Pottinger EUROTOP 601/611A Operating instructions

Operator‘s manual

GB

+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3

"Translation of the original Operating Manual"

Nr.

99 243.GB.80K.1

Double Rotary Swather

EUROTOP 601 A

(Type SK 243 : +..01001)

EUROTOP 611 A

(Type SK 243 : +..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 A is to be signed and sent to Pöttinger,document A

-

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.

GB

Dear Farmer

You have just made an excellent choice. Naturally we are very happy

and wish to congratulate you for having chosen Pöttinger. As your

agricultural partner, we offer you quality and efficiency combined with

reliable servicing.

In order to assess the spare-parts demand for our agricultural machines

and to take these demands into consideration when developing new

machines, we would ask you to provide us with some details.

Furthermore, we will also be able to inform you of new developments.

Pöttinger Newsletter

www.poettinger.at/landtechnik/index_news.htm

The latest expert information, useful links and entertainment

Dokument

D

GB-0600 Dokum D Anbaugeräte

PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH

Industriegelände 1

A-4710 Grieskirchen

Tel. 07248 / 600 -0

Telefax 07248 / 600-2511

T

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

devices at hand.

T

Operation and maintenance of machine and/or implement according to operating instructions explained to the customer.

T

Tyres checked re. correct pressure.

T

Wheel nuts checked re. tightness.

T

Drive shaft cut to correct lenght.

T

*VYYLJ[WV^LY[HRLVɈZWLLKPUKPJH[LK

T

Fitting to tractor carried out: to three-point linkage

T

Trial run carried out and no defects found.

T

Functions explained during trial run.

T

Pivoting in transporting and operating position explained.

T

Information given re. optional extras.

T

Absolute 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.

- 4 -

1100_GB-INHALT_243

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GB

CE sign

Recom-

mendations

for work

safety

All points refer-

ring to satety in

this manual are

indicated by this

sign.

Meaning of warning signs

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

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.

Do not enter rotor area while driving

motor is running.

Never reach into the crushing danger

area as long as parts may move.

Stay clear of swinging area of

implements.

495.173

Table of contents

CE sign ........................................................................ 4

Meaning of warning signs ........................................... 4

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

Hydraulic connection .................................................. 5

Lowering the machine ................................................. 5

Initial attachment to tractor ......................................... 6

Drive shaft ................................................................... 6

Preparations for initial operation ................................. 7

Distance (X) adjustment (up to 2003 model) .............. 7

Distance (X) adjustment (from 2004 model) ............... 8

Hydraulic hoses and electrical cables

......................... 8

Adjusting the step sequence valve ............................. 9

TRANSPORT POSITION

Driving on public roads (M) ....................................... 10

Take care when turning on slopes!

............................ 10

Changing to Transport position ................................. 11

WORKING POSITION

Conversion from transport to working position ........ 12

Preparing for operation ............................................. 13

Two single swaths or one side swath

........................ 14

OPERATION

Important points befor starting work ........................ 15

P.t.o. speed................................................................ 15

Hydraulic control device (ST) .................................... 15

General guidelines for working with the machine ..... 15

THE SYSTEM "MULTITAST"

Swather with „MULTITAST“ system .......................... 16

Mounting the axles .................................................... 16

Converting to operation without feeler wheel ........... 17

Converting to operation with feeler wheel ................ 17

Using the machine without the feeler wheel ............ 17

MAINTENANCE

Safety point ............................................................... 18

General maintenance hints ....................................... 18

Cleaning of machine parts ........................................ 18

Parking in the ope ..................................................... 18

Winter storage ........................................................... 18

Drive shafts ............................................................... 18

Hydraulic unit ............................................................ 18

Lubrication points ..................................................... 19

Gear........................................................................... 19

Tine arms................................................................... 20

Spring tines ............................................................... 20

Lubrication chart ....................................................... 21

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data ........................................................... 22

Defined use of the Rotary Swather ........................... 22

Position of Vehicle Identification Plate ...................... 22

Optional equipment

................................................... 25

SUPPLEMENT

Recommendations for work safety .......................... 28

Driveshaft .................................................................. 29

Lubricants ................................................................. 31

Combination of tractor and mounted implement ...... 33

- 5 -

0401-GB Anbau_243

GB

Hydraulic connection

There must be at least one double action and one single

action hydraulic connection available on the tractor.

Connecting hydraulic system to the tractor

- Only connect hydraulic system to the tractor when

stopcock is closed (position A).

EW

Connect the plug-in connection with the ”red” dust

cap to the single action control valve.

DW

Connect both plug-in connections with the ”blue”

dust caps to the double action control valve.

Lowering the machine

The machine can be lowered both from the working

position and from the transport position.

- Park machine stabily!

- Secure implement from rolling using wheel

chocks!

- Swing support stand down (5a) , secure

with locking pin (B)

- Pull off drive shaft and rest on support.

Do not rest drive shaft on safety chain!

- Close stopcock on every connector (pos. A) and then

disconnect hydraulic lines from tractor.

Should problems occur when disconnecting:

- Move servo-valve (ST) briefly to "lower" position (s).

Doing this will reduce any possible pressure remaining

in the connector and allows a trouble-free disconnection

of the hydraulic lines.

- Disconnect appliance from tractor.

Shorten total length (80 cm)

- by swinging the forward rotor unit inward

A

E

TD 26/92/16

s

h

0

ST

DW

EW

TD44/94/1

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

- 6 -

0401-GB Anbau_243

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

GB

Initial attachment to tractor

Procedure:

1. Attach shaft to tractor´s linkage drawbar

Important!

The tractor linkage drawbar must be

movable (A-B)

- Left and right lifting struts (4) must be of equal

length.

2. Secure fixing bolts using linch pin (V).

3. Fix the hydraulic lower link (5) in such a way that

the machine cannot swing out sideways.

4. Raise jackstand (10) and secure with bolt.

5. Set tractor hydraulic at correct height (H).

Ensure sufficient distance to drive shaft (X)

particularly when travelling over humps.

6. Connecting hydraulic line to tractor.

- Stopcock closed (position A)

- Connect hydraulic line (60) to tractor.

7. Lowering implement

- Stopcock opened (position E)

- Engage servo-valve (ST).

Implement is lowered slowly to the ground.

Drive shaft

Before operation, check lengths of drive shafts and

adapt if necessary (see chapter "Adaption of Drive

Shaft" in supplement B also).

Important!

Always connect wide angle joint to tractor,

not to machine!

Safety hints:

see supplement-

A1 points 7.) 8a.

- 8h.)

- 7 -

0401-GB Anbau_243

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

GB

Preparations for initial operation

Important!

1. The working position means that implement

is lowered and rotor tines are lightly touching

the ground (A1)

2. The distance (X) between drive shaft and

linkage drawbar should be at least 120 mm

when in working position (standard). Take note

of distance ”X” particularly when travelling

over humps.

3. The position of rotor tines should be roughly

parallel to the ground. A slight inclination

forward is allowed.

4. Set distance (X1) using thresded spindle

For machines with the ”MULTITAST” system, set a

shaft swivel range here which enables rotor tines

(A1) to adapt well to gound in uneven areas.

- see chapter ”THE ”MULTITAST” SYSTEM” also.

Distance (X) adjustment (up to 2003 model)

1. Attach machine to tractor and bring to working

position (see above).

2. Remove linch pin (V).

3. Swing lever (H) up (90°)

4. Turn threaded spindle accordingly.

MULTITAST system (Optional extra)

- see chapter ”THE ”MULTITAST” SYSTEM” also

For machines without ”MULTITAST”

- turn threaded spindle until it stops

(X1 =0 mm)

For machines with ”MULTITAST”

- turn threaded spindle to a distance of

X1 = 30 – 50

mm.

5. Swing lever (H) down (0°) and secure with linch

pin (V).

In this position the threaded spindle is secured against

turning.

- 8 -

0401-GB Anbau_243

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

GB

Distance (X) adjustment (from 2004 model)

1. Attach machine to tractor and bring to working

position (see above).

2. Swing lever (H) up (90°)

3. Turn threaded spindle accordingly.

MULTITAST system (Optional extra)

- see chapter ”THE ”MULTITAST” SYSTEM” also

For machines without ”MULTITAST”

- turn threaded spindle until it stops

(X1 = 190

mm)

For machines with ”MULTITAST”

- turn threaded spindle to a distance of

X1 = 220

– 240 mm.

4. Swing lever (H) down (0°).

In this position the threaded spindle is secured against

turning.

Hydraulic hoses and electrical cables

Note:

Overlengthed hydraulic hoses and electrical cables

are fitted to the machine. This enables the machine to

be coupled to various tractors

• Roll hydraulic lines and electrical cables

together appropriately and secure with

cable binders (K).

• Rotating rotor must not damage hydraulic

hoses and electrical cables.

There must always be sufficient distance to

the rotating parts even when cornering.

• Observe lengths "L1 and L2"!

- 9 -

0401-GB Anbau_243

ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

GB

Step sequence valve

Adjusting the step sequence valve

The step sequence valve regulates the step order function which raises the rotor hydraulically.

Adjusting the step sequence is carried out by turning the adjusting screw (pos. 8) on the threaded rod (pos. 3)

1. Observe general safety instructions.

2. Couple machine to tractor

3. Bring machine to working position

4. Raise rotor

The second rotor should be raised shortly before the first rotor (in the direction of travel!) is completely raised.

5. If the second rotor is raised too soon then correct the setting on the threaded rod.

6. Repeat procedure until setting is correct.

- 10 -

0200-GB TRANSPORT_243

GB

Driving on public roads (M)

• Observe the official regulations of your country.

• Travelling on open roads may only be carried out as

described in chapter "Transport position".

• Swing machine to central position (M).

• Close all hydraulic circuits (A).

• 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.

Take care when turning on slopes!

The tractor's travelling characteristics are

influenced by the weight (G) of the rotor

unit. This can lead to dangerous situations,

especially on slopes.

Danger of tipping occurs

• when the rotor units are in a raised position

• when travelling in a curve with the rotor 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.

TRANSPORT POSITION

- 11 -

0200-GB TRANSPORT_243

TRANSPORT POSITION

GB

Changing to Transport position

1. Swing machine to central position

Use double action control valve (ST)

2. Lower machine to ground.

3. Slide trap sheet (9) completely in and secure with T-

screw (K).

4. Swing all guard rails (10) up

The locking pins catch automatically in the final

position.

5. Detach all tine arms and put on (position 1).

Attention!

All tine arms must always be taken off. The

rotor could turn by itself during travel.

6. Swing machine up into transport position (T1).

Use single action control valve (ST)

7. Close stop valves (position A)

For safety, travel on roads only with stop valves

closed!

Pos. 1

A

E

TD44/94/8

ST

Safety

hints:

see supplement-

A1 points 7.), 8a.

- 8h.)

• Changing from

working positi-

on to transport

position is only to

be carried out on

even, firm ground.

• For safety

reasons, turn off

drive shaft and

wait for rotor to

stop completely.

- 12 -

0300-GB ARBEITSSTELLUNG_243

GB

Conversion from transport to working

position

1. Stopcock opened (position E).

2. Make sure that swivel area is free and that

nobody is standing in the danger area.

3. Lower both rotor units into operating position

(A1).

• Move single action servo-valve (ST) to "lower"

position and lower rotor units to the ground.

4. Swing guard rails (6), left and right, outward

- Release lock (A)

- The locking pins catch automatically in the final

position.

A

E

TD44/94/8

ST

Montage-

positionen

159-02-47

Caution!

Stand clear of

implement's

swivel range.

Caution!

Changing from

working position

to transport

position is only to

be carried out on

even, firm ground.

WORKING POSITION

- 13 -

0300-GB ARBEITSSTELLUNG_243

WORKING POSITION

GB

Preparing for operation

1. Install all tine arms onto both rotors.

• Place tine bearers onto rotor arms and secure with

linch pin.

2. Swing all guard rails (6) (left and right) to the

safeguarding position.

3. Pull trap sheet out and secure with fixing

screw

(maximal 50 cm - Collision-danger).

Normal adjustment is a gap of about 40cm from

tines.

TD 44/94/11

6

6a

z 40 cm

4. The tine height is adjusted using the crank

handle (8)

Tines should lightly touch the ground. An adjustment

that is to deep will dirty the forage or damage the

turf.

up to 2003 model from 2004 model

159-02-52

max. 50 cm

Caution!

Do not enter rotor

area while driving

motor is running.

- 14 -

0300-GB ARBEITSSTELLUNG_243

WORKING POSITION

GB

Two single swaths or one side swath

1. Setting for two single swaths

A second trap sheet can be used in this operating

position (optional extra).

• Swing the rear rotor to the correct position (R2).

2. Setting for a large side swath.

In this operating position only one large swath is formed

on the left side of the implement. The left rear rotor

takes on the swath already formed by the front rotor.

• The second trap sheet (44a) can be used or it can

be removed.

• Swing the rear rotor to the left operating position

(L2).

3. Setting for a small swath

In this operating position only one swath is formed on

the left side of the implement. The rear rotor therefore

has no essential function.

• The second trap sheet (44a) can be used or it can

be removed.

• Swing the rear rotor to the central position (M2).

159-02-17

44a L2

159-02-16

44a

R2

159-02-18

44a

M2

- 15 -

0200-GB Einsatz_243

GB

Important points befor starting work

1. Turn p.t.o. on.

Turn the p.t.o. on only when all safety devices (coverings,

protective aprons, casings, etc.) are in proper condition

and attached to the implement in the correct protective

positions.

2. Switch-on the machine only in working position

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 machine is equipped for.

P.t.o. speed

-

P.t.o. speed max. = 540 rpm

The most favourable p.t.o. rpm is

about 450 rpm.

- Should the forage be pulled back from the swath into

the raked strips (untidy operation), then the p.t.o. rpm

is to be reduced.

Hydraulic control device (ST)

- Put hydraulic control device (ST) into "free gear" (floating

position or "lower").

Safety

hints!

(see supplement-

A1 points 1, 2, 3

and 4)

All work in the

immediate area

of the rotors may

only be carried

out when the

p.t.o. is switched

off.

General guidelines for working with the

machine

Caution!

Do not enter rotor area while driving motor

is running.

- Choose the speed of travel so that all crops are picked

up thoroughly.

- In cases of overloading, shift down one gear.

- In order to obtain tidy raking operation, the rotor must

be as horizontal as possible. A very slight inclination

forward is allowed.

- The tine height is adjusted using the crank handle (8).

Tines should lightly touch the ground. An adjustment

that is to deep will dirty the forage or damage the

turf.

Setting the feeler wheel (optional equipment)

- The tine height is set by inserting the linch pin in the

relevant position.

Tines should lightly touch the ground.

An adjustment that is to deep will dirty the forage or

damage the turf.

495.173

159-02-39

V

OPERATION

- 16 -

1000_GB-Multitast_243

GB

Swather with „MULTITAST“ system

General

Machines with the ”MULTITAST” system have feeler wheels installed. The rotor units are therefore not rigidly fixed, but

can be swung up and down (approx. 4°) through hinges.

Using the feeler wheel enables the tines to attain optimum ground adaption (4°) even on extremely uneven surfaces.

As the tines are located quite close to the feeler wheel they are able to follow the uneven ground optimumly. The result

is very tidy raking.

Important!

Converting to the

relative operation

is described on

the next page.

Please follow

the directions

exactly in order to

prevent damage

to the machine.

THE SYSTEM "MULTITAST"

Machine with feeler wheel:

- the front axle faces forward

- the rear axle faces the rear

Machine without feeler wheel:

- the front axle does not face forward

- likewise, the rear axle does not face the rear

Mounting the axles

- 17 -

1000_GB-Multitast_243

GB

THE SYSTEM "MULTITAST"

Converting to operation without feeler

wheel

1. Remove axle (Pos. 4b)

2. Remove 6 (M14 x 35) screws

3. Swivel the axle bearer around 180° to the rear (4a) and

refit

4. Refit the axle (pos. 4)

5. Aline both rotary units as parallel as possible on even

ground

6. Remove hydraulic cylinder (Hyd) and fit conversion kit

spindle (6)

- Adjust the spindle (6) so that the rotor tines are

positioned as parallel as possible to the ground

(A1).

7. Correctly set the distance (X1) using threaded spindle

- see chapter ”Attaching to the Tractor” also.

8. Remove (2) feeler wheel

Converting to operation with feeler

wheel

1. Only install feeler wheel (2) left (see accompanying

retrofit manual for feeler wheel 243,32,001,0)

2. Lower both rotary units onto even ground

3. Remove accompanying spindle (6)

4. Install hydraulic cylinder (Hyd)

5. Correctly set the distance (X1) using threaded

spindle

- see chapter ”Attaching to the Tractor” also.

Using the machine without the feeler wheel

Particular operating conditions require that the feeler

wheel (2) be removed.

• When working without the feeler wheel (2) the turning

joint of the rotary unit must be fixed. Otherwise the

rotary unit will tip down and the tines will then dig into

the ground.

However ground adaption with a fixed turning joint is no

longer optimal. For this reason, this type of operation

should be avoided as often as possible.

- 18 -

GB

0400_GB-BA-Allg. Wartung

Parking in the ope

When parking in the open for

long periods of time, clean

piston rods and then coat

with grease.

FETT

TD 49/93/2

Safety

points!

• Turn engine off

when adjustment,

service and repair

work is to be

done.

• Do not work un-

der the machine

without safe

support.

• Retighten all

screws after the

first hours of

operation..

Cleaning of machine parts

Attention!

Do not use high-pressure washers for the

cleaning of bearing- and hydraulic parts.

- Danger of rust!

- After cleaning, grease the machine according to the

lubrication chart and carry out a short test run.

- Cleaning with too high pressure may do damage to

varnish.

Safety point

• Turn engine off when adjustment, service and repair

work is to be done.

Hydraulic unit

Caution! Danger of injury or infection!

Under high pressure, escaping fluids can penetrate

the skin. Therefore seek immediate medical help!

After the first 10 operating hours and then every

consecutive 50 operating hours

- Check the hydraulic unit and lines for tightness and

retighten screw connections if necessary.

Before operation

- Check hydraulic hoses for wear.

Replace worn or damaged hydraulic hoses immediately.

The replacement hoses must meet the manufacturer’s

technical requirements.

Hose lines are subject to natural ageing. The period of

use should not exceed 5 – 6 years.

Winter storage

- Thoroughly clean machine before storage.

- Put up protection against weather.

- Change or replenish gear oil.

- Protect exposed parts from rust.

- Lubricate all greasing points according to lubrication

chart.

Drive shafts

- see notes in the supplement

For maintenance please note!

The instructions in this operating manual are always

valid.

In case there are no special instructions available, then

the notes in the accompanying drive shaft manufacturer´

instructions are valid.

Repair In-

structions

Please refer to

repair instructions

in supplement (if

available)

MAINTENANCE

General maintenance hints

In order to keep the implement in

good condition after long periods

of operation, please observe the

following points:

- Tighten all screws after the first

hours of operation.

In particular check:

- blade screws on the mowers

- tine screws on the swather and tedder.

Spare part

a. The

original components and accessories

have

been designed especially for these machines and

appliances.

b. We want to make it quite clear that components and

accesories that have not been supplied by us have not

been tested by us.

c. The installation and/or use of such products can,

therefore, negatively change or influence the

construction characteristics of the appliance. We are not

liable for damages caused by the use of components

and accessories that have not been supplied by us.

d. Alterations and the use of auxiliary parts that are

not permitted by the manufacturer render all liability

invalid.

- 19 -

0300-GB Wartung_243

MAINTENANCE

GB

Lubrication points

Symbols have been stuck on the

machine at various points. These

indicate one or more lubrication

points.

• Remove cover (90)

• Grease lubrication points according to lubrication

chart.

Gear

- Change oil after the first 50 operating hours.

Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be changed

annually.

- Change oil after 100

h

at the latest.

Amount of oil in upper gears: 1,2 Liter SAE 90

Amount of oil in lower gears:

1,23 Liter SAE 90

FETT

GB

- 20 -

0600_GB-Zinkenarmwartung_2611

MAINTENANCE

Take Note!

Check the shaft

gap at least once

per year

• In normal operation the gap (A) should be approx. 1

mm. If shaft play (W) is greater then it can be corrected

with washers

• If the

gap (A

) is greater than 4 mm then change the

gap (A) is greater than 4 mm then change the gap (A

bushings (B) on the inner side of the tine arms. Otherwise

consequent damage can occur to the machine.

Tine arms

Spring tines

•

Check the spring tines fastening bolts after the first 10

operating hours and tighten if necessary

From the 2007 model *

An additional spacer (U) will be fitted on the outer tines

(ZA)

- longer bolts will be needed (80 mm)

- for this the bolts will be fitted with the head at the

top

U

ZA

S

* Applies to Eurotop 421A / 421N / 461N / 601 / 691 / 771 / 881

Page is loading ...

Pottinger EUROTOP 601/611A Operating instructions

Pottinger EUROTOP 601/611A Operating instructions

in other languages

Related papers