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SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. Poland, 16-060 Zabłudów, ul. Trawiasta 1 Established – 1984 NIP PL-966-159-29-76 tel. (+48) (85) 664 70 31 fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41 e-mail: samasz@samasz.pl www.samasz.pl OPERATOR'S MANUAL FRONT DISC MOWER TORO 260 - 2.60 m TORO 262 - 2.60 m...
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Keep this manual for future use. Well-proven design and quality materials ensure high reliability and durability of SaMASZ products. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ mower and wish you much pleasure and the very best experience resulting from its operation.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Contents page 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ..................... 2 2. INTRODUCTION ........................2 3. INTENDED USE ......................... 3 3.1. Technical data ............................. 4 3.2. Design and working principle ......................4 3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts....................5 4.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. Data plate location Fig. 2. Data plate Data plate includes: - name and adress of the manufacturer, - model year, - CE marking means, that the produce - version number,...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 3. INTENDED USE TORO mower is equipped with Perfect Cut cutterbar. Table 1 shows differences in mowing height when applying different angles at which the cutterbars operate. Tab. 1. Mowing heights depending on cutterbar and its inclination angle „Perfect Cut”...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 3.1. Technical data Tab. 2. Technical data TORO 260 TORO 300 TORO 340 Mower type TORO 262 TORO 302 TORO 342 Operating width 2.60 m 3.00 m 3.40 m Number of knives 12 (6x2)
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4.1. General principles When mounting the mower to the tractor be aware of the risk of wounding. The operator should wear protective gloves. Do not operate when safety guards and curtain are not fitted in place. Also do not operate with ...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Do not lift the mower on the tractor's lifting device when the drive is turned on and disks are rotating. Permissible inclination of the mower on a slope when working and during transport is 8°. ...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 4.3.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport The driver and the carrier are responsible for the mower s transport safety. Any equipment ’ and parts must be secured for transport. To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules: grab mower by any lifting devices only in places indicated by hook sign (Fig.
4.6. Safety curtains SaMASZ mowers feature standard safety curtains (1) for self-mounting. In order to mount the guard properly, put it on a mower and secure with catches (2) and front guard (3) by means of provided fasteners (4) Fig. 7. Examine condition of guards and its mounting on a regular basis. Fix immediately if damaged and replace if missing.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO not being cautious during transportation and moving mower during operation, transport of persons who are on the machine, presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range, performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on. ...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO When the risk of exposure to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any protective means or organization of work, the employer (farmer) must: 1) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection if the noise level in work place exceeds 80 dB.
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Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO N-50 N-52 N-55 Do not stay in the swinging Wear protective gloves area of mower’s parts N-109 N-113 N-162 N-117 N-167 Avoid fluid escaping under Do not remain on the machine pressure while driving N-168 N-201 N-224...
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Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO WARNING: When attaching and disconnecting the mower, there should be no persons in between the machine and the tractor. Any accidental manoeuvring with the aggregate might cause crushing of unauthorized personnel. WARNING: The manufacturer is not liable for the mower s damages resulting from ’...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Secure the hitch triangle Set the mower's inclination for cutting with pin and connect it height and lock the upper strand with spring cotter. against disconnection. Lift the mower on the 3-point linkage to its maximum and mount the support springs so that, when the mower is lowered on the ground and is level with the tractor, the spring stretches from 50...
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Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Measured length Distance between tractor’s PTO shaft and machine’s drive shaft Fig. 12. In order to determine minimal shaft length: set aggregated mowers in working position, / (by means of 3-point linkage, adjust connector end ...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO NOTE If needed shorten the PTO shaft as provided in corresponding shaft operator's manual (Fig. 15). Fig. 15. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening CAUTION Mounting the telescopic shaft in opposite direction may cause serious damage to the PTO shaft, axis gear, etc.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Fig. 16. Setting mower's support Tab. 4. Specification of support according to mower's position Position of cutterbar in relation to the Mower's weight tractor [kg] [mm] +300 +150 -150 -300 5.4. Preparing the mower for transport Lift mower's side guards to vertical position (Fig.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 5.5. Moving from transport to working position Follow items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5; after having done this the mower is ready for operation. Then: lower the cutterbar freely until it touches the ground, ...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 5.7.1. Essential information concerning mowing Optimal operating parameters 1. Inclination forward 0-5 degrees, i.e. approx. 4.5-7 cm of mowing height. 2. Operating speed, V 10 km/h. ≥ 3. Keep the constant PTO rpm = 900-1000 rpm. PTO rotations > 1000 rpm may lead to leaving pieces of uncut grass between discs.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 5.7.2. Mower blockage When operating the mower, pay attention to variable conditions on the field, which may cause the mower to block, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects in the grass.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Fig. 20. Mounting cutting knives NOTE Use knives recommended by the manufacturer only. WARNING Before any work always check the condition of knives and holders. Do not use damaged or worn elements due to the risk of throwing objects. Damaged or worn elements are dangerous.
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In that case no warranty claim shall be accepted. If a knife is damaged immediately replace the whole set (2 knives) with new one. TORO 260 TORO 262 Fig. 24a. Disc rotation directions on mower's cutterbar with cutting width of 2.6 m...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO TORO 340 TORO 342 Fig. 24c. Disc rotation directions on mower's cutterbar with cutting width of 3.4 m NOTE Due to various windrow widths in the mowers (and therefore various rotation directions of the discs), before mounting the knives check rotation directions of each disc ( Fig.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO Tab. 5. Torque values for bolts In the absence of specific torque values, the following chart can be used as a guide to the maximum safe torque for a particular size and grade of fastener. There is no torque difference for fine or coarse threads.
Tab. 6. Oil capacities to be filled in cutterbar Mower type Oil capacity [L] Oil type Lubrication frequency TORO 260; TORO 262 After first 50 h of operation, then after TORO 300; TORO 302 80W90 next 500 h (or at least once a year) TORO 340;...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 8. MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIRS Tab. 8. Possible defects and their repairs Defect Reason Repair Some of knives are missing Mount, complement Worn knives Replace knives with new ones Improperly mounted knives Mount knives strictly as per manual (left –...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 9. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Repair WARNING Any maintenance and -adjustment work is allowed only after the motor has stopped and the cutting disks have come to complete standstill; moreover, wear protective gloves and appropriate tools. Prior to any repair or service works the mower should be cleaned thoroughly and any grass, dirt or mud removed.
3. Faults or damages should be submitted personally, in writing or by telephone. Repairs shall be carried out within 14 days. Any repair which is subject to warranty should be carried out by an authorised SaMASZ dealer. 4. Warranty claims regarding the product replacement or refunding are considered if received within 14 days by the Manufacturer.
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The Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce design changes. NOTE The SaMASZ company is constantly working on the development of all of its machine types and models. Therefore, any modifications of our machinery due to their form, equipment and technology are likely. No claims can arise from data, drawings and descriptions included herein as well as the spare parts list.
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 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. - 32 -...
Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 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. Before using the tractor-machine assembly, check whether these conditions are met, while calculating and weighing the assembly.
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Front disc mowers Operator's Manual TORO 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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