Pottinger NOVACAT 352 ED User manual

3784.en-GB.80W.0
Operating manual
Disc mower
NOVACAT 352 ED/RCB/CF
3784
Machine No.: +..00291

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Technical alterations
There may be deviations between these document and the product as we are constantly de-
veloping our products. Therefore no claims may be derived from the data, illustrations and
descriptions. Please contact your Specialist Service Centre for any binding information about
specific features of your machine.
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Please note that the statutory guarantees and warranties granted voluntarily by PÖTTINGER
Landtechnik GmbH can only be invoked for damage stemming from construction, production
and / or material faults.
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH cannot be held liable for damage stemming from the use of
consumables such as belts, chains, shafts, gears, tyres, knives teeth or tarpaulins or covers
made from fabric materials or for damage stemming directly or indirectly from contact with
foreign bodies (stones, metal fragments, etc.).
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Dear Customer,
These Operating Instructions are intended to allow you to familiarise yourself with the ma-
chine and provide you with clear information on the safe and correct handling, care and
maintenance. Therefore, please take the time to read these instructions.
These Operating Instructions are a part of the machine. They are to be kept in a suitable
place and be accessible to personnel at any time throughout the entire service life of the ma-
chine. Instructions based on existing national regulations on accident prevention, road traffic
regulations and environmental protection are to be supplemented.
Any persons commissioned with the operation, maintenance or transport of the machine
must read and understand these instructions prior to starting work, particularly the safety in-
formation. If these instructions are not observed, the warranty claim will be forfeited.
If there are any questions regarding the contents of these Operating Instructions or further
questions regarding the machine, contact your PÖTTINGER service partner.
Timely, meticulous care and maintenance, according to the specified maintenance intervals,
will ensure the machine's operational and traffic safety, and its reliability.
Use only original spare parts or spare parts and accessories that are approved by PÖTTING-
ER Landtechnik GmbH. Only the original spare parts approved by us have been tested by us
and thus have the suitable prerequisites for use in your machine. The use of any unapproved
parts forfeits any guarantee or guarantee claim. Even after the guarantee period has expired
we recommend the use of genuine replacement parts in order to ensure the continuous per-
formance of the machine.
When selling machines, the Product Liability Act obliges the manufacturer and/or the author-
ised dealer to pass on a manual to customers and to instruct the customer on the machine
with reference to the safety, operating and maintenance requirementss. Confirmation in the
form of a Declaration of Transfer is required to verify that the machine and manual have
been passed on correctly. The Declaration of Transfer was enclosed with the machine on de-
livery.
For the purposes of the Product Liability Act, every self-employed person and farmer is an
entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial property damage within the meaning of the Product Liability
Act is therefore excluded from liability by PÖTTINGER. Property damage within the meaning
of the Product Liability Act is damage caused by a machine, but not to it.
The operating instructions are part of the machine, therefore pass them on to any new owner
when passing on the machine. Instruct the new owner and make them aware of the regula-
tions mentioned.
Your PÖTTINGER service team wishes you every success.
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Representation conventions
This section contains explanations for a better understanding of the illustrations, safety and
warning notes and textual descriptions used in these operating instructions.
Safety instructions / warnings
Safety instructions of a general nature are always placed at the beginning of a section. They
warn of dangers that may occur during machine operation or when preparing to work on the
machine. Warnings indicate hazards that may occur directly during an operation or work step
on the machine. Warnings are listed together with the relevant procedures / work steps in the
written instructions.
Safety instructions and warnings are presented as follows:
DANGER
If you do not follow the instructions in a text section with this marking, there is a risk
of fatal or life-threatening injury.
► All instructions in such text sections must be followed!
WARNING
If you do not follow the instructions in a text section with this marking, there is a risk
of severe injury.
► All instructions in such text sections must be followed!
CAUTION
If you do not follow the instructions in a text section with this marking, there is a risk
of injury.
► All instructions in such text sections must be followed!
NOTICE
If you do not follow the instructions in a text section with this marking, there is a risk
of damage to property.
► All instructions in such text sections must be followed!
TIP
Text sections marked in this way contain recommendations and advice for handling the ma-
chine.
ENVIRONMENT
Text sections marked in this way contain advice on the subject of environmental protection.
Directions
Directions (such as left, right, front, rear) are given based on the normal "working travel direc-
tion" of the machine.
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Orientation information for an illustration of a machine's details refers to this illustration itself
and is only understood to be relative to the direction of travel in certain cases. The meaning
of the orientation information (if required) is clearly evident from the accompanying text itself.
Designations
These operating instructions designate the interchangeable equipment for agricultural vehi-
cles (as defined in European Directive 2006/42/EC) as machine.
Vehicles intended to drive the existing machine are designated as tractor.
Equipment designated as optional is available only for certain machine models or only in cer-
tain countries.
Cross-references
Cross-references to another location in the operating instructions or another document are
provided in the text, specifying the chapter and subchapter, or section. The naming of sub-
chapters or sections is in inverted commas. (Example: Check all screws on the machine for
tightness. See "Tightening torques" on page xxx). A subchapter or section can be found in
the document via an entry in the table of contents.
Action steps
An arrow or sequential numbering indicates action steps you should take.
A black bordered, indented arrow or sequential, indented numbering indicates intermedi-
ate results or intermediate steps that should be performed.
Illustrations
Illustrations may differ in detail to your machine and should only be considered as a principle
representation/symbol illustration.
Use of colours
Illustrations in this printed document are shown only in grey scale or black and white.
Illustrations in electronically distributable documents (PDF) are displayed in colour also and
can be printed out in colour if required.
Use of symbols
Illustrations may contain additional symbols, arrows and other lines that serve to improve the
comprehensibility of the image content or are intended to draw attention to a specific area of
the image.
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Instructions for product handover
Please verify the listed items in accordance with the product liability obligation
Please place a cross where appropriate.
Machine checked according to delivery note. All packing materials removed, all
safety devices, cardan shafts and control elements present.
Machine operation, commissioning and maintenance discussed with and explained
to the clients using the operational instructions.
Tyre air pressure verified.
Tightness of wheel nuts verified.
Reference to correct p.t.o. speed and direction of rotation.
Adaptation to tractor complete; three point adjustment, drawbar height, attachment
of handbrake lever in tractor cab, forced steering set, compatibility of all necessary
electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic connectors to tractor checked and established.
Cardan shaft correctly cut to length.
Test run of all machine functions in addition to parking brake and operating brake
completed and no defects noted.
Function explanation during test run.
Tilting to transport and working position explained.
Information regarding optional equipment provided.
References made to compulsory reading of the operational instructions.
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 PÖT-
TINGER. If you have not received this mail, please contact your local dealer. Your dealer can
fill in the handover declaration online.
Austria
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
4710 Grieskirchen
Phone[phone]
Fax[phone]
[email protected]
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Amendment index
Date Index Amendment reason Amended chapter
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Crane loading
Load the machine by crane............................................................................................... 13
Factory standard tightening torque
Tightening torque.............................................................................................................. 14
Layout and function
Functional elements.......................................................................................................... 15
Accessories included in the scope of delivery................................................................... 16
Upgrade program.............................................................................................................. 16
At a glance
Identification...................................................................................................................... 17
Type plate with CE marking......................................................................................... 17
Description
EU - declaration of conformity........................................................................................... 18
Intended use..................................................................................................................... 19
Non-intended useage........................................................................................................ 19
Technical data
Dimensions....................................................................................................................... 20
Weights............................................................................................................................. 20
Mower discs and cutter blades.......................................................................................... 20
Power requirements.......................................................................................................... 21
Hydraulics......................................................................................................................... 21
Electrics............................................................................................................................. 22
Noise emission.................................................................................................................. 22
Control terminal operation
Comfort control.................................................................................................................. 23
Safety and the environment
Safety advice..................................................................................................................... 24
Qualification of personnel.................................................................................................. 24
Contents
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Performing maintenance work.......................................................................................... 24
Organisational measures.................................................................................................. 24
Maintaining operational safety.......................................................................................... 25
Special hazards................................................................................................................. 26
Operational danger area................................................................................................... 27
Warning signs................................................................................................................... 28
Traffic safety equipment.................................................................................................... 37
Safety flap operation......................................................................................................... 41
Handling hazardous substances....................................................................................... 42
Fuel efficiency and soil protection..................................................................................... 43
Disposal of the machine.................................................................................................... 44
Valves / cover / auxiliary equipment
Auxiliary equipment........................................................................................................... 45
Manual operation of tailgate crossflow........................................................................ 45
Manual operation of side protection apron carrier....................................................... 49
Operation of front protection apron carrier.................................................................. 51
Operation of support stands........................................................................................ 53
Conditioner support leg............................................................................................... 57
Operation
Initial operation.................................................................................................................. 59
Coupling............................................................................................................................ 60
Mounting on tractor...................................................................................................... 61
Tractor ballast................................................................................................................... 64
Determine the required tractor ballast weights using the weighing method................ 66
Determine the required tractor ballast weights using calculation................................ 68
Adjustment / retrofitting..................................................................................................... 70
Assemble / adjust lower link bolts................................................................................ 70
Adjustment of the cardan shaft.................................................................................... 72
Check PTO drive............................................................................................................... 74
Conical disc assembly recommendation..................................................................... 74
Rear power lift height................................................................................................... 75
Hydraulic relief setting................................................................................................. 77
Remove / reposition conveyor cones.......................................................................... 80
Conditioner (option)..................................................................................................... 81
Setting the roller conditioner (optional)............................................................................. 81
Contents
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Tine conditioner settings................................................................................................... 86
Mowing without conditioner............................................................................................... 90
Fit conditioner / swath former............................................................................................ 95
Swath former (option).................................................................................................. 97
CROSSFLOW swath apron setting............................................................................. 99
Cross flow (option)....................................................................................................... 101
Work assignment.............................................................................................................. 107
Turning manoeuvres on slopes................................................................................... 108
Reversing.......................................................................................................................... 108
CROSSFLOW swath apron operation......................................................................... 108
Create working position from road transport position.................................................. 110
Mowing work................................................................................................................ 111
Trigger / reset anti-collision safety............................................................................... 113
Uncoupling........................................................................................................................ 115
Uncouple the cardan shaft........................................................................................... 115
Uncouple the machine from the tractor....................................................................... 116
Put machine out of operation at end of season................................................................. 117
Maintenance
Maintain operational readiness......................................................................................... 118
General tips....................................................................................................................... 118
Cardan shaft maintenance................................................................................................ 119
Daily maintenance............................................................................................................. 120
Check hydraulic system............................................................................................... 120
Check / change lighting of lamps................................................................................. 121
Check / replace warning signs, warning triangles, warning sheets............................. 123
Before every season......................................................................................................... 124
Checking the friction clutch.......................................................................................... 124
Check the cardan shaft cam clutch............................................................................. 125
After every season (winter storage).................................................................................. 125
Clean and protect the machine.................................................................................... 125
As required........................................................................................................................ 126
Replace / refit reversible cutter blades........................................................................ 126
Replace conditioner drive V-belt.................................................................................. 129
Replace roller conditioner drive V-belt......................................................................... 132
Tine conditioner, tines and tine fastening assembly work........................................... 134
Replace toothed belt conditioning roller...................................................................... 139
Replace crossflow drive V-belt.................................................................................... 140
Contents
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After service life................................................................................................................. 142
After 1 operating hour.................................................................................................. 142
Check taper bushing seating............................................................................................. 142
Retighten blade bolts........................................................................................................ 143
After 8 hours of operation............................................................................................ 145
Every 20 operating hours............................................................................................ 145
Check / adjust cross flow belt tension............................................................................... 145
Crossflow cleaning............................................................................................................ 146
Every 50 operating hours............................................................................................ 146
Mowing blade holder wear check ..................................................................................... 146
Lubricate hydraulic release............................................................................................... 148
Clean primary drive conditioner........................................................................................ 150
Roller conditioner toothed belt drive (variant) cleaning..................................................... 151
Toothed belt tension tine conditioner................................................................................ 152
Lubricate roller conditioner roller bearings........................................................................ 153
Lubricate roller conditioner................................................................................................ 154
Lubricate crossflow........................................................................................................... 155
Lubricate tine conditioner rotor bearing............................................................................. 156
For the first time after 50 operating hours and then every 100 hectares..................... 157
Cutter bar oil change......................................................................................................... 157
Change mower input gear oil............................................................................................ 158
Change cutter bar gear oil................................................................................................. 160
Every 100 operating hours.......................................................................................... 162
Change conditioner gear oil.............................................................................................. 162
Change crossflow input gear oil........................................................................................ 163
Change the gear oil in the roller conditioner..................................................................... 166
Change roller conditioner belt........................................................................................... 167
Cleaning the roller conditioner.......................................................................................... 168
Check / adjust roller conditioner drive belt tension............................................................ 169
x per year..................................................................................................................... 171
Check / replenish cutter bar oil level................................................................................. 171
Check / fill input gear crossflow oil level............................................................................ 173
Check / fill cutter bar oil level............................................................................................ 175
Check / refill mower input gear oil level............................................................................. 177
Every 4 years............................................................................................................... 178
Check and adjust hydraulic pressure accumulator........................................................... 178
Every 6 years............................................................................................................... 179
Hydraulic hoses................................................................................................................. 179
Contents
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Lubrication plans............................................................................................................... 179
Operating materials
Equipment specification.................................................................................................... 182
Operating materials and filling quantities.......................................................................... 182
Help and advice
Mode of operation............................................................................................................. 184
What to do if...................................................................................................................... 184
Lighting........................................................................................................................ 184
Conditioner blockages................................................................................................. 185
Remove cross flow blockage....................................................................................... 189
Vibrations with tine conditioner during mowing operation........................................... 190
Plans
Electric.............................................................................................................................. 191
Hydraulics......................................................................................................................... 191
Supplement to USA / CANADA operating instructions
Warning signs, GB / USA / CANADA................................................................................ 192
Secure load towing............................................................................................................ 204
Contents
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Load the machine by crane
In order to load the machine with a crane or similar equipment, the hitching points for lifting
gear are to be used as shown below.
Attachment points for lifting gear
The hitching points are marked with the following sticker.
Implementation
► Carefully attach and secure sufficiently sized, undamaged lifting gear to the marked
hitching points.
Stop points
Crane loading
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Tightening torque
This factory standard applies to all metric bolts for which no special tightening torque is
specified in the drawing/manual. The relevant grade is visible on the bolt head.
• The values given are nominal and are valid for a head friction rate of IJ=0.14 and a
thread friction of IJ=0.125 Slight tensioning force differences can exist through differing
friction rates. The values given are to be kept to a tolerance of ± 10%.
• By using the given tightening torque and the existing friction rate used, then up to 90%
of the minimum yield strength of the bolt material is used in accordance with DIN ISO
898 .
• If a specific tightening torque is given for a bolt connection, then all these bolt connec-
tions are to be tightened to the specified tightening torque using a torque wrench.
Thread Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
Tightening tor-
que in Nm
Tensioning force
in N
Tightening tor-
que in Nm
Tensioning force
in N
M 4 3.1 4000 4.4 5700
M 5 6.2 6600 8.7 9300
M 6 10.5 9300 15 13000
M 8 25 17000 36 24000
M 10 50 27000 70 38000
M 12 86 39500 121 56000
M 14 135 54000 195 76000
M 16 215 75000 300 105000
M 20 410 117000 580 164000
M24 710 168000 1000 237000
M 30 1400 270000 2000 380000
M 8 x 1 27 18700 38 26500
M 10 x 1.25 53 29000 74 41000
M 12 x 1.25 95 44500 130 63000
M 14 x 1.5 150 60000 210 85000
M 16 x 1.5 230 81000 320 115000
M 20 x 1.5 460 134000 650 189000
M 24 x 2 780 188000 1090 265000
Factory standard tightening torque
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Functional elements
Designation and function
Pos. Element Function
1 External protection Protect against ejection of foreign bodies
2 Front protection
3 Rear protection Protect against ejection of foreign bodies
Compulsory equipment when operating the ma-
chine without conditioner
without illustration
ED tine-type conditioner /
RCB roller-type condition-
er
Conditioning of mowed fodder for faster drying and
better ensilability
without illustration
"CROSSFLOW" cross-
feeding auger
Swath formation
without illustration
Swath former
Swath formation (only for operation without condi-
tioner and with rear protection)
4 Swing limiter Prevents swing movements of the cutter bar in road
transport and headland position.
5 Jib Mowing unit carrier
6 Headland cylinder Swinging of cutter unit in headland position
7 Mounting frame Hitching of machine to a suitable tractor.
8 Hydraulic lower linkage
arm
Makes it easier to hitch-up the tractor and adjust
the hitching frame
9 Rear support stand To park the machine in working position and road
transport position without a tractor.
10 Input gearing PTO input on tractor.
11 Front support stand To park the machine in working position and road
transport position without a tractor.
12 Cardan shaft Connection between input gear and angular gear
on cutter unit.
13 Internal guard Protect against ejection of foreign bodies
without
illustra-
tion
High cut skids Can be retrofitted underneath the cutter bar for in-
creased cutting heights.
TIP
Elements marked as "left" or "right" are present on both sides of the machine.
Layout and function
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Accessories included in the scope of delivery
1 = Operational instructions, spare parts list and transfer declaration.
2 = knife wrench
3 = Blade box
Upgrade program
The PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH upgrade program offers many upgrade possibilities.
You can receive additional information from your service dealer.
Layout and function
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Identification
Type plate with CE marking
T = type plate
Type plate
Before making any enquiries about the machine or technical details, note down the model
and type from the nameplate and keep them handy. Chassis no. and/or serial no. are re-
quired for ordering spare parts.
CE marking
The CE marking on the identification plate confirms the conformity of the machine at the time
of its launch, with the provisions of the valid version of the machine guidelines at the time of
launch.
Included data
The following data is displayed on the identification plate for each machine type and design.
Data Data
Chassis number Year of mfr.
Model Model year
Vehicle identification number Axle load per axle
Type Bearing load
Serial number Permissible total weight
Basic weight
At a glance
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EU - declaration of conformity
The EC norm is not valid in the United States and Canada.
Name and address of the manufacturer:
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
AT - 4710 Grieskirchen
Machine (interchangeable equipment):
mower NOVACAT 352 ED RCB CF
Type 3784
Serial no.
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union
harmonisation legislation:
machinery 2006/42/EG
Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU
Source of applied, harmonised norms:
EN ISO 12100:2010 EN ISO 4254-1:2015
EN ISO 4254-12:2012 EN ISO 4254-12:2012/A1:2017
EN ISO 14982:2009
Source of applied miscellaneous technical norms and / or specifications:
Person authorised to compile the technical file:
Martin Baumgartner
Industriegelände 1
AT - 4710 Grieskirchen
EU declaration of conformity
Markus Baldinger,
CTO R&D
Grieskirchen,
03.11.2021
Jörg Lechner,
CTO Production
Description
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Intended use
• The trailed mower is intended exclusively for the mowing of fields and short stemmed
fodder.
• Intended use also includes compliance with all the contents of these instructions and ob-
servance of the warning signs (pictograms) on the machine.
Non-intended useage
The following misuses of the machine will void the manufacturer's warranty
• Storage and transport of seed/fertiliser or other materials/substances on the machine.
• Keeping animals on the machine.
• Transporting persons or animals on the machine.
• Immersion in liquids during transport, operation or storage of the machine.
• Working of roads, stony ground and other surfaces consisting essentially or partially of
stone, sand or asphalt.
Description
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Dimensions
Designation NOVACAT 352 ED / RC /CF
Type 3784
3-point coupling Cat. III / Width 3
Working width 3.46 m
Transport width < 3.00 m
Area output 3.7 ha/t
Weights
Designation NOVACAT 352 ED / RC /CF
Type 3784
ED 1350 kg / RCB 1325 / CF 1440 kg
TIP
If your machine is equipped with additional fitting components, the indicated weight may be
incorrect!
Mower discs and cutter blades
Mower discs (unit) Blades per mower disc (unit)
8 2
TIP
The outer and inner mower drum / mower disc on all mowers (for each mower unit) must
turn inwards on the front of the machine!
Cutter blade direction of rotation
Technical data
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