Rear disc mower with central suspension (37 pages)
Summary of Contents for SaMASZ KDD 860
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- 9,40 m KDD 940 S T - 9,40 m KDD 860 S T - 8,60 m KDD 860 W T - 8,60 m KDD 940 W T - 9,40 m KDD 941 S T - 9,40 m KDD 861 S T...
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0 ÷ 5° Optimum inclination towards the ground is 0 ÷ 5° to the mowing direction. It is allowed to work in horizontal position. Different inclination may damage the mower. DO NOT TURN THE DRIVE ON IF THE MOWER IS NOT IN WORKING POSITION DO NOT LIFT THE MOWER...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Contents page 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ..................... 2 2. INTRODUCTION ........................2 3. PROPER USE..........................3 3.1. Technical data ............................. 4 3.2. Design and working principle ......................5 3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts....................8 4.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 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 serial number,...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 3. PROPER USE 1. A mower without crop scarifier or rollers is equipped with the „Perfect Cut” cutting bar or optionally with the „Heavy Duty” cutting bar. In table 1 the mowing height differences, depending on the tilt angle of the cutting bar are shown.
Cutting speed of the knife 86.2 m/s Disc rpm 3078 rpm S – Mower with tine conditioner W – Mower with roller conditioner * Working capacity depends on real working speed of the tractor (SaMASZ does not determine max. working speed. - 4 -...
W – Mower with roller conditioner T – possibility of equipment with belt conveyor (belt width 1,0 m) * Working capacity depends on real working speed of the tractor (SaMASZ does not determine max. working speed. 3.2. Design and working principle Fig.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower with tine conditioner (right side) 1 – 3-point linkage frame 9 – Chain gearbox 2 – Hydraulic cylinder 10 – Support springs 3 – Tine conditioner 11 –...
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower with roller conditioner (right side) 1 – 3-point linkage frame 9 – Chain gearbox 2 – Hydraulic cylinder 10 – Support springs 3 – Roller conditioner 11 –...
The mower is equipped with such elements as holders and brackets used to mount warning lights and plates. Combined lights and reflectors are mounted on warning plates. 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.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4. SAFETY ADVICE 4.1. Safety rules and regulations Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights. Any operation with hydraulic lift lever should be done from operator’s seat; DO NOT move the lever from outside of a tractor.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Never leave tractor’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the tractor, turn off the engine and put off the key from tractor’s ignition switch, It is forbidden to operate the mower when driving backwards, Never get on the mower, Never lift the mower on tractor’s 3-point linkage when the drive is on and the discs are rotating, Permissible inclination of the slope when working and during transport is 8°,...
Use only PTO shafts recommended by mower’s manufacturer. 4.5. Residual risk Despite the fact, that company SaMASZ Białystok – 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.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor’s or mower’s hydraulic system is without pressure. During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check regularly hydraulic hoses.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4.6. Safety decals and their meaning CAUTION: all warning decals should be clean and legible, lost or damaged decals must be replaced, please order new decals from your dealer or supplier. 1. N-3 2.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 13. P-2 14. N-28 15. N-31 16. N-53 17. N-34 18. P-3 19. N-35 Cutterbar "Perfect Cut" 19. N-35 Cutterbar " "Heavy Duty" 20. N-75 21. N-11 22. N-55 OPTIMUM INCLINATION TOWARDS THE GROUND It is allowed to work in horizontal position.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 24. N-56 On-conveyor decal 25. N-77 Conveyor belt tension 26. N-80 27. N-89 28. N-96 29. N-108 Fig. 8a. Warning decals placed on the mower without conditioner (right side) - 15 -...
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 8b. Warning decals placed on the mower with conditioner (right side) 24 26 Fig. 8c. Warning decals placed on the mower with conditioner (right side) CAUTION: Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals provided by the manufacturer.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4.7. Design and operation of safety breakaway device Hydraulic safety breakaway design protects mower against hitting small obstacles. In the event of hitting an immovable obstacle the cutterbar folds back about 30 degrees and at the same time rises about 70 cm.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Z – unblocked lock Z – blocked lock Fig. 11. Connecting mower to the tractor Fig. 12. Position of the lock 5.2. Preparing the mower for transport To prepare the mower for transport and to meet safety precautions, please do the following: lift the mower with tractor hydraulic lift until the lower lift pins of the mower 3-point linkage frame raise about 50 cm above the ground (Fig.
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– the valve lever in Z position (Fig. 15b). It protects the mower against incidental falling in case of hydraulic failure. Fig. 15. Shut-off valve position: a) open (work), b) closed (transport) around 50 cm Fig. 16. SaMASZ double-sided mower in its transport position - 19 -...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 5.3. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads To meet safety precautions concerning transport on the public roads in Poland the mower should be equipped with the following devices: portable warning-light plates, to be mounted on both sides of mower top guard in their holders. CAUTION: The warning devices can be ordered from mower’s manufacturer.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension CAUTION: PTO shaft’s end with overrunning clutch should be mounted on mower’s side. CAUTION: When mounting cutterbar driving shafts pay attention so that crosspieces are in one plane. Fig. 18. Correct crosspiece position in one plane 5.5.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 5.6. Preparing the mower for work Put the mower into motion when the cutterbar is on the ground so that oil can fill the whole cutterbar. When the mower is in working position, please do the following: lower the cutterbar to the ground, connect PTO shaft between tractor and mower, by means of upper regulating bar of the mower, adjust the cutterbar’s height and inclination...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Every mower may leave stripes of uncut grass when it comes to the knives which cut the grass towards the grass direction. It is a normal phenomenon. Practically, it is not possible to achieve such attractive stubble as in 2-drum mowers, because the knives work horizontally or at an angle of up to 8°...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 5.8. Storing Mower should be stored in dry places, secured against precipitation. If the mower is expose to precipitation, maintenance work should be carried out during storing. In order to save storing area e.g.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension CAUTION: Use only knives recommended by the manufacturer. 6.2. Replacing the knives Worn and/or damaged knives should be immediately replaced. Replace knives, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension KDD 860 – right cutterbar Disc with the Disc without ~1.2 – 1.6 m forming drum the forming drum KDD 860 – left cutterbar ~1.2 – 1.6 m KDD 940 – right cutterbar ~1.2 –...
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– left cutterbar ~2.0 – 2.2 m KDD 940 – wide swath – right cutterbar ~2.0 – 2.2 m KDD 940 – wide swath – left cutterbar ~2.0 – 2.2 m Fig. 23. Swath widths of SaMASZ disc mowers - 27 -...
6.4. Adjusting space between tine conditioner’s mask and its shaft (Models: KDD 860 S, KDD 940 S, KDD 860 S T i KDD 940 S T) Depending on size and thickness of the mowing grass, there may be a necessity to adjust the mask of conditioner.
6.6. Adjusting force of the pressure of roller conditioner (Models: KDD 860 W, KDD 940 W, KDD 860 W T and KDD 940 W T) If need be, the force of roller conditioner’s pressure can be regulated by changing the tension of springs S (Fig.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 6.7.2. Checking the tension of tine and roller conditioners’ driving chain Drive from PTO shaft is transmitted by means of driving chain on the conditioner. The tensioner provides the constant tension of the chain and is regulated by the nut N (Fig. 28). A deflection of the properly tensioned chain under finger pressure K should be about 5 mm.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 6.8. Conveyor control and adjustment (For model: KDD 860 S/W+T, KDD 940 S/W+T) 6.8.1. Cleaning method of belt and rollers CAUTION: Check conveyor belts condition once per hour of operating. In the event of finding bulges caused by rolling the grass onto rollers, clean it with use of lever and remove the grass.
6.8.2. Conveyor belt replacement and adjustment instruction Mower KDD 860/940 with conveyors must be suspended onto tractor. Lean the mower with use of upper connector (cylinder) maximally to the front – in order to increase the distance between conveyor and the ground.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 2. Dismount front belt in lower part of the conveyor P (Fig. 33). Slide belt T down (Fig. 34) about 1 m Fig. 33. Fig. 34. 3. Clean and check condition of bearings in rollers – worn ones shall be replaced. 4.
Tab. 4. Oil capacities Model Oil capacity [l] Oil type Lubrication frequency KDD 860 S/W - 8,60 m 2 x 7,0 Once every 3 seasons 80W90 (if working intyensively more frequently) KDD 940 S/W – 9,40 m 2 x 8,0 Fig.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Tab. 5. Oil capacities in intersecting axis gears Oil capacity Model Oil type Lubrication frequency Transol 680 ÷ 1000 Once every 3 seasons All type (acc. to ISO 3448 oil viscosity (if working intensively more grade: VG-680 –...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Lubrication point Lubrication point Fig. 40. Bearing lubrication point with Fig. 41. Bearing lubrication point with LT43 grease LT43 grease 7.4. Chain drives of the roller and the scarifier On Fig. 42 are shown openings through which the chains of the chain drives can be lubricated.
Safety device is working often Worn elements of safety device or This repair must be done by without clear reason improper regulation SaMASZ service. Mower does not work, even though the drive is transmitted Damaged intersecting axis gear Replace intersecting axis gear from the tractor Damaged gears in the cutterbar.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 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. 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. CAUTION: 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...
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