Pottinger NOVACAT 262 User manual

Operator‘s manual
Translation of the original Operating Manual
Nr.
99+3783.EN.80V.0
Disc mower
NOVACAT 262
(Type PSM 3772 :
+ . . 00001
)
NOVACAT 262 ED/RCB
(Type PSM 3782 :
+ . . 00001
)
NOVACAT 302
(Type PSM 3773 :
+ . . 00001
)
NOVACAT 302 ED/RCB
(Type PSM 3783 :
+ . . 00001
)
NOVACAT 352 V
(Type PSM 3794 :
+ . . 00001
)

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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.
Corporate damage to property within the terms of the product liability law is excluded from this liability.
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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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
4710 Grieskirchen, Austria
Tel. 07248 / 600 -0
Telefax 07248 / 600-2511
Please place a cross where appropriate.
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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
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over declaration online.
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Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating
devices at hand.
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Operation, commissioning and maintenance of the machine or device discussed and explained to the customer on the basis
of the operating instructions.
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Check tyres for correct air pressure.
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Check wheel nuts for tight t.
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Correct PTO shaft speed indicated.
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Adaptation to the tractor carried out: Three point adjustment
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Cardan shaft correctly cut to length.
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Test run carried out and no defects detected.
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Function explanation during test run.
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Swivel in transport and working position explained.
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Information about optional equipment is given.
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Indication of unconditional reading of the operating instructions.
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1700_GB-Introduction
Introduction
Dear Customer
These Operating Instructions are intended to allow you
to familiarise yourself with the implement and provide
you with clear information on safe and correct handling,
care and maintenance. Thus please take the time to read
these Instructions.
These Operating Instructions comprise part of the imple
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ment. They are to be kept at a suitable location and acces
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sible to staff over the entire service life of the implement.
Instructions based on the national provisions regarding
protection against accidents, road traffic and environmental
protection are also to be applied additionally.
Anypersonscommissionedwiththeoperation,maintenance
or transport of the implement must read and understand
these Instructions, in particular the safety information, prior
to starting work. Any warranty claims lapse on non-obser
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vance of these Instructions.
In case you have questions related to this operation manual
or further questions about this implement, please contact
your dealer.
Care and maintenance performed in good time and scru
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pulously according to the maintenance intervals specified
ensure operational and traffic safety as well as the reliability
of the implement.
Use only the original spare parts and accessories from
Pöttinger or accepted by Pöttinger. For those parts relia
-
bility, safety and suitability for Pöttinger machines can be
assured. Warranty claims lapse if non-approved parts are
used. The use of original parts is also recommended after
the warranty period has expired to maintain the performance
of the implement in the long term.
Product liability legislation obliges the manufacturer and
the authorised dealer to issue Instructions when selling
implements and to instruct customers in the use with refer
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ence to the safety, operating and maintenance regulations.
Confirmation in the form of a declaration of transfer is
required to verify that the implement and Instructions have
been transferred correctly. The declaration of transfer was
attached to the implement on delivery.
Every self-employed person and farmer is an entrepreneur
within the meaning of the product liability legislation. In
accordance with the laws of product liability, entrepre
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neurial property damages are excluded from the liability.
All damage to property within the meaning of the product
liability legislation is regarded as damage caused by the
implement but not to the implement.
These Operating Instructions are integral part of the imple
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mentdelivery scope.You shouldthereforehandthemover to
the new owner if ownership of the implement is transferred.
Train and instruct the new owner in the regulations stated.
The Pöttinger Service-Team wishes you good luck.

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Attention!
Safety hints to
observe in
supplement!
Table of contents
Introduction
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4
SYM
BO
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USED
CE mark
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6
Safety hints:
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6
W
ARNIN
WARNINW
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Meaning of warning signs
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7
O
VERVIEW
Variations
...................................................................
8
Overview NOVACAT 262 and 302
.............................
8
Overview NOVACAT 262 ED / RC // 302 ED / RC //
352 V
.........................................................................
9
T
RACTOR
RE
Q
UIRE
M
ENTS
Tractor
......................................................................
10
Ballast weights
.........................................................
10
Lifting unit (three-point linkage)
...............................
10
Hydraulic control on the lifting gear
.........................
10
Necessary hydraulic connections
.............................
11
Power connections required
.....................................
11
A
TTACHIN
ATTACHINA
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TO
TRACTOR
Safety advice
...........................................................
12
Hitching implement to tractor
...................................
12
Hydraulic relief
.........................................................
14
Carry out trial run
.....................................................
15
Checking the lighting
...............................................
15
T
RANSPORT
AND
WOR
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IN
G
POSITION
Safety advice
...........................................................
16
Changing from working position to field transport
position
....................................................................
16
Changing from field transport to transport position
..
16
Changing from transport to working position
............
17
O
PERATION
Safety advice
...........................................................
18
Important notes prior to starting work
......................
18
Settings for operation
...............................................
19
Reversing
.................................................................
19
Protective covers
.....................................................
20
Starting up
..............................................................
21
Function of the anti-collision safety
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21
Setting the mechanical anti-collision safety (1)
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22
Setting the hydraulic anti-collision safety
.................
22
UNHITCHIN
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Safety advice
...........................................................
23
Unhitching implement from tractor
...........................
23
W
OR
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ON
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L
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Working on slopes
...................................................
26
ED
TINE
CONDITIONER
Operation mode
.......................................................
27
Possible settings
......................................................
27
Mowing with the conditioner
....................................
28
Correct V-belt tension
..............................................
28
Rotor tines position
..................................................
28
Maintenance of the rotor tines:
................................
28
Swath width when mowing with conditioner
.............
28
Uncoupling and coupling the conditioner
.................
29
Maintenance
............................................................
31
Position of the rotor tines on the conditioner
............
32
MOWIN
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WITHOUT
A
CONDITIONER
Mowing without a conditioner
..................................
33
Optional equipment:
.................................................
33
Swath width when mowing without a conditioner
.....
34
Conveying cones (optional)
.....................................
34
Reverse the three screws in the centre bearing.
......
34
RC = R
O
LL
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CONDITIONER
Safety advice
...........................................................
35
Operation mode
.......................................................
35
Overview
..................................................................
35
Possible settings
......................................................
36
Operation
.................................................................
37
Maintenance
............................................................
38
GENERA
L M
AINTENANCE
Safety advice
............................................................
41
General maintenance information
.............................
41
Cleaning of machine parts
........................................
41
Parking in the open
...................................................
41
Winter storage
...........................................................
41
Articulated shafts
.....................................................
42
Hydraulic unit
...........................................................
42
Cutter bar oil level check
........................................
43
Cutter bar oil change
...............................................
44
Position of the gears
................................................
44
Oil change angular gear 1
.......................................
44
Oil change angular gear 2
......................................
45
Installing cutter blades
............................................
45
Bracket at lifting arm of cutter bar
............................
45
Hydraulic relief
.........................................................
45
M
AINTENANCE
Wear control of mowing blades and holder
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46
Storing of the lever
...................................................
47
T
ECHNICA
L
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Technical data
..........................................................
48
Connections required
...............................................
48
Equipment on request:
.............................................
48
The defined use of the mower unit
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49
Position of identification plate
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49
S
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ADVICE
Important for driveshafts with friction clutch
.............
55
Lubrication chart
......................................................
56
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC
...........................................
57
NOVACAT 302 ED / RC
...........................................
57
NOVACAT 352 V
......................................................
57
Lubricants
................................................................
58
Conical disc
.............................................................
61
TAPER BUSHES
Taper bushes installation instructions
......................
63
S
ERVICE
Hydraulic plan NOVACAT 262 and 302
..................
64
Hydraulic plan NOVACAT262 ED / RC and 302 ED /
RC
............................................................................
65
Combination of tractor and mounted implement
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66

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Symbol
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CE mark
The CE mark, 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 Attachment)
By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine that
is brought into service complies with all relevant fundamental safety and health requirements.
Safety hints:
These Operating Instructions contain the
following Figures:
DAN
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If you do not follow the instructions in a text section
with this marking, there is a risk
of fatal or life-
threatening injury.
threatening injury.
•
All instructions in such text sections must be
followed!
WARNIN
WARNIN
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If you do not observe the instructions marked this
way, there is the risk of a severe injury.
•
All instructions in such text sections must be
followed!
CAUTION
CAUTION
If you do not observe the instructions marked this
way, there is the risk of an injury.
•
All instructions in such text sections must be
followed!
NOTE
If you do not observe the instructions marked this
way, there is the risk of material damage.
•
All instructions in such text sections must be
followed!
TIP
The text sections marked in this way provide you with
special recommendations and advise regarding the
economical use of the implement.
ENVIRON
M
ENT
The text sections marked in this way provide practices
and advice on environmental protection.
The features marked as (optional) are only available as
standard with specific implement versions or are only
offered for specific versions as optional equipment or are
only offered in certain countries.
Figures may deviate from your implement in detail and are
to be taken as illustrations of operating principle.
Designations such as right and left always apply as the
direction of travel unless the text or illustrations clearly
show otherwise.

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Warning
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S
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Do not stand in the implement's swivel range.
Close both side protective coverings before engaging p.t.o..
Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as
parts may move.
meaning of warning signs
Danger - flying objects; keep safe distance from the machine
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
bsb 447 410
495.167

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Overview NOVACAT 262 and 302
Designations:
(1)
Headstock
(2)
Lighting
(3)
Cutter bar
(4)
Swath former / hind protection
(5)
Folding lateral protection
Variations
Description
Description
NOVACAT 262
Working width: 2,62 m
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC
Working width: 2,62 m
NOVACAT 302
Working width: 3,04 m
NOVACAT 302 ED / RC
Working width: 3,04 m
NOVACAT 352 V
Working width: 3.46 m
1
5
4
3
2

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Overview
EN
Overview NOVACAT 262 ED / RC // 302 ED / RC // 352 V
Designations:
(1)
Headstock
(2)
L
ighting
(3)
Cutter bar
(4)
Tine conditioner / roller conditioner / guard
(5)
Folding lateral protection
(6)
Cardan shaft retainer
1
5
4
3
2
6

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Tractor
To operate this machine the following tractor requirements
are necessary:
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Tractor power:
NOVACAT 262 - from 33 kW / 45 PS
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC - from 40 kW / 55 PS
NOVACAT 302 - from 37 kW / 50 PS
NOVACAT 302 ED / RC - from 44 kW / 60 PS
NOVACAT 352 V - from 96 kW / 130 PS
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Attaching:
NOVACAT 262 // 302 -
Lower link cat. II / III / width: 2 / 3
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC // 302 ED / RC // 352 V - lower
link cat. II / III / width: 2 / 3
-
Connections:
See table "Necessary hydraulic and power connections"
Ballast weights
Ballast weights
20%
Kg
The front of the tractor must have sufficient ballast weights
to guarantee braking and steering capabilities.
DAN
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ife hazard - Steering or brake system failure due to
inadequate weight distribution between the tractor
axles.
•
Make sure that when the implement is
hitched, at least 20% of the tractor weight is
placed on the front axle.
Lifting unit (three-point linkage)
37
1-08-1
6
371-08-16
-
The tractor’s lifting unit (three-point linkage) must be
designed for the applicable load. (See technical data)
-
The lifting struts are to be set at the same length (4)
using the appropriate adjusting device
(See the tractor manufacturer’s operating manual)
-
If the lifting struts on the lower links can be fixed in
different positions, then the rear position must be
selected. This relieves the pressure on the tractor’s
hydraulic system.
-
The limiting chains and stabilisers of the lower linkage
(5) are to be adjusted so that lateral movement of the
hitched implements is not possible. (Safety measure
for transportation)
Hydraulic control on the lifting gear
Theliftinghydraulicsmustbeswitchedtoposition
control:

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Necessary hydraulic connections
The implement requires a single-action and a dual-action hydraulic connection. See the following table for the elements
to be controlled:
NOVACAT 262
NOVACAT 302
Consumer
Hydraulic
connection
Standard
Lifting cylinder - between working and headland position
Single-action
Standard
Lifting cylinder - transport position (with pulled control line)
Dual-action
Setting the relief (3-way cock at top)
Optional
Hydraulic lower linkage rocker (3-way cock at bottom)
NOVACAT 262 ED / RC
NOVACAT 302 ED / RC
NOVACAT 352 V
Consumer
Hydraulic
connection
Standard
Lifting cylinder - between working and headland position
Single-action
Standard
Lifting cylinder - transport position (with pulled control line)
Dual-action
Setting for relief (3-way cock at top)
Hydraulic lower linkage rocker (3-way cock at bottom)
Operating pressure
NOTE
M
aterial hazard - Friction wear on the piston of the control or hydraulic
block due to incompatible hydraulic oils.
•
Check the compatibility of the hydraulic oils before connecting
the implement to the hydraulic system of your tractor.
•
Do not mix mineral oils with bio oils!
Minimum operating pres
-
sure
170 bar
Maximum operating
pressure
200 bar
Power connections required
Design
Consumer
Pin
Volt
Powerconnection
Standard
Lighting
7-pin
12 V DC
According to DIN-
ISO 1724

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DAN
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ife-threatening danger through operating a machine
that is unroadworthy or damaged
•
Check the vehicle for roadworthiness prior
to every operation (lights, brakes, protective
panels …)!
DAN
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ife-threatening danger through implement operation
with self-driven machines. The field of vision during
a transport journey is restricted when the device is
attached.
•
Operate the machine only with tractors
whose field of vision remains unaffected by
the unit during transport.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of crushing injury caused by machines being
parked on feet.
•
Use tractor’s hydraulic lift only when no one
is standing in the danger area.
For further safety instructions
see Supplement A1, pt.
7), 8a. - 8h.)
Hitching implement to tractor
1.
Set lower link on tractor
-
Fix the lower linkage so that the implement cannot
swivel out to the side and the headstock is centrally
positioned.
2.
Attaching implement to tractor
WARNIN
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Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury
from driving over or rolling over a person located
between the implement and the tractor.
•
Only connect on fixed, even ground.
•
Secure the tractor against rolling before an
-
yone is allowed to enter the space between
the implement and the tractor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of crushing when bringing the tractor up to the
implement.
•
Direct everyone out of the danger area
between the tractor and the machine.
-
Adjust the width of the lower link.
Push the lower link pin into the holder at the lower link
and align to the required width (= hole) (1).
1
1
-
Fix the lower link pin in the holder with a screw. The
screw (2) must bite into the selected drilled hole (1) of
the lower link pin.
2
NOTE
Ris k of da mage t o prop er ty due to a n
implement coming loose from the tractor.
If the screw is only fixed in the bracket and does not
reach the hole in the bolt, the lateral movement of the
bolt is still possible and the mower can come loose
from the coupling.
•
Check the tight connection between screw
(2) and coupling pin.
-
The hydraulic lower linkage compensator fits into the
left lower linkage arrester hook by activating the dual-
acting control unit.

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The mechanical lower link arm is adapted via the spindle.
-
Connect upper link and secure.
DAN
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ife-threatening danger exists when cardan shaft
length is unadapted
•
Before initial operation, check the length of
the cardan shaft and adapt if necessary.
•
A tractor change is considered to be an
initial operation.
•
See chapter "Adapting the Cardan shaft" in
Appendix B.
025-05-04
L2
-
Connect hydraulic hoses depending on equipment.
-
Connect the 7-pin plug for the lighting (optional) in the
tractor.
-
Lay control line in tractor cabin.
-
Fold up support stands and secure!
-
Swivel safety flap
a.
Setsingle-actinghydrauliccontrolsystemto"floating"
position!
b.
Raise the tractor's lifting gear until the safety flaps
can be moved easily.
c.
Move safety flap (1) position B before lifting to field
transport position.
Pos. A
Pos. B
1
-
Set the right lower link.
1.
Set the mowing unit in "floating" position using the
single-acting servo
2.
Move the lifting gear in the appropriate direction until
the indicator arrow points (1) on the relief cylinder
point directly at each other.
This setting means that for NOVACAT 302 and
NOVACAT 352 V, the ground clearance to the right
lowerlinkpinisapprox.700mmandfortheNOVACAT
262 approx. 650 mm.
1
3.
Set the mounting frame horizontally:
Bringmountingframeintohorizontalpositionbyadjusting
hydraulic lower link rocker
Mechanical (standard):
TIP
The mower is to be placed on the ground!
-
Adjust the spindles until the mounting frame is horizontal.
Hydraulic (optional):
TIP
The mower is to be swivelled into field transport position!
-
Activate dual-acting control unit at tractor until the
mounting frame is horizontal.

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4.
Adjust upper link
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The cutting height is adjusted by turning the upper
linkage spindle (16).
TIP
A hydraulic upper link is recommended (A double acting
control unit is required for this purpose)
Hydraulic relief
1.
Setting the relief system
CAUTION
Risk of crushing injury. The mowing unit may tip
forwards during the adjustment procedure.
•
Remove anyone who is not involved from
the danger area.
1.
Settherightlowerlinkpinatthecorrectgroundclearance.
The arrows (1) point to each other. (see "Attaching
implement to tractor")
TIP
The hydraulic connection for the hydraulic relief on the
mower is fitted with a stop valve. Open this tap prior to
changing the preload pressure and close it again after
changing the pressure.
2.
Move the 3-way valve (2) lever up to unlock the relief
system.
2
3
3.
Set the hydraulic preload pressure using the dual-acting
control unit. The preload pressure can be read on the
pressure gauge (3).
Reference values for the hydraulic preload pressure ex
works:
Display value on pressure gauge
for implement without a conditioner:
90 bar
for implement with conditioner:
115 bar
2.
Relief system control
1.
Move the 3-way valve (2) lever down to lock the relief
system.
2
2.
Check resting pressure
by lifting the cutter bar on one side. The weight outside
and inside the mower unit should be 75kg .
517-10-07
75 kg
TIP
Be careful that the degree of soiling does not influence
ground pressure of the device.

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TIP
The hydraulic connection for the hydraulic relief on the
mower is fitted with a stop valve. Open this tap prior to
changing the preload pressure and close it again after
changing the pressure.
Carry out trial run
1.
Set right lower link ground clearance
-
Set the right lower link.
1.
Set the mowing unit in "floating" position using the
single-acting servo
2.
Move the lifting gear in the appropriate direction,
until the indicator arrowheads on the relief cylinder
point directly to each other.
This setting means that the ground clearance for the
NOVACAT 302 is approx. 700 mm to the right lower
link pin, and 650 mm for the NOVACAT 262
2.
Set power take-off r.p.m.
-
Set appropriate power take-off r.p.m. on tractor
TIP
A transfer placed near the transmission gives information
about the rpm for which the disc mower is designed.
3.
Check rotation direction
- The power take-off rotation direction is suitable when,
looking from the front, the outer cutting discs rotate
inward.
632-13-01
Checking the lighting
DAN
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ife-threatening danger through operating a machine
that is unroadworthy or damaged
•
The lights and corresponding reflector plates
are to be checked for functioning, complete
-
ness and cleanness before any driving on
public roads.

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Safety advice
WARNIN
WARNIN
G
Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious
injury from tilting the unit.
•
Change from the working to the transport
position only on level, solid ground.
WARNIN
WARNIN
G
Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious
injury through ejected parts.
•
Switch off the cutter bar drive and wait until
the cutter bar is at a standstill before swive
-
ling it upwards.
Changing from working position to field
transport position
Procedure:
WARNIN
WARNIN
G
Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury
due to standing in the swivel range.
•
Ensure that no one is standing in the mow
-
er’s swivel range!
1)
Raise the mower into field transport position using the
single-action control unit
Changing from field transport to
transport position
NOTE
Risk of damage to cardan joint or cardan shaft
stub at the angular gear input point!
Thecardanshaftmaybreakifunderbrakeswhen
changing to the transport position.
•
Disengage the cardan shaft brake before
changing the transport position.
Procedure:
1)Turn drive off and wait for mower discs to come to a
standstill
WARNIN
WARNIN
G
Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury
due to standing in the swivel range.
•
Ensure that no one is standing in the mow
-
er’s swivel range!
2)
Fold up side protection
for mechanical side protection:
1)
Release locking device with screwdriver
2)
Fold side protection up manually
With hydraulic side protection (optional), the side
protection folds up automatically on performance
of points 3 and 4.
3)
Pull control line
4)
At the same time swivel the mower into transport position
using the dual-action control unit.
TIP
Only for devices with hydraulic lower link arms.
If the dual-action control unit is activated without having
pulled the control line at the same time, then the horizontal
position of the headstock changes.

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Changing from transport to working
position
Procedure:
WARNIN
WARNIN
G
Risk of injury resulting in death or other serious injury
due to standing in the swivel range.
•
Ensure that no one is standing in the mow
-
er’s swivel range!
1)
Pull control line to open the transport locking device.
2)
At the same time swivel the mower into transport position
using the dual-action control unit.
TIP
Only for devices with hydraulic lower link arms.
If the dual-action control unit is activated without having
pulled the control line at the same time, then the horizontal
position of the headstock changes.
3)
Set the single-action control unit to floating position and
thus lower the mower into working position.
4)
Fold off side protection
-
with mechanical side protection: Push side protection
down manually. The locking device catches
automatically.
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with hydraulic side protection: Side protection is
automatically folded down and locked.

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Safety advice
DAN
DAN
G
ER
L
ife-threatening danger exists through blades being
ejected.
•
After the first operating hours tighten all
blade screwed connections.
•
Check all safety equipment before starting
work. In particular, make sure that the side
safeguards are folded down correctly in the
field transport position.
DAN
DAN
G
ER
L
ife-threatening danger exists through ejected parts
when removing a blockage, when changing blades
or when adjusting the machine during operation.
•
Stop tractor/trailer unit on level ground and
apply tractor's brakes.
•
Park the mower in the working position.
•
Before going to the rear of the machine,
make sure that the PTO shaft is station
-
ery and that the hydraulic connections are
depressurised.
•
Remove the tractor key!
DAN
DAN
G
ER
L
ife-threatening danger exists through falling off
the machine.
•
Do not climb onto, play on or around the
machine.
•
Do not let anyone climb on or clamber about
on the machine.
•
Before starting, make sure that no one is
standing on the machine or in its danger
area!
TIP
Further safety instructions: see Supplement A, pt. 1. - 7.)
Important notes prior to starting work
1.
Check
-
Check the condition of blades and the blade fastening.
-
Check mowing discs for damage (see chapter
"Maintenance and Service")
2.
Only switch the machine on when in the
working position and do not exceed the
stipulated p.t.o. speed!
540 Upm
1000 Up
m
A transfer located near the transmission advises which
p.t.o. speed your mower unit is equipped for.
• Always,
and
only,
switch
the
p.t.o.drive
on
when
all
safety
devices (covers, protective aprons, casings, etc.) are
in proper condition and are attached to the machine in
their safety positions.
3.
Pay attention to correct
p.t.o. direction of rotation!
TD8/95/6a
4.
Prevent any damage!
NOTE
Property damage caused through unnoticed
obstacles. Obstacles (e.g. large stones, pieces
of wood, boundary stones, etc.) can damage the
mower unit
•
Inspect the field before mowing and remove
the obstacles.
•
Alternatively: Drive round obstacles at a
sufficient distance.
If a collision occurs anyway,
• Stop
immediately
and
switch
off
the
drive.
• Check
the
machine
carefully
for
any
damage
In
particular,
check the mowing discs and their drive shafts (4a).

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4a
• If
necessary
have
it
checked
over
in
a
specialist
work
shop also.
After contact with a foreign object
•
 Check
condition
of
blades
and
blade
fixing
(see
chapter
"Maintenance and Service").
• Retighten
all
blade
screw
fittings.
5.
K
eep a safe distance while engine is running.
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• Direct
people
out
of
the
danger
area
as
they
may
become
injured by foreign objects ejected by the mower.
Special care is necessary on stony ground, and near
roads and paths.
6.
Wear hearing protection
The noise level in the workplace can deviate from the
measured value (see Technical Data) partly because
of the differing cabin types of various tractors.
• If
an
85
dB(A)
noise
level
is
reached
or
exceeded,
then
the farmer (or contractor) must provide appropriate
hearing protection (UVV
1.1 § 2).
•
 If
a
noise
level
of
90
dB
(A)
is
reached
or
exceeded,
then hearing protection must be worn (UVV
1.1 § 16).
Settings for operation
Tractor hydraulic system
-
The right lower linkage is to be adjusted to H1 ≈ 700
mm distance to ground.
Fix the tractor hydraulic system in this position
700 mm
Headstock
-
Set the headstock horizontally. Changes can be made
with the mechanical or hydraulic lower link arm.
L
ift-out cylinder
-The lift-out cylinder control unit is to be switched to floating
position during use to achieve correct adjustment to soil
Cutting height
-
Set the cutting height by turning the uper linkage spindle
(16) or with the hydraulic upper linkage. The maximum
slope of the mowing discs is 5°.
Protective covers
-
All protective covers are to be kept closed and in good
condition
Reversing
Raise the machine when reversing!

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Protective covers
DAN
DAN
G
ER
Danger to life due to parts being thrown off.
•
Move all the protective devices to their
intended positions before use.
•
Check whether the protective devices have
defects which impair their function. Replace
damaged covers before use.
•
Stones and other objects can be picked up
and ejected when mowing. Direct all per
-
sons out of the danger area.
The side guard and front guard can be folded up for cleaning
and maintenance work.
You need a tool (e.g. screw driver) to open the locking
device of the foldable protection devices.
NOVACAT 262 // 302
Opening side protection:
1.
Open the lock using a screw driver. Insert screwdriver
in the eyelet (1) and pull in the direction shown.
1
2. Swivel the side protection up manually.
Closing side protection: Fold down side protection. The
bolt locks automatically.
Opening front protection:
1.
Loosen the locking device in the form of the eyebolts
left and right using a tool (knife wrench).
2. Swivel up front protection manually. The protection
locks in this position.
Closing front protection:
1.
Release locking device by hand by pulling the knob
(2) inwards.
2.
Fold down front protection.
3.
Screwintheeyeboltsagainleftandrightthussecuring
the protective cover in this position.