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  • Page 2 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 with some details.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety hints to observe in supplement! Table of contents Meaning of warning signs ............5 Dismounting the Cross Conveyor Belt .........33 Attaching implement to tractor ..........6 Mounting the Cross Conveyor Belt ........34 Hydraulic connection ..............7 Swath courses ..............35 Settings .................8 Operating methods ...............36 Observe rotation direction of cutting discs ......

  • Page 5: Meaning Of Warning Signs

    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.

  • Page 6: Attaching Implement To Tractor

    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).

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Connection

    Setting upper link height using spindle Hydraulic connection - By turning upper link spindle (16) the cutting height is adjus- ted. Minimal hydraulic system: 1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with unpressurized backflow 1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW), for the starting lock Optimal hydraulic system: 1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with unpressurized backflow 1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW) for the starting lock...

  • Page 8: Settings

    Settings Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must also be adjusted accordingly. 1. Disconnect electrical connection (E2, E3). Tractors with a "Load sensing" system - Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all the way Tractors with a closed hydraulic system JOHN DEERE, CASE MAXUM, CASE MAGNUM, FORD Series 40 - Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all the way Tractors with a open hydraulic system...

  • Page 9: Observe Rotation Direction Of Cutting Discs

    Observe rotation direction of cutting discs • Select appropriate rotation direction for the drive - if the necessary r.p.m. cannot be preselected on the tractor, then turn both gearings (G1, G2) 180°. Note! Before reinstalling a gearing on the NOVACAT 7800 machine: - Swap ventilation screw and drain plug positions.

  • Page 10: Combination 3

    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 com- pletely raised or lowered (danger of crushing). Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 2 to Combination 3, the following steps must be carried out: 1.

  • Page 11: Combination 2

    Combination 2 Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 3 to Com- bination 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. Disconnect hydraulic connection (pos. 3) 3.

  • Page 12: Driving On Public Roads

    TRANSPORT POSITION Driving on public roads • Observe the official regulations of your country. • Travelling on open roads may only be carried out as described in chapter "Transport position". • Protection devices must be in proper condition. • Before travelling bring all swivelling parts into their correct positions and secure against dangerous changes to position.

  • Page 13: Direct Control" Device

    ”DIRECT CONTROL” DEVICE ”DIRECT CONTROL” device In general Before initial operation, various selections must be made using the “Direct Control” operation unit. These selections are particularly important so that the electronic monitoring systems are functioning correctly. After turning on the operation panel (ON) The following LED will light up for about 0.5 secs: * the LED for the selected hydraulic system * the LED for the r.p.m.

  • Page 14: Monitoring The R.p.m. Of The Conditioner Rotors

    ”DIRECT CONTROL” DEVICE Monitoring the r.p.m. of the conditioner rotors In general: During operation the desired r.p.m of each individual conditioner is monitored. If the desired r.p.m. of a conditioner drops more than 180 min-1, a signal is heard and the LED of the respective button on the switch panel blinks quickly (12, 13, 14).

  • Page 15: Description Of The Buttons

    ”DIRECT CONTROL” DEVICE Description of the buttons Press the relevant button to preselect the desired hydraulic function. If one of the two arrow buttons (A1, B1) are pushed afterwards, the desired hydraulic function will be carried out. If a malfunction occurs: see "Establsih power supply" in the chapter "ATTA- CHING TO TRACTOR"...

  • Page 16: Conversion From Working To Transport Position

    ”DIRECT CONTROL” DEVICE Conversion from working to transport position Safety Precaution! • Changing from working position to transport position is only to be carried out on even, firm ground. • Only transport the machine in the transport position! • Before swivelling the cutter bar up, turn off the drive and wait for the mower discs to come to a complete standstill.
  • Page 17 ISOBUS - TERMINAL Variant Job calculator with additional ISO board Operation with an ISO control terminal Joystick ISO Control panel ISO bus adaptor 10 Amp fuse Tractor cable with ISO Bus Job calculator with Variant additional ISO board Operation via ISO Bus tractor terminal Display Tractor terminal - 17 -...
  • Page 18 ISOBUS - TERMINAL Operation ISO-terminal F = Display menu T = Button numbering F2-2 F2-3 F2-3-2 F2-4 F2-4-2 F2-5 F2-5-2 F2-6 F2-6-2 F4-2 F4-3 - 18 - 0500_GB-ISOBUS-Terminal_384...
  • Page 19 ISOBUS - TERMINAL Button indication F1 - Start menu Centre cutter bar (preselection) Switch to another mask (F2-4) (display indicator Lower centre cutter bar with T3 key Switch to another mask (F2-4-2) (display indicator Raise centre cutter bar with T2 key STOP T10 All cutter bar (preselection) Work menu...
  • Page 20 ISOBUS - TERMINAL F4 - Set menu STOP Selecting the hydraulic system - Switch to another mask (F4-2) F4-2 T2 closed hydraulic system T3 open hydraulic system T4 “load sensing” hydraulic system T5 Store input Setting the r.p.m of the conditioner rotors Switch to another mask (F4-3) F4-3 T2 Rotor r.p.m on the left and right conditioner:...
  • Page 21 ISOBUS - TERMINAL Joystick - Mower Configuration Setting the Joystick • System Menu appears when “F4 key” on ISO control device is • Select configuration style pressed 1 x pressing the button „+ (YES)“ or „- (NO) „ Variant 1 Can only be utilized twice: 1 function on the start key and 1 function on the stop key.

  • Page 22: Conversion From Working To Transport Position

    POWER CONTROL - OPERATION Control panel Description of the buttons Display indicator: Important points! • Main indicator “POWER • Special menu CONTROL” must - sensor test - software versions be set for the - hydraulic system selected hydraulic - operating hours / onboard voltage before initial operation.
  • Page 23 POWER CONTROL - OPERATION Power control initial operation Button Cross conveyor belt Note!! Switching on operating device Button to release and lock both locking flaps After turning off (31) the control panel - pressing the I/O button (AUS) - see chapter “Operating methods” also Move the Switch off the control panel and job calculator by hydraulic control...
  • Page 24 POWER CONTROL - OPERATION Sensor test Main Indicator The control device starts in the main menu - Indicates following functions A small box shaded black means: Sensor / Switch delivers signal “1” 1 Power take-off shaft r.p.m (Zapfw.:) 2 Switch hoop guard right (Bg.re :) 1 Set hydraulic system 3 Conditioner r.p.m.

  • Page 25: Take Care When Turning On Slopes

    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 situations, especially on slopes. Safety advice • Reduce speed in curves accordingly. •...
  • Page 26 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 Safety hints - Keep people out of the danger zone - foreign bodies which can be ejected by the mower could injure them.
  • Page 27 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. Smoothly increase the p.t.o. speed, in order to avoid noises in the free-wheel conditioned by the system.

  • Page 28: Collision Safety Device

    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.

  • Page 29: Mowing With The Conditioner

    CONDITIONER Mowing with the conditioner The conditioning effect can be modified: - with lever (13), which adjusts the gap between adjustable plate and rotor. The conditioning effect is most intense with the lever at the bottom of its travel (Pos. 3). However the crop should not be chopped.
  • Page 30 CONDITIONER Dismounting and mounting the conditioner Side mowers 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.
  • Page 31 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 - 31 - 0500-GB AUFBEREITER_384...
  • Page 32 CONDITIONER 5. Release left and right locks • Spring loaded positioning bolt up to 2004 Important! • Screwed in from 2004 model model Remove screw (S) When mowing Remove linch pin (V1) and release bolts without conditi- (Spring loaded positioning bolt = optional) •...

  • Page 33: Take Particular Notice When The Conditioner Is Detached Rom The Cutter Bar

    Take particular notice when the conditioner is detached rom 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.
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  • Page 35: Settings

    Settings Note! Dismounting and Side pressure springs mounting the - to set the gap between the rubber cylinders roller conditioner -see chapter - adjustable through screw (B) „CONDITIONER“ Cleaning and maintenance Clean with water after every operation - the rubber cylinders - the side bearing (if using a high pressure cleaner see chapter „Maintenance and Service”)

  • Page 36: Extra Dry" System

    "Extra dry" system Note 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.

  • Page 37: Dismount Guide Plate

    Dismount guide plate When spreading it could occur that the left mounted guide plate (LB) reduces the spread width. - Mount guide plate (LB) onto the top side of the conditioner If a greater spread width is required, the guide plate can be remo- ved.

  • Page 38: Flat Cone Conveyor (Optional Extra)

    SWATH DISCS Swath Discs With the swath discs a narrower swath is formed when mowing. This prevents them from being run over by the tractor's wide tyres. Mount guide plates - left (1) and right (2) Setting both tension springs for high dense forage basic setting for short forage...

  • Page 39: Dismounting The Cross Conveyor Belt

    CROSS CONVEYOR BELT Dismounting the Cross Conveyor Belt 1. Lower mower unit. 3. Open locking flaps (31) by emergency operation - Screw in the screw (30) on respective valve - flap (31) swivels into position “A” - Then screw the screw out again. 4.

  • Page 40: Mounting The Cross Conveyor Belt

    CROSS CONVEYOR BELT - Lower mainframe until conveyor belts rest on support stands - Loosen upper linkage (26) by turning spindle - Remove upper linkage pins (27) - Disconnect hydraulic lines - Separate electrical cable - Lower mainframe until lower linkage pins (29) are free - Drive mower unit slightly forward The cross conveyor belts are now separated from the mower unit...

  • Page 41: Swath Courses

    CROSS CONVEYOR BELT Swath courses - Standard setting - Special setting Left and right conveyor belts deposit the swath into the centre The rotation direction of the motor can be altered. - Swap the connections of both hydraulic lines (Hyd) (only on the right conveyor belt) The swath is then deposited to the outside.

  • Page 42: Operating Methods

    CROSS CONVEYOR BELT Operating methods General The mower unit can be used in three ways. 1. Both cutter bars with coupled cross conveyor belts The cutter bars and cross conveyor belts are swivelled simul- taneously from the working position into the transport position and reversed.

  • Page 43: Safety Points

    MAINTENANCE Safety points Parking in the open Safety points! • Turn engine off when adjustment, service and repair When parking in the open for • Turn en- work is to be done. long periods of time, clean gine off when ad- piston rods and then coat justment, service with grease.

  • Page 44: Cutter Bar Oil Level Check

    MAINTENANCE 3. Remove oil refill screw (63). Cutter bar oil level check The oil level is measured at the oil refill screw hole. • Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be replenished annual- N.B.: - Check the level of the oil at a working temperature. When cold, the oil is too viscous.

  • Page 45: Angular Gear

    Angular gear Cutter bar - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be replenished annually Changing oil (OIL LEVEL). - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours or after 100 at the - Change oil after 100 at the latest.

  • Page 46: Adjustment Of Sensors

    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.

  • Page 47: Gear (G2)

    Gear (G2) - see previous page Gear (G1) Quantity: 3,8 Liter SAE 90 Oil change: change oil after each operating year, see enclosed sheet on fuel instructions (III). Conduct oil change at the latest after mowing 900 hec- tares * Filler opening (62) * Oil outlet (63) * Oil level control (OIL LEVEL) - 47 -...

  • Page 48: Disruptions And Remedies To Power Failure

    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.

  • Page 49: Combination 2

    Combination 2 Combination 3 cable cable sensor sensor Legend Y3 Distributing valve on the left cutter bar 1 Sensor on the right cutter bar Y4 Valve for the working mode “load sensing” 2 Sensor on the left cutter bar Y6 Seat valve on the right cutter bar Y7 Seat valve on the centre cutter bar 3 Sensor on the centre cutter bar Y9 Seat valve on the left cutter bar...
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  • Page 51: Sensor Diagnostic Function

    Sensor diagnostic function Function check for "Direct Control" operating unit and job calculator - For every sensor a vertical bar is shown on the display - long bar = active sensor (sensors recognizes metal) Take care! When opening the casing do not - short bar (sensor has no contact to metal) damage the seal.

  • Page 52: Attention! Danger Of Accident If Wearing Parts Are Worn

    MOUNTING OF MOWING BLADE CHECKING WEAR Attention! Danger of accident if wearing 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. Otherwise accidents may be caused through parts that are flinged away (e.g.

  • Page 53: Holder For A Quick Change Of Cutter Blades

    Holder for a quick change of cutter blades Changing the Cutter Blades (up to 2003 model) Attention! 1. Insert lever (H) horizontally between cutter disc and For Your Safety holder (30) • Regularly check that cutter blades are tightened firmly! - Cutter blades on a cutter disc should wear out simultaneously (danger of imbalance).

  • Page 54: Changing The Cutter Blades (From 2004 Model)

    Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model) 1. Insert lever from left or right side on the cutter disc ”Pos A” until it stops. 5. Check: • blade bolts (31) for damage, wear and fitting • holder (30) for damage, change in position and fitting •...

  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical data NOVACAT 305 / NOVACAT 305 ED (Type PSM 383) NOVACAT 8600 (Type PSM 384) Three-point linkage (front / stern) Kat. II Three-point linkage (front / stern) Kat. II No. of mowing discs 12 / 19 No. of mowing discs 14 7 21 No.

  • Page 56: The Defined Use Of The Mower Unit

    Position of Vehicle Identification Plate The factory number (Masch. Nr. / Fgst.Ident.Nr.) is imprinted on the accompanying Vehicle A. Pöttinger Maschinenfabrik Ges. m. b. H. A-4710 Grieskirchen Oberösterreich Identification Plate (as shown) and on the frame. Guarantee issues and further inquiries Modell cannot be processed without the factory number being stated.
  • Page 57 SUPPLEMENT GB-Anhang Titelblatt _BA-Allgemein...
  • Page 58 • 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. • Reliable operation • Longer lasting - Economy •...

  • Page 59: Recommendations For Work Safety

    SUPPLEMENT - A Recommendations for work safety 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.

  • Page 60: Driveshaft

    DRIVESHAFT Supplement - B DRIVESHAFT 1) How a cam type cut out safety clutch works: This overload clutch switches Important! Only use the indi- the torque transmitted to zero if cated or accompanying drive overloaded. To revert to normal shaft, otherwise the right to operation, stop the p.t.o.
  • Page 61 Schmierplan Plan de graissage Lubrication chart alle 8 Betriebsstunden Toutes les 8 heures de service after every 8 hours operation alle 20 Betriebsstunden Toutes les 20 heures de service after every 20 hours operation 40 F alle 40 Fuhren 40 F Tous les 40 voyages 40 F all 40 loads...
  • Page 62 FETT 0100-SCHMIERPLAN_384 - 62 -...
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  • Page 68: Repairs On The Cutter Bar

    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“ or an equivalent product - and center-point (2x) R-68...

  • Page 69: Important! Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 70 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 imp- V min lement 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.
  • Page 71 ALOIS PÖTTINGER Maschinenfabrik Gesellschaft m.b.H. A-4710 Grieskirchen; Industriegelände 1 Disc mower NOVACAT 7800 Type PSM 383 NOVACAT 8600 Type PSM 384 EN 292-1 : 1991 EN 292-2 : 1991 EN 745 pa. Ing. W. Schremmer Grieskirchen, 24.02.2004 Entwicklungsleitung...
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH A-4710 Grieskirchen Telefon: +43 7248 600-0 Telefax: +43 7248 600-2513 e-Mail: info@poettinger.at Internet: http://www.poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Verkaufs- und Servicecenter Recke Steinbecker Strasse 15 D-49509 Recke Telefon: +49 5453 9114-0 Telefax: +49 5453 9114-14 e-Mail: recke@poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Servicecenter Landsberg Spöttinger-Straße 24 Postfach 1561...

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