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Dear Farmer You have just made an excellent choice. Naturally we are very happy and wish to congratulate you for having chosen Pöttinger. As your agricultural partner, we offer you quality and efficiency combined with reliable servicing. In order to assess the spare-parts demand for our agricultural machines and to take these demands into consideration when developing new machines, we would ask you to provide us...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR Dokument PRODUCT DELIVERY PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 A-4710 Grieskirchen Tel. 07248 / 600 -0 Telefax 07248 / 600-2511 According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items. Please check. Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating devices at hand.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety hints to observe in supplement! Table of contents Meaning of warning signs ........... 5 Cleaning of machine parts ..........28 Warning signs ..............5 MAINTENANCE ..............28 Attaching implement to tractor ..........6 Parking in the open ............28 Attaching to tractor ..............
WARNING SIGNS CE sign The CE sign, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates outwardly that this machine conforms to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines. EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement) By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Attaching implement to tractor Safety hints: see supplement-A1 points 7.), 8a. - 8h.) Centre-mount (M) mower unit to tractor - Adjust lower link accordingly. - Secure the lower hydraulic link so that the appliance cannot swing sideways. Frame in horizontal position - Bring frame into horizontal position by adjusting linkage arm spindle (15).
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Setting upper link height using spindle Hydraulic connection - By turning upper link spindle (16) the cutting height is adjusted Minimal hydraulic system: 1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with unpressurized backflow (T) 1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW), for the starting lock Optimal hydraulic system: 1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with unpressurized backflow (T) 1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW) for the starting lock...
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Settings (up to 2001 model) A so-called ”jumper”, which must be connected up in keeping with the tractor´s hydraulic system, is located in the electric distribution box. Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must also be adjusted accordingly. Disconnect electrical connection (E2, E3).
(G1, G2) 180°. Note! Before reinstalling a gearing on the machine, swap ventilation screw NOVACAT 7800 drain plug positions. - The correct ventilation screw position is on top. 134-01-06 NOVACAT 8600...
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Combination 3 Safety hint: see supplement A1/ pt. 7, 8a-8h Take note! The lifting gear cannot be progressively raised or lowered. When the hydraulic control valve is activated, the central cutter bar is either completely raised or lowered (danger of crushing).
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Combination 2 134-01-08 Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 3 to Combination 2, the following steps must be carried out: 1. Disconnect electrical connection (pos. 2) - Attach the cable to a suitable place on the frame 2.
TRANSPORT POSITION Driving on public roads ”SELECT CONTROL” device • Observe the official regulations of your country. Press the relevant button to preselect the desired hydraulic function. If one of the two arrow buttons (A1, B1) are pushed afterwards, the desired •...
TRANSPORT POSITION ”SELECT CONTROL” device SELECT CONTROL Always put control device in a weather-protected place. Meaning of the buttons on the control device 10 ON / OFF button Important! After switching off the control device (OFF): - switch hydraulic control valve to the 0 position. This is absolutely essential in the case of tractors with an open hydraulic system - otherwise the oil will overheat.
WORKING ON SLOPES Take care when turning on slopes! The tractor's travelling characteristics are influenced by the weight (G) of the mower unit. This can lead to dangerous Safety advice situations, especially on slopes. • Reduce speed in curves accordingly. •...
STARTING WORK 4. Stay clear while engine is running. Important points before starting work Safety hints: see supplement-A1 points 1. - 7.) After the first hours of operation • Retighten all knife screw fittings. bsb 447 410 - Keep people out of the danger zone - foreign bodies which can be ejected by the mower could injure them.
STARTING WORK Operation 1. Adjust cutting height by turning upper link spindle (inclination of the cutting discs max. 5°). 2. To mow, gradually supply power to the p.t.o. before entering the crop and bring the mowing discs up to full revs.
STARTING WORK Collision safety device: When mowing around trees, fences, boundary stones etc., collisions between the cutter bar and obstacles can occur despite careful and slow driving. Therefore, in order to prevent such damage, collision protection has been planned for the cutting device. Attention! It is not the intention of the collision safety device to prevent damage to the machine when working at full speed.
The conditioning effect is most intense with the lever at the bottom of its travel (Pos. 3). However the crop should not be chopped. Correct belt tension Check X2 size NOVACAT 7800: X2 = 164 mm(side mowers) NOVACAT 8600: X2 = 164 mm (side mowers) 083-01-018 700 r.p.m.
CONDITIONER Dismounting and mounting the conditioner Reduce spring tension before dismounting the conditioner Pin bolt (18) in the relative position (a) - see chapter "MAINTENANCE" Otherwise the danger exists that the mounting frame of the cutter bar could swivel up in jerks and jolts when uncoupling the lower link 1.
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CONDITIONER Front mower 3. Remove belts (3b) Release the tension using lever (3a) beforehand Side mowers 3a. Remove belts Release the tension using lever (3) beforehand 4. Fit transport wheels (4) left and right - 20 - 0400-GB AUFBEREITER_384...
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CONDITIONER 5. Remove linch pin (V1) and release bolts • Pos. A = released • Pos. B = Locked 6. Always park conditioner (CR) steadfast. Important! When mowing without conditioner, protective elements and the both swath formers (SB) must be mounted additionally on the cutter bar.
CONDITIONER Take particular notice when the conditioner is detached from the cutter bar Safety hint A machine with a conditioner (CR) as a complete unit is fitted with proper protection elements. Should the conditioner be detached however, the mowing unit no longer has complete protection covering. In this situation mowing may not take place without additional protection elements! Beware!
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ROLLER CONDITIONER Settings Side pressure springs - for constant pressure on the upper rubber cylinder - Alter crushing strength of cut forage by hooking into the various slots (S) Rubber buffer (G) - to set the gap between the rubber cylinders - adjustable through screw (B) Remove roller conditioner To dismantle...
The settings listed below are to be understood as basic settings. Because of the various types of crops, an optimum setting of the guiding plates can possibly first be ascertained when the machine is in use. Swathes Spread width 1. Set the positions of the guiding plates - see diagram NOVACAT 8600 extra dry NOVACAT 7800 extra dry - 25 - 0100-GB LEITBLECHE_384...
Set the positions of the guiding plates Dismount guide plate When spreading it could occur that the left mounted guide plate (LB) - Mount guide plate (LB) onto the top side of the conditioner reduces the spread width. If a greater spread width is required, the guide plate can be removed. - Bolt (3) and split pin (V) - Ring screw (1) and washer (2) - Remove ring bolt (1) and washer (2).
SWATH DISCS M8 x 25 Mower unit with swath discs 8,5 / 24 x 1,5 With the swath discs a narrower swath is formed when mowing. This prevents them from being run over by the tractor's wide tyres. DIN 980 TD 01-00-07 13 / 24 x 2 M12 x30...
MAINTENANCE Safety points Parking in the open • Turn engine off when adjustment, When parking in the open for long periods of time, clean service and repair work is to be done. piston rods and then coat with grease. • Do not work under the machine without safe support.
- Take out oil filler plug (63) and top up oil "SAE 90" NOVACAT 266 F: X1 = 22,5 cm NOVACAT 7800: X1 = 22,5 cm 4. Oil level check NOVACAT 266 F / 7800: The oil level is correct when the...
MAINTENANCE Adjustment of sensors Always carry out adjustments and controls in that operating position where the distance from the sensor is smallest. When doing this, a possible assembly clearance should also be taken into account. Distance 2 mm Setting the field transport position (end-of-run turns) The following guide is valid for both cutter bars.
MAINTENANCE Disruptions and remedies to power failure • When there is a disruption in the electrical unit, the required hydraulic function can be carried out by means of an emergency application. • This mode of operation is not suitable for use while working with the machine The function diagram´s analogue shows the respective outlet button to be used for the required function.
MOUNTING OF MOWING BLADE CHECKING WEAR Attention ! Danger of accident if wearing TD 05-00-08 parts are worn Wearing parts are: - mounting of mowing blades (30) - bolts of mowing blades (31) 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 Changing the Cutter Blades (up to 2003 model) Attention! For Your Safety 1. Insert lever (H) horizontally between cutter disc and holder (30) • Regularly check that cutter blades are tightened firmly! - Cutter blades on a cutter disc should wear out simultaneously (danger of imbalance).
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model) 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. 5.
Weight (~) NOVACAT 7800 / 2 1640 kg Weight (~) NOVACAT 8600 /2 1800 kg Weight (~) NOVACAT 7800 Extra dry / 2 2000 kg Weight (~) NOVACAT 8600 Extra dry / 2 2490 kg 2250 kg 2220 kg Weight...
Masch.Nr. / Fgst.Ident.Nr. The defined use of the mower unit The „NOVACAT 7800 (Type PSM 383)“ „NOVACAT 8600 (Type PSM 384)“ mower is intended solely for normal use in agricultural work. • 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.
Recommendations for work safety SUPPLEMENT - A Recommendations for work safety 6.) Transport of persons prohibited All points refering to safety in this manual are indicated a. The transport of persons on the machine is not permitted. by this sign. b.
DRIVESHAFT Supplement - B 1) How a cam type cut out safety clutch works: DRIVESHAFT This overload clutch switches the torque transmitted to zero if overloaded. To revert to Important! Only use the indicated or normal operation, stop the accompanying drive shaft, otherwise p.t.o.
FETT Lubrication chart Schmierplan Plan de graissage after every 8 hours operation alle 8 Betriebsstunden Toutes les 8 heures de service after every 20 hours operation alle 20 Betriebsstunden Toutes les 20 heures de service 40 F alle 40 operations 40 F alle 40 Fuhren 40 F...
Reparair Instructions Repairs on the cutter bar • Adjust markings in a line (K1, K2). • Only screw the nut (M) on when there is sufficient thread length in order to prevent any damage. • Secure nut (M) against loosening. - with „Loctite 242“...
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 Combination of tractor and mounted implement CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AXLE LOAD T V tat (If with the front mounted implement (G ) the required minimum front ballasting (G ) cannot be reached, the weight of the front mounted implement V min 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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(full address of company - where this concerns authorized agents within the Common Market, also state the company name and manufacturer) declare in sole responsibility, that the product Scheibenmäher NOVACAT 7800 Type PSM 383 NOVACAT 8600 Type PSM 384 _________________________________________________________________________...
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