Pottinger NOVACAT 8600 User manual

Operator‘s manual
Translation of the original Operating Manual
Nr. 99+3841.EN.80K.0
Disc mower
NOVACAT 8600 Collector
(Type PSM 3841 : + . . 01028)

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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
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TMachine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating
devices at hand.
TOperation and maintenance of machine and/or implement according to operating instructions explained to the customer.
TTyres checked re. correct pressure.
TWheel nuts checked re. tightness.
TDrive shaft cut to correct lenght.
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TFitting to tractor carried out: to three-point linkage
TTrial run carried out and no defects found.
TFunctions explained during trial run.
TPivoting in transporting and operating position explained.
TInformation given re. optional extras.
TAbsolute need to read the operating manual indicated.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
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For this purpose please do the following:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0900_GB-Inhalt_3841
Recommendations
for work safety
All points refering
to safety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
Table of contents
WARNING SIGNS
CE sign ........................................................................... 5
Meaning of warning signs .............................................. 5
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
Attaching implement to tractor ...................................... 6
To make the connection to the tractor ........................... 7
Connecting the Sensor and valve cables from front
mower unit...................................................................... 7
Fitting drive shaft ........................................................... 7
Hydraulic connection...................................................... 8
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs ....................9
TRANSPORT
Conversion from working to transport position............ 10
Raising for road transport.............................................10
Lowering into Äeld transport position........................... 10
Driving on public roads ................................................ 11
Transport position......................................................... 11
OPERATION
Important points before starting work.......................... 12
Mow.............................................................................. 13
Collision safety device.................................................. 13
Working on slopes........................................................14
POWER CONTROL - OPERATION
Control panel................................................................ 15
Power control initial operation...................................... 15
Button functions ........................................................... 16
SET-menu ..................................................................... 17
TEST-menu ................................................................... 18
DATA-menu................................................................... 18
Diagnosis function........................................................ 19
ISOBUS - TERMINAL
Operation ISO-terminal ................................................ 21
Button indication .......................................................... 22
Diagnosis function........................................................ 24
Joystick - Mower ConÄguration ................................... 25
Setting the Joystick...................................................... 25
CONDITIONER
Mowing with the conditioner........................................ 26
Position of the rotor prongs.......................................... 26
Dismounting and mounting the conditioner................. 27
Mowing without Conditioner ........................................ 29
Optional extra............................................................... 29
Roller Conditioner......................................................... 31
CROSS CONVEYOR BELT
Operating methods ...................................................... 32
Swath courses.............................................................. 33
Dismounting the Cross Conveyor Belt......................... 34
Mounting the Cross Conveyor Belt .............................. 35
Cross conveyor belt operation ..................................... 36
MAINTENANCE
Safety point .................................................................. 37
General maintenance hints........................................... 37
Cleaning of machine parts ........................................... 37
Parking in the ope ........................................................ 37
Winter storage .............................................................. 37
Drive shafts................................................................... 37
Hydraulic unit ............................................................... 37
Oil change on cutter bar............................................... 38
Gearing maintenance ................................................... 39
Installing cutter blades ................................................ 39
Setting the Äeld transport position (end-of run turns) .. 40
Cross conveyor belt maintenance................................ 41
Checking wear on mowing blade holders....................42
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades.................. 43
Checking the mowing blade suspension ..................... 43
Changing the Cutter Blades......................................... 43
ELECTRO-HYDRAULICS
Disruptions and remedies to power failure................... 44
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 45
Necessary connections ................................................ 45
The deÄned use of the mower unit............................... 46
Position of Vehicle IdentiÄcation Plate ......................... 46
SUPPLEMENT
Recommendations for work safety ............................. 49
Driveshaft ..................................................................... 50
Lubrication chart .......................................................... 52
Lubricants .................................................................... 54
Hydraulics plan............................................................. 56
Electrical wiring diagram (Hydraulic relief) ................... 58
Connection diagram (Cross conveyor belt).................. 59
Repairs on the cutter bar.............................................. 60
Combination of tractor and mounted implement......... 61

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WARNING SIGNS
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.
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.
Recommendations
for work safety
All points referring
to satety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
bsb 447 410
495.167

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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
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.
TD 79/98/01
15
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)
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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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
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.
Connecting the Sensor and valve cables from front mower unit
Electricalable connections between frontmower
unit and mower combination
• 3 channel cable for sensor kit (1)
To make the connection to the tractor
Operation:
- Connect the 3-channel plug to the DIN 9680 socket
on the tractor
Lighting:
- Connect 7-channel plug to tractor
- Check that lighting is functioning on wagon
For tractors with ISO Bus control
- Connect 9-channel ISO plug to ISO Bus socket on the
tractor
Important!
Before putting
the tractor into
operation check
vehicle safety
(lights, brake
unit, protective
covering, .....).

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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
7
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
1 x double-action hydraulic connection (DW)for the
hydraulic upper link
Settings
Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must also be adjusted
accordingly.
Important!
Disconnect electrical connection
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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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
- Select appropriate rotation direction for the drive
- If the necessary p.t.o. rotation direction cannot be
selected from the tractor, rotate the mechanism (G)
180°.
Note!
Before reinstalling a gearing on the
machine:
- Swap ventilation screw and drain plug
positions.
- The correct ventilation screw position is
on top.
180°
G1
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs

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TRANSPORT
Raising for road transport
This button will only function when all cutting bars are in
the field transport position (FT)
- Turn drive off and wait for standstill
- Swing in all hoop guards on the cutting bars
Variant with "Power Control"
Press button to activate its function
Press button and all cutting bars swivel until
the end position is reached.
Variant with "ISOBUS-Terminal"
Briefly press Softkey button,
function is activated
Briefly press Softkey buton,
all mower units swivel to the end position
Lowering into field transport position
Variant with "Power Control"
Press button to activate its function
Press button and all mower units swivel to
field transport position (FT)
Variant with "ISOBUS-Terminal"
Briefly press Softkey button,
function is activated
Briefly press Softkey button,
all mower units swivel to field transport position
(FT).
- Swing out all hoop guards on the mower
• Before swivelling the cutter bar up, turn
off the drive and wait for the mower discs
to come to a complete standstill.
• Make sure that swivel area is free and that
nobody is standing in the danger area.
Conversion from working to transport position
Safety
Precaution!
Changing from
working position
to transport
position is only to
be carried out on
even, firm ground.
• Only transport
the machine in
the transport
position!

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TRANSPORT
Transport position
Driving on public roads
• Observe the official regulations of your country.
• Driving on public roads must be carried out in the
transport position only
• Protection devices must be in proper condition.
• Before travelling bring all swivelling parts into their
correct positions and secure against dangerous
changes to position.
• Check that lighting functions before travelling.
• Important information can also be found in the
supplement of this operating manual.
Hydraulic lower link
• Fix the hydraulic lower link (U) in such a way that the
machine cannot swing out sideways.
max. 4000
200
3000

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TRANSPORT
Unhitch device from tractor
Caution!
Only park the mower combination in the
working position (both mower units are
folded down). Maximum danger of tipping
over if the mower combination is parked
in the transport position.
278-09-16
Safety
note:
Only park the disc
mower on firm,
level ground and
ensure a secure
position.

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OPERATION
1. Check
- Check the condition of knives and the knife holder.
- Check cutting drums for damage (see also chapter
"Maintenance").
2. Switch-onthemachineonlyinworkingposition
and do not exceed the prescribed power take-
off speed (for example max. 540 rpm).
A transfer, which is located near the gear, advises which
p.t.o. speed your mower unit is equipped for.
• Turn the p.t.o. ononly whenallsafetydevices (coverings,
protective aprons, casings, etc.) are in proper condition
and attached to the implement in the correct protective
positions.
3. Pay attention to correct p.t.o. direction of
rotation!
4. Damage protection!
• The surface to be mowed must be free
of obstructions or foreign objects. Such
objects (e.g. large stones, pieces of wood,
boundary stones, etc.) can damage the
mower unit.
In the event of a collision
• Stop immediately and switch off the drive.
• Carefully check the implement for damage. The
mowing discs and their drive shaft must be checked
in particulare.
• Have the implement checked also by a specialist
workshop if necessary.
After any contact with foreign objects
• Check the condition of knives and the knife holder (see
chapter "Maintenance and service").
• Retighten all knife screw fittings.
TD8/95/6a
01-00-10
4a
540 Upm 1000 Upm
Safety
hints:
see supplement-A1
points 1. - 7.)
Attention!
After the first hours
of operation
• Retighten all
knife screw
fittings.
Important points before starting work
5. Stay clear while engine is running.
- Keep people out of the danger zone - foreign bodies
which can be ejected by the mower could injure
them.
Special care is necessary on or near stony ground.
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 a noise level of 85 dB (A) is reached or exceeded,
the farmer must have suitable hearing protection in
readiness (UVV 1.1 §2).
• If a noise level of 90 dB (A) is reached or exceeded,
the hearing protection must be worn (UVV 1.1 § 16).
bsb 447 410

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OPERATION
1. Adjust cutting height by turning upper link
spindle (inclination of the cutting discs max.
5°).
2. To mow, gradually supply power to the p.t.o.
before entering the crop and bring the mowing
discs up to full revs.
Smoothly increase the p.t.o. speed, in order to avoid
noises in the free-wheel conditioned by the system.
- Adjust travel speed to terrain and crop.
Adjustment:
- Frame horizontal (15).
- Fix hydraulic lower links in a way that the machine
cannot swing out sideways. 15
Mow
Collision safety device
When mowing around trees, fences, boundary stones
etc., collisions between the cutter bar and obstacles
can occur despite careful and slow driving. Therefore,
in order to prevent such damage, collision protection
has been planned for the cutting device.
Attention!
It is not the intention of the collision safety
device to prevent damage to the machine
when working at full speed.
How the hydraulic collision safety device
functions
When a collision with an obstacle occurs, the cutter
bar swivels back far enough for it to pass by.
Then the cutter bar can be swivelled back hydraulically
into the operating position.
To do this, actuate the double-action control valve
(ST).

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Take care when turning on slopes!
Thetractor's travelling characteristicsareinfluenced
by the weight (G) of the mower unit. This can lead to
dangerous situations, especially on slopes.
Danger of tipping occurs
• when the mower units are in a raised position
• when travelling in a curve with the mower units raised
Safety advice
• Reduce speed in curves accordingly.
• It is better to travel in reverse on a slope than to carry out a risky
turning manoeuvre.
TD79/98/05
G
Working on slopes

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POWER CONTROL - OPERATION
Control panel
Display indicator:
• Main indicator
• Special menu
- SET
(Settings for machines, setting the time differences,
setting the speed control)
- TEST (sensor test)
- DATA (software versions, operating hours)
• Alarms
Description of the buttons:
1 Raise left cutter bar
2 Lower left cutter bar
3 Raise centre cutter bar
4 Lower centre cutter bar
5 Raise right cutter bar
6 Lower right cutter bar
7 Raise all cutter bars
8 Lower all cutter bars
9 Special menu
10 Navigation menu - forwards
11 Navigation menu – reverse
12 Swing cross conveyor belt out
13 Swing cross conveyor belt in
14 Cross conveyor belt speed (slow/fast)
15 Select transport position
16 STOP
17 Alter menu value (-)
18 Alter menu value (+)
19 ON / OFF
Display
When the machine is turned on, the machine’s current
status is displayed on the work screen
Power control initial operation
Switching on operating device
- pressing the I/O button
Switch off the control panel and job calculator by
- pressing the I/O button
Note!!
After turning off the control panel (AUS).
Move the hydraulic control valve to the
O position.
This is particularly necessary for tractors
with open hydraulic systems, otherwise oil
heating occurs.
1
246 8
35 7
912 14
10 11
16 17
13 15
18 19
Note!!
Always store
control panel in a
weather-resistant
location.
Symbol description:
1 Machine’s operating status
2 “Transport position” selection activated
3 Conveyor belt status (swung in/out)
3
2
1

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Buttons to start a swivelling function
Function of “Raise mower units” buttons
• By pressing one of the buttons, the corresponding
mower unit is raised
- From the working to the pre-turnover position
- To swing from the pre-turnover to the
transport position, press the “transport
position” selection button first.
- Raising the mower unit can be interrupted by the
following means:
- Pressing the corresponding “LOWER” button
- Pressing the STOP button
Function of “Lower mower units” buttons
* By pressing one of the buttons, the corresponding
mower unit is lowered
- From the pre-turnover to the working position
- To swing from the transport to the pre-
turnover position, press the “transport
position” selection button first.
- Lowering the mower unit can be interrupted by the
following means:
- Pressing the corresponding “RAISE” button
- Pressing the STOP button
Button functions
“Transport position” selection button
Button function:
- This button has a preselection function
- Preselection is shown a s a symbol in the display
The button must be used to:
- lower from the transport to the pre-turnover
position
- raise from the pre-turnover to the transport
position
Buttons to operate the cross conveyor belt
Swing cross conveyor belt out
Swing cross conveyor belt in
Function of buttons:
- By pressing the button the cross conveyor belt swings
up or down
- When cross conveyor belts are swung out they are
shown as symbols on the display
Take note!
When the “Select transport position”
button is pressed then the cross conveyor
belts can no longer be activated.
The cross conveyor belts can only be
activated in the pre-turnover position
Cross conveyor belt speed rate
Button function:
- By pressing the button the cross conveyor belt speed
rate is changed between fast and slow
- On the display the tortoise(slow) andhare (fast) symbols
represent the speed of the relevant cross conveyor
belt
- The relevant settings are carried out in the SET
menu.
Take note!
When the
"STOP"button
is pressed then
all functions are
stopped

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The following menu pages are displayed by pressing the
“Menu” button on the console
Configuration of machines
Time difference when raising and
lowering
Speed control of cross conveyor belts
With the operating method “Speed variance left and
right”, the speed between both cross conveyor belts
is changed so that one belt is always running faster
than the other.
The tortoise (slow) and hare (fast) symbols indicate the
speed of the relevant cross conveyor belt.
Speed indication isshownonly whenthecross conveyor
belts are in the working position.
SET-menu
Meanings of Indicators:
aChoice of machine types
Adjustable types: NC 8600 / NC 8600 Collector
bCentre mower available
Tick = mower is co-controlled
Cross = mower is not co-controlled
cSet relief pressure
Both side mowers must be located in the working
position
The current relief pressure is shown
Max. value is 230 bar
d
Speed control of cross conveyor belts
Tick = speed control is activated
Cross = speed control is deactivated
et1 …. time difference when lowering
ft2 …. time difference when raising
Setting range for both sides: 0.0 secs – 0.9 secs
Times are set using the plus and minus buttons in
0.1 second intervals.
A speed specific distance control is not possible
gSet operating method
Tick = varying speed between left and right cross
conveyor belt (for mowing in lineal contours)
Cross = Even speed for both cross conveyor belts
with the possibility of switching between two speed
rates
hSet speed rate
Two speed rates can be set for cross conveyor
belts
Setting: in 5% intervals
Setting range: 5-100%
Note!
This menu will not be shown if the speed
control is not activated in the configuration
of machines
Note!
Altering the
respective
configuration
takes place with
the plus and
minus buttons
on the console
Note!
Navigating to
input fields takes
place with the
arrow buttons
on the console
Note!
The menu can be
exited at any
time by pressing
the “I/O” button
a
b c
d
e f
g
h

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Note!
Altering the
respective
configuration
takes place with
the plus and
minus buttons
on the console
Note!
Navigating to
input fields takes
place with the
arrow buttons
on the console
Note!
The menu can be
exited at any
time by pressing
the “I/O” button
The following menu pages are displayed by pressing the
“Menu” button on the console.
The TEST menu comes after the SET menu
Sensortest
A black coloured square means:
Sensor / switch delivering signal “1”
TEST-menu
a
b
d
c
f
h
e
g
Meanings of Indicators:
aPTO
In the left field the sensor function during p.t.o still
stand is checked.
In the right field the sensor function during turning
p.t.o is checked. This field has a black background
when the p.t.o turns faster than 10 r.p.m
bVoltage indicator
The top voltage indicator shows the lowest
measured distribution voltage value since work
started. This value is stored until the next new
start.
The bottom voltage indicator shows the current
measured distribution voltage value.
cPressure measuring transmitter voltage
indicator
This indicator shows the current pressure measuring
transmitter voltage level output. Consequently
the function can be checked aided by the data
sheet.
d
Left mower unit sensor
e
Right mower unit sensor
fLeft cross conveyor belt position switch
gRight cross conveyor belt position switch
hCentre mower unit sensor
DATA-menu
The following menu pages are displayed by pressing the
“Menu” button on the console.
The DATA menu comes after the TEST menu
a
b
Meanings of Indicators:
aHours of operation
bSoftware version

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Diagnosis function
Monitoring the job calculator for
- Operating voltage
- Power supply sensor
- Short circuit to earth or 12 V
- Parting of a cable
- Overload
Switch outputs (Example: Y1 = raise distributing
valve)
With fault recognition
- the alarm mask appears and an alarm signal is
audible
- the relevant symbol and fault appears
A fault is confirmed with the “ESC” button
The diagnosis function for each individual channel
can be switched off until the next system start
using the “Minus” button
Note!
Whenafaultfunctionoccurs,everyrequired
function can be manually produced using
the emergency operation (see chapter
“Electro-hydraulic”)
Sensor inputs (Example: Power supply < 10 V)
Note!
Alarms for the power supply cannot be
switched off