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(+48) (85) 664 70 41 e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl www.samasz.pl OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROTATIONAL FRONT DRUM MOWERS K2BF 210 - 2.10 m - 2 Drums K4BF 265 - 2.65 m - 4 Drums K4BF 300 - 3.00 m - 4 Drums Serial numer: IN033EN009 2017-08-07 EDITION NO 9 Translation of the original operator’s manual...
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Well-proven design with thousands of machines in regular use in many countries and quality materials ensure high durability and reliability of SaMASZ mowers. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ mower and wish you much pleasure and the very best work results through the years to come.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 1. IDENTYFIYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below Fig. 1 Fig. 1. Data plate Data plate includes: - name and adress of the manufacturer,...
K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 3. DESIGNATION OF MOWER SaMASZ front drum mower is designed for mowing standing grass in meadows and in stone free fields. It is a machine for hay and green fodder production. Meadow being mowed should be even, previously prepared by rolling and other processing.
3.2. Design and working principle The components of the mower Fig. 2. a) K2BF 210, b) K4BF 265, K4BF 300 1 - Main frame with drive unit 5 - PTO shaft 2 - Cutting unit 6 - Swath disc (K4BF 265, K4BF 300)
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 3.4. Standard equipment and spare parts: The mowers are sold with the following standard equipment: warranty card, operator’s manual with spare parts list and the Declaration of Conformity, ...
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(1) and rotate it a 180 remove holders (2) and rotate them a 180 remove the safety guards (3) and rotate them 180 Fig. 6. Adjust the mower K2BF 210 to work with left PTO direction - 7 -...
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50 hours. The articulated telescoping shaft should also be lubricated before and after longer periods of disuse. PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after SaMASZ permission. CAUTION: Before commencing operation, operator’s manual on the mower PTO shaft should be read thoroughly.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 4. SAFETY ADVICE 4.1. General rules Rear axis of the tractor should be well weighted to keep its balance and allow for its steering. If need be, use rear wheel weights.
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Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 The tractor used with the mower should be equipped with a driver's cabin. The mower cannot be used if the tractor has not been properly balanced. Never start the mower if it is in the up position.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 4.2. Qualifications of operator To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the following requirements: Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic ...
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Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 Fig. 9. Places designated for lifting the mower Fig. 10. Location of centre of gravity Tab. 3. Location of centre of gravity Mower type Dimension [mm] K2BF 210 K4BF 265...
4.8. Residual risk Despite the fact, that SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. 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.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 4.8.1. Danger of catching This kind of risk occurs during changing the position of a mower, operation near rotating parts, working without safety guards. During operation, maintenance and regulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on.
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Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 N-01 N-02 N-03 N-04 Be extremely careful when Caution – cutting knives. Caution – read the Caution – while making PTO shaft is rotating! Approach during operation operator’s manual before...
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Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 N-113 N-117 N-167 Under pressure. Consult Presence of any personnel technical manual for on the machine when service procedures driving is forbidden N-168 Do not touch the machine before the rotating parts...
During operation check mounting of the mower. The mower is mounted on the triangle which is connected to the tractor’s front 3-point linkage (tractor’s triangle cat. II is SaMASZ mower’s standard equipment). Before attaching mower, tarpaulin tag lines should be detached.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 After having mounted the hitch triangle on the 3-point linkage drive perpendicularly to the mower, using upper strand set the hitch triangle so it is parallel to the machine's triangle (Fig. 13), lift the 3-point linkage until the mower is in the air and the triangle in place.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 5.3. Preparing the mower for transport Fig. 14. Front drum mower in its transport position In order to prepare the mower suspended on the tractor for mowing the following should be performed: lift side guards (Fig.
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If the attached PTO shaft does not meet these conditions, ask SaMASZ to replace it. If the PTO shaft is damaged due to inappropriate length the warranty will be lost.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 Fig. 16. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening 5.5. Preparing the mower for work In order to prepare the mower suspended on the tractor for mowing the following should be performed: lower the mower until the sliding saucers come into contact with the ground (Fig.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 5.6. Dismounting machine from tractor CAUTION: When dismounting, make sure there is no person in between the mower and the tractor. To dismount the mower from the tractor: turn cutterbar’s drive off, ...
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 Fig. 19. Manner of knife mounting on drums: 1 – mounting lever; 2 - knife holder; 3 – knife CAUTION: When replacing knives the tractor's engine should be stopped and ignition key taken out.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 6.3. Maintenance and service 6.3.1. Checking the knives and knife holders All knives should have the same lengths and weights. Always check mower before starting work for damaged, missing and/or worn knives. Replace knives, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 6.3.3. Daily maintenance It is recommended for the operator to wear protective gloves when performing maintenance works. Every day after work please carry out the following maintenance: remove grass and mud, ...
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 6.3.5. Restarting the machine after repairs or longer storing periods Make sure that all nuts and screws are tightened with correct torque (Tab. 4). Make sure that all guards are installed in place.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 7.1. Main frame The oil level is to be checked periodically through the air-escape valve. The oil level should be 15 to 20 mm (about ¾ inch) above the bottom. Oil capacity in the gearbox for all types of the mowers is 5 l.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 8. INFORMATION ON DEFECTS AND MALFUNCTIONS Defect Reason Repair Some missing knives Install or replaced knives Worn knives Replace worn knives Space between the knife and knife Remove dirt (wash with water under holder is filled with mud, grass, etc.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 9. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS CAUTION: Before disassembly the mower should be disconnected from the tractor. 9.1. Disassembly Prior to any repair works, potentially related to admitting it for use, the mower should be cleaned thoroughly and any grass, dirt or mud be removed.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 10. WARRANTY CARD ROTIONAL FRONT DRUM MOWERS: Serial number Date of manufacture Manufacturer’s stamp QC signature Date of purchase Dealer’s stamp Dealer’s signature The product quality has been checked and meets the required standards and regulations. The mower...
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SaMASZ. 8. Manufacturer can break the service agreement with immediate effect when the user do not pay receivables according to that agreement in a timely manner and the delay in payment is longer than 30 days from maturity date.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 11.2. Warranty repairs record Repair 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.
Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 APPENDIX CALCULATING AXIS LOAD ATTENTION: 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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Front drum mower Operator’s manual K2BF 210; K4BF 265; K4BF 300 Calculating minimum weight of front ballast M – machine mounted at tractor's rear or P min. at rear and front: Calculating minimum weight of rear ballast M – machine mounted at tractor's front: ...
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