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USER MANUAL
TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER
ALPINA 220
ALPINA 260
ALPINA 300
The original manual
ENGLISH
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
Poland
www.samasz.pl
SAMBA 220 F
SAMBA 240 F
SAMBA 260 F
SAMBA 280 F
SAMBA 300 F
Serial number
IN2223EN000
28/04/2020
REVISION 0

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  • Page 1 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 Poland www.samasz.pl USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER SAMBA 220 F ALPINA 220 SAMBA 240 F ALPINA 260...
  • Page 2 The proven designs and the correct selection of materials ensure a high reliability and a long service life of our products. SaMASZ is confident that your purchase of this mower is the right choice and its operation will be very satisfactory to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Contents page MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ..................... 4 INTRODUCTION ........................4 INTENDED USE OF THE MOWER ....................5 3.1. Technical specifications ..................... 7 3.2. 3.2. Construction and operation ..................8 3.3. 3.3. Equipment and spare parts ..................9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................10 4.1.

  • Page 4: Machine Identification

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 1. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION The manufacturer's name plate is permanently attached to the mower's hitch attachment, as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. Location of the name plate The name plate contains: Manufacturer’s name and address Machine model ❑...

  • Page 5: Intended Use Of The Mower

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Compliance with the guidelines of this User Manual will ensure full operating safety. ❑ If you have any doubts about starting up and operating the mower, consult the manufacturer. ❑ The User Manual is an indispensable part of every machine.
  • Page 6 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Table 1. Cutting height in function of the mower deck position and tilt Lite Cut mower deck Zero angle 2° tilt Standard cutting height settings Ca. 20 mm standard cutting height increase Ca.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F 3.1. Technical specifications Table 2. Technical specifications of ALPINA disc mowers Mower type ALPINA 300 ALPINA 260 ALPINA 220 Cutting width 3.00 m 2.60 m 2.20 m No. of blades 14 (7x2) 12 (6x2)

  • Page 8: Construction And Operation

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 3.2. Construction and operation The mower deck (3) is driven by the tractor PTO, the power output of which is accepted by the power input connection (PIC) shaft, followed by the 1st intersecting axis gear (4), the mower deck input shaft (6) and the 2nd intersecting axis gear (5).

  • Page 9: Equipment And Spare Parts

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F 3.3. Equipment and spare parts The mowers are sold with the following standard equipment: Warranty certificate ❑ User Manual, complete with a spare parts catalogue and an EC Declaration of Conformity ❑...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    4 require relubrication every 50 operating hours. Lubricate the PIC shaft also before and after a prolonged disuse. Other PIC shaft brands can be used if within the specified technical ratings and if approved by SaMASZ. 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4.1.
  • Page 11 In the event of a critical failure, disengage the power output, stop the tractor engine and remove ❑ the ignition key. Next, contact the SaMASZ authorized service. In the event of an accident (including a road accident), follow the good practices of first medical aid and contact the required authorities.

  • Page 12: Operator's Qualifications

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 4.2. Operator’s qualifications For the safety of operation of this machine, all its operators must be qualified as follows: Have the required driving license category/categories, be capable of safely operating motor ❑...
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Use lifting equipment with an SWL (safe working load) higher than the mower weight specified on ❑ the mower name plate. The SWL must be higher than the weight of the mower plus all rope / chain slings used.

  • Page 14: Working Components

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Table 5. ALPINA disc mower COG Mower type Dimension [mm] ALPINA 220 ALPINA 260 ALPINA 300 1435 1645 1860 1270 1475 1680 Fig. 7. SAMBA F disc mower COG Table 6. SAMBA F disc mower COG...

  • Page 15: Tarpaulin Aprons

    4.8. Tarpaulin aprons Due to the potential storage conditions, the mowers manufactured by SaMASZ sp. z o.o. include standard tarpaulin aprons (1) (5) for installation by the user. To install the apron properly, spread it over the mower and secure in place by the grommets (2) and the front guard (3) with the supplied apron fastener kit (4).

  • Page 16: Residual Risks

    4.9. Residual risks Although SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. Zabłudów assumes the responsibility for the machine design and construction to eliminate all possible hazards, some residual risks are inevitable during operation of the mower. The residual risks result from operating errors and improper behaviour of the mower operator.

  • Page 17: Residual Risk Assessment

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Do not attempt any repairs or maintenance not as specified in the User Manual or with the tractor ❑ power output engaged. Do not let anything or anyone distract you from the work you are attempting. ❑...
  • Page 18 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Extreme caution is required Caution! Mowing blades! Read the User Manual De-energize before servicing while the PIC is running Keep clear of the mower before use or repairs in operation N-11 N-40 Caution! Entanglement point...
  • Page 19 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F N-101 N-102 N-103 N-104 Wear protective clothing Wear hard hats Wear hearing protection Wear safety boots N-55 N-14 N-15 N-162 Do not operate with any Do not operate the Do not drive on public guard removed machine within 50m of road with the transport...

  • Page 20: Operating The Mower

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL N-40 N-40 N-113 N-114 N-11 N-109 N-52; N-100 N-101; N-102 N-103; N-104 N-01; N-02; N-03; N-04 N-06; N-07; N-48; N-49 N-50; N-105; N-117; N-167 N-168; N-210; N-211; N-224 Fig. 9. Locations of the notice, hazard warning and instruction labels on the ALPINA and SAMBA F mowers 5.

  • Page 21: Hitching And Coupling The Alpina Mower To The Tractor

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Fig. 10 Reversing the 1st intersecting axis gear NOTE: When coupling / hitching and decoupling / unhitching the mower to / from the tractor, no one is allowed to be between the mower and the tractor. An accidental movement of the machine may result in crushing in this area.

  • Page 22: Hitching And Coupling The Samba F Mower To The Tractor

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 1. TPH Cat. I/II 2. Lower link arm retaining pin 3. Spring cotter 4. Top link 5. Top link retaining pin 6. Load floating brackets (optional) Fig. 11. Hitching the ALPINA mower to the tractor CAUTION! For a front TPH lift with power lowering (in which configuration the front lift cylinders are pressurized during the lowering motion), there is a hazard of...
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Attach the hitching frame (1) to the TPH lower link arms on the tractor and secure with the retaining pins (2). Secure the retaining pins in place with the spring cotters (3). Follow by attaching the top link (4) and secure the top link with the retaining pins (5) and the spring cotters (3) (Fig.

  • Page 24: Installation Of The Pic

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 5.2. Installation of the PIC Before proceeding, check and adjust the PIC length to couple the power output of the tractor to the power input of the mower. Sometimes the PIC might be too long and it must be trimmed in length so that there is play left with the minimum possible distance between the tractor PTO end (O) and the mower power input shaft end (P).
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F NOTE: Before operation, check and adjust the PIC length as necessary between the tractor and the machine (see the PIC label for instructions). With the procedure completed, make sure that the PIC length with the machine in its service configuration (in which the PIC collapses to its minimum length) is properly adjusted.
  • Page 26 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL NOTE: If you change the tractor for this machine, re-check the PIC length; if the PIC length is not properly adjusted, the machine may fail. 5.3. Setting the mower load floating 5.3.1.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Fig. 19 Setting the mower load floating Table 7. Load float characteristics vs. the mower position Mower deck position relative to the tractor Mower weight [mm] [kg] +150 -150 5.4. Preparing the mower for transport Lift the side guards of the mower upright (Fig.
  • Page 28 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 5.5. Switching from the transport configuration to the service configuration Proceed as specified in Section 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 to prepare the mower for operation. Next, do the following: Carefully lower the mower deck until it touches the ground. ❑...
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F 5.7. Operation Dear User, If this is your first experience with a disc mower (e.g. you have mowed with a twin-drum deck so far), you require some essential trivia: 1. The biggest advantage of disc mowers is approximately 20 % reduction of input power, low inertia of ramping, and large cutting widths.
  • Page 30 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL - A tractor PTO speed too low will reduce the mowing performance; in extreme conditions, the mower will fail to cut. - In remedied (reclaimed) meadows, reduce the mower deck ground pressure for the first swath or after a long, heavy rain.

  • Page 31: Side Shift On The Alpina Disc Mower

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Fig. 22. An ALPINA disc mower raised clear before negotiating a headland 5.7.4. Side shift on the ALPINA disc mower The ALPINA disc mowers can be ordered with an optional side shift cylinder unit the travel speed of which is adjustable with a manually-operated throttle valve.

  • Page 32: Assembly, Installation And Settings

    Fig. 24. Mowing disc blade installation diagram NOTE: Use only the original blades from SaMASZ. NOTE: Before operating the mower, always inspect the blades and blade holders for wear and damage. Damaged and worn parts are hazardous as they can be ejected at force, resulting in severe or deadly injuries.
  • Page 33 Mowing blade quick-change procedure 130 Nm Fig. 26. Mowing blade holder installation & tightening torque Fig. 27. Mowing disc sense of rotation on ALPINA 220 / SAMBA 220 F Fig. 28. Mowing disc sense of rotation on SAMBA 240 F...

  • Page 34: Swath Width Setting

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Fig. 29. Mowing disc sense of rotation on ALPINA 260 / SAMBA 260 F Fig. 30. Mowing disc sense of rotation on SAMBA 280 F Fig. 31 Mowing disc sense of rotation on ALPINA 300 / SAMBA 300 F NOTE: The mower models vary in swath width (and the sense of rotation of the mowing discs).

  • Page 35: Maintenance Service

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Fig. 32. Swath rake adjustment: 1 – swath rake; 2 – lock nuts; 3 – swath rake arm adjustment bolts; 4 – lock nuts; 5 – mowing disc adjustment bolts; 6 – swath rake arm; 7 – mowing disc The mower decks with the service width of 3.00 m and 2.60 m can have the swath narrowed without a disc rake.

  • Page 36: Daily Maintenance

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Fig. 33. Disc blade holder wear limit (a) M12 blade holder (b) M12 blade holder with retaining claw NOTE: If a blade is lost, the mower may vibrate. This can cause damage to the mower deck.

  • Page 37: Post-Seasonal Maintenance And Storage

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F 6.4.3. Post-seasonal maintenance and storage At the end of the operating season, clean and wash the mower thoroughly. Once it is dry, preserve all working part surfaces and hitch pins with a layer of solid grease. At the end of operation: Lower the mower deck to the ground.

  • Page 38: Lubrication

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Table 8. Bolt tightening torque specifications 7. LUBRICATION 7.1. Lubrication hazards Wear protective glasses with side shields if exposure to splashing lubricants is present. ❑ Avoid contact of your skin and body with the lubricants. Wear protective clothes with long sleeves ❑...

  • Page 39: Intersecting Axis Gears

    Table 9. Mower deck oil filling quantity Mower type Oil quantity [L] Oil type Change intervals ALPINA 220 / SAMBA 220 F SAMBA 240 F 1x every 3 operating seasons ALPINA 260 / SAMBA 260 F 80W90 (in heavy duty operation)
  • Page 40 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 7.4. Lubrication points Lubricate the pins and main joints of the mower with STP grease every 50 operating hours. Fig. 36. Lubrication point of the hitch attachment Fig. 37. Lubrication point of the hitch attachment frame pin on SAMBA F mowers frame pin on ALPINA mowers Fig.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Table 11. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Recommendations Blades damaged or missing. Replace or add if missing. Blades worn. Replace with new blades. Blades incorrectly installed. Install the blades in conformity with the (RH instead of LH blades, and vice versa.) mowing disc sense of rotation.

  • Page 42: Mower Repair And Disposal

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Change the hydraulic fluid in the tractor hydraulic system (the recommended The hydraulic fluid in the tractor hydraulic hydraulic fluid purity is NAS 1638 Class 9 A hydraulic cylinder is system is contaminated.

  • Page 43: End-Of-Life Dismantling And Disposal

    USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Before repairing the machine, secure it in a stable position and prop the machine to prevent crushing of the operator. Do this by parking the machine on a firm ground and extend and secure the parking foot.

  • Page 44: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    Extensive damage caused by force majeure or a fortuitous event, collision with an obstacle or other factors beyond the reasonable control of the Guarantor. d) Operation with non-genuine SaMASZ blades or blade holders from. e) The Warranty Certificate has entries missing or redacted without authorization.
  • Page 45 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in the design of the product. NOTE: SaMASZ is following a policy of continuous development of all its product types and models. The form, equipment and technology of later products may change. No claims related to inconsistencies with the specifications, figures or text of this User Manual or the spare parts catalogue shall be valid.

  • Page 46: Warranty Repair Log

    ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL 11.2. Warranty repair log Description of repair and replaced parts: Repair centre’s date, stamp and signature Repair centre’s date, stamp and signature Repair centre’s date, stamp and signature...
  • Page 47 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F APPENDIX: AXLE LOAD CALCULATION CAUTION! When coupling the machine and the tractor’s front or rear TPH, do not exceed the maximum permissible load. The tractor front axle load must be 20% of the tractor kerb weight.
  • Page 48 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL Calculation of the front ballast minimum weight, M : – with the machine attached to the front ❑ P min or rear TPH: �� × �� + �� − �� ×...
  • Page 49 USER MANUAL TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER ALPINA / SAMBA F Mower load float ............... 27 Mowing blade check ............37 Mowing blade installation ..........34 Blade check ..............37 Mowing disc sense of rotation ..........36 COG (centre of gravity) ............16 Name plate .................
  • Page 50 ALPINA / SAMBA F TRACTOR FRONT DISC MOWER USER MANUAL tel. (+48) (85) 664 70 31 SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41 ul. Trawiasta 1 e-mail: 16-060 Zabłudów samasz@samasz.pl Poland www.samasz.pl...

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