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SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. tel. (+48) (85) 664 70 31 ul. Trawiasta 1 fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41 16-060 Zabłudów e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl Polska www.samasz.pl OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER WITH CENTRAL SUSPENSION XT 390 The original operator’s IN2250EN001 Serial no.: manual 25.11.2019...
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL It is recommended to incline cutterbar by approx. 0 ÷ 3° towards mowing direction. Other position leads to serious damaging of cutterbar. 0 ÷ 3° GENERAL PRECAUTION: When operating the mower respect warnings and safety rules marked with this sign.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate (Fig. 2) is permanently mounted to the mower's main frame in place shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. Data plate placement Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes: name and address of the manufacturer, model year, ❑...
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3. INTENDED USE A mower XT is equipped with the „Perfect Cut” cutterbar. In Tab. 1 the mowing height differences, depending on the tilt angle of the cutterbar are shown. Tab. 1. Mowing height depending on the kind of the cutterbar and its tilt angle „Perfect Cut”...
1010-1417 7G5N101CE0071A1A + friction Pavesi PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent technical parameters may be used on the SaMASZ permission. NOTICE: PTO shaft lubrication frequency must be respected. Lubrication points are marked in Fig. 4 to be lubricated every 50 hours. PTO shaft shall also be lubricated prior to and...
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER PTO shaft end with unidirectional right PTO shaft end without clutch – To clutch + friction – To be mounted on the be mounted on the tractor side mower side Fig. 4. PTO shaft lubrication and direction of connection 4.
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAUTION: Any service and repair operations must be conducted with the tractor drive disconnected and cutterbar on the ground and all rotating parts in the complete standstill. CAUTION: Keep the children away from the mower both in operation and standstill. When the mower is lifted for repair on the 3-point linkage, it should be secured against falling by a ❑...
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER Never repair damaged hydraulic hoses with tape. ❑ When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor or ❑ mower hydraulics are pressure free. When servicing hydraulic unit, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Hydraulic oil leaking ❑...
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4.4. Transport Front axis of the tractor should be well weighted to keep its balance and allow for its steering. If ❑ need be, use front wheel weights. Any modifications in the mower's position are possible only if no unauthorized personnel is around ❑...
❑ 4.8. 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). Front guard (3) should be fixed so that it holds the safety curtain (1).
REAR DISC MOWER 4.9. Residual risk Despite the fact, that SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. 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.
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL When describing residual risk, the mower shall be considered a machine, which until the moment of production launching had been designed and manufactured in accordance with top technology until the day of the mower manufacture. WARNING! Despite following the specified instructions and prohibitions, residual risk is still present.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER N-06 N-07 N-11 N-14 NOTICE: pulling-in parts Operating is forbidden Lubrication points when any person is within the danger area of 50m N-15 N-23 N-28 Watch out: power lines N-40 N-48 N-49 N-50 Signs indicating Stay away from mower’s Never stand near tractor’s Do not stay in the swinging...
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL N-117 N-167 N-162 N-168 Avoid fluid escaping under Do not remain on the Do not touch the machine pressure. Consult machine while driving before the rotating parts technical manual for have not come to a service procedures complete standstill N-224...
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER NOTICE: Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals provided by the manufacturer. 4.11. Design and operations of hydraulic safety breakaway device Hydraulic safety breakaway device (Fig. 9) protects mower against hitting small obstacles. When an obstacle is hit, the cutting unit retracts by 15°...
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 5. USING THE MOWER 5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor WARNING! When mounting and dismounting the mower, there should be no persons in between the machine and the tractor. Any accidental manoeuvring with the set may cause to crushing of unauthorized personnel.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER The cover should be secured so that it does not spin by securing the holding chains to a permanent part of the body of the tractor and the loop on the guard of the splined shaft of the mower drive shaft.
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL NOTICE: If need be, shorten the PTO shaft according to its operator’s manual given by the shaft’s manufacturer (Fig. 15). CAUTION: When changing the tractor, with which the machine operates, control the length of PTO shaft again, as otherwise the machine can be damaged. Fig.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 5.2. Control panel Mower’s controlling is performed with use of one of tractor’s hydraulic sections and control panel located in tractor’s cabin. Action to be performed is chosen by operator with buttons on the panel and then performed with use of tractor's hydraulics.
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING! Set the pressure in the working system before starting the mower, as otherwise unloading cylinder may be damaged. NOTICE: After switching button (3) to ON (4) position the automatic override to OFF (5) position will follow after 1 minute - even without the need of the operator's action. WARNING! Making the oil flow from the tractor to working system will cause increase of pressure in the system.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER STOP Fig. 17. Taking turns over swaths 5.3. Preparing the mower to transport Preparation of the front-rear flail mower mounted on the tractor for transport - movement on public roads - requires the following: lift the mower with tractor hydraulic lift onto the tractor links until pins of the mower 3-point linkage ❑...
Dimension Y Mower type (the ground clearance (height of links) under the machine) XT 390 ~ 1′ 1″ (340mm) ~ 9″ (230)mm CAUTION: During transport the transport lock pin S (Fig. 19) should be secured with cotter. It prevents an accidental unfolding on a sudden movement of the tractor and mower –...
5.6. Preparing the mower for work CAUTION: During storing of the machine in company SaMASZ the cylinders are protected by special grease in order to secure them against weather which may cause their premature wear. Before starting the operation excess grease should be removed from the cylinders.
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL connect the articulated telescopic shaft end onto the PTO of the tractor (if one end was ❑ disconnected) or connect both ends of the shaft, push the button (3) on the control panel (Fig. 16) for setting pressure in hydro-pneumatic ❑...
Recommended pressure in the system Mower type accumulator pressure (manometer reading) [psi / bar] [psi / bar] XT 390 725-942 / 50-65 580 / 40 6. OPERATING THE MOWER User, Dear If this is your first experience with a disc mower (previously you used a 2-drum mower) then you may need some obvious information 1.
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4. Do not take turns in the mowed grass. Optimum inclination of the cutterbar towards the ground is between 0° and 3°. ❑ If the inclination exceeds 5°, there might be a slight unevenness of the mowed grass. It impairs slightly the quality of mowing and has an influence on mower’s operation.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 6.2. Removing clogging and jams When operating the mower pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence the mower clogging and jams, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects in the grass (stones, branches, piles of soil).
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAUTION: When stored for longer period (e.g. in winter season), the machine should be erected in standstill position on paved surface (Fig. 22). Fig. 22. Mower in vertical standstill position 7. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 7.1. Mounting knives Knives should be mounted in accordance with scheme provide in Fig.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 7.2. Controlling condition of knives and holder pins WARNING! 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. WARNING! When operating pay attention whether there are no excessive vibrations of the mower which may indicate that the disc(s) operate with 1 cutting knife attached...
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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Fig. 25. Cutting knife quick replacement 130 Nm Fig. 26. Knife mounting torqueing NOTICE: Due to high discs rpm speed, change knife holders in sets of the same weight. Improperly changed knife holders will damage disc bearings. NOTICE: Before you change the knife check disc turns (Fig.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 7.4. Swath width adjustment Swath width is adjusted with swath guides (1) mounted on the 3-point linkage frame of the cutterbar (Fig. 28). In order to adjust the guide, the following should be performed: loosen locknuts (2) and screws (3) ❑...
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7.5. Maintenance 7.5.1. Daily maintenance Upon daily completion of operation the following should be performed: check all visible parts and components and their connections, tighten all loosened nuts or screws and replace ❑ all worn or damaged parts wash the mower with water under pressure after every use, especially between the cutterbar and discs, ❑...
Amount of oil [l] Oil type Frequency of oil changes After first 50 h of operation, then XT 390 - 3,90 m 80W90 after next 500 h (or at least once a year) Fig. 29. Control and oil changing points of the cutterbar...
Amount of oil [l] Oil type Frequency of oil changes After first 50 h of operation, then after XT 390 SAE 80W/90, API GL-4 next 500 h (or at least once a year) CAUTION: The guidelines given above should be carefully adhered to. If the discs of...
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER 9. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR Tab. 10. 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 Mount knives strictly keeping provisions (left –...
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 10.1. Repair CAUTION: Prior to commencing repair works the mower should be disconnected from the tractor. Before repairing or assessing whether the mower is still serviceable, the machine should be carefully cleaned of dirt, mud and plant remains.
REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12. WARRANTY CARD REAR DISC MOWER WITH CENTRAL SUSPENSION XT Serial number Manufacture date Guarantor seal Controller signature Date of sale Seller seal Seller signature This product has been checked and deemed fully serviceable and cleared for use.
Manufacturer does not bear any responsibility, d) use of knives, knife holders and mountings other than originally delivered by SaMASZ, 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.
The Manufacturer have right to introduce design modifications. NOTICE: The SaMASZ company constantly works on development of all of ist 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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER APPENDIX. 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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REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Calculating minimum weight of front balast M – machine mounted at tractor's rear: ❑ P min. × ( + ) − × + 0,2 × × ...
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