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Important information concerning Product
Liability.
According to the laws governing product liability, the manufacturer and dealer are obliged to hand the
operating manual to the customer at the time of sale, and to instruct them in the recommended operating,
safety, and maintenance regulations. Confirmation is necessary to prove that the machine and operating
manual have been handed over accordingly.
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- document B remains with the dealer supplying the machine,
- and the customer receives document C.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, every farmer is an entrepreneur.
According to the laws of product liability, property damage is damage caused by a machine and not to
it. An excess of Euro 500 is provided for such a liabilioty.
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to the new owner who must then be instructed in the recommended regulations referred to herein.
GB Dear Farmer
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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
A-4710 Grieskirchen
Tel. 07248 / 600 -0
Telefax 07248 / 600-2511
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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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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Safety hints to observe in supplement!
Table of contents
Meaning of warning signs.......................................................5
Attaching implement to tractor................................................6
Hydraulic connection ..............................................................7
Settings .................................................................................8
Observe rotation direction of cutting discs .............................9
Combination 3 ......................................................................10
Combination 2 ...................................................................... 11
Establish power supply......................................................... 11
Driving on public roads.........................................................12
Transport position.................................................................12
”DIRECT CONTROL” device................................................13
Monitoring the r.p.m. of the conditioner rotors......................14
Monitoring the r.p.m. of the p.t.o...........................................14
Elapsed time meter ..............................................................14
Description of the buttons.....................................................15
How to carry out desired hydraulic function .........................15
Meaning of the buttons on the control device.......................15
Conversion from working to transport position .....................16
Conversion from operating to transport position ..................16
"POWER CONTROL" Device...............................................17
Conversion from working to transport position .....................17
Description of the buttons.....................................................18
Take care when turning on slopes!.......................................19
Collision safety device:.........................................................22
How the hydraulic collision safety device functions..............22
Safety hints...........................................................................22
Mowing with the conditioner .................................................23
Correct belt tension ..............................................................23
700 r.p.m. for rotor................................................................23
Position of the rotor prongs ..................................................23
Take particular notice when the conditioner is detached rom
the cutter bar ........................................................................27
Optional extra .......................................................................27
Settings ................................................................................29
Remove roller conditioner ....................................................29
Cleaning and maintenance...................................................29
"Extra dry" system ................................................................30
Swathes................................................................................30
Spread width ........................................................................30
Dismount guide plate............................................................31
Mount guide plate.................................................................31
Mower unit with swath discs.................................................32
Flat cone conveyor (Optional extra) .....................................32
Dismounting the Cross Conveyor Belt .................................33
Mounting the Cross Conveyor Belt.......................................34
Swath courses......................................................................35
Operating methods...............................................................36
Safety points.........................................................................37
General maintenance hints ..................................................37
Repair Instructions ...............................................................37
Cleaning of machine parts....................................................37
Parking in the open ..............................................................37
Winter storage ......................................................................37
Drive shafts ..........................................................................37
Hydraulic unit........................................................................37
Cutter bar oil level check ....................................................38
Angular gear.........................................................................39
Installing cutter blades .........................................................39
Cutter bar .............................................................................39
Adjustment of sensors..........................................................40
Setting the field transport position (end-of run turns) ...........40
Gear (G2) .............................................................................41
Gear (G1) .............................................................................41
Disruptions and remedies to power failure ..........................42
Combination 2 ......................................................................43
Combination 3 ......................................................................43
Legend .................................................................................43
Sensor diagnostic function ...................................................45
Display for Software version.................................................45
Function check for "Direct Control" operating unit and job
calculator ..............................................................................45
Attention! Danger of accident if wearing parts are worn.......46
Danger of accident if: ...........................................................46
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades...........................47
Checking the mowing blade suspension ..............................47
Changing the Cutter Blades (up to 2003 model) ..................47
Changing the Cutter Blades (from 2004 model)...................48
Storing the lever ...................................................................48
Technical data ......................................................................49
Necessary connections ........................................................49
The defined use of the mower unit .......................................50
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate..................................50
Recommendations for work safety ......................................53
DRIVESHAFT.......................................................................54
Repairs on the cutter bar......................................................58
Important! Additional information..........................................62

CE sign
TheCE sign, whichis affixed bythemanufacturer, indicates outwardlythat thismachine conforms
to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines.
EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement)
By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being
brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
Meaning of warning signs
Danger - flying objects; keep safe distance from the
machine as long as the engine is running.
Wait until all machine components have stopped
completely before touching them.
Stay clear of mower knife area as long as tractor
engine is running with PTO connected.
Shut off engine and remove key before performing
maintenance or repair work.
Stay clear of swinging area of implements
Close both side protective coverings before en-
gaging p.t.o..
Never reach into the crushing danger area as long
as parts may move.
Recommendations for work safety
All points referring to satety in this
manual are indicated by this sign.
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Attaching implement to tractor
Safety hints:
see supplement-A1 points 7.), 8a. - 8h.)
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.
Hydraulic connection
- see next page.
Connect hydraulic lines
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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
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Setting upper link height using spindle
- By turning upper link spindle (16) the cutting height is adjus-
ted.
A hydraulic upper link is recommended.
(double-action hydraulic connection)
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.
Hydraulic connection
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

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Settings
Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must also be adjusted accordingly.
1. Disconnect electrical connection (E2, E3).
Tractors with a "Load sensing" system
- Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all the way
Tractors with a closed hydraulic system
JOHN DEERE, CASE MAXUM, CASE MAGNUM, FORD Series 40
SLE
- Screw (7) on the hydraulic unit must be screwed in all the way
Tractors with a open hydraulic system
- Completely unscrew screw (7) on the hydraulic unit

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Observe rotation direction of cutting discs
• Select appropriate rotation
direction for the drive
- if the necessary r.p.m. cannot
be preselected on the tractor,
then turn both gearings (G1,
G2) 180°.
Note!
Before reinstalling
a gearing on the
machine:
- Swap ventilation screw and drain plug positions.
- The correct ventilation screw position is on top.
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NOVACAT 7800
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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Combination 3
Safety hint: see supplement A1/ pt. 7, 8a-8h
Take note!
The lifting gear cannot be progressively raised
or lowered. When the hydraulic control valve is
activated, the central cutter bar is either com-
pletely raised or lowered (danger of crushing).
Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 2 to Combination
3, the following steps must be carried out:
1. Remove adapter (pos. 5)
2. Detach attaching axle and install in pos. 4a
3. Install lifting gear (pos. 1)
4. Set up hydraulic connection (pos.
3)
5. Set up electric connection (pos.
2)
6. Attach mower unit to lifting gear
(1)
- Attach expander (EX)
7. Attach both chains (7)
- when doing this, please note
instructions in chapter on Adjustments

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Combination 2
Should it be necessary to convert from Combination 3 to Com-
bination 2, the following steps must be carried out:
1. Disconnect electrical connection (pos. 2)
- Attach the cable to a suitable place on the frame
2. Disconnect hydraulic connection (pos. 3)
3. Detach lifting gear (pos. 1)
4. Mount attachment axle (pos. 4)
5. Attach adapter (pos. 5)
6. Attach mower unit to tractor´s lifting gear
Attach front mower to the lifting gear
When doing this, please also note instructions in the chapters
on
- Adjustments Front-Mower
- Special Attaching Kits
Establish power supply
Important!
* Observe the cable connection sequence, otherwise
operation through the control console will not func-
tion.
1. Connect the control console cable to the switch box (E1)
2. Connect the power supply cable from the tractor (E2,E3)

Driving on public roads
• Observe the official regulations of your country.
• Travelling on open roads may only be carried out as described in
chapter "Transport position".
• Protection devices must be in proper condition.
• Beforetravelling bring allswivelling partsinto their correctpositions
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.
Transport position
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”DIRECT CONTROL” device
In general
Before initial operation, various selections must be made
using the “Direct Control” operation unit.
These selections are particularly important
so that the electronic monitoring systems are
functioning correctly.
After turning on the operation panel (ON)
The following LED will light up for about 0.5 secs:
* the LED for the selected hydraulic system
* the LED for the r.p.m. of the conditioner rotors
Selecting the hydraulic system
1. Make the connection to the switch box (E1)
2. Press and hold down the button for the hydraulic system nee-
ded
A1 = closed hydraulic system (LED A1)
B1 = open hydraulic system (LED B1)
11 = “load sensing” hydraulic system (LED 11)
3. Couple power supply cable to tractor (E2)
After about 5 seconds the relative LED lights up briefly and the
selected hydraulic system is stored.
When the storing process is completed, a short signal is heard.
4. Release the button (A1, B1, 11)
Setting the r.p.m of the conditioner rotors
1. Make the connection to the switch box (E1)
2. Press and hold down the button for the drive variant needed
Variant 1: Button 13
Rotor r.p.m on the left and right conditioner: 1019 min-1
Rotor r.p.m on centre conditioner: 844 min-1
Variant 2: Button 14
Rotor r.p.m on the left and right conditioner: 771 min-1
Rotor r.p.m on centre conditioner: 639 min-1
3. Couple power supply cable to tractor (E2)
After about 5 seconds the relative LED lights up briefly and the
selected drive variant is stored.
When the storing process is completed, a short signal is heard.
4. Release the button (13, 14)

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Monitoring the r.p.m. of the conditioner rotors
In general:
During operation the desired r.p.m of each individual conditioner is
monitored.
If the desired r.p.m. of a conditioner drops more than 180 min-1, a
signal is heard and the LED of the respective button on the switch
panel blinks quickly (12, 13, 14).
Cancelling: When the r.p.m increases again, the whistling and
blinking passes at a slow rate. Only now can the button be pushed
(cancelling) and the whistling and blinking will cease.
Note: In every instance the reason for the drop in r.p.m must be
eliminated otherwise cancelling cannot take place.
- Decrease speed,
- remove blockage,
- repair plug connection and cable.
- replace faulty sensor.
Monitoring only functions when the sensor is plugged in and is not
faulty.
Monitoring the r.p.m. of the p.t.o.
The p.t.o is monitored in order to prevent any damage to the cardan
shaft when swinging the side mower unit out over the field transport
position
The button 11 function (road transportation)
can only be selected when the p.t.o sensor
hasn’t sent any impulses for at least 8 se-
conds.
- Drive shafts should no longer be turning.
Elapsed time meter
Elapsed time will start to be counted as soon as the r.p.m of the
p.t.o exceeds 300 min-1.
Elapsed time can be read on the LCD indicator inside the job cal-
culator housing.
Elapsed time isdisplayed in the following formatalternating
with sensor diagnostics:
Elapsed time < 100:
14:36
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Description of the buttons
Press the relevant button to preselect the desired hydraulic function. If one of
the two arrow buttons (A1, B1) are pushed afterwards, the desired hydraulic
function will be carried out.
If a malfunction occurs: see "Establsih power supply" in the chapter "ATTA-
CHING TO TRACTOR"
How to carry out desired hydraulic function
1. Press the button for desired function (11-15)
- The control light (LED) integrated in the button lights up.
- Through pressing any other button, the hydraulic function already selected
will be deactivated, and the new hydraulic function activated.
- Pressing button a second time deactivates the hydraulic function once
more.
2. Press one of the two arrow buttons (A1, B1)
- and the desired hydraulic function will be carried out
3. Deactivating the hydraulic function
- Press button, the integrated control light (LED) goes off.
- The hydraulic function has been deactivated.
Safety warning: always deactivate the selected func-
tion.
Control light (LED)
If one of the control lights (LEDs) lights up, it means that that particular function
has been activated.
The example on the illustration above shows
- The top left integrated control light (LED) is on
- Swing action of left mower unit has been activated
14 Swings right mower unit up and down
Rotor r.p.m on the conditioners 771 min-1/639 min-1
15 Swings all mower units up and down in the field
transport position (headland turns)
A1 Downward swing movement "Lower"
Closed hydraulic system (LED A1)
B1 Upward swing movement "Raise"
Open hydraulic system (LED B1)
10 ON / OFF button
Important! After switching off the control device
(OFF):
- switch hydraulic control valve to the 0 position.
This is absolutely essential in the case of trac-
tors with an open hydraulic system - otherwise
the oil will overheat.
11 Swings all mower units up and down
• Conversion from operating to transport position and vice versa
(see button 15 also)
• “load sensing” hydraulic system (LED 11)
12 Swings front mower up and down
13 Swings left mower unit up and down
Rotor r.p.m on the conditioners 1019 min-1/844 min-1
Meaning of the buttons on the control device

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Conversion from operating to transport position
1. Press button 15
2. Briefly press button B1
Mower units swing into the field transport position (headland turns)
3. Press button 11
4. Press button B1 and hold
Mower units swing into road transport position
Conversion from transport to operating position
1. Press button 15
2. Press button 11
3. Press button A1 and hold
Mower units swing into the field transport position (headland turns FT)
4. Briefly press button A1
The mower units swing downwards (with delayed action);
First the front mower, and then both side mowers; the swivel cylinders
remain in the floating position.
Conversion from operating to field transport position (headland
turns FT)
1. Press button 15
2. Briefly press button B1
The mower units swing upwards (with delayed action);
first the front mower, and then both side mowers
Conversion from the field transport position (headland turns FT)
to operating position
1. Button 15 must be activated (LED lights up)
2. Briefly press button A1
The mower units swing downwards (with delayed action);
First the front mower, and then both side mowers; the swivel cylinders
remain in the floating position.
Important
Each mower unit can also be individually swung upwards and downwards.
1. Select desired hydraulic function (12, 13, 14)
2. Press button (A1, B1)
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!
• 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.

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Variant
Operation with an ISO control terminal
Variant
Operation via ISO Bus tractor terminal
Job calculator with
additional ISO board
Display
Tractor terminal
Joystick
ISO bus
adaptor
Tractor cable with ISO Bus
ISO Control panel
10 Amp fuse
Job calculator with
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ISOBUS - TERMINAL
F = Display menu
T = Button numbering
T1
T2
T3
T4
F1
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T2
T3
F2-2
T1
T2
F3
T6
T1
T2
T3
T4
F4-2
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T1
T2
T3
T4
F4-3
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T1
T2
T3
T4
F4
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2-3
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T2
T3
F2-3-2
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2-4
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T2
T3
F2-4-2
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2-5
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T2
T3
F2-5-2
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2-6
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T2
T3
F2-6-2
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T9 Centre cutter bar (preselection)
- Switch to another mask (F2-4)
- (display indicator )
- Lower centre cutter bar with T3 key
- Switch to another mask (F2-4-2)
- (display indicator )
- Raise centre cutter bar with T2 key
T10 All cutter bar (preselection)
- Switch to another mask (F2-3)
- (display indicator )
- Lower cutter bars with T3 key
- Switch to another mask (F2-3-2)
- (display indicator )
- Raise cutter bars with T2 key
F3 - Data menu
T1 STOP
T2 Clears the hectare metre (ha) and hour counter (h)
T6 Back a level
F1 - Start menu
T1 STOP
T2 Work menu
T3 Data menu
T4 Set menu
F2 - Work-Menü
T1 STOP
T2 “Upward” according to preselection
T3 “Downward” according to preselection
T4 Conversion from operating to transport position
(preselection)
- Switch to another mask (F2-2)
- (Display indicator disappears)
T2 - Raise cutter bars into road transport position
T3 - Lower cutter bars into working position
T6
Back a level
T7 Left cutter bar (preselection)
- Switch to another mask (F2-6)
- (display indicator
)
- Lower left cutter bar with T3 key
- Switch to another mask (F2-6-2)
- (display indicator
)
- Raise left cutter bar with T2 key
T8 Right cutter bar (preselection)
- Switch to another mask (F2-5)
- (display indicator )
- Lower right cutter bar with T3 key
- Switch to another mask (F2-5-2)
- (display indicator )
- Raise right cutter bar with T2 key
Button indication
T1
T2
T3
T4
F1
T1
T2
T3
T4
F2
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T1
T2
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F4 - Set menu
T1 STOP
T2 Selecting the hydraulic system
- Switch to another mask (F4-2)
T2 closed hydraulic system
T3 open hydraulic system
T4 “load sensing” hydraulic system
T5 Store input
T3 Setting the r.p.m of the conditioner rotors
- Switch to another mask (F4-3)
T2 Rotor r.p.m on the left and right conditioner:
1019 min-1
Rotor rpm for centre conditioner
844 min-1
T3 Rotor r.p.m on the left and right conditioner:
771 min-1
Rotor rpm for centre conditioner
639 min-1
T5 Store input
T1
T2
T3
F4
T6
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
F4-2
T6
T1
T2
T3
T5
F4-3
T6