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Original Operating Instructions

Document no.: 150000711_01_

Mower Combination

EasyCut B 970

From machine no.: 976393

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Page 1: ...Original Operating Instructions Document no 150000711_01_us Mower Combination EasyCut B 970 From machine no 976393 ...

Page 2: ...P O Box 18880 Memphis TN 38181 0880 USA Physical address Krone North America Inc 3363 Miac Cove Memphis TN 38118 USA Phone 1 901 842 6011 Fax 1 901 842 6016 E mail info krone northamerica com Internet www krone northamerica com Information for enquiries and orders Year Machine no Type Contact data of your dealer ...

Page 3: ...safety Technically sound condition 15 2 4 10 Danger zones 16 2 4 11 Ensuring functionality of safety devices 18 2 4 12 Personal protective equipment 18 2 4 13 Safety markings on the machine 18 2 4 14 Road safety 19 2 4 15 Parking the machine safely 20 2 4 16 Consumables 20 2 4 17 Dangers arising from environment 20 2 4 18 Sources of danger on the machine 21 2 4 19 Dangers in connection with certai...

Page 4: ... 9 Driving and transport 55 9 1 Prepare the machine for road travel 56 9 2 Checking transport position of outrigger arms 56 9 3 Switching off the machine 57 10 Settings 59 10 1 Setting the cutting height 59 10 2 Setting the lateral links 60 10 3 Setting Overcut 60 10 4 Adjusting the relief spring s 61 10 5 Setting the lifting speed lowering speed of the hydraulic cylinders 62 10 6 Increasing reduc...

Page 5: ...3 Changing blades for the blade quick fastener version 81 14 4 Checking replacing retaining bolts 82 14 5 Checking replacing blade carrier 83 14 6 Checking replacing cutting discs mower drums 85 14 6 1 Checking the wear limit on cutting discs mower drums 86 14 7 Checking replacing linings on cutterbar 86 14 8 Checking oil level 87 15 Maintenance Lubrication 89 15 1 Lubricating universal shaft 89 1...

Page 6: ...tionally be downloaded via the KRONE Media Center http www mediathek krone de 1 3 Applicable documents To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended observe the following further applicable documents Operating instructions for universal shaft With front mounted mower Operating instructions front mounted mower Assembly instructions KRONE 1 4 Target group of this document This document a...

Page 7: ... type The information that refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document 1 5 5 Scope of the document In addition to standard equipment accessories kits and versions of the machine are described in this document Your machine may deviate from this document 1 5 6 Means of representation Icons in the text The following means of representation icons are used to present th...

Page 8: ...ng grease Warning signs Warnings of dangers are separated from the remaining text as warning signs and are identified with a danger sign and signal words The warning signs must be read and the measures must be observed in order to prevent personal injury Explanation of danger sign This is the danger sign that warns of a risk of injury Please observe all notes marked with the danger sign in order t...

Page 9: ...essary Check gear oil level approx 3 to 4 hours after the machine has been switched off Check oil level only when machine is in horizontal position Notes with information and recommendations Additional information and recommendations for trouble free and productive operation of the machine are separated from the remaining text and marked with Information Example INFORMATION Each safety label is pr...

Page 10: ...bar non SI bar 14 5038 Torque Newtonmeter Nm 0 7376 pound foot or foot pound ft lbf 8 8507 pound inch or inch pound in lbf Temperature Degrees Celsius C Cx1 8 32 Degrees Fahrenheit F Velocity Metres per minute m min 3 2808 Feet per minute ft min Metres per second m s 3 2808 Feet per second ft s Kilometres per hour km h 0 6215 Miles per hour mph Volumes Litres L 0 2642 US gallon US gal Millilitre m...

Page 11: ...Information on This Document 1 How to use this document 1 5 EasyCut B 970 Original Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en 11 This page has been left blank deliberately ...

Page 12: ...y Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt the proper operation For this reason unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of the manufacturer for consequential damage Intended use also comprises compliance with the terms of operation maintenance and repair specified by the manufacturer 2 2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse Any use beyon...

Page 13: ... user and contain information relevant to safety Only the procedures indicated in the operating instructions are reliable If the operating instructions are not followed people may be seriously injured or killed Before using the machine for the first time read and follow all the Basic safety instructions Before working also read and observe the respective sections in the operating instructions Keep...

Page 14: ...ren in danger Children are not in a position to assess dangers and behave unpredictably Thus children are particularly at risk Keep children away from the machine Keep children away from consumables Make sure that there are no children in the danger zone especially when starting and triggering machine movements 2 4 5 Connecting the machine When tractor and machine are not correctly connected there...

Page 15: ...risk of serious injuries or death All maintenance and setting work must be performed according to the chapters Maintenance and Setting Before performing any maintenance and setting work shut down and safeguard the machine refer to page 24 Danger resulting from damage to the machine Damage to the machine may impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents As a result people may be ...

Page 16: ...field mode The safety distance is For machine in shunting operation and field mode In front of the machine 30 m Behind the machine 5 m Laterally to the machine 3 m For machine switched on without driving motion In front of the machine 3 m Behind the machine 5 m Laterally to the machine 3 m The safety distances specified here are minimum distances in terms of intended use If necessary these safety ...

Page 17: ...tor and machine Persons staying between tractor and machine can be seriously hurt or killed as the tractor may roll away or the machine may move Before working between tractor and machine Shut down and safeguard the machine refer to page 24 This also applies to short term control work If the lifting device must be actuated instruct all persons to keep away from the range of movement of the lifting...

Page 18: ...or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases health risks and injuries Personal protective equipment is for example Suitable protective gloves Safety boots Close fitting protective clothing Hearing protection Safety glasses Specify and provide personal protective equipment for the particular job Use only personal protective equipment which is in proper condition and offers effective prote...

Page 19: ...gers if the machine is not prepared properly for road travel If the machine is not prepared properly for road travel serious accidents may occur with traffic Before driving on roads prepare the machine for road travel refer to page 56 Danger when cornering with a hitched machine and due to the overall width Accidents may occur when cornering due to the machine swinging out and also due to the over...

Page 20: ...ly consumables which comply with the requirements of the manufacturer For requirements on consumables refer to page 35 Environmental protection and disposal Consumables such as diesel fuel brake fluid antifreeze and lubricants e g gearbox oil hydraulic oil may damage the environment and the health of people Do not release consumables into the environment Fill consumables in a liquid tight labelled...

Page 21: ... leave the cabin Do not touch any metal parts Do not establish any conductive connection to the ground Warn persons Do not approach the machine Electrical voltage on the ground may lead to severe electric shocks Wait for help from professional rescue teams The overhead line must be switched off If people have to leave the cabin despite the voltage flashover for example because there is an imminent...

Page 22: ...consumables wear personal protective equipment Before performing any repair maintenance or cleaning work allow liquids and machine parts to cool off if necessary Damaged compressor unit Damaged compressed air hoses of compressor unit may tear off Hoses that move uncontrollably may hurt people seriously If it is suspected that the compressor unit is damaged immediately contact a specialist workshop...

Page 23: ...er the raised machine or machine parts which are not safely supported refer to page 24 Prior to all work on raised machines or machine parts lower the machine or machine parts Before performing any work under raised machines or machine parts secure the machine or machine parts with rigid safety support or with hydraulic shut off device or by supporting against lowering Danger associated with weldi...

Page 24: ...entionally As a result people may be seriously injured or killed Before leaving the operating position Shut down and safeguard the machine To shut down and safeguard the machine Park the machine on a stable horizontal and level ground Switch off the drives and wait until coasting parts have come to a complete stop Lower the machine all the way to the ground Switch off the tractor engine remove the...

Page 25: ...fely To carry out oil level check oil and filter element changes safely Lower raised machine parts or secure them against falling refer to page 24 Shut down and safeguard the machine refer to page 24 Observe the intervals for oil level check oil and filter element changes refer to page 65 Use only the oil grades and quantities specified in the consumables table refer to page 35 Clean the area arou...

Page 26: ...2 Safety 2 6 Safety Labels on the Machine 26 EasyCut B 970 Original Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en Position and meaning of safety labels KM000 176 ...

Page 27: ...in transport position Never lubricate adjust unclog or service the equipment with tractor engine is running Wait for all movement to stop before opening shield or servicing machine Never work underneath equipment without securely supporting 2 Ord no 27 002 055 0 6x DANGER Thrown objects can cause serious injury or death Stay clear of machine while in operation Keep discharge chute and shields in p...

Page 28: ...topped 7 Ord no 27 002 059 0 2x CAUTION High pressure oil leaks can penetrate skin causing serious injury and gangrene See operators manual consult a physican immediately Do not use finger or skin to check leaks Lower load release pressure an be sure oil cool before loosening fitting 8 Ord no 27 002 060 0 2x WARNING To avoid Possible injury Do not stand between tractor and machine or near machine ...

Page 29: ... missing do not operate 13 Order No 949 228 0 3x DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Driveline securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on driveline 14 Order No 27 021 593 0 1x WARNING Keep tractor hydraulic controls locked during road transport to prevent implement mo...

Page 30: ...jacks The support jacks are used to keep the machine stable when it is not connected to the tractor refer to page 51 3 Road travel lighting The road travel lighting is used for road safety Before driving on roads switch on the road travel lighting and ensure that it functions properly 4 Overload protection The overload protection protects the tractor and the machine from load peaks To avoid damagi...

Page 31: ...to slow moving machines or vehicles travelling on public highways at a speed of less than 40 km h 25 mph The SMV emblem 1 is at the rear in the centre or at the rear on left When driving the machine on public highways the SMV emblem must be mounted If the machine is transported on transport vehicles for example lorry or train the SMV emblem must be covered or dismounted ...

Page 32: ...in gearbox 3 Relief spring 12 Cutterbar 4 Three point hitch 13 Mower gearbox 5 Document storage tube 14 Intermediate universal shaft 6 Support jack 15 Friction clutch 7 Impact damage protection system 16 Locking safety device front 8 Universally jointed drive shaft 17 Side guard 9 Coupling rod 3 2 Labelling INFORMATION The entire identification plate represents a legal document and should not be a...

Page 33: ... year of manufacture of the corresponding machine To ensure that these data are always available we recommend to enter them in the fields on the front cover page of these operating instructions 3 3 Lighting KMG000 031 To comply with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations the machine is equipped as standard With three chamber lamps 1 flashing light rear light and brake light with white reflectors 2...

Page 34: ...tion system is changed the trigger moment of the impact damage protection system also changes As a result the impact damage protection system may trigger in the transport position in case of abrupt loads and the driving behaviour may change This can lead to accidents Never change the value for the spring on the impact damage protection system KMG000 032 The mowing unit is equipped with a so called...

Page 35: ... Max operating pressure of hydraulic system 200 bar Voltage lighting 12 V 7 pin Required hydraulic connections Double acting hydraulic connection 1x Single acting hydraulic connection 1x Machine equipment series Lower link hitch Cat II and cat III SafeCut Series Blade quick fastener or blade screw connec tion Series Number of cutting discs 12 units Number of mower drums 4 units Mechanical spring r...

Page 36: ...t gearbox 1 7 l SAE 90 Wiolin ML 4 SAE 90 Main gearbox 0 4 l each SAE 90 Wiolin ML 4 SAE 90 Cutterbar x 8 0 l each SAE 90 Wiolin ML 4 SAE 90 The filling quantities of the gearboxes are guide values The correct values result from oil change oil level check refer to page 74 4 1 2 Lubricating greases Designation Filling quantity Specification Manual lubrication points As required 1 Lubricating grease...

Page 37: ...ia the control units of the tractor The following table explains the function of the individual switches KMG000 001 Designation Function 1 Red indicator lamp Is lit when the operation panel is switched on 2 Toggle switch Middle Operation panel OFF warning light 1 OFF Top Double acting control unit 2 2 2 Lowers both mowers from transport position to head land position 2 Raises both mowers from head...

Page 38: ... the right mower from headland position to working position 2 Raises the right mower from working position to headland position Single acting control unit 1 Lowers the left mower from headland position to working position Or Raises the left mower from working position to head land position Middle Single acting control unit 1 Lowers both mowers from headland position to work ing position Or Raises ...

Page 39: ...d refer to page 13 WARNING Risk of injury due to non observance of safety instructions If the relevant safety routines are not observed persons may be seriously injured or killed The safety routines must be read and observed to avoid accidents refer to page 24 6 1 Checklist for initial operation ü The machine is mounted according to assembly instructions of the machine ü All the screws and nuts ha...

Page 40: ...hain 5 Conversion to category III Pull out the lower link pins 2 Mount a ball sleeve category III 1 outside on the lower link pins 2 Secure the lower link pins 2 with the linch pin 4 and the safety chain 5 Top link pin The top link pin 1 is designed for category II and III KM000 107 Category II cat II Loosen the linch pin 3 and pull out the top link pin 1 Insert the top link pin 1 in the position ...

Page 41: ...osition refer to page 53 ü The machine is shut down and secured refer to page 24 Pull the locking pin 1 and move it into position III Perform the same setting on right hand and left hand machine side Ensure that the locking pin 1 moves freely in the oblong hole III Ensure via visual inspection that the locking pin 1 is in the centre of the long hole 6 4 Adapting universal shaft KMG000 047 ü The ma...

Page 42: ...ns 150000711_01_en NOTICE Material damage caused by failure to achieve profile overlap Observe an overlap shift length of the profile tubes and guard tubes of at least 200 mm refer to the operating instructions of the universal shaft manufacturer Check the overlap of profile tubes and guard tubes ...

Page 43: ...changed functions may inadvertently be actuated which may also result in serious accidents Correctly connect and secure the hoses and cables Lay the hoses cables and ropes so that they do not scrape come under tension or become jammed or come into contact with other components e g tractor tyres Couple and connect the hoses and cables to the designated connections as described in the operating inst...

Page 44: ...inst rolling away Hinge the top link 2 on the three point hitch and secure it In order to avoid that the machine swivels out laterally when driving on roads and when working on the field fix the lower links 7 2 Connecting hydraulic hoses KMG000 076 In order to connect the hydraulic hoses properly the hydraulic hoses 1 2 are marked with numbers or letters Hydraulic hoses for connection to a single ...

Page 45: ... of the hydraulic quick connector Connect the hydraulic hose 1 to a single acting control unit of the tractor 7 3 Connecting operation panel NOTICE Short circuit caused by impurities and moisture in the plug connection The machine may be damaged by a short circuit Make sure that the plugs and sockets are clean and dry KM000 082 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Connection...

Page 46: ...le 2 to the 7 pin socket 1 of the machine Connect the 7 pin plug of the lighting cable 2 to the 7 pin socket 3 of the tractor Lay the lighting cable 2 so that it does not touch the tractor wheels 7 5 Installing universal shaft WARNING Risk of injury by failure to take account of the danger zone of the universal shaft If the danger zone of the universal shaft is ignored persons can be seriously hur...

Page 47: ...ginal Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en 47 KMG000 048 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Slide universal shaft 1 on PTO shaft end of tractor and secure it Secure universal shaft guard by means of supporting chain 2 against turning ...

Page 48: ...nts refer to page 24 WARNING Risk of injury during operation If the following notes are not observed persons could be seriously injured or killed Before you turn on the PTO shaft make sure that the machine is in working position and that the glide skids touch the ground Even with intended operation of the machine there is a danger caused by ejected foreign bodies Thus instruct all persons to leave...

Page 49: ...r pin 3 and pull the locking 2 off the bolt Fold up the front guard 1 place the locking 2 onto the bolt and secure it with the spring cotter pin 3 8 1 2 Fold down the front guard KMG000 077 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Pull the spring cotter pin 3 and pull the locking 2 off the bolt Fold down the front guard 1...

Page 50: ...t down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Open the turnlock fasteners 2 Fold up the side guard 1 until the side guard 1 engages in the latch 8 2 2 Folding down side guard working position KMG000 027 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Fold down the side guard 1 Ensure that the side guard 1 is secured by the locking ref...

Page 51: ...he front support jack 2 upwards and lock it by means of the bolt 1 Pull the tension bar 4 swivel the rear support jack 3 upwards and lock it by means of the tension bar 4 8 3 2 Move parking jacks into support position KMG000 016 Raise the machine via rear hydraulics until the support jacks can be swivelled down Shut down and safeguard the machine refer to page 24 Pull the bolt 1 push the front sup...

Page 52: ...tion to headland position Move the toggle switch 2 to the up position Actuate the control unit 2 until both mowers are lowered to the headland position Headland positions ü The mowers are in the headland position Move the toggle switch 2 to down position Lowering both mowers simultaneously from the headland position to the working position Move the toggle switch 3 to the centre position Move the c...

Page 53: ...the float position Moving left mower from the working position to the headland position Move the toggle switch 3 to the left position Actuate the control unit 1 until the left mower is raised to the headland position From headland to transport position ü The PTO drive is switched off ü The support jacks have been swivelled into the transport position and locked with the bolts Move machine to headl...

Page 54: ... backwards reverse the tractor until the impact damage protection system engages automatically Mowing small plots The front mounted mower alone can be used to mow small plots of crops or narrow sections in open fields In doing so the lateral mowers must be in the transport position INFORMATION Leave the control units in the float position while mowing 8 7 Field mode on slopes WARNING Risk of injur...

Page 55: ... components could be activated unintentionally This may result in serious accidents To avoid that functions are triggered by mistake the regulating valves of the tractor must be in neutral position when performing transport journeys on the road and must be locked WARNING Risk of accident from open stop cocks Machine components could be moved unintentionally when stop cocks are open This may result...

Page 56: ...ge 51 ü The road lighting has been connected tested and is functioning properly refer to page 46 ü The machine is in the transport position refer to page 53 ü The outrigger arms have been fully retracted and locked ü The stop cocks on the hydraulic hoses are closed refer to page 52 ü The control units on the tractor are in neutral position and locked ü The operation panel is switched off refer to ...

Page 57: ...nd Shut down and safeguard the machine refer to page 24 Remove the universal shaft 6 from the tractor and place it on the storage surface 7 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses 1 from the tractor attach the dust caps and hang them onto the headstock Detach the connection of the lighting cables 2 between tractor and machine and place it in the supports provided Disconnect the power supply 3 between tract...

Page 58: ... folded up To save space the machine can also be parked with mowers folded up To prevent the machine from overturning park it on firm ground ü The side mounted mowers are in the transport position The outrigger arms 1 are fully retracted and rest on the end stops 2 Only park the machine on level ground capable of bearing the load such as concrete or asphalt ...

Page 59: ...d persons may be seriously injured or killed The safety routines must be read and observed to avoid accidents refer to page 24 10 1 Setting the cutting height KMG000 035 The cutting height is adjusted via the top link 1 Setting range of cutting height refer to page 35 ü The support jack the support jacks are swivelled down refer to page 51 Lower the machine up to the support jack s Shut down and s...

Page 60: ...ays be mounted underneath the cutting discs that run next to the mower drums Insert the high cut skid 2 into the sliding skid 1 and screw it in place 10 2 Setting the lateral links KMG000 024 For mowing set the height of the three point hitch until the side links 3 in the front area 1 and in the rear area 2 are at the same height The setting is made by raising the machine Raise the machine until t...

Page 61: ...e in the oblong hole I II or III 10 4 Adjusting the relief spring s WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly set relief spring s If the threaded rod of the relief spring is screwed out too far the compensation spring may tear off and the mower may lower unintentionally People may be seriously injured or killed as a result Never unscrew the threaded spindles 2 of the relief springs 1 further than ...

Page 62: ...ry caused by relief spring tearing off Never unscrew the threaded spindles 2 of the relief springs 1 further than the dimension X 80 mm To increase the ground pressure increase the dimension X To reduce the ground pressure reduce the dimension X Tighten the counter nut 5 Set the dimension X in the same way on all relief springs 10 5 Setting the lifting speed lowering speed of the hydraulic cylinde...

Page 63: ...ound pressure KMG000 039 The relief springs 1 are used to adapt the ground pressure of the cutterbar to the local conditions In order to protect the sward the cutterbar must be relieved to such an extent that it does not jump when mowing or leave any traces of abrasion on the ground ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Loosen the counter nut 5 WARNING Risk of injury caused b...

Page 64: ...e to the working position refer to page 52 ð If the side guard folds down it is correctly set ð If the side guard does not fold down the locking must be set Move the machine to the transport position ð If the side guard folds down the side guard is correctly adjusted ð If the side guard does not fold down the lock must be adjusted Setting the locking ü The machine is in the working position refer ...

Page 65: ...r after technical intervention the machine may behave unpredictably Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death ü The machine is in working position Do not switch on the drives until the mower is resting on the ground and you are absolutely sure that there is no one in the danger zone The test run of the machine must only be started from the driver s seat 11 1 Maintenance table 11 1 1 Mainte...

Page 66: ... the universal shaft refer to page 89 Release the springs Grease the threads of the setting screws Grease the uncoated piston rods of all hy draulic cylinders and insert as far as possible Lightly coat with oil all those lever joints and bearing positions which cannot be lubricated Touch up damaged paint and preserve un coated areas with rust protection agent Check that all moveable components mov...

Page 67: ...arrier blade quick fastener refer to page 83 Check guard cloths refer to page 72 Check replace locking of the side guards refer to page 63 11 1 5 Maintenance Every 50 hours Components Tighten screws nuts refer to page 67 11 1 6 Maintenance Every 200 hours Changing oil Input gearbox refer to page 74 Main gearbox refer to page 75 11 2 Tightening torques Metric thread screws with control thread INFOR...

Page 68: ...145 M14 135 200 235 M16 210 310 365 M20 425 610 710 M22 571 832 972 M24 730 1 050 1 220 M27 1 100 1 550 1 800 M30 1 450 2 100 2 450 Metric thread screws with fine thread DV000 001 X Thread size 1 Strength class on screw head X Strength class 5 6 8 8 10 9 12 9 Tightening torque Nm M12 x 1 5 88 130 152 M14 x 1 5 145 213 249 M16 x 1 5 222 327 382 M18 x 1 5 368 525 614 M20 x 1 5 465 662 775 M24 x 2 78...

Page 69: ...5 4 1 M5 4 7 7 8 M6 8 12 15 M8 20 29 35 M10 23 39 58 67 M12 34 68 100 116 M14 108 160 188 M16 168 248 292 M20 340 488 568 Locking screws on the gearboxes INFORMATION The tightening torques only apply to assembly of locking screws viewing glasses ventilation and breather filters and bleed valves in gearboxes with cast housings or aluminium or steel housings The term locking screw includes the drain...

Page 70: ...1 3 Deviating tightening torques Screws nuts Tightening torque Nut for shear protection rotary hub 300 Nm Bearing housing for cutting disc 55 Nm Bearing housing for mower drum 55 Nm 11 4 Venting the friction clutch NOTICE Interventions in the friction clutch will lead to a loss of guarantee Interventions in the friction clutch change the slip torque Therefore the machine may be damaged considerabl...

Page 71: ... Remove the universal shaft Tighten the nuts 1 evenly ð The friction discs are relieved Turn the friction clutch 2 Turn the nuts 1 back as far as the thread run out Venting friction clutch ByPy KM000 603 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Remove the universal shaft Loosen the cap nuts 1 uniformly but do not remove t...

Page 72: ...n cleaning the machine with compressed air or with high pressure cleaner the dirt particles are slung away at high speed The dirt particles may hit the eyes and hurt them Keep persons away from working range When performing cleaning work with compressed air or with high pressure cleaner wear suitable working clothes for example eye protection NOTICE Damage to the machine due to water damages with ...

Page 73: ...an be seriously injured or killed by damaged hydraulic hoses The date of manufacture appears on the hydraulic hoses This way the age can be ascertained quickly Replacement of the hydraulic hoses is recommended after a lifetime of six years Use original spare parts when replacing hoses NOTICE Storing and disposing of oils and used oil filters If oil and used oil filters are not stored and disposed ...

Page 74: ... accidents refer to page 24 13 1 Input gearbox KMG000 005 Comply with the safety routine Safe execution of oil level check oil and filter element exchange refer to page 25 INFORMATION The oil level must be checked and the oil must be changed in working position and with machine in horizontal position Check oil level Unscrew the locking screw of the inspection hole 1 ð If the oil reaches up to the ...

Page 75: ...9 13 2 Main gearbox KMG000 073 Comply with the safety routine Safe execution of oil level check oil and filter element exchange refer to page 25 INFORMATION The oil level must be checked and the oil must be changed in working position and with machine in horizontal position Check oil level Unscrew the locking screw of the inspection hole 1 ð If the oil reaches up to the inspection hole 1 Screw on ...

Page 76: ... the locking screw of the inspection hole 1 and the locking screw of the filling hole 3 Unscrew the drain plug 2 and drain the oil Mount the drain plug 2 Anziehdrehmoment refer to page 69 Top up new oil via the filling hole 3 up to the inspection hole 1 Mount the locking screw of the inspection hole 1 and the locking screw of the filling hole 3 Anziehdrehmoment refer to page 69 ...

Page 77: ...g onto obstacles e g stones the both shear pins in the rotary hub will shear off The rotary hub incl nut turns upward on the pinion shaft The cutting discs or drums which move the crop to the left LH in the direction of travel have left handed thread The cutting discs or drums which transport the crop to the right RH in the direction of travel have right handed thread To distinguish between right ...

Page 78: ...ut no groove mark on pinion shaft and nut Anti clockwise rotating LH cutting discs mower drums always have left handed pinion shaft and nut with groove mark on pinion shaft and nut KM000 049_1 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Dismount the cutting disc or the mower drum at the rotary hub with the defective shear bo...

Page 79: ...e supports If blades are missing damaged or incorrectly mounted dangerous unbalanced rotation may be caused and parts may fly around People may be seriously injured or killed as a result Check the blades at least once a day and the retaining bolts every time after changing the blades or after contact with foreign objects Immediately replace missing damaged or incorrectly mounted blades and blade s...

Page 80: ...he wear limit is not reached ð If the dimension X is 13 mm or the borehole touches the marking 1 the blade must be replaced Fold down the front guard refer to page 49 14 3 2 Changing blades for the blade screw connection version KM000 044 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Fold up the front guard refer to page 49 WA...

Page 81: ...3 4 1 2 5 4 3 KM000 045 ü The machine is in the working position refer to page 52 ü The machine is shut down and safeguarded refer to page 24 Fold up the front guard refer to page 49 WARNING Risk of injury due to sharp blades Wear suitable protective gloves Clean the area around the blades cutting discs and mower drums To remove the blade 2 insert the blade wrench 1 between the cutting disc 4 and ...

Page 82: ...y injured or killed Whenever a blade is changed check the material thickness of the retaining bolts When the retaining bolts are damaged or worn replace them in kits per cutting disc mower drum The retaining bolts must be replaced at the latest when the material thickness at the thinnest point is below 14 mm Blade screw connection design Blade quick fastener design KM000 039 KM000 040 With Blade q...

Page 83: ... carrier Blade quick fastener version WARNING Risk of injury due to low material thickness and or worn application seam on the blade carriers If the material thickness is too low and or an application seam on the blade carrier is worn blades may loosen due to the high rotating speed As a result people may be seriously injured or killed The blade carriers must be checked at least once a day or afte...

Page 84: ...carriers is checked by means of gauge 1 included with delivery The gauge 1 is located on the special tool 2 Section 1 1 of the gauge 1 is used to check the material thickness of the retaining bolts Section 1 2 of the gauge 1 is used to check the contour of the blade carriers KM000 090 Remove the blades Clean the area to be checked Slide the gauge 1 with the section 1 2 as far as it will go over th...

Page 85: ...e gauge the wear limit of the blade carrier 2 is reached The blade carrier 2 must be replaced 14 6 Checking replacing cutting discs mower drums WARNING Deformed cutting discs mower drums If cutting discs mower drums are deformed blades may become detached due to high rotating speed As a result people may be seriously injured or killed The cutting discs mower drums must be checked at least once a d...

Page 86: ...drums is reached when the material thickness is less than 3 mm The cutting discs mower drums must be replaced at the latest when the material thickness is below the minimum material thickness of 3 mm The cutting discs mower drums must only be replaced by KRONE original spare parts KM000 043 14 7 Checking replacing linings on cutterbar NOTICE Impact stops are checked irregularly The impact stops ar...

Page 87: ... upper side of the cutterbar in the sections 1 each should be approx 30 mm INFORMATION The edges 2 must not be welded On the bottom of the cutterbar weld the lining 3 to the cutterbar along the whole length in section 5 INFORMATION The edges 4 must not be welded 14 8 Checking oil level INFORMATION There is no need to change the oil on the cutterbar Before checking the oil level on the cutterbar th...

Page 88: ...f necessary via cutting height setting refer to page 59 Aligning the cutterbar in longitudinal direction Place the spirit level 1 on two cutting discs Align the cutterbar using the spirit level 1 align it horizontally using wedges if necessary Checking oil level KM000 036 Release the locking screw of the inspection hole 1 ð The oil level must reach up to the inspection hole 1 If the oil reaches th...

Page 89: ... damage caused by consumables If consumables are not stored and disposed of properly they may escape into the environment As a result the environment will be damaged even by small quantities Store the consumables in suitable containers according to the statutory provisions Dispose of used consumables according to statutory provisions NOTICE Bearing positions will be damaged If different lubricatin...

Page 90: ...In case of an increased load and under extreme working conditions the time periods must be reduced The types of lubrication are marked by means of icons in the lubrication chart refer to table Type of lubrication Lubricant Comment Grease Multi purpose grease Apply two strokes of lubricating grease from the grease gun per grease nipple Remove excess lubricating grease at the grease nipple KMG000 02...

Page 91: ... and lubricants gearbox oil oil from hydraulic system before being scrapped The operating fluids and lubricants must be brought separately to an environmentally friendly disposal point or recycling centre Operating fluids and lubricants Operating fluids and lubricants diesel fuel coolant gearbox oil oil from hydraulic system must be brought to a disposal point for waste oil Synthetic materials All...

Page 92: ...17 Appendix 92 EasyCut B 970 Original Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en 17 Appendix ...

Page 93: ...eck change blades 79 Checking guard cloths 72 Checking hydraulic hoses 73 Checking oil level 87 Checking the blade for wear 79 Checking the wear limit on cutting discs mower drums 86 Checking transport position of outrigger arms 56 Checking replacing blade carrier 83 Checking replacing cutting discs mower drums 85 Checking replacing linings on cutterbar 86 Checking replacing retaining bolts 82 Che...

Page 94: ...ng and transport 55 E Ensuring functionality of safety devices 18 Environmental protection and disposal 20 F Field mode on slopes 54 Figures 7 Fold down the front guard 49 Folding down side guard working position 50 Folding up side guard transport position 50 Folding up the front guard 49 From headland to transport position 53 Front guard 48 H Hot liquids 22 Hot surfaces 22 How to use this documen...

Page 95: ...thread 68 Move parking jacks into support position 51 Move parking jacks into transport position 51 Mowing 53 N Noise may damage your health 21 Notes with information and recommendations 9 O Oils 36 Öl wechseln 76 Only perform work when the machine is at standstill 23 Operate the support jack 51 Operation 48 Operation is only allowed after proper start up 15 Operation panel 37 Operational safety T...

Page 96: ...wering speed of the hydraulic cylinders 62 Settings 59 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine 24 Side guard 50 SMV emblem 31 Sources of danger on the machine 21 Start up 43 Structural modifications on the machine 14 Switching off the machine 57 T Target group of this document 6 Technical data 35 Technical limit values 16 Technically sound state of the machine 15 Term machine 7 Tightening torqu...

Page 97: ...EasyCut B 970 Original Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en 97 This page has been left blank deliberately ...

Page 98: ...Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH Co KG Heinrich Krone Straße 10 D 48480 Spelle Postfach 11 63 D 48478 Spelle 49 0 59 77 935 0 6 49 0 59 77 935 339 ü www landmaschinen krone de V 5 ...

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