Poettinger TOP 380 N User manual

Operator‘s manual
GB
+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3
"Translation of the original Operating Manual" Nr.
TOP 380 N
(Type SK 282 : + . . 01001)
EUROTOP 380 N
(Type SK 282 : + . . 03841)
Rotary swather
99 282.GB.80O.0

1300_GB-SEITE 2
Product liability, information obligation
Product liability obliges manufacturers and dealers to issue operating instructions with the sale of machinery and to instruct
the customer at the machine pointing out the operating, safety and maintenance regulations.
A confirmation is required to verify that the machine and operating instructions have been handed over correctly.
For this purpose
- Document A is to be signed and returned to Pöttinger
- Document B remains with the specialist company handing over the machine.
- The customer receives document C.
Every farmer is an entrepreneur within the meaning of the product liability law.
Damage to property within the meaning of the product liability law is any damage arising due to the machine; however
not that to the machine - a damage excess (euro 500) is provided for this liability.
Corporate damage to property within the meaning of the product liability law is ruled out of this liability.
Be advised! The operating instructions must also be passed on with any subsequent transfer of the machine and the
transferee of the machine must be instructed with regard to the regulations stated.
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"Quality pays for itself" Therefore we apply the highest quality standards to our products; these standards are constantly
monitored by our quality management system and our management. Because the safety, perfect function, top quality and
absolute reliability of our machines in use are the core competencies we stand for.
There may be deviations between these Instructions and the product because we constantly develop our products.
Therefore no claims may be derived from the data, illustrations and descriptions. Please request binding information on
the specific properties of your machine from your service authorised dealer.
We would ask for your understanding for the fact that changes to the scope of supply in form, equipment and technology
are possible at any time.
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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
Observe
Safety
Hints in the
supplement!
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
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
Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as
parts may move.
Do not enter rotor area while driving motor is running.
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Table of contents
Table of contents
CE sign ...................................................................... 4
Meaning of warning signs.......................................... 4
HITCHING
Hitching of machines with three point linkage ........... 5
Locking the headstock during use on roads and when
lowering ..................................................................... 5
Lowering the machine................................................ 5
TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION
Conversion to transport position ................................ 6
Driving on public roads: ............................................. 6
Conversion to working position.................................. 6
USE
General guidelines for working with the machine ...... 7
Operating on slopes................................................... 7
P.t.o. speed ................................................................ 8
Hydraulic lower link.................................................... 8
Hydraulic control device............................................. 8
Roller-feeler (5) .......................................................... 8
Adjusting rotor inclination........................................... 8
Implements with tandem axle .................................... 9
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and servicing...................................... 10
Drive shafts.............................................................. 10
Lubrication chart ...................................................... 10
Cleaning of machine parts....................................... 10
Winter storage.......................................................... 10
Tine arms..................................................................11
Spring tines...............................................................11
Lubrication chart ...................................................... 12
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data.......................................................... 13
The defined use of the rotary swather ..................... 13
Position of Vehicle Identification ............................. 13
Plate......................................................................... 13
The defined use of the rotary swather ..................... 13
Optional extra:...........................................................14
SUPPLEMENT
Lubricants ................................................................ 21
Combination of tractor and mounted implement...... 24

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Hitching of machines with three point
linkage
- Pinning the machine to the three point linkage.
- Fix the hydraulic lower link (4) in such a way that the
machine cannot swing out sideways. Push in the
support foot (5) and secure.
- Before using for the first time, the length of the drive
shaft must be checked and adjusted if necessary (see
also supplement B "Drive shaft adaption").
Locking the headstock during use on
roads and when lowering
For transport the headstock (SB) must be locked using
a lock nut.
A = working position
B = transport position
Important!
Only reposition the lock pin when the machine is in the
raised position.
Lowering the machine
- Unpin bolt on the slewing headstock (SB) in position
A.
Important!
Only reposition bolts when the machine is in the raised
position.
- Lower the machine with the tractor hydraulic system
and place on support foot.
- Pull off drive shaft and rest on support.
Do not rest drive shaft on safety chain!
Safety
hints:
see supplement-A1
points 8a. - 8h.)
HITCHING