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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Contents page 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ........................2 2. INTRODUCTION............................... 2 3. INTENDED USE ..............................3 3.1. Technical data ............................... 3 3.2. Design and working principle ........................4 3.3. Equipment and spare parts ..........................5 4.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is attached on the rake's main frame as shown below in Figure 1. Fig. 1. Data plate location Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes: - full name of the manufacturer, - machine’s weight, - id number, - quality management sign,...
3.1. Technical data Tab. 1. General specification Rake type: TANGO 730 Working width [ft in / m] 21′ 8″-23′ 11″ / 6.60-7.30 Transport width [ft in / m] 9′ 10″ / 2.99 Transport height [ft in / m] 13′...
Fig. 4 should be lubricated every 50 hours. Always lubricate the PTO shaft before and after a period of longer idleness. PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent technical parameters may be used on the SaMASZ permission. 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4.1.
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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO For tractors equipped with EHR, control with hydraulic lift is done with a button located outside the tractor's cabin. When operating, please exercise particular caution. When mounting the rake on a tractor, risk of wounding is likely. It is recommended that operator wears protective gloves.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Before starting the rake, make sure there are no animals underneath the guard Before operating the rake, make sure all safety devices are in place and working. If not working or damaged have them replaced Before any maintenance, assembly, disassembly works and when parking position the machine on a solid ground and secure it against accidental movements.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts are found, replace them, When mounting slings, chains, clamps, etc. always keep in mind the center of gravity of the machine, For seizing the machines pick lines of adequate length, so that the angle between them was no greater than 120°, and the angle of inclination between the cable and the vertical was no greater than 60°,...
4.7. Residual risk Despite the fact, that SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. company – the manufacturer of the rake takes the responsibility for the rake design and manufacturing, in order to eliminate hazard, certain risk when operating the rake is unavoidable.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO When operating, maintenance and regulation works are conducted always wear protective gloves, footwear and clothing with no loose parts, belts, etc. Always comply with warnings placed on the rake. 4.7.2 Risk of injury, abrasion and damage of skin This risk occurs when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and removal of any clogging and jams.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO When the risk of being exposed to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any group protective means or organization of work, employer (operator) must: 1) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection, if the noise level in work place exceeds 80 dB.
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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO N-105 N-117 N-124 WARNING! cutting Avoid contact with liquid elements coming out under pressure N-133 N-156 N-157 N-167 Do not drive on slopes Do not remain on the where the vehicle is likely to machine while driving slip or tilt N-162...
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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO N-204 N-205 N-206 Use the required Personal Use the required Personal Use the required Personal Protective Protective Protective N-200 N-182 N-202 N-03; N-04 N-06; N-07 N-23; N-50 N-105; N-133 N-117; N-167 N-168; N-183 N-124 N-01;...
5.1. Mounting rake on tractor Rake TANGO 730 cooperates with tractors with power from 60 The rake should be attached to a tractor with use of tractor's lower pull-cables as provided in Fig. 8. For this purpose drive the tractor at the rake's catch, and then place hangers W of tractor's lower pull-cables on pins S on the rake's linkage.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 5.2. Preparing rake for transport CAUTION! Exercise particular caution when mounting rake on vehicle. During mounting make sure there are no people between the rake and the tractor. NOTE Mount the machine on a level ground. In order to prepare the rake for transport and- drive on a road-: due to safety reasons, before setting the rake to transport position turn off the PTO shaft;...
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 5.3. Preparing rake for transport on public roads To meet safety precautions concerning transport on the public roads the rake should be equipped with warning triangle, attached at the rake's rear (the plates are standard-delivered with the machine.) To improve safety during the transport the machine should be fitted with a warning triangle –...
Before operating the machine remove excess grease coming out from cylinder rods. Due to large dimensions of rake TANGO 730, extreme most arms are originally dismounted on each rotor for transport purposes (TIR). In order to dismount these quicker they are mounted in factory with bolts.
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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Fig. 17. Preparing drive system of the rake The following should be performed in workplace and as rake is in working position: connect PTO shaft extension onto tractor's spline shaft (if only one extension was taken out) or connect the complete PTO shaft, set the tractor and rake aggregate on an even, level ground, lift or lower adjustment lever (Fig.
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Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO IMPORTANT: The raking arms' height should be controlled on an on-going basis while operating the machine, and if need be, adjusted. Adjustments are performed with tractor's drive off. for turf meadows it is possible to increase the distance between raking tines from the ground by mounting the driving trolley's wheel arms in a different way.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO min. 0.4'' (1 cm) Fig. 21. Rake in working position Fig. 22. Forbidden rake's setting NOTE: Operating with one side of the rake is possible only after dismounting telescopic articulated shaft from the rake's other gear. 5.7.
Instruction manual TANGO Movable setting of hitch L (Fig. 24) provide decent ground following. Fig. 24. Hitch on rake TANGO 730 To provide even better ground following, the rake has been equipped with transverse and length-wise ground following function. 20º...
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Fig. 26. Adjusting lifting time of front rotor against first rotor S – Adjustment screw, Z – Valve, K – Cam 5.8.2. Sequential lowering To set sequential lowering of the rake's working units do the following: switch the tractor's section lever to floating position, set the required rate of lowering of the rear rotor by means of valve on the cylinder of the rear working unit (Fig.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO move away the rear tarpaulin cover from raking arms for a required distance, and secure against retracting with clamps (D) (Fig. 30), Fig. 30. Setting rear cover get both of working assemblies as near to each other as possible (Fig. 31). Fig.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 5.10.1. Protection mechanism of front safety curtain The mechanism is designed to provide protection of front safety curtain against damage in the event the curtain was not locked in the upper position by shut-off valve, and the rotating working units will be slid down.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Fig. 34. Rake in position for headlands CAUTION: When preparing the rake for position for headlands, there is a risk of tilting and falling of the aggregate, thus this should be carried out on an even ground.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 6.1. Installing tines Tines should be installed according to scheme provided in Fig. 35. Fig. 35. Installing raking tines WARNING! - Use only tines recommended by manufacturer. - Before each operation check condition of tines and holders. Worn or damaged tines should be replaced immediately.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 6.3. Daily maintenance It is recommended for the operator to wear protective gloves when performing maintenance works. Daily after completion of operation make sure to do the following: inspect all visible external parts and assemblies and their connection; tighten all loosen screws if worn or replace any damaged parts, after each raking wash the rake with water under pressure, remove any grass, dirt and mud from the machine,...
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO In the absence of specific torque values, the following chart can be used as a guide to the maximum safe torque for a particular size and grade of fastener. There is no torque difference for fine or coarse threads.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO Fig. 39. Trolley lubricating points Every 50 hours of the rake's operation joints (Fig. 40) need to be lubricated with grease STP. Fig. 40. Joints lubrication points 7.3. Risks present when lubricating If risk of splashing is present, make sure to wear protective eyewear with side guards. When lubricating protect eyes and skin against contact with the substance.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR Defect type Cause Recommendations Damaged or soiled elements of Replace or clean fastening The rake will not hydraulic assembly elements of hydraulic assembly lift/lower hydraulically Damaged tractor's hydraulic Examine condition of tractor's assembly hydraulic assembly Replace oil in tractor's hydraulic...
3. Faults or damages should be submitted personally, in writing or by telephone. Repairs shall be carried out within 14 days. Any repairs under the warranty should be carried out by authorized SaMASZ service facilities. 4. Warranty claims regarding the product replacement or repayment are considered within 14 days by the manufacturer.
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The Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce design changes. NOTE The SaMASZ company is constantly working on the development of all of its machine types and models. Therefore, any modifications of our machinery due to their form, equipment and technology are likely. No claims can arise from data, drawings and descriptions included herein as well as the spare parts list.
Two rotor rake Instruction manual TANGO 11.2. Warranty repairs record Repair scope and spare parts replaced: Date, stamp and signature of repair shop. Date, stamp and signature of repair shop. Date, stamp and signature of repair shop. - 33 -...
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