SaMASZ KDTC 260 User manual

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: sama[email protected]
www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
REAR DISC MOWER
WITH CENTRAL SUSPENSION
KDTC 260
-
2,6 m
KDTC 261
-
2,6 m
KDTC 260 S/W - 2,6 m KDTC 261 S/SL/W - 2,6 m
KDTC 300
-
3,0 m
KDTC 301
-
3,0 m
KDTC 300 S/W - 3,0 m KDTC 301 S/SL/W - 3,0 m
KDTC 340
-
3,4 m
KDTC 341
-
3,4 m
S – Mowers with tine conditioner
SL - Mowers with light weight swath conditioner
W – Mowers with roller conditioner
IN290EN005
20.02.2017
EDITION NO 5
Translation of the original operator’s manual
– English –
Serial No:

Optimum inclination towards the ground is 0 ÷ 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
DISCS HAVE COME TO COMPLETE
STANDSTILL.
DO NOT
OPERATE WHEN ANY PERSON REMAINS IN
THE DANGER AREA OF 50 m (170').
NOTICE:
Keep this manual for future use.
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.
0 ÷ 5°

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Contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE .............................................................................................3
2. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................3
3. PROPER USE..............................................................................................................................4
3.1. Technical data .....................................................................................................................................5
3.2. Design and working principle.............................................................................................................7
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts....................................................................................................8
4. SAFETY ADVICE ....................................................................................................................10
4.1. Safety rules and regulations ..............................................................................................................10
4.2. Mounting mower onto tractor ...........................................................................................................11
4.3. Transport...........................................................................................................................................12
4.3.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport..................................................................12
4.4. Working parts ...................................................................................................................................13
4.5. PTO shaft ..........................................................................................................................................13
4.6. Hydraulic assembly...........................................................................................................................13
4.7. Tarpaulin guards ...............................................................................................................................14
4.8. Residual risk .....................................................................................................................................14
4.8.1. Residual risk..................................................................................................................................15
4.9. Safety decals and their meaning .......................................................................................................16
4.10. Design and operations of hydraulic safety breakaway device ..........................................................19
5. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................19
5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor ...................................................................................................19
5.2. Preparing the mower for transport ....................................................................................................20
5.3. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads...........................................................................21
5.4. Mounting PTO shaft .........................................................................................................................21
5.5. Switching from transport to working position ..................................................................................22
5.6. Preparing the mower for work ..........................................................................................................23
5.7. Operation (mowing)..........................................................................................................................23
5.7.1. Essential information concerning mowing ..................................................................................24
5.7.2. Mower clogging and jams............................................................................................................25
5.7.3. Taking turns over swaths .............................................................................................................25
5.7.4. Regulation of cutterbar’s pressure on the ground by means of support springs ...........................25
5.8. Dismounting mower from tractor .....................................................................................................26
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS .....................................................................................27
6.1. Assembling / disassembling main frames.........................................................................................27
6.2. Mounting and timing of the knives...................................................................................................27
6.3. Replacing the knives and knife mountings .......................................................................................28
6.4. Adjusting the cutterbar......................................................................................................................29
6.5. 3-point linkage support chain............................................................................................................31
6.6. Adjusting conditioner........................................................................................................................31
6.6.1. Adjusting clearance between conditioner screen and roller..........................................................31
6.6.2. Adjusting conditioner's shaft rotary speed ....................................................................................32
6.7. Replacing the conditioner’s tines......................................................................................................33
6.8. Adjusting force of the pressure of roller conditioner........................................................................34
6.9. Maintenance and service...................................................................................................................34
6.9.1. Controlling condition of knives and knife mounting...................................................................34
6.9.2. Inspecting tension of belt on belt gear for rollers ........................................................................35
6.9.3. Daily maintenance .......................................................................................................................35
6.9.4. Off-season maintenance and storing............................................................................................36
7. LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................36
7.1. Cutterbar ...........................................................................................................................................36
7.2. Intersecting axis gears.......................................................................................................................37
7.3. Roller conditioner’s gearbox.............................................................................................................38
7.4. Bearings and joint .............................................................................................................................39
8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS ........................................................................................40
9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE..........................................................41
9.1. Disassembly......................................................................................................................................41

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9.2. Scrapping ..........................................................................................................................................41
10. HYDRAULIC SCHEME ......................................................................................................... 41
11. WARRANTY CLAIM ............................................................................................................. 42
12. WARRANTY TERMS ............................................................................................................. 42
12.1. Warranty claims procedures..............................................................................................................42
12.2. Warranty repairs record.....................................................................................................................44
APPENDIX Defining the total weight, axis load, tyre load capacity and minimum load......... 45

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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 place
Data plate includes:
-
name and adress of the manufacturer,
-
model year,
-
CE marking
means, that the produce
-
version number,
conforms to 2006/42/EC Direc
tive and
-
machine weight,
harmonized standards,
-
id number,
-
machine symbol,
-
barcode.
-
date of manufacture,
NOTICE:
In case the operator's manual is unclear or illegible all necessary information can
be obtained from manufacturer or the dealer.
2. INTRODUCTION
 This operator’s manual should be considered as the basic mower’s equipment and keep for
future use. If the mower is handed over to another operator, it should be in working condition
and given away along with operator’s manual and it’s other basic equipment.
 Operator’s manual is attached to every machine in order that the operator can familiarize
himself with design, working principles, service and adjustment of the mower. The user of
the mower should be familiar with common safety rules and procedures.
 The mower is manufactured according to international safety rules.
 Compliance with the warnings in this operator’s manual will ensure safe operation.
 Please contact your dealer if you have any queries relating to the operation and service of
the mower.
 This operator’s manual is an indispensable part of any machine and is intended to familiarize
future user with principles of proper operation and use of the machine as well as the risks
involved.
GENERAL WARNING
When operating the mower please comply with the warnings and safety
regulations shown throughout this manual by this safety alert symbol.
WARNING!
Operation of the mower before reading the operator’s manual carefully as
well as operating by the unauthorized staff, especially by children, is strictly
forbidden.

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3. PROPER USE
Mower KDTC is equipped with "Perfect Cut" cutterbar. Tab. 1 shows the differences in
mowing height depending on angle at which cutterbars are set and what kind of skids are applied.
Tab. 1. Mowing height depending on the kind of the cutterbar and its tilt angle
„Perfect Cut” cutterbar
No tilt
3° tilt
5° tilt
Standard mowing height
Optional heights when using high mowing topping
Optional heights when using high mowing double topping
 The rear mounted disc mower is intended to mow green fodder: grass, alfalfa and such on
permanent grassland (pastures), on crop fields without rocks, and to form loose rows of cut
fodder. The pasture or field being mown should be even, best if prepared by rolling. In
the event of a majority of tall grass the first and second mowing should be done at a height of
6 - 7 cm, while with a majority of short grasses at a height of 5 cm. The last mowing should be
done a little higher - at 7 - 8 cm from the ground.
 The rear mounted disc mower with crop scarifier/rollers is intended to mow green fodder:
grass, alfalfa and such on permanent grassland (pastures), on crop fields without rocks, and to
form loose rows of cut fodder. As a result of the passing of the layers of the green fodder
through the flails or rollers the grass stems are broken and a layer of wax is removed. This
facilitates and speeds up the drying process of the fodder by approximately 30 to 40%. The use
of rollers is especially recommended when mowing legumes such as alfalfa. Rollers are
particularly recommended for mowing grass legume such as alfalfa. The pasture or field being
mown should be even, best if prepared by rolling. This is especially true of mowers with rollers
as they tolerate rocks with a diameter of a few centimeters. If a larger stone is picked up stop
and remove it as it could cause damage of the discs.

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WARNING!
Use of the mower for other purposes than the above mentioned is forbidden.
Different use than the above mentioned will be considered as improper and
may lead to revoking of the warranty. Mower should be used, operated and
repaired only by people familiarized with its detailed specifications and with
safety rules and regulations. Willful changes of the mower will lead to
revoking of the warranty.
3.1. Technical data
Tab. 2. Specifications
Model: KDTC 260
(wide swath) KDTC 300 KDTC 340
Working width
2.60 m
3.00 m
3.40 m
Number of knives
[
pcs
.]
1
2 (2 x 6)
14 (2 x 7)
16 (2 x 8)
Tractor PTO rpm
540 rpm
Tractor power required 50 kW
(70
HP
)
58 kW
(
80
HP
)
65 kW
(
90
HP
)
Tractor 3
-
point linkage category
2
2
2
Width in wo
rking pos
ition
~ 2.
8
ha/h
~ 3
.
5
ha/h
~
4
.
0
ha/h
Transport length
2.
0
m
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
Working width
4.
7
m
5
.
1 m
5
.
5 m
Weight
9
40
kg
10
20
kg
1120
kg
PTO shaft with overrunning clutch
requirem
e
nts
530 Nm
Cutting
s
pee
d
of the knife
86.
2
m/s
Disc rpm
3
078
r
pm
Nosie
level
L
pA
101 ± 1
dB
L
Amax
11
3
± 1 dB
L
C
peak
116
± 1 dB
Tab. 3. Specifications
Model:
KDTC 260 S KDTC 300 S KDTC 260 W KDTC 300 W
Working width
2.
60 m
3.
00 m
2
.
60 m
3.
00 m
Number of knives [pcs]
12 (2
x
6
)
1
4
(2 x
7
)
12
(2
x
6
)
1
4
(2 x
7
)
Tractor PTO rpm
1000 rpm
Tractor power required 58 kW
(
80
HP
)
66 kW
(90
HP
)
58 kW
(
8
0
HP
)
66 kW
(90
HP
)
Tractor 3
-
point linkage category
2
2
2
2
Working capacity
~
2
.
8
ha/h
~
3
.
5
ha/h
~ 2.
8
ha/h
~ 3.
5 ha/h
Transport length
2
.
0
m
2
.
0 m
2
.
0 m
2
.
0 m
Width in working position
4
.
7
m
5.
1
m
4
.
7
m
5.
1
m
Weight
10
35
kg
1
255
kg
1
2
15
kg
12
70
kg
PTO shaft with overrunning clutch
requirem
e
nts
530 Nm
Cutting
s
pee
d
of the knife
86.
2
m/s
Disc rpm
3
078 rpm
Noise level L
pA
98 ± 1 dB 97 ± dB
L
Ama
x
109 ± dB
109 ± dB
L
Cpeak
112 ± dB
112 ± dB
S – Mower with tine conditioner W – Mower with roller conditioner
L
pA
– noise level related to 8 hour working time. Averaged in time acoustic pressure level corrected by
frequency characteristic A.
L
Amax
– maximum value corrected by frequency characteristic A of acoustic pressure level.
L
Cpeak
– peak level of acoustic pressure corrected by frequency characteristic C.

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Tab. 4. Specifications
Tab. 5. Specifications
S – Mowers with tine conditioner SL - Mowers with light weight swath conditioner
L
pA
– noise level related to 8 hour working time. Averaged in time acoustic pressure level corrected by
frequency characteristic A.
L
Amax
– maximum value corrected by frequency characteristic A of acoustic pressure level.
L
Cpeak
– peak level of acoustic pressure corrected by frequency characteristic C.
Model:
KDTC 261 KDTC 301 KDTC 341
Working w
idth
2
.
60
m
3
.
00
m
3
.
40
m
Number of knives [pcs]
12 (2 x6)
14 (2 x 7)
16 (2 x 8)
Tractor PTO rpm
540 (1000
–
optional)
Tractor power required
50 kW (70 HP)
58 kW (80 HP)
65 kW (90 HP)
Tractor 3
-
point linkage category
II
Working capacity
~ 2
.
8
~ 3
.
5
~ 4
.
0
Transport length
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
Width in working position
4
.
7
m
5
.
1
m
5
.
5
m
Weight
[kg]
940
1020
1120
PTO shaft with overrunning clutch requirements
86
.
2
Cutting speed of the knife 3078 rpm
Noise level L
pA
101 ± 1 dB
L
Amax
1
13 ± 1 dB
L
Cpeak
116 ± 1 dB
Mo
del:
KDTC 261 S/SL KDTC 261 W KDTC 301 S/SL KDTC 301 W
Working width
2.60 m
2.60 m
3.00 m
3.00 m
Number of knives [pcs]
12 (2 x6)
12 (2 x6)
14 (2 x 7)
14 (2 x 7)
Tractor P
TO rpm
1000
Tractor power required
65 kW (90
HP
)
Tractor 3
-
point linkage categor
y
II
Working capacity
~ 2,8
~ 2,8
~ 3,5
~ 3,5
Transport length
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
2
.
0
m
Width in working position
4
.
7
m
4
.
7
m
5
.
1
m
5
.
1
m
Weight [kg]
1170 / 1140
1215
125
5 / 1215
12
70
PTO shaft with overrunning
clutch requirem
e
nts
86.2
Cutting speed of the knife 3078 rpm
Noise level L
pA
98 ± 1
L
Amax
109 ± 1
L
Cpeak
112 ± 1

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2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9 10
10
11
3.2. Design and working principle
Fig. 2. Parts of SaMASZ rear disc mower with central suspension
(for mowers of type KDTC 261, KDTC 301, KDTC 341)
1 – 3-point linkage frame
2 – Hydraulic cylinder
3 – Intersecting axis gear I
4 – Cutterbar
5
–
Swath discs
6 – Safety guard
7 – PTO shaft
8 – Intersecting axis gear II
9 – Support springs
10
–
Support leg
3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage. Drive
from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through intersecting axis gear (3) on PTO shaft (7), which through
intersecting axis gear (8) drives the cutterbar (4). On the cutterbar, there are discs with two knives
each. Hydraulic cylinder (2) is used to adjust the mower to working position. It is supplied from
outer hydraulics of the tractor. Main frame, on which the cutterbar (4) is situated, is supported by
the springs (9). There are also swath discs (5) mounted on the main frame and safety guard (6).
Fig. 3. Parts of SaMASZ rear disc mower with central suspension and tine conditioner
(for mowers of type KDTC 261 S/SL, KDTC 301 S/SL)
1 – 3-point linkage frame
2 – Hydraulic cylinder
3 – Intersecting axis gear I
4 – Cutterbar
5 – Swath guides
6
–
Safety guard
7 – PTO shaft
8 – Intersecting axis gear II
9 – Support springs
10 – Support legs
11 – Tine conditioner
8 1 3 10 7 2 9
5 5 4 6

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1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8 9
10 11 12
3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage. Drive
from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through intersecting axis gear (3) on PTO shaft (7), which through
intersecting axis gear (8) drives the cutterbar (4). On the cutterbar, there are discs with two knives
each. Apart from that, drive from tractor’s rpm through intersecting axis gear (3), PTO shaft (7),
intersecting axis gear (8) and chain gearbox (11) is transmitted to tine conditioner (12) (not
applicable to KDTC 260 S and KDTC 300 S, where conditioner is powered through chain gear).
Hydraulic cylinder (2) is used to adjust the mower to working position. It is supplied from outer
hydraulics of the tractor. Main frame, on which the cutterbar is situated, is supported by the springs
(9). On top of tine conditioner’s safety guard (6) there are swath guides (5) mounted.
Fig. 4. Parts of SaMASZ rear disc mower with central suspension and roller conditioner
(for mowers of type KDTC 261 W, KDTC 301 W)
1 – 3-point linkage frame
2 – Hydraulic cylinder
3 – Intersecting axis gear I
4 – Cutterbar
5 – Swath guides
6
–
Safety guard
7 – PTO shaft
8 – Intersecting axis gear II
9 – Support springs
10 – Support leg
11 – Belt gear
12
–
Roller conditioner
3-point linkage frame (1) enables attachment of the mower to tractor’s 3-point linkage. Drive
from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through intersecting axis gear (3) on PTO shaft (7), which through
intersecting axis gear (8) drives the cutterbar (4). On the cutterbar, there are discs with two knives
each. Apart from that, drive from tractor’s rpm through intersecting axis gear (3), PTO shaft (7),
intersecting axis gear (8) and belt gear (11) is transmitted to roller conditioner (12). Hydraulic
cylinder (2) is used to adjust the mower to working position. It is supplied from outer hydraulics of
the tractor. Main frame, on which the cutterbar is situated, is supported by the springs (9). On top of
roller conditioner’s safety guard (6) there are swath guides (5) mounted.
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
The mowers are sold with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator’s manual with spare parts list,
 cutting knives: KDTC 260, KDTC 261 – 1 box, KDTC 300/340. KDTC 301/341 – 2 boxes.
 mounting lever for quick-knife changing,
 PTO shaft with overrunning clutch,
 spray paint (150 ml).
Optional extra equipment:
 warning plate with combined lights and reflectors,
 warning triangle,
 high mowing toppings / double toppings.

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NOTICE:
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.
Tab. 6. Recommended PTO shafts for KDTC mowers
Mower Power Length Moment Symbol Clutch Manufactur
er Notes
KM mm Nm
KDTC 260
KDTC 261
KDTC 300
KDTC 301
KDTC 340
KDTC 341
KDTC 261
S/SL/W
KDTC 301
S/SL/W
47 1010-1417 620 7G5N101CE0071A1A
Overrunning
Wright
Bondioli &
Pavesi
KDTC 261
KDTC 301
KDTC 340
KDTC 341
KDTC 260 S/W
KD
TC 300 S/W
47 840-1162 620 7G5T084FX007007RTA
Built-in
(540 rpm)
KDTC 261
KDTC 301
KDTC 341
KDTC 260 S/W
KDTC 300 S/W
KDTC 261
S/SL/W
KDTC 301
S/SL/W
54 880-1222 520 7G5T088FX007007PTA Built-in
(1000 rpm)
PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after SaMASZ permission.
NOTICE:
Lubricate the PTO shaft with high quality multi-purpose grease every 50 shaft
operating hours. If access holes are available, lubricate fittings through access holes.
E-kits need lubrication every 50 hours. See decal on guard if applicable.
Fig. 5. PTO shaft lubrication points. Mounting directions
PTO shaft’s end
without clutch – To
be mounted on the
tractor’s side.
PTO shaft’s end with
overrunning clutch
–
To be mounted on
mower’s side.

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4. 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.
 Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be done from the operator’s seat; DO NOT
move the lever from outside of the tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons
mounted outside the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
 When switching from working to transport position unmount the whole or at least one end (from
tractor’s PTO) of PTO shaft.
 Operation without safety guards as well as with the damaged or raised guards is not allowed
(danger of the stones, etc. being thrown out). Damaged protective apron should be replaced
with a new one.
 When operating the mower, control damages to structures, protective aprons, chains, rubber
elements and if need be, replace these with new ones, even not completely worn out elements.
 DO NOT exceed 600 rpm for spline shaft. In case of using mowers with swath conditioner /
rollers do not exceed 1050 rpm.
 Nobody is allowed to remain within the danger area of at least 50 m. Particular caution is
necessary when operating near roads and in stoney areas,
 Any maintenance and adjustment work should only be done after the drive has been
disconnected and when the cutting discs have come to the complete standstill,
 Always check the mower before starting work, in particular for damaged, missing and/or worn
knives and knife holders. Damaged or worn parts must be replaced.
 When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially
concerning warning lights.
WARNING!
All service and repair operations must be done only after the tractor engine has
been stopped and ingnition key out, all rotating parts have come to the
complete standstill and the cutterbar is on the ground.
WARNING!
Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from
the machine. Never allow anyone to ride on a machine or tractor.
 When the mower is lifted for repair on the 3-point linkage, it should be secured against
falling by a mechanical support or by chain.
 The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
 Never lift the mower on tractor linkage when the drive is on and the cutting discs are rotating.
 When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with the cabin.
 Mower should not be operated when the tractor-mower set is not balanced.
 Never start the mower when it is lifted.
 Never start the mower, when people or animals are near the machine.
 Never lift the safety guard before the rotating parts have come to the complete standstill.
Tractor’s engine must be stopped. Caution: Cutting knives keep rotating for several minutes
after the engine is stopped.

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 Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on
the machine.
 Before you start the tractor make sure that every other drives are turned off and the levers
steering hydraulics are in neutral position.
 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.
 When mounting the mower on a tractor, danger of wounding is present. It is recommended for
the operator to wear protective gloves.
 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°.
 Never stand between tractor and mower, before tractor-mower set is secured against moving by
the tractor’s brake.
 Every maintenance work and regulations can be done only when the mower is on the ground.
 If any maintenance work or regulation under lifted mower is needed, it must be secured against
falling.
 When the parts of the mower need replacement, use only the original spare parts according to
spare parts list.
 Pay particular attention to PTO shaft’s guards and mower’s and tractor’s spline shaft guards.
Never work with damaged guards.
 Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage occur or they expire, replace
with new ones. Expiry period should not exceed 5 years.
 Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses.
 When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors make sure, that either
tractor’s or mower’s hydraulic system is without pressure.
 When operating hydraulic system, always wear protective gloves and glasses. Leaking under
pressure hydraulic oil (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause infection. If it
happens, immediately visit a doctor.
 The mower should be stored under roofed places and in the way that it will not harm people or
animals.
 In the event of fatal failure, please contact technical service, and if an accident (here: road
accident) occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
 Mower should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
4.2. Mounting mower onto tractor
 Prior to the mounting operation, check whether the tractor's and the mower's hitch categories are
compatible and make sure that tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
 Prior to mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly and
tractor's 3-point linkage.
 Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the mower on a tractor.

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4.3. Transport
 Every position change of the mower can only be done when there is nobody around (pay
particular attention to children).
 For the transport period put warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and warning
triangle on the mower.
 During transport always put the mower to transport position. See chapter 5.2.
 Before putting the mower to transport position make sure, that the tractor’s PTO is turned off
and all the rotating parts have come to complete standstill.
 Driving speed should always be adjusted to road conditions.
 Permissible speed is 25 km/h and it cannot be exceeded.
4.3.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for mower’s transport safety. Equipment and parts
must be secured during transport.
To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules:
 seize the mower by any lifting devices only in the places indicated by the hook sign (Fig. 6),
Fig. 6. Transport holders
 for mower lifting use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than mower’s weight
shown in data plate. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting,
 transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts
are spotted replace these with new ones,
 when mounting slings, chains, handles etc. always pay attention to setting the machine's center
of gravity properly,
 to catch machines, pick ropes of adequate length, so that the angle between them is no greater
than 120°, and the angle between the strand and the vertical is no greater than 60°,
 collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position,
 during putting the mower onto another vehicle it is forbidden for anybody to remain in transport
area,
 on the vehicle’s trailer the machine should be secured against moving.
WARNING!
Securing maneuvering area and transport of the mower is the responsibility of
a person who does it.

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Fig. 7. Location of centre of gravity
Tab. 7. Location of centre of gravity
Dimension
[mm]
Mowers
KDTC 260 KDTC
260S
KDTC
260W
KDTC
300
KDTC
300S
KDTC
300W KDTC 340
A
1660
1780
1920
1820
1980
1995
2000
B
5
60
560
595
580
6
15
630
580
C
695
760
750
690
735
750
690
Dimension
[mm]
Mowers
KDTC
261
KDTC
261 S/SL
KDTC
261 W
KDTC
301
KDTC 301
S/SL
KDTC
301 W KDTC 341
A
1590
1825/1775
1850
1765
2010/1960
2025
1930
B
525
555/550
635
575
620/610
660
525
C
700
830/805
810
695
830/805
830
700
4.4. Working parts
 Before operating the mower check knife’s and knife holder’s condition.
 Worn or damaged knives or knife holders should be immediately replaced with new one.
WARNING!
During replacement of working parts, it should be used personal protective
gloves.
4.5. PTO shaft
 Before operating learn provisions found in bar manufacturer's manual placed on the bar.
 Use only PTO shafts recommended by mower’s manufacturer with guards in good condition.
 In order to operate safely use only fully technically fit, undamaged PTO shafts. Damaged PTO
shaft shall be repaired or replaced with new one.
 Before any operation make sure whether PTO rpm have proper rotational direction.
4.6. Hydraulic assembly
 Caution! Hydraulic assembly is under pressure! Hydraulic oil under pressure may permeate
through skin and cause serious injury, therefore skin and eyes should be protected in particular.
In case of injuries caused by a liquid under pressure, call a doctor immediately.
 Hydraulic hoses can be connected to tractor's hydraulics, provided that both the tractor’s and the
mower's hydraulic assemblies are not under pressure. To remove the pressure from the hoses
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 When dismounting the machine from the tractor, set the equipment aside, deflate the pressure
from hydraulics and turn tractor's engine off.
 When controlling for hydraulic assembly's malfunction and looking for oil leaks, it is forbidden
to touch any potential leaks until the entire assembly is under pressure.
 Caution! It is recommended that the using hydraulic oil should not exceed 10 oil purity
class in accordance with NAS 1638.
When using hydraulic hoses:
 Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
 Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
 Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
 If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
 Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
4.7. Tarpaulin guards
Due to their storing, SaMASZ manufactured mowers feature standard tarpaulin guards (1) for
self-mounting. In order to mount the guard properly put it on a mower and secure with catches (2)
and with front guard (3) Fig. 8. Mount tarpaulin cover underneath transport locking pin (S) to
prevent the tarpaulin from damaging when setting the mower for transportation.
Fig. 8. Mounting tarpaulin guard on mower
4.8. Residual risk
Despite the fact, that SaMASZ 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.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
 operation of mower by minors as well as not being familiarized with operator's manual,
 operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
 not keeping caution while transportation and shifting of mower during operation,
 transport of persons remaining on the machine,
 presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
 performing operations related to servicing and adjustment with engine on.
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. Always comply with safety decals placed on
the mower.
S
1
2
3

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2. Danger of injury, abrasion and damage of skin
This kind of risk occurs during replacement of working parts with sharp edges. During any
maintenance work always use safety gloves.
3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor’s
or mower’s hydraulic system is without pressure.
During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check
regularly hydraulic hoses.
WARNING!
Residual risk always results from incorrect behaviour of mower’s operator.
4. Bans
Please bear in mind the following bans during mower’s operation:
 never unblock the mower, make any regulations or repairs of the mower while it is in motion,
 never change the order of operation and maintenance activities described in operator’s manual,
 never operate the mower when it is not in working order or has damaged safety guards,
 never get your hands and legs close to rotating parts of the mower,
 during repair and maintenance of the mower always comply with the descriptions included in
operator’s manual. Always do these activities when the tractor’s drive is off,
 before you start any activities, focus your attention on them,
 never operate the mower under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicines,
 your clothes should not be too loose, or too tight. Too loose cloth parts may be pulled in by
the rotating parts of the mower,
 the mower cannot be operated by children or by handicapped people.
When describing residual risk, the mower is treated as a machine, that up to the moment of its
putting in motion it had been designed and manufactured according to technology level actual till
the day of mower’s manufacture.
WARNING!
Despite following the specified instructions and prohibitions, residual risk is
still present.
4.8.1. Residual risk
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
 operation of mower by minors as well as not being familiarized with operator's manual,
 operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
 not keeping caution while transportation and shifting of mower during operation,
 transport of persons remaining on the machine,
 presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
 performing operations related to servicing and adjustment with engine on.
When the risk of exposing to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any group
protective means or organization of work, employer (farmer) must:
1) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection, if the noise
level in work place exceeds 80 dB.
2) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection and supervise
the correctness of its usage, if the noise level in work place reaches or exceeds
85 dB.

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4.9. Safety decals and their meaning
CAUTION:
a) all warning decals should be clean and legible,
b) lost or damaged decals must be replaced,
c) please order new decals from your dealer or supplier.
N-01
Be extremely careful when
PTO shaft is rotating!
N-02
CAUTION: cutting knives.
Approach during operation
is forbidden!
N-03
CAUTION: read the
operator’s manual
before putting the
mower into operation!
N-04
CAUTION: while making
repairs the machine must be
stopped!
N-05
CAUTION: belt
transmission, be extremely
careful
N-6
CAUTION: rotating parts
N-07
Operating is forbidden
when any person is within
the danger area of 50 m!
N-09
CAUTION: rotor
N-11
Lubrication point
N-14 N-15
N-23
Watch out: power lines
N-28
RPM direction
N-29
RPM direction
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N-40
Transport hook for lifting
of the mower
N-48
Stay away from mower’s
inclination area
N-49
Do not get too close to
the hoist of the tractor
during operation of the
hoist
N-50
Do not get under the mower
N-52
Use protective gloves
N-55 N-63
N-83 N-96
(
For:
KDTC 261/301 S/SL)
N-109
N-117
Under pressure. Consult
technical manual for service
procedures
N-167
Presence of any personnel
on the machine when
driving is forbidden
N-168
Do not touch the machine
before the rotating parts have
not come to a complete
standst
ill
N-150

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N-05
N-83
N-201
N
-
01
N
-
28/N
-
29
N
-
109
N-14; N-15; N-52
N
-
63
;
N
-
150
N-02; N-03; N-04
N-06; N-07; N-23
N-48; N-49; N-50
N-117; N-167; N-168
N-05; N-09
N
-
96
N-83
N
-
201
N
-
01
N
-
109
N
-
28/N
-
29
N-14; N-15; N-52
N
-
63
;
N
-
150
N-02; N-03; N-04
N-06; N-07; N-23
N-48; N-49; N-50
N-117; N-167; N-168
N-02; N-03; N-04
N-06; N-07; N-23
N-48; N-49; N-50
N-117; N-167; N-168
N
-
109
N-14; N-15; N-52
N
-
63
;
N
-
150
N
-
28/N
-
2
9
N-83
N
-
201
N
-
01
N-201
Permissible speed
N-213
(For: KDTC S/SL)
N-224
Do not open and remove
safety guards with motor
operating
Fig. 9.Warning decals placed on the mower without conditioner
Fig. 10. Warning decals placed on the mower with roller conditioner
Fig. 11. Warning decals placed on the mower with tine conditioner