1 1 4 6 Tighten the screw connection...

Page 40: ...ift the adjusting plate 3 until the bottom edge of the side tip 1 is at the height of the bottom edges of the tips Tighten the screw connections 2 4 7 2 Adjusting the central tip Loosen the screws 2 a little Adjust the central tip 1 so that the bottom edge is approx x 30 50 mm below the bottom edges of the tips Tighten the screw connections 2 4 7 3 Replacing tips Unscrew the cheese head screws 2 o...

Page 41: ...used for 6 years at the most after manufacture The date of manufacture month year is stated on the hydraulic hose line Check all hydraulic hose lines regularly and replace them if they are damaged or show signs of ageing Replacement hose lines must meet the technical requirements of the device manufacturer EC200490 1 EC200465 2 1 2 EC200025 4 8 Removing the upper insert finger Removingtheupperinse...

Page 42: ... bow blade inside 1 to the front Insert a new bow blade 1 and fasten it with the hexagon head screws 2 Unscrew the hexagon head screws 2 and pull off the bow blade outside 1 to the front Insert a new bow blade 1 and fasten it with the hexagon head screws 2 Unscrew the 2 hexagon head screws 4 and pull off the step blade inside 3 to the front Insert a new step blade 3 and fasten it with the 2 hexago...

Page 43: ...Nm 10 9 Use a high strength screw locking agent forexampleLoctite Installation of the new cutting blade 1 in the reverse order of removal 4 11 3 Changing dresser segments right left Release the tension on the connectors 3 4 on both sides of the dresser segment 1 by loosening the screws 2 Unscrew the hexagon head screws with the locking washers 5 and remove the dresser segments 1 On assembly observ...

Page 44: ...scraper blades right left Unscrew the 2 hexagon head screws 2 and remove the scraper blade 1 Installation of the new scraper blade 1 in the reverse order of removal take care that the cutting edge lies against the collector 1 2 EC100580 ...

Page 45: ...e 4 12 Lubrication 4 12 1 PTO shafts All PTO shafts have to be lubricated after 250 operating hours in keeping with the data in the operating instructions of the manufacturer of the PTO shaft EC200024 100 h 250 h 25 h ...

Page 46: ...IV 16 Maintenance 4 12 2 Lubrication chart The lubricating points mentioned below must be lubricated after the operating hours indicated EC200023 250h 250h 25 h 25 h 250 h 250 h 25h 25h optional ...

Page 47: ...necessary replace with new parts Oil all joint points Lubricate the machine thoroughly Grease the protective tubes of the PTO shafts to prevent freezing up Repair places with worn paint and preserve all bear metal places thoroughly with rust protection agent Park the machine in a dry place Do not store it in the vicinity of artificial fertilisers List all required spare parts and order them in goo...

Page 48: ...IV 18 Maintenance ...

Page 49: ...r rolling away unintentionally After completing maintenance work reattach all protective devices properly Avoid skin contact with oil and grease Contact a doctor immediately if injuries are caused by escap ing oil Use only suitable and approved tools to assemble and disassemble the parts A1 1Fitting the additional weights 1 2 3 4 5 EC100667 a b EC100668 a 1 EC100669 3 a EC100670 b 2 EC100671 b 4 E...

Page 50: ...I 2 Anhang b 5 EC100673 A1 2Fitting the discharge extension only for EasyCollect 7500 EasyCollect 9000 1 2 3 EC100674 a EC100675 b EC100676 1 2 c 3 EC100677 1 ...

Page 51: ...I 3 Anhang ...

Page 52: ...ernard Krone GmbH Heinrich Krone Straße 10 D 48480 Spelle Postfach 11 63 D 48478 Spelle Phone 049 0 59 77 935 0 Fax 049 0 59 77 935 339 Internet http www krone de eMail info ldm krone de konsequent kompetent 12 Jan 2006 ...

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