Claas QUADRANT 5300 - User Manual

The settings described below are for optimal operation of the tying system.
Failure to follow them may cause tying errors.
A. Main settings:
QUADRANT 5300
The 10 steps for tying adjustment
This simplified operating manual does not replace the manual supplied with the machine.
All the safety guidelines given in this manual must be observed when working with the baler.
Step 1: 1-1 Turn the flywheel in the direction of the arrow to position
the piston at front dead center.
In this position, the identification mark (1) must be centered on the
crank hole.
The identification mark (2) on the crank wheel must be across from
the hole in the left side plate.
1-2 If necessary, change the position of the driveshaft (3):
- Position the crank wheel and lock it.
- Remove the 2 sides of the driveshaft.
- Put the piston at top dead center and tighten the flywheel brake.
- Look for the best position by turning and repositioning the
driveshaft.
B. Knotter settings:
Step 2: 2-1 Disconnect the tie rod (1) and pivot the knotter to
maintenance position.
The clearance between the pinion (2) and the disk (3) must be
between 0.05 and 0.2 mm.
2-2 If necessary, adjust the clearance between the pinion and the
disk:
- Loosen the 4 bolts (4).
- Place a chock between the pinion and the disk,
- Press the knotter to bring the pinion into contact with the chock.
Press the knotter cap to in the opposite direction.
- Tighten the 4 bolts (4) to torque of: 63 Nm,
- Remove the chock,
- Pivot the knotter on the shaft; it must turn freely with no sticking
points.
Step 3: 3-1 Adjust the knotter nose spring (5): 33
+1
mm.
3-2 Check that the roller (7) is not in contact with the disk.
Adjust the length of the spring (6) for the twine pincer flange: 28
+1
mm.
Step 4: 4-1 Put the roller into contact with the excrescent part (8).
4-2 Adjust the roller (7) using its eccentric shaft: The clearance between the roller and the part (8) must be zero. The roller (7) must be difficult to turn by hand. The lever must always be in
contact with the pin (9).
4-3 Pivot the knotter into position.
Step 5: - Unclip the ball joints (10) from each knotter.
- Pull the drive shaft (11) backward to capture the clearance.
- Loosen the nut (12) and press the twine guide finger (13) to the stop on the cornet (14).
- Screw or unscrew the ball joint (10) until it is across from the ball on the drive shaft (11). (The ball joint must be able to fit onto the ball without displacing either the twine guide finger (13) or
the drive shaft (11).)
- Screw the ball joint (10) 1 turn on the connecting rod (15) and lock the ball joint (10) into position with the nut (12).
- Clip the ball joint (10) to the ball of the drive shaft (11).
Note: When using very thick twine, it may be useful to screw the ball joint (10) one extra turn.
C. Needle settings:
Step 6: 6-1 Launch tying manually.
Turn the flywheel in the direction of the arrow to align the wheel axis (1) with the twine pincer flange (2).
Pull the knotter backward to capture the clearance.
6-2 Measure the distance (X) between the lower edge of the needle and the upper edge of the twine pincer flange:
X = 8
± 1
mm
6-3 If necessary, change the height of the needle:
- Release bolts (3) and (4).
- Change the needle’s position using the bolts (5).
- Tighten the bolts (3) to 150 Nm.
- Tighten the bolt (4) to 24.5 Nm.
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Summary

Main Settings for Tying Adjustment

Piston Positioning for Tying

Position piston at top dead center using flywheel and align identification marks on crank wheel.

Knotter Maintenance and Clearance Adjustment

Pivot knotter for maintenance; adjust clearance between pinion and disk (0.05-0.2mm).

Knotter Nose Spring and Roller Settings

Adjust knotter nose spring (33±1mm) and twine pincer flange spring (28±1mm), check roller contact.

Roller Adjustment to Excrescent Part Contact

Adjust roller using eccentric shaft for zero clearance with excrescent part; lever must contact pin.

Drive Shaft Clearance and Ball Joint Settings

Adjust ball joints on drive shaft to capture clearance, ensuring no displacement of twine guide finger.

Needle Settings and Adjustments

Needle Height Adjustment

Launch tying manually, align wheel axis, measure needle height (X=8±1mm), and adjust needle position.

Tying Adjustment Steps

Tie Rod Adjustment for Needle Positioning

Align round tie rods and cranks for top dead center needles; adjust tie rod lengths based on twine pincer flange measurement.

Needle and Knotter Body Alignment

Ensure needles are parallel to knotter bodies, check needle guides for clearance (A=0.3±0.2mm).

Lever and Stop Clearance Adjustment

Adjust clearance (B=8±1mm) between lever and stop using the ball joint and lock nut on both sides.

Brake Spring Adjustments

Adjust needle equalizer beam springs (27±1mm), needle shaft brake springs (27±1mm), and twine box brake springs (55-1mm).

Twine Tension Check

Check twine tension by measuring distance between twine tension springs and bracket (50±20mm).

Tying Problems and Solutions

Knot Not Tight Enough

Retighten or replace knotter nose spring, check knotter nose tongue shape.

Twine Broken or Fibrous

Check twine pincer flange setting, status, and use thicker or regular twine.

Twine Wound Around Knotter Nose

Clean/tense tensioner, adjust needle height/brake, check twine routing.

Twine Broken After Tying

Check guidance horn status, twine guide finger adjustment, knotter flange status.

Twine Stuck in Knotter Nose

Check knotter nose/tongue, knotter flange, use thicker twine, check guidance horn.

Twine Not Held by Retainer

Check pincer flange roller setting, use regular twine, reduce baling pressure.

Long Twine End Cut

Check pinion/disk clearance, knotter nose spring tension, pincer flange wheel status.

Twine Jumps Behind Guide Finger

Reduce baling pressure, adjust pincer flange spring, use recommended twine.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Knotter Settings
4. Needle Settings
5. Maintenance Features
6. Spring Adjustments
7. Troubleshooting Guide

The CLAAS Quadrant 5300 is a large square baler designed for efficient and reliable hay and forage baling. Its primary function is to compress harvested crops into dense, rectangular bales, which are then tied with twine for easy handling, storage, and transport. The machine is engineered to produce consistent bale quality, crucial for preserving the nutritional value of the feed and optimizing storage space.

Function Description:

The core function of the Quadrant 5300 revolves around its tying system, which is critical for securing the bales. The baler operates by feeding crop material into a compression chamber where a piston repeatedly compacts it. Once a predetermined bale length is achieved, a set of needles and knotters engage to tie the bale. The tying process involves several synchronized steps: the needles carry the twine around the bale, the knotters form and secure the knots, and the twine is then cut. This intricate process ensures that each bale is tightly bound and maintains its structural integrity.

The machine's design emphasizes precision in the tying mechanism to minimize errors and maximize productivity. The main settings for the baler involve positioning the piston at the front dead center, which is crucial for initiating the tying cycle correctly. This alignment ensures that the identification marks on the crank hole and crank wheel are properly centered, allowing for accurate synchronization of the baling components. If the driveshaft position needs adjustment, it can be repositioned to optimize the piston's movement and the overall baling operation.

Usage Features:

The Quadrant 5300 offers several usage features designed to facilitate operation and maintenance, particularly concerning the knotter and needle settings.

Knotter Settings:

The knotters are the heart of the tying system, and their precise adjustment is paramount.

1. Pinion and Disk Clearance: The clearance between the pinion and the disk is a critical setting, typically between 0.05 and 0.2 mm. This clearance ensures smooth engagement and disengagement of the knotter components. Adjusting this involves loosening bolts, placing a chock, and carefully pressing the knotter components to achieve the correct gap before tightening.
2. Knotter Nose Spring Adjustment: The knotter nose spring, set to 33+1 mm, controls the tension on the twine during knot formation. Proper tension prevents loose knots or twine breakage.
3. Twine Pincer Flange Length: The length of the spring for the twine pincer flange, set to 28+1 mm, influences how the twine is gripped and released. This adjustment is vital for consistent knotting.
4. Roller and Eccentric Shaft Adjustment: The roller, in contact with an excrescent part, is adjusted via an eccentric shaft to ensure zero clearance. This setting makes the roller difficult to turn by hand, indicating proper tension and contact, which is essential for the lever to remain in contact with the pin.
5. Ball Joint and Twine Guide Finger Adjustment: The ball joints and twine guide fingers are adjusted to ensure the ball joint can fit onto the ball without displacing the twine guide finger or the driveshaft. This precise alignment prevents interference during the tying cycle and ensures smooth twine movement. For very thick twine, an additional turn of the ball joint may be necessary to accommodate the material.

Needle Settings:

The needles carry the twine around the bale, and their height and alignment are crucial for proper tying.

1. Needle Height Adjustment: The distance (X) between the lower edge of the needle and the upper edge of the twine pincer flange is set to 8+1 mm. This height ensures that the needles correctly present the twine to the knotters. Adjusting this involves releasing bolts, repositioning the needle, and then tightening the bolts to specified torques (150 Nm for bolts 3, and 24.5 Nm for bolt 4).
2. Round Tie Rods and Needle Alignment: The length (Y) between the wheel and the rear of each twine pincer flange, typically between 95 and 100 mm, ensures proper needle alignment. Adjusting the round tie rods, which connect to the needles, is done by acting on the end ball joints and their lock nuts. This adjustment is critical for ensuring all needles are synchronized and present the twine correctly. The manual provides a table to guide adjustments based on the measured lengths, allowing for individual needle adjustments to correct for sloped or too short/long conditions.
3. Needle Guides Clearance: The clearance in the needle guides (A) is set to 0.3±0.2 mm, ensuring the needles move smoothly without excessive play or binding.
4. Lever and Stop Clearance: The distance (B) between the lever and the stop, set to 8+1 mm, must be identical on both sides of the baler. This adjustment, made by acting on the ball joint and its lock nut, ensures consistent operation of the tying mechanism.

Maintenance Features:

The Quadrant 5300 incorporates features that simplify maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring the baler remains in optimal working condition.

Spring Adjustments:

1. Needle Equalizer Beam Brakes: Springs for the brakes of the needle equalizer beams are adjusted to 27+1 mm on each side of the machine. This ensures consistent braking action, which is vital for needle stability.
2. Needle Shaft Brake: The spring for the needle shaft brake is also set to 27+1 mm, contributing to the precise control of needle movement.
3. Twine Brakes on Twine Boxes: Springs for the twine brakes on the twine boxes are adjusted to 55-1 mm. These brakes control the tension of the twine as it feeds into the knotters, preventing tangles and ensuring smooth operation.
4. Twine Tension Check: After adjusting the twine brakes, the twine tension is checked by measuring the distance between the twine tension springs and their bracket, which should be 50±20 mm. This measurement confirms that the twine tension is within the optimal range for reliable knotting.

Troubleshooting Guide:

The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common tying problems, linking specific symptoms to their causes and solutions. This guide is a key maintenance feature, allowing operators to diagnose and rectify issues efficiently.

• Knot not tight enough, but ends cut correctly: Suggests issues with the knotter nose spring or tongue.
• Knot broken at short end, rest of twine kept below pincer flange: Points to problems with the pincer flange wheel, roller, or twine thickness.
• Twine wound around knotter nose and broken: Indicates issues with twine tensioner, needle height, balancer brake, or shaft brake.
• Twine broken after tying: Suggests problems with the guidance horn, twine guide finger, knotter flange, or twine thickness.
• Twine broken before knotter nose and stuck in knotter nose: Points to issues with the pincer flange roller, knotter nose spring, knotter nose and tongue, knotter flange, guidance horn, or twine thickness.
• Knot has long twine end and is cut: Suggests issues with pinion/knotter disk clearance, axial clearance of small pinion, knotter nose spring, baling pressure, or pincer flange wheel/setting.
• Knot tight, but one end broken/fibrous, piece of twine under knotter: Indicates problems with pincer flange setting, pincer flange wheel, or baling pressure.
• Knot cut at short end of twine: Points to issues with pincer flange wheel, roller, or baling pressure.
• No knot or twine pinched, not held in needle/retainer, cut cleanly, dangling in baling chamber, or snagged in previous bale: Suggests issues with twine routing, twine tensioner, needle equalizer beam brakes, or needle shaft.
• Twine held in retainer, but end damaged lengthwise: Points to issues with twine thickness, pincer flange wheel, pincer flange roller, or baling pressure.
• Twine no longer held by retainer: Suggests issues with pincer flange roller, knotter nose spring, baling pressure, or swath shape.
• Twine jumps behind twine guide finger: Indicates issues with baling pressure.
• Piece of twine held in retainer, piece of twine in knotter: Points to issues with pincer flange wheel, pincer flange spring adjustment, or twine type.

This detailed guidance allows operators to systematically address tying errors, ensuring the baler consistently produces high-quality bales. The emphasis on regular checks and adjustments, especially when arriving in the field, underscores the importance of proactive maintenance for optimal performance.

Claas QUADRANT 5300 Specifications