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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.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Contents page IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ......................2 INTRODUCTION ............................ 2 PROPER AND INTENDED USE ......................3 3.1. Technical data ............................3 3.2. Design and working principle........................ 4 3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts ...................... 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate, VIN and approval plate are mounted to the rake’s main frame in the place shown in Fig. 1. *SU0Z2X840K1234567* Sp. z o.o. e32*167/2013*xxxxx*xx SU0Z2X840K123456 2500 kg A-0: 1150 kg...
Z2-780; Z2-840 3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE SaMASZ rotary rake is intended to rake forage, dry forage and hay. The machine cooperates with tractors with power from 60 HP. Rotary rake can only be used by people familiar with its technical data, danger situations that may occur during operation and how to avoid them.
7G7R071CE007WR7A Z2-840 overrunning Pavesi PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after first obtaining SaMASZ permission. NOTE: 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.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 4.1. General safety rules and regulations The following descriptions are for your safety: Therefore read and follow them carefully every time you use the machine. The machine has been designed for use by one single operator.
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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. When used in storm, the machine is exposed to lightning. ...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 4.2. Qualifications of operator To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the following requirements: Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic ...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 The behavior of the tractor on the road, such as its turning and braking capacities, are affected by the implements mounted. When driving on the road after work, check to make sure that the tires and soil working tools ...
4.8. 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. A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the performance...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 never operate the rake under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicine that impair your attention, do not wear clothes or jewelry that are too loose or too tight. Too loose clothing or jewelry may ...
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Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 N-01 N-03 N-04 N-06 Be extremely careful when Caution – read the Caution – while making Caution – rotating parts PTO shaft is rotating! operator’s manual before repairs the machine must be putting the rake into...
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Caution: danger of leg where the vehicle is likely machine while driving before the rotating parts drawing to slip or tilt have not come to a complete standstill N-81 (For: Z2-780) N-182 (For: Z2-840) N-15 N-82 N-162 N-200 N-124 N-196...
Z2-780 – one connector for lifting of work assemblies, Z2-780 H and Z2-840 – one connector for lifting of work assemblies and a pair of two- side-operation connectors for control of raking width. Connect the machine's lighting cables to the tractor and check the lights for operation.
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Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 To prepare the rake for transport and to meet safety precautions, please do the following: for safety reasons, before setting the rake in transport position dismount the PTO shaft; raking arms cannot be in motion, lift safety guards to transport position, ...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 5.4. Mounting PTO shaft NOTE: The manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused by an incorrectly fitted or used PTO shaft. The machine is delivered with a separate instruction manual for PTO shafts.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Shaft's length should be adjusted individually for the tractor, on which the machine is mounted. In order to determine minimal shaft length: set aggregated rakes in working position, take measurement of distance between two shafts as provided in Fig. 9, ...
5.5. 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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Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Fig. 16. Rake wheelbase refitting When the rake is in working position, please do the following: connect PTO shaft extension onto tractor's spline shaft (if only one extension was taken out) or ...
(4) and right arm (5) by 180° and swap them (Fig. 19), 180° 180° 180° Fig. 19. Increasing working width by means of wheel trolley in Z2-780 rotary rake In rotary rake Z2-840: lift up the driving trolley and secure it against an uncontrolled fall, ...
Fig. 20. Increasing working width by means of wheel trolley in Z2-840 rotary rake Z2-780 Z2-840 210 mm Fig. 21. Trolley’s height with a) normal regulation, b) increased height 5.5.2. Working width adjustment mechanism a) Manual extension (Z2-780 – standard) Fig. 22. Working width adjustment possible - 23 -...
Twin-rotor 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. 23. Hydraulic cylinders extension NOTE: For manual adjustment of rake’s working width (arms lifted), hydraulic cylinders extension is possible during transport and when taking turns over swaths (Fig.
In order to lift working units to transport position use the cord (4) to lift the lock during first phase of lifting working units. Fig. 26. Taking turns over swaths Fig. 27. Lock (P) blocked when taking turns over swaths a) Z2-780, b) Z2-840 - 25 -...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 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. When turning back, reduce the driving speed accordingly! 5.8.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 6.1. Mounting and timing of the tines The tines should be mounted as shown in Fig. 29. Fig. 29. Mounting of rake’s tines WARNING: - Use only tines recommended by manufacturer.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 6.3. Wheel replacement CAUTION: On regular basis inspect condition of tires, tread, tire pressure (Tab. 1) and sticker N-196) and tightening of nuts in wheels (the torque should be in accordance with Tab. 5).
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 inspect condition of drive wheels and tyre pressure (recommended pressure is given in Tab. 1), grease PTO shaft tubes with STP grease, if necessary, lubricate the parts and units according to lubrication instructions (Chapter 7).
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 8. LUBRICATION 8.1. 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 ...
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Fig. 33. Lubrication points on gear 8.3. Bearings and joints Every 50 hours of rake’s operation, pay attention to lubricating rear wheel legs and trolley (Fig. 34) with grease ŁT43 (or other lubricant designed for lubricating rolling and sliding bearings, which are exposed to operating in temperatures between -30°C and +130°C).
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Repair CAUTION: Prior to commencing repair works the machine should be disconnected from the tractor. Prior to approaching any repair or service works clean the machine thoroughly and remove any possible grass, dirt or mud remaining after raking.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 10. MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIRS Defect Reason Repair Damaged or dirty components of Replace or clean connecting hydraulics components of the hydraulics The rake does not Check condition of hydraulic unit of Damaged hydraulic unit of the tractor...
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.
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The dealer is obliged to indicate them. NOTE: 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.
Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Attachment 2. DEFINING THE TOTAL WEIGHT, AXIS LOAD, TYRE LOAD CAPACITY AND MINIMUM LOAD CAUTION! When mounting the machine on a tractor using front and/or rear 3-point linkage, a maximum value of permissible load cannot be exceeded – tractor's front axis load must be 20% of the tractor's overall weight.
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Twin-rotor rotary rake Operator’s manual Z2-780; Z2-840 Calculating minimum weight of front balast M – machine mounted at tractor's rear: P min. Calculating real axis load at tractor's front axis T P rzecz . ) is less than 20 % of tractor’s overall weight (T), apply additional load on the...
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