Rear disc mower with central suspension (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for SaMASZ KDD 860 W
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Narrow conditioner conditioner KDD 941 S T (H) - 30' 10" KDD 940 S T (H) - 30' 10" KDD 860 W T (H) - 28' 3" Swath rollers KDD 940 W T (H) - 30' 10" IN272USA006 Serial number: 2014.02.21...
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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 ............... 3 2. INTRODUCTION ....................3 3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE ................ 4 3.1. Technical data ........................... 5 3.2. Design and working principle ....................7 3.2.1. Double-sided disc mowers without swath conditioner/rollers .......... 7 3.2.2.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 6.4. Adjusting conditioner......................40 6.4.1. Adjusting space between tine conditioner’s mask and its shaft ........40 6.4.2. Adjusting conditioner's shaft rpm ................... 41 6.5. Replacing conditioner’s tines ....................42 6.6. Adjusting force of the pressure of roller conditioner ............. 43 6.7.
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). 3500 KDD 940 ST Fig. 1. Data plate location Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes: - name of the manufacturer, - weight,...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE 1. Double-sided disc mower is equipped with Perfect Cut cutterbar. The mowing height differences, depending on the inclination angle of the cutterbar are shown. Mowing height depending on cutterbar's inclination angle. „Perfect Cut”...
Emitted noise ** up to 115 dB Productivity depends on tractor’s real working speed (max. working speed is not specified by SaMASZ company). Applies to operation at V=12 km/h. ** Noise measured by noise from 3' 3" distance from the machine in motion in final test area.
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Emitted noise ** up to 115 dB Productivity depends on tractor’s real working speed (max. working speed is not specified by SaMASZ company). Applies to operation at V=12 km/h. ** Noise measured by noise from 3' 3" distance from the machine in motion in final test area.
3.2. Design and working principle 3.2.1. Double-sided disc mowers without swath conditioner/rollers Fig. 3a. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower (KDD 861 and KDD 941) Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower (KDD 860 and KDD 940) 3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage. Drive from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through intersecting axis gear (3) on PTO shaft (6), which through...
3.2.2. Double-sided disc mowers with tine conditioner Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower with tine conditioner (KDD 861 S and KDD 941 S) 2 13 Fig. 3d. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower with tine conditioner (KDD 860 S and KDD 940 S) 3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage.
3.2.3. Double-sided disc mowers with roller conditioner. Fig. 3e. Parts of SaMASZ double-sided mower with roller conditioner (KDD 860 W and KDD 940 W) 3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage. Drive from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through intersecting axis gear (3) on PTO shaft (6), which through...
Moreover, mowers with conveyers (KDD 861 S T (H), KDD 941 S T (H), KDD 860 S T (H), KDD 940 S T (H), KDD 860 W T (H), KDD 940 W T (H)) are provided with convey belt – 1 pc.
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Fig. 7. PTO shaft lubrication points. Mounting directions PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after first obtaining SaMASZ permission. NOTE: Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions are for your safety. They must be read carefully and followed by every person who operates or maintains the machine. Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in serious injury or death to the operator, maintenance person or bystanders and property damage to the machine and surrounding property.
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In the event of an accident involving this mower in a field or on a road, follow all applicable first aid procedures and contact SaMASZ technical service. Mower should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4.2. Conditions of mounting mower on tractor Prior to the mounting operation, be sure that the tractor and mower hitches are compatible and that the tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine which is to be mounted or attached. Prior to mounting the machine, examine the technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly and tractor's 3-point linkage.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 8. Transport holders Grab the mower by any lifting devices only in places indicated by hook sign (Fig. 8), For mower lifting, use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity larger than mower’s weight shown in data plate.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Tab. 4 . Location of centre of gravity Model Dimension KDD 941 KDD 941 S KDD 941 KDD 940 KDD 940 KDD 940 S KDD 940 [ft, in] ST (H) W (H) WT (H) ST (H) 16' 1"...
Fig. 10. Mounting safety curtain guard on the mower 4.8. Residual risk Despite the fact that SaMASZ Białystok, the manufacturer of the mower, has taken great care in the design and manufacturing of the mower, certain risks during mower operation and maintenance are unavoidable.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4.8.3. Danger of injury from liquid ejection out of hydraulic system During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors, be sure that tractor’s or mower’s hydraulic system is not under pressure. Regularly check hydraulic hoses for leaks. 4.8.4.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Be extremely careful Caution: cutting knives. Read the operator’s While making repairs when PTO shaft is Approach during manual before putting the machine must be rotating operation is forbidden the mower into operation stopped N-23 Caution: pulling-in parts...
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension N-30 – Cutterbar "Perfect Cut" N-150 N-213 – for KDD S/SL N-31 N-53 N-55 N-75 N-77 - Tension of conveyor’s belt N-79 - On-conveyor decal N-80 N-115 Locking conveyors N-96 N-108 N-60 - 20 -...
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension N-63 Use the required Personal Protective Equipment N-109 Fig. 11a. Warning decals placed on the mower without conditioner - 21 -...
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 11b. Warning decals placed on the mower with conditioner Fig. 11c. Warning decals placed on the mower with roller conditioner - 22 -...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 11d. Placement points of warning signs on double-sided disk mowers with hydro-pneumatic support Fig. 11e. Placement points of warning signs on conveyor in double-sided disc mowers. 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 Fig. 13. Simultaneous holding back of the mower up and backwards when safety breakaway advice is used IMPORTANT: Hydraulic safety breakaway device works only if the valve's pressure is adjusted to the factory setting of 500 kg..
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Z – unblocked lock Z – blocked lock Fig. 14. Connecting mower to the tractor Fig. 15. Position of the lock 5.1.1. Connecting hydraulic hoses The circuit is under high pressure. WARNING: Before beginning any maintenance work on the hydraulic system, turn off the engine (if it is on), apply the hand brake, remove the ignition keys from the dashboard and lower the machine to the ground.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 16b. Attaching hydraulic cords tractor – mower. 5.1.2. Mounting PTO shaft PTO shaft’s end with overrunning clutch should be mounted on mower’s side. When connecting PTO shaft between tractor and mower make sure that external guard tube of the shaft is on the tractor’s side.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension CAUTION: Use the machines with PTO shafts designed to drive them. Before the work begins, check the safety guards (in tractor, mower and PTO shaft), if they are placed correctly and are not damaged. Damaged or lost parts must be replaced with genuine ones.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension RS cable attachment to steering panel ON/OFF switch for steering panel power Fig. 19a. Steering box Fig. 19b. Placement of steering box and cable attachment socket RS (1) on KDD mowers, I – mowers without belt conveyors, II –...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension To lift only one cutterbar to any height, push button (12) , for the right cutterbar and push button (14) . The lifted bars may be locked by pushing buttons (14) and (13) 5.2.3.
13' 2" around 1' 8" Fig. 23 SaMASZ double-sided mower in its transport position 5.4. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads WARNING: Legal requirements for transport on public roads may differ from state to state.
5.6. Preparing mower for operation – mower with hydro-pneumatic support NOTICE: Before sale SaMASZ protects the cylinders with special grease against weather which may cause premature wear. Before operating the mower, remove the excess grease from the cylinders.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension slowly engage the mower drive until cutting discs reach their nominal PTO rotating speed of 950 - 1000 rpm. start control panel, lift up mower on tractor's 3-point linkage to eject cylinder rod to maximum, then press button (4) on control panel to set pressure in hydropneumatic assembly, using tractor's hydraulic valve lever, set the pressure until mower's cutterbar is slightly...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 25. Operating either with (a) or without belt conveyors (b). NOTICE: DO NOT pull the cutterbar towards the tractor, because it will lead to cutterbar’s premature wear or even its damage. 5.7.1.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 5.8. Operation (mowing) WARNING: The operator must be seated in the tractor’s driver’s seat when the machine is operating since only from that position is he able safely and properly operate the mower.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension direction, it significantly impairs the quality of mowing and in some cases the mower stops mowing. Besides, it may lead to premature wear or even damage of the slides and cutterbar. When high grass prevails, first and second cut should be mowed at height level 2.4" - 2.8", but when the grass grows low it should be mowed at 2".
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 5.9. Storing Mower should be stored in paved, dry places, protected against precipitation. In order to minimize the space necessary for storage the mower may be stored in a vertical position (Fig. 28) but always on paved surface.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 6.2. Replacing the knives Replace knives, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight. The knife holders (Fig. 30) must not be damaged or deformed. If the knife holder pin is worn too much, please replace it immediately (Fig.
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In order to set swath width, adjustment of swath guides (1) should be performed (Fig. 33) (for: KDD 860 W (H), KDD 940 W (H), KDD 860 W T (H), KDD 940 W T (H)): loosen eye screw (2) of the swath guide, set the swath guide (1) as needed, tighten screw (2).
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KDD 861 (H) – wide swath – left cutterbar KDD 941(H) – wide swath – right cutterbar KDD 941(H) – wide swath – left cutterbar Disc Disc with without forming forming drum drum Fig. 34a. Narrow swath widths of SaMASZ disc mowers - 39 -...
Fig. 34b. Narrow swath widths of SaMASZ disc mowers 6.4. Adjusting conditioner 6.4.1. Adjusting space between tine conditioner’s mask and its shaft (Models: KDD 861 S (H), KDD 860 S (H), KDD 941 S (H), KDD 940 S (H), KDD 861 S T (H),...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 6.5. Replacing conditioner’s tines (Models: K KDD 861 S (H), KDD 860 S (H), KDD 941 S (H), KDD 940 S (H), KDD 861 S T (H), KDD 860 S T (H), KDD 941 S T (H), KDD 940 S T (H)) Prior to commencing any operation, check condition of bolts on which flails are set, as well as condition of flails themselves.
6.6. Adjusting force of the pressure of roller conditioner (Models: KDD 860 W (H), KDD 940 W (H), KDD 860 W T (H) and KDD 940 W T (H)) If need be, the force of roller conditioner’s pressure can be regulated by changing the tension of springs (S) (Fig.
Properly tensioned chain, after being pressed with finger on tensioner end K (Fig. 40b), should deflect by approx. 0.2" (KDD 860 W (H), KDD 940 W (H)). Fig. 40. Adjusting the tension of conditioner’s driving chain (view without part of the safety guard):...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension clean the mower, especially between discs and cutterbar, because grass with mud may damage bearings in disc module, remove grass and mud, check the cutterbar, grease PTO shaft tubes with STP grease, if necessary, lubricate the parts and components according to lubrication instructions (chapter Parts which may cause risk to operator’s health and safety are as follows: damaged discs, missing or damaged safety covers, worn or damaged hydraulic hoses, PTO shaft guides, worn...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 1. In order to clean roller switch lever D, rotate belt to 1 and hold until bulges disappear (Fig. 41). This should also be performed from the other side of conveyor if necessary. Bulges Fig.
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Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension measure Driving roller hydraulic engine 1" (do not adjust) Fig. 43. 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. 3' 3". 1.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 4. Mount the new belt upwards. 5. Mount front belt P. 6. Mount front tensioners and tighten rear tensioner. III. Maintenance of belt conveyor adjusted in "work" position - inclination towards the ground should be 23°.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension Fig. 48. Cutterbar oil inlet A 7.2. Intersecting axis gears Every day before starting work check the oil level and, if needed, refill after having removed the vent A on the top of the gear (Fig. 49). The oil level can be checked through check opening B on the side of the gear.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 7.3. Roller conditioner’s gearbox Before you check the lubrication of the gearbox, remove the safety guard. Every day before starting work, check the oil level and, if needed, refill after having removed the vent A on the top of the gearbox (Fig.
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 7.5. Lubrication points Every 50 mower working hours, lubricate tine/roller conditioner’s bearings (Fig. 53, 54) with LT43 grease (or other designed to lubricate rolling and slide bearings, that work in -30 to +130 and main joints of the mower with STP grease and all connections in cylinders (Fig.
Safety device is working Worn elements of safety device or This repair must be done by often without clear reason improper adjustment SaMASZ service Mower does not work, even though the drive is Damaged intersecting axis gear Replace intersecting axis gear transmitted from the tractor Damaged gears in the cutterbar.
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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- not original SaMASZ knives, e) negligent maintenance, f) use of non-genuine spare or replacement parts that are not specifically designed for the...
Double-sided disc mowers Operator’s manual with central suspension 11.2. Warranty repairs record Repairs description and changed spare parts: Date, stamp and signature of repair shop Date, stamp and signature of repair shop Date, stamp and signature of repair shop - 55 -...
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