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A confirmation is required to verify that the machine and operating instructions have been handed over correctly. For this purpose - Document A is to be signed and returned to Pöttinger or via the internet to www.poettinger.at - Document B remains with the specialist dealer handing over the machine.
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In order to prove that the machine and the operating manual have been properly delivered, a confirmation is necessary. For this purpose please do the following: - sign the document A and send it to the company Pöttinger or via the internet to www.poettinger.at - document B stays with the specialist factory delivering the machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents WARNING SIGNS CE sign ..............5 Meaning of warning signs..........5 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Attaching in general ...........6 Drive shaft ..............6 Rigid steering mechanism .........6 Attaching problems ...........6 Side protection ............7 Hydraulic side protection ...........7 Transport width ............7 Road Transport ............7 Work position .............7 Adjusting the floor bearing load of the mowing bar ..8...
WARNING SIGNS CE sign The CE sign, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates out ward ly that this machine con forms to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines. Recommendations EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement) for work safety By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the ma nu fac tu r er declares that the machine being All points referring...
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Attaching in general Attaching problems Attention! 1. Observe safety tips in supplement A. On lifting gear with a crosspiece (Q) between the lower links, damage could occur to the drive shaft when lowering The following 2. Mark off the implement at the tractor's front lifting gear. the attached implement.
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Side protection Transport width Guard plates and protective aprons can be raised when When both safety devices are swivelled up and secured Beware! maintenance work is to be done. in the catch (3), the consequent width is: Swing side protec- NC 261 NC 301...
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Adjusting the floor bearing load of the mowing bar Adjusting hints - The mowing bar should weigh 150kg resting on the ground (75kg left and right). As the total weight of the mowing unit is higher, a corresponding weight relief must be set.
SNAP CONNECTOR Pay particular attention before initial attachment to Tractor! Note! For front lifting gear with double-action hydraulic cycle (danger of damage)! Remedy: - Switch control valve to single-action ST-24-11-2003 - Convert front lifting gear to single-action function (bypass line) through a specialist work shop •...
SNAP CONNECTOR Snap Connector (1) 1. Mount snap connector (Weiste triangle) onto the front lifting gear in a vertical position or inclined slightly forward. TD28/91/28 2. Lock lower link bolts (2) so that they are free from play. 3. Connect and lift mower unit (H2). 4.
STARTING WORK Safety advice • Check the implement carefully for any damage. The mowing discs and their drive shaft must be checked in 1. Check particular. • If necessary have it checked over in the work shop as - Check the condition of knives and the knife holder. well.
STARTING WORK With high-cut skids: Important notes prior Use when cutting height exceeds 6 cm. to starting work Safety information: see Supplement A, pt. 1. - 7.) NOVACAT 261 F Mowing Be advised! NOVACAT 301 F Check all safety devices! Stones and other objects can be picked up and ejected when mowing.
SWATH FORMER Operating Principle A narrow swath is formed when using the swath plates while mowing. This avoids driving over the crop with wide tractor tyres. Safety note: Read and comply with the Opera- ting Instructions and particularly the safety notes prior to commis- sioning.
SWATH FORMER Possible swath width settings Swath width adjustment: Swath discs deposit forage into the desired swath width. Swath discs are adjusted individually, left and right, using the adjusting lever (E). Adjusting position of swath discs: The settings described below are to be taken as basic. Relative to the various forage types, an optimum swath discs setting is possible during actual operation.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Safety advice Parking in the open • Switch off engine prior to any adjustment, maintenance Clean and protect the piston rods with Safety advice or repair work. grease prior to longer periods parked outside. • Switch off engine FETT and remove igni- tion key prior to...
MAINTENANCE Cutter bar oil level check 3. Remove oil fill screw (63). Measure oil level through the opening (63). • Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be replenished annually. Caution Cleaning and maintenance works shall be performed only with the machine turned off and the mowing units lowered.
MAINTENANCE Installing cutter blades 5. Topping up oil Complete with the missing oil quantity. Be advised! The arrow on the cutter blade shows the Note cutter disc's direction of turn. • Too much oil can cause the cutter bar - Before installing, clean the paint from to overheat during operation.
MAINTENANCE Checking wear on mowing blade holders Wearing parts are: Attention! - mounting of mowing blades (30) Danger of accident - bolts of mowing blades (31) if wearing parts are worn If such wearing parts are worn out they must not be used any longer.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Holder for a quick change of cutter blades Checking the mowing blade suspension Attention! - Normal check every 50 hours. - Check more often when mowing on stony terrain or in other difficult For Your Safety operating conditions. - Check immediately after driving over a hard obstacle (e.g.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Changing the Cutter Blades 1. Insert lever from left or right side on the cutter disc ”Pos A” until it stops. 2. Swing lever from ”pos. A” to ”pos. B” and push the movable holder (30) down. 3.
The defined use of the mower unit The mower "NOVACAT 261 classic (Type PSM 3752)", "NOVACAT 301 classic (Type PSM 3762)", "NOVACAT 351 classic (Type PSM 3812)" is designed exclusively for the usual operation in agricultural works. • The mowing of grassland and short stemmed fodder.
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The original cannot be copied ... Things will run better with genuine Pöttinger parts • Quality and precise fitting The decision must be made, ”original” or ”imitation”? The decision is often governed by price and a ”cheap buy” can sometimes be very expensive. - Operating safety.
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SUPPLEMENT - A Recommendations for work safety Recommendations for work safety 5.) Spare parts All points refering to safety in this manual are a. The original com po nents and ac ces so ries have been in di ca ted by this sign. de sig ned especially for these machines and appliances.
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SUPPLEMENT - A 9.) Transport of persons prohibited a. The transport of persons on the machine is not permitted. b. The machine may only be driven on public roads when in the position sti pu la ted for road trans port. 10.) Driving ability with auxiliary equipment a.
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PTO SHAFT Supplement - B Matching driveshaft to tractor Instructions for working To determine the actual length required, hold the two halves The permissible pto speed may not be exceeded when Be advised! of the driveshaft side by side. using the implement. - The hitched implement may continue to run after the Only use the pto is switched off.
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PTO SHAFT Supplement - B Important for driveshafts with friction clutch Torque is limited with overloading and brief torque peaks and evenly transferred during slipping. K90,K90/4,K94/1 Prior to initial operation and after long periods out of use, check friction clutch for proper function. a) Measure dimension „L“...
Lubrication chart after every X hours operation 40 F all 40 loads 80 F all 80 loads once a year 100 ha every 100 hectares if necessary FETT GREASE Number of grease nipples Number of grease nipples (III), (IV) see supplement „Lubrificants“ Litre Variation See manufacturer’s instructions...
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Repairs to the cutter bar • Markings aligned (K1, K2). up to 2005 model (Marking K1 = Centre point on the hub) from 2006 model (Marking K1 = Larger countersink when drilling) • Only screw on nut (M) when there is sufficient thread length (L) to prevent any damage.
TAPER BUSHES Taper bushes installation instructions To assemble 1. Clean and degrease the bore and taper surfaces of the bush and the tapered bore of the pulley. 2. Insert the bush in the pulley hub and line up the holes (half thread holes must line up with half straight holes).
IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Combination of tractor and mounted implement The mounting of implements on the front or rear three point linkage shall not result in exceeding the maximum permissible weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load carrying capacities ot the tractor. The front axle of the tractor must always to be loaded with at least 20 % of the unladen weight of the tractor.
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IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3 . CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AX L E LOAD T V t a t (If with the front mounted implement (G ) the required minimum front ballasting (G ) cannot be reached, the weight of the front mounted V min implement has to be increased to the weight of the minimum ballasting at the front!) Record the calculated real front axle load and the permissible front axle load of the tractor into the table.
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EC Conformity Declaration Original Conformity Declaration Name and address of the manufacturer: PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): NOVACAT 261 classic 301 classic 351 classic mower 3752 3762 3812 Type Serial no. The manufacturer declares that the machines adhere to all relevant provisions in the...
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