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664 70 31 fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41 e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl www.samasz.pl OPERATOR’S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER KDT 180 - 1,8 m - From serial number: 00033 KDT 220 - 2,2 m - From serial number: 00018 KDT 220 W - 2,2 m -...
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Optimum inclination towards the ground is 4 ÷ 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 BEFORE THE MOWING...
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 11.1. Warranty claims procedures......................34 11.2. Warranty repairs record......................... 35 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.
SaMASZ rear 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 –...
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 3.1. Technical data Tab. 1. Specifications Model: KDT 180 KDT220 KDT260 KDT300 KDT340 Working width 1.80 m 2.20 m 2.60 m 3.00 m 3.40 m Number of knives [pcs.]...
Swath discs 5 are mounted on the main frame. Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ rear disc mower with tine conditioner. 6 – Safety guard 1 – 3-point linakge frame 7 –...
It is supplied from outer hydraulics of the tractor. Main frame, on which the cutterbar is situated, is supported by the springs. Swath guides 5 are mounted on the main frame. Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ rear disc mower with tine conditioner. 6 – Safety guard 1 –...
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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.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 SAFETY ADVICE 4.1. Safety rules and regulations Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 It is forbidden to operate the mower when driving backwards, Never get on the mower, Never lift the mower on tractor’s 3-point linkage when the drive is on and the discs are rotating, Permissible inclination of the slope when working and during transport is 8°,...
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.
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 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 reulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 4.6. Warning decals and their meaning CAUTION: all warning decals should be clean and legible, b) lost or damaged decals must be replaced, please order new decals from your dealer or supplier.
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Warning decal Meaning Id. Nr. Operating is forbidden when any person is within the danger area of 50 m. Be extremely careful when PTO shaft is rotating.
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Warning decal Meaning Id. Nr. CAUTION: pulling-in parts CAUTION: cutting knives. Approach during operation is forbidden Never stand near tractor’s 3-point linkage while steering tractor’s lift.
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Warning sign Meaning Id. Nr. Do not stay in the swinging area of mower’s parts N-50; N-51 Signs indicating transport holders N-40 Wear protective gloves N-52...
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Optimum work parameters Inclination towards the front 4÷5 degrees which stands for 6÷7 cm of CLEAN THE MOWER EACH mowing height . Operation speed ≥ 10 km/h.
OPERATION 5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor. Mower KDT 180 works properly with tractors (class 0,6 and power from 30 HP) Mower KDT 220 works properly with tractors (class 0,6 and power from 48 HP)
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Fig. 9. Connecting the mower to the tractor. Fig. 10 a) 1 - pin, 2 - bush, 3 – hole in the bar b) Z - lock.
KDT 300;KDT 340 about 50cm Fig. 12. SaMASZ rear disc mower in its transport position. 5.3. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads. To meet safety precautions concerning transport on the public roads in Poland the mower should be equipped with the following devices: portable warning-light plates, to be mounted on both sides of mower top guard in their holders.
The proper distance between the end of cutterbar and tractor’s tyre Y should be about 0 to 10 cm for KDT 180, KDT 220, KDT 260. For KDT 300 Y should be from 30 to 40 cm.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 engage tractor gear and drive slowly into the grass-field. Flat meadows can be mowed with any speed. If the meadow is uneven reduce speed. CAUTION: DO NOT pull the cutterbar in other way (towards the tractor), because it will lead to cutterbar’s premature wear or even its damage.
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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 - Too high PTO rpm whirl the air, which may cause the inclination of the grass in front of the discs. It impairs the quality of mowing.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 5.7.2.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.
They must be ordered separately. Swath width is also regulated by swath discs. Disc with the forming drum Disc without the forming drum Fig. 18. Swath widths of SaMASZ disc mowers. By combining discs and forming drums, different swath widths can be reached. - 24 -...
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 CAUTION: Before you change the knife check disc turns (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.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 6.6. Adjusting the space between tine conditioner’s mask and its shaft (Models: KDT 220S and KDT 260S) Depending on size and thickness of the mowing grass, there may be a necessity to adjust the mask of the conditioner.
6.9. Maintenance and service 6.9.1.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.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Fig. 24b. Permissible wear of knife holder pin in disc type II. CAUTION: If the knife is missing or disc cover plate is damaged the vibrations may occur, which leads to cutterbar’s damage.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 Fig. 26a. Driving chain safety guard. Fig. 26b. Driving chain 6.9.4. Daily maintenance Everyday after work please carry out the following maintenance: Clean the mower each day after working, especially between discs and the cutterbar, because grass...
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 26 a 26 b Fig. 27. Cutterbar oil inlet (A) and outlet (B). 7.2. Intersecting axis gear 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.
Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 1.Disassembly. Before starting any repair or service the mower should be cleaned and any grass or dirt removed. Carefully check nuts and bolts for correct tension and the pins for wear. Replace as necessary.
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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Rear disc mowers Operator’s manual KDT 180;KDT 220 S/W;KDT 260 S/W; KDT 300;KDT 340 CAUTION: When the warranty expires, repairs can be done for a payment by the entitled repair shops pointed by the dealer. The dealer is obliged to indicate them.