Krone AM 243 CV + B User Manual

No. 227-4 GB
Operating Instructions
Disc Mower
AM 203 CV
AM 243 CV / + B
AM 283 CV / + B
(from machine no. 403 700)

Krone AM 243 CV + B Specifications

General

Brand	Krone
Model	AM 243 CV + B
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Technical Data for Disc Mower

Presents key technical specifications and data for the disc mower models.

General

Operation in Accordance with Specifications

Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations

Details essential safety rules and accident prevention measures for operation.

Power Take-Off shaft Operation

Covers the safe operation and handling of the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.

Hydraulic System

Preparing for Operation

Attaching the Disc Mower to the Tractor

Step-by-step guide for securely attaching the disc mower to the tractor.

Adapting the hitch points

P.T.O. Shaft

Instructions for fitting, removing, and operating the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.

Conditioner Drive (lever change gearbox)

Transport Position

Instructions for safely positioning and securing the mower for transport.

Detaching the Disc Mower from the tractor

Procedure for safely detaching the disc mower from the tractor.

Safety measures before mower operation

Critical safety checks and precautions before starting mower operation.

Adjusting the Disc Mower and Blades

Adjusting the Top Link Arm Coupling Point

Adjusting the Safety Breakaway Unit

Adjusting the Compensating Spring for the cutterbar

Adjusting the Swath Width

Adjusting the cutting height

Changing Blades on the Cutting Discs with Blade Screw Connectors

Instructions for safely changing cutting blades using screw connectors.

Adjusting the Conditioner Speed

Adjusting the Position of the Conditioner Rotor to the Cutterbar

Maintenance

General

General guidelines and safety precautions for performing maintenance tasks.

Oil Level Check and Oil Change for Cutterbar

Procedure for checking and changing oil in the cutterbar.

Oil Level Check and Oil Change for Main Gearbox

Instructions for checking and changing oil in the main gearbox.

Oil Level Check and Oil Change for the mower and conditioner drive

Oil level check and oil change in the gearbox for the 1000 rpm power take-off

Unlocking the Overload Coupling on the Drive Shaft to the Cutterbar and on the Conditioner Drive (Walterscheid)

Lubrication

Lubrication Plan for Disc Mowers

Conditioner and Protective Cloth Covers

Conditioner

Wide swath hood

Change-over to swathlaying mode

Winter storage

Start-up after winter storage

Supplement to Operating Instructions

Assembly Instructions

Detailed procedure for assembling the KRONE disc mowers.