Pottinger NOVADISC 640 User manual

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NOVADISC 640
(Type PSM 3901 : + . . 01001)
NOVADISC 730
(Type PSM 3902 : + . . 01001)
NOVADISC 900
(Type PSM 3904 : + . . 01001)

ALLG./BA SEITE 2 / 0000-GB
Important information concerning Product
Liability.
According to the laws governing product liability, the manufacturer and dealer are obliged to hand the
operating manual to the customer at the time of sale, and to instruct them in the recommended operating,
safety, and maintenance regulations. Confirmation is necessary to prove that the machine and operating
manual have been handed over accordingly.
For this purpose,
- document A is to be signed and sent to Pöttinger,
- document B remains with the dealer supplying the machine,
- and the customer receives document C.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, every farmer is an entrepreneur.
According to the laws of product liability, property damage is damage caused by a machine and not to
it. An excess of Euro 500 is provided for such a liabilioty.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, entrepreneurial property damages are excluded from
the liability.
Attention! Should the customer resell the machine at a later date, the operating manual must be given
to the new owner who must then be instructed in the recommended regulations referred to herein.
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Dokument D
GB-0600 Dokum D Anbaugeräte
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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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.
Please check. X
According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRODUCT DELIVERY
GB
In order to prove that the machine and the operating manual have been properly delivered, a confirmation is necessary.
For this purpose please do the following:
- sign the document A and send it to the company Pöttinger or via the internet to www.poettinger.at
- document B stays with the specialist factory delivering the machine.
- document C stays with the customer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNING SIGNS
CE sign ......................................................................5
Meaning of warning signs..........................................5
ATTACHING IMPLEMENT TO TRACTOR
Attaching implement to tractor..................................6
PARKING THE UNIT
Parking implement in working position .....................7
Parking implement in transport position....................8
Parking in the open....................................................8
TRANSPORT POSITION
Changing to transport position..................................9
Changing to working position..................................10
OPERATION
General Guidelines when Working with
Implement ...............................................................11
Mowing ....................................................................11
Turning manoeuvre when mowing...........................11
Collision Safety Device............................................12
Fitting optional extras ..............................................12
Important points before starting work .....................13
Working on slopes ...................................................14
SWATHFORMER
Swath Discs.............................................................15
Additional swath discs.............................................15
Protective apron ......................................................15
Flat cone conveyor (Optional extra).........................15
MAINTENANCE
Safety point .............................................................17
General maintenance hints......................................17
Cleaning of machine parts.......................................17
Parking in the ope....................................................17
Winter storage .........................................................17
Drive shafts..............................................................17
Hydraulic unit...........................................................17
Cutter bar oil level check ......................................18
Angular gear oil level check ....................................18
Changing oil - Cutter bar .........................................19
Installing cutter blades ............................................19
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
V-belt Drive ..............................................................20
Setting Relieving Spring ..........................................20
Checking wear on mowing blade holders ...............21
Checking the mowing blade suspension.................22
Changing the Cutter Blades ....................................23
Mowing with only one mower unit...........................24
Technical data..........................................................26
The defined use of the mower unit..........................26
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate ....................26
SUPPLEMENT
Recommendations for work safety .........................29
Driveshaft.................................................................30
Lubrication chart......................................................32
Lubricants ...............................................................34
Repairs on the cutter bar.........................................37
Combination of tractor and mounted implement ....38

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9700_GB-Warnbilder_361
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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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0600-GB ANBAU_3904
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ATTACHING IMPLEMENT TO TRACTOR
Set upper link spindle
- By turning upper link spindle (16) cutter is brought into
a horizontal or a slightly forward inclined position.
- By turning upper link spindle (16) the cutting height is
adjusted.
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.
Connect hydraulic snap-connector (60)
Establish power supply
- Couple power supply cable to tractor (E3)
Run stop-lock support release
rope (S) into tractor cabin.
Safety hints:
see supplement-A1
Pkt. 8a. - h.)
Attaching implement to tractor
- Before operating
for the first time,
drive shaft is
to be checked
and adapted if
necessary.
See alse chapter
‚Drive Shaft‘ in
supplement B.
1) Wunschausrüstung
Centre-mount (M) mower unit to tractor
- Adjust lower link accordingly.
- Secure the lower hydraulic link so that the appliance
cannot swing sideways.
Horizontally set lifting gear‘s lower link
- Bring frame into horizontal position by adjusting linkage
arm spindle (15).
Setting lower link height
- Adjust tractor‘s hydraulics (ST) using bottom stop.
- The gap between lower linkage bolts and ground should
be approx. 650 mm
TD 79/98/01
15

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0600-GB Abstellen_3904
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PARKING THE UNIT
3. Lower support stand and secure (F)
4. Dismount implement from tractor
- Uncouple hydraulic lines
- disconnect upper link
- remove rope from tractor cabin
- disconnect lower link
- disconnect drive shaft and lay it down
1. Raise stop-lock support using the rope (S).
- Stop-lock support to position „B“
2. Lower cutter bar hydraulically to the ground
- actuate servo-valve (ST)
- release the rope (S) during
lowering
ST-24-11-2003
TD 39/96/18 TD 39/96/18
Parking implement in working position
Attention!
Make sure that
swivel area is free
and that nobody
is standing in the
danger area.

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0600-GB Abstellen_3904
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PARKING THE UNIT
Parking implement in transport position
Rear fitting of parking supports (SH)
- Pin the supporting yoke (SH) in retaining tube
- secure with linch pin (V) (left and right)
When parking for longer periods in the open, clean
plunger rods and then coat with grease.
At season‘s end
- clean plunger rod and all other shiny parts, then grease
them
- pay attention to the hints in chapter
„MAINTENANCE“
FETT
TD 49/93/2
Parking in the open
Note!
Additional parking supports (SV, SH) can be fitted to
implement when parking in transport position (optional
extra)
Front fitting of parking supports (SV)
- Pin the support stands (SV) left and right in the
recesses
- secure with linch pin (V)
Note!
Remove the
parking supports
from the machine
during operation
Note
A rusty plunger
rod can damage
cylinder‘s sealing
elements.

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0600-GB-TRANSPORT_3904
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TRANSPORT POSITION
1. Fold front protection covers back(1)
This is necessary with many tractor types. It prevents
damage to the rear window or the mud guard later on
when raising the mower bar.
2. Fold external protection cover up (10)
- The external guard plate (10) can be swivelled in
to reduce the total height (- 30 cm) when in the
transport position.
3. Raise stop-lock support using the rope (S)
- stock-lock support to position „B“
4. Raise cutter bar hydraulically
- actuate servo-valve (ST)
- release rope (S) during
raising
- let stop-lock support
engage (T1)
5. Briefly move servo-valve (ST) into „LOWER“
position (S)
This enables stop-lock support to sit firmly in the catch
(T1) and secures cutter bar in the raised position (T)
Safety
Precaution!
see supplement-
A1 points 7.), 8c.
- 8h.)
• Changing from
working position
to transport
position is only to
be carried out on
even, firm ground.
• Never let
the mowing
mechanism run
with the mower
raised.
• Before you leave
the tractor, lower
the machine on to
ground!
Changing to transport position
Starting position
• Implement is attached to tractor
- see chapter „Ataching implement to tractor“
• Support stand pulled up and secured (F)
TD48/00/21
30 cm
10
Road Transport
• Observe the
regulations issued
by your country‘s
legislative body.
• Travelling on
open roads may
only be carried
out as described
in chapter
„Transport
position“.
• Fasten lower
hydraulic link so
that implement
cannot swing out
sideways.

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0600-GB ARBEITSSTELLUNG_3904
WORKING POSITION GB
Swinging the cutter bar down
1. Raise stop-lock support using the rope (S)
- Put hydraulic control device (ST) briefly at „lift“, in
so doing the fixing of the stop-lock support is eased
in the catch.
- stock-lock support to position „B“
2. Lower cutter bar hydraulically to the ground
- Move hydraulic control valve (ST) to the “LOWER”
position (S)
- Release rope (S) during raising
- Move hydraulic control valve (ST) to the “FLOAT
POSITION” (only with double-action hydraulic
control valve)
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ST
Changing to working position
Starting position
• Implement is attached to tractor
- see chapter „Ataching implement to tractor“
• Cutter bar in transport position
3. Close external protection covers (10)
4. Close front protection covers (1)
• Operation only with closed protection covers.
• Make sure that swivel area is free and that
nobody is standing in the danger area.
Safety
Precaution!
see supplement-
A1 points 7.), 8c.
- 8h.)
• Changing from
working position
to transport
position is only to
be carried out on
even, firm ground.
• Never let
the mowing
mechanism run
with the mower
raised.
• Before you leave
the tractor, lower
the machine on to
ground!