Krone BiG X 770-3 - Cleaning the Silage Additives Unit

Maintenance – Basic Machine
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21.8 Cleaning the silage additives unit
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NOTE
The silage additive residue and the rinsing water must be disposed of properly (see information
in the operating instructions of the silage additive manufacturer).
CAUTION
Damage to the flow sensor due to incorrect cleaning.
If the flow sensor is cleaned with compressed air, components may be damaged.
• Do not clean flow sensor with compressed air.
CAUTION
Damage to the silage additives unit due to low outdoor temperatures.
If there is any water left in the silage additives unit prior to it being stored for the winter, the unit
is at danger of being damaged by frost.
• Fill the silage additives tank with a biological, non-aggressive frost protection agent prior to
storing it for the winter and allow the silage additives unit to pump in "continuous operation"
mode for 2 minutes with a dosing quantity of 50%.
• After the winter, before the season begins, fill the silage additives tank with clear water and
allow the silage additives unit to pump in "continuous operation" mode for 10 minutes with a
dosing quantity of 75%.
The silage additives unit must be cleaned after each use:
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BX770231
Fig. 561
• Take the rinsing hose (2) out of the storage compartment, connect it to the drainage
nozzle (1) of the silage additives tank and drain the silage additives into a suitable
container.
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4
BX770232
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Fig. 562
• Provide a tank containing 10 L of fresh water.