Krone Big Pack 128 / MultiCut User Manual

Big Pack 88 / MultiCut
Big Pack 127 / MultiCut
Big Pack 127 / MultiCut
(from machine no. 490 000)
Operating Manual
No. 596-1 GB
Big Baler

Krone Big Pack 128 / MultiCut Specifications

General

Brand	Krone
Model	Big Pack 128 / MultiCut
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety

2.1 Identifying Safety Instructions in the Operating Manual

Explains how to identify safety instructions using danger signs and pictograms.

2.2 Safety Instructions and Accident Prevention Regulations

Outlines general safety rules, personnel qualifications, and consequences of non-compliance.

2.2.5 Trailer Implements

2.2.6 Power Take-Off Operation

Critical safety instructions for operating the PTO shaft.

2.2.7 Hydraulic System

Essential safety precautions for working with the hydraulic system.

2.2.9 Maintenance

Safety guidelines for performing maintenance and cleaning.

2.2.10 Unauthorized Modification and Manufacture of Replacement Parts

2.2.11 Prohibited Modes of Operation

Details prohibited operational modes to ensure safety.

2.3.1 Location of Safety Decals on the Machine

Special Equipment

12.1.2.3 Setting the cutting length

Instructions on how to set the cutting length for the MultiCut system.

Setting the cutting length

Procedure for adjusting the cutting length using the special spanner.

12.1.4 Changing blades

Procedure for safely changing the cutting system blades.

12.1.5 Blade stop

12.1.6 Setting the blade control shaft sensors

Adjusting the sensors for the blade control shaft.

12.1.7 Setting the blade protection system

Adjusting the blade protection system for different crop conditions.

12.1.8 Locking the free-wheel

12.7.3 Bindegarn einlegen

Instructions for inserting twine for the double knotter.

12.7.4 Garnlaufanzeige

Explains twine run indicators and error detection.

12.7.5 Einstellungen

Describes settings specific to the double knotter.

Einstellung des Garnriegels

Instructions for adjusting the twine bolt.

Bindenadel-Einlegearm-Ausrichtung

Procedure for aligning the needle-feeder arm.

12.8 Störungssuche beim Doppelknoter

Troubleshooting common faults with the double knotter system.

Preparing the Big Pack Baler

3.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for all preparation tasks.

Removal of the flywheel brake

3.3 Adapting the Main PTO Shaft

Guidance on adapting the PTO shaft length for connection.

3.4 Putting the Big Pack Baler into Operation

3.4.2 Attaching the Big Pack Baler to the Tractor

Procedure for securely attaching the baler to the tractor.

PTO Shaft

Safety and procedure for installing the PTO shaft.

3.4.3 On-Board Hydraulics

3.4.4 Road Journeys

Crucial safety rules and requirements for road transport.

3.4.5 Detaching the Big Pack Baler

Safety and procedure for safely detaching the baler.

Comfort Controls

4.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions when working with comfort controls.

4.3 Mounting

4.6 Basic setting

4.6.1 Adjusting the density force

How to adjust the bale density settings via the comfort controls.

Correction measures for deviations

Guidance on correcting deviations in density settings.

4.6.5 Alarm Messages

How alarm messages are displayed and handled by the system.

4.6.6 Blade Check on the Cutting Mechanism (Special Equipment)

Working with the Big Pack Baler

5.1 Special Notes on Safety

General safety precautions for all operational tasks.

5.2 Basic Setup for the Big Pack Baler

Essential steps for basic setup before operating the baler.

Adjusting the Height of the Baffle Plate

5.2.3 Regulation of the Baling Thrust

How to regulate baling thrust using the comfort control.

5.3 Adjusting the Length of the Big Packs

5.4.2 Inserting the Twine

Procedure for inserting twine into the knotter mechanism.

Feeding the Twine into the Twine Brake

Detailed steps for feeding twine into the twine brake.

5.4.3 Electric Twine Fault Display

5.4.4 Initiating the Binding Process Manually

Settings

6.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for all adjustment and setting tasks.

6.2 Adjusting the Needles

Instructions for adjusting the baling needles for correct knot tying.

6.2.2 Height of the Needles on the Knotter

How to set needle height relative to the knotter.

6.2.3 Needles' Upper Dead Centre

Checking and setting the needles' upper dead centre position.

6.2.4 Needles in Idle Position

6.2.5 Needles Relative to the Baling Ram

Setting needle position relative to the baling ram.

6.3 Twine Bar

Information and adjustment procedures for the twine bar.

6.4 Einstellung der Garnbremse (Single knotter)

Adjusting the twine brake for single knotters.

6.5 Baling Ram Setting

Setting the baling ram and its blades for proper bale formation.

6.6 Setting the Rake Relative to the Baling Ram

6.7 Setting the clutch

6.12 Adjusting the Sensors

Procedure for adjusting sensor positions.

6.13 Basic adjustment of the flywheel brake

Step-by-step guide for the basic adjustment of the flywheel brake.

6.14 Installing the flywheel brake

Detailed installation procedure for the flywheel brake.

Care and Maintenance

7.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for all care and maintenance activities.

7.6 Hydraulics

Safety notes for working on the baler's hydraulic system.

7.6.2 On-Board Hydraulics

7.7 Changing and Checking the Oil in the Gearboxes

7.7.2 Main Gearbox

7.7.3 Feed Rake Gearbox

7.7.4 Transfer Gearbox

7.7.5 Pick Up Gearbox

Lubrication

8.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for lubrication tasks.

8.3 Lubrication

Lubrication Points

Lubrication Points on the Big Pack Baler (left hand side)

Lubrication Points on the Big Pack Baler (right hand side)

Knotter

9.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for knotter maintenance and adjustments.

9.2 The Knotter Hook

9.3 The Twine Mount

9.4 The Blade Lever

Adjusting the blade Lever

10. Over the Winter

10.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for winter storage preparation.

10.2 General

11. Putting into Operation Again

11.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions before re-commissioning the baler.

11.2 General

11.3 The Overload Coupling on the Flywheel

13. Faults, their Causes and Elimination

13.1 Special Notes on Safety

Safety precautions for fault finding and elimination.

13.2 Needle Yoke Does Not Go Up

13.4 Failure of Regulation of the Baling Thrust

13.5 Rake Drum

13.7 Further Faults

Knot tying mechanism (twine has snagged on the knotter hook and is broken.)

Knot ends frayed.

Knot only in the strand of twine guided upwards by the needle.

Knot only in the strand of twine running into the upper side of the pack.

No knot or a knot with very short ends which mostly slips through the knot loop.

Knots hanging on the knotter hook.

Twine breaks or shows signs of chaffing:

Twine round a wrongly tied pack knotted to the twine of the previous pack.

Twine breaks inside the knot.

13.8 Finding Errors in the Central Lubrication System

Appendix

A1.2 Sensor Test

A1.2.1 Auto Sensor Test

A1.2.2 Manual Sensor Test

A.1.3.1 Auto Valves Test

A1.3.2 Manual Valves Test

A1.4 Alarm and Error Messages Big Pack 88/127/128

List of alarm and error messages with causes and remedies.