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Summarization of Contents
Introduction and Product Liability
Dear Farmer
Greeting and introduction from Pöttinger.
Product Liability Information
Key information regarding product liability laws and obligations.
Product Delivery Instructions
Delivery Checklist
Items to verify upon delivery to ensure compliance and safety.
Safety Warnings
CE Marking and Warning Symbols
Explanation of CE mark and common safety warning symbols.
Work Safety Recommendations
General advice for safe operation and maintenance.
Attaching the Implement to the Tractor
Attaching the Mower
Step-by-step guide for connecting the mower to the tractor.
Adjusting Lower Links
Procedure for setting the tractor's lower link position for even mowing.
Drive Shaft and Parking
Instructions for fitting the drive shaft and parking the implement.
Transport and Working Positions
Converting to Transport/Working
Steps for switching between working and transport modes.
Transport Position Details
Specific instructions for different transport positions (1, 2, 3, 4).
Reducing Total Height
Method to lower the machine's height for transport.
Dismounting and Parking the Implement
Dismounting from Tractor
Procedure for safely removing the implement from the tractor.
Parking and Support Stand
Guidelines for parking the implement and using the support stand.
Working on Slopes
Slope Operation Safety
Precautions for operating the machine on inclined terrain.
Starting Work and Operation
Pre-Operation Checks & Safety
Essential checks and safety measures before starting work.
Operation and Adjustment
How to operate the machine and adjust settings for mowing.
Conditioner System
Conditioner Operation and Adjustment
Using the conditioner, belt tension, and prong position.
Dismounting/Mounting Conditioner
Steps for removing and installing the conditioner unit.
Mowing without Conditioner
Safety and procedures when operating without the conditioner.
Roller Conditioner
Roller Conditioner Operation
Using the roller conditioner, adjusting gap and settings.
Roller Conditioner Maintenance
Cleaning, lubrication, and chain/belt tension checks.
Roller Adjustment and Belts
Adjusting roller position, drive belts, and lubrication.
Guiding Plates
Guiding Plate Settings
Adjusting plates for swathes and spread width.
Guide Plate Dismount/Mount
Procedure for removing and reinstalling guide plates.
Swath Discs
Swath Disc Setup
Mounting plates, setting springs, and optional conveyors.
Collision Safety Device
Collision Safety Device Functions
How the safety device works and its adjustment.
General Maintenance and Service
Routine Maintenance Tasks
Safety, general hints, spare parts, cleaning, parking, winter storage.
Component Servicing
Cutter bar oil, angular gear, and cutter installation.
Maintenance: Spring Tension
Spring Tension Checks
Checking and adjusting spring tension for cutter bar.
Maintenance: Blade Holders
Checking Blade Holder Wear
Inspecting blade holders for wear and damage.
Maintenance: Cutter Blades
Quick Blade Change System
Using the holder for quick blade changes.
Changing Cutter Blades
Procedure for replacing cutter blades (pre/post-2004).
Storing the Lever
Proper storage of the cutter blade lever.
Technical Data and Specifications
Machine Specifications
Technical details, optional equipment, and connections.
Identification and Usage
Vehicle plate location and defined use of the mower.
Supplement A: Safety Recommendations
Work Safety Guidelines
Comprehensive safety advice for all operations.
Supplement B: Driveshaft
Driveshaft Installation and Rules
Matching, cutting, working rules, and maintenance.
Safety Clutch and Friction Clutch
Operation of safety clutches and friction clutch.
Repair Instructions
Cutter Bar Repairs
Specific repair procedures for the cutter bar.
Taper Bushes
Taper Bush Installation
Instructions for installing taper bushes on pulleys.
Important Additional Information
Tractor and Implement Ballasting
Calculations for weight distribution and ballasting.
Load Capacity Calculations
Determining axle loads and tyre capacities.
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