Pottinger Landsberg NOVACAT 261 classic User manual

Operator‘s manual
Translation of the original Operating Manual
Nr.
Disc mower
99+3752.EN.80X.0
NOVACAT 261 classic
(Type PSM 3752 : + . . 01001)
NOVACAT 301 classic
(Type PSM 3762 : + . . 01001)
NOVACAT 351 classic
(Type PSM 3812 : + . . 01001)

1900_GB-PAGE 2
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the customer on the operation, safety and maintenance regulations governing the machine.
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dealer can fill in the handover declaration online.
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In the terms of product liability law, damage to property is any damage arising due to the machine, but not to the machine, and an
excess (500 euros) exists for this liability.
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Be advised! The operating instructions must also be handed over with any subsequent machine sale or transfer and the transferee
must be instructed in the regulations stated.
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DE-1901 Dokum D Attachments - 3 -
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
4710 Grieskirchen, Austria
Tel. 07248 / 600 -0
Telefax 07248 / 600-2511
Please place a cross where appropriate. X
According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT HANDOVER
Confirmation is required to prove that the machine and the operating instructions have been properly handed over. For this purpose you have
received a confirmation e-mail from Pöttinger. If you have not received this mail, please contact your local dealer. Your dealer can fill in the hand-
over declaration online.
Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating
devices at hand.
Operation, commissioning and maintenance of the machine or device discussed and explained to the customer on the basis
of the operating instructions.
Check tyres for correct air pressure.
Check wheel nuts for tight t.
Correct PTO shaft speed indicated.
Adaptation to the tractor carried out: Three point adjustment
Cardan shaft correctly cut to length.
Test run carried out and no defects detected.
Function explanation during test run.
Swivel in transport and working position explained.
Information about optional equipment is given.
Indication of unconditional reading of the operating instructions.
EN

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2400_GB-Inhalt_3752
Table of conTenTs
GB
Table of contents
WARNING SIGNS
Meaning of warning signs..........................................5
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
Attaching in general...................................................6
Drive shaft..................................................................6
Rigid steering mechanism .........................................6
Attaching problems ...................................................6
Side protection ..........................................................7
Hydraulic side protection...........................................7
Transport width .........................................................7
Road Transport..........................................................7
Work position.............................................................7
Adjusting the floor bearing load of the mowing bar ..8
Pay particular attention before initial attachment to
Tractor! ......................................................................9
Snap Connector (1)..................................................10
STARTING WORK
Safety advice ...........................................................11
Note direction of rotation of mower discs ...............11
Set cutting height1) ..................................................12
Mowing ....................................................................12
Reversing.................................................................12
SWATH FORMER
Operating Principle..................................................13
Adjustment Possibilities ..........................................13
Possible swath width settings .................................14
Non-standard equipment ........................................14
Maintenance ............................................................14
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Safety advice ...........................................................15
General maintenance information ...........................15
Cleaning of machine parts.......................................15
Parking in the open..................................................15
Winter storage .........................................................15
Articulated shafts.....................................................16
Hydraulic unit...........................................................16
Cutter bar oil level check.........................................17
Angular gear ...........................................................18
Installing cutter blades ...........................................18
Cutter bar.................................................................18
Wear control cutting blades bracket .......................19
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades .............20
Checking the mowing blade suspension.................20
Changing the Cutter Blades ....................................21
Storing the lever ......................................................21
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .........................................................22
Optional equipment: ................................................22
Necessary connections ...........................................22
The defined use of the mower unit..........................23
Position of identification plate .................................23
SUPPLEMENT
SAFETY ADVICE
Important for driveshafts with friction clutch...........29
Lubrication chart......................................................30
Lubricants................................................................32
TAPER BUSHES
Taper bushes installation instructions .....................35
Combination of tractor and mounted implement ....36

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1900_EN-Warnbilder_361
EN
Warning signs
Do not stand in the implement's swivel range.
Closebothsideprotectivecoveringsbeforeengagingp.t.o..
Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as
parts may move.
Meaning of warning signs
Danger-flyingobjects;keepsafedistance from themachine
as long as the engine is running.
Do not touch rotating machine components.
Wait until they have stopped completely.
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.
bsb 447 410
495.167

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1500-GB AnBAu-3752
GB
aTTaCHing TO TraCTOr
Attaching problems
On lifting gear with a crosspiece (Q) between the lower
links,damagecouldoccurtothedriveshaft when lowering
the attached implement.
In order to prevent
damage an extra
elevator unit is to be
installed between the
Weiste-triangle and
the lifting gear.
In a case such as
this please contact
our Customer Service
Dept.
Whentowingimplementswhosep.t.ostubispositioned
a long way forward, the drive shaft must be shortened
quite a bit.
• When the implement is engaged then there is
insufficient casing to over the drive shaft.
• Themaximumangleofdeviationoftheuniversal-
joint will possibly
be exceeded (see
Supplement B
also).
In this case an
accessory kit is
necessary which
positions the
implement approx.
200 mm forwards.
In a case such as this please contact our Customer
Service Dept.
Attaching in general
1. Observe safety tips in supplement A.
2. Mark off the implement at the tractor's front lifting gear.
• Securelockingboltswithlinchpins.
Solving problems with hydraulic connection
If the tractor has no hydraulic connection at the front,
then a hydraulic hose must be run from the rear to the
front.
A switch between the front
lifting gear (HW) and front
controldevice(SG)viaathree-
waytapmaybenecessarywith
some tractors.
HW
SG
Drive shaft
• Beforeoperatingforthefirsttime,driveshaftistobe
checked and adapted if necessary. See also chapter
"Fitting the drive shaft" in supplement B.
Attention!
The following
danger source
exists with double
action front lifting
devices on trac-
tors:
The maximum
mower unit
lowering depth is
set with limiting
chains. If the lif-
ting gear exceeds
the maximum
set lowering
depth then load
is placed on the
limiting chains.
This can lead to
the chain or the
linch pin breaking
and danger of
injury exists for
persons standing
in the danger are!
Take note!
No support stands
are required to
securely park the
mowing unit with
swath former!
Rigid steering mechanism
Use a rigid steering mechanism

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1500-GB AnBAu-3752
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR GB
Side protection
Guard plates and protective aprons can be raised when
maintenance work is to be done.
For safety reasons it is necessary to wait
formowingdiskstostopcompletelybefore
raising and securing guard plates.
1. Loosen locking mechanism (1) and swing
protection (2) up.
- engage protective frame in holder (3)
- left and right
Transport width
When both safety devices are swivelled up and secured
in the catch (3), the consequent width is:
Type NC 261
classic
NC 301
classic
NC 351
classic
Transport width (X) < 2,58m < 3,00m < 3,42m
Road Transport
• Observe the regulations issued by your country's
legislative body.
• Travellingonpublicroadsmayonlybeundertakenas
is described in the chapter "Transporting Position".
• Fastenlowerhydrauliclinksothatimplementcannot
swing out sideways.
Work position
Before commencing work
Turn the p.t.o. on only when all safety devices
(coverings, protective aprons, casings, etc.)
are in proper condition and attached to the
implement in the correct protective positions.
For safety reasons mowing may only be
conducted in this position.
495.167
3
1
2
Hydraulic side protection
Be aware!
Danger of crushing when raising side
protection hydraulically!
Asanoptionalextra,raisingthesideprotectionhydraulically
can be carried out using the tractor’s servo.
This would eliminate the necessity of releasing or latching
a locking device.
Beware!
Swing side protec-
tion down before
starting work!
Beware!
Check side protec-
tion for correct
function, working
position and
condition before
every operation.
Any defective parts
on the safety
equipment must
be replaced im-
mediately.
The manufacturer
is not responsible
for any manipula-
tion and inap-
propriate use of
safety equipment.
Beware!
Entering the safety
equipment area is
not permitted!

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1500-GB AnBAu-3752
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR GB
Adjusting the floor bearing load of the
mowing bar
Adjusting hints
- The mowing bar should weigh 150kg resting on the
ground (75kg left and right).
As the total weight of the mowing unit is higher, a
corresponding weight relief must be set.
For this purpose, a mowing unit with swath discs is
equipped with two tension springs, which must be pre-
tensioned accordingly.
Setting of spring tension
1. Lift implement hydraulically
2. Hook tension spring on headstock arm (1) and on relief
spring bracket (20) to tractor.
3. Lower implement to the ground.
4. Usingthechain,setspringtensionformowerbarground
pressure at approx. 150 kg (approx.75 kg left and right).
5. The optimal force angle of 20 - 22o can only be
maintained when springs are secured to a bracket.
6. Slip the hose clamp (20) onto the tension spring.
Doing this means that spring tension does not have to
be checked every time unit is attached to tractor.
The set measurement of "L2" need only be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted when tractors are changed.
1
2
TD29/93/2
20

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1200_GB-WeisteanBau-3752
Snap ConneCtor GB
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
- Convert front lifting gear to single-action function
(bypass line) through a specialist work shop
• When the mower is attached to the tractor,
the the hydraulic control (ST) must not be
set at „Lower“.
• Immediately after such an operating error,
reset the adjustable plate (P1). Replace
damaged parts beforehand.
The following could happen after an operating error:
- the position of the plate (P1) has changed in the slot;
the gap to the locking hook (V) is therefore too great,
- the locking hook (V) breaks,
- both levers on the load relieving unit become
damaged.
- The limiting chains can snap.
Reset the adjustable plate (P1)
1. Loosen nut (SK) enough to allow position of plate (P1)
to be changed using adjusting screw (ST).
2. Couple the mower to the tractor´s lifting gear
3. Position the adjustable plate (P1) so that the locking
hook (V) can still be unlatched.The gap to the hook
should be as narrow as possible.
4. Uncouple the mower from the tractor´s lifting gear.
5. Tighten screws (SK) to 65 Nm.
ST-24-11-2003
Beware!
The following
danger source
exists with double
action front
lifting devices
on tractors: The
maximum mower
unit lowering
depth is set with
limiting chains.
If the lifting gear
exceeds the maxi-
mum set lowering
depth then load
is placed on the
limiting chains.
This can lead to the
chain or the linch
pin breaking and
danger of injury
exists for persons
standing in the
danger are!
V
P1
ST
SK

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1200_GB-WeisteanBau-3752
Snap ConneCtor GB
Snap Connector (1)
1. Mount snap connector (Weiste triangle) onto the front
lifting gear in a vertical position or inclined slightly
forward.
2. Lock lower link bolts (2) so that they are free from play.
3. Connect and lift mower unit (H2).
4. Secure locking clamp (V) with cotter pin.
- Check the position of the adjustable plate (P1).
The gap to the hook should be as narrow as possible.
5. Fit drive shaft.
TD28/91/28
1
P1
V
V