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Pottinger TOP 612 - User Manual

Pottinger TOP 612
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Operator‘s manual
GB
+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3
"Translation of the original Operating Manual"
Nr.
TOP 612
(Type SK 2719 : + . . 01001)
)
99 2719.GB.80Q.0
Rotary swather
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Summary

Product liability, information obligation

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY

WARNING SIGNS

CE symbol

Indicates compliance with EU safety and guideline regulations.

Meaning of warning signs

Explanation of specific safety pictograms used on the machine.

Overview

Designations

Lists and identifies the main components of the rotary swather.

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

Travelling with implement in tow

Safety advice for towing the machine with a tractor.

Coupling and uncoupling the implement

Safety precautions for attaching and detaching the implement.

Regulations for Use

Guidelines on how to use the machine according to regulations.

Travelling on roads

Advice on safe road travel with the implement.

Before starting work

Pre-operation checks and operator awareness.

Checking before operation

Detailed pre-operation checks for the implement.

ATTACHING

Road travel

Observe statutory regulations for road travel.

Attaching

Instructions on attaching the machine to the tractor's lifting gear.

Support stands

Procedure for folding and securing support stands.

Hydraulic connection

Steps for connecting the hydraulic lines to the tractor.

Electro-connection

Steps for connecting the electrical system for lighting.

Rope

Instructions for placing the rope into the tractor cabin.

Fit cardan shaft

Procedure for fitting the cardan shaft to the tractor's PTO.

Cutting to length procedure

How to adjust the length of the cardan shaft.

Lower the machine

Instructions for lowering the machine to working height.

Parking the machine

Steps for safely parking the machine.

Should problems occur when uncoupling:

Troubleshooting steps for uncoupling the hydraulic line.

WORKING POSITION

From transport to working position

Step-by-step guide to set up the machine for work.

From headland to working position

Procedure to move the machine from headland to working position.

Check the working position

How to verify correct working position settings.

Travelling on public roads

Safety advice and regulations for road travel.

TRANSPORT

From working to transport position

Steps to convert the machine from working to transport mode.

From headland to transport position

Procedure to move the machine from headland to transport.

Machine dimensions in transport position

Table showing transport dimensions for TOP 612.

Reducing the transport height

Instructions to lower the machine's transport height.

Conversion to single rotor operation (boundary areas)

Steps to convert the machine for single rotor operation.

OPERATION

General guidelines on working with the machine

Basic operational advice and safety precautions.

Working on slopes

Safety advice for operating on inclines.

Settings on rotor chassis

Requirements for setting the rotor chassis.

Set cross gradient

Adjusting the rotor chassis tilt for optimal raking.

Adjusting rake height

Setting the tine height for each rotor unit.

Example - left rotor with tandem chassis

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

Cardan shaft speed

Recommended and maximum cardan shaft speeds.

Swath curtain

Instructions for fitting and using the swath curtain.

Set the cam track

Procedure for adjusting the cam track for better gathering.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance and Servicing

General guidelines for machine maintenance and servicing.

Winter storage

Instructions for preparing the machine for winter storage.

Tyres

Tyre dimensions and recommended air pressure.

Tine arms

Procedure for changing the tine arms.

Cleaning of machine parts

Advice on cleaning machine components and avoiding rust.

Changing the bearing bush of the tine arms

Procedure for changing bearing bushes on tine arms.

Rotor unit

Lubricating the cam track.

Lubricating the transmission

Instructions for filling with liquid grease.

Change liquid grease:

Procedure for changing the liquid grease.

LUBRICATION CHART

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

Specifications for the TOP 612 rotary swather.

Optional equipment:

List of available optional equipment for the machine.

Type plate position

Information on the location and importance of the type plate.

Using the rotary swath as designated

Definition of the intended use of the rotary swather.

PTO SHAFT

Matching driveshaft to tractor

How to determine the correct length for the driveshaft.

T rimming procedure

Steps to adjust the length of the PTO shaft.

Caution!

Safety warnings regarding PTO shaft operation and length.

Safety chain

Instructions for using the safety chain for the PTO shaft.

Instructions for working

Guidelines for safe operation with the PTO shaft.

Wide-angle joint:

Maximum operating angles for wide-angle joints.

Maintenance

Maintenance recommendations for the PTO shaft.

Information on function when using a cam shifting clutch.

Explains the function of the overload clutch.

Important for driveshafts with friction clutch

Checking friction clutch function and adjustment.

Lubricants

Lubricant indicator

Explains symbols for selecting lubricants.

Corrosion protection: Fluid 466

Specific fluid for corrosion protection.

IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Combination of tractor and mounted implement

Advice on combining tractor and implement safely.

CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AXLE LOAD Ty tat

Calculating the real front axle load.

CALCULATION OF THE REAL TOTAL WEIGHT G tat

Calculating the total real weight of the tractor-implement combination.

CALCULATION OF THE REAL REAR AXLE LOAD T H tat

Calculating the real rear axle load.

TYRE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY

Information on tyre load carrying capacity.

EC Conformity Declaration

Name and address of the manufacturer:

Manufacturer's details and machine information.

Source of applied, harmonised norms:

List of applied harmonised norms.

Person responsible for documentation:

Details of the person responsible for documentation.

Declarations - English Version

Company policy on product improvements and right to make alterations.

Company policy on product improvements and right to make alterations.

Restrictions on reproduction or translation of this publication.

Restrictions on reproduction or translation of the publication.

Statement of copyright reservation.

Statement of copyright reservation.

Pottinger TOP 612 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPottinger
ModelTOP 612
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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