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SaMASZ KDC 300 W Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TRAILED
DISC MOWER
KDC 300 W
KDC 300 S
KDC 300 S T
KDC 300 W T - 3.0 m
KDC 340 W
KDC 340 S
KDC 340 S T
KDC 340 W T - 3.4 m
W – Mowers with swath rollers
S – Mowers with swath conditioners
T – Mowers with conveyor
Serial no.:
Original manual
SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
Poland, 15-161 Białystok, ul. Trawiasta 15
Since 1984
e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl
- 3.0 m
- 3.0 m
- 3.0 m
- 3.4 m
- 3.4 m
- 3.4 m
NIP 966-159-29-76
tel. (+48) (85) 654 45 84
fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41
www.samasz.pl
IN236EN001
20.09.2012
EDITION NO. 1.

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  • Page 1 KDC 300 W - 3.0 m KDC 300 S - 3.0 m KDC 300 S T - 3.0 m KDC 300 W T - 3.0 m KDC 340 W - 3.4 m KDC 340 S - 3.4 m KDC 340 S T - 3.4 m...
  • Page 2 It is recommended to incline cutterbar by approx. 5° towards mowing direction. Operation on horizontal position is permissible. Other position leads to serious damaging of cutterbar. DO NOT TURN MOWER'S DRIVE ON UNTIL IT IS IN OPERATING POSITION DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PRESENT WITHIN 50 M OR...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT Table of contents ............................page IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ......................3 INTRODUCTION ............................ 3 DESIGNATION ............................4 3.1. Technical data ............................5 3.2. Design and operating principle ......................6 3.3.
  • Page 4 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR ......................36 REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE ..................37 9.1. Repair ..............................37 9.2. Withdrawal from use ........................... 37 10.

  • Page 5: Identifying The Machine

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is permanently mounted to the mower's main frame in place shown on Figure 1. Fig. 1. Data plate placement Data plate includes: A.

  • Page 6: Designation

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 3. DESIGNATION 1. Mower without swat conditioner/rollers is equipped with „Perfect Cut” cutterbar. Table 1 provides differences in mowing height depending on angle at which cutterbars operate. Tab.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT NOTE: Use of the mower for purposes other than mentioned herein is forbidden. Different use than the above mentioned shall be considered as improper and may lead to revoking of the warranty.

  • Page 8: Design And Operating Principle

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 3.2. Design and operating principle - 6 -...
  • Page 9 Fig. 2b. Design of KDC 300 S and KDC 340 S trailed disc mower with swath conditioner Fig. 2c. Design of KDC 300 W and KDC 340 W trailed disc mower with swath conditioner Hitch (14) is designed to mount the mower on a tractor. Drive onto cutterbar (4) is...

  • Page 10: Equipment And Spare Parts

    The mower is equipped with such elements as holders and brackets used to mount required warning lights and plates. Combined lights and reflectors are mounted on the warning plates. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ mower and wish you much pleasure and the very best experience resulting from its operation...

  • Page 11: Safety Advice And Warning

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 4. SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNING 4.1. Safety rules and regulations Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be conducted from the operator's seat; DO NOT move the lever from outside of the tractor.
  • Page 12 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT The safety guard shall never be lifted before the rotating drums are in complete standstill. Tractor's engine must be stopped. Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.

  • Page 13: Transport

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 4.2. Transport Any modifications in the mower's position are possible only if no unauthorized personnel is around (children in particular). When transported the mower shall have mobile warning light device and warning triangle mounted for slow driving vehicle.

  • Page 14: Pto Shaft

    Fig. 5. Mounting tarpaulin guard on mower 4.6. Residual risk Despite the fact, that SaMASZ Białystok company – the manufacturer of the mower takes the responsibility for the mower design and manufacturing, in order to eliminate hazard, certain risk when operating the mower is unavoidable. Residual risk results from incorrect or improper behavior of the mower operator.

  • Page 15: Danger Of Liquid Ejection Out Of Hydraulics

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 4.6.3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulics When connecting hydraulic hoses to and from the tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor or mower hydraulics are pressure free. When servicing hydraulic unit, always wear protective gloves and eyewear.

  • Page 16: Warning Decals

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 4.7. Warning decals NOTE: a) all warning decals (labels) should be clean and legible, b) lost or damaged decals (labels) must be replaced with new ones, c) new decals (labels) may be ordered at the manufacturer, 1.
  • Page 17 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT N-50 N-51 N-52 Do not remain in the mower Do not remain in the mower Wear protective gloves swinging area swinging area N-126 N-11 N-117 Avoid contact with liquid...
  • Page 18 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 27. N-54 28. N-57 . N-80 - Adjustment and replacement of conveyor's belt 30. N-53 29. N-93 31. N-77 - Tightening of conveyor's belt 32.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT NOTE: Any assembly used for the mower repair should hold all warning decals provided by the manufacturer. 5. OPERATION 5.1. Mounting mower on tractor Mower should be mounted on tractor with use of 3-point linkage frame.
  • Page 20 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT Fig. 8a. Mower's side guard lifted for transport Hydraulic valves Fig. 8b. Mower's hydraulic valves Fig. 9. Mowers in transport position - 18 -...

  • Page 21: Preparing Mower For Transport On Public Roads

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 5.3. Preparing mower for transport on public roads To meet safety precautions concerning transport on the public roads the mower should be equipped with the following devices: Portable warning-light plates, consisting of panel mounted in the upper guard socket (to be ordered optionally).

  • Page 22: Preparing Mower For Operation

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT NOTE: PTO shafts should be mounted with overriding friction clutch on the mower side. 5.5. Preparing mower for operation Follow items 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, upon performing these activities the mower is ready for operation. Then: lower cutterbar freely until cutterbar touches the ground, adjust the cutterbar setting with mower’s upper connector onto desired mowing height.

  • Page 23: Basic Information On Mowing

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT deflected by wind, while after mowing these get up anew what may give impression of inaccurate mowing. Each mower should be given tolerance for leaving some slight piece of uncut grass at knives which cut grass forward.

  • Page 24: Mower Clogging

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT - Optimal angle of cutterbar in relation to the ground should be between 0° and 5°. With inclination bigger than 5° minor unevenness in mowed grass is likely. It slightly impairs attractiveness of stubble after mowing however has hardly any impact on mower's operation.

  • Page 25: Mounting And Adjustments

    Leftwards rears rears Fig. 13. Mounting cutting knives NOTE: Use only SaMASZ genuine cutting knives. NOTE: Condition of knives should be checked each time before commencing any operation. 6.2. Replacing knives Worn and/or damaged knives must be replaced immediately as shown on Fig. 14. Knives should be replaced in pairs so proper disk balance is kept.
  • Page 26 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 20° 20° Fig. 14. Cutting knife quick replacement Fig. 15. Disc rotation directions on mower's cutterbar with cutting width of 3.0 m Fig. 16. Disc rotation directions on mower's cutterbar with cutting width of 3.4 m NOTE: Due to various windrow widths in offered mowers (and therefore various rotation directions of discs), prior to mounting knives check rotation...

  • Page 27: Swath Width Adjustment

    Fig. 17. Adjustment of swath guides: 1- swath guide, 2 - adjustment bolt In order to set swath width, perform adjustment of swath guides (1) (Fig. 18) (applies to KDC 300 W (T), KDC 340 W (T)): loosen eye screw (2) of swath guide, set swath guide (1) as needed, tighten bolt (2).

  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Clearance Between Conditioner Plate And Roller

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 6.4. Adjustment of clearance between conditioner plate and roller (Applies to KDC 300 S (T) i KDC 340 S (T)) Depending on size and quantity of cut grass, it may be necessary to modify settings of conditioner plate.

  • Page 29: Adjustment Of Impact Force Between Rollers

    6.6. Adjustment of impact force between rollers (Applies to KDC 300 W (T) and KDC 340 W (T)) Factory set impact force of rollers should be enough. If it turned out to be too low or too high, it is possible to correct it by modifying spring tension S (Fig. 21) with nut N. Modification of impact should be performed at both sides of roller and with the same value (nut twists).

  • Page 30: Examination Of Tightening Chain Of Conditioner Chain Gear And Rollers

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT min. Fig. 22. Permissible wear of knife holder pin 6.7.2. Examination of tightening chain of conditioner chain gear and rollers (Applies to KDC 300 S/W and KDC 340 S/W) Drive from conditioner and rollers driving shaft is transmitted by chain onto conditioner’s axis.

  • Page 31: Daily Maintenance

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 6.7.3. Daily maintenance Upon daily completion of operation the following should be performed: remove grass, dirt and mud from the mower, inspect all visible external parts and assemblies and their connection; all loosen screws shall be tightened while worn or damaged parts replaced, use high pressure water cleaning to wash the mower after each mowing , especially inside the disc and the cutterbar, because grass with mud may cause premature wearing of bearings in the...
  • Page 32 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 1. In order to clean roller switch lever D when rotating belt to 1 and hold down until bulges disappear (Fig. 25). This should also be performed from the other side of conveyor if necessary. bulges Fig.
  • Page 33 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT gauge Driving roller hydraulic engine 30 mm (do not adjust) Fig. 27. II. Steps to be taken when transporting in vertical position. Mower shall be leaned to the front so the distance between conveyor and the ground is approx.

  • Page 34: Lubrication

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT Clean and check condition of bearings in rollers – worn ones shall be replaced. Mount the new belt upwards. Mount front belt P. Mount front tighteners and tighten rear tightener.

  • Page 35: Intersecting Axis Gears

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT Tab. 4. Amount of oil to be filled in cutterbar Mower type Oil volume [L] Oil type Replacement frequency KDC 300 S/W Once every 3 seasons 80W90 (with intensive operation) KDC 340 S/W...

  • Page 36: Roller Cog Gear

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 7.3. Roller cog gear Prior to commencing examination of oil level in roller cog gear unscrew bolts holding protective housing. Prior to work commencement check oil level and in the gear, and if need be, refill after removing the vent A (Fig.
  • Page 37 Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT Lubrication points for conditioner: Lubrication Lubrication points point Fig. 37. Lubricating point for self-setting bearing Fig. 38. Lubricating point for self-setting bearings Lubrication point Fig.

  • Page 38: Defects And Their Repair

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR Tab. 7. Possible defects and their repairs Defect type Reason Recommendations Some of knives are missing Mount knives Worn knives Replace knives with new ones Improperly mounted knives...

  • Page 39: Repair And Withdrawal From Use

    Trailed disc mowers Operator's manual KDC 300 S/W; KDC 340 S/W KDC 300 ST/WT; KDC 340 ST/WT 9. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Repair Prior to any repair or service works the mower should be cleaned thoroughly and any grass, dirt or mud removed.

  • Page 40: Warranty Terms

    Manufacturer does not bear any responsibility, d) using any brands of knives other than genuine SaMASZ knives, e) lack of required records in the warranty card or filling in the warranty card independently, f) use of the mower for any purpose other than described in the operator's manual.

  • Page 41: Warranty Repairs Record

    The Manufacturer have right to introduce design modifications. NOTE: The SaMASZ company constantly works on development of all of its machines types and models. Therefore, there is always a possibility in change of form, equipment and technology of the delivered machines. No claims can arise from data, drawings and descriptions included herein as well as in the spare part list.

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