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OPERATOR’S MANUAL FRONT DISC MOWER KDF 260 - 2,6 m – from serial number 00006 KDF 260 W - 2,6 m – from serial number 00001 KDF 260 S - 2,6 m – from serial number 00001 KDF 300 - 3,0 m –...
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Recommended inclination 4 - 5° towards 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 BEFORE THE MOWING DISCS HAVE COME TO COMPLETE STANDSTILL.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below (Fig.1) Fig.1 Data plate place Fig. 2. Data plate...
PROPER USE a) mower without conditioner SaMASZ front disc mower is designed for mowing standing grass on meadows and in stone free fields. It is a machine for hay and green fodder production. When the high grass prevails, the first and the second cut should be mowed at the height level - 6-7 cm, but when the grass grows low –...
(2) along with suspension frame (1). On the suspension frame there is mower’s triangle, which is designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety guards (10). Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with tine conditioner. - 6 -...
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(1). On the suspension frame there is mower’s triangle, which is designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety guards (11). Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with roller conditioner. 7 – Cutterbar drive shaft 1 –...
If access holes are available, lubricate fittings through access holes. E-kits need lubrication every 50 hours. See decal on guard if applicable. PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used afer SaMASZ permission. CAUTION: Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.
The mower is equipped with such elements as holders and brackets used to mount warning lights and plates. Combined lights and reflectors are mounted on the warning plates. 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 disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Never leave the tractor’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the tractor, turn off the engine and put off the key from tractor’s ignition switch,...
Use only PTO shafts recommended by mower’s manufacturer 4.5. Residual risk Despite the fact, that company SaMASZ Białystok – the manufacturer of the mower takes the responsibility for design and manufacturing of the mower, in order to eliminate dangerous situations, certain risk during mower operation is unavoidable.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check regularly hydraulic hoses. CAUTION: Residual risk always results from incorrect behaviour of mower’s operator.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Warning decals Meaning Id. Nr. Read the operator’s manual before putting the mower into operation. While making repairs the machine must be stopped. Operating is forbidden when any person is within the danger area of 50 m.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Warning decal Meaning Id. Nr Be extremely careful when PTO shaft is rotating. CAUTION: belt transmission, be extremely careful CAUTION: pulling-in parts - 14 -...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Warning decal Meaning Id. Nr CAUTION: cutting knives. Approach during operation is forbidden Never stand near tractor’s 3-point linkage while steering tractor’s lift. N-49 Do not stay in the swinging area of mower’s parts...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Warning decal Meaning Id. Nr Signs indicating transport holders N-40 Wear protective gloves N-52 Lower side safety guards before turning the drive on. N-48 max = 1050...
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Caution: rotor Optimum work parameters 1. Inclination towards the front 4÷5 degrees which stands for 6÷7 cm of mowing height. 2. Operation speed ≥ 10 km/h.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Fig. 6a. Warning decals placed on the mower without conditioner. Fig. 6b. Warning decals placed on the mower with tine/roller conditioner. - 18 -...
KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; OPERATION Attaching the mower to the tractor Mower KDF 260 works properly with tractors (class 2,0 and power from 70 HP Mower KDF 300 works properly with tractors (class 2,0 and power from 80 HP...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 5.2. Adjusting the clearance between triangle’s hook and lock After the mower has been mounted and lifted and the clearance between triangle’s hook and lock has more than 1 mm (Fig.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; Hydraulic cylinder lock Fig. 11a. Hydraulic cylinder and the lock in transport position. Fig. 11b. Front disc mower in its transport position. 5.5. Mounting PTO shaft PTO shaft’s end with friction clutch should be mounted on mower’s side.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 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.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 5.8. Operation Dear operator, If the disc mower is your first experience (you have mowed with 2-drum mower) you need a piece of essential information: 1.
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Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; horizontally Shape of the stubble Stubble characteristics - around 4° Shape of the stubble Stubble characteristics - around 8° Shape of the stubble Fig.13. Shape of the stubble with cutterbar’s inclination 0°, 4° and 8°.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 5.8.2. Taking turns over swaths. Lift the mower with hydraulic cylinder and take the turn. The mower does not need to be additionaly lifted by tractor’s 3-point linkage.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 6.2. Replacing the knives Worn and/or damaged knives should be immediately replaced. Replace knives, if necessary, only in sets. Make sure all knives in a set are of the same length and weight.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; CAUTION: Before you change the knife check disc turns (Fig. 17, Fig. 18). CAUTION: Different mounting of the knives will block the mower. When mounting pay particular attention to loose rotation of the knife on the knife holder pin.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 6.4. Replacing the conditioner’s tines (Models: KDF 260S and KDF 300S) Worn tines must be immediately replaced with new ones. Each time, before the work begins, check the conditioner’s tines along with the bolts on which the tines are mounted and tines’...
6.6. Maintenance and service 6.6.1. Checking the knives and knife holders SaMASZ equips KDT mowers with two types of discs: - type I – to regular grass and mowers with conditioners. - type II – to high and inclined grass and mowers without conditioners.
KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 6.6.2. Checking the tension of tine and roller conditioners’ driving chain. (Models: KDF 260 S/W and KDF 300 S/W) Drive from PTO shaft is transmitted by means of driving chain on the conditioner. The tensioner provides the constant tension of the chain and is regulated by the nut N (Fig.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; check all visible units and parts and their connections; tighten all loose bolts and nuts and replace all damaged and/or worn parts with new genuine ones,...
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 7.2. Intersecting axis gears. Everyday before starting work please check the oil level and, if needed, please refill after having removed the vent A on the top of the gear (Fig. 26). The oil level can be checked through the check opening B on the side of the gear.
Front disc mowers Operator’s manual KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS Defect Reason Repair Lack of knives Put on knives Worn knives Replace knives Improperly mounted knives Put on knives strictly acc. to (left –...
2. The 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 21 days.
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Kosiarki dyskowe czołowe Instrukcja obsługi KDF 260; KDF 300; KDF 260 S/W; KDF 300 S/W; 5) The following cases are not covered by warranty: a) wearing parts: disc, slides, sliding bushes Pcw and so on. These repairs may be done only at purchaser’s cost.
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