Krone Swadro 900 User Manual

Operating Instructions
No. 4114-1 USA
Rotary swather
Swadro 700
Swadro 800 /20
Swadro 800 /26
Swadro 900 (from Machine No. 585 170)

Krone Swadro 900 Specifications

General

Transport Width	2.99 m
Transport Height	3.99 m
Number of Rotors	2
Tines per Arm	4
Required Hydraulic Connections	1 single-acting
Required Tractor Power	59 kW (80 hp)

Summary

General Information

1.2 Specifications

Details on the machine's technical specifications, including dimensions, power, and capacity.

1.2.6 General Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications for various Swadro models.

Safety

2.2 Personnel Qualification and Training

Ensuring personnel are qualified and trained for operating, maintaining, and repairing the swather.

2.2 Failure to Follow Safety Instructions

Explains risks and liabilities associated with not following safety instructions.

2.2 Working in a Safety Conscious Manner

Guidelines for safe operation, adhering to rules and regulations.

2.3 Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation Safety

Safety guidelines for operating the PTO shaft and related components.

2.3 Hydraulic System Safety

Safety measures when working with the pressurized hydraulic system.

2.3 Maintenance Safety

Safety instructions to follow during maintenance and cleaning work.

General Preparation for Use

3.1 Special Safety Instructions for Preparation

Critical safety measures to observe before operating the swather.

3.3 Swather Attachment to Tractor

Procedure for safely attaching the swather to the tractor.

3.3.1 Attachment to Tractor Lower Link Arms

Detailed steps for connecting the swather to the tractor's lower link arms.

3.3.2 Hydraulic Connection (Swadro 700)

Connecting the hydraulic hoses for the Swadro 700 model.

3.3.3 Hydraulics Connection Overview

Explains single-acting and double-acting hydraulic connections required.

3.3.4 Hydraulic Single-Rotor Lifting System

Details on operating the hydraulic single-rotor lifting system.

3.3.7 Control Unit Switch Functions

3.3.8 PTO Shaft Connection

Procedure for correctly connecting the PTO shaft to the swather.

3.4 Transport on Public Roads

Safety and procedural requirements for transporting the swather on public roads.

Handling the Swather in Use

4.1 Mounting the Swather on the Tractor

Safe procedure for attaching the swather to the tractor.

4.2 Overload Protection Feature

Explanation of the star-ratchet overload protection system.

4.3 Converting to Working Position

Steps to convert the swather from transport to working position.

4.3.1 Lowering Rotor Arms (Mechanically)

4.3.2 Lowering Rotor Arms (Hydraulic Lifting System)

4.3.3 Lowering Rotor Arms (Electrically - Optional)

4.3.4 Folding Tine Arms into Working Position

Instructions for folding the tine arms into their working configuration.

4.4 Separate Swather Disk Actuation

4.4.1 Hydraulic Swather Disk Control

4.4.2 Electrical Swather Disk Control (Optional)

4.5 Converting to Transport Position

4.5.1 Moving Guard Bars to Transport Position

4.5.2 Folding Tine Arms into Transport Position

Instructions for folding the tine arms into their transport configuration.

4.5.3 Lifting Rotor Arms (Mechanically)

4.5.4 Lifting Rotor Arms (Hydraulic Lifting System)

4.5.5 Lifting Rotor Arms (Electrically - Optional)

4.6 Removal from Tractor

Care and Maintenance

6.1 Special Safety Instructions for Maintenance

Critical safety precautions for all maintenance and repair work.

6.3 Tyre Care

6.3.1 Tyre Air Pressure

6.4 Replacing Tine Arms

6.5 Installing Universal Drive Shaft (Swadro 900)

6.6 Replacing Hydraulic Hose Lines

Lubrication

7.1 Universal Drive Shaft Lubrication

7.3 Lubrication Chart

Visual guide to all lubrication points on the rotary swather.

Faults – Causes and Remedy

11.1 Special Safety Instructions for Fault Finding

General safety rules to follow during maintenance, repair, and adjustment.

11.2 General Faults, Causes, and Remedies

Table listing common faults, their possible causes, and remedies.