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Well-proven design with thousands of machines in regular use in many countries and quality materials ensure high durability and reliability of SaMASZ rakes. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ rake and wish you much pleasure and the very best work results through the years to come.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the rake’s main frame in the place shown below (Fig. 1). Fig. 1. Data plate location Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes:...
Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE SaMASZ rotary rake is intended to rake forage, dry forage and hay. WARNING: Use of the rake for purposes other than described above is forbidden. Improper use can be dangerous and may lead to voiding of the warranty.
Lubricate the PTO shaft with high quality multi-purpose grease every 50 shaft operating hours. If access holes are available, lubricate fittings through access holes. See label on guard if applicable (Fig. 4). PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after first obtaining SaMASZ permission. NOTE: Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions are for your safety. They must be read carefully and followed by every person who operates or maintains the machine. Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in serious injury or death to the operator, maintenance person or bystanders and property damage to the machine and surrounding property.
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In the event of an accident involving this rake in a field or on a road, follow all applicable first aid procedures and contact SaMASZ technical service. Rake should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 4.2. Transport The lifting, handling and transporting operations can be very dangerous unless they are carried out with the utmost caution. Have all persons not involved in the actual work move away from the area and limit the zone where the operations are to be carried out.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Fig. 5. Location of center of gravity on Z2 rotary rakes Tab. 3. Location of center of gravity Model Dimension [ft. in] Z2-780 Z2-840 5' 5¾ " 5' 12" 10' 3"...
Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date. 4.7. Residual risk Despite the fact that SaMASZ, the manufacturer of the rake, has taken great care in the design and manufacturing of the rake, certain risks during rake operation and maintenance are unavoidable.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 4.7.5. Residual risk assessment Residual risk occurs from not complying with the instructions and safety precautions. Such risk can be minimized by doing the following: thorough familiarizing yourself with operator’s manual,...
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Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 N-23 N-40 N-49 N-50 Watch out: power lines! Transport hook for lifting of Do not get too close to Do not get under the rake the rake the hoist of the tractor during...
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Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 N-183 N-196 N-200 N-201 Caution: danger of leg Recommended tire pressure Admissible transport speed drawing rakes N-204 N-206 Use the required Personal Use the required Personal Protective Protective N-81/ N-03; N-04; N-06; N-07; N-23 N-15;...
- Be careful near link road zone of tractor's rear power lift. Contains sharp parts. Rotary rake Z2-780 / Z2-840 works properly with tractors (class 2.0 and power from 60 HP). The rake should be attached to a tractor by means of tractor's lower pull-cables as provided on Fig.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Fig. 8. Double-sided rotary rake in transport position CAUTION: When lifting the machine for transport pay attention so that the tractor's glass pane is closed. Protective barriers on the rake may damage the glass.
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Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Fig. 9. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening NOTICE: The manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused by an incorrectly fitted or used PTO shaft. CAUTION: Handle all parts with utmost care. Never place your hands or fingers between one part and the other.
5.6. Preparing the rake for work NOTE: For the period of machine storage at SaMASZ cylinders are covered with special grease in order to protect them against weather conditions which may cause their premature wear. Before operating remove the excess grease the cylinders.
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Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 hammer expansion pins into holes, where bolts were previously fitted. Put pin Ø10 and Ø6 into a single hole (Fig. 13). Fig. 12. Hammering expansion pins Fig. 13. Properly hammered pins Prior the first machine start-up, replace (Fig.
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In rotary rake Z2-780 unscrew the nut (1) and remove washer (2), pull out front arm. (3) and rotate it by 180°. Rotate left (4) and right arm (5) by 180° and swap them (Fig.
Fig. 19. Rotary rake in working position NOTE: Working with one rotor is possible only after PTO shaft of the other has been dismounted. 5.7. Working width adjustment mechanism a) Manual extension (Z2-780 – standard) Fig. 20. Working width adjustment possible - 20 -...
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 b) Hydraulic extension (Z2-780 – option; Z2-840 – standard) Rake’s working width adjustment is done by means of hydraulic cylinders on each working unit. Fig. 21. Hydraulic cylinders extension NOTICE: For manual adjustment of rake’s working width (arms lifted), hydraulic cylinders extension is possible during transport and when taking turns over swaths (Fig.
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Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Movable linkage adjustment L (Fig. 23) enables perfect ground following. Fig. 23. Rake linkage γ α δ β Fig. 24. Transverse a) and axial b) ground following Tab. 4. Ground following range...
(Fig. 26). Fig. 26. Taking turns over swaths Fig. 27. Lock (3) closed when taking turns over swaths a) Z2-780, b) Z2-840 Lifting the working units to transport position is done with the cord (4). This is useful during the first phase of lifting of the working units.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 5.11. Dismounting machine from tractor CAUTION: When dismounting, make sure there is no person in between the machine and the tractor. To dismount the machine from the tractor: Set the machine on an even and stable ground,...
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 6.2. Daily maintenance Each day, after the operation is done, carry out the following maintenance: check all visible parts and components and their connections; tighten all loose bolts and nuts and replace all damaged and/or worn parts with new original ones,...
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Tab. 5. Torque values for bolts 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.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 7.2. Bearings and joints Every 50 hours of the rake’s operation, check lubrication points D and E on the gear (Fig. 30) and trolley (Fig. 31) and apply grease ŁT43 (or other lubricant designed for lubrication of rolling and sliding bearings that are exposed to operating in the temperature range of -30°C and...
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 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. Therefore use adequate protective wear with long sleeves and protective footwear.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Disassembly Before starting any repair or service the rake should be cleaned and any grass or dirt removed. Carefully check nuts and bolts for correct tension and the pins for wear. Replace as necessary.
2. Warranty period is for two years from the date of sale to the purchaser, stated above. 3. Any repair which is subject to warranty should be carried out by an authorised SaMASZ dealer. Upon completion of the repair, the dealer must submit a warranty claim within 14 days.
Double – sided rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 11.2. Warranty repairs record Repairs description and changed spare parts: Date, stamp and signature of repair shop. Date, stamp and signature of repair shop. Date, stamp and signature of repair shop.
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