Operating manual No.

436-7 GB
Round Baler
Vario Pack 1500/Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut
Vario Pack 1800/Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut
(from machine no. 540 680)

RBV0122A
 EC Declaration of Conformity
corresponding to the EC Directive 98/37/EC

We Maschinenfabriken Bernard Krone GmbH

Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10, D-48480 Spelle

declare in our sole responsibility that the product

Krone Round Baler

Models: Vario Pack 1500/Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut,
Vario Pack 1800/Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut

tto which this declaration refers corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the
EC Directive 98/37/EC.

Spelle, den 05.06.04

(Dr.-Ing. Josef Horstmann, Geschäftsführer)

(ppa. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Martensen, Leiter der Konstruktion und Entwicklung)

(Wolfgang Ungruh, Leiter der Qualitätssicherung)

Dear customer,

You have now received an operating manual for the KRONE

product which you have purchased.
This operating manual contains important information for the pro-
per use and safe operation of the machine.
If this operating manual should for any reason become wholly or
partially unusable, you can obtain a replacement operating
manual for your machine by stating the number given on the other
side.
 Contents

Table of Contents
1 General Information ......................................................................... I - 1
1.1 Intended Operation ................................................................................................... I - 1
1.2 Technical Data ......................................................................................................... I - 1

2 Safety ................................................................................................. II - 1
2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in the Operating Manual ............................................. II - 1
2.2 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevent Regulations .............................................. II - 1
2.3 Introduction .............................................................................................................. II - 5

3 Before and After Use ...................................................................... III - 1

3.1 Commissioning ....................................................................................................... III - 1
3.2 Hitching ................................................................................................................... III - 2
3.3 Road Driving ...........................................................................................................III - 5
3.4 Unhitching ............................................................................................................... III - 6

4 Operation ........................................................................................ IV - 1
4.1 Adjustments Before Starting Work ......................................................................... IV - 1
4.2 Forward Speed and PTO Speed ........................................................................... IV - 2
4.3 Filling the Bale Chamber ....................................................................................... IV - 2
4.4 Wrapping and Depositing Bales ............................................................................ IV - 3
4.5 After Baling ........................................................................................................... IV - 3
4.6 Splashguard .......................................................................................................... IV - 4
4.7 Rotor reversing device .......................................................................................... IV - 5

5 Basic Settings and Operation ....................................................... V - 1

5.1 Pick-Up .................................................................................................................. V - 1
5.2 Baffle Plate ............................................................................................................ V - 2
5.3 Cutting System (MultiCut) ....................................................................................... V - 3
5.4 Select baling pressure ............................................................................................ V - 9
5.5 Adjusting baling diameter ..................................................................................... V - 10
5.6 Attaching and Detaching the Bale Ejector ............................................................. V - 11
5.7 Floor Conveyor Chain .......................................................................................... V - 11
5.8 Twine and Net Wrapping / Twine Wrapping .......................................................... V - 12
5.9 Net Wrapping ....................................................................................................... V - 19
5.10 Bale Counter ........................................................................................................ V - 24
5.11 Central Chain Lubrication Device ......................................................................... V - 25

6 Mechanical bale size indicator .................................................... VI - 1

6.1 Adjustments .......................................................................................................... VI - 1

7 Control unit Basis (Electric twine starter) ................................. VII - 1

7.1 General Information ............................................................................................... VII - 1
7.2 Preparing for Use .................................................................................................. VII - 2
7.3 Operation .............................................................................................................. VII - 2

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8 Control unit Medium (Electro-Hydraulic)...................................VIII - 1

8.1 General Information .............................................................................................. VIII - 1
8.2 Preparing for Use ................................................................................................. VIII - 2
8.3 Operation ............................................................................................................. VIII - 2
8.4 Sensor Test .......................................................................................................... VIII - 4
8.5 0-Blade position ................................................................................................... VIII - 4

9 Control unit Comfort ..................................................................... IX - 1

9.1 General Information ............................................................................................... IX - 1
9.2 Mounting ............................................................................................................... IX - 2
9.3 Control Panel ........................................................................................................ IX - 3
9.4 Ready Status ......................................................................................................... IX - 4
9.5 Basic Setting ........................................................................................................ IX - 4
9.6 Operation .............................................................................................................. IX - 7
9.7 Bale Counter ......................................................................................................... IX - 9
9.8 STOP Key ........................................................................................................... IX - 10
9.9 Error Messages .................................................................................................. IX - 10
9.10 Alarm Messages .................................................................................................. IX - 11
9.11 Sensor Test ......................................................................................................... IX - 12
8.12 0-setting of the baling pressure indicators ........................................................... IX - 14
9.13 Language Setting for the Comfort Controls .......................................................... IX - 15

10 Maintenance .................................................................................... X - 1
10.1 Adjustments ........................................................................................................... X - 1
10.2 Adjusting the Sensors ............................................................................................ X - 3
10.3 Maintenance Tasks ................................................................................................ X - 7
10.4 Drive Chains ........................................................................................................ X - 11
10.5 Hydraulic System ................................................................................................. X - 14
10.6 Drawbar Ring Hitch .............................................................................................. X - 16
10.7 Cleaning Tensioning Arm at floor conveyor rear .................................................... X - 17
10.8 Shortening the floor conveyor chains..................................................................... X - 17
10.9 Sharpen Cutting System Blades ........................................................................... X - 19
10.10 Maintaining the Compressed Air Brake System (Special Equipment) .................. X - 19
10.11 Lubrication ........................................................................................................... X - 21

11 Winter Storage ............................................................................... XI - 1

11.1 General Information ............................................................................................... XI - 1

12 Return to Service .......................................................................... XII - 1

12.1 General Information ............................................................................................... XII - 1
12.2 Vent Overload Coupling on the PTO Shaft ............................................................. XII - 2

13 Faults – Causes and Remedy .....................................................XIII - 1

13.1 General Faults, Causes and Remedy ................................................................... XIII - 1
13.2 Faults, Causes and Remedy in the Central Chain Lubrication Device ................... XIII - 4
13.3 Error Messages for the Control unit Comfort ......................................................... XIII - 4

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A1 Commissioning ................................................................................A - 1
A1.1 Preparing for Commissioning ................................................................................. A - 1
A1.2 Assembling the Bale Ejector .................................................................................. A - 4
A1.3 Adjusting Drawbar Height ....................................................................................... A - 8
A1.4 Attaching the PTO Shaft ....................................................................................... A - 10
A1.5 Attaching the Hose Bracket .................................................................................. A - 12
A1.6 Lighting System ................................................................................................... A - 13
A2 Electrical Circuit Diagram .................................................................................... A - 14
A2.1 Electrical Circuit Diagram - Medium ..................................................................... A - 14
A2.2 Electrical Circuit Diagram - Komfort ..................................................................... A - 15

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 General Information
1 General Information
This operating manual contains basic instructions to
follow for assembly, operation and maintenance. 1.2.4 Identification
For this reason, these operating instructions must be The machine data are listed on an identification plate
read by operating personnel before commissioning (1).This is located on the right-hand side of the
and use, and need to be available for easy reference. machine under the twine box.

Follow both the general safety instructions contained

in the section on safety and the specific safety
instructions contained in the other sections.

1.1 Intended Operation

The Vario Pack 1500; Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut /
Vario Pack 1800 and Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut round
balers are composite balers with variable bale
chambers.They compact agricultural baling materials
such as hay, straw or wilted silage into round bales.
The variable bale chambers of the Vario Pack 1500/
MultiCut make it possible to produce round bales with
a diameter of approximately 1.00 - 1.50 m; the Vario
Pack 1800 / MultiCut produces bales approximately
1.00 - 1.80 m in diameter. The width of the round
bales is 1.20 m. The round balers are equipped with a Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
double twine and / or a net wrapping device. Heinrich-Krone-Str. 10 D-48480 Spelle

Made in
Germany
1.2 Technical Data
1.2.1 General Information
Type
This operating manual is valid for the Vario Pack 1500
/MultiCut and Vario Pack 1800/MultiCut round balers
Vehicle
starting with serial number 540 680
ID No.

Year
1.2.2 Manufacturer's Address

Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH The entire identification plate

Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10 represents a legal document and
D-48480 Spelle (Germany) should not be altered or rendered
Telephone: (49) 59 77/935-0 illegible!
Fax: (49) 59 77/935-339
E-mail: [email protected] 1.2.5 Data Required for
Questions and Orders
1.2.3 Certification When making questions concerning the machine or
ordering replacement parts, be sure to provide type
EC Declaration of Conformity designation, vehicle ID number and year of
corresponding to the EC Directive manufacture.
See reverse side of title page
Genuine replacement parts and
accessories authorized by the
manufacturer help ensure safety.
Use of other parts may void liability
for damage which results.

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1.2.6 Operation in Accordance with

Intended Use

The Vario Pack 1500; Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut; Vario

Pack 1800 and Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut round balers
are designed for use only for standard use in
agricultural work (operation in accordance with intended
use).

Any use of the machine for other purposes is deemed

not to be in accordance with intended use. The
manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage
which resulting from improper use, which is undertaken
at the operator's own risk.

Operation in accordance with intended use also

includes observing the operating, maintenance and
service instructions specified by the manufacturer.

Permissible baling material:

grass fodder such as hay, straw and silage.

The collection and baling of other

materials is permitted only with the
prior approval of the manufacturer.
The basic requirements in any case
are swath form loading of the baling
material and automatic lifting by the
pick-up.

1.2.7 General Technical Data

• Road driving is permitted only when the bale

chamber is empty and closed.

• Permissible top speed: 40 km/h / 30 km/h

• For machines which have no brakes, the pulling

tractor's tare weight must correspond with the
permitted operating specifications, or at least have a
weight which corresponds with the baler's tare
weight.

• For machines which have an operating permit, follow

the conditions contained therein!

• When operating the baler in the field, a supporting

load of 600 kg (on the ring hitch) should not be
exceeded.

• Switch off the electrical operating control when

driving on roads!

The tailgate must only be operated if

the baler is attached correctly to the
tractor. If this is not respected there is
a risk of tipping to the rear.

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1.2.8 Technical Data Vario Pack 1500 / Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut

Type Vario Pack 1500 Vario Pack 1500 MultiCut

(without cutting system) (with cutting system)

Axle single axle tandem axle single axle tandem axle

Pick-up (width) 1600 1950 1600 1950 1600 1950 1600 1950
Width approx. 11.5/80-15 2460 2570 2735 2460 2570 2735
15.0/55-17 2560 2570 2840 2560 2570 2840
19.0/45-17 2670 2950 2670 2950
500/50-17 2700 – 2700 –
Permissible weights see information listed on the identification plate
Track width 2150 2430 2150 2430
Tyres 11.5/80-15.3/8 PR
15.0/55-17/10 PR
19.0/45-17/10 PR
500/50-17/10 PR – 500/50-17/10 PR –
Length approx.4520
with bale ejector 5250
Height approx. 2570
500/50-17 2620
Pick-up width(DIN) 1950
Bale dimensions diameter approx. 1000 - 1500
width approx. 1200
Power requirement approx. 36 kW (50 PS)
Drive speed (PTO shaft) 540 r.p.m
Max. permissible operating
pressure of the hydraulic system 200 bar
Lighting 12 Volt - 7 pin plug (DIN)
Electrical supply
Control System 12 Volt - 3 pin plug (DIN)
Twine
Open air storage synthetic twine 400 - 600 m / kg
Indoor storage sisal twine 150 - 300 m / kg
Net
Width 1250 ± 5mm
Sleeve length 1250 - 1270 mm
Sleeve diameter ø 75 - 80 mm
Roll diameter max. 310 mm (3000 m roll)
Overload protection (PTO shaft)
Friction clutch 1300 Nm –
540 r.p.m.
Cam-controlled linkage 1300 Nm 1500 Nm

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1.2.9 Technical Data Vario Pack 1800 / Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut

Type Vario Pack 1800 Vario Pack 1800 MultiCut

(without cutting system) (with cutting system)

Axle single axle tandem axle single axle tandem axle

Pick-up (width) 1600 1950 1600 1950 1600 1950 1600 1950
Width approx. 11.5/80-15 2460 2570 2735 2460 2570 2735
15.0/55-17 2560 2570 2840 2560 2570 2840
19.0/45-17 2670 2950 2670 2950
500/50-17 2700 – 2700 –
Permissible weights see information listed on the identification plate
Track width 2150 2430 2150 2430
Tyres
15.0/55-17/10 PR
19.0/45-17/10 PR
500/50-17/10 PR – 500/50-17/10 PR –
Length approx.4870
with bale ejector 5230
Height approx. 2850
500/50-17 2900
Pick-up width (DIN) 1600 / 1950
Bale dimensions diameter approx. 1000 - 1800
width approx. 1200
Power requirement approx. 40 kW (55 PS)
Drive speed (PTO shaft) 540 r.p.m
Max. permissible operating
pressure of the hydraulic system 200 bar
Lighting 12 Volt - 7 pin plug (DIN)
Electrical supply
Control System 12 Volt - 3 pin plug (DIN)
Twine
Open air storage synthetic twine 400 - 600 m / kg
Indoor storage sisal twine 150 - 300 m / kg
Net
Width 1250 ± 5mm
Sleeve length 1250 - 1270 mm
Sleeve diameter ø 75 - 80 mm
Roll diameter max. 310 mm (3000 m roll)
Overload protection (PTO shaft)

540 r.p.m. Friction clutch 1300 Nm –

Cam-controlled linkage 1300 Nm 1500 Nm

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2 Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions and

Accident Prevent Regulations
2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions
in the Operating Manual 2.2.1 Personnel Qualification and
The safety instructions contained in this manual which
Training
could result in personal injury if not followed are Persons who use, service or repair the round baler
identified by the general danger sign: must be trained in its use and instructed as to the
risks connected with its operation. The operator must
define spheres of responsibility and monitoring of
personnel. Should personnel lack the required know-
ledge they must receive the required training and
instruction. The operator must ensure that the
contents of this operating manual have been fully
understood by personnel.
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W9
Repair work not described in this operating manual
General function instructions are indicated as follows: should be completed by authorised service centres
only.

2.2.2 Failure to Follow the Safety

Instructions
Failure to follow the safety instructions could result in
Instructions which are attached to the machine need personal injury and environmental hazards as well as
to be followed and kept fully legible. damage to the machine. Failure to follow the safety
instructions could result in the forfeiture of any claims
for damages.

Failure to follow the safety instructions could result,

for example, in the following hazards:

– risk to persons by failure to secure the working

area
– breakdown of important machine functions
– failure of prescribed methods for repair and
maintenance
– risk to persons due to mechanical and chemical
effects
– damage to the environment due to leaking
hydraulic oil

2.2.3 Working in a Safety Conscious

Manner
Follow the safety instructions included in this
operating manual, existing accident prevention rules
and any internal work, operating and safety rules set
out by the operator.

The safety and accident prevention regulations of the

responsible professional associations are binding.

The safety instructions provided by the vehicle manu-

facturer should also be observed.

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Observe the applicable traffic laws when using public 15. Actuating mechanisms (cables, chains, linkages
roads (for example, in Germany, the Road Traffic Type etc.) for remote controlled devices must be
Approval Law and Road Traffic Law). positioned in such a way that no movements are
unintentionally triggered at any transport or
2.2.4 Safety Instructions and Accident working positions.
Prevention Regulations
16. Ensure that implements are in the prescribed
1. Please follow all generally applicable safety and condition for on-road travel and lock them in place
accident prevention regulations in addition to the according to the manufacturer's instructions!
safety instructions contained in this manual!
17. Never leave the driver's seat when the vehicle is
2. The attached warning and safety signs provide moving!
important information for safe operation. Pay
attention to these for your own safety! 18. Always drive at the correct speed for the prevailing
driving conditions! Avoid sudden changes in
3. When using public roads, make sure to observe direction when traveling uphill or downhill or across
the applicable traffic regulations! a gradient!

4. Make sure that you are familiar with all equipment 19. Attached implements and ballast weights effect
and controls as well as their functions before the driving, steering and braking response of the
you begin working with the machine. It is too machine. Make sure that you are able to brake
late to learn this when you are operating the and steer the machine as required!
machine!
20. Take into account the extension radius and/or
5. The user should wear tight fitting clothes. Avoid inertia of an implement when turning corners!
wearing loose or baggy clothing.
21. Start up implements only when all protective
6. Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of devices have been attached and set in the
fire! required position!

7. Before starting or moving the machine, make 22. Keep clear of the working range of the machine at
certain that nobody is in the vicinity of the all times!
machine! (Watch for children!) Make sure that you
have a clear view! 23. Do not stand within the turning and slewing range
of the implement!
8. Carrying passengers during operation and
transport on the working implement is not 24. Never operate the hydraulic folding frames if
permitted. anyone is inside the slewing range!

9. Attach implements correctly! Attach and secure 25. Parts operated by external power (e.g. hydraulics)
implements to specified devices only! can cause crushing and shearing injuries!

10. When attaching or removing implements, place the 26. Before leaving the tractor, lower the implement
supporting devices in the correct positions! onto the ground, switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key!
11. Use extreme caution when attaching or detaching
implements onto or from the tractor! 27. No one should stand between the tractor and the
implement unless the vehicle has been secured
12. Always attach ballast weights properly to the fixing against rolling by the handbrake and/or wheel
points provided! chocks!

13. Observe permitted axle loads, gross weight and

transport dimensions!

14. Check and attach transport equipment such as

lighting, warning devices and any protective
equipment!

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2.2.5 Trailer Implements some time even after the PTO shaft has been
disengaged! Keep clear of the implement during
1. Secure implements against rolling. this time. Do not do any work on the implement
until the machine has come to a complete
2. Observe the maximum supported load on the standstill and the flywheel has been secured using
trailer coupling, swing drawbar or hitch! the hand brake.

3. If a drawbar coupling is used, make certain that 14. Disengage the PTO shaft, stop the engine and
there is enough play at the coupling point. remove the ignition key before cleaning, lubricating
and adjusting the PTO shaft driven implements or
2.2.6 Power Take-Off Operation the PTO shaft! Secure the fly-wheel with the hand
brake.
1. Use only PTO shafts specified by the
manufacturer! 15. Place the disconnected PTO shaft onto the
bracket provided!
2. The guard tube and guard cone of the PTO and
the PTO guard must be attached and in good 16. After removing the PTO shaft, attach the
working condition (on the implement side, too)! protective cover to the PTO shaft end!

3. Make sure that the required tube covers are in 17. If damage occurs, correct this immediately before
place for PTO shafts in transport and working using the implement!
position!
2.2.7 Hydraulic System
4. Before installing or removing PTO shafts,
disengage the PTO, switch off the engine and 1. The hydraulic system is pressurized!
remove the ignition key!
2. When connecting hydraulic cylinders and
5. When using PTO shafts with an overload safety or engines, make sure that the hydraulic hoses are
free-running coupling which are not shielded by the connected correctly!
guard on the tractor, mount the overload safety or
free-running coupling on the implement side! 3. When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the
tractor hydraulics, make sure that the hydraulics
6. Always make sure that the PTO shaft is properly of both the tractor and the implement have been
installed and secured! depressurized!

7. Attach chains to prevent the PTO shaft guard from 4. In the case of hydraulic connections between
rotating with the shaft! tractor and implement, the coupling sleeves and
plugs should be marked to ensure a proper
8. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure that connection! If the connections are reversed, the
the selected PTO shaft speed of the tractor function will be reversed (e.g. raise/lower) - risk of
matches the permissible implement speed! accidents!

9. Before engaging the PTO shaft, make sure 5. Check the hydraulic hose lines at regular intervals
that no one is in the hazard area around the and replace them if damaged or worn! The new
implement! hoses must fulfill the technical requirements set
by the manufacturer of the implement!
10. Never engage the PTO shaft if the engine is
switched off! 6. When searching for leaks, use suitable aids to
avoid the risk of injuries!
11. No one should be in the vicinity of the rotating
PTO shaft when it is in use.

12. Always switch off PTO shaft when the angle is too
large or the PTO shaft is not required!

13. Caution! The flywheel will continue to rotate for

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7. Liquids escaping under high pressure (hydraulic 7. If protective devices and guards are subject to
oil) can penetrate the skin and cause serious wear, check them regularly and replace them in
injury! Seek medical help immediately should good time!
injuries occur! Risk of infection!
8. When doing electrical welding on the tractor and
8. Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the attached implements, disconnect the alternator
implement, depressurize the system and switch and battery cables!
off the engine!
9. Replacement parts must at least comply with the
2.2.8 Tyres technical requirements set by the manufacturer
of the implements!
1. When working on the tyres, make sure that the This is ensured by using genuine KRONE
implement has safely lowered and secured replacement parts!
against rolling (wheel chocks).
10. Only use nitrogen for filling pneumatic
2. Installing wheels and tyres requires adequate accumulators - Risk of explosion!
knowledge and suitable tools!
2.2.10 Unauthorized Modification and
3. Repair work on the tyres and wheels should be
Manufacture of Replacement Parts
done by specially trained personnel using
appropriate installation tools only! Modifications to the machine is permitted only with
the prior approval of the manufacturer. Genuine
4. Check tyre pressure regularly! Inflate the tyres to replacement parts and accessories authorized by the
the recommended pressures! manufacturer ensure safe use. Use of other parts may
void liability for damage which results.
2.2.9 Maintenance
2.2.11 Prohibited Modes of Operation
1. Always make certain that the drive and the
engine are switched off before doing any repairs, The operational safety of the machine is guaranteed
maintenance or cleaning! only if it is used for its intended purpose in accordance
- Remove the ignition key! Secure the flywheel with the General Information chapter of the operating
with the hand brake. manual. The limit values listed in the data charts
should not be exceeded under any circumstances.
2. Regularly check that nuts and bolts are properly
seated and tighten if necessary!

3. When doing maintenance work to a raised

implement, always use suitable means to secure
it against falling.

4. When replacing working tools with cutting edges,

use suitable tools and gloves!

5. Dispose of oils, greases and filters according

to regulations!

6. Always disconnect the power supply before

working on the electrical system!

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2.3 Introduction
The KRONE round baler is equipped with all required safety devices (protective equipment). However, it is not
possible to eliminate all potential hazards on this machine as this would impair its full functional capability.
Corresponding danger notices attached to the machine warn against any dangers.
The safety instructions are provided in the form of so-called warning pictograms. Important information on the
location of these safety signs and what they mean is given below!

Familiarise yourself with the meaning of these warning signs. The text printed next to the
danger sign and its location on the machine indicate where specific hazards are located on
the machine.

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2.3.1 Location of Safety Decals on the Machine

5
7

6 3 1
RBV0821A
right side of the machine

4
2 7

5
7

9
3 6
RBV0826A
left side of the machine

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939 100-4

1 2 MAX. 540/min
The PTO shaft speed MAX. 200 bar
Before puting the machine may not exceed. The
into operation read and hydraulic system Order No. 939 100-4 (1x)
observe the operating operating pressure
instructions and notes on may not exceed 200
safety. bar!

Order No. 939 471-1 (1x)

3 4

Do not reach into the danger

Never reach into the pick-up
area when the tractor engine area under the wrapping and
is running and the PTO shaft binding mechanism.
is connected. Danger from sharp blades!
Observe the operating
notes!

Order No. 939 125-1 (1x)

Order No. 939 407-1 (2x)

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Do not step under the raised Danger from rotating auger.

tailgate. Before carrying out
any maintenance work close
the shut-off tap on the
cylinder.

Order No. 939 521-1 (2x) Order No. 939 520-1 (2x)

8
7

Close the guard before Accumulator is under gas and oil pressure.
putting into operation. Repairs can be carried out only in connection
with replacement of the complete unit.

Order No. 942 002-4 (5x) Order No. 939 529-0 (2x)

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5
7

6 3 1
RBV0821A
right side of the machine

4
2 7

5
7

9
3 6
RBV0826A
left side of the machine

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The tailgate must only

be operated if the baler
is attached correctly to
the tractor.

Order No. 942 360-1 (1x)

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2.3.2 Location of General Information Labels on the Machine
3 12 13 1 2

8 5

22
14 23
6

9
RBV0821C
right side of the machine

21 11 3
18
8
21
10
17

7 13
14
6

15 16
19
20
RBV0826B

left side of the machine

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The information labels indicate special features of

the machine which must be observed in order to
ensure troublefree function.

1 939 147-2 (1x) 2 939 155-2 (1x) 3 939 194-1 (2x)

3,0 bar (1x)

20m

441 071-2 3,0 bar 942 274-0

5 942 111-0 (1x) 6 441 072-2 3,5 bar 7 942 132-0 (1x) 8 9342 274-0 (2x)
441 074-2 4,5 bar
100h
20h

20h 20h

9 20h
20h

QS 20h
14

Kontrolle frei
120

Datum Unterschrift: 20h

20h

20h 20h

278-393-1 20h 20h

20h
939 428-2 278 391-4

80 20h 20h

278 392-2

9 939 428-1 (1x) 10 278 393-1 (1x) 11 278 391-4 (1x) 12 278 392-2 (1x)

942 038-1

13 942 038-1 (2x) 14 942 211-1 (2x) 15 924 573-0 (2x) 16 924 574-0 (2x)

25
40 942 215-0
Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit

30 km/h
Betriebserlaubnis
beachten!
942 253-0
Straßenfahrt
nur in Stellung

(Vollast)

am Bremskraftregler
zulässig
1
1

942 037-1

17 939 145-1 (1x) 18 942 215-0 (1x) 19 942 253-0 (1x) 20 942 037-1 (1x)
nur bei
Druckluft-Bremse

21 942 204-1 (2x) 22 290 292-1 (1x)

Vario Pack 1800 23 279 120-0 (1x)
MultiCut

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 Before and After Use

3 Before and After Use

3.1 Commissioning
Before commissioning the round baler needs to be
fully assembled and matched to the towing vehicle
(refer to Appendix A “Commissioning”).

If a different towing vehicle is used later, the following

needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary:

• drawbar height (see Appendix A “Commissioning”)

• PTO shaft length (see Appendix A “Commissioning”)

Special Safety Instructions

In addition to the general safety instructions, other special safety instructions apply for round baler operation.

• The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• Maintain an adequate safety distance to all moving parts of the round baler during
operation. This applies especially to the baling material pick-up equipment. Remove clogs
only when the PTO has been switched off and the engine is at a standstill.
• Never stand in the slewing range of the tailgate or underneath the tailgate when it
is unlocked. During maintenance, assembly or repair work inside the bale chamber or
to the tailgate always secure it against falling using the shut-off tap. Switch off the motor,
remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Should dangerous situations develop, switch off the PTO immediately and bring the round
baler to a standstill.
• Never let the round baler run if no operating personnel are on the tractor.
• The round baler can be operated at a PTO speed of 540 r.p.m.
• Risk of injury from the cutting system cutter blades!
• When working on slopes, always deposit round bales in such a way that they do not move.
Should the bales start to move, they could cause serious accidents due to their weight and
cylindrical form.

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3.2 Hitching

Observe the maximum permissible support and hitching loads for the tractor!

Hitch and secure the round baler to the tractor hitch in

accordance with specifications.

Risk of hands and feet being pinched when the jack stand is actuated!

Set the jack stand in the transport position:

• Crank the support plate (3) upwards until pressure is

4
relieved on the jack stand (1).
• Remove stake bolt (2) and slide lower support pipe
upwards, securing it with the stake bolt (2).
• Turn the jack stand (1) to the upper position.
• Bring support chocks (4) into transport position. 4
• Turn support plate (3) in such a way that the flat side
faces the pick-up. 1
When connecting the hydraulic hoses,
make sure that the tractor and machine 2 3
hydraulics have been depressurized. CPB00101

• Clean the hydraulic hose plugs (1), (2), (3) and (4) before
connecting them.
• Draw the hydraulic hoses through the hose bracket (5).
• Connect the hydraulic hoses (1), (2), (3) and (4) to the 1
tractor hydraulics according to colour.

1. connection: tailgate operation red protective cap. 5

2. connection: pick-up operation (in case of Multi-Cut it's 2
possible to switch over to "0 knife position" if provided on
the control box) yellow protective cap. 3
3. connection: free return blue protective cap.
4. connection: Blade zwero switch (MultiCut with simple 4
binding facility)
VP100002

PTO Shaft

• Push the PTO shaft (1) onto the tractor PTO shaft. 1
The safety mechanism must engage (see
the operating instructions provided by the
PTO shaft manufacturer).

• Secure the PTO shaft guard retaining chains (2).

2

KR-1-080

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Electrical Supply

• Connect the lighting equipment connection cable (2) 2

to the 7-pin tractor electrical system plug-in connector.
• Position the cable so that it will not come in contact
with the wheels.
• Install the control console so that it is easily visible to
the driver.
• Connect the power supply cable (DIN 9680) to the
3-pin power supply plug.

If the tractor is not equipped with this

connection – order the socket and
connecting cable from the Replacement KR-1-044
Parts Service.
(Part no. 0302-068-0)

Compressed Air Connections for the Air Brake

(Special Equipment)

Insert the coloured compressed air hose couplings (1)

into the corresponding (same colour) coupler sockets on
the tractor and lock them into position.

Always insert and lock the yellow air

brake coupling first. Detach the couplings
in reverse order (i.e. red first). 1
For road driving, the air brake should be
set in the „Full Load“ position (2) only.
By using the „Half Load“ or „Empty“
settings, the reduction of speed by braking 1 2 CP102220
can be adjusted (reduced) for moist field
conditions, for example.

RP-A-006

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Hydraulic Brake (Export)

Certain export models are provided with a hydraulic brake.

These models require ein Bremsventil am Schlepper
benötigt. The corresponding hydraulic hose (1) is
connected to the Bremsventil on the tractor. The brake is
activated by actuating the Bremspedal.

1
Hydraulic Brake (Hilfsbremse)

Für bestimmte Einsatzverhältnisse können Maschinen, die KR200032

sonst für den Straßentransport keine eigene Bremse
benötigen mit einer hydraulischen Hilfsbremse ausgerüstet
werden. Bei dieser Version wird ein zusätzliches einfach-
wirkendes Steuerventil und ein zusätzlicher freier Rücklauf
benötigt. Durch Betätigen des Steuerventils wird die
Bremse aktiviert.
Am Druckbegrenzungsventil an der Presse kann der Druck
reguliert werden. Das Druckbegrenzungsventil ist auf ca.
50 bar eingestellt.

Net brake

When starting-up for the first time,

1
completely remove the protective tape from
the brake surface (1) of the net brake
disk (2).

CP103360

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3.3 Road Driving

• Driving on public roads is permitted only if the bale chamber is empty and locked.
• If the round balers is not equipped with brakes, the weight of the tractor must be at least
equal to the empty weight of the baler.
The empty weight of the baler is listed under “Technical Data”.
• Permissible top speed: 40 km/h / 30 km/h.
• Carrying passengers on the round baler is not permitted.
• Check the road safety of the round baler before driving on public roads. In particular, check
the lighting equipment and tyres, make sure that the protective plates have been secured,
the pick-up is secured in the raised position and that the bale chamber is locked.
• Before starting, ensure that you have perfect visibility on and around the tractor and the
round baler.

Jack stand

• Shut off voltage supply to comfort controls

• Check that the jack stand (1) is in transport position.

CPB00100

Pick-up

• Check that the pick-up has been secured in the

raised position.
• Secure pick-up, if necessary.
• Slacken the nuts (2).
• Slide the low limiter (1) forwards. 1
• Tighten nuts (2).
• Adjust both sides.
• Switch off the Controls.

2
RBV19220
Lighting Equipment
1
• Connect the lighting unit to the tractor electrical system.
• Check and clean the tail lights (1) and rear reflectors (2).
• Check and clean the lateral reflectors. 2

RP-R-001

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3.4 Unhitching
• Always park the round baler on firm, level ground.
• If the baler must be parked on soft ground, increase the supporting surface of the jack
stand.
• Before unhitching, place wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent the round baler from
rolling.
• The tailgate must only be operated if the baler is attached correctly to the tractor. If this is not
respected there is a risk of tipping to the rear.
• Be careful when lowering the jack stand.
Risk of crushing!
• Depressurize the hydraulic system before disconnecting the hydraulic hoses.
• Remove the PTO shaft only if the motor is switched off.
Remove the ignition key.

Park the round baler on firm, level ground.

Place two wheel chocks (1) under the wheels to prevent

the baler from rolling.
The wheel chocks are located in front on both sides of the
machine.

1 KR-1-081

Set the jack stand in the support position

• Remove stake bolt (2), bring the support pipe out of the
jack stand (1) and then secure again with the stake bolt
(2).
• Crank the support plate (3) tightly onto the ground until
pressure on the the drawbar has been relieved.

1
2
3
CPB00090

• Disconnect the PTO shaft (1) from the tractor.

• Place the PTO shaft (1) inside the PTO shaft
bracket (2).
2 1

RBV02240

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• Disconnect the hydraulic hoses (1) and electrical
connecting cable.
• Store these properly in the corresponding receptacle 1
on the twine box.
• Disengage the trailer coupling or pull the pin.
• Drive the tractor away slowly.

KR-1-147

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4 Operation
Special Safety Instructions
In addition to the general safety instructions, other special
safety instructions apply for round baler operation.

• The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
Bring the machine to a complete standstill.
Switch off the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• Maintain an adequate safety distance to all moving parts of the round baler during
operation. This applies especially to the baling material pick-up equipment.
Remove clogs only when the PTO has been switched off and the engine is at a standstill.
• Never stand in the slewing range of the tailgate or underneath the tailgate when it is
unlocked.
During maintenance, assembly or repair work inside the bale chamber or to the tailgate
always secure it against falling using the shut-off tap.
Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Should hazardous situations develop, switch off the PTO immediately and bring the round
baler to a standstill.
• Never let the round baler run if no operating personnel are on the tractor.
• The round baler can be operated at a PTO speed of 540 r.p.m.
• Risk of injury from the cutting system cutter blades!
• When working on slopes, always deposit round bales in such a way that they do not move.
Should the bales start to move, they could cause serious accidents due to their weight and
cylindrical form.

4.1 Adjustments Before Starting

Work
Before starting work, complete or check the following:
• Stretch the bale chamber floor conveyor.
Rotate the shut-off tap (1) of the control valve (2) from
position “a” to position “b”. Lift tailgate.
• Check the pick-up's working height. a
• Check the position of the baffle plate.
• Switch the cutting system (special equipment) on or
off.
• Check the cutting length of the cutting system (special 1
equipment).
• Use of the bale ejector.
2
• Select baling size
b
• Use of additional feed slats.
VP-1-036
• Selct twin or net wrapping.
• Insert twine or net.
• Check functioning of the chain lubrication device.
• Reset bale counters.

The required procedures are described in Chapter 5

(Basic Settings and Operation).

If the cutting system is switched on during

baling, the bale density will increase
substantially. For this reason the baling
pressure may need to be reduced.

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Short, crumbly straw:
• reduce the number of cutter blades or
switchoff the cutting system or remove blades
The blades can be stowed on the right hand side of
the machine.
Small, flat windrows:
• reduce PTO speed
or
2
• increase forward speed
3
Straw varies greatly in structure. Even if no cutting
system is used, it is not always possible to work at the
highest possible pressure. Additional feed bars can be 1
installed in this case (see section 5.7). VP-99-002
Adapt the round baler setting to prevailing conditions.

4.2 Forward Speed and PTO Speed

The forward speed during use depends on the following
factors:
– type of baling material
– moisture content of the baling material
– height of windrows
– ground conditions

• Match forward speed to prevailing conditions.

• Do not overload the round baler.
• Maintain a forward speed between 5 - 12 km/h
• When baling a round bale, reduce speed at the start
and finish of the baling process.

4.3 Filling the Bale Chamber

To attain a consistent bale density inside a round bale, the
bale chamber should be filled evenly. The swath width is an
important factor here.

The swath width is optimal if the swath has exactly the

same width as the bale chamber.

If the swath is wider than this, distortion of the round

bales may result. The round bale will be frayed on the
sides and difficult to eject from the bale chamber.

If the swath is narrow, the bale chamber can be filled

evenly only by driving onto the swath from alternate sides
(left/right). Do not zigzag: drive long distances on the left
and right side of the swath as shown in the illustration.
Too frequent changes and uneven filling of the bale
chamber will produce barrel-shaped round bales and
uneven bale density.

The cumulative baling pressure can be obtained by

reading the comfort control monitor.

KR-1-017

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Barrel-shaped round bales can cause
damage to the floor conveyor. Distorted
and thick round bales are detrimental to
proper silage production.

In difficult operating conditions (e.g. when

handling wet silage), baling pressure
should be reduced to prevent any risk of
overload. Baling pressure should by no
means exceed 160 bar.

4.4 Wrapping and Depositing Bales

• Start tying / wrapping procedure (see Chapter 6
Comfort Controls), continue baling material pick-up until
tying or wrapping material is pushed into the bale
chamber by the baling material and picked up by the
round bale, maintain the nominal speed of 540 rpm
when doing this, until the wrapping process is
complete.
• Stop the towing vehicle until the tying or wrapping
procedure has been completed.
• Eject the round bale from the bale chamber. Always
fully open the rear flap as the cylinders must be fully
extended to generate the pressure for the floor
conveyor tension.
• Always close the bale chamber in low idler speed
only and start the next baling process.

4.5 After Baling

Slacken the bale chamber floor conveyor.
After baling work has been completed, the front and rear
floor conveyors must be slackened.
Rotate the shut-off tap (1) of the control valve (2) from
position “b” to position “a”. a
The floor conveyor pressure cylinders are pressureless.

1
2
b
VP-1-036

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Drive chain for pick-up with shear bolt

To protect against overload the pick-up drive and the feed

3
auger drive, which is located behind the guard (3), are
secured with a shear bolt at the upper chain wheel. 1
There are 3 replacement screws (2) on the
inside of the guard (3).
M10 x 35 EW 24017, DIN 933 8.8
(order no. 900 638).

• In case of malfunctioning dismantle fastening nuts (1).

Remove guard (3). 2
KR201141

• Check condition of shear bolt (4) and replace, if

necessary.
• Attach guard (3).
4

KR201201

4.6 Splashguard
Remove the splashguard (2) when using the machine in
straw.

• Remove spring pin (1) from fastening bolt (3) (on both
sides).
• Remove splashguard (2).
2
Reassemble when using the machine in silage or hay.

3 2
KR201180

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4.7 Rotor reversing device

The rotor reversing device is located on the left hand

machine side behind the front guard. This device permits
the rotor to be reversed hydraulically to clear a blockage.

For this proceed as follows:

• Switch off the power take-off.(Move the PTO speed
adjusting lever of the tractor to neutral.)
• Open the shut-off tap located on the hydraulic hose of
the control valve.
• Give pressure on the hydraulic ram by operating the
control valve to reverse the cutting rotor. Then set the
control valve to LOWERING to permit ratchet (1) to be
pulled back.
• Repeat this procedure approx. 4 to 5 times. The rotor
will be reversed by abt. ¼ turn.
• Back up the round baler and remove the obstruction.
Use protective gloves to clear the blockage.

Set the control valve again to LOWERING

to permit ratchet (1) to be released from
notched disc (2).

• Close the shut-off tap again.

• Switch on the power take-off and continue to work with
the baler.
2

Ratchet (1) is secured by shearbolt (3) which can break 3

in case of an operating error.
1
Shearbolt M 6 x50 DIN 24014 (PN 901 412-0) nut M6 (PN
908 704-1)
CP100003

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5 Basic Settings and Operation

5.1 Pick-Up
Special Safety Instructions

The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
• Bring the round baler to a complete standstill.
• Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• Risk of pinching when making adjustments to the pick-up. Secure the pick-up to prevent
it from being lowered unintentionally. (for example low limiter)

Adjust the pick-up working height to correspond to the

prevailing ground conditions.

The pick-up can be adjusted only after the baler has been
set to the correct height (see A 1.2).

Basic Setting:
the gap between the tines and the ground should be
approximately 20 – 30 mm.

• Raise the pick-up (3) hydraulically.

• Remove the linch pin (1). 2
• Set the perforated rail (2) in the required position. 1
• Secure in place using the linch pin (1).
• Always adjust both sides.

Additional option: RBV04181

• Raise the pick-up hydraulically.

• Undo nut (2).
• Set the feeler wheel (1) into the new position on the
pick-up fork (3).
• Attach and tighten lock nut (2).
• Always adjust both sides.

2
1
3 RBV04180

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For extreme ground conditions, regulate the working
depth using the low limiter:

• Raise the pick-up hydraulically.

• Push the feeler wheels (3) upwards.
• Slacken the nuts (2).
• Slide the depth control (1) forwards.
• Tighten nuts (2).
• Always adjust both sides. 1
For usage with straw, the pick-up should
be set as high above the ground as
possible. Use the height adjuster (1) to
do this and set the pick-up feeder wheels
so that they are not in contact with the 2
ground.
RBV19220

5.2 Baffle Plate

Adjust the height and supporting pressure of the baffle
plate (1) to crop conditions.

Basic Setting:
high swaths = position “a”
low swaths = position “b”

Baffle Plate Height 5

1
• Remove the linch pin (2).
• Insert the pin (4) into the desired bore hole from the
inside.
• Secure in place using the linch pin (2). a
3
Supporting Pressure
2
• Hook the spring (3) into the desired bore hole (5). 4
• Always adjust both sides.
• In cases of extremely short harvest material, unhook b
the spring (3) entirely. VP-A-003

5.2.1 Roll-type crop guard

Adjust the height of roll-type crop guard (1) to crop
conditions.
Basic Setting:
high swaths = position “a”
low swaths = position “b” a
Height of the roll-type crop guard
• Remove the nut.
• Insert the pin (2) into the desired bore hole from the 2
inside. b
• Secure in place using the nut.
1
RP000034

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5.3 Cutting System (MultiCut)

5.3.1 Special Safety Instructions

The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
• Bring the round baler to a complete standstill.
• Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• Risk of injury when attaching or removing the blades. Always wear suitable gloves when
handling the blades.
• When working inside the bale chamber, make sure to secure the open tailgate at the shut-off
tap to prevent it from falling.

5.3.2 General Information

The cutting system consists basically of a blade rotor and
17 blades. Cutting helps to improve further processing of
the round bale and increase bale density.
Should clogging occur, the blades can be slewed out of
the feed channel hydraulically.
The blade safety mechanism prevents the blades from
being damaged by foreign objects.
It is also possible to switch off the cutting system
mechanically.

5.3.3 Adjusting Cutting Length

The cutting length is determined by the number of blades
used. "0"
The number of blades used is indicated by the setting on
the selector disc (1).

Cutting length Number of blades Setting

– 0 “0”

128 mm 7 “7”
2 1
64 mm 15* “15”
VP-1-058
64 mm 17 “17”

* The two outer blades are switched off.

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Adjust the setting with the aid of the multi-purpose
spanner/wrench (3) or (4).
These are located inside a bracket on the right-hand side
of the machine. 2 1
• Remove the spring pin (1). 4
• Detach the multi-purpose spanner/wrench (3) or (4)
from the retaining bolt (2).
3

CPB00050

Setting the cutting length:

Adjustment is carried out on the right-hand side of the

machine.
• Rotate the locking lever (3) clockwise to unlock the
blade control shaft.
• Attach the multi-purpose key (1) to the
blade control shaft (2).

3 2
CPB00060

• Use the multi-purpose key (1) to rotate the blade

control shaft counterclockwise into the desired
position (2). 1
• Rotate the locking lever (3) counterclockwise until it
engages.
Do not rotate the locking lever in the opposite sense. In
this case it may happen that the blades are not
engaged in their working position.
2
• Detach the multi-purpose key (1) and store it correctly
in the transport mounting and secure with spring pin. 3
After adjustment make sure that the blades
are in the working position.
CP101251

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5.3.4 Blade Zero Switch
"0"
To switch off the blades mechanically:

• disengage the locking lever (2)

• rotate the blade control shaft using the multi-purpose
key until the selector disc (1) is set at “0”
The “0” setting is located between any 2 blade
settings.
• Lock the blade control shaft.

2 1
If the round baler is to be used for exten-
ded periods without the cutting system, VP-1-058
it is best to detach the blades.
(see “Replacing Blades”)

To switch off the blades hydraulically:

The hydraulic blade zero switch aids in

removing clogs or foreign objects.

The blade control shaft (2) can be switched to the blade

zero position using the cylinder (1). 1

Switch blades on hydraulically only if blade

rotor is running.
2

VP-1-059

5.3.5 Adjusting the Blade Safety Mechanism

The blade safety mechanism should be set as slackly as
possible.

For tough baling material, tighten the blade guard. 1

The edge overhang (a) on the lower blade side (1) and the
can (3) attached to the blade control shaft (4) must be
between a = 10 – 14 mm. The blades are equipped with 2
two corresponding marks.
a
This blade setting must be applied when the blade shaft is
mounted below.

4 3
a = 14 mm blade safety mechanism tauter KR200002
a = 10 mm blade safety mechanism slack

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Adjusting the Blade Safety Mechanism:

• Undo the lock nut (2).

• Turn the screw (1) until the desired measurement (a) 2
(see page V - 5) has been attained.
• Tighten lock nut (2). 1
If adjustment is not possible using the adjusting
screw:

• Unhook the spring (5) mounted on the slewing lever (9). 3

• Detach screw (8).
• Swivel the cylinder (3) to the side.
• Detach the slewing lever (9).
• Detach the selector disc (6) from the toothed blade
control shaft (7). 5
• Reattach the selector disc (6) by turning it one notch.
• Reassemble in reverse order.
6
9

8
7
VP-1-063

5.3.6 Setting Blade Control Shaft

If the blades are worn out, the blade control shaft (1) can
be reset. For this, the bearing housings of the blade
control shaft must be loosened; after that, the blade
control shaft can be aligned to the rotary shaft.
a
The gap (a) must be at least 5 mm wide.

1
With new blades, set the blade control shaft
back.
CP100093-1

• Undo the screws (1) of the bearing housing of the (3)

blade control shaft (2) on the left-hand side of the
machine.

1
3
2 3

1
CP101260

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• Undo the screws (1) of the bearing housing of the (3)

blade control shaft (2) on the right-hand side of the
machine.

1 2

CP101253

The blade control shaft (1) can be aligned using the slots.

• Undo the lock nuts (3) and align the blade control shaft 1 2
(1) to the cutting rotor with the setting screws (4). 2
• Carry out the alignment equally on both sides.
• Tighten the mounting screws (2) of the bearing housing
on both sides of the machine.

2
3
4
CP100010

5.3.7 Clogs in the Cutting System

If baling material or foreign objects clog the cutting
system:

• switch off the blades hydraulically

1 2
• start up the machine
• If it is not possible to clear the clog in this way, switch-
off the PTO shaft, attach the multi-purpose key (2) to
the intermediate drive shaft (1) and rotate clockwise
• The blade rotor, pick-up and tractor drive are reversed
• Detach the multi-purpose key (2) and store it correctly
in the transport mounting.

Risk of accidents! RBV0423A

Always detach the multi-purpose key from

the intermediate drive.

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5.3.8 Replacing Blades
The cutting system blades are accessible from the bale
chamber.

• Open the tailgate.

Risk of accidents! 1
Secure the open tailgate against
unintentional shutting.

• Rotate the shut-off tap (1) of the left-

hand lifting cylinder to position (a). a b
VP-1-057

Switch the blade control shaft mechanically to the

blade zero position

• Disengage the locking lever (2).

• Rotate the blade control shaft using the multi-purpose "0"
key until the selector disc (1) is set at “0”.
The “0” setting is located between any 2 blade
settings.

2 1
VP-1-058

Unlock the blade shaft:

• pull the locking pin out of the locking device by pulling

the handle (1) and rotate into position (b).
a
The supplied key can also be used for locking /
unlocking the blade shaft. b

VP-1-068

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Replace blades

• Pull the blade (1) through the blade shaft slot (2).
• Insert blade.
• Lock the blade shaft.

Relock the blade shaft.

1
2
KRS-1-015

5.4 Select baling pressure

After each use you must bleed the air from the floor
conveyor pressure cylinders.
To adjust the baling pressure, the shut-off tap (2) is
placed in the position shown.

A pressure range between 50 -160 bar is intended for

adjustment of the baling pressure.

baling material pressure range [bar]

hay low
straw medium / high
silage high

The following steps should be followed when adjusting

the baling pressure:

• Release the rotation lock (3).

• Turn the hand wheel (4) as far as possible in the
1
clockwise direction.
• Open the round baler tailgate fully. (This pressurises
the round baler's hydraulic system. The pressure 2
gauge indicator (1) should remain stationary at the
maximum pressure of 160 bar.)
• Close the tailgate.
(towing hydraulics set to “lower”) 3
• Slowly rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise until
the pressure gauge indicator points to the desired
baling pressure. 4
• Reset the rotation lock. VP-1-061

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5.5 Adjusting baling diameter

Medium

Baling diameter is preselected using the adjusting segment

located behind the front right guard and is set from inside
the twine box via the wing nut (2) on the righthand side.
2

Baling diameter preset:

• Switch on the electric starter using the ON/OFF

switch
• Manually raise the baling pressure indicators (1) to the
desired position.
• Loosen the wing nut (2) in the twine box and move the
bolt with wing nut in the slot. When the preset bale
diameter is reached the indicator lights go out and the
horn of the electric starter sounds.
• Tighten the fly nut inside the twine box.

Do not preselect the baling diameter in

automatic mode.

1
RP000036

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5.6 Attaching and Detaching the Bale Ejector

• Do installation work only when the machine is at a standstill.

• Switch off the motor. Remove the ignition key.
• The tailgate must be open in order to work on the straw trap. Make sure that the shut-off tap
on the left-hand tailgate cylinder is set in the closed position.
• The straw trap weighs approximately 40 kg. For this reason, be careful to avoid any pinch
points during installation or adjustment.

Under certain operating conditions, e.g. slopes, it may be

advisable to detach the bale ejector (6).
1
• Open the front protective plates on both sides of the
machine.
• Detach the roll pins (1) on both sides of the brace (2)
and mounting (4) of the bale ejector.
• Detach spring (3) and bolts (5) on both sides.
• Detach the bale ejector by pulling backwards. 3
2
Attach the bale ejector in reverse order.

5 1

1
4

6
VP-7-015
5.7 Floor Conveyor Chain

• Do work only when the machine is at a standstill.

• Switch off the motor. Remove the ignition key.
• The tailgate must be open to do work on the round baler chain.
• Make sure that the shut-off tap on the lefthand tailgate cylinder is set in the closed position.

To bale extremely dry, smooth crops the front floor

conveyor chain can be equipped with 6 additional
feed slats.

Note the direction in which the floor

conveyor chains move!

• Attach the 6 feed slats to the predrilled rods on the

floor conveyor chain. 1

KRS-3-099

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5.8 Twine and Net Wrapping / Twine Wrapping

5.8.1 Special Safety Instructions
The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
• Bring the round baler to a complete standstill.
• Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.

Selecting Binding and Wrapping Material

The selection of binding material is important to ensure troublefree use of the round baler
and storage. High quality binding material also ensures safe handling of round bales during
transport.

5.8.2 Components

5.8.2.1 Components Twine and Net Wrapping

7
5 3

8 2 4

RBV00231

1 cutter bar 5 connecting link guide

2 twine wrapping mechanism 6 twine box
3 pressure roller 7 pressure roller tension spring
4 rubber roller 8 stepped roller

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5.8.2.2 Components Twine Wrapping

7
3

8 2 4

VP-3-009

1 cutter bar 6 twine box

2 twine wrapping mechanism 7 pressure roller tension spring
3 pressure roller 8 stepped roller
4 rubber roller

5.8.3 General Information

The twine is threaded from the twine box over the twine eyelet and the twine brake to the stepped roller (8). From
thereit is threaded via the twine wrapping mechanism (2) between the rubber-coated roller (4) and the pressure roller
(3) and into the area around the cutter bar (1). When the wrapping process begins, the rubber-coated roller (4) is
actuated and feeds the twine into feed channel and the rotating round bale. The twine is picked up by the round bale
along with the baling material.
The twine wrapping system (2) leads one of the twines from the centre to the outside and then back again to the
centre. At the same time the other twine is led from the outside to the centre and then back again to the outside.
A sensor on the twine wrapping mechanism signals the final stage of the wrapping process.The twine is then cut and
the wrapping process is ended.

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 Basic Settings and Operation
5.8.4 Inserting Twine
2
The twine box can hold up to 10 rolls of twine (1).

Threading the twine

3
Before knotting the roll of twine (1), thread the twine (3)
through the corresponding twine guide (2). 1

RBV04150

Knot the twine as shown in this example.

KR-1-009

The rolls of twine are connected as follows:

end of with start of 10 7 4 1

roll roll

thread 1 1 4 8 5 2
(back) 4 7
7 8 9 6 3
8 10
thread 2 2 3
(front) 3 5
5 6
6 9 RBV00241

• Thread the twine downwards through the twine guides

(1) and the front bore holes (2) inside the twine box.
• Thread 1 through the back bore hole.
• Thread 2 through the front bore hole.

1 1

RBV04142

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• Thread the twine from the eyelets (1) through the
twine retainers (2).

1
2

3
KR-1-007

• Thread the twine (1) through the twine brake (4)

eyelets (3).
• Thread the twine through the space between the
1
spring tensioners (2) and the screws (5).
3

2 2

4 5 CP400001

For twine wrapping, the net stretcher bar (2)

- if a net wrap system is installed - is rotated 1
into the upper position.

The connecting link inside the guide rod (1) holds the net
stretcher bar (2) in position.

RBV04040

• Open the twine cleaning flaps (1).

• Rotate the twine manually at the stepped roller in the
working direction (see arrow). 1
• Remove dirt in area (2).
2

CP400002

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 Basic Settings and Operation
• Shut the cleaning flaps (1).
• Rotate the stepped roller in the direction of the arrow
until the twine holders (3) move from the outside to the 1
centre starting position.

The twine holders (3) must move to the centre when the 2
stepped roller is rotated. Otherwise continue to rotate the
stepped roller in the direction of the arrow until the 3
starting position (see illustration) has been reached.

CP400003

The spacing between individual twine wraps on the bale

can be changed by inserting the baler twine into different 2
grooves of the stepped roller.

length of choose diameter wrap

baling with stepped roller spacing
material
short large (1) narrow
medium medium medium
long small (2) wide

1 RP-A-020

• Thread the twine from the twine brake around the

stepped roller (1) to the distributor eyelets (2). 1 2
• Then thread it through the twine guides (3) and (4) to
the rubber-coated roller (5).

The twine should extend at least 40 cm

from the rubber-coated roller.
3 4
5
RP-A-019

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5.8.5 Setting the Twine Limiter
The position of the twine limiter determines the spacing
between the outermost wrap and the outer edge of the
bale.

The setting depends on the length and type of baling ma-

terial to prevent the thread from slipping off the round bale.
length of distance between the two
baling twine limiters
material
long wide
medi- medium
um
short narrow
Adjustment:

• Fold the wrapping mechanism forward.

• Undo the bolts (3).
• Slide the twine limiter (1) into the desired position. 3
• Tighten the bolts (3).
• Always adjust both sides.

2 1
KR-1-063

5.8.6 Setting the Twine Brake

The twine brake (4) tautens the baler twine (1). 1
The setting depends on the type and quality of the baler
twine.

Adjustment:
2 2
• Rotate wing nuts (2) clockwise (increased pretension,
increased brake force). 3
• Rotate wing nuts (2) counterclockwise (reduced 3
pretension, reduced brake force).
• Always adjust both sides. 4 CP400004
The baler twine should be kept under tension at all times
to ensure that the blades cut correctly.

Be careful not to tighten the brake so

much that the rubber-coated roller is
unable to transport the thread at the start.

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 Basic Settings and Operation

Twine brake release setting

Move tensioning arm (2) from lower to central position.

In this position:
4
• tension spring (3) must not be under tension,
• wire rope (4) must be slightly released.
2

3 CP400006

Adjusting lever (1) will release the brake at the start of the
binding cycle.
Adjustment depends on twine thickness. 1
Adjusting procedure:

• Turn screw (5) cw when using thick twine.

• Turn screw (5) ccw when using thin twine.

CP400005

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5.8.7 Adjusting the Pressure Roller
If the baler twine does not feed correctly at the start,
pressure roller tension can be increased by adjusting
the spring (2).

Right side: 3
• Detach spring (2).
• Detach bolt (3) and screw into one of the upper bore
holes.
• Reattach spring (2).
Left side:
• Pressure is increased by attaching the springs in the
2
bore holes. VP-3-014

5.8.8 Adjusting the Sensor

To ensure that the baler twine does not always start and
cut at the same position, the sensor bracket (1) can be
move to the left or the right.

• Undo bolt (4). 4

• Move sensor bracket (1).
• Tighten bolt.
1

RBV00021

5.8.9 Selecting Wrapping Mode

Control unit Medium
6
• Actuate the ON/OFF switch (1).

Use switch (6) to select the tying mode.

= Net wrapping

= Twine wrapping
1 RP600008

Control unit Comfort

If twine wrapping is selected, the word "twine" must appear Garn............Netz

------ Garn ! ------
in the second line on the display of the comfort control weiter.......ja=quit

unit. (see Comfort Controls)

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-3-051

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5.9 Net Wrapping

5.9.1 Special Safety Instructions

The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
• Bring the round baler to a complete standstill.
• Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.

5.9.2 Components

6
7 9
3
2

1
5 4
twine wrapping
mechanism
(special equipment
for MultiCut)

RBV00212

1 cutter bar 5.9.3 General Information

2 connecting link guide The netting is threaded from the net roll over the guide
shaft to the net stretcher bar (5); from there it is
3 pressure roller threaded between the rubber-coated roller (4) and the
pressure roller (3) into the cutter bar area (1). When
4 rubber-coated roller the wrapping process begins, the rubber-coated roller
(4) feeds the netting into the feed channel and the
5 net stretcher bar rotating round bale. The netting is picked up by the
round bale along with the baling material. The round
6 net brake spring bale pulls the netting from the netting roll over the
rubber-coated roller (4) and the net stretcher bar (5)
7 brake lever by self-rotation. The netting is kept taut by the net
brake (8) throughout the wrapping process. Following
8 net brake the wrapping process, the cutter bar (1) is slewed into
the net path and cuts the netting.
9 pressure roller spring

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5.9.4 Inserting the Netting Roll
• Pull the flat iron (1) forward. 1
• Pull the net stretcher bar (2) upwards and lock into
the upper connecting link.

RBV04040

The starting end of the netting roll should

point towards the machine and be drawn
from the top down.

• Raise the lever (2). 3

• Swing the brake disc (1) and the netting roll mounting
(3) forwards.
• Detach the brake disc (1).
• Slide the netting roll onto the netting roll mounting
shaft (3) and the retainer (4).
4
2

VP-2-074

• Slide the brake disc (1) and cardboard tube clamp (2)
counterclockwise into the cardboard tube and then
onto the netting roll mounting shaft as far as possible. 2 1

RBV05360

• Thread the netting (2) over the guide shaft (3) to the
net stretcher bar (4).
• Swing the netting roll mounting back into its support.
3 2 1

RBV0534A

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Once installed, the netting roll can be aligned to the right
and left in the centre to the machine using the mounting
lever (2).

To pull the netting, release the brake. To do this press 1

lever (1) downwards.

Place the net brake callipers (3) below the netting roll.
3
2

RBV00111

Insert the netting (3) over the guide shaft (1) below the
net stretcher bar (2) between the rubber-coated roller (4)
and the pressure roller (5). The netting should extend 1
0 - 50 mm above the scraper, the conveying roller or blade
rotor.
4 5
3

0-
50
mm
2

VP-3-008

• Pull the flat iron (1) forward.

• Fold the net stretcher bar (2) downwards and engage.
1

RBV04041

5.9.5 Setting the Net Brake

In the basic setting, the tensioning bolt dimension should
be a = 35 mm.

If the netting gets caught up during baling, 1

then tension must be increased on the
spring (1) of the net brake.
2
The brake spring (1) can be tightened at the eye bolt (2).
If the netting does not feed correctly at the start, a
pressure roller tension can be increased by adjusting
the spring (3).
3
RP-99-002

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 Basic Settings and Operation
Setting the Netting Auxiliary Brake B
5
In the position which is shown in the the distance of
A
pressure spring (1) should equal A = 30 mm.
30
Distance B should equal 5 mm.

The spring distance in starting position should equal

approximately 35 mm. 1

VP-3-017

The net brake setting depends on the type 1

of netting being used. The net brake
should be set so that the net is in the
channel approx. 0 - 50 mm above the 4 5
scraper, after the binding process is 3

0-
complete.

50
Always use a speed of 540 rpm for

mm
wrapping (use the normal operating speed). 2

VP-3-008

Adjusting the net brake releasing position

4
Move tensioning lever (2) from below to central position.

In this position:
• tension spring (3) must not be under tension
• wire rope (4) must be slightly tensioned.
3
2
1
VP-3-018
5.9.6 Net Stretcher Bar
The net stretcher bar (2) can be rotated to optimise use of
the net width.

• Undo bolt (1) on the right and left side.

2 1
turn tube backwards = netting is spread extremely
wide

turn tube forwards = netting is spread less wide

(for net varieties which are not
so wide)

• Tighten bolt (1) on the right and left side. RP16010

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5.9.7 Selecting the number of bale wraps
The adjusting screw (2) for setting the number
of bale wraps has a left-handed thread!
2
The number of times the bales are wrapped can be set on
the right-hand side of the machine on the adjusting screw 3
(2). The point (3) of the spring bar should not be positioned
on the adjusting screw. Insert an Allen key into position (4)
on the adjusting screw and unfasten the counter nut (1)
(please note - left-handed thread). The adjusting screw can
be turned by using the Allen key. The further the screw is
4
turned, the more often the round bales are wrapped.
Retighten the counter nut securely after adjustment. a 1

RP600001

Distance "a" Number

mm of wraps
8 1
15 2
22 3

The measurement "a" = distance from the insertion point of

the spring bar tipto the end of the adjusting screw.

Check the values on a finished bale and correct them if

necessary.

5.9.8 Adjusting the spring bar

The spring bar must only be adjusted
when the tensioning arms are in lower
position (without blades).

The proper function of the net wrapping mechanism is only

ensured if spring bar (1) is lifted over set screw (2). This 1 2
adjustment is carried out at the factory.
Due to wear of the V-belt of the tensioning device it can be a
necessary to readjust the lifting stroke of the spring bar. 3
For this:
• Release the bolts (3).
• Move guide (4) relative to slotted hole (a) until spring
bar (1) is above set screw (2). 4 RP600002
• Tighten the bolts (3).

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5.9.9 Selecting Wrapping Mode
Control unit Medium
6
• Actuate the ON/OFF switch (1).

Use switch (6) to select the tying mode.

= Net wrapping

= Twine wrapping
1 RP600008

Control unit Comfort

If net wrapping is selected, the word "Net" must appear in

the second line on the display of the comfort control unit.
(see Comfort Controls) Garn............Netz
------ Netz ! ------
weiter.......ja=quit

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-3-050

5.10 Bale Counter

1
The bale counter (1) is mounted on the left hand side of the
machine behind the rear side guard plate. The bale counter 3
is activated by a chain (2) every time the tail gate is
opened. The bale counter can be set back using the
knurled screw (3).

VP700005

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5.11 Central Chain Lubrication

Device 1

The central chain lubrication device is attached to the left

side of the machine behind the front guard.

Each time the drive shaft makes a rotation, oil is forced 2

out of the tank (1) via the pump (2) and the lubrication
strips attached to the left and right of the machine, and
onto the brushes on the drive chains. 3
The delivery rate can be adjusted by means of the
eccentric (3) on the drive roller. RBV05150

Different nozzles are built into the lubrication strips for

each lubrication point. A pressure gauge (1) which
displays system pressure is installed on the right-hand
side of the machine. This pressure increases or de-
creases according to the setting of the eccentric disc.

• Depending on consumption, check the oil supply in

the container and top up if necessary.
1
It must absolutely be ensured that no
water or dust can enter the tank.

If the lubricant container is empty, the central chain

lubrication device needs to be bled:
RBR05160
• fill the container hose with oil before connecting it to
the pump.
• The pump must be completely free of air before being
connected to the system.
Actuate the pump manually until oil appears.

Replace filter (2) once a year.

First remove, empty and then thoroughly
clean the tank (1).
Only then replace filter (2).
Do not remove filter (2) if oil is present in the
filter.
It must absolutely be ensured that no water
2
or dust can enter tank (1).

Use recommended lubricants only! 1

Different types of oil can be used.
Viscosity similar to 15W40
Use biodegradable, non-toxic oil only. RP100007
(e. g. Fuchs Plantogear 100 - N Mineral Oil or
Castrol Optimol Optileb GT 100)
Do not use adhesive oils for chains since
these would get stuck inside the system.

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Oil Flow Rate Setting (Cam Pump)

The cam pump is located at the front left on the gearbox

drive shaft.

Adjust oil flow rate / oil pressure:

2
• Undo bolts (2). 128 mm
• Rotate the eccentric disc (1).
• Tighten bolts (2).

8
5 6 7
34
2
1

1 2
VP-2-001

"Central chain lubrication" diagram

The numbers in brackets indicate the size of the
nozzles for the individual lubrication points.

When replacing the nozzles, it is essential

to ensure that the correct sizes are used.
Each difference in size will double the oil
supply (example: MM4 will supply twice as
much oil as MM3).

(6) Floor conveyor back

(6) Floor conveyor back
(5) Floor conveyor front
(5) Floor conveyor front

(6) Floor conveyor back

(6) Floor conveyor back
(5) Floor conveyor front
(5) Floor conveyor front

(4) Starter cylinder

(4) Spur gear
(3) Cutting system drive
(3) Floor conveyor drive
(3) Cutting system drive
(2) Main drive
(2) Pick-up drive
(2) Main drive
(2) Pick-up
(2) Pick-up

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 Mechanical bale size indicator

6 Mechanical bale size indicator

6.1 Adjustments
6.1.1 Particular safety instructions

• The following adjustment may only be carried out with the machine at a complete stop.
Stop the engine, remove the ignition key and detach the 12 V supply lead.
• Secure the round baler and the tractor against unintentional movements.
• After finishing adjustment work re-install all guards and safety devices in the correct position.
• Observe all other safety instructions to prevent injury and accidents.

6.1.2 Adjustment of the density indicators

Basic adjustment 1
• The tensioning arms (1) must rest against both side 4
walls of the machine.
• The distance between the density indicators (2) and bolt
2
(3) must be x = 5 mm.
• Adjust at clevis (4) if necessary.
X

3
VP101011-1

• Lift the tailgate.

Secure the opened tailgate against

unintentional lowering (see section 10.5.2
General).
a
• Release tension from the chain elevator inside the
baling chamber.
Move shut-off tap (1) of control valve (2) from position “b”
to position “a”.
1
Pressure is now released from the tensioning cylinders of
the chain elevator.
2
b
VP-1-036

• Raise tensioning arm (1) at the front part, install bolt M

10 (2) with nut and position tensioning arm (1) onto bolt
(2). 1
• Align the density indicators in this position: the top density
indicator must be adapted to the bottom one using the
adjusting rope.
• Remove bolt (2) again.

VP102011

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 Mechanical bale size indicator
Setting the rope for the „locked baling chamber“
indicator

Rope (1) (at either machine side) is connected to the 1

density indicators (located on the right hand machine side)
which show the driver whether or not the tailgate is duly
closed. If the latches are not fully locked into engagement,
the density indicators should be lifted clear of bolt (2). 3
Adjustment:
• Release nut (3).
4
• Release clevis (4) and adjust as required.
• Tighten the nut again
VP103011

VP101012

To obtain uniformly shaped bales, it is essential that both

baling pressure indicators are set to the same setting
value.

Adjustment: 1
• Place rail (1) onto tensioning arm (2) and guide roller 2
(3).
a

• Distance (a) between rail (1) and cable (4) should be

equal to „a“ = abt. 32 mm at either side of the
machine. 4
3
RP000085

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7 Control unit Basis (Electric twine starter)

Special Safety Instructions

• When doing any assembly work on the round baler, always disconnect the voltage feed to
the control unit.
• Repair work on the hydraulic system should be carried out by trained specialists only!
• When assembling the control unit make certain that the connecting cables to the round
baler do not tense during turning or come into contact with the tractor wheels.

When doing welding work on the round baler or tractor with attached round baler,
overvoltage could cause damage to the electric components of these control unit. For
this reason, detach the control unit from the tractor and disconnect the cable
connections.

7.1 General Information

Control unit Basis

3
4
2 RP600003

1. wrapping start button

2. ON/OFF switch
3. control line to baler
4. power supply

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 Control unit Basis

7.2 Preparing for Use

Attach the control unit on the tractor in a place where it is
clearly visible to the driver.

Connect the power supply (12V).

Check for correct polarity!

Switch on the control unit using the ON/OFF

switch (2).

The motor should run in basic setting.

If this is not the case:

1. Check the power supply.

2 RP600004

7.3 Operation
7.3.1 Actuating the Wrapping
1
When the desired baling size is reached, the wrapping
process should be started.

• Actuate switch (1), and keep it depressed until the bale

has caught the twine and pulls it.

The twine wrapping or wrapping process runs

automatically.

RP600005

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 Control unit Medium

8 Control unit Medium (Electro-Hydraulic)

Special Safety Instructions

• When doing any assembly work on the round baler, always disconnect the voltage feed
to the control unit.
• Repair work on the hydraulic system should be carried out by trained specialists only!
• When assembling the control unit make certain that the connecting cables to the round
baler do not tense during turning or come into contact with the tractor wheels.

When doing welding work on the round baler or tractor with attached round baler,
overvoltage could cause damage to the electronic components of these controls. For
this reason, detach the controls from the tractor and disconnect the cable connections.

8.1 General Information

Control unit Medium

5 6 7

4
8

2
3
1
RP600006
1. ON/OFF switch 5. Indicator light for left/right side baling size
2. Control line to baler 6. Wrapping mode switch net / twine
3. Power supply 7. Valve control: 0-blade position / pick-up
4. Horn 8. Wrapping start button

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 Control unit Medium

8.2 Preparing for Use

Attach the control unit on the tractor in a place where it is
clearly visible to the driver.

Connect the power supply (12V).

Check for correct polarity!

Switch on the control unit using the ON/OFF

switch (1).
5
The indicator lights (5) should light up and the motor
should run in basic setting.

If this is not the case:

1. Check the power supply.

2. Check the setting on the baling pressure gauge
(set to the 0 position).

1 RP600007

8.3 Operation
8.3.1 Selecting Wrapping Mode

• Actuate the ON/OFF switch (1).

6
Select twine or net wrapping

Use switch (6) to select the tying mode.

= Net wrapping

= Twine wrapping 1 RP600008

Setting the number of net wraps is on the right hand side

of the machine (see "Selecting the number of bale wraps"
chapter).

If “twine” is selected, the number of wraps must be set on

the step drive pulley (see “Twine Wrapping” Chapter)

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 Control unit Medium
8.3.2 Adjusting baling size
Adjustment is done on the machine (Chapter "Adjusting
5
Baling diameter).

The desired baling diameter has been reached:

• Is indicated by the indicator on the machine.

• Indicator lamps (5) go out and the horn (4) sounds.

4
8.3.3 Actuating the Wrapping (Manual Opera- RP600009
tion)
As soon as the bale has reached the pre-selected bale
diameter shown on the pre-selected pressure gauge, a
5
horn signal sounds and the two indicator lamps (5) are
extinguished. The bale can then be wrapped.

• Operate switch (7) and keep it pressed until the

binding material (net or twine) is caught and fed by the
rotating bale.
• The twine wrapping or wrapping process runs
automatically.
Following the end of the twine or net wrapping process
open the tailgate using the second control valve on the 7
tractor. 1 RP600010
• Eject the bale.

8.3.4 Actuating the Wrapping (Automatic

Mode) 5
To activate the automatic mode proceed as follows:

• Activate switch (7) and keep it pressed. Switch on the

control unit using switch (1). A short beep will sound.
• Once the control unit is switched on, keep switch (7)
pressed for abt. 2 seconds (this will determine the
duration of the extension stroke of the linear motor - in
this case 2 seconds). Release switch (7) (another beep
will sound). In addition to the manual mode, the system 7
will now work in the automatic mode, too. 1 RP600010
As the net is not stretched during the
starting phase, starting time
should be chosen as short as possible.
That means that the binding process will automatically be
started if the preset bale size is reached (the linear motor
runs out).
Switching off the control unit (switch 1) will cause the
automatic mode to be deactivated.
The binding process can at any time be
started manually.

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 Control unit Medium

8.4 Sensor Test

The control unit require data acquired via the sensors to 15
ensure trouble-free functioning.

The mounting positions and required settings are 14

described in Chapter 9 “Maintenance”.
13
A
Sensor bale diameter right B
Sensor bale diameter left 12
The baling size gauge is located at the front end of the
round baler. 10 VP700004

When the right-hand indicator (A) rises within the set

diameter range, the lamp (2) should go out.
When the left-hand indicator (B) rises within the set
diameter range, the lamp (1) should go out.
1 2

8.5 0-Blade position

RP600011

The cutting mechanism can be switched on and off using

the respective control valve of the tractor.
8
• Move switch (8) to position
• Use the control valve of the tractor to switch the
cutting mechanism on and off.

An indicator on the right hand front machine side shows

whether the cutting mechanism is switched on or off.

Position I: Cutting mechanism switched on

Position II: Cutting mechanism switched off

The 0-blade position display (1) also RP600012

indicates during pressing whether the
blades were pushed out of their operating
position by foreign bodies.
I
1
II

VP700001

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9 Control unit Comfort

9.1 General Information
The comfort controls are used to monitor and control the
baling process.

The twine and net wrapping mechanisms, the bale

chamber lock and the electric starter are monitored using
sensors.

The binding or wrapping process is started automatically

by the comfort controls or manually when the preset bale
size has been reached.

In addition, two counters are built into the comfort

controls to measure the pressed round bales.

The pulses measured by the sensors are centrally routed

to the comfort controls via the on-board computer (1) on
the round baler.

In this same manner, the control pulses are routed 1

via the on-board computer (1).

942 038-1

RP-A-007

Special Safety Instructions

• Risk of injury!
When doing any assembly work on the round baler, always disconnect the voltage feed
to the comfort controls.
• Repair work on the hydraulic system should be carried out by trained specialists only!

When doing welding work on the round

baler or tractor with attached round
baler, overvoltage could cause damage
to the electronic components of the
comfort controls. For this reason, detach
the comfort controls from the tractor and
disconnect the cable connections.

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9.2 Mounting
Attach the comfort control box on the tractor in a place 3
where it is clearly visible to the driver.
2
Connect the comfort controls to the on-board computer.

Plug the control cable (1) into the comfort controls (3)
socket (2). 1
Secure the connection using the union nut (4).

Connect the power supply cable (12 V) for the comfort

controls to the 3-pin power outlet on the tractor.

RBV03071

• Place the connecting cables between the tractor and the round baler in such a way
that they do not tighten during turning or come into contact with the tractor wheels.

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9.3 Control Panel

14
17 8
24
23
13
15

2 9
1 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 0
STOP
3 4 #

3 4 11 19 16

25

20 12 21

(0) “start wrapping” key (11) ON/OFF (19) automatic wrapping preselector
(1) “bale size (–)” key (12) main switch (20) horn
(2) “bale size (+)” key (13) program key (21) control line to baler
(3) “alarm off” key (14) display screen (23) “+”-key
(4) “bale counter” key (15) quit key (24) “–”-key
(8) function key (netting/twine) (16) stop key (25) alarm light
(9) manual wrapping preselector key (17) blade check light

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9.4 Ready Status

Switch on comfort controls at the main switch (12).
14
Press the ON/OFF key (11).
---- K R O N E -----
Comfort Electronics
A brief self-test follows if the power supply is properly -- T E R M I N A L --
version:
connected. Prog Quit

– The membrane keyboard indicator lights light up briefly. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
– The buzzer sends out a brief test signal. 3 4 #

– The following appears in the

– display screen: ---- K R O N E ----- 11
Comfort Electronics VP-1-010
-- T E R M I N A L --
version:

and then

– the following 14
– appears: ---- K R O N E -----
Comfort Electronics ---- K R O N E -----
Comfort Electronics
V A R I O-P A C K- R O U N D-P A C K-
version:
version: Prog Quit

If the self-test is not executed, check the power supply. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

If the self-test (duration: 10 seconds) has been suc-

cessful the comfort controls are ready to operate.
11 VP-2-031

9.5 Basic Setting

The preselected bale size appears separately for the
right and left bale sides as the numerical values a b c
(a) and (c) and as a bar diagram (b).
2 90 90
Preselect bale size:
1 Prog Quit
• Press button (1) smaller bale diameter
• Press button (2) larger bale diameter 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
Selecting start procedure for twine / net wrapping 3 4 #

mechanism

• button (9) = manual tying 9 19

• button(19) = automatic tying VP-1-011

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Adjust wrapping mode and number of net wraps
23
9
• Press the function key (8) 24
Net-number:......0.0 15
The preselected setting appear on the display screen
13 ok?If yes press Quit

Net-number:......0.0 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

(= number of wraps)
STOP
3 4 #

ok?If yes press Quit

8
If “NET” is selected, set the number of wraps. VP-1-013

To increase the number of wraps

• press the “+” key (23)

To reduce the number of wraps

• press the “–” key (24)

If “TWINE” is selected the preset net number has no

significance as the number of wraps is set mechanically
(see “Twine Wrapping”).

• Confirm settings by pressing quit (15)

Press the program key (13) to continue paging.

23
9
The following appears on the display screen: 24
Twine............Net 15
Twine............Net 13 ------ Net ! -------
ok?If yes press Quit

------ Net ! -------

ok?If yes press Quit
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

If “NET” is selected, the word “net” will appear on the

second line. The net number (net wraps) is active only in
this setting.
8
VP-1-013
• Confirm settings by pressing quit (15)

Press the program key (13) to continue paging.

23
9
24
The following appears on the display screen: out..knife cont.with 15
13 ------ with ! ------
ok?If yes press Quit
out..knife cont.with
------ with ! ------
ok?If yes press Quit 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
Here the blade check function can be switched on or off by 3 4 #

pressing the “+” (23) or “–” (24) keys.

Press the program key (13) to continue paging. 8

VP-1-013

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Selecting the wrapping start delay

- The presetting of the nominal and the set values appear

in the display for the wrapping start delay. Verzögerungzahl 6
Ist-Wert :......... 8
Soll-Wert: ........ 15
“Wrapping start delay” means the time weiter.........ja=quit

between “preset density reached” and

“start of the wrapping process”.

- Nominal value: value currently stored in the memory. 4 #

STOP

Reducing set value:

• Actuate key. VP100100

Increasing set value:

• Actuate key.

Storing set value as nominal value:

• Actuate key

(Value 1 = 0.8 sec. means: if the effective value is 20,

there will be a delay of 16 seconds.)

Switch cutting system on or off

(Blade Zero Position)

The cutting system is switched on or off using the 17

corresponding control valve inside the tractor. If the
cutting system is not longer in working position (blade 90 90
zero position) when it is switched off, indicator lamps (17)
and (25) will light up and at the same time the horn will
Prog Quit
sound.

Switch off the horn by pressing the “alarm off” key. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

Suppress the alarm signal by pressing the “alarm off” key STOP
3 4 #
(3) a second time.

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9.6 Operation
During baling and material pick-up, the current bale size is
a b a
shown separately for the right-hand (d) and left-hand (c)
90 90
bale sides.
Prog Quit

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

c d VP-1-015

If pick-up is uneven arrows (a) appears on the display

screen. a
The arrows (a) points to the side to which the round baler 90 90
should be steered to ensure that it is filled evenly.
Prog Quit
If the difference between the two diameters is too great,
a warning signal will also sound.
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-3-007

Starting the binding / wrapping process manually

a b c d e
If the left-hand or right-hand bale side reaches the
preselected bale diameter, the arrows (a) or (e) will start 90 90
flashing on the effected side.
0
When both bale sides attain the preset bale diameter,
the arrows (a) and (e) will flash on both sides of the
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0
display and a signal tone will sound for approximately
three seconds. The binding or wrapping process must 3 4 #
STOP

be initiated.

• Press key (0) = “start wrapping”

VP-3-006
The start procedure is indicated by an interval buzzing
signal. The binding or wrapping process runs
automatically.

The following message appears on the display screen:

-- Baler binding ---
-- Baler binding --- ---- please wait ---

---- please wait --- Prog Quit

----- Net ! -----
(depending on the selected wrapping mode - Net, twine 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

only or twine/net -) STOP

3 4 #

Continue pick-up of baling material until

the twine or net wrapping material is fed
by the baling material into the bale.
chamber and collected by the round bale. VP-1-032

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If the twine or net wrapping process is complete, a
continuous audio signal will sound for approximately
3 seconds.

The following message appears on the display screen: - Binding process --

---- finished ! ----
Prog Quit
- Binding process --
---- finished ! ----
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-1-033

Eject the round bale by opening the bale chamber.

The following message appears on the display screen:

--- Bale chamber --- --- Bale chamber ---

------ open ! ------
------ open ! ------ Prog Quit

Following ejection and proper closing of the bale

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0
chamber, the program automatically resets to the initial
condition. The preselected bale diameter appears on the 3 4
STOP
#

display screen.

The message “BALE CHAMBER OPEN” VP-1-018

appears whenever the bale chamber is
open or improperly locked.

Starting the twine/wrapping process automatically

If automatic start-up of the twine or net wrapping process

has been selected by pressing button (19), the program
automatically starts the twine or net wrapping process
when the preset bale diameter has been reached. 90 90

What follows is the same as when the twine or net Prog Quit
wrapping process is manually activated.
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
Pressing (0) at any time will start the 3 4 #

twine or net wrapping process, even if

“automatic wrapping” was preselected.
19 VP-3-005
The program will not reset if the comfort
controls are switched off during or after
the twine or net wrapping process before
the bale chamber has been opened.
When the controls are switched back on,
a twine or net wrapping process will be
started immediately.

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9.7 Bale Counter

The comfort control bale counter has two displays. This
makes it possible to record the number of round bales
Bales pie.:.......10
baled for two different time spans. Bales tot.:......345
pie.-- erase--- tot.
All round bales are recorded according to the following
conditions:
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

a) the bale diameter has reached at least the number 0 STOP

3 4 #
b) the binding or net wrapping process was initiated
c) the sensor on the twine or net wrapping mechanism
has received at least 50 pulses
d) the bale chamber has been relocked following ejection 4 VP-1-021
of the bale

Display bale counter

• Press the bale counter key (4)

During baling material pick-up the display reverts to

operating mode.

Resetting the bale counter

The two counters can be set to “0” separately.

Bales pie.:.......10
Upper bale counter display: Bales tot.:......345
13 Prog
pie.-- erase--- tot.
Quit
15
• press the program key (13)
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0
Bales pie.:........0
STOP
3 4 #

Lower bale counter display:

VP-1-022
• Press the quit key (15)

Bales tot.:........0

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9.8 STOP Key

15
Interrupt program sequence:
9
• press the STOP key (16)
13 ----- Program ------
---- stopped ! -----
Prog Quit
The following appears in the display screen:
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0
----- Program ------
---- stopped ! ----- 3 4 #
STOP

Restart program sequence:

6 17 19 16
• Press key (9) VP-1-023
or
• key (19)

9.9 Error Messages

The error message:

- Wrapping process -
-- stand still ! --- 0
- Wrapping process -
-- stand still ! ---
appears on the display screen:
Prog Quit

• if the wrapping or binding process starts running and then

stops. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #
Cause:
wrapping stops netting ripped etc.

VP-2-024
Remedy:
See Chapter 11 “Faults - Causes and Remedy”

The error message:

- Wrapping process -
-- not catched ! --- - Wrapping process -
0
-- not catched ! ---

appears on the display screen: Prog Quit

• when the binding or net wrapping process has been 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

started but does not run correctly.

STOP
3 4 #

Cause:
The twine or the net are not seized by the crop at the
starting process.
VP-3-024
Remedy:
Continue baling, restart the start procedure by pressing
key (0).
See Chapter 10 “Faults - Causes and Remedy”

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The error message:

- Wrapping process -
---- not cut ! ----
0
- Wrapping process -
---- not cut ! ----
Prog Quit
appears on the display screen:

• when the binding or net wrapping process has been 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

completed but the binding or net wrapping mechanism STOP

3 4
continues to run. #

Cause:
twine or netting has not been cut.
VP-4-024
Remedy:
Eject the round bale. Shut the bale chamber.
Sharpen the blades and check their settings
(see “Maintenance” and Chapter 10 “Faults - Causes and
Remedy”). alarm-number:......0
blades not working !

9.10 Alarm Messages 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

The alarm message: STOP

3 4 #

alarm-number:......0
blades not working !

appears on the display screen:

RP-4-001

• when the blades have been extended hydraulically or

due to excessively dull blades

The alarm message:

alarm-number:......1
--- Bale chamber ---
------ open ! ------
alarm-number:......1
--- bale chamber ---
------ open ! ------ 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
appears on the display screen: 3 4 #

• when the tailgate is open before the baling process

has been completed
RP-4-002
The alarm message:

alarm-number:......2 17
- Wrapping process -

appears on the display screen: alarm-number:......2

- Wrapping process -

• if the wrapping system is running during the normal

baling process.
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
Switch the control box off and on to cut the net. 3 4 #

Remedy:
Check the net wrapping system. 3 25
RP-4-003

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9.11 Sensor Test

To ensure trouble-free functioning, the comfort controls
require data collected by the twine or wrapping sensor,
blade sensor, and tailgate sensor.

The mounting positions and required settings are

described in “Maintenance”.

Activate the sensor test on the comfort controls.

1) Switch off the comfort controls

• Press the ON/OFF key (11)

2) Call up the sensor test program

• Press the program key (13) and hold it down

13 Sensortest Twine:.0
Power:00V Knives:.0
• Press the ON/OFF key (11) Net :.00 chamber:00
proceed.....yes=quit
Prog Quit
The following appears on the display screen:
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

Sensortest Twine:.0
STOP
Power:00V Knives:.0 3 4 #

Net :.00 chamber:00

proceed.....yes=quit 11
• Release the program key (13) VP-2-025

The input voltage is displayed beside “Power”.

This reading must be between 11 – 14 V.

Function Test: Twine Stop Sensor a

Check the function of the twine stop sensor by tipping the
Sensortest Twine:.0
rocker in front of the sensor on the twine wrapping Power:00V Knives:.0
Net :.00 chamber:00
mechanism. proceed.....yes=quit
Prog Quit

The reading (a) on the display screen alternates between

“0” and “1”. 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-1-026

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Function Test: Wrap Stop Sensors
b a
Check the function of the sensors for the wrapping
sensors by rotating the wrapping mechanism. Sensortest Twine:.0
Power:00V Knives:.0
Net :.00 chamber:00
Sensor 1: wrapping in progress (b) Prog
proceed.....yes=quit
Quit
Sensor 2: linear motor centre position (a)
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

During rotation of the wrapping mechanism actuating

wheel, the display reading (a) and (b) should alternate 3 4 #
STOP

between “0” and “1” 8 times.

VP-2-027

Function Test: Cutting System Blade Systems a

As soon as the cutting system blades are extended, the Sensortest Twine:.0
display reading (a) should change to “0”. Power:00V Knives:.0
Net :.00 chamber:00
proceed.....yes=quit
Prog Quit

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

VP-1-028

b a
Function Test: Tailgate Sensor
Sensortest Twine:.0
The sensors are located on the tailgate locking hooks. Power:00V Knives:.0
Net :.00 chamber:00
The display (a) or (b) on the display screen must change proceed.....yes=quit
Prog Quit
to "0" whenever a locking hook is raised.

a = righthand side of the machine 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

b = lefthand side of the machine STOP

3 4 #

VP-1-029

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9.12 0-setting of the baling pressure

indicators b
13 - Nulleinstellung 1
Before any correction of the values Wegaufn. Links: 0
transmitted by the distance sensors, it must Wegaufn. Rechts: 0
weiter.......ja=quit 12
be checked that the mechanical Prog Quit

adjustment is correct (see section

„Adjustment of the baling diameter“). 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

STOP
3 4 #

• Switch the control unit comfort off (11).

• Press PROG key (13) and keep it pressed. 11
Switch the control unit comfort on again (11) (this will
RP600017
activate the sensor testing mode).
• Page through using the (13) key until „0 setting 1“
appears on display (b) (actual values are shown).
The figures behind LH distance sensor b
RH distance sensor
must be values between 5 and 30. If this should not be
13 - Nulleinstellung 2
Wegaufn. Links: 0
case, the distance sensors must be readjusted. Wegaufn. Rechts: 0
weiter.......ja=quit 12
Prog Quit

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

For this:
STOP
• Page through using the (13) key until „0 setting 2“ 3 4 #

appears on display (b).

11
RP600018

For adjustment release the RH or LH distance sensor (a)

(loosen the M8 nuts) and move the sensor until figures
between 5 and 30 appear on display (b). The difference
between the RH and the LH distance sensor should be as
small as possible.
Secure the distance sensors again (tighten the M8 nuts).

• Pressing the QUIT key (12) will store the values.

During this step the figures behind
LH distance sensor...5
RH distance sensor...5
will disappear for a short time.

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9.13 Language Setting for the

Comfort Controls
The display can be used in different language versions.

Setting the Language

1) Switch off the comfort controls

• Press the ON/OFF key (11)

2) Call up the sensor test program

• Press the program key (13) and hold it down

• Press the ON/OFF key (11)

The following appears on the display screen:

Sensortest Twine:.0
Power:00V Knives:.0
Net :.00 chamber:00
proceed.....yes=quit

• Release the program key (13)

3) Call up the language setting menu

• Press the program key (13)

The following appears on the display screen:

- Language Setting -
Is :...german...... 13 23
- Language Setting -
Req.:...english..... Is :...german......

ok?If yes press Quit

Req.:...english.....
ok?If yes press Quit 15
4) Select language
1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0

• Press the “+” key (23) 3 4 #

STOP

• Confirm language setting by pressing quit (15)

Switch off the comfort controls 11

VP-1-030
• Press the ON/OFF key (11)

When the control controls are reactivated, the display will

appear in the language selected.

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10 Maintenance
10.1 Adjustments
10.1.1 Special Safety Instructions

• The adjustments listed below should be done only when the machine is at a complete
standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the 12 V
supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• After completing maintenance work, reattach all protective plates and protective
devices properly.
• Follow all further safety instructions, to avoid accidents and injuries.

10.1.2 Adjusting the Tailgate Lock

The spring tension at the tailgate lock should be 1 2
a = 350 mm.

Reset the tension of the spring (4) if needed. 3

• Loosen loch nut (3).
• Rotate the nut (2) until distance a = 350 mm.
• Always adjust both sides. 4 a

KRS-1-038

10.1.3 Net Wrapping System

• Unintentional actuation of the net wrapping system must be prevented.

• The cutter blade on the net wrapping system is extremely sharp.
Extreme risk of injury!

Adjusting the cutter blades

a=2mm b=8mm
If blade support stop (1) fits close to stop (2), the gap
between spring bar (3) and bearing tube (4) should be a = 6
approx. 2 mm. and the gap between bearing (6) and
bearing tube (4) should be b = approx. 8 mm.
1 2
Adjustment:

• Undo bolt (5).

• Slide until gap a = 2 mm / b = 8 mm. 3 4
• Tighten the bolt (5).
5
RP-B-003

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10.1.4 Adjusting the automatic floor
conveyor shut-off
When the tailgate is opened the claw coupling (4) is
activated via the bracing cable (1) and linkage (2) and the 6
roll conveyors are switched off.
5 a
During operation, the correct distance to the side wall (6)
a = approximately 22 mm.

Adjustment:
2
• Loosen lock nut (3). 4
• Detach pins. 3 1
• Rotate the yoke (5) until distance a has been reached.
• Attach pins and tighten the lock nut.
VP-7-075

The thrust of the actuating cable springs can be adjusted

by means of the nuts (2). When the rear panel is closed, 2
the distance should equal b = approx. 250 mm. b
Adjust as follows:
1
• If the rear panel is closed the bracing cable (3)
4
should be relieved slightly and the claws engaged. 3 a
The cable length can be adjusted at the bracket (4).

• If the rear wall is slightly opened, the nut (1) must be

adjusted so that the roller (5) closes off flush with the
tip of the slotted link (6).

The tip of the slotted link (6) must not be

under the roller (5) when the rear wall
closes.
6
5
10.1.4.1 Adjusting the moment at which the
floor conveyor is switched off

VP700025
The moment at which the floor conveyor is switched off,
is preadjusted at the factory, but can be varied by moving
limit stop (1) in the slotted hole, if particular operating 2 1
conditions should require it.

To do this:

• Release countersunk head screws (2).

II
II
• Move limit stop (1) in the slotted hole until the desired
moment is reached.

Position I: the floor conveyor is switched off at a later

moment.
Position II: the floor conveyor is switched off at an
earlier moment. VP700018

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10.1.5 Adjusting the Scraper Bar In Relation
to the Upper Spiral Roller

The scraper bar is adjusted relative to the upper spiral roller inside the bale chamber. Make certain
to close the shut-off tap on the left-hand tailgate hydraulic cylinder after opening the bale
chamber.

Loosen the nut (1) and the hex. socket head cap screws
(4) in the blade bar to adjust the distance between the
scraper bar (3) and the upper spiral roller (2). Move the
scraper bar in the slot until it is positioned against the
2
spiral roller. Re-tighten the nut (1).
After adjustment, rotate the round baler 1
by hand and check whether the scraper
bar comes into contact with the spiral
roller.

4 3 4
VP-3-013

10.2 Adjusting the Sensors

The tigthening torque of all sensors must
not exceed 10 Nm.

10.2.1 Twine Mechanism Sensor

Basis / Medium / Comfort
The twine mechanism sensor (1) is located in the centre 3
behind the twine mechanism. The gap (x) between the
sensor and the switch rocker (2) must equal
approximately 1 - 2 mm.
X
Adjustment: 1
• Undo the lock nut (3).
• Adjust the sensor (1) until gap x = 1 - 2 mm when the
2
RBV00020
switch rocker (2) is in the raised position.
• Tighten the lock nut (3).

10.2.2 Net Wrapping Mechanism Sensors

Medium
Sensor (1) of the net wrapping device is located on the
right hand side of the machine under the front guard.
Distance (a) between sensor and spring rail (2) should be
2 mm.

Adjustment:
• Undo the lock nut (3).
• Adjust the sensor (1) until gap a = 2 mm - (with spring
rail (2) in lower position)
• Tighten the lock nut (3).

RP600014

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10.2.3 Central position of linear motor sensor

Medium / Comfort

The sensor (1) is located on the right hand side of the 2

machine above the V-belt.

The gap between the sensor and the flat iron for idler 1
pulley (3) a = approximately 3 +/- 1 mm.
3
Adjustment:
• Undo the lock nuts (2).
• Adjust the sensor (1) until gap a = 3 +/- 1 mm.
• Tighten the nuts (2) together. VP700002

Adjust the sensor in the slotted hole so that the tensioning

device or guide (4) stop in the position shown on the photo
(the idler pulley moves towards the bottom). In this
position the linkage (5) which controls the braking disc,
should brake the net brake more efficiently.

VP700003

10.2.4 Wrapping Mechanism Sensors

Comfort 2
The first sensor (1) is located on the wrapping mechanism
in front of the V-belt pulley. a
The gap between the sensor and the toothed disk (2) must 3
be a = 1 - 2 mm.

Adjustment:
• Undo the lock nut (3).
• Adjust the sensor (1) until gap a = 1 - 2 mm.
• Tighten the lock nut (3).
1 VP700027

10.2.5 Bale size sensor

Medium

Bale size sensor (1) is located on the right hand side of

the machine under the front guard. Distance (a) between
sensor and segment (2) should be 2 mm.

Adjustment:
• Undo the lock nut (3).
• Adjust the sensor (1) until gap a = 2 mm
• Tighten the lock nut (3).

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10.2.6 Rear gate sensors
1

2 mm
Left hand rear gate sensor
Sensor (1) is located on the side wall next to the left hand a 4
locking hook (3) of the rear gate.
5

3
RP-00-007

Right hand rear gate sensor

Sensor (2) is directly located on the right hand locking 5

hook of the rear gate.
4

Basic adjustment:
The locking hooks (3) must rest against the stop screws (5).
a
The outer edges of the magnets (4) must be even with the
outer edges of the sensors (1) and (2). Dimension (a) between
sensor and magnet should be a = 6 mm.
2 3
CP400065

If locking hook (3) is pushed down, the display of the

comfort control unit must change from "1" to "0" if
dimension b is equal to 10-12 mm. If this should not be
the case the sonsors must be re-adjusted.

10-12 mm

3 RP-00-008

CP400066

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10.2.7 Sensor for the Cutting System Blades
(Special Equipment)
Komfort

The sensor (1) for the cutting system blades is located on

the right side of the machine on the blade shaft.
Adjustment:
• Undo lock nuts (2).
• Adjust sensor so that gap a between the sensor and 2 1
the lever (3) is a = 1 - 2 mm when the lever is in the
raised position.
• Tighten the nuts together.

The height of the sensor is also adjustable. Adjust the

sensor so that the lamp inside the control box flashes
when the lever is turned approximately 10°.
a 3
RB-4-004

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10.3 Maintenance Tasks

10.3.1 Special Safety Instructions

• Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a
complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the
12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• If the tailgate is open, secure it at the shut-off tap to prevent it from falling.
• After completing maintenance work reattach all protective plates and protective devices
properly.
• Avoid skin contact with oil and grease.
• In case of injuries caused by oils, seek immediate medical assistance.
• Follow all further safety instructions to avoid accidents and injuries.

10.3.2 General Information

To ensure trouble-free operation of the round baler and to minimize wear, maintenance should
be carried out at specific intervals. This includes the cleaning, greasing, lubrication and oiling
of assemblies and components.

Torque moment MA (unless otherwise specified) A = thread size

(resistance class is visible on the head of the bolt)
A 5.6 6.8 8.8 10.9 12.9
O/ M A (Nm)
M4 2,2 3,0 4,4 5,1
M5 4,5 5,9 8,7 10
M6 7,6 10 15 18
M8 18 25 36 43 A
M 10 29 37 49 72 84 8.8 0.
1
9
M 12 42 64 85 125 145
M 14 100 135 200 235
M 14x1,5 145 215 255
M 16 160 210 310 365
M 16x1,5 225 330 390
KR-1-130
M 20 425 610 710
M 24 730 1050 1220
M 24x1,5 350
M 24x2 800 1150 1350
M 27 1100 1550 1800
M 27x2 1150 1650 1950
M 30 1450 2100 2450

Max. tightening torque of the sensors: 10 Nm

Check nuts and bolts regularly (approximately every 50 hours) for tightness and tighten if
necessary!

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Maintenance at specified intervals

oil change
Intervals Machine

tighten
adjust
check

bleed
component

after initial 8 operating hours wheels, wheel nuts x

and after every wheel change

after extended PTO shaft slip clutch x

downtimes (friction clutch only)

after first time chain tension:

use floor conveyor drive x x
then after every 100 bales pick-up drive x x

chain tension:
floor conveyor drive x x
at the beginning of the season pick-up drive x x
(after approx. 5 bales) chain tension:
roller drive x x
pick-up drive x x

after first time use

(approx. 30 - 50 operating hours)
then annually after
every season gearbox x

10.3.3 Checking the brake settings

The natural limited wear of brake drums and brake pads

means that the wheel brakes need to be frequently
adjusted in order to keep the braking cylinder stroke to an
optimum. In order to achieve minimum braking delay, it is
necessary to keep the air play between the pad and the
brake drum to a minimum.

10.3.4 Setting the cam brake

Compressed air
Druckluftanlage
Single axle - compressed air brake system 2 brake system

At ca. 6 bar, the brake lever should be ca. 55 mm from 1

the plate (2) when in brake position.
9"

55 mm
max.
Max. brake lever
Bremshebelstellung
position
bei 6 barat 6 bar
RP-00-001

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Single axle - hydraulic brake system
Hydraulic air
Hydraul. - Bremse
At an oil pressure of ca. 100 bar, the brake lever should 2 brake system

be ca. 55 mm from the plate (2) when in brake position.

1

55 mm
max.
Max. brake lever
Bremshebelstellung
position at 100 bar
bei 100 bar
RP-00-002

This setting can be made at the brake shaft on the profile:

• Remove Seeger circlip ring (1) and press the brake

shaft as far as possible towards the inside.
• Loosen screw (2).
• Pull off brake lever (3) and set.
• Tighten screw (2).
• Put Seeger circlip ring (1) back on.
1 3

2
RP-00-003
Tandem axle
Compressed air and hydraulic brakes

The angle between cylinder and brake lever should not

exceed 90° if the brake is actated.

To adjust move the brake levers (1) on the profile.

• Loosen screw (2).

• Pull off brake lever and set.
• Tighten screw (2).

Attention
Braked: 90°
Attention!
Braked: 90°

1 1

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10.3.5 Tyres

• Repairs to the tyres should be carried out by trained personnel only using the right
tools.
• Park the round baler on firm, level ground. Place wheel chocks under the tyres to
prevent unintended rolling.
• Regularly check that wheel nuts are properly seated and tighten if necessary!
• Do not stand in front of the tyre when inflating it with compressed air. The tyre could
burst if too much pressure builds up inside. Risk of injury!
• Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals.

Always slacken and tighten the wheel nuts in the

sequence shown in the diagram at right. 1
Check the wheel nuts 10 operating hours after mounting
and tighten if necessary. 6 3
After this, check that the wheel nuts are properly seated
every 50 operating hours.

Thread spanner number of max. torque moment

size bolts per
mm hub black galvan. 4 5
M 12 x 1,5 19 4/5 95 Nm 95 Nm

M 14 x 1,5 22 5 125 Nm 125 Nm 2 KR-1-131

M 18 x 1,5 24 6 290 Nm 320 Nm

M 20 x 1,5 27 8 380 Nm 420 Nm

M 22 x 1,5 32 8/10 510 Nm 560 Nm

M 22 x 2 32 10 460 Nm 505 Nm

type of tyre tyre pressure [bar]

Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals and reinflate
if necessary. 11.5/80-15.3/10 PR 4.5
Tyre pressure depends on the size of the tyre. 15.0/55-17/10 PR 3.5
The required values are listed in the table at right. 19.0/45-17/10 PR 3.0
500/50-17/10 PR 3.0
15 x 6.00-6/4 PR 2.5
600/50-22,5 /8 PR 1,5

10.3.6 Drawbar
• Tighten the bolts after the first 10 operating hours.
• Check the bolts every 50 operating hours.
• For torque moments refer to Chapter 10.3.2 Gene-
ral Information.

RP-1-002

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10.3.7 Main Drive Gear Box
The main drive gearbox (1) is located inside the front cross
carrier of the round baler. The oil check / fill screw (2) is
located at the side of the gearbox. The oil drain screw (3)
is located at the bottom of the gearbox.

2
Checking the Oil Level

Check the oil level before initial use.

Check the oil in the gearbox after every 500 round bales. 1
Unscrew the oil check screw (2). 3
The oil level should reach up to the check hole.

Changing the Gearbox Oil RBV05090

Gearbox oil should be changed after initial use

(approximately 30 - 50 hours) and at the end of each
season.
• Unscrew the oil level and oil drain screws.
• Catch the gearbox oil (approximately 1.6 litres) in
a suitable container as it drains off.
• Screw in the oil drain screw.
• Fill the gearbox oil (approximately 1.6 litres
SAE90 API-GL-4) through the check hole until it starts
to overflow.
• Screw in the oil check screw.

Dispose of used oil properly!

10.4 Drive Chains

10.4.1 Special Safety Instructions

The drive chains are equipped with protective devices. Always reattach or close the
protective devices after completing work on the chains.

10.4.2 General Information

Central lubrication only

The chain lubrication device supplies oil to all drive

chains except for the drive chain on the twin twine guide.
As the lubricating oil lines are not subjected to high
pressure, clogging may occur. For this reason, the
lubricating oil lines should be checked before each use to
ensure proper function. How the central chain lubrication
device operates is explained in the “Basic Settings and
Operation” section of this booklet.

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10.4.3 Setting Drive Chain Tension
Front Floor Conveyor Drive

The front floor conveyor drive is located on the left-hand

side of the machine. a
length of stretched spring a = 80 - 90 mm. 2
• Slacken lock nut (1).
• Rotate the nut (2) until a = 80 - 90 mm.
• Tighten lock nut (1).
1

RBV05020

Rear Floor Conveyor Drive

2
The rear floor conveyor drive is located on the lefthand b
side of the machine.
length of stretched spring b = 90 mm.

• Loosen lock nut (1). 1

• Rotate the nut (2) until b = 90 mm.
• Tighten lock nut (1).

RBV05050

Pick-Up

Be careful! Risk of pinching!

Lower the pick-up onto the ground.

Pick-Up Main Drive

a 1 2
The main drive is located on the pick-up on the right-hand
side of the machine. b
length of stretched spring a = 30 mm.

• Slacken the lock nut.

• Rotate the nut (1) until a = 30 mm.
• Tighten the lock nut.

Pick-Up Drive

The pick-up drive is located on the pick-up on the right-

hand side of the machine. RBV06200
length of stretched spring b = 30 mm.

• Slacken the lock nut.

• Rotate the nut (2) until b = 30 mm.
• Tighten the lock nut.

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Filling Auger Drive

The filling auger drive is located on the pick-up on the

left-hand side of the machine.
length of stretched spring a = 30 mm.

• Slacken the lock nut.

• Rotate the nut (1) until a = 30 mm.
• Tighten the lock nut.
a

RBV06280

Roller Drive
1
The roller drive is located on the right-hand side of the
machine. 2
length of stretched spring a = 90 mm.

• Rotate the nut (2) until a = 90 mm. a

RP-A-004

Cutting System Drive

The cutting system drive is located on the right-hand

side of the machine.
length of stretched spring a = 80 - 90 mm. a
• Slacken lock nut (1).
• Rotate the nut (1) until a = 80 - 90 mm.
• Tighten the lock nut. 1

RP-99-014

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Twin Twine Guide Drive

The drive chain (2) for the twin twine guide is located
inside the wrapping mechanism. It can be accessed
from the front by opening the flaps (1). 1
It is not necessary to tighten the tension on this drive
chain thanks to the automatic chain tensioner.
2

CP400002

10.5 Hydraulic System

10.5.1 Special Safety Instructions

• Depressurize the hydraulic system before doing any work on the hydraulics.
Hydraulic fluids escaping at high pressure can cause serious injuries. Seek medical
help immediately should injuries occur.
• Work on the hydraulic system, especially on the accumulators, should be done by
specially trained personnel only!
• Fill accumulators with the specified gas only.

10.5.2 General Information

The tractor supplies the pressure for the round baler

hydraulic system via pressure hoses. Of the various
components, the shut-off tap (1) on the left hydraulic
cylinder deserves special mention. It is designed as a
safety device to prevent the tailgate from shutting
unintentionally. 1
Position “a” The hydraulic cylinder return is blocked.
The tailgate cannot shut. When working
inside the bale chamber when the
tailgate is open, always set the shut-off
tap in position “a”. a b
Position “b” The hydraulic cylinder return is open.
The tailgate can be shut. Always make VP-1-057
certain to return the shut-off tap to
position “b” after finishing work inside
the bale chamber or on the tailgate so
that the tailgate can shut.

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10.5.3 Control Block (right front)

The control block (2) is located at the front right of the
machine. The baling pressure is adjusted using the hand
wheel (3) before work begins. The shut-off tap (1) serves
to relieve the floor conveyor pressure cylinder. a
Position “a” = park position – bleed air from
the pressure cylinders.
Position “b” = working position 1
2
3 b
VP-1-066

10.5.4 Solenoid Valves

The solenoid valves (2) are located on the right side of the
machine behind the side guard. These solenoid valves can
be used to actuate the pick-up movement function and the
blade zero switch manually should the controls fail. The
comfort operation should fail, rear lower-lying slotted bolts 1 2
(1) and/or knurled thumb screw solves to itself the Pick up
directly from the control valve at the tractor to raise or
lower leaves

As soon as the comfort controls start to

function properly, tighten the slotted
screw and/or knurled thumb screw on the RBV05270
solenoid valve. This is the only way to
ensure pick-up operation using the comfort
controls.

10.5.5 Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Filter

In order to protect the control valves against dirt a hydraulic
oil filter (3) is installed at the lefthand side of the front cross
pipe. The filter element needs to be replaced once a year.

Replacing the filter element

3
• Detach screw (1).
• Detach filter lower part (2). 2
• Replace filter element.
• Attach the filter lower part (2) exactly.
• Insert and tighten screw (2).
• Check for leakage.
1
RBV06331

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10.5.6 Round Baler Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
Spannzyl.

Spannzyl.
1L/35bar

1L/35bar
Heckklappe

Heckklappe
Spannzyl.

Spannzyl.

Messer 0
Pick - up
3 bar

15 - 160 bar 20 bar 2 bar

P1 P

T1 T

T P P

1500/1800 VP-A-004

10.6 Drawbar Ring Hitch

If the wear limit of the bushing inside
the ring hitch has been reached, the
bushing should be replaced.

The wear limit of the bushing inside the ring hitch (1) is
a = 43 mm. If this value is exceeded, the bushing needs
to be replaced. To minimise wear, clean and grease the
bushing and ring hitch daily. a

VP-1-007

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10.7 Cleaning Tensioning Arm at

floor conveyor rear
Straw and other materials may collect in the space
(marked by the arrow) between the metal braces (1)
and (2). The floor conveyor chain tensioner cannot work
as well as it should. The tension is reduced. 1
• Clean the space.

KRS-1-035

For cleaning open cover (1) of the rear guard:

• Loosen wing screw (2).

• Turn cover (1).
1
• After cleaning reinstall cover (1) and secure using the 2
wing screw.

VP-3-002

10.8 Shortening the floor

conveyor chains
10.8.1 Shortening the rear floor conveyor
chain
Before chain length can be checked, the
rear tensioning arms must be cleaned.
(see Section 10.7)

• Open the tailgate (1) fully.

• Secure the tailgate using the shut-off tap (3). 1
(see also Section 10.5.2)

If the distance “a” between the tailgate (1) and the roller
chain is greater than 220 mm, the roller chain needs to be a
shortened.

• Slacken the floor conveyor (Section 10.5.3).

2
• Shorten the chain as described below.

The shut-off tap on the lefthand cylinder

must be closed.
3
KRS-1-200

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To shorten the chain (1) a rail (2) is detached as follows.
1

• Remove the wire pins (1) on both sides.

• Detach the rail (2).
• Remove two chain links (3).
• Connect the roller chain with a chain-connect link. 2

3 1

KRS-1-201

10.8.2 Shortening the front floor conveyor

chain
If the chain tensioning lever is in Position “b”, the roller a
chain must be shortened as described above. b
The chain tensioning lever must be in Position “a” after
the roller chain has been shortened. 1

KRS-1-202

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10.9 Sharpen Cutting System

Blades
Check the sharpness of the blades (2) daily. When
needed, sharpen the detached blades on the back side
of the cutting edge (1). Never grind the rippled side.
1
If possible, use the KRONE Sharpening
Device to sharpen the blades.

KRS-1-061
10.10 Maintaining the Compressed
Air Brake System (Special
Equipment)

10.10.1Service Line Hose Couplers (Non-

Reversible)

Use:
The service line hose couplers are built into the two-line
compressed air brake systems to connect the tractor
brake line to the round baler.

Maintenance
After disconnecting the service line hose couplers, close
the covers or place the hose couplers in the empty
couplings provided to prevent dirt from entering. Replace
any damaged ring seals. RP-A-031
“SUPPLY” hose coupler (red)
Check:
Check that the service line hose couplers engage
properly and do not leak. Replace defective couplers.

RP-A-032
“BRAKE” hose coupler (yellow)

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10.10.2 Air Filter for Piping

Use:
The air filter for piping is installed in front of the brake
valve. It cleans the compressed air which prevents
malfunctions. The brake system remains functional even
if the filter element is clogged in both flow directions.

Maintenance
The filter element should be cleaned at regular intervals
e.g. each year before the season begins. It is possible to
remove the filter element without having to detach the
piping air filter from the line by pressing the cover and
loosening the hook snap ring.

RP-A-033

10.10.3 Compressed Air Reservoir

The compressed air reservoir stores the compressed air

delivered by the compressor. During operation
condensate may collect inside the compressed air
reservoir. The drain valve on the bottom of the
compressed air reservoir should be actuated every day
during the winter, otherwise weekly or after 20 operating
hours. Damaged reservoirs should be replaced.

Check:
Drain the compressed air reservoir. Check the drain valve
for leaks.

RP-A-030

10.10.4 Drain Valve (Manually Operated)

Use:
The drain valve is installed to evacuate air and water from
the compressed air reservoir.

Maintenance
The drain valve on the bottom of the compressed air
reservoir should be actuated every day during the winter,
otherwise weekly or after 20 operating hours. If the drain
valve leaks as the result of dirt buildup, unscrew it from
the compressed air reservoir and clean it or replace with
a new valve.

Check:
Check the drain valve for proper function and tightness. VP-3-001

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10.11 Lubrication
10.11.1 Special Safety Instructions

• Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a
complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the
12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• If the tailgate is open, secure it at the shut-off tap to prevent it from falling.
• After completing maintenance work reattach all protective plates and protective devices
properly.
• Avoid skin contact with oil and grease.
• In case of injuries caused by oils, seek immediate medical assistance.

Definition of Terms:

Term Lubricant Location/Amount Special Notes

grease all-purpose grease lubrication nipple / approx. remove excess grease

two strokes from lubrication nipple
grease gun

lubricate use vegetable slide face / apply remove any old

lubricants thinly with brush and excess oil
unless
otherwise specified

oil use vegetable oils chains spread onto chain

unless e. g. double connection evenly
otherwise specified

The maintenance intervals listed are based on an average work load for the round baler. Under increased work
loads and extreme operating conditions the intervals should be shortened.

PTO Shaft

The lubrication intervals for the PTO shaft are shown in 8h 8h 20h 8h
the diagram at right. For additional information refer to the
operating instructions provided by the PTO shaft
manufacturer.

Alle Intervallangaben = Betriebsstunden

40h 40h
RP-99-019

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Lubricating Points

The following chart lists the lubrication points on the round baler and the number of lubrication nipples.

Lubrication points Number of lubrication nipples

pick-up cam track (right) 1

support 1

drive shaft and bearing support from rear floor conveyor (right + left) 5

guide shaft front top on the tensioning device (right + left) 2

tailgate cylinders (right + left) 2

tandem axial pendulum arm bearing support (right + left) 2

bearing for floor conveyor shaft (right) 1

bearing for spiral roller (right) 1

lefthand nipple block: bearing for cutting system 1

floor conveyor drive (bearing) 1
bearing for spiral roller 1

righthand nipple block: cutting roller 1

intermediate drive inside 1
intermediate drive outside 1

chain drives

floor conveyor drive left central lubrication

pick-up drive right and left central lubrication

roller drive right central lubrication

cutting system drive right central lubrication

floor conveyor chain left and right central lubrication

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10.11.2 Lubrication Points on the Round Baler (right-hand side)

278 392-2
20h
20h
20h

20h
14

20h
20h

20h
20h

20h

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10.11.3 Lubrication Points on the Round Baler (left-hand side)

278 391-4
20h
20h
20h
9
20h

20h

20h
100h

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11 Winter Storage
Special Safety Instructions

• Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a
complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the
12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• If the tailgate is open, secure it at the shut-off tap to prevent it from falling.
• After completing maintenance work reattach all protective plates and protective devices
properly.
• Avoid skin contact with oil, grease, cleaning agents and solvents.
• In case of injuries or burns caused by oils, cleaning agents or solvents, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Follow all further safety instructions, to avoid accidents and injuries.

11.1General Information
Clean the round baler thoroughly inside and outside before putting it in winter storage. If a high-pressure cleaner is
used, do not aim the water jet directly at the bearing points. Grease all lubricating points after cleaning. Do not
wipe away any grease which oozes out of the bearings. This grease ring provides additional protection against
moisture.

Remove the drive chains and wash them in petroleum (do not use any other solvent). At the same time, check for
wear to the chains and chain wheels. Lubricate the chains after cleaning, attach and tighten.

Check that all moving parts (such as deflection rollers, joints, tension rollers, etc.) move easily. If necessary,
remove, clean and remount after regreasing. Replace if necessary. Use original KRONE spare parts only.

Take apart the PTO shaft. Grease the inner tubes and protecting tubes. Apply grease to the lubrication nipple on
the universal joint and to the bearing rings on the protecting tubes.

Park the round baler in a dry place away from artificial fertilisers or animal stalls.

Touch up damaged paintwork, thoroughly coat unpainted parts with anti-corrosion agent.

Use only a suitable vehicle jack to jack up the round baler. Make sure that the machine is in a
secure position when jacked up.

Jack up the round baler to prevent damage to the tyres (tyre damage may occur when the round baler is left
standing in the same position for extended periods). Protect the tyres against outside influences such as oil,
grease, direct sunshine, etc.

Complete the required repair work immediately following the harvest season. Prepare a list of all required spare
parts. This makes it easier for your KRONE dealer to process orders and you can be certain that your machine
will be available for use in top condition at the start of the next season.

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12 Return to Service
Special Safety Instructions
• The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment work:
Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key
and disconnect the 12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• If the tailgate is open, secure it at the shut-off tap to prevent it from falling.
• Avoid skin contact with oil, grease, cleaning agents and solvents.
• In case of injuries or burns caused by oils, cleaning agents or solvents, seek immediate
medical attention.
• After completing maintenance work reattach all protective plates and protective devices
properly.
• Please observe all other specific safety instructions.

12.1 General Information

• Before returning to service, start the binding or net wrapping mechanism manually and turn the mechanism
by hand.
Check the starter systems of the twine or net wrapping mechanism.
• Grease all lubrication points and lubricate the chains. Wipe away any grease which oozes out of the bearings.
• Check the oil level in the main drive gear box and top up according to specification if necessary.

• Check hydraulic hoses and lines for leaks; replace if necessary.

• Check tyre pressure and add air if necessary.
• Check that all bolts are fastened tightly and tighten if necessary!

• Check all electrical connection cables and the lighting; repair or replace if necessary.
• Check all settings on the round baler and correct if necessary.

• Clean the brake disk (2) of any rust on the bearing

surface (1).
1

CP103360

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12.2 Vent Overload Coupling on

the PTO Shaft 2
(friction clutch only)

Following extended downtimes, overload coupling 1 1

surfaces (2) may stick to the contact surfaces. Vent
the overload coupling before use.

• Undo the bolts (1) crosswise.

• Turn the PTO shaft manually.
• Tighten the bolts crosswise.

KR-0-151

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13 Faults – Causes and Remedy

Special Safety Instructions

• Maintenance, cleaning and repair work should be done only when the machine is at a
complete standstill. Switch off the motor, remove the ignition key and disconnect the
12 V supply voltage.
• Secure the tractor and round baler against rolling.
• If the tailgate is open, secure it at the shut-off tap to prevent it from falling.
• After completing repairs and maintenance work reattach all protective plates and
protective devices properly.
• Avoid skin contact with oil and grease.
• In case of injuries caused by oils, seek immediate medical assistance.

13.1 General Faults, Causes and Remedy

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

Cannot lower Hydraulic hose not connected. Insert hydraulic hose into the
pick-up. corresponding linkage.

Clogs in the intake Swathes uneven or too large. Separate swathes.

area.
If clogging occurs,
stop the vehicle Forward speed too fast. Reduce forward speed. Drive slower when
immediately and starting the baling process until the
switch off the PTO as acquired crop is rotating inside the bale
otherwise damage to chamber.
the floor conveyor
guides could result. Machine is not level. Check the drawbar setting and adjust if
Remove clogs. necessary.

Baffle plate set too low. Raise the baffle plate.

Poor transfer of short Machine set too low at the front end. Raise machine front end, adjust drawbar
crop from the pick-up height to ensure even transfer from the
to the blade rotor. pick-up to the channel.

Baffle plate yields too far upwards. Completely remove spring from baffle
plate.

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Fault Possible Cause Remedy

Wrapping material Bale chamber is filled unevenly. Drive onto the swath from altern. directions.
used for barrel-
shaped bales rips Number of wraps is too low. Increase the number of wraps.
open in the middle.
Net brake too tight. Release the net brake.

Net stretcher bar too tight. Adjust the stretcher.

The floor conveyor is switched off too Adjust the moment at which the floor
late. conveyor is switched off (section 10.1.4.1).

Bale is shaped like a Bale chamber is being filled on one side Check that the bale chamber fills evenly
cone. only. during baling, drive slower especially at
the end of the baling process.

Driving too fast at the end of the baling Drive slower at the end of the baling
process. process.

Twine or wrapping material ripped. Use only twine or wrapping material

which meets the specified quality.

Insufficient number of wraps. Reduce spacing between ties on twine

Twine / wrapping material separates. wrapping system / for wrapping material,
increase number of wraps.

Twine is not injected Pressure rollers on the starter are too Oil bearing or slacken bolt on the pressure
at the start. stiff. rollers slightly and retighten.

Twine slips off bale Crop is extremely dry or crumbly. Set the twine limiters on the twine
edges. mechanism further inwards.

Twine holder for Double tying chain is too slack. Defective chain tensioner.
double tying is not
pulled in.

Netting is not Netting has incorrect dimensions. Use only netting rolls which have the
transported at the specified dimensions.
start. The idler is not being pressed against Check servo-motor
the V-belt or the free-running end inside or put the free-running end in gear
the actuating wheel jamming. Remove dirt.
Netting roles have not been inserted Insert the netting roll in accordance with
correctly into the pick-up system and / or the operating manual, adjust the roller
the roller brake mechanism is set brake.
incorrectly.
Netting has not been inserted properly Pull the netting out of the wrapping me-
into the wrapping mechanism. chanism, reinsert in accordance with the
operating manual.
Dirt in front of and on the starter Following extended use of the twine
cylinders can cause slipping. wrapping mechanism, remove dirt which
has ac-cumulated inside the wrapping
mechanism.
Channel clogged with straw Detach the cutter blades.
Remove crop residues between the guard
The idler pulley of the V-belt cannot move
holder and the flat iron of the
far enough to the bottom.
idler pulley.

XIII - 2
 Faults – Causes and Remedy

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

Netting rips apart Cutter bar drops again immediately after Repeat start procedure.
immediately after the starting.
start or during
wrapping. Roller brake is set too tightly. Check the brake setting.

Cutter bar too low. Check cutter bar setting.

Netting roll wraps Net not hanging far enough in the Release the net brake.
around the rubber channel. Operate with medium revs when binding.
roller Net sticking to the rubber roller after a Reinsert the net after a prolonged shut-
prolonged shut-down period. down period.
Netting is not being Cutter bar does not drop down fully. Remove dirt.
cut neatly.
Dull blades Replace blades

Netting does not Netting is not being braked properly Check the brake setting.
extend to the outer during wrapping.
edges of the bale.
Netting has caught on the cutter blades. Check the setting of the cutter blades.

Wrapping mechanism starter cylinders Check wrapping mechanism, replace if

are bent. necessary.

Crop caught between spiral roller and Adjust scraper.

scraper

Net stretcher bar not functioning. Rotate net stretcher bar.

Scraper of the cutting or conveying roller Run one more side change before netting
is clogged. is shot in.

Cannot open tailgate Hydraulic hose not connected. Insert hydraulic hose into the
properly. corresponding linkage.

The bale does not roll Sides are too full or baling pressure is too Do not drive so much to the side.
out of the bale cham- high.
ber or exits slowly.

Twine is not being cut. Net stretcher bar has been folded Fold the net stretcher bar upwards.
downwards.

Net is fed during the The net is excessively introduced into the Increase the tension of the net brake
baling process. channel. spring. Do not change the rpm for the
wrapping process.

XIII - 3
 Faults – Causes and Remedy

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

The net does not reach Deflector plate (3) is pushed to the Install bolt (1) M8 x 40 with nuts (2) at either side of
the bale. top by crumbly crops. deflector plate (3).

2 1

VP700024

XIII - 4
 Faults – Causes and Remedy

13.2 Faults, Causes and Remedy in the Central Chain Lubrication Device

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

Low oil consumption Low pressure Pump working excessively

Dirt in the pump area
-> Clean

Pump is not being pressed at full stroke

-> Adjust in accordance with the operating
manual

Pump valve closing incorrectly

-> Detach; clean or replace

Oil is too thick -> Replace with recommended oil

System is dirty -> Clean or replace all measuring valves

Excessive oil Main pipe is torn -> Repair or replace

consumption
Oil too dilute -> Drive with thicker oil
-> Reduce pump lift

No pressure Pump does not run

Machine is dry -> Repair, adjust or replace

Main pipe is torn

-> Repair or replace

No oil in the system

-> Bleed system (see “Central
Chain Lubrication Device”)

System is clogged Dirt

Clean system and clean or replace all
measuring valves.

Pipe jammed
Repair or replace

Pump is not being Oil is too thick -> Replace with recommended oil
pressed at full stroke Obstructed nozzles -> Clean nozzles

13.3 Error Messages for the Control unit Comfort

The error messages which appear on the comfort controls display screen are described in detail in Chapter 9.9.

XIII - 5
 Faults – Causes and Remedy

XIII - 6
 Appendix

A1 Commissioning
A1.1 Preparing for Commissioning
Due to transport considerations, the PTO shaft and bale ejector do not come attached to the round baler at deli-very.
The round baler needs to be fully assembled prior to commissioning and adjusted to the type of tractor used.
The following parts are packed separately at delivery. The words in parentheses indicate) the storage location
on the machine during transport.

VP800015

1 bale ejector (pallet) 13 spray paint can (twine box)

2 Spacer (twine box) 14 PTO shaft (bale chamber)

3 small parts (twine box) 15 PTO shaft support bracket (twine box)

6 eye bolts (twine box) 16 hose and cable retainer (bale chamber)

7 springs (twine box) 17 feeler wheels (bale chamber)

8 springs with clamp bolts (twine box) 18 fasteners (twine box)

9 rail (twine box) 20 PTO shaft holder (twine box)

10 screw (twine box) 21 feed slats (twine box)

11 nuts (twine box) 22 screws (twine box)

12 safety foil (twine box) 23 nuts (twine box)

24 linkage (twine box)

A-1
 Appendix
Park the round baler on firm, level ground.

Place two wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent the

baler from rolling.

1 KR-1-081

Take parts out of the twine box.

1

VP000016

Depressurise the tractor hydraulics.

Connect hydraulic hoses (1), (2) and (3) to the tractor

hydraulics according to colour. 1

3 2

RBV01170

A-2
 Appendix
Set the control valve for “open tailgate” to “raise”.
2

RBV0116A

Risk of accidents!

Secure the open tailgate to prevent it from

closing unintentionally.

• Rotate the shut-off tap (1) in the return 1

of the left-hand lifting cylinder into
position (a).

a b
VP-1-057

Remove mounting parts (1) + (2) from the bale chamber.

1 2

RBV01150

A-3
 Appendix

A1.2 Assembling the Bale Ejector

• Loosen the screw connections (1) + (2) on the holding 1

plates to the left and right of the bale chamber.
• Press the holding plates outwards.
2

3
VP700014

• Place the bale ejector (3) between the holding plates (2).
• Tyres: 15.055-17; 19.04/45-17
Set the pins in the top bore hole (1) on the holding plates
(2).
• Tyres: 500/50 -17 ; 600/50 -22,5
Set the pins in the bottom bore hole (4) on the holding
plates (2).

4
VP700020

• Secure the pins using the washer (3) and roll pin (4).
• Tighten the screw connections (1) + (2) on the holding
plate.

VP700008

A-4
 Appendix

• Pre-assemble strip (1) with screws (2, 3), washers (4, 8

5), springs (6) and nuts (7) right and left on the bale
ejector. 6
• Set the bale ejector down on the machine and install
it as described below.
7 4 7

3 5 4
1 6

8
VP700026

• Tyres: 15.055-17; 19.04/45-17

VP 1500 = linkage (1) X = 1921 mm X
VP 1800 = linkage (1) X = 2196 mm

• Tyres: 500/50 -17 ; 600/50 -22,5 X

VP 1500 = linkage (1) X = 1991 mm
VP 1800 = linkage (1) X = 2266 mm
VP700021

• Slide linkage (1) onto the studs on the righthand and

lefthand sides of the frame (2).
1

2
VP700009

A-5
 Appendix
• Secure the linkage (2) using the washer (1) and roll
pin (3).

2
1

RBV03190

• Slide linkage (1) onto the tailgate studs (2)

• and secure the pins using the washer (3) and roll 2
pin (4).
4

1
RBV03210

• Hook the extension spring (1) to the round baler frame.

• Hook the eye bolt (3) to the extension spring (1) and
insert it into the bore hole (2). 3 1
• Secure in place using the washer and linch pin (4).
• Tighten the nut (4) until the bale ejector swings after
the placing of the bale reliably into the basic position.
a

4 2
VP700010

• Attach safety foil (1) at the middle of the rear

transverse spar of the bale ejector (2).

1 2 VP700016

A-6
 Appendix
Vario Pack 1800

• Tyres: 15.055-17; 19.04/45-17 ; 500/50 -17

• Install the spacer (1) with flat round bolt, washers and
nuts at the bale ejector (2).

1 2
VP700017

• Tyres: 600/50 -22,5

• Install the spacer (1) with flat round bolt, washers and
nuts at the bale ejector (2).

2
1 VP700022

Shut the tailgate.

• Rotate the shut-off tap (1) in the return of the lefthand

lifting cylinder into position (b).
• Switch on the tractor hydraulics.
• Set the control valve for “shut tailgate” to “lower”.
1

a b
VP-1-057

A-7
 Appendix

A1.3 Adjusting Drawbar Height

To ensure optimum pick-up of baling material, the drawbar
height must be adapted to the type of tractor being used.
2
When attached to the tractor, the pick-up (1) must be
parallel to the ground when lowered into working
position.The height of the ring hitch should then be 1
matched to the height of the tractor hitch.

To do this:

RBV0425A

switch the pick-up into transport position

• Raise the pick-up (tractor hydraulics)
• Slacken nuts (2).
• Slide the depth control (1) backwards.
• Tighten nuts (2).
• Adjust both sides. 1

• Actuate the “raise pick-up” control valve.

2
RBV19221

Adjust the position of the pick-up.

• Crank the stand (1) up or down until the upper edge of
the pick-up side section (2) is parallel to the ground.

2
RP-A-23

A-8
 Appendix
Adjust drawbar height.
• Slacken the self-locking nuts (3) until you can turn the
drawbar (1) inside the toothed disk connection. 2
• Adjust the drawbar to the height of the tractor hitch.

3
2

1
VP-1-014

• Undo screw connection (4).

• Align the ring hitch (3) horizontally (parallel to the 5
ground).
• Tighten screw connections (2) and (4) with the required 2
torque.

The toothed disks (5) must mesh.

1
Tighten the screw connections again after 5
10 operating hours!

3
4 VP-1-008

A-9
 Appendix

A1.4 Attaching the PTO Shaft

A1.4.1 Length Adjustment
The length of the PTO shaft (1) needs to be adjusted.
The shortest operating position will be used in sharp
curves.
1
• Hitch the round baler to the tractor.
• Take up the shortest operating position for the
PTO shaft.

RBV01010

• Pull apart the PTO shaft.

• Slide the PTO shaft (1) onto the tractor PTO shaft.
• Slide the PTO shaft with the overload protection
feature (2) onto the machine shaft.
• Measure the overlap.
1
• Complete length adjustment in accordance with the
operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of
the PTO shaft.
2

VP-1-035

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 Appendix
A1.4.2 Installing the PTO Shaft
• Hook the PTO shaft support bracket (2) to the PTO
shaft holder (1).
1

RP-99-012

• Slide the PTO shaft (1) with overload protection

feature onto the machine shaft until the safety
mechanism engages or the PTO shaft can be 1
fastened (refer to the operating instructions provided
by the manufacturer if the PTO shaft).

KR-1-080

• Secure the PTO shaft guard retaining chains (2).

• Place the PTO shaft (1) inside the PTO shaft 2 1
bracket (2).

RBV02240

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 Appendix

A1.5 Attaching the Hose Bracket

Attach the hose bracket (1) to the drawbar using the
fastener (2).
1

2
RBV01080

• Slide the hose bracket (5) through the slots on the

drawbar (6).
• Fasten the hose bracket to the drawbar using clamps 1 5
(4), screws (1), washers (2) and self-locking nuts (3).

2 6
4 3

RP-A-026

• Draw the hydraulic hoses (2) through the hose bracket

eyelet (1).

RBV01020

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 Appendix

A1.6 Lighting System

Install the three-unit lamps (1) on the right and left rear 1
of the round baler with the lamp facing backwards and
secure the cable with the cable band (2).

RBV07150

A - 13
 Anzeige

A - 14
Links
P3 Platine x1/5
off-mom 2 Krone-Nr.: 303-138 x1/2
H1
x1/4
1
P4
S2 x1/3
H2
Taster Anzeige
Binden Rechts
Start

P5
x1/1
x1/7
x1/11
x1/6
x1/13
x1/8
P2
x1/9
x2/2
x2/1
x1/10
x1/12
Appendix

2
off-on 2
2 12 +
12
Signal-
1 3 geber
1
S1 1 3
Schalter
on-off

S9 S7
on-on on-on

Ader-

br
bl
sw
rt
bezeichnung

rt/ge
sw/ge
rt/gn
sw/gn
br/ge
bl/ge
br/sw
bl/sw
br/ws
bl/ws
br/gn
bl/gn
A2 Electrical Circuit Diagram

ROT
Stecker- 17 18 19 20 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 3 13 14

SCHWARZ
bezeichnung
1X
A2.1 Electrical Circuit Diagram - Medium

Ader-

1
2
7
8
9
6
3

17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
14

bezeichnung

S9 Schalter on-on
Pick up / Messer-
schaltung
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1

S7 Schalter on-on
Garn/Netz Bindung
Stecker- 1 2 3 4 2 1
bezeichnung
bl

br

BR
BL
BR
BL
BR
BL
BR
BL
BR
BL

31
82
15/30
DIN Stecker 2X
für Spannungs- Namur Namur Namur Namur Namur

17
18
19
20
versorgung S5 S6 S3 S4 M M1 S8
Motor
Netz Binden Motor
Stop Mitte

Garn
Stop
Start

Druck
Druck
Links
2 1 2 1

Kammer
Rechts
Kammer
Y1 Y2 (NEU MIT 5825 )

Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-mK
1:1

Ventil
Messer

Ventil
Pick up
26/07/02 Albers
0303-136-1
Schaltplan Medium Steuerung
A - 15
Spannungs-
versorgung
Batterie X17/3
6
rot
1

rot
+12Volt DC X1/3
X17/1
15/30
schwarz

X17/2
5

Masse (GND) schwarz

grün

X1/1
31

X17/4
4

Jobrechnerplatine
rosa

X4/2
1

gelb violett
X11/1
braun

oder S77
Winkel- X4/3
R1
2

Rot braun
wei ß

aufnehmer X11/2
2
R

oder R11
2

X4/4
3

Rechts schwarz
gelb

X11/3
T

oder T00
Grün
gelb violett
X11/4
1

oder W77
W

Winkel-
R2

Rot wei ß
aufnehmer X11/5
2
V

oder V99
Links schwarz
X11/6
X

oder X00
Grün
3
2
1
4
5
6

blau rot/wei ß
Sensor X14/1
3

oder H29
H
schwarz
rot

S5

Kammer zu
rosa

gelb
grün

wei ß
braun

braun blau/wei ß
Links oder G69
X14/2
G

blau rot/wei ß
Sensor X14/3
B

oder B29
S6

Kammer zu
X1/3
X1/2
X1/1

X11/4
X11/3
X11/2

braun blau/schwarz
Rechts X14/4
Jobrechner 302-170

oder A60
Bedienung 302-030

blau grün
Motor X12/1
h

oder h55
Binden
M1
4

braun gelb
Start X12/2
g

oder g44
2

braun rot/wei ß
Sensor X10/1
K

oder K29
Motor S2
1

blau blau
X10/2
J

mitte oder J66

X4

22/02/00
Tastatur

braun rot/wei ß
LED`s von der

X10/3

Albers
Sensor oder M29
M

S1
Wickelung
1
blau braun/grün
läuft X10/4
L

oder L15
5

Bedienungsplatine

2
braun rot/wei ß
Sensor X6/1
F

oder F29

S3
Garn

1
blau gelb
Stop X6/2
E
oder E44
X2

Tastatur
6

2
schwarz
X7/2
X7/1

X9/1

d
oder d00
X9

Ventil

Y1
1
Messer orange
X9/2

c
oder c33

mit Schneidwerk
2
schwarz

nur bei Maschinen

X9/3

b
oder b00
Ventil

Y2
1
Pick up rot/blau
X9/4

a
oder a26

0302-477-0
Signalgeber
LCD-Display

Schaltplan Vario Pack Komfort

2
braun rot/wei ß
Sensor X6/3
oder D29

D
7

S4
Messer-

1
blau grau
kontrolle X6/4

C
oder C88

01
01
A2.2 Electrical Circuit Diagram - Komfort
Appendix
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