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KDF 340 - 3,4 m KDF 260 S - 2,6 m KDF 340 S - 3,4 m KDF 260 SL - 2,6 m KDF 340 SL - 3,4 m KDF 300 - 3,0 m KDF 341 S - 3,4 m...
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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 mowers Operator’s manual Contents page IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ......................2 INTRODUCTION ............................ 2 PROPER USE ............................3 3.1. Technical data ............................4 3.2. Design and working principle ....................... 6 3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts ...................... 7 SAFETY ADVICE ............................ 9 4.1.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below (Fig. 1). Fig. 1. Data plate place Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes: - name of the manufacturer, - weight, - mower’s number, - quality management sign,...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 3. PROPER USE 1. A mower KDF is equipped with the „Perfect Cut” cutting bar. In table 1 the mowing height differences, depending on the tilt angle of the cutting bar are shown. Tab. 1. Mowing height depending on the kind of the cutting bar and its tilt angle „Perfect Cut”...
Wilful changes of the mower will lead to revoking of the warranty. 3.1. Technical data Tab. 2. Specifications KDF Model KDF 260 KDF 300 KDF 340 KDF 390 Working width 2,60 m 3,00 m...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Tab. 4. Specifications KDF S Model KDF 260S KDF 300S KDF 301S KDF 340S KDF 341S Working width 2,60 m 3,00 m 3,00 m 3,40 m 3,40 m Number of knives [pcs.] 12 (6x2) 14 (7x2) 14 (7x2) 16 (8x2) 16 (8x2)
3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety guards (10). 12 8 Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with tine conditioner 1 – Suspension frame 8 – Support springs 2 –...
(1). On the suspension frame there is mower’s triangle, which is designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety guards (10). Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with roller conditioner 1 – Suspension frame 8 – Support springs 2 –...
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50 shaft operating hours. The articulated telescoping shaft should also be lubricated before and after longer periods of disuse. PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used afer SaMASZ permission. CAUTION: Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 4. SAFETY ADVICE 4.1. Safety rules and regulations Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be done from the operator’s seat; DO NOT move the lever from outsider of the tractor. In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraul;ic lift is done by the buttons mounted outsider the tractor’s cabin.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Never lift the safety guard before the rotating parts have come to the complete standstill. Tractor’s engine must be stopped. Caution: Cutting knives keep rotating for several minutes after the engine is stopped. Always comply with the safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 4.3. Transport Every position change of the mower can only be done when there is nobody around (pay particular attention to children). For the transport period put warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and warning triangle on the mower.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Fig. 6. Location of centre of gravity KDF mowers Tab. 7. Location of centre of gravity Model Dimension KDF 260 KDF 300 KDF 340 [mm] KDF 260 KDF 300 KDF 340 KDF 390 S(SL) S(SL)
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. 7. Examine condition of guards and its mounting on regular basis.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 1. Danger of catching This kind of risk occurs during changing the position of a mower, operation near rotating parts, working without safety guards. During operation, maintenance and reulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual When the risk of exposing to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any group protective means or organization of work, employer (farmer) 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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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual N-113 N-40 N-48 N-49 Signs indicating transport Lower side safety guards before Do not get too close to the hoist of holders turning the drive on the tractor during operation of the hoist N-50 N-35 N-52 Do not get under the mower Cutterbar "Perfect Cut"...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual N-31 N-27 N-53 N-30 – Cutterbar „Perfect Cut” N-109 N-162 N-175 CAUTION: Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals provided by the manufacturer. - 17 -...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 5. OPERATION 5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor CAUTION: When mounting and dismounting the mower, there should be no persons in between the machine and the tractor. Any accidental maneuvering with the set may cause to crushing of unauthorized personnel. CAUTION: Manufacturer is not responsible for mower’s damage, if it is caused by improper mounting.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Adjust the proper inclunation by Adjust the space Secure the hitch pin with means of upper link and block it. between suspension cotter frameand rubber safety bumper to about 30 cm ~ 30 cm Shafts end with Adjust, mount and block the Block the pins overrunning clutch...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 5.3. Adjusting the length of support chains lift the mower on tractor’s 3-point linkage until the space between the frame suspension and a rubber safety bumper reaches about 30 cm (Fig. 10), tighten the chains and check where to block them, lift the mower higher and block the chains with pins, lower the mower until the chains tighten, check the space between the frame suspension and a rubber safety bumper.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 5.5. Mounting PTO shaft PTO shaft’s end with friction clutch should be mounted on mower’s side. When connecting PTO shaft between tractor and mower make sure, that external guard tube of the shaft is on the tracor’s side. The PTO shaft plastic guards have to be secured by fastening their small chains to immovable parts of tractor and mower.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual CAUTION: Switching the mower from operating position to transport position and vice versa could only take place on even and stable ground. Prior to approaching works make sure whether there are no unauthorized persons exposed to getting crushed.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual High and inclined grass: 4. Heighten the cutterbar’s inclination to – H = about 4.5 cm. 5. Operation without cutterbar’s inclination may cause winding of grass on the forming drums. 6. Speed up to V ≥ 12 km/h (the faster – the better) 7.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 5.8.2. Mower clogging When operating the mower pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence the mower clogging, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects in the grass. In order to avoid clogging, mowing speed should be adjusted to the mentioned conditions.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual CAUTION: Use only the knives recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Condition of knives and holders should be checked each time before commencing any operation. Damaged or worn elements pose danger of throwing and are as well health and life threatening. 6.2.
Swath width is adjusted with swath guides mounted on the 3-point linkage frame of the cutterbar (Fig. 20). In order to adjust the guide, the following should be performed (for: KDF 260, KDF 300, KDF 340, KDF 390): loosen locknuts (2) and screws (3),...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 6 4 5 Fig. 20. Adjustment of swath guides: 1 - swath guide, 2 - locknuts, 3- arm adjustment screws, 4 - locknuts, 5- shield adjustment screws, 6- guide arm, 7- shield In order to set swath width, adjustment of swath guides (1) should be performed (Fig. 21) (for: KDF S/SL): loosen eye screw (2) of the swath guide, set the swath guide (1) as needed,...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual In order to set swath width, adjustment of swath guides (1) should be performed (Fig. 22) (for: KDF W) loosen eye screw (2) of the swath guide, set the swath guide (1) as needed, tighten screw (2). Fig.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Removal of the flail consists of unscrewing the nut using a flat wrench, removing the bolt and removing the flail. Installation of the flail is accomplised by revering these steps (Fig. 24 and Fig. 25). 1.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 6.7. Maintenance and service 6.7.1. Checking the knives and knife holders All knives should have the same lengths and weights. Always check mower before starting work for damaged, missing and/or worn knives. Replace them, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 6.7.3. Daily maintenance Everyday after work please carry out the following maintenance: clean the mower each day after working, especially between discs and the cutterbar, because grass with mud may damage bearings in the disc module, remove grass and mud, check all visible units and parts and their connections;...
Model Oil type Lubrication frequency KDF 260 – 2,6 m; KDF 260 S/SL – 2,6 m KDF 300 – 3,0 m KDF 300 S/SL/W – 3,0 m Once every 3 seasons KDF 301 S/SL – 3,0 m (if working intensively more...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual CAUTION: The above instructions should be strictly followed. If the discs in the cutterbar rotate loosely, do not worry about the high intersecting axis gear temperature; after long working time it may reach even 100 7.3.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual Fig. 33. Bearing lubrication points with LT 43 grease Fig. 34. Tine conditioner tensioner’s lubrication point Fig. 35. Lubrication point - 35 -...
Replace intersecting axis gear transmitted from the tractor Damaged gears in the cutterbar. This repair must be done by Damaged bearings in the disc hub SaMASZ service Mower is blocked Widen swath guides to the Swath guides are set too narrow maximum...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Disassembly Before starting any repair or service the mower 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. 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.
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CAUTION: The SaMASZ Company is continually working on improvement and development of all types and models of mowers. For this reason the form, accessories and technology of delivered products can change. No claims can be made based on the data, illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual or the spare parts catalogue.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual 12.2. 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 - 40 -...
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