SaMASZ SAMBA 160 Operator's Manual page 10

During use, the machine may give rise to dust, especially if the soil is dry. You are advised to use a
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tractor with a cab fitted with filters in the ventilation system. Failing this, wear a dust mask with
filter to protect your respiratory tract
Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights.
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In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20% of the complete
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tractor.
Be extremely careful whenever using hydraulic lift lever or buttons. Any operation with hydraulic lift
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lever should be done from operator's seat; DO NOT move the lever from outside of a tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons mounted
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outside the tractor's cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
When switching from mowing to transport position, remove the entire PTO shaft or at least one end
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of the shaft from the tractor's PTO so it cannot turn.
When attaching the mower to a tractor, the operator should wear protective gloves.
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DO NOT operate the mower unless all safety guards are in place and operational. In addition, any
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damaged protective aprons should be replaced with a new one
Start mowing only when the tractor's spline shaft reaches its nominal value of 540 rpm (for: SAMBA
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160, 200, 240, 280) or 1000 rpm (for: SAMBA 320).
DO NOT exceed value of 600 rpm (for: SAMBA 160, 200, 240, 280) or 1050 rpm (for: SAMBA 320
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for spline shaft.
No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170' from any
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operating part, especially when operating near roads and in areas with stones and other debris. Be
certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the machine.
a) IMPORTANT: Maintenance and adjustment should ONLY be done after the following has
occurred:
tractor's engine has been stopped and ignition key has been taken out,
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all rotating parts have come to complete standstill (NOTE: cutting knives will rotate for
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several minutes after engine is turned off),
the cutter bar is on the ground, and
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Never tamper with or remove safety devices on the machine or make them inoperable.
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1. Before starting work and periodically thereafter, replace any damaged, missing and/or worn knives
and knife holders.
2. When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially those
concerning warning lights.
3. When the mower is lifted for repair on 3-point linkage, it should be secured against falling by
mechanical support or by chain.
4. The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
5. Never lift the mower on tractor linkage when the drive is operating and the cutting discs are rotating.
6. When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with operator protection that is
required by laws and regulations.
7. Never start the mower when the mower blades are off the ground.
8. Before you start the tractor make sure that all drives are turned off and the levers that turn the
hydraulics are in neutral position.
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SAMBA REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL