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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.
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 u 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 ignS meaning of warning signs bsb 447 410 bsb 447 410 Do not stand in the implement's swivel range. Danger - flying objects; keep safe distance from the machine as long as the engine is running. 495.167 Do not touch rotating machine components. Close both side protective coverings before engaging p.t.o..
Variations Description Description NOVACAT 262 Working width: 2,62 m NOVACAT 262 ED / RC Working width: 2,62 m NOVACAT 302 Working width: 3,04 m NOVACAT 302 ED / RC Working width: 3,04 m NOVACAT 352 V Working width: 3.46 m...
Lower link cat. II / III / width: 2 / 3 designed for the applicable load. (See technical data) NOVACAT 262 ED / RC // 302 ED / RC // 352 V - lower - The lifting struts are to be set at the same length (4) link cat.
aTTaching aTTaching Trac Trac Safety advice 2. Attaching implement to tractor WARNIN WARNINg DANgER Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury life-threatening danger through operating a machine from driving over or rolling over a person located that is unroadworthy or damaged between the implement and the tractor.
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AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor - The mechanical lower link arm is adapted via the spindle. 2. Move the lifting gear in the appropriate direction until the indicator arrow points (1) on the relief cylinder - Connect upper link and secure.
AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor 4. Adjust upper link 2. Move the 3-way valve (2) lever up to unlock the relief system. - The cutting height is adjusted by turning the upper linkage spindle (16). 3.
This setting means that the ground clearance for the NOVACAT 302 is approx. 700 mm to the right lower link pin, and 650 mm for the NOVACAT 262 2. Set power take-off r.p.m. - Set appropriate power take-off r.p.m. on tractor A transfer placed near the transmission gives information about the rpm for which the disc mower is designed.
TranS TranS Tran porT and T and Working po Working po SiTion Tion Safety advice Changing from field transport to transport position WARNIN WARNINg NOTE Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury from tilting the unit. Risk of damage to cardan joint or cardan shaft •...
TransporT and working posi T and working posi Tion Tion Changing from transport to working position Procedure: WARNIN WARNINg Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury due to standing in the swivel range. • Ensure that no one is standing in the mow- er’s swivel range! 1) Pull control line to open the transport locking device.
operaTion Tion Safety advice Important notes prior to starting work 1. Check DANgER - Check the condition of blades and the blade fastening. life-threatening danger exists through blades being - Check mowing discs for damage (see chapter ejected. "Maintenance and Service") 2.
OperatiOn • If an 85 dB(A) noise level is reached or exceeded, then the farmer (or contractor) must provide appropriate hearing protection (UVV 1.1 § 2). • If a noise level of 90 dB (A) is reached or exceeded, then hearing protection must be worn (UVV 1.1 §...
1. Release locking device by hand by pulling the knob device of the foldable protection devices. (2) inwards. NOVACAT 262 // 302 Opening side protection: 1. Open the lock using a screw driver. Insert screwdriver in the eyelet (1) and pull in the direction shown.
OperatiOn NOVACAT 262 ED / RC // 302 ED / RC // 352V Opening side protection: 1. Open the locking device using a screwdriver. Insert screwdriver in the eyelet (1) and press bolt away. 2. Fold down front protection. 3. Screw in the eyebolts again left and right thus securing the protective cover in this position.
OperatiOn Setting the hydraulic anti-collision safety To continue working, release the cutter unit from the obstacle by driving backwards until the cutter bar swivels (Optional) back to working position. The accumulator pressure then swings the cutter bar automatically back to the starting position. 1.
unhiTching Tching ching and parking ching and parking Safety advice WARNIN WARNINg Risk of an injury resulting in death or other serious WARNIN WARNINg injury due to the failure of the safety flap (1). Risk of serious injury or injury resulting in death due •...
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UNHITCHING aNd park Nd park d parkING d park 5.Relieve the safety flaps (1) by adjusting the lower link arm. CAUTION CAUTION Risk of minor or moderate injury due to the use of force on the lower link hook. • Relieve the load on the lower link hooks using the hydraulics of the lower link rocker.
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UNHITCHING aNd park Nd park d parkING d park Parking in transport position: (equipment on request) WARNIN WARNINg Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury due to the tractor rolling away. • Park the tractor and the machine on flat, firm ground.
Working on SlopeS lopeS lope Working on slopes DANgER life hazard - due to tandem tipping. The tractor's travelling characteristics are influenced by the weight (g) of the mower unit. This can lead to dangerous situations, especially on slopes. Tipping hazard on slopes is present G G G • when the mowing units are lifted hydraulically • when bending with lifted mowing unit...
ed Tine condi Tine condi Tioner Tioner Operation mode The aim of conditioning is to ream the wax layer (protection layer) from the blade of grass. Consequently, the fodder looses moisture more easily and dries more quickly. Conditioning is carried out using V-shaped tines, placed in a spiral on the conditioner shaft.
Tine condiTioner Tioner mowing with the conditioner maintenance of the rotor tines: The conditioning effect can be modified. 1. Replacing tine fixings - Using the hand lever (13), adjust the distance between If signs of wear are found on the tine fixings, then the the conditioner flap and the rotor.
Tine condiTioner Tioner Swathes - Swivel the swath plates (S) in - Set the position of the guide plates (see illustration (L)) 278-09-53 3. Release locking screw (3). Uncoupling and coupling the conditioner DANgER life-threatening danger exists when detaching the conditioner.
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Tine condiTioner Tioner 9. Disengage V-belt 16. Loosenfastenings, left and right 10.Fit cardan shaft • Variant "Screwed" ( standard) 11. Push conditioner chassis, on the left, as far as possible Remove screw (S) into the opening provided . 12.Remove tension lever (4) 13.Change to outer side of mower and swivel up outer side • Variant "Spring-loadedfastening bolt"...
Tine condiTioner Tioner Before installing the rear protection elements, the three DANgER screws in the rear centre bearing must be turned upside down (head facing down). These three screws can then life-threatening danger exists through being drawn be left in this position. Returning to the starting position in by rotating parts.
Always remove both opposite tine holders and install them if you want to remove damaged tines. • In case of noticeable vibrations, stop immediately and check the tine conditioner for lost tines. If necessary, remove the tine and the opposite bracket. NOVACAT 262 H 355-08-02 NOAVCAT 302 H 355-08-02...
moWing Wing Thou Thou T a condi T a condi Tioner Tioner mowing without a conditioner Pay particular attention if the conditioner has been removed from the cutter bar! Note A machine with a conditioner (CR) as a complete unit is fitted with proper protection elements.
Mowing without a conditioner Swath width when mowing without a Setting both tension springs conditioner for high, dense forage. basic setting. When mowing without a conditioner, the swath width for short forage. is determined by the swath discs. This avoids driving over the crop with wide tractor tyres.
rc = rc = roller condiTioner Tioner Safety advice DANgER life-threatening danger exists through being drawn in by rotating parts. • Never open or remove the safety devices as long as the engine is running or parts are moving. CAUTION CAUTION Risk of injury through ejected parts •...
RolleR RolleR Rolle R conditione conditione conditioneR conditione Possible settings Conditioning intensity: See overview (A): The upper roller is moveable and is tensioned left and DANgER right with a spring. The spring tension intensity is always life-threatening danger exists through being drawn adjusted using nut (A).
RolleR RolleR Rolle R conditione conditione conditioneR conditione Operation If the rear safeguards and swath discs are to be mounted, remove the cutter bar reinforcement (1). If the swath discs are not to be mounted, the cutter bar DANgER reinforcement does not have to be removed. life-threatening danger exists through parts being thrown out.
RolleR RolleR Rolle R conditione conditione conditioneR conditione Reverse the three screws in the centre bearing. Cleaning the auxiliary drive: after 50 hours of operation See overview (G) - Insert the three screws (3) in the rear area of the centre bearing.
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RolleR RolleR Rolle R conditione conditione conditioneR conditione main drive belt tension: See overview (D, E) Check belt tension: • Basic setting (X): 180 mm Changing belt tension: • Adjust screw (D) Replacing belts: When the drive belts show signs of damage or wear, they must be replaced.
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RolleR RolleR Rolle R conditione conditione conditioneR conditione gear oil: (After every 100 operating hours) 126-16-109 The gearing is located on the innerside of the conditioner. • • Open drain plug (63) and drain oil. • Fill with gear oil (700 ml) through the refill screw (62) (Fully synthetic lubricating oil for high- temperature lubrication, ISO-Vg class 220) - 40 -...
general mainTenance Tenance 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.
X2 = Vertical measurement from the upper left skid edge to the upper right skid edge 4.1 Oil level check for NOVACAT 262 ED / RC and NOVACAT 351 V The oil level is correct if the gear oil reaches the lower edge of the level opening (63).
• It can take some time until the old oil has completely drained. Oil quantity: NOVACAT 262 ED / RC: 2.6 litre SAE 90 NOVACAT 302 ED / RC: 3.0 litre SAE 90 NOVACAT 352 V: 3.5 litre SAE 90 Version gear 540 rpm Oil quantity: 1.0 litre SAE 90...
Maintenance Oil change angular gear 2 Bracket at lifting arm of cutter bar - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. The oil amount is to be supplemented annually under Retighten retaining bolts (1) of bracket after a total of 3 normal operating conditions (level at dip stick (63)).
mainTenance Tenance Wear control of mowing blades and • Bent, damaged or worn blade bolts (middle area of the bolt: Diameter < 15 mm>; wear in the lower holder area of the bolt) (30) WARNIN WARNINg Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury. •...
MAINTENANCE 8. Raise lever H 90° to floor again (Pos A) and pull out sideways. Bolt exchange passage: 1. Removing the mower disc 076-18-009 a. Loosen the retaining screw (1) of the mower disc cover. b. Removing the mower disc cover c.
Technical daTa Technical data Description NOVACAT 262 NOVACAT 262 NOVACAT 302 NOVACAT 302 NOVACAT 352 V Model 3772 Model 3773 Model 3794 ED / RC ED / RC Model 3782 Model 3783 3-point hitching 3-point hitching 3-point hitching 3-point hitching...
The defined use of the mower unit The mower „NOVACAT 262 (Type PSm 3772), NOVACAT 262 ED / RC (Type PSm 3782)“, „NOVACAT 302 (Type PSm 3773), NOVACAT 302 ED / RC (Type PSm 3783), NOVACAT 352 V (Type PSm 3794)“- is only intended for customary use in agricultural work.
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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.
Annex -A SafeTy advice 6.) Appropriate use a. see technical data This operating manual contains this symbol at all points b. Intended use also includes compliance with the relating to the safety of persons. manufacturer's stipulated operating, maintenance and service conditions. 1.) Operating instructions a.
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Annex -A Safe SafeTy advice 10.) Asbestos 13.) general a. Certain sub-supplied components of the vehicle may a. Before attaching implements to the three-point linkage, contain asbestos due to technical reasons. Please move system lever into a position whereby unintentional observe the marking of spare parts.
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PTO shafT PTO shafT PTO shaf T guarding guarding Supplement - B Supplement - B Adapting cardan shaft Safety chain - Use chain to prevent tube guard from rotating. - Ensure sufficient swivel space for the cardan shaft! NOTE - Trim the safety chain so that it cannot wind around the material damage - due to inferior spare parts cardan shaft.
PTO shafT PTO shafT PTO shaf T guarding guarding Supplement - B Supplement - B Important for driveshafts with friction DANgER clutch mortal danger - due to worn covers Torque is limited with overloading and brief torque peaks • Replace the worn covers immediately and evenly transferred during slipping.
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...
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC NOVACAT 302 ED / RC NOVACAT 352 V NOVACAT 262 ED / RC: NOVACAT 262 ED / RC: X1 = 160 mm NOVACAT 302 ED / RC: NOVACAT 302 ED / RC: X1 = 340 mm NOVACAT 352 V:...
ConiCal dis Cal dis Conical disc Recommendation for fitting the conical discs at the Novocat. Marked areas show the position of the conical discs 4041324 Direction of rotation 4041301 NOVACAT 442 4041312 4041313 NOVACAT 402 NOVACAT V10 4041311 (Version)) NOVACAT 350 4041310 NOVACAT 351 alpha NOVACAT 352...
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ConiCal dis Cal dis NOVACAT 261 alpha NOVACAT 261 classic NOVACAT 262 NOVACAT 265 4041305 NOVAALPIN 261 NOVACAT 225 4041304 NOVAALPIN 221 These are already fitted in the positions stated in the factory in the case of some cutter bars.
peR B peR B 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).
Service Hydraulic plan NOVACAT 262 and 302 1. Swing limiter 2. Lifting 3. Unloading 4. Lower link arm 5. Side protection cover 6. Tractor control unit, single-acting 7. Tractor control unit, double-acting 8. Hydraulic collision protection system 1500_GB-Service_3783 - 64 -...
Service Hydraulic plan NOVACAT262 ED / RC and 302 ED / RC 1. Swing limiter 2. Lifting 3. Unloading 4. Lower link arm 5. Side protection cover 6. Tractor control unit, single-acting 7. Tractor control unit, double-acting 8. Hydraulic collision protection system 1500_GB-Service_3783 - 65 -...
Important addItI tI onal Informat Informat nformatI nformat on for your safety Combination of tractor and mounted implement DANgER life hazard or material hazard - due to overload on tractor or wrong tractor ballast distribution. • Make sure that hitching the implement (in the front and rear three-point linkage) does not lead to exceeding the maximum total admissible weight of the tractor, the axle loads or the load capacity of the tyres.
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Important addItI tI onal Informat Informat nformatI nformat on for your safety CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AXLE LOAD T V tat (If the front hitched implement (G ) does not reach the minimum required ballasting Front (G ) does not reach the minimum required ballasting Front (G ), the weight of the front hitched implement must V min be increased to the minimum ballasting Front!)
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The CE norm is not valid in the United States of America and Canada. EC Conformity Declaration Original Conformity Declaration Name and address of the manufacturer: PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): mower NOVACAT 262 H 262 ED / RC 302 H 302 ED / RC 352 V...
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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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