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/PERATOR@S MANUAL
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NOVACAT 8600
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ALLG./BA SEITE 2 / 0000-GB
Important information concerning Product
Liability.
According to the laws governing product liability, the manufacturer and dealer are obliged to hand the
operating manual to the customer at the time of sale, and to instruct them in the recommended operating,
safety, and maintenance regulations. Confirmation is necessary to prove that the machine and operating
manual have been handed over accordingly.
For this purpose,
- document A is to be signed and sent to Pöttinger,
- document B remains with the dealer supplying the machine,
- and the customer receives document C.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, every farmer is an entrepreneur.
According to the laws of product liability, property damage is damage caused by a machine and not to
it. An excess of Euro 500 is provided for such a liabilioty.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, entrepreneurial property damages are excluded from
the liability.
Attention! Should the customer resell the machine at a later date, the operating manual must be given
to the new owner who must then be instructed in the recommended regulations referred to herein.
GB Dear Farmer
You have just made an excellent choice. Naturally we are very happy
and wish to congratulate you for having chosen Pöttinger. As your
agricultural partner, we offer you quality and efficiency combined with
reliable servicing.
In order to assess the spare-parts demand for our agricultural machines
and to take these demands into consideration when developing new
machines, we would ask you to provide us with some details.
Furthermore, we will also be able to inform you of new developments.
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Dokument D
GB-0600 Dokum D Anbaugeräte
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
A-4710 Grieskirchen
Tel. 07248 / 600 -0
Telefax 07248 / 600-2511
TMachine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating
devices at hand.
TOperation and maintenance of machine and/or implement according to operating instructions explained to the customer.
TTyres checked re. correct pressure.
TWheel nuts checked re. tightness.
TDrive shaft cut to correct lenght.
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TFitting to tractor carried out: to three-point linkage
TTrial run carried out and no defects found.
TFunctions explained during trial run.
TPivoting in transporting and operating position explained.
TInformation given re. optional extras.
TAbsolute need to read the operating manual indicated.
Please check. X
According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRODUCT DELIVERY
GB
In order to prove that the machine and the operating manual have been properly delivered, a confirmation is necessary.
For this purpose please do the following:
- sign the document A and send it to the company Pöttinger or via the internet to www.poettinger.at
- document B stays with the specialist factory delivering the machine.
- document C stays with the customer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0800_GB-Inhalt_384
Recommendations
for work safety
All points refering
to safety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
Table of contents
WARNING SIGNS
CE sign ............................................................................5
Meaning of warning signs ...............................................5
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
Attaching implement to tractor .......................................6
To make the connection to the tractor ............................7
Connecting the Sensor and valve cables from front
mower unit.......................................................................7
Fitting drive shaft ............................................................7
Hydraulic connection.......................................................8
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs .....................9
Combination 3...............................................................10
Combination 2...............................................................11
TRANSPORT
Conversion from working to transport position.............12
Raising for road transport..............................................12
Lowering into field transport position............................12
Driving on public roads .................................................13
Transport position..........................................................13
Unhitch device from tractor...........................................14
Working on slopes.........................................................15
”DIRECT CONTROL” DEVICE
Meaning of the buttons on the control device ..............16
How to carry out desired hydraulic function .................16
Settings before initial operation.....................................17
Other settings................................................................18
Setting time difference – Raising/lowering front mower
and side mower.............................................................19
Conversion from working to transport position.............20
ISOBUS - TERMINAL
Operation ISO-terminal .................................................22
Button indication ...........................................................23
Joystick - Mower Configuration ....................................25
Setting the Joystick.......................................................25
OPERATION
Important points before starting work...........................26
Mow...............................................................................27
Collision safety device...................................................27
CONDITIONER
Mowing with the conditioner.........................................28
Correct belt tension.......................................................28
700 r.p.m. for rotor.........................................................28
Position of the rotor prongs...........................................28
Dismounting and mounting the conditioner..................29
Mowing without Conditioner .........................................32
Optional extra................................................................32
ROLLER CONDITIONER (NOVACAT 266 F, 306
F)
Settings .........................................................................34
Cleaning and maintenance............................................34
SET THE POSITIONS OF THE GUIDING PLATES
"Extra dry" system.........................................................35
Swathes.........................................................................35
Spread width .................................................................35
Dismount guide plate ....................................................36
Mount guide plate .........................................................36
SWATH DISCS
Swath Discs...................................................................37
Flat cone conveyor (Optional extra) ..............................37
MAINTENANCE
Safety point ...................................................................38
General maintenance hints............................................38
Cleaning of machine parts ............................................38
Parking in the ope .........................................................38
Winter storage ...............................................................38
Drive shafts....................................................................38
Hydraulic unit ................................................................38
Oil change on cutter bar................................................39
Gearing maintenance ....................................................40
Installing cutter blades .................................................40
Setting the field transport position (end-of run turns) ...41
Disruptions and remedies to power failure ...................42
Checking wear on mowing blade holders.....................44
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades...................45
Checking the mowing blade suspension ......................45
Changing the Cutter Blades (up to 2003 model)...........45
Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model)............46
Storing the lever ............................................................46
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ...............................................................47
Necessary connections.................................................47
The defined use of the mower unit................................48
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate ..........................48
SUPPLEMENT
Recommendations for work safety ..............................51
Driveshaft ......................................................................52
Lubrication chart ...........................................................54
Lubricants......................................................................57
Sensor diagnostic function............................................59
Display for Software version..........................................59
Function check for "Direct Control" operating unit and
job calculator.................................................................59
Repairs on the cutter bar...............................................63
TAPER BUSHES
Taper bushes installation instructions ...........................64
Combination of tractor and mounted implement..........65

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9700_GB-Warnbilder_361
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WARNING SIGNS
Stay clear of swinging area of implements
Close both side protective coverings before engaging
p.t.o..
Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as
parts may move.
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.
EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement)
By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being
brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
Meaning of warning signs
Danger - flying objects; keep safe distance from the
machine as long as the engine is running.
Wait until all machine components have stopped
completely before touching them.
Stay clear of mower knife area as long as tractor engine
is running with PTO connected.
Shut off engine and remove key before performing
maintenance or repair work.
Recommendations
for work safety
All points referring
to satety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
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