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Operator‘s manual 99+2882.EN.80V.0 Translation of the original Operating Manual Rotary Swather EUROTOP 422 A (Type 2882 : Chassis-Nr: +..00001) EUROTOP 462 A (Type 2883 : Chassis-Nr: +..00001)
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Pöttinger - Trust creates Affinity - since 1871 "Quality pays for itself." Therefore we apply the highest quality standards to our products which are constantly monitored by our in-house quality management and our management board. Because the safety, perfect function, highest quality and absolute reliability of our machines in operation are the core competencies for which we stand.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT HANDOVER PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 4710 Grieskirchen, Austria Tel. 07248 / 600 -0 Telefax 07248 / 600-2511 According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items. Please place a cross where appropriate. Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating devices at hand.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS SUPPLEmENT CE sign ..............5 Lubricants ..............41 Meaning of warning signs .......... 5 Introduction ..............6 SymBOLS USED CE mark..............7 Safety hints: ............... 7 WARNIN WARNIN g SIgNS Meaning of warning signs .......... 8 Position of the warning signs ........
TABLE OF CONTENTS CE sign The CE sign, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates outwardly that this machine conforms Recommendations to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines. for work safety EU Declaration of Conformity. All points refe- By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being ring to safety in brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
IntroductI IntroductI Introduct Introduction These Operating Instructions are integral part of the imple- ment delivery scope. You should therefore hand them over to the new owner if ownership of the implement is transferred. Train and instruct the new owner in the regulations stated. Dear Customer These Operating Instructions are intended to allow you to familiarise yourself with the implement and provide...
SymBOLS SymBOLS BOLS u BOLS CE mark The CE mark, 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 Attachment) By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine that is brought into service complies with all relevant fundamental safety and health requirements.
Warning signs Meaning of warning signs Secure your right to product warranty by signing the delivery declaration. (1x) 495,713 540 rpm (1x) 495,310 Do not enter the danger area of rotating rotors. Only enter the danger area after the rotos have come to a stop. (2x) 495,173 Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as parts...
ATTAChiN g TO Tr rACTO ACTO general safety information 2. Put support stand in park position. DANgER Risk of death - in the event of unpredictable movements of tractor or machine • Park the machine only on firm, level ground. •...
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AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor 6. make electrical connections Lighting - Connect 7-pin plug to tractor (E3) - Check that the lighting functions on the machine It is generally simpler to attach the cardan shaft first on the machine side and then on the tractor side! 7.
AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor Preparations for initial use Important! 1. Working position means that the device has been lowered and the rotor tines end within a raking range of approx. 2 cm above the ground (A1). See "Setting the rotor height", "Operation"...
rkiN rkiN g Th E im E im imPLE PLEm mENT Parking the implement - Dismantle the support stand (1) from park position and move to working position The machine can be parked both in the working position - Secure support stand using locking pins (2) and linchpin. and in the transport position.
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Parking the machine - Drive the tractor away from the device - Replace the security bolts (1) in the openings in the coupling equipment and secure with the linchpin (2). - 16 - 2100_GB-Parking_2882...
Working and transport position Driving on public roads Turn manoeuvres on slopes • Observe the statutory legislation of your country/state. WARNIN WARNINg • Drive on public roads only as described in the chapter "Transport position". Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury from tilting the tractor/trailer unit when driving round bends on a slope.
Working and transport position Switching to transport position DANgER Life-threatening danger through rotating rotors DANgER • If you have not disassembled all tine car- Danger to life due to moving, rolling, tipping or riers, you must secure the rotor with a fork rotating parts.
Working and transport position Change to working position 1. Open stopcock (Pos. E) 2 Set the single-acting control valve (ST) at "Lower" to swivel the rotor units down to the ground. 3. Swivel left and right deflector hoops (6) out - Release the lock by pulling the knob (A) - Locking takes place automatically in the final position.
OperatiOn general safety information WARNIN WARNINg Life-threatening danger exists - if the tractor or device DANgER moves unexpectedly Life-threatening danger exists through rotating rotors • Park the tractor/wagon combination only on and folding arms solid, level ground. On;y switch the PTO on if... •...
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OPEr 2. Swivel deflector hoop (6) to the protection 2. Set the outer tines using eccentric bolt (2) - approx. 1.0 - 1.5 cm above ground. position. a. Loosen nuts (3) slightly using a size 36 open-end spanner. b. Set the required inclination using the eccentric bolt (2) and a size 36 open-end spanner.
OperatiOn Tuning of the rotor height Example: rotor with tandem chassis: Requirements: -The machine is attached to the tractor and in the headland position - level and firm ground - 1.5 bar pressure in all tyres 3. Step 3. Step F i n i s h F i n i s h 3.
OperatiOn Hydraulic swath apron (optional) 2. Forage contaminated by soil - If the rake height is too low, the turf will be damaged 1. Automatic lowering of the hydraulic swath apron and the forage contaminated. Set the rake height - Set control device to float position of the turnbuckle (1).
OperatiOn Setting the cam track The cam track can be adjusted if grass is left lying outside the swath. 1. Park the machine on an even surface and secure it against rolling off. (Use wheel chocks) 2. Take the three plastic plugs (1) from the openings on the underside of the rotor unit to gain access to the screws (2) on the curved track system.
gENEr gENEr gENE iNTENANCE iNTENANCE Safety advice Spare parts a. Genuine parts and accessories are specially designed for the machines. DANgER b. We expressly draw your attention to the fact that genuine Life-threatening danger exists through moving or parts and accessories not supplied by us, have not been rotating parts tested and approved by us.
General maintenance Articulated shafts - See information in the supplement Please observe the following for maintenance! The directions in these Operating Instructions apply. If no particular instructions are available here, then the information in the instructions supplied by the respective cardan shaft manufacturer apply.
Maintenance Safety advice Cardans - Lubricate cardan shafts every 8 operation hours. WARNIN WARNINg - Take apart the sliding profiles and lubricate them well. The machine starting to move or being tipped may lead FETT to risk of an injury resulting in death or other serious injury during setting, maintenance or repair work.
mAiNTENANCE iNTENANCE Lubrication points Symbols have been affixed at FETT different points on the machine. This indicate one or several lubrication points. • Remove cover (90) • Grease lubrication points according to lubrication chart. - 28 - 2100_GB-Maintenance_2882...
Maintenance Tine arms Change tine arms - Loosen cover bolts (1). Position the Nordlock washers with the rough milling inside on top of one another. This means that both washers have the fine milling outside. - Attach cover to the new tine arm, fit it between the covers and tighten the screw.
Maintenance Rotor unit Changing the bearing bush of the tine arms Curved track Interval: 50 h Check the shaft (W) at least once a year at distance Implementation: (A) from the shaft. - Put the grease gun on the grease nipple (1) - Turn the rotor to ensure that the grease is evenly •...
Lubrication chart after every X hours operation 40 F all 40 loads 80 F all 80 loads once a year every 100 hectares 100 ha if necessary FETT GREASE Number of grease nipples Number of grease nipples (III), (IV) see supplement „Lubrificants“ Litre Variation See manufacturer’s instructions...
Ni CAL dATA dATA Technical data EUROTOP 422 A Type 2882 EUROTOP 462 AType 2883 Number of rotors 1 Number of rotors 1 Number of tine arms per rotor 12 Number of tine arms per rotor 12 Number of double tines per tine arm 4 Number of double tines per tine arm 4 Working width (clearing width) 4.2 m...
Technical daTa Type plate position The chassis number is engraved on the type plate shown opposite. Guarantee claims, enquiries and spare parts orders cannot be processed without the chassis number. Please enter the number on the title page of the Operator's Instructions immediately upon taking delivery of the vehicle/ machine.
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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 Safety advice v. Secure the machine before leaving the tractor! w. Lower attached machinery completely! Turn motor off and remove ignition key! This operating manual contains this symbol at all points relating to the safety of persons. x.
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Supplement - A the machine’s danger area! j. Never turn p.t.o. on when motor is turned off! 7. Maintenance k. When working with the p.t.o., ensure nobody is in the a. In principle, any overhaul, maintenance and cleaning danger areas where the rotating p.t.o. or cardan shaft work as well as eliminating any function faults should are located! be carried out with the drive turned off, motor at a...
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PTO shafT PTO shafT PTO shaf T guarding guarding Supplement - B Supplement - B Adapting cardan shaft to tractor Safety chain - Use chain to prevent tube guard from rotating. Ensure sufficient swivel space for the cardan shaft! NOTE -Crosscut the safety chain so that it cannot reel around the material damage - due to inferior spare parts cardan shaft or get entangled in other rotating parts.
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PTO shafT PTO shafT PTO shaf T guarding guarding Supplement - B Supplement - B Important for driveshafts with friction - Lubricate with a brand-name grease before starting work and every 8 hours worked. clutch - Before any extended period of non-use, clean and lubricate driveshaft.
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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): rotary rake Type EUROTOP 421 A EUROTOP 461 A Serial no. 2611 2991 The manufacturer declares that the machines adhere to all relevant provisions in the following directive: machinery 2006/42/EG In addition to this, the manufacturer also declares adherence to the other following...
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Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung Following the policy of the PÖTTINGER La empresa PÖTTINGER Landtechnik arbeitet die PÖTTINGER Landtechnik arbeitet die PÖTTINGER Landtechnik Landtechnik GmbH to improve their products GmbH se esfuerza contínuamente en GmbH ständig an der Verbesserung ihrer as technical developments continue, la mejora constante de sus productos,...
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PÖTTINgER Landtechnik gmbH Industriegelände 1 A-4710 Grieskirchen Telefon: +43 7248 600-0 Telefax: +43 7248 600-2513 e-Mail: info@poettinger.at info@poettinger.at Internet: http://www.poettinger.at PÖTTINgER Deutschland gmbH Servicecenter Deutschland Nord Steinbecker Str. 15 D-49509 Recke Telefon: +49 5453 911 4-0 e-Mail: recke@poettinger.at recke@poettinger.at PÖTTINgER Deutschland gmbH Servicecenter Deutschland Süd Justus-von-Liebig-Str.
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