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Operator‘s manual Nr. 99+3784.EN.80U.0 Translation of the original Operating Manual Disc mower NOVACAT 302 CF (Type PSM 3786 : + . . 0001) NOVACAT 352 ED/RCB/CF (Type PSM 3784 : + . . 0291) NOVACAT 402 ED (Type PSM 3785 : + . . 0001)
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"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. There may be deviations between these instructions and the product as we are constantly developing our products.
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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 Attention! Introduction ..............5 Overview - Device with hydraulic tailgate opening ... 38 Safety hints to SYMBOLS USED Safety advice ............39 observe in CE mark ..............6 Mode of operation ............ 40 supplement! Safety hints: ...............
INTRODUCTION These Operating Instructions are integral part of the imple- Introduction 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 USED 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) Read the operating instructions before working with the device. (1x) 494,529 Lubricating position (6x) 494,646 Shut engine off and remove key before carrying out maintenance or repair work.
(2) Hydraulic relief (5) Folding lateral protection (3) Cutter bar Variations Description Description NOVACAT 302 CF Working width 3.04 m NOVACAT 352 ED / RC /CF Working width: 3.46 m NOVACAT 402 ED Working width: 3.88 m - 10 -...
Lifting unit (three-point linkage) 371-08-16 To operate this machine the following tractor requirements are necessary: - Tractor power: NOVACAT 302 CF from 74 kW / 100 PS NOVACAT 352 ED / RC / CF from 96 kW / 130 PS NOVACAT 402 ED...
Do not mix mineral oils with bio oils! Power connections required Design Consumer Volt Power connection Standard Lighting 7-pin 12 V DC According to DIN- ISO 1724 Terminal (NOVACAT 302 CF only) 3-pin 11-16 VDC According to DIN- ISO 1724 - 12 - 2000-EN_TRACTOR PREREQUISITE_3784...
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Safety advice - Adjust the lower link bolts (1) on the bearing frame, according to the three-point category, and the track width using the fixing screw. The mower must not touch DANGER the rear tractor tyres. Life-threatening danger through operating a machine that is unroadworthy or damaged Check the vehicle for roadworthiness prior to every operation (lights, brakes, protective...
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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR 2. Move the lifting gear in the appropriate direction until DANGER the indicator arrow points (1) on the relief cylinder point directly at each other. Life-threatening danger exists when cardan shaft This setting means an approx. 700 mm length is unadapted ground clearance to the right lower linkage bolt.
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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR - Reference values for preload pressure ex works: Display value on manometer The mower is to be swivelled into field transport position. for machine without a conditioner: 110 bar for implement with conditioner: 145 - 150 bar 7.
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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR 10. Checking the lighting DANGER Life-threatening danger through operating a machine that is unroadworthy or damaged The lights and corresponding reflector plates are to be checked for functioning, complete- ness and cleanness before any driving on public roads. - 16 - 2000_DE-ANBAU_3784...
TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION Safety advice Changing from field transport to transport position DANGER NOTE Life-threatening danger through the mower tipping over Danger of damage to cardan joint or cardan shaft stub at the angular gear input point! Change from the working to the transport position only on level, solid ground.
TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION Changing from transport to working position Procedure: WARNING Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury when the mower is swivelled. Ensure that no one is standing in the mow- er’s swivel range 1) Pull control line 2) At the same time swivel the mower into field transport position until the swivel cylinder is completely extended using the dual-action control unit...
UNHITCHING AND PARKING General tips The following procedure applies to both situations: 1. Set the single-action control unit to floating position to lower the implement to the required parking position DANGER (H, R). Life-threatening danger should the tractor start 2. Swivel safety flap (1) into (item A). moving on its own.
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UNHITCHING AND PARKING CAUTION Risk of slight or moderate injury due to jerky lifting of the mower attachment frame when uncoupling from the lower links. Check that the safety flap (1) is swivelled to position A before uncoupling the device. 5.
OPERATION 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 a collision occurs anyway, 6. Wear hearing protection The noise level in the workplace can deviate from the measured value (see Technical Data) partly because of the differing cabin types of various tractors. check the mowing discs and their drive shafts (4a). the farmer (or contractor) must provide appropriate hearing protection (UVV 1.1 §...
OPERATION Settings for operation Tractor hydraulic system The tailgate of the transverse screw conveyor can only - The right lower link is to be set to H1 ≈ 700 mm ground be operated in the headland position. distance. Attempts to operate the transverse screw conveyor as long - Fix the tractor hydraulic system in this position as the mower is in the working position will have no effect.
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OPERATION With tine conditioner: To facilitate the removal of the blockage, set the intensity of the tine conditioner to position 0 (see chapter Tine conditioner). NOVACAT 302 NOVACAT 402 355-08-15 With roller conditioner: DANGER Risk of injury through tensioned springs. Relieve the roller conditioner tension before unclogging.
WORKING ON SLOPES 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 Counter-measures: out a risky turning manoeuvre.
ED TINE CONDITIONER 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 NOVACAT 402 ED Rotor tines position Pos. Z1: Rotor tines position for normal operating conditions. Pos. Z2: For difficult conditions of use, if e.g. the fodder wraps around the rotor. Turn the rotor prongs 180° (pos.Z2). This tine position solves the problem in most cases.
TINE CONDITIONER Wide spreading Uncoupling and coupling the conditioner - Swivel the swath plates (S) completely out - Set the position of the guide plates (see illustration (B)) DANGER 278-09-52 Life-threatening danger exists when detaching the conditioner. If the conditioner is detached, the cutting blades are freely accessible.
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TINE CONDITIONER 10. Insert the conditioner chassis - left - as far as possible 2. Release the locking screw (3) into the opening intended for it 3. Swivel the rear side guard up. 4. Remove the V-belt cover (2 screws) 11.
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TINE CONDITIONER 14. Loosenfastenings, left and right Remove screw (S) option) Remove the linchpin (V1) and unlock the bolt 15. Always park conditioner (CR) stably. Fitting the conditioner (CR), the swath former (SF) or the "rear protection" component - is carried out similarly to removal but in the reverse order.
TINE CONDITIONER 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.
RC = ROLLER CONDITIONER 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 Risk of injury through ejected parts Maintain a sufficiently safe distance to people when mowing.
ROLLER CONDITIONER 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). in by rotating parts.
ROLLER CONDITIONER 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 CONDITIONER 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. These must be inserted with the screw head facing down.
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ROLLER CONDITIONER Main drive belt tension: See overview (D, E) Check belt tension: Changing belt tension: Replacing belts: When the drive belts show signs of damage or wear, they must be replaced. (Note: Always replace the complete Lubricating the drive: belt set!) (After every 50 operating hours) with grease (12-14), see illustration.
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ROLLER CONDITIONER Gear oil: (After every 100 operating hours) 126-16-109 The gearing is located on the innerside of the conditioner. (Fully synthetic lubricating oil for high- temperature lubrication, ISO-VG class 220) - 37 - 1900-EN_WALZENAUFBEREITER_3783...
CROSS FLOW Safety advice CAUTION WARNING Risk of injury through cutting, amputation and Risk of serious injury through the drawing-in of crushing of body parts by moving parts. Particularly clothing, hair or body parts. from the the ejector end of the transverse auger (7) Never open or remove guards while the and when tailgate is open.
CROSS FLOW Mode of operation 2. Open tailgate - Hold tailgate by the lever The CF unit (option for A10) is used to deposit the cut - Loosen centre (A) locking bolt. material in a swath immediately after mowing. CF unit operation The CF unit runs fully automatically and requires no operating elements.
CROSS FLOW 3. Close tailgate Scraper bar - Central locking bolt (A) must be free - Carefully close tailgate - Check side locking mechanism 4. Lock the locking shaft at the side - Insert release lever (2) into the side position (B). - Secure release lever (2) with spring pin (1).
CROSS FLOW Maintenance Cleaning (every 20 hrs) - Open the coverings and service accesses to the belt drive. DANGER - Remove collected debris Life-threatening danger exists through moving or - Clean transverse auger. rotating parts NOTE Only carry out maintenance when... Damage to property caused by dirt in the lubrication they have parked the appliance safely and system...
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CROSS FLOW OIL-LEVEL 510.083 Lubricate transverse auger every 50 operating hours Lubricate grease nipples (3) and (4) on the transverse auger bearing with grease (IV) . 1901-EN WUNSCHAUSRÜSTUNGEN_3850 - 43 -...
MOWING WITHOUT A CONDITIONER 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.
MOWING WITHOUT A CONDITIONER Swath width when mowing without a Setting both tension springs conditioner When mowing without a conditioner, the swath width is determined by the swath discs. This avoids driving over the crop with wide tractor tyres. Fitting swath discs - Fit the swath discs in Position 1, left and right (see also previous page: frame "Rear Protection") Conveying cones (optional)
COLLISION PREVENTION Collision Prevention NOTE Material damage - It is not the purpose of collision avoidance to avoid damage to the machine when driving at full speed. Drive at an appropriate speed. Drive within the line of vision. When mowing around trees, fences, boundary stones, etc., the cutter bar may collide with obstacles despite careful and slow driving.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 Cutter bar oil level check 2. Leave mower bar in this position for about 15 minutes. conditions. the lower area of the mower bar. DANGER 3. Remove oil fill screw (63). Life-threatening danger exists through another person starting the tractor and driving off, or switching OIL LEVEL on the cardan shaft while maintenance work is being carried out.
MAINTENANCE Cutter bar oil change Oil change angular gear 1 - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours or after - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. 100 ha at the latest. Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be topped up annually (OIL LEVEL).
MAINTENANCE Oil change angular gear 2 Installing cutter blades - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be topped up annually (OIL LEVEL). The arrow on the cutter blade shows the - Change oil after 100 ha at the latest. cutter disc's direction of turn.
MAINTENANCE Wear control of mowing blades and of the bolt: Diameter < 15 mm>; wear in the lower holder area of the bolt) (30) WARNING Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury. Worn-out blade bolt Loose fit of the blade pin Worn blade holder Uneven wear of the pair of blades, which could cause unbalance...
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.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model) 1. Move lever (H) from the left or right to the stop between mower disk and blade holder (30) into position "A" 2. Swivel lever from pos. A to pos. B and thus press the moveable blade holder (30) down.
Min. operating pressure: 170 bar Max. operating pressure: 200 bar 302 CF / NOVACAT 352 CF only) (NOVACAT 302 CF / NOVACAT 352 CF only) 1)Weight Deviations are possible depending on the machine's fittings. - 55 - 2000_DE-TECHN. DATA _3784...
The defined use of the mower unit The mowers "NOVACAT 302 CF (TYPE PSM 3786)", "NOVACAT 352 ED/RC/CF (TYPE PSM 3784)", "NOVACAT 402 ED (TYPE PSM 3785)" are intended exclusively for normal agricultural use.
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The original cannot be copied ... Things will run better with genuine Pöttinger parts 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. Be sure you purchase the ”Original”...
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 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. raising or lowering is ruled out! b.
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PTO SHAFT GUARDING 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.
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PTO SHAFT GUARDING 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. Prior to initial operation and after long periods of non-use, check friction clutch for proper function.
Lubrication chart after every X hours operation 40 F all 40 loads 80 F all 80 loads once a year 100 ha every 100 hectares if necessary FETT GREASE (III), (IV) see supplement „Lubrificants“ Litre Variation See manufacturer’s instructions Rotations per minute Always screw in measuring stick up to stop.
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FETT NC 302 CF - X2=300 mm NC 352 ED/RC/CF X2=300 mm NC 402 ED X2=250 mm (III) (III) (III) (100 ) 1,25 [l] SAE90 0,8 [l] SAE90 131-16-21 131-16-24 1300-SCHMIERPLAN (3784) - 64 -...
TAPER BUSHES 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).
IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 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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EC Conformity Declaration Original Conformity Declaration Name and address of the manufacturer: PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): NOVACAT 302 CF 352 ED / RC / CF 402 ED mower 3786 3784 3785 Type Serial no.
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Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung Following the policy of the PÖTTINGER La empresa 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, Produkte.
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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 A-4710 Grieskirchen Telefon: Telefax: e-Mail: info@poettinger.at Internet: http://www.poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Servicecenter Deutschland Nord Steinbecker Str. 15 D-49509 Recke Telefon: e-Mail: recke@poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Servicecenter Deutschland Süd Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 6 D-86899 Landsberg am Lech Telefon: e-Mail: landsberg@poettinger.at Pöttinger France S.A.R.L.
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