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Operator‘s manual Nr. 99+3551.EN.80U.0 Translation of the original Operating Manual Drum mower EUROCAT 311 ALPHAMOTION MASTER (Type PSM 3550 : + . . 01001) EUROCAT 311 ALPHAMOTION PRO (Type PSM 3553 : + . . 01001)
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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 SymbolS uSed Changing the mowing blades and the mowing blade CE mark..............5 holder...............29 Safety hints:...............5 Cutting disc .............30 Greater cutting height with high-cut mower disc ..31 Introduction ...............6 Angular gear ............31 Warnbildzeichen V-belt drive .............32 Bedeutung der Warnbildzeichen .......7 Wear part control.............33 Position der Warnbildzeichen........9...
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.
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...
Warnbildzeichen Bedeutung der Warnbildzeichen Vor Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten Motor abstellen und Schlüssel abziehen. (2x) 495.165.0001 Nicht im Schwenkbereich der Arbeitsgeräte aufhalten. (2x) 495.166 Niemals in den Quetschgefahrenbereich greifen, solange sich dort Teile bewegen können. (2x) 495.171 Keine sich drehendne Maschineneteile berühren Abwarten bis sich bewegende Maschinenteile zum Stillstand kommen.
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Warnbildzeichen Während des Arbeitseinsatzes das Hydrauliksteuergerät auf Schwimmstellung stellen. (1x) 495.469 Produkthaftung (1x) 495.713 Riemenspannung regelmäßíg kontrollieren (1x) 494.355 Klingenausrüstung (1x) 495.855 434.970.999 434.969.999 434.960 434.961 495.855/19 Anbauhöhe Master (1x) 495.665.0003 Anbauhöhe Pro 495.XXX.xxxx 495.665.0003/18 - 8 - 1900_DE-Warnbilder_361...
Warnbildzeichen Lesen sie die Betriebsanleitung vor Inbetriebnahme! (1x) 494.529.0003 Position der Warnbildzeichen 068-19-010 - 9 - 1900_DE-Warnbilder_361...
attaching to tractor Safety advice Parking the machine Park the mower only on firm and level ground, and ensure CAUTION that it is stable. Risk of slight or moderate injury through tractor's double-acting front lifting gear. Attaching problems • Do not exceed the maximum lowering depth of the mower unit! This results in unaccept- On lifting gear with a crosspiece (Q) between the lower ably high pressure on the limiting chains,...
AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor 1. Loosen locking mechanism (1) and swing • When the machine is raised, there is insufficient protection (2) up. casing to over the cardan shaft. • The maximum universal-joint angle of deviation will possibly be exceeded (see Supplement B also).
AttA AttA ching to trA ching to trA ching to tr ctor Transport position Top linkage When the two protective elements (2) are swivelled up and snapped into the holder (3), the following width applies: Type EC 311 Use a rigid upper link. Transport width (X) <...
mounting unit " unit " nit "alpha motion nit " alpha motion " General safety information Transport position - The mower must always be locked during transportation. DANGER DANGER - Swivel flap (F) to "Pos. 1" Danger to life due to unlocked or incorrectly locked hydraulics.
Mounting unit " unit " nit "alpha motion nit " alpha motion " - Connect cardan shaft. (The limiting chains (7) serve as setting aids!) Bring cardan shaft holder into park position - Set lower link height at approx. 800 mm. 495.665.0003/18 - Couple the hydraulic lines for lifting cylinder on the tractor's single-acting (SA) hydraulic circuit.
Mounting unit " unit " nit "alpha motion nit " alpha motion " Set cutting height Cutter unit with swather Type With upper link (O): EUROCAT 311 (mm) (mm) (mm) alpha-motion EUROCAT 311 alpha motion (mm) (mm) (mm) MASTER Cutter unit with Conditioner ED Type EUROCAT 311 alpha-motion...
Starting Work Work Safety advice A transfer, located near the gearing, advises which p.t.o. speed your mower unit is equipped for. • Turn the p.t.o. on only when all safety devices (coverings, DANGER DANGER protective aprons, casings, etc.) are in proper condition and attached to the implement in the correct protective Life-threatening- by blades thrown away positions.
Starting work 5. Remain at a distance when the engine is running. TD28/91/21 bsb 447 410 - Keep people out of the danger zone as any foreign bodies ejected by the mower could injure them. Special care is necessary on stony ground and near Help when the PTO shaft cannot be coupled on roads and paths.
Starting work operation cutting height adjustment Set cutting height by turning upper link spindle (mower Safety points drum incline, max. 50) - Turn engine off when adjustment, service and repair work is to be done. central cutting height adjustment - Do not work under the machine without safe support.
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Starting work - 19 - 1200_GB-SCHNITTHOEHE_344...
ed tine conditioner ed tine conditioner Mowing with the conditioner Rotor tines position Pos. Z1: Rotor tines position for normal operating The conditioning effect can be modified. conditions. - The distance between the adjusting strip and the rotor Pos. Z2: For difficult conditions of use, if e.g. the fodder is set using lever (13).
Tine condiTioner Tioner Uncoupling and coupling the conditioner Remove belts (3b) 1. Loosen locking mechanism (1) and swing protection (2) up. - engage protective frame in holder (3) - Release the tension using lever (3a) beforehand - left and right 4.
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Tine condiTioner Tioner 5. Release left and right locks 6. Always park conditioner (CR) stably. • Springloaded positioning bolt up to 2004 model Remove the linchpin (V1) and unlock the bolt 7. Mount the guard (15) • Pos A = released •...
Tine condiTioner Tioner Position of the rotor tines on the conditioner NOTE Risk of material damage during operation with unbalance. • 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.
Conditioner (C (C onditioner) 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. However, if the conditioner has been removed then the mower unit is no longer completely covered.
Swath former adjustment of both swath makers adjustment of swath width leading swath disc The swath width can be altered by changing the position of the levers (6). • Distance between mowing plate and swath disc If an obstruction appears then the swath width is to be "5-10 mm ".
Swath former assembly of the conveyor braces assembly of the conveyor bars To avoid clogging when working with heavy feed, you For dense fodder additional conveying guides can be can assemble additional conveyor braces on the inner fitted to prevent clogging mowing drums.
general maintenance Safety advice Spare parts a. Genuine parts and accessories are specially designed for the machines. DANGER 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 Checking the mowing blades and the Changing the mowing blades and the mowing blade holder mowing blade holder Checking interval: WARNING WARNING • Checking interval: every 50 hrs. Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious • Shorten control interval when mowing on stony terrain or in difficult operating conditions injury through broken off and ejected mowing blades or other components.
Maintenance Cutting disc For worn mowing discs in the mower blade area, proceed • Fit the "L" designated blades only on the anticlockwise- as follows: turning mowing drum. • Remove both lower slide discs (S1, S2). • Fit the "R" designated blades only on the clockwise- turning mowing drum.
Maintenance 3. Check all screw fittings for tightness after several hours of operation. • Changing from a high-cut mowing disc (H1) back to a standard slide disc (S1) is carried out in reverse order. Angular gear - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be topped up annually (OIL LEVEL).
Maintenance V-belt drive - Check V-belt tension: After 1h, after 5h, after 20h and then occasionally. Setting values: If the disc (S) and the top edge of the indicator (A) are at the same height (0 - 2 mm above), the drive belt's tension is correct.
Mounting of Mowing Blade CheCking wear Wear part control WARNING WARNING 7 mm Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury if the holders and bolts of the mowing blades are worn out or damaged by parts thrown away. min.
technical data technical data technical data description eurocat 311 alpha-motion type 3550/type 3551 3-point coupling Coupling Cat. II Working width 3.05 m Transport width No. of mower drums Number of cutters per drum Area output 3.2 ha/h Drive speed (r.p.m.) 540 / 1000 Cardan shaft overload safeguard 1500 Nm...
Technical daTa type plate position The type plate (1) is located on the right-hand side of the attaching frame, at the tractor end. type plate 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.
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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 Safety advice 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 to tractor Safety chain - Use chain to prevent tube guard from rotating. Ensure sufficient swivel space for the cardan shaft! NOTE Material damage - due to inferior spare parts •...
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PTO shafT PTO shafT PTO shaf T guarding guarding Supplement - B Supplement - B maintenance DANGER DANGER Mortal danger - due to worn covers • Replace the worn covers immediately - Lubricate with a brand-name grease before starting work and once every 150 operating hours. - Before any extended period of non-use, clean and lubricate cardan shaft.
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...
Important addItI tI onal Informat Informat nformatI nformat on for your safety combination of tractor and mounted implement DANGER 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 aX le load t v tat 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...
taper BuS 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).
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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 EUROCAT 311 EUROCAT 311 Machine (interchangeable equipment): alpha-motion alpha-motion alpha-motion...
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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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