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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.

Dokument D
GB-0100 Dokum D Anbaugeräte - 3 -
ALOIS PÖTTINGER Maschinenfabrik GmbH
A-4710 Grieskirchen
Tel. [phone]
Telefax [phone]
GEBR. PÖTTINGER GMBH
D-86899 Landsberg/Lech, Spöttinger-Straße 24
Telefon [phone] / 112
Telefax (0 81 91) 92 99-188
GEBR. PÖTTINGER GMBH
Servicezentrum
D-86899 Landsberg/Lech, Spöttinger-Straße 24
Telefon [phone] / 231
Telefax (0 81 91) 59 656
QMachine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and
operating devices at hand.
QOperation and maintenance of machine and/or implement according to operating instructions explained to the
customer.
QTyres checked re. correct pressure.
QWheel nuts checked re. tightness.
QDrive shaft cut to correct lenght.
QCorrect power-take-off speed indicated.
QFitting to tractor carried out: to three-point linkage
QTrial run carried out and no defects found.
QFunctions explained during trial run.
QPivoting in transporting and operating position explained.
QInformation given re. optional extras.
QAbsolute 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
(in case of Landsberg equipment: to the company Landsberg)
- document B stays with the specialist factory delivering the machine.
document C stays with the customer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0600_GB-Inhalt_3841
Recommendations
for work safety
All points refering
to safety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
Table of contents
CE sign ..............................................................................5
Meaning of warning signs .................................................5
Attaching implement to tractor .........................................6
Fitting drive shaft ..............................................................7
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs .......................7
Establish power supply .....................................................7
Connecting the Sensor and valve cables from front mower
unit.....................................................................................8
Hydraulic connection ........................................................9
Combination 3.................................................................10
Combination 2.................................................................11
Driving on public roads ...................................................12
Transport position............................................................12
Power Control - Control panel ........................................13
Description of the buttons...............................................13
Power control initial operation.........................................13
Functions.........................................................................15
Conversion from working to transport position...............17
Swivelling in road transport position ...............................17
Swivelling from road transport to field transport position17
Take care when turning on slopes!..................................18
Important points before starting work.............................19
Safety hints......................................................................19
Operation.........................................................................20
Adjustment ......................................................................20
Collision safety device.....................................................21
How the hydraulic collision .............................................21
safety device functions....................................................21
Safety hints......................................................................21
Mowing with the conditioner...........................................22
Correct belt tension.........................................................22
700 r.p.m. for rotor...........................................................22
Position of the rotor prongs.............................................22
Dismounting and mounting the conditioner....................23
Take particular notice when the conditioner is................26
detached rom the cutter bar ...........................................26
Optional extra..................................................................26
Settings ...........................................................................28
Cleaning and maintenance..............................................28
"Extra dry" system ..........................................................29
Swathes...........................................................................29
Spread width ...................................................................29
Dismount guide plate ......................................................30
Mount guide plate ...........................................................30
Swath Discs.....................................................................31
Flat cone conveyor (Optional extra) ................................31
Dismounting the Cross Conveyor Belt............................32
Mounting the Cross Conveyor Belt .................................33
Swath courses.................................................................34
Operating methods .........................................................35
Grow the Mower at the tractor and put in the hydraulic
relief.................................................................................36
MAINTENANCE...............................................................38
Safety points ...................................................................38
General maintenance hints..............................................38
Cleaning of machine parts ..............................................38
Parking in the open .........................................................38
Winter storage .................................................................38
Drive shafts......................................................................38
Hydraulic unit ..................................................................38
Cutter bar oil level check ...............................................39
Angular gear ....................................................................40
Installing cutter blades ...................................................40
Cutter bar ........................................................................40
Adjustment of sensors ....................................................41
Setting the field transport position (end-of run turns) .....41
Gear (G2) .........................................................................42
Gear (G1) .........................................................................42
Disruptions and remedies to power failure .....................43
Attention! Danger of accident if.......................................45
wearing parts are worn....................................................45
Danger of accident if: ......................................................45
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades.....................46
Checking the mowing blade suspension ........................46
Changing the Cutter Blades (up to 2003 model).............46
Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model)..............47
Storing the lever ..............................................................47
Technical data .................................................................48
Necessary connections...................................................48
The defined use of the mower unit..................................49
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate ............................49
Supplement .....................................................................50
Recommendations for work safety ................................52
DRIVESHAFT...................................................................53
Lubrication chart .............................................................54
Lubricants........................................................................57
Hydraulics plan................................................................59
Connection diagram........................................................60
Repairs on the cutter bar.................................................61
Combination of tractor and mounted implement............62
Important! Additional Information....................................62

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.
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.
Recommendations for work safety
All points referring to satety in this
manual are indicated by this sign.
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WARNING SIGNS
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Centre-mount (M) mower unit to tractor
- Adjust lower link accordingly.
- Secure the lower hydraulic link so that the appliance
cannot swing sideways.
Frame in horizontal position
- Bring frame into horizontal position by adjusting linkage
arm spindle (15).
Setting lower link height
- Adjust tractor's hydraulics (ST) using bottom stop.
- The drive shaft (GW) should be about horizontal
when mowing.
This height allows optimal evenness when working on
uneven ground and need not be changed for swinging
cutter bar up.
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Attaching implement to tractor
Safety
hints:
see supplement-
A1 points 7.), 8a.
- 8h.)
Setting upper link height using spindle
- By turning upper link spindle (16) the cutting height is
adjusted.
A hydraulic upper link is recommended.
(double-action hydraulic connection)

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Establish power supply
1. Connect the control console cable to the switch box
(E1)
2. Connect the power supply cable from the tractor
(E2,E3)
Fitting drive shaft
- Before operating for the first time, drive shaft is to be
checked and adapted if necessary. See alse chapter
"Drive Shaft" in supplement B.
- Select appropriate rotation direction for the drive
- if the necessary r.p.m. cannot be preselected on the
tractor, then turn both gearings (G1, G2) 180°.
Note!
Before reinstalling a gearing on the
machine:
- Swap ventilation screw and drain plug
positions.
- The correct ventilation screw position is
on top.
Safety
hints
This appliance
is designed only
for use with
tractors (not
for automotive
machines).
In the case of
automotive
machines, the
driver´s visual
range is restricted
when the two
outer mower
bars are raised
in the transport
position.
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G2
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs

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Nr Cable Description
13 channel, long Sensor add-on set
22 channel, long Valve cable
33 channel, short Sensor r.p.m.
42 channel, short Valve cable
Connecting the Sensor and valve cables from front mower unit
Electro cable connection according to attachment variant
Combination
variant Front mower unit type
Conditioner
(CR)
Yes No
Needed cable
number (Nr)
2 NovaCat 306 F "Alpha-Motion" X 1, 2, 3
2 NovaCat 306 F "Alpha-Motion" X 1, 2
2 NovaCat 306 F X 3
Cable 1, 2, 4 pre attached
3 NovaCat 306 F "Alpha-Motion" X 1, 2, 3,
+ extension cable
3 NovaCat 306 F "Alpha-Motion" X 1, 2,
+ extension cable
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Combination 2 Combination 3
Electrical able connections between front mower
unit and mower combination

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Minimal hydraulic system:
1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with
unpressurized backflow (T)
1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW), for the
starting lock
Optimal hydraulic system:
1 x single-action hydraulic connection (EW) with
unpressurized backflow (T)
1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW) for the
starting lock
1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW) for the
hydraulic upper link
or
Load-sensing hydraulic connection (LS) (Optional
equipment)
1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW) for the
starting lock
1xdouble-actionhydraulicconnection(DW)forthehydraulic
upper link
Settings
Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must also be adjusted
accordingly.
Important!
Disconnect electrical connection (E2,
E3).
Tractors with a "Load sensing" system
- Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all
the way
Tractors with a closed hydraulic system
JOHN DEERE, CASE MAXUM, CASE MAGNUM, FORD
Series 40 SLE
- Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all
the way
Tractors with a open hydraulic system
- Completely unscrew screw (7) on the hydraulic unit
Hydraulic connection

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Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 2 to
Combination 3, the following steps must be carried out:
1. Remove adapter (pos. 5)
2. Detach attaching axle and install in pos. 4a
3. Install lifting gear (pos. 1)
4. Set up hydraulic connection (pos. 3)
5. Set up electric connection (pos. 2)
6. Attach mower unit to lifting gear (1)
- Attach expander (EX)
7. Attach both chains (7)
- when doing this, please note instructions in chapter
on Adjustments
Combination 3
Safety
hint:
see supplement A1/
pt. 7, 8a-8h
Take note!
The lifting gear
cannot be
progressively
raised or lowered.
When the
hydraulic control
valve is activated,
the central cutter
bar is either
completely
raised or lowered
(danger of
crushing).