Summary of Contents for Pottinger EUROCAT 271 classic
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Operator‘s manual Nr. 99+3552.EN.80Q.0 Translation of the original Operating Manual Drum mower EUROCAT 271 classic (Model PSM 3542 : + . . 01001) EUROCAT 311 classic (Model PSM 3552 : + . . 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 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.
Table of conTenTs Table of contents Lubricants ..............34 WARning signs CE sign ..............5 TAPeR Bushes Meaning of warning signs .......... 5 Taper bushes installation instructions ...... 38 ATTAChing TO TRACTOR Combination of tractor and mounted implement ..39 Attaching in general ...........
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. Recommendations EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement) for work safety By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being All points referring brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
AttAching to trActor Attaching in general the PTO shaft would have to be considerably shortened. 1. Observe safety tips in supplement A. Attention! • When the machine is raised, there is insufficient 2. Attach the machine to the tractor's front lifting gear. casing to over the cardan shaft.
AttAching to trActor side guard hydraulic side guards Guard plates and protective aprons can be raised when Attention! maintenance work is to be done. Attention! swing side protec- Danger of crushing when raising side tion down before Attention! protection hydraulically! starting work! for safety reasons it is necessary to wait for mowing disks to stop completely before...
AttAching to trActor Transport width set the ground bearing load of the mower bar When both safety devices are swivelled up and secured in the catch (3), the consequent width (X) is: Adjustment information • The mowing bar should weigh 150kg resting on the ground (75kg left and right).
Snap ConneCtor Pay particular attention before initial attachment to Tractor! Note! For front lifting gear with double-action hydraulic cycle (danger of damage)! Remedy: - Switch control valve to single-action ST-24-11-2003 - Convert front lifting gear to single-action function (bypass line) through a specialist work shop •...
Snap ConneCtor Snap Connector (1) 1. Mount snap connector (Weiste triangle) onto the front lifting gear in a vertical position or inclined slightly forward. TD28/91/28 2. Lock lower link bolts (2) so that they are free from play. 3. Connect and lift mower unit (H2). 4.
starting Work Safety advice - Keep people out of the danger zone as any foreign bodies ejected by the mower could injure them. 1. Check Special care is necessary on stony ground and near roads and paths. bsb 447 410 - wear and tear on blade bolts (31).
InItIal operatIon Mower drums direction of travel Important Mowing notes prior to starting Be advised! General work Check all safety devices! For mowing the p.t.o. must rotate anticlockwise. Safety information: Stones and other objects can be picked see Supplement up and ejected when mowing. Direct all A, pt.
Starting work Operation Cutting height adjustment Safety points 1. Adjust cutting height by turning upper link spindle - Turn engine off when (inclination of the cutting discs max. 5°). adjustment, service and repair work is to be done. - Do not work under the Cutting height adjustment machine without safe support.
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Starting work - 14 - 1200-GB Schnitthöhe_3552...
sWath former Wath former Operating Principle A narrow swath is formed when using the swath plates while mowing. This avoids driving over the crop with wide tractor tyres. Safety note: Read and comply with the Opera- ting Instructions and particularly the safety notes prior to commis- sioning.
swath former Setting opitons for swath width Setting the swath width: The swath discs form the fodder into the required swath width. Swath discs are set individually left and right using the regulating lever (E). Setting the swath disc position The settings listed below should be taken as basic settings.
swath former Montage of the transport-rings. Fitting inner conveying guides Additional transport-rings can be fitted to the inner mowing (Only available for Eurocat 311 classic) drums to prevent clogging when working with dense fodder. For dense fodder additional conveying guides can be Adjustment "8 - 10 cm"...
General maintenance mAintenAnce safety advice Parking in the open • Switch off engine prior to any adjustment, maintenance Clean and protect the piston rods with safety advice or repair work. grease prior to longer periods parked outside. • Switch off engine and remove igni- FETT tion key prior to Winter storage any adjustment, maintenance or...
Maintenance and RepaiRs holder for the rapid change of mowing Changing the mowing blades blades 1. Place the cutting bar in headland position 2. insert the blade wrench (29) in the gap between Attention! the floor plate and the drum, as shown in the for your safety illustration.
Maintenance and RepaiRs Blades 5. Check • the blade bolt (31) for damage, wear and tight fitting. The blades on a cutting drum must wear • the bracket (30) for damage, changes in position and equally (imbalance danger), otherwise they tight fitting. must be replaced with new ones. Attention to the correct assembly! - Assemble the blades with designation "L" only on the TD 79-99-03 mowing drum rotating to the left.
Maintenance and RepaiRs Cutting disc • Shift the blade bracket about 60 ° For mowing discs worn in the mower blade areas, proceed as follows: • Remove both lower slide discs (S1, S2). 119-01-22 • Tighten the screws well (120 Nm) - After a couple of hours of operation, check that the brackets are tightly positioned. • Reassemble both lower slide discs correctly.
Maintenance and RepaiRs higher cutting level with the high-cutting Angular gear mowing disc - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours. Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be replenished annually (OIL LEVEL). spacer discs (standard fittings) - Change oil after 100 ha at the latest. • The machine's basic design allows cutting length adjustment by adding spacer discs.
Maintenance and RepaiRs V-belt drive - Check V-belt tension: After 1h, after 5h, after 20h and then from time to time. 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.
teChniCaL Data Technical data Description EUROCAT 271 EUROCAT 311 Type 3542 Type 3552 3-point attachment 3-point attachment Attachment (front Weiste A-frame) Kat.II (front Weiste A-frame) Kat.II Working width 2,7 m 3,05 m Transport width 2,65 m Swath width (machines without Conditioner) without swath discs 2,1 m 2,1 m...
The defined use of the mower unit The “EUROCAT 271 classic (Type PSM 3542) and “EUROCAT 311 classic (Type PSM 3552) mowers are definitely confined to normal operations in agricultural undertakings. • The mowing of grassland and short stemmed fodder.
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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.
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Supplement - A Recommendations for work safety Recommendations for work safety 5.) spare parts All points refering to safety in this manual are a. The original components and accessories have been indicated by this sign. designed especially for these machines and appliances. b.
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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 stipulated for road transport. 10.) Driving ability with auxiliary equipment a.
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PTO ShafT Supplement - B matching driveshaft to tractor instructions for working To determine the actual length required, hold the two halves The permissible pto speed may not be exceeded when of the driveshaft side by side. using the implement. Be advised! - The hitched implement may continue to run after the Only use the...
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PTO ShafT Supplement - B information on function when using a cam shifting clutch. 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. Be advised! Re-engaging is also possible by decreasing the p.t.o.
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...
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AnhAng Annexe supplement AAnhAngsel Oberlenker kürzen Raccourcir le 3 ème Topstang korter Shorten upper link point afstellen 1. Gerät an die Unterlenker des 1. Connect the unit to the lower 1. Atteler la machine aux bras 1. Machine aan de hefarmen van Hubwerks ankuppeln.
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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).
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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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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): mower EUROCAT 311 classic EUROCAT 271 classic Type 3552 3542 Serial no. The manufacturer declares that the machines adhere to all relevant provisions in the following EU directive:...
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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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