Pottinger CAT NOVA 310 User Manual

Mower
CAT NOVA 310
front
( Type PTM 332 : + . . 01001 )
GB
Excerpt from
operating manual Nr. 0362B00C.pdf
Table of contents
Attaching in general ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Drive shaft ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Road Transport ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Guard plates and protective aprons .................................................................................................................................... 5
Work position ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Snap Connector (1) ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching problems .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Setting of spring tension (7a, 8a) ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Adjusting the chains (7c) ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Important points before starting work .............................................................................................................................. 10
Safety hints .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Mower unit with Conditioner 1).......................................................................................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Mower unit with Swath Former Drive 1) ............................................................................................................................ 11
Mower unit with swath discs 1) ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Mower with Swath Drums 1) ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Fitting the Conditioner ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Removing the Conditioner ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the V-belt tension ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Mowing with the Conditioner ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Lever position (1 - 5) ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Adjustment of swath width( (A1) ....................................................................................................................................... 15
General maintenance hints ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Safety points ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Drive shaft ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cardan shafts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gear ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gearing on the conditioner drive 1) .................................................................................................................................. 17
Gearing on the Swath Former Drive 1) ............................................................................................................................. 17
Cutter bar oil level check.................................................................................................................................................... 18
Opening the protectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Cutter bar oil change .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Variation-1 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Fixing cutter blades using screw-threaded blade bolts .................................................................................................. 19
Winter storage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning of machine parts ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Variation 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Holder for a quick change of cutter blades ...................................................................................................................... 16
Checking the mowing blade suspension .......................................................................................................................... 16
Changing the Cutter Blades ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Schmierplan ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Plan de graissage ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Lubrication chart ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Smeerschema...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Schema di ingrassaggio ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Mazaci plan .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Technical data ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Optional equipment: ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
The defined use of the mower unit .................................................................................................................................... 22

Pottinger CAT NOVA 310 Specifications

General

Brand	Pottinger
Model	CAT NOVA 310
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Attaching the Mower to the Tractor

Attaching in general

General steps for attaching the mower to the tractor, including securing locking bolts.

Drive shaft

Instructions for checking and adapting the drive shaft before initial operation.

Work position

Safety precautions before commencing work, ensuring all safety devices are correctly attached.

Snap Connector Installation

Steps for mounting the snap connector onto the front lifting gear.

Mower Adjustments and Settings

Setting spring tension

Adjusting drawing and compression spring tensions to control ground bearing load.

Adjusting the chains

Procedure for adjusting chain tension and angle for optimal mower performance.

Setting lever position

Measuring and setting the lever position for correct chain lengths.

Adjusting cutting height

Adjusting cutting discs to a horizontal or slightly inclined forward position.

Putting Into Operation and Safety Guidelines

Important points before starting work

Key safety points and actions after the first hours of operation for safe use.

Safety hints

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the mower, including PTO usage and checks.

PTO rotation direction

Emphasis on checking the correct direction of PTO rotation for safe operation.

Damage protection and collision response

Warning about obstructions and procedures to follow in case of collision.

Operator safety during operation

Advice to keep people away from the operating mower to prevent injury from ejected bodies.

Hearing protection requirements

Guidelines on noise levels and the necessity of wearing hearing protection.

Mower Unit Operation Modes

Mower unit with Conditioner

Mower unit with Swath Former Drive

General operation procedure

Steps for adjusting cutting height and applying PTO power during mowing.

Conditioner Unit Installation and Removal

Fitting the Conditioner

Removing the Conditioner

Adjusting V-belt tension

Conditioner Unit Operation

Mowing with the Conditioner

Lever position for conditioning

Adjusting swath width

General Maintenance and Safety Precautions

General maintenance hints

Safety points during maintenance

Critical safety precautions to observe during maintenance and repair work.

Cutter Blade Handling and Storage

Fixing cutter blades

Quick Cutter Blade Change System

Quick change cutter blade holder

Checking blade suspension

Changing cutter blades

Lubrication Points and Schedule

Lubrication chart and points