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(+48) (85) 664 70 31 fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41 e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl www.samasz.pl OPERATOR’S MANUAL FRONT DISC MOWER KDF 390 - 3.90 m / 12' 10" IN235EN003 Manufacturing number: 2018-08-23 VERSION 3 Translation of the original operator’s manual...
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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 mowers. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ mower and wish you much pleasure and the very best work results through the years to come.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 CONTENTS Page IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE........................2 INTRODUCTION ............................2 PROPER USE ..............................3 3.1. Technical data ............................... 4 3.2. Design and working principle ........................4 3.3. Standard equipmenet and spare parts ......................5 SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNING ......................
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE The mower identification plate is affixed permanently to the body of the mower shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. Location of the identification plate Data plate includes: - name and address of the manufacturer,...
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 3. PROPER USE The mower is adjusted to work with FORTSCHRITT E 301; E 302; E303 with a power of min. 60 kW. A mower without crop scarifier or rollers is equipped with the „Perfect Cut” cutting bar.
Operation width about 4.5 m Weight 820 kg 3.2. Design and working principle The construction of KDF 390 mower shown in Fig. 2. The drive on the cutterbar (3) is transmitted from mower FORTSCHRITT through jointed shaft intersecting axis gear...
Unidirectional Friction clutch = right 1200 Nm PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after SaMASZ permission. Fig. 3. PTO shaft lubrication points NOTICE: The frequency of lubrication of the articulated telescoping shaft should be carefully adhered to.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 4. SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNING 4.1. Safety rules and regulations During operation of the mower the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy) from 12-01-1998 dealing with safety and hygiene during the operation of tractors, machinery, tools and equipment used for farming (Dz.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 WARNING! Keep the children away from the mower both in operation and standstill. Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine. Do not let the vehicle's engine operate without any supervision. Before leaving the vehicle, turn ...
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 4.4. Transport Every position change of the mower can only be done when there is nobody around (pay particular attention to children). Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions and local traffic ...
4.7. Tarpaulin guards Due to their storing, SaMASZ manufactured mowers feature standard tarpaulin guards (1) for self-mounting. In order to mount the guard properly put it on a mower and secure with catches (2) and with front guard (3) Fig. 6. Examine condition of guards and its mounting on regular basis.
Fig. 6. Mounting tarpaulin guard on mower 4.8. Residual risk Despite the fact, that company SaMASZ– the manufacturer of that mower takes responsibility for design and manufacturing of the mower, in order to eliminate dangerous situations, certain risk during mower operation is unavoidable.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 during repair and maintenance of the mower always comply with the descriptions included in operator’s manual. Always do these activities when the vehicle’s drive is off, before you start any activities, focus your attention on them, ...
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Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 N-01 N-02 N-03 N-04 Be extremely careful when Caution: cutting knives. Read the operator’s manual While making repairs the PTO shaft is rotating Approach during operation before putting the mower machine must be stopped...
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 Mounting of the bracket may be done by SaMASZ crew or you can do it by yourself according to the manual provided by the manufacturer (ATTACHMENT 1. Mounting of the bracket in self-propelled mower FORTSCHRITT).
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 WARNING! Use the machines with PTO shafts designed to drive them. Before the work begins, check the safety guards (in tractor, mower and PTO shaft), if they are placed correctly and are not damaged. Damaged or lost parts must be replaced with genuine ones.
Fig. 10. Mounting of the knives on the mowing discs WARNING! Use only SaMASZ genuine cutting knives. 6.2. Checking the knives and knife holders WARNING! Condition of knives and holders should be checked each time before commencing any operation.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 All knives should have the same lengths and weights. Replace them, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight. If the knife holder pin is worn too much and/or the knife holder is worn or deformed (Fig.
– on every holder there is its weight written. Improperly changed knife holders will damage disc bearings. Fig. 14. Disc turns KDF 390 6.4. Adjustment of swath guides Swath width is adjusted with swath guides mounted on the 3-point linkage frame of the cutterbar (Fig.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 adjust opening angle and inclination angle of shield (1). To adjusting opening angle of shield (1) use adjustment chain (6) and then hook it to the correct length in the ear (7). To adjusting inclination angle of shield (1), loosen locknuts (4) and tighten or unscrew adjustment screws (3).
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 6.5.2. After-season maintenance and storing of machine At the end of the season the mower should be cleaned, washed and dried. Carefully grease unpainted surfaces and 3-point linkage pins. After that the following work should be carried out: remove any traces of rust and paint the area affected, ...
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 7. LUBRICATION 7.1. Cutterbar Refilling the oil of the cutterbar is done through the inlet A (Fig. 16). Proper oil level is 5÷7 mm from the cutterbar bottom. In order to drain oil from the cutterbar dismount the cutterbar enclosure by releasing bolts (B).
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 Tab. 7. Oil capacities Model Oil capacity [l] Oil type Lubrication frequency After first 50 h of operation and then after KDF 390 about 1.0 (SAE 80W/90, API GL-4) next 500 h (or at least once a year) WARNING! The above instructions should be strictly followed.
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS Tab. 8. Defects and their repairs Defect Reason Reapair Worn knives Replace knives Put on knives strictly acc. to Improperly mounted knives instructions. Mower stops working or leaves...
Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 Once the machine is repaired perform the following: make sure that all elements are installed properly, install the removed guards, check whether screws and nuts are tightened (Tab. 5), check proper slack in joints and in gears, ...
2. The 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.
The dealer is obliged to indicate them. WARNING! Company SaMASZ is working constantly on development of all types and models. That is why, there is always a possible change of form, equipment and technology of delivered products. Any claims arising from data, drawings and descriptions included in this operator’s manual and spare parts list cannot...
ATTACHMENT 1. Mounting of the bracket in self-propelled mower FORTSCHRITT WARNING! Mounting of the bracket may be done by SaMASZ crew or by a fitter - a welder. Mounting of the bracket, that forms the basis of the angle gear, perform according to the below manual.
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Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 3. Perform initial inspection of the mounting and operation of the angle gear. 4. Adjust the cover and weld the bracket. - 28 -...
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Front disc mower Operator’s manual KDF 390 5. Paint and fasten the angle gear, covers and joints connecting the PTO to the angle gear. 6. Mount the PTO shaft and start work. - 29 -...
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