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Operator‘s manual + INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3 99 285.GB.80M.0 "Translation of the original Operating Manual" ALPINTOP 300 U (Type SK285: + . . 02179) Rotary Swather...
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Attention! Should the customer resell the machine at a later date, the operating manual must be given to the new owner who must then be instructed in the recommended regulations referred to herein. Pöttinger Newsletter www.poettinger.at/landtechnik/index_news.htm The latest expert information, useful links and entertainment ALLG./BA SEITE 2 / 0000-GB...
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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 CE sign Observe Safety CE sign ..............4 The CE sign, which is affixed Hints in Meaning of warning signs.......... 4 by the manufacturer, indicates the supplement! HITCHING outwardly that this machine Attaching in general ........... 5 conforms to the engineering Road Transport ............
HITCHING Attaching in general Drive shaft - Before using for the first time, the length of the drive shaft must be checked and adjusted if necessary (see Safety hints: also supplement B „Drive shaft adaption“). see supplement-A1 points 7.) 8a. - h.) - Pinning the machine to the three point linkage.
TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION Conversion to transport position Driving on public roads - Lower implement to ground. • Observe the official regulations of your country. - Raise left and right guard rail (10) and secure with cotter • Travelling on open roads may only be carried out as pin (6).
OPERATION General guidelines for working with the P.t.o. speed machine - P.t.o. speed max. = 540 rpm Observe hints given in chapter “Front and rear The most favourable p.t.o. rpm is mounting”. about 450 rpm. - Should the forage be pulled back from Safety hints: the swath into the raked strips (untidy operation), then the p.t.o.
Mounting to the Reform METRAC Note • Instead of the above mentioned mounting kits (4, 4a), use Front mounted ALPINTOP 300 U can be operated the “Counterweight for front lifting gear” subassembly. without a feeler wheel (5). However this is not recommended because without a feeler wheel, tine adaptation to the ground would not be as optimal.
FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING Using a feeler wheel with rear mounting Feeler wheel A feeler wheel (5) can be used with front mounting as well as rear mounting. Only with rear mounting is a feeler wheel attachment kit (5b) to be fitted to the mounting frame.
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FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING Offset feeler wheel fitting: - Attach console at holes 1 and 2 to retain side offset. Fit 2 washes on outside of console. - Fit perforated plate over hole 3 and 4 using your own bolts. 2 washes Direct feeler wheel fitting: - Attach console and perforated plate at holes 3 and 4.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance and servicing Cleaning of machine parts Safety hints: Attention! Do not use high-pressure washers for the cleaning of bearing- and hydraulic parts. • see supplement-A1 points 1b.), 2.), 8i.), • Do not work under the machine without safe support. In order to keep the implement in good condition after long periods of ope ra ti on, please observe the following points:...
FETT Schmierplan Plan de graissage Lubrication chart alle X Betriebsstunden Toutes les X heures de service after every X hours operation 40 F alle 40 Fuhren 40 F Tous les 40 voyages 40 F all 40 loads 80 F alle 80 Fuhren 80 F Tous les 80 voyages 80 F...
All data subject to alteratio Defined use of the Rotary Swather The "ALPINTOP 300 U (Type SK 285)" Rotary Swather is intended solely for normal use in agricultural work. • The swathing of forage, silage fodder and straw. Any other uses are regarded as not included in this definition.
TECHNICAL DATA Mounting and working possibilities Front mounting – forward travel TD 31/95/3 Rear mounting – forward travel TD 31/95/4 Position of Vehicle Identification Plate The chassis number is engraved on the name plate illustrated on the left. Warranty claims, enquiries and spare parts orders cannot be made without quoting the chassis number.
TECHNICAL DATA • Feeler wheel Optional equipment Suitable for use with front mounting and rear mounting (only in combination with the feeler wheel attachment kit which goes with it). • Warning table • Feeler wheel attachment kit for front mounting •...
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TECHNICAL DATA 540 r.p.m. / 1000 r.p.m. (chassis number + … 02179) • Reverse gear for rear mounting • Reverse gear for front mounting • Step-down gear for front mounting Maintenance 0.15 kg of grease (IV) FRONTANBAU - FRONTANBAU - ZAPFWELLENDREHZAHL = 1000 U/min 8,5 / 18 x 2 ZAPFWELLENDREHZAHL = 540 U/min...
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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 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.
DRIVESHAFT Supplement - B Matching driveshaft to tractor Rules for working To determine the actual length re qui red, hold the two Never exceed the ma xi mum p. t. o. speed when using halves of the driveshaft side by side. the implement.
DRIVESHAFT Supplement - B How a cam type cut out safety clutch works This overload clutch switches the torque transmitted to zero if overloaded. To revert to normal operation, stop the p.t.o. drive briefly. The clutch reengages at a speed below 200 rpm. IMPORTANT! Re-engaging is also possible by decreasing the p.t.o.
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 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 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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Name and address of the manufacturer: Alois Pöttinger Maschinenfabrik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): rotary rake ALPINTOP 300 U Type Serial no. The manufacturer declares that the machines adhere to all relevant provisions in the following EU directive: machinery 2006/42/EG...
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Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung La société PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Following the policy of the PÖTTINGER arbeitet die PÖTTINGER Landtechnik améliore constamment ses produits grâce Landtechnik GmbH to improve their products GmbH ständig an der Verbesserung ihrer au progrès technique. as technical developments continue, Produkte.
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