Krone BiG Pack 1290 HDP II XC service schedule

1. Park level. Main and packer gearboxes: the oil should reach the middle of the sight glass.
2. Distribution box: oil should reach the control bore.
3. Compressor: pull the dipstick, wipe it, reinsert and read the level; top up if below mark Y.
4. Check the brakes and fire extinguisher and look at the knives.

Tools: Funnel, Lint-free cloth

1. Unclip the cover, take out the cartridge and clean or replace it.
2. Refit the cover and clamps and check the seal is tight.

Tools: Rag

1. Stop, secure the machine and retract the knife cassettes fully and lock them.
2. Check every knife and replace worn or damaged ones.
3. Sharpen according to your handbook (section on affûter).

Tools: Spanners, Torque wrench, Gloves

1. Clean the PTO shaft and grease it as its maker's manual shows.
2. Follow the lubrication plan in your handbook for the other nipples.
3. Oil the lever joints and the other points that cannot be greased.

Tools: Grease gun, Oil sprayer

1. Stop the engine, secure the machine and park it level.
2. Remove the control bore plug and the drain plug and drain the oil into a big enough container.
3. Refit the drain plug (new copper ring) to the torque in Krone's table and fill with new oil until it reaches the middle of the sight glass (main and packer gearboxes) or the control bore (distribution box).
4. Refit the filler plug and check for leaks. Never mix oils of different specifications.

Tools: Drain tray (40 L), Spanners and sockets, Torque wrench, Funnel

1. Tighten bolts and nuts and the hitch eye connections.
2. Retighten the wheel nuts and check tyre pressure (value: check your handbook).
3. Open the air tank drain until no water comes out, then close it.

Tools: Torque wrench, Tyre pressure gauge, Spanners

1. Stop and secure the machine and open the right-hand cover.
2. Measure spring length X: 60 mm on the feed roller chain, 50 mm on the tooth rotor and feed screw chain.
3. Slacken the lock nut, adjust, then retighten the lock nut.

Tools: Spanners, Rule

1. Park level, stop and secure the machine.
2. Drain each gearbox by its drain plug and refill as in the first change task.
3. Compressor: clean around the dipstick, remove it, take out the drain plug and drain; refit and refill through the dipstick opening, then check the level between marks X and Y.
4. Dispose of the old oil properly.

Tools: Drain trays, Spanners and sockets, Torque wrench, Funnel

1. Book a Krone service partner for the check.

1. Retract the flap cylinders fully and stop the engine.
2. Clean the dipstick area, pull the dipstick, wipe, reinsert and read. Top up if below min.
3. Look at the filter indicator and replace the element if it is red.
4. Inspect every hose for leaks and age.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Funnel, Spanners

1. Work through Krone's list in order.
2. Bleed the air from the friction clutch on the flywheel as the handbook shows.

Tools: Torque wrench, Tyre pressure gauge, Grease gun

1. Wash the machine and clean the drive chains.
2. Grease the PTO shaft, the adjuster threads and the exposed piston rods, and retract the rods as far as possible.
3. Oil the levers and bearings that cannot be greased.
4. Repair paint and coat bare metal.
5. Store it in a dry covered place away from corrosive substances.

Tools: Pressure washer, Grease gun, Brush