Pottinger TOP 842 C Operating instructions

Operator‘s manual

Translation of the original Operating Manual

Nr.

TOP 842 C

(Type SK 2740 : + . . 00240)

TOP 882 C

(Type SK 2742 : + . . 00001)

TOP 962 C

(Type SK 2741 : + . . 00004)

Double rotary swather

99+2740.EN.80W.0

1900_GB-PAGE 2

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Industriegelände 1

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Tel. 07248 / 600 -0

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Confirmation is required to prove that the machine and the operating instructions have been properly handed over. For this purpose you have

received a confirmation e-mail from Pöttinger. If you have not received this mail, please contact your local dealer. Your dealer can fill in the hand-

over declaration online.

 Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating

devices at hand.

 Operation, commissioning and maintenance of the machine or device discussed and explained to the customer on the basis

of the operating instructions.

 Check tyres for correct air pressure.

 Check wheel nuts for tight t.

 Correct PTO shaft speed indicated.

 Adaptation to the tractor carried out: Three point adjustment

 Cardan shaft correctly cut to length.

 Test run carried out and no defects detected.

 Function explanation during test run.

 Swivel in transport and working position explained.

 Information about optional equipment is given.

 Indication of unconditional reading of the operating instructions.

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Table of conTenTs

Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING SIGNS

Warning signs ............................................................ 5

Introduction ................................................................ 9

SYMBOLS USED

CE mark ................................................................... 10

Safety hints: ............................................................. 10

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

Travelling with implement in tow ...............................11

Coupling and uncoupling the implement .................. 11

Regulations for Use ..................................................11

Travelling on roads .................................................... 11

Before starting work ..................................................11

Checking before operation ........................................11

Overview .................................................................. 12

SPECIFICATION

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Tractor ...................................................................... 13

Ballast weights ......................................................... 13

Lifting unit (three-point linkage) ............................... 13

Necessary hydraulic connections .............................14

Power connections required .....................................14

ATTACHING THE MACHINE

General safety information ....................................... 15

Before initially attaching the machine ...................... 15

Attaching the machine ............................................. 15

Securing of unbraked devices by means of a tear-off

chain ........................................................................ 16

Parking the machine .................................................17

OPERATION

General guidelines on working with the machine .... 18

From transport position to working position ............. 18

From headland to working position .......................... 19

From working position to headland position ............. 20

Settings on rotor chassis.......................................... 20

1. Set cross slope..................................................... 20

2a Set raking height (mechanically) ......................... 21

2b. Set raking height (hydraulic) .............................. 21

3. Aligning the indicators .......................................... 23

Adjust feeler wheels ................................................. 23

Setting the distance of the outer feeler wheel .......... 23

Example: left rotor with tandem chassis: ................. 24

Cardan shaft speed ................................................. 26

Swath apron (optional equipment) ........................... 26

Single rotor operation (variant) ................................ 26

Hydraulic working width adjustment ........................ 27

Setting the cam track ............................................... 28

Setting the headland height (both sides) ................. 28

Manual switching between swath width and rake

height ....................................................................... 28

Skids (optional) ........................................................ 29

TRANSPORT

Safety advice ........................................................... 31

From working to transport position........................... 31

From headland to transport position ........................ 32

Tine arm holder operation ........................................ 33

Driving on public roads ............................................ 33

Machine dimensions in transport position................ 34

Reducing the transport height (only TOP 842 C and

TOP 962 C) .............................................................. 34

Tine covering ........................................................... 35

WORKING ON SLOPES

Working on slopes ................................................... 37

Folding on slopes ..................................................... 37

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Safety advice ........................................................... 38

General maintenance information ............................ 38

Cleaning of machine parts ....................................... 38

Parking in the open .................................................. 38

Winter storage.......................................................... 38

Articulated shafts ..................................................... 39

Hydraulic unit ........................................................... 39

MAINTENANCE

General safety information ....................................... 40

Transmission ............................................................ 40

Chassis .................................................................... 40

Set tyre tracking .......................................................41

Tyres ........................................................................41

Tine arms ..................................................................41

Rotor unit ................................................................. 42

Spring tines .............................................................. 43

Disposal of old equipment ....................................... 43

Raising the machine ................................................ 44

Maintenance Setting the working width ................ 44

Skid maintenance .................................................... 44

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM

Coupling the air brake hoses .................................. 46

Safety advice ........................................................... 46

Maintenance ............................................................ 46

Adaptation of the brake system when changing

tyres ......................................................................... 47

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM

Safety advice ........................................................... 48

Coupling the brake hose .......................................... 48

Maintenance ............................................................ 48

Adapting to the tyres ................................................ 48

Lubrication chart ...................................................... 49

TOP 842 C / TOP 882 C / TOP 962 C ..................... 50

TOP 842 C / TOP 882 C / TOP 962 C hydraulic

plan .......................................................................... 52

HYDRAULIC PLAN

TOP 842 C / TOP 882 C / TOP 962 C hydraulic plan

with single rotor operation ........................................ 53

TOP 842 C / TOP 882 C / TOP 962 C hydraulic

plan with single- rotor operation and rake height

adjustment ............................................................... 54

SERVICE

Circuit diagram ......................................................... 55

Cable harness .......................................................... 56

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data .......................................................... 57

Connections required .............................................. 58

Optional equipment: ................................................. 58

Variations: ................................................................ 58

Designated use of the swath rotor ........................... 58

Type plate ................................................................ 58

Type plate position ................................................... 58

Tyres ........................................................................ 59

SUPPLEMENT

SAFETY ADVICE

Lubricants ................................................................ 69

Combination of tractor and mounted implement ...... 72

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Warning signs

#

(Number)

Illustration Description

(Order number)

1

(1)

Before initial start-up, adapt the cardan shaft length to the relevant

tractor. See operating manual chapter "Cardan shaft attachment"

(495.851)

2

(1)

Secure your right to product liability by signing the delivery decla-

ration (495.713)

3

(1)

494.695

Nach den ersten Betriebsstunden

Muttern bzw. Schrauben nachziehen.

Resserer les vis écrous après les 10

premières heures de fonctionnement.

Tighten nuts and screws after the

first 10 hours of operation.

Na de eerste 10 werkuren bouton en

moeren natrekken.

Tighten the screw connections after the first hours of operation!

(494.695)

4

(2)

Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as parts can

move there. (495.154)

5

(1)

Shut engine off and remove key before carrying out maintenance

or repair work. (495.165)

6

(1)

540

Maximum hydraulic pressure and cardan shaft speed. (495.310)

7

(2)

Do not enter the danger area around the rotors as long as they are

moving. Wait until the rotors have come to a standstill. (495.173)

8

(4)

Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as parts can

move there. (495.171)

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Warning signs

9

(2)

Opening for a transport hook (495.404)

10

(1)

494.529

Read the operating instructions before putting the device into op

-

eration! (494.529)

11

(2)

bsb 449 567

495.166

Do not remain within the swivel range of the rotor arms. (495.166)

12

(2)

Stipulated tyre pressure (495.668)

13

(31)

Grease nipple position for lubrication (494.646)

14

(1)

495.295/19

The machine swings wide and high during folding Keep a safe

distance from high voltage pylons and other obstacles.

495.295

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2200_EN-WARNING SIGNS_2723

Warning signs

Position of the warning signs

2

3

4

5

10

8

4

8

11

12

13

12

6

8

13

13 13

1

13131314

13

1313

13

1313

11

081-018-006

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2200_EN-WARNING SIGNS_2723

Warning signs

081-18-004

Not for TOP 882 C

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inTroducTion

1700_GB-Introduction

Introduction

Dear Customer

These Operating Instructions are intended to allow you

to familiarise yourself with the implement and provide

you with clear information on safe and correct handling,

care and maintenance. Thus please take the time to read

these Instructions.

These Operating Instructions comprise part of the imple-

ment. They are to be kept at a suitable location and acces-

sible to staff over the entire service life of the implement.

Instructions based on the national provisions regarding

protection against accidents, road traffic and environmental

protection are also to be applied additionally.

Any persons commissioned with the operation, maintenance

or transport of the implement must read and understand

these Instructions, in particular the safety information, prior

to starting work. Any warranty claims lapse on non-obser-

vance of these Instructions.

In case you have questions related to this operation manual

or further questions about this implement, please contact

your dealer.

Care and maintenance performed in good time and scru-

pulously according to the maintenance intervals specified

ensure operational and traffic safety as well as the reliability

of the implement.

Use only the original spare parts and accessories from

Pöttinger or accepted by Pöttinger. For those parts relia-

bility, safety and suitability for Pöttinger machines can be

assured. Warranty claims lapse if non-approved parts are

used. The use of original parts is also recommended after

the warranty period has expired to maintain the performance

of the implement in the long term.

Product liability legislation obliges the manufacturer and

the authorised dealer to issue Instructions when selling

implements and to instruct customers in the use with refer-

ence to the safety, operating and maintenance regulations.

Confirmation in the form of a declaration of transfer is

required to verify that the implement and Instructions have

been transferred correctly. The declaration of transfer was

attached to the implement on delivery.

Every self-employed person and farmer is an entrepreneur

within the meaning of the product liability legislation. In

accordance with the laws of product liability, entrepre-

neurial property damages are excluded from the liability.

All damage to property within the meaning of the product

liability legislation is regarded as damage caused by the

implement but not to the implement.

These Operating Instructions are integral part of the imple-

ment delivery scope. You should therefore hand them over to

the new owner if ownership of the implement is transferred.

Train and instruct the new owner in the regulations stated.

The Pöttinger Service-Team wishes you good luck.

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EN

symbols used

CE mark

The CE mark, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates outwardly that this machine conforms to the engineering

guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines.

EU Declaration of Conformity (see Attachment)

By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine that

is brought into service complies with all relevant fundamental safety and health requirements.

Safety hints:

These Operating Instructions contain the

following Figures:

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 observe the instructions marked this

way, there is the risk of a severe injury.

• All instructions in such text sections must be

followed!

CAUTION

If you do not observe the instructions marked this

way, there is the risk of an injury.

• All instructions in such text sections must be

followed!

NOTE

If you do not observe the instructions marked this

way, there is the risk of material damage.

• All instructions in such text sections must be

followed!

TIP

The text sections marked in this way provide you with

special recommendations and advise regarding the

economical use of the implement.

ENVIRONMENT

The text sections marked in this way provide practices

and advice on environmental protection.

The features marked as (optional) are only available as

standard with specific implement versions or are only

offered for specific versions as optional equipment or are

only offered in certain countries.

Figures may deviate from your implement in detail and are

to be taken as illustrations of operating principle.

Designations such as right and left always apply as the

direction of travel unless the text or illustrations clearly

show otherwise.

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Travelling with implement in tow

The attached implement influences the travelling

characteristics of the towing vehicle.

• Danger of tipping exists when working on slopes.

• The driving must be adapted to the corresponding

terrain and ground conditions.

• The towing vehicle is to

be sufficiently equiped

with weights at the front

or at the rear in order to

guarantee the steering

and braking capacity (a

minimum of 20% of the

vehicle's tare weight on

the front axle).

• Transporting people on the implement is not

permitted.

Coupling and uncoupling the implement

• Danger of injury exists when coupling the implement

to the tractor!

• When coupling, do not stand between tractor and

implement while tractor is reversing !

• No-one must enter the area between tractor and

implement unless both vehicles have been secured

against rolling with wheel chocks !

• Drive shaft connection or disconnection is only to

be undertaken when the motor has stopped.

Regulations for Use

Regulations for Use: See chapter „Technical Data“.

• The trailer‘s load limits (permitted axle load, support

load, total weight) may not be exceeded.The relevant

details are located on the right side of the trailer.

• In addition, observe the power limits of the tractor

being used.

Travelling on roads

• Observe the road rules

General safety tips

20%

Kg

Before starting work

a. Before commencing work, the operator must be aware

of all operating devices and functions.The learning

of these is too late after having already commenced

operation!

b. Before commencing any work check that implement

is safe for road travel and operation.

c. The danger of being crushed or cut exists in the Pick-

up, cutting unit, tailgate and upper extension areas.

d. Before driving the vehicle, the driver must ensure that

nobody will be endangered and that no obstructions

are present. If the tractor driver does not have a clear

view of the roadway immediately behind the implement,

he must be guided when reversing.

e. Observe the safety information fixed to implement.

An explanation of what the individual graphic warning

symbols mean can be found on page 5.

f. Observe also the tips in the respective chapters and

in the supplement to this operating manual.

Checking before operation

The following tips should make preparing the implement

for operation easier. Detailled information for individual

points can be found in the respective chapters in this

operating manual.

1. Check that all safety equipment (covers, casings, etc.)

is in good condition and fixed in the proper positions

of protection on the implement

2. Grease and oil the implement according to the

lubrication chart. Check the gearing for tightness and

the oil level.

3. Check that tyres have the correct air pressure.

4. Check that wheel nuts are sitting firmly.

5. Ensure the correct p.t.o.-r.p.m.

6. Make the electrical connections to the tractor and

check that they are correct. Take note of the tips in

the operating manual!

7. Carry out the following adaptions:

• Drawbar height

• Cardan shaft length

8. Secure the implement only with the equipment

provided.

9. Cut drive shaft to correct length and check that overload

safeguard is functioning (see Supplement)

10.

Check the electronic unit function.

11.

Connect hydraulic lines to tractor.

• Check hydraulic hoses for damage and wear.

• Ensure the correct connection.

12.

All swivelling parts must be secured against dangerous

position changes.

13.

Check parking brake and service brake functions.

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GB

specificaTion

Designations:

1. Inner feeler wheel

2 Transport locking device

3. Right rotor unit

4. Working width limiters

5. Tine bearing rack

6. Chassis

Overview

13

12

14

7. Left rotor unit

8 Outer feeler wheel (optional equipment)

9. Swath curtain

10. Tine cover

11. Lower link mounting and support stand

12. Spare wheel suspension bracket

13. Hose holder

14. Markings for maximum steering lock

3

2

1

9

11

10

8

7

6

1

4 5

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en

TracTor requiremenTs

Tractor

To operate the implements the following tractor requirements

must be met:

- Tractor power:

TOP 842 C / TOP 882 C from 55 kW / 75 HP

TOP 962 C from 62kW / 85HP

- Attaching: Lower link Cat. II

- Connections: See table "Necessary hydraulic and

power connections"

Ballast weights

The front of the tractor must have sufficient ballast weights

to guarantee braking and steering capabilities.

DANGER

Risk of death or property damage due to incorrect

tractor balast.

• The front axle of the tractor must always be

loaded with at least 20% of the tractor's tare

weight to guarantee the steering and braking

capacity of the tractor/trailer unit.

20%

Kg

Lifting unit (three-point linkage)

371-08-16

- The tractor’s lifting unit (three-point linkage) must be

designed for the occurring load. (See technical data)

- The lifting struts are to be set at the same length (4)

using the appropriate adjusting device

(See the tractor manufacturer’s operating manual)

- Select the rear position if the lifting rods can be set in

various positions on the lower link. This relieves the

pressure on the tractor’s hydraulic system.

- The limiting chain or lower link stabilisers (5) are to

be set so that the attached machine CANNOT move

sideways. (Safety measure for transportation)

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en

TracTor requiremenTs

Necessary hydraulic connections

Design Consumer Single-acting

hydraulic connection Double-acting

hydraulic connection

Standard Lifting and lowering the rotor units X*)

Hydraulic working width adjustment X

*) Floating position required

Power connections required

Design Consumer Pin Volt Power connection

Standard Lighting 7-pin 12 V DC According to DIN-ISO 1724

Variant electrohydraulic single rotor

operation 2-pin 12 V DC according to DIN-9680

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aTTaching The machine

General safety information

see Supplement A1 point 8a. - h.)

Before initially attaching the machine

1. Check the transportation locks:

If the distance between the locking hooks and lifting cylinder

bearing bolts is unevenly set, then the locking function will

be affected. Therefore, the distance must be checked by

the dealer after receiving the machine.

Attaching the machine

WARNING

Risk of serious injury from crushing when attaching

the machine to the lower links.

• When coupling to the lower links, take

special care not to get stuck or get caught in

between.

NOTE

Material damage due to lateral movement of the device

in the mounting frame.

• Adjust the limiting chains and stabilizers of

the lower links in such a way that no lateral

stability of the attachment is possible.

NOTE

Property damage through improperly attaching the

machine.

• Mount the chassis frame horizontally to the

tractor's lifting gear.

1. Couple the headstock on the tractor:

- Switch off PTO shaft

- Attach headstock to the lower link of the tractor

- Properly secure coupling pin

- Position chassis frame correctly

2. Fold up support stand

CAUTION

Risk of injury from improperly mounted machine.

• The machine may fall to the ground when

the support leg is removed. Check that the

implement and tractor are properly connect-

ed.

- Unlock support stand from the bolt

- Push support stand down with your foot and fold up

CAUTION

Risk of injury through raised support stand

• Mind the self-opening support stand

when unlocking it.

- The bolt engages automatically

3. Make electrical connections

Lighting:

- Attach 7-pin plug to tractor (E3)

- Check that the lighting functions on the machine

Single rotor operation (variant):

- Couple the 2-pin plug on the tractor

4. Connect hydraulics

- Place lever on tractor control unit at floating position

(0)

- Ensure clean plug connections

- Connect hydraulic hoses

- Install the cord (Standard) or the cable and the control

unit (single-rotor variant) in the tractor cabin

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aTTaching The machine

5. Fit cardan shaft

- Switch engine off and remove ignition key.

- Before fitting the cardan shaft, clean and grease the

machine's connection profiles and the pto.

- To start, install the wide-angle joint to the

machine.

- Then attach the cardan shaft to the tractor's pto.

- Secure the guard tubes for all cardan shafts against

rotating by attaching the safety chains.

DANGER

Life-threatening danger exists when cardan

shaft length is unadapted

• Before initial operation, check the

length of the cardan shaft and adapt if

necessary.

• A tractor change is considered to be

an initial operation.

• See chapter "Adapting the Cardan

shaft" in Appendix B.

025-05-04

L2

Trimming process

- To adjust the length, hold cardan shaft halves in the

shortest operating position (L2) next to one another

and mark.

Shortest possible operating position (L2):

1. Lower hoist completely

2. Steering turned to lock.

(see adjacent illustration)

For details see Chapter "Adapting the cardan shaft" in

supplement B of these Operating Instructions.

6. Releasing the emergency brake

1. Press the key (1), in order to unlock the crank from

the parking position.

2. Turn the crank (2) at 180°, in order to operate it.

1

2

Parking position Rotary position

3. Unlock the parking brake of the machine.

4. Put the crank into parking position.

NOTE

Risk of material damage due to the crank protruding

from the parking brake

• Lock the crank of the parking brake in park-

ing position after use!

Securing of unbraked devices by means

of a tear-off chain

The operator must protect unbraked devices against loss

during travel by means of a tear-off chain. Mounting points

on the device side depend on the type of connection. Please

refer to the illustrations below:

1. Breakaway chain for lower link hitch:

094-18-402

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aTTaching The machine

Parking the machine

DANGER

Life-threatening danger exists through unpredictable

tractor or machine movements

• Park the machine only on ﬁrm, level ground.

• Secure the tractor against unintentional

rolling.

• Stop the engine.

• Remove the key.

• Secure the machine against tipping with

supports (1).

TIP

The machine can be parked in either the working position

or transport position.

1. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition

key.

2. Fold in the support stand

- Unlock spring-loaded bolts (B)

- Swivel support stand (5a) up and let it engage

3. Uncouple lines and the drivetrain

- Pull the cardan shaft off and place it on the support

(6).

- Uncouple the hydraulic lines and place them in the

hose support (7) (If problems occur, bring the control

unit to floating position)

7

6

- Remove the cord (Standard) or the cable and the

control unit (single rotor raising) from the tractor

cabin

- Uncouple electric cable from tractor and place it on

the cable holder (7) (For single rotor operation, two

electric cables need to be uncoupled.)

4. Pulling the emergency brake

NOTE

Risk of material damage due to the crank protruding

from the parking brake

• Lock the crank of the parking brake in park-

ing position after use!

4. Unhitch unit from tractor.

5. Secure machine with anti-theft device

1. Install anti-theft device on the mounting

2. Secure the anti-theft device with a padlock.

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operaTion

General guidelines on working with the

machine

DANGER

Life-threatening danger exists through rotating rotors

and folding arms

• Turn the rake off before leaving the cabin.

• Switch off engine and remove ignition key

prior to any adjustment, maintenance or

repair work.

• Only carry out work in the rotor area when

the PTO shaft is stationary.

• Do not enter the rotor area while the drive

motor is running.

• Before switching on the drive motor, make

sure that the working area is free and that

no one is in the danger zone.

495.173

WARNING

Risk of serious injury due to thrown material and

stones

• Ensure that nobody is near the rake during

operation.

• Stop work as soon as anybody enters the

danger zone.

• Ensure that nobody is in the danger area

before starting the rake.

NOTE

Risk of damage to property due to collision if the

maximum steering angle is exceeded.

• Deﬂect when you see this pop-up, otherwise

the PTO could break!

TIP

Select a driving speed that ensures the entire crop is

harvested cleanly.

From transport position to working

position

075-09-05

DANGER

Life-threatening danger through machine tipping over.

• Carry out the change from working position

to transport position, and vice versa, only on

level, ﬁrm ground!

DANGER

Life-threatening danger exists through moving parts

when changing from transport to working position.

• Make sure that the swivel range is clear and

that no-one is standing in the danger area.

• Switch on the PTO shaft drive only after all

guards have been moved to the working

position.

• Do not enter the danger zone yourself.

TIP

The rotors should be lowered in one go. If stopped in the

meantime, undefined lifting and lowering movements of

individual rotors may occur.

Lowering the rotor

TIP

Only for hydraulic rake height adjustment:

Lowering or raising the rotors in the transport position for

the purpose of unlocking the bolt is only possible if both

rotors are set to working width via the comfort control.

1. Release the locking bolts by simultaneously:

a. Setting the control unit 1 (rotor arms) to "Raise"

b. Pulling on the rope (or pushing the comfort-control

button)

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2. Unlock the transport safeguard flap by setting control

unit 2 (double-acting) to "Raise". And lift the transport

safety flap up to the clearance position (F).

TIP

If you move beyond the free-travel drive position (F),

the transport safety flap will fall back down (K).

If this happens: Move the excavation flap downwards

and raise the transport safety flap until it is back in the

free-travel drive position (F).

STOP

F

K

TIP

To stop the folding of the rotor arms from the transport

position to the headland, actuate the wire rope hoist or

the comfort control (option)

3. Swivel rotor arms in working position by moving control

unit 1 (single-acting) to float position.

4. If tine arms have been removed:

TIP

When the TOP 962 C is in the transport position, the tine

arms must always be removed in order to conform with

the statutory transport height.

With the TOP 842 C, the tine arms must be removed to

attain a transport height of 3.6 m.

a. Refit the removed tine arms

CAUTION

Risk of injury through ejected tine rotor

• Observe the direction of rotation of the

tines and the spring pins when reat-

taching the tines. The spring pin must

close in the rotation direction.

• Check the spring cotter pins for

damage, deformation, and that spring

clamps are functioning.

b. Extending the rotor arms (TOP 962 C only)

In order to fold the hoop guard to the next stage, extend

the tine arm until the pointer (2) reaches the folding area

(3).

2

3

c. Folding the hoop guard down

From headland to working position

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1. Swivel the rotor arms in working position by moving

control unit 1 (single-acting) to the float position.

- The cardan shaft drive does not have to be switched

off.

TIP

In the working position, switch the tractor's control valve

to the float position so that a clean ground adaptation of

the rotor units results.

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From working position to headland

position

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1. Swivel the rotor arms to the headland position by moving

control unit 1 (single-acting) to "Raise".

Operate control unit 1 until the height no longer changes.

(If the headland height is not appropriate see "Setting

headland height")

Settings on rotor chassis

Requirements:

- level and firm ground

- 1.5 bar pressure in all tyres

- The machine is attached to the tractor and in the working

position

1. Set cross slope

The rotor chassis should be slightly inclined to

the swath side to ensure clean rake work. The side

rake start should be approx. 1.0-1.5 cm higher.

1. Lower the rotor unit using the crank handle

(1) until the inner tines just touch the ground.

TIP

After adjustment, secure the crank (1) using the

retaining clip.

1

2. Set the outer tines to approx. 1.0 - 1.5 cm above

the ground.

TIP

All wheels (a, b, c) can be adjusted using

the eccentric screw.

a1

b1

b2

ca2

With the TOP 962 C, the double feeler wheel

(C) can be adjusted using an adjusting

spindle.

a1

b1 b2

c

a2

Equally adjust the wheels which are located

on one side of the rotor unit (a1 and a2 and/

or b1 and b2).

a. Eccentric screw system:

3

2

a1

b1

b2

c

a2

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