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Poettinger TOP 842 C User Manual

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Operator‘s manual
GB
+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3
"Translation of the original Operating Manual"
Nr. 99 2740.GB.80Q.0
• Double Rotary Swather
TOP 842 C
(Type SK 2740 : + . . 00001)
TOP 962 C
(Type SK 2741 : + . . 00001)

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Poettinger TOP 842 C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rotor diameter3.70 m
Tine arms per rotor13
Tines per arm4
Number of Rotors2
Max. Working Speed15 km/h
Working width7.7 to 8.4 m

Summary

Operator's manual

Product liability, information obligation

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY

CE sign

Meaning of warning signs

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

Travelling with implement in tow

Influences towing vehicle characteristics, danger of tipping on slopes.

Coupling and uncoupling the implement

Danger of injury when coupling/uncoupling. Ensure safety.

Regulations for Use

Adhere to load limits, power limits, and road rules.

Before starting work

Operator must know functions, check implement safety, be aware of dangers.

Checking before operation

Check safety equipment, grease/oil, tyre pressure, wheel nuts, PTO, electrics.

Overview

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Tractor

Specifies required tractor power, hitching, and connections.

Ballast weights

Importance of front axle ballast for steering and braking.

Lifting gear (three-point linkage)

Requirements for tractor lifting unit and adjustment of struts.

Necessary hydraulic connections

Details hydraulic connections for rotor lift and working width.

Power connections required

Specifies electrical connections for lighting and electro-hydraulic control.

ATTACHING THE MACHINE

Before initially attaching the machine

Check transportation locks and dealer inspection.

Attaching the machine

Procedures for coupling to tractor, support stand, electrical, hydraulics, and cardan shaft.

ATTACHING THE MACHINE - Operations

Trimming process

Adjusting driveshaft length for correct operation.

Parking the machine

Instructions on how to safely park the machine.

OPERATION

General guidelines on working with the machine

Safety and operational advice for using the machine.

From transport position to working position

Step-by-step guide to deploy the machine.

Lowering the rotor

Procedure for safely lowering the rotor arms.

OPERATION - Rotor and Chassis Settings

When tine arms have been removed

Procedures for tine arm removal and refitting.

From headland position to working position

Steps to transition from headland to working mode.

From working position to headland position

Steps to transition from working to headland mode.

Settings on rotor chassis

Requirements and steps for setting rotor chassis incline.

OPERATION - Rotor Adjustments

Adjusting the outer tines

How to adjust outer tine height using eccentric or spindle systems.

Adjusting rake height

Procedure for setting the rake height using a hand crank.

OPERATION - Indicators and Alignment

Aligning the indicators

Steps to align height indicators on both rotor units.

OPERATION - Tandem Chassis Example

Example - left rotor with tandem chassis

Detailed steps for setting up a left rotor with tandem chassis.

OPERATION - Swath Apron and Cardan Shaft

Cardan shaft speed

Recommended and maximum cardan shaft speeds.

Swath apron height

How to adjust the swath apron height.

OPERATION - Single Rotor and Working Width

Single rotor operation (variant)

How to operate with only one rotor.

Hydraulic working width adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the working width.

OPERATION - Curved Track and Headland Height

Setting the curved track

Adjusting the curved track for better fodder collection.

Setting the headland height (both sides)

How to adjust headland height for both rotor arms.

TRANSPORT

From working to transport position

Steps to convert the machine for transport.

Raising the rotors

Procedure for raising rotor arms to transport position.

From headland to transport position

Steps to convert from headland to transport.

TRANSPORT - Road and Tine Arms

Driving on public roads

Safety and regulations for road transport.

Tine arm holder operation

How to operate the tine arm holder.

TRANSPORT - Dimensions and Guards

Machine dimensions in transport position

Specifies maximum transport dimensions.

Reducing the transport height

Procedures for reducing transport height, including tine arm removal.

Fold hoop guard down (for TOP 842 C)

How to fold the hoop guard for the TOP 842 C.

TRANSPORT - Hoop Guard and Tine Covering

Fold hoop guard down (with TOP 962 C)

How to fold the hoop guard for the TOP 962 C.

Tine covering

Importance and procedure for covering tines during transport.

TRANSPORT - Tine Covering Procedures

Fitting the tine coverings

How to fit tine coverings and check transport height.

Storing the tine coverings

How to store tine coverings when not in use.

WORKING ON SLOPES

Take care when turning on slopes!

Safety advice and danger of tipping.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General maintenance information

General tips for maintaining the implement.

Spare parts

Recommendations regarding original and non-original spare parts.

Hydraulic unit

Cautionary notes and checks for the hydraulic system.

Prior to every taking into operation

Checks to perform before each use.

MAINTENANCE - Transmission and Chassis

Transmission

Oil quantity, level check, and oil change procedures.

Chassis

Information on the steered chassis and setting the steering axle.

MAINTENANCE - Tyres and Tine Arms

Set tyre tracking

Adjusting tyre tracking for optimal performance.

Tine arms

Procedures for changing tine arms.

Tyres

Tyre specifications and air pressure.

MAINTENANCE - Rotor Unit and Bearing Bushes

Rotor unit

Lubrication and maintenance of the rotor unit.

Changing the bearing bush of the tine arms

Procedure for changing tine arm bearing bushes.

MAINTENANCE - Gear Lubrication

Gear lubrication

Filling and changing gear lubrication.

MAINTENANCE - Lubrication Diagram

Lubrication diagram

Visual guide to lubrication points and intervals.

MAINTENANCE - Spring Tines and Working Width

Spring tines

Checking and tightening spring tine fixing screws.

Maintenance Setting the working width

Adjusting the working width mechanism.

Lubrication chart

HYDRAULIC PLAN

TOP 842 C/ TOP 962 C hydraulic plan

Diagrams of the hydraulic system for both models.

HYDRAULIC PLAN - Single Rotor Operation

TOP 842 C/ TOP 962 C hydraulic plan with single rotor operation

Hydraulic plan specific to single rotor operation.

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA - Requirements and Options

Connections required

Lists required hydraulic and electrical connections.

Type plate

Information about the machine's type plate.

Optional equipment

Lists available optional equipment.

Variations

Lists available operational variations.

Use of the swath rotor as intended

Defines the intended use of the swath rotor.

SUPPLEMENT - A

Recommendations for work safety

General safety recommendations and symbol explanation.

Operating instructions

Importance of operating instructions for correct machine operation.

Qualified personnel

Only trained and authorized persons should operate the machine.

Spare parts

Use of original parts recommended; non-original parts not tested.

Protection devices

All protection devices must remain on the machine and be maintained.

Before starting work

Operator must know equipment functions and test safety before operation.

SUPPLEMENT - A - Safe Working Practices

In general

Observe manual, safety signs, legal requirements, and familiarize with controls.

Attached machinery

Procedures and safety for attaching/detaching from 3-point hitch.

Hitched machinery

Safety when hitching, bearing load awareness, and coupling moveability.

P.T.O. operation

Correct use of cardan shaft, protective parts, and safe operation procedures.

Supplement - B

PTO SHAFT

Information on driveshaft matching, working, and maintenance.

Lubricants

IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Combination of tractor and mounted implement

Conditions for mounting implements and determining ballasting.

EC Conformity Declaration

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