SaMASZ SAMBA 160 User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
Poland, 15-161 Białystok, ul. Trawiasta 15
Established – 1984
NIP 966-159-29-76
tel. (+48) (85) 654 45 84
fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41
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www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
REAR DISC
MOWER
SAMBA 160 – 5' 3"
SAMBA 200 – 6' 7"
SAMBA 240 – 7' 10"
SAMBA 280 – 9' 2"
IN0670USA001
2014.01.20
EDITION NO. 1
Original Manual
Serial no.

DO NOT
TURN THE DRIVE ON IF THE
MOWER IS NOT IN ITS WORKING
POSITION
DO NOT
OPERATE THE MOWER IF
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS
PRESENT WITHIN 164' OR LESS
NOTE:
Keep this manual for future reference.
Made by: mgr inż. Jakub Gościk
Recommended inclination angle of the cutterbar is
max. 3° in relation to mowing direction.
Operate in horizontal position only.

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Table of contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE............................................................................................... 2
2. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 2
3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE ............................................................................................... 3
3.1. Technical data..........................................................................................................................................3
3.2. Design and working principle..................................................................................................................4
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts ........................................................................................................ 4
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................... 6
4.1. General safety rules and regulations........................................................................................................6
4.2. Conditions of mounting mower on tractor...............................................................................................8
4.3. Transport..................................................................................................................................................8
4.3.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport........................................................................8
4.4. Working parts........................................................................................................................................ 10
4.5. PTO shaft............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.6. Hydraulic assembly ...............................................................................................................................10
4.7. Residual risk.......................................................................................................................................... 10
4.8. Safety labels and their meaning.............................................................................................................12
4.9. Design and operation of safety breakaway device.................................................................................14
5. OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 14
5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor........................................................................................................14
5.2. Preparing the mower for transport.........................................................................................................15
5.3. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads ...............................................................................17
5.4. Mounting PTO shaft..............................................................................................................................17
5.5. Moving the mower from transport to working position.........................................................................18
5.6. Preparing the mower for operation........................................................................................................19
5.7. Operation...............................................................................................................................................19
5.7.1. Basic information on mowing ..........................................................................................................19
5.7.2. Mower blocking................................................................................................................................20
5.7.3. Driving the mower over windrows when taking turns .....................................................................21
5.8. Unhitching the mower from tractor....................................................................................................... 21
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................... 22
6.1. Mounting and timing of the knives........................................................................................................ 22
6.2. Replacing the knives.............................................................................................................................. 23
6.3. Operating service...................................................................................................................................24
6.3.1. Controlling condition of knives and knife holders...........................................................................24
6.3.2. Checking the tension of V-belts on belt gear ...................................................................................25
6.3.3. Daily maintenance............................................................................................................................25
6.3.4. After-season maintenance and storing..............................................................................................25
7. LUBRICATION.......................................................................................................................... 27
7.1. Cutterbar................................................................................................................................................27
7.2. Intersecting axis gear.............................................................................................................................27
8. MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIR.............................................................................. 28
9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE............................................................ 29
9.1. Repair.....................................................................................................................................................29
9.2. Scrapping............................................................................................................................................... 29
10. WARRANTY CARD.................................................................................................................. 29
11. WARRANTY TERMS ............................................................................................................... 30
11.1. Warranty claims procedures..................................................................................................................30
11.2. Warranty repairs record.........................................................................................................................31

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1. IDENTIFYINGTHE MACHINE
Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below in Fig. 1 .
Fig. 1. Data plate location
Data plate includes:
- name of the manufacturer,
- mower’s serial number,
- mower’s type,
- manufacturing date,
- version number,
- weight,
- quality management sign,
- CE mark,
- MADE IN POLAND sign,
- barcode.
2. INTRODUCTION
 This operator’s manual is essential for safe and proper use of this mower and should be read before
anyone operates this mower . It should be kept near the mower for future use. If the mower is used
by another operator, it should be in working condition and include this operator’s manual and all
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 operator should be
familiar with common safety rules and procedures.
 The mower is manufactured according to international safety rules.
 Compliance with the safety precautions in this operator’s manual will help to enable safe
operation.
 Please contact your dealer if you have any queries relating to the operation and service of
the mower.

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3. PROPERAND INTENDED USE
Light class rear disk mowers SAMBA are designed to operate on smaller farms, and are intended
to mow green fodder such as grass and alfalfa on permanent grassland (pastures), on crop fields
without rocks, and to form loose rows of cut forage. They do well in mountainous as well as swamp
areas, where the machine's and tractor's weight is of great importance. Application of innovative
suspension assembly enables adjusting optimal pressure of the cutterbar onto the ground.
Meadows or fields to be mowed should be even, previously prepared by rolling and subjected to
other treatment.
NOTE: Grass, which has not grown much should be mowed with zero angle inclination .
WARNING:
Use of the mower for purposes other than described above is forbidden. Improper use
can be dangerous and may lead to voiding of the warranty. Mower should be operated
and repaired only by people familiar with its detailed specifications and with all
applicable safety rules and regulations and with the relative dangers. Unauthorized
modifications to the mower will lead to voiding the warranty.
3.0. Technical data
Tab. 1. Machine specification
SAMBA 160 SAMBA 200 SAMBA 240 SAMBA 280
Working width [ft/in] 5' 3" 6' 7" 7' 10" 9' 2"
Number of knives [pcs] 8 10 12 14
Number of disks [pcs] 4 5 6 7
Tractor's PTO rears [rpm] 540
Tractor power required [HP] from 20 from 30 from 45 from 60
Working capacity [ha/h] ~ 1.5 ~ 2.0 ~ 2.5 ~ 3.0
Transport length [ft/in] 5' 10"
Transport width [ft/in] 5' 7"
Width after aggregation [ft/in] 12'
⅞ " 12' 12" 13' 11" 14' 9"
Transport height [ft/in] 7' ¼" 8' 3" 9' 6" 10' 9"
Weight [kg / lbs] 410 / 904 445 / 981 490 / 1,080 505 / 1,113
Cutting speed of the knife [m/s] 83
Disc rotation speed [rpm] 3115
3-point linkage category II II II II
Noise level L pA
77.0 ± 3.0 dB
L Amax
76.0 ± 3.0 dB
L Cpeak
98.5 ± 3.0 dB
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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3.1. Design and working principle
Fig. 2. Parts of SaMASZ rear disk mower SAMBA
1 – Linkage
2 – Cylinder with support spring
3 – Belt gear
4 – Cutterbar
5 – Swath guide
6 – Safety guard
7 – Disk type swath guide (option)
8 – 3-point linkage frame
Linkage (1) enables attaching the mower to tractor's 3-point linkage. Drive from tractor's PTO
is transmitted by belt gear (3) onto EcoCUT cutterbar (4). Hydraulic lifting cylinder (2) fed from the
external tractor’s hydraulics is used to adjust the mower to working position. On 3-point linkage frame
(8) the spring-suspended cutterbar is set. The frame has also swath guides (5), which are delivered as
standard, optional disk type guides (7) and protective guard (6).
3.2. Standard equipment and spare parts
The mowers are sold with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator's manual with spare part list,
 cutting knives: additional set,
 PTO shaft with overrunning clutch,
 spray paint (150 ml).
Optional extra equipment:
 warning plates with combined lights and reflectors,
 warning triangle,
 double rubber guide.
Tab. 2. Recommended PTO shaft
Mower Power Length Torque Symbol Clutch Manufacturer Remarks
HP ft. in Nm
SAMBA 160
SAMBA 200
SAMBA 240
SAMBA 280
35 2' 2"
- 2' 11"
460 7G3N066CE007096MA Right-hand
overrunning BONDIOLI& PAVESI
7645
3 2 1
8

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Fig. 3. PTO shaft lubrication points. Mounting directions
NOTE:
Lubricate the PTO shaft with high quality multi-purpose grease every 50 shaft operating hours
(Fig. 3). If access holes are accessible, lubricate fittings through access holes.
PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used after first obtaining
SaMASZ permission.
NOTE:
Optional equipment should be ordered separately.
The mower is equipped with optional equipment such as holders and brackets used to mount warning
lights and plates. Combined lights and reflectors are mounted on warning plates.
PTO shaft side, without the clutch
– to be mounted facing the tractor
PTO shaft side, with right
overrunning clutch –
to be
mounted facing the mower

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4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions are for your safety. They must be read carefully and
followed by every person who operates or maintains the machine. Failure to follow these safety
precautions could result in serious injury or death to the operator, maintenance person or
bystanders and property damage to the machine and surrounding property.
Safety Signal Words
This manual and the safety labels attached to this equipment utilize signal words that signify safety
hazards with different levels of severity. Below are the words used and the definitions for these
words:
•DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury
•WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury
•CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury
•NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury
4.0. General safety rules and regulations
The following descriptions are for your safety: They must therefore be read carefully
and applied every time you use the machine.
 The machine has been designed for use by one single operator.
 When using, servicing, repairing, moving or storing the machine, the operator must wear safety
footwear, safety gloves plus ear protection and dusk mask if necessary.
 During use, the machine may give rise to dust, especially if the soil is dry. You are advised to use a
tractor with a cab fitted with filters in the ventilation system. Failing this, wear a dust mask with
filter to protect your respiratory tract
 Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel
weights.
 In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20% of the complete
tractor.
 Be extremely careful whenever using hydraulic lift lever or buttons. Any operation with hydraulic
lift lever should be done from operator’s seat; DO NOT move the lever from outside of a 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 mowing to transport position, remove the entire PTO shaft or at least one
end of the shaft from the tractor’s PTO so it cannot turn.
 When attaching the mower to a tractor, the operator should wear protective gloves.
 DO NOT operate the mower unless all safety guards are in place and operational. In addition, any
damaged protective aprons should be replaced with a new one
 Start mowing only when tractor’s PTO reaches its normal 540 rpm. DO NOT exceed 600 PTO
rpm.
 No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170' from any
operating part, especially when operating near roads and in areas with stones and other debris. Be
certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the machine.

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IMPORTANT: Maintenance and adjustment should ONLY be done after the following has occurred:
1. tractor’s engine has been stopped and ignition key has been taken out,
2. all rotating parts have come to complete standstill (NOTE: cutting knives will rotate for
several minutes after engine is turned off),
3. the cutterbar is on the ground, and
 Never tamper with or remove safety devices on the machine or make them inoperable.
 Before starting work and periodically thereafter, replace any damaged, missing and/or worn knives
and knife holders.
 When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially those
concerning warning lights.
 When the mower is lifted for repair on 3-point linkage, it should be secured against falling by
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 operating and the cutting discs are
rotating.
 When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with operator protection that is
required by laws and regulations.
 Never start the mower when the mower blades are off the ground.
 Before you start the tractor make sure that all drives are turned off and the levers that turn the
hydraulics are in neutral position.
 Never leave tractor’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the tractor, turn off the
engine and remove the key from tractor’s ignition.
 DO NOT operate the mower when driving the tractor backwards.
 Permissible inclination of the mower on a slope when working and during transport is 8°.
Exceeding this incline can result in mower tipover.
 Never stand between tractor and mower unless tractor and mower are secured against moving by
the tractor’s brake.
 If any maintenance must be done under an elevated mower, it must be blocked or otherwise
secured against falling.
 When the parts of the mower need replacement, use only original spare parts as described in the
spare parts list. Pay particular attention to PTO shaft’s guards and mower’s and tractor’s spline
shaft guards.
Hydraulic hoses are potentially very dangerous. Do the following to minimize any hazards:
1. Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage to the hoses have
occurred or if they have been used more than 5 years, replace with new ones.
2. Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses.
3. When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors, make sure that the
tractor’s or mower’s hydraulic system is not under pressure.
 The mower should be stored under a roof and in a way as to not be hazardous bot people or
animals.
 In the event of an accident involving this mower in a field or on a road, follow all applicable first
aid procedures and contact SaMASZ technical service.
 Mower should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.

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4.1. Conditions of mounting mower on the tractor
 Prior to the mounting operation, be sure that the tractor and mower hitches are compatible and that
the tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine which is to be mounted or attached.
 Prior to mounting the machine, examine the technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly and
tractor's 3-point linkage.
 Use only genuine cotter pins to mount the mower on a tractor.
4.2. Transport
The lifting, handling and transporting operations can be very dangerous unless they are carried out
with the utmost caution. Have all persons not involved in the actual work move away from the area
and limit the zone where the operations are to be carried out. Also make sure that the area in which
the operations take place is clear and that there is a sufficient escape route, i.e. a free, safe zone to
which the operators can quickly move if the load should fall.
The safety hooks and ropes used to lift the machine must be of an adequate carrying capacity.
To minimize the risk of serious injury or death, do the following:
 When the machine is converted from the transport position to the work position and vice versa, you
could be pinched or crushed by some of its parts. Take extra care when carrying out these
maneuvers and have all persons keep well clear of the danger zone.
 Do not change position of the mower until there are no people or animals around (pay particular
attention to children).
 While transporting the mower, put a warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and
warning triangle on the mower.
 During transport, always put the mower in its proper and safe transport position. See section 5.2.
 Before putting the mower in transport position, make sure that the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
 Do not drive over 25 km/h (15 mph). Drive slower if road conditions are poor, especially on
irregular surfaces or steep slopes.
 The behavior of the tractor on the road, such as its turning and braking capacities, are affected by
the implements mounted.
 When driving on the road after work, check to make sure that the tires and soil working tools are
clean to prevent the road surface from becoming dirty.
 Make sure that the machine is not damaged during transport.
4.2.1. Loading the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for the 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:
 Transport should be done by qualified and specifically trained personnel,
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Fig. 4. Transport holders
 For mower lifting, use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity larger than mower’s weight
shown in data plate. This also applies to ropes and chains used for lifting,
 Do not lift if transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes are damaged. Whenever damage to these parts
occurs, replace with new ones,
 When mounting slings, chains, handles etc., always set the machine's center of gravity properly,
 To safely support the machine, use 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°,
 Lift the machine with the utmost caution and move it slowly,
 No one should be within the range of action of the lifting equipment when any transporting
operations are being carried out,
 Collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position,
 When the mower is on the vehicle’s trailer, the machine should be secured against moving.
Fig. 5. Location of center of gravity on Samba mowers

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Tab. 3. Location of center of gravity
Dimension
[ft. in] Mower type
Samba 160 Samba 200 Samba 240 Samba 280
A1' 8" 1' 8" 1' 8" 1' 8"
B-2 ½" 3" 8" 1' 2"
C2' 2" 2' 4" 2' 4" 2' 6"
4.3. 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 ones.
4.4. PTO shaft
 Before operating, read bar manufacturer's manual placed on the bar. Follow all safety precautions
in that manual.
 Use only PTO shafts recommended by mower’s manufacturer with guards in good condition.
 In order to operate safely, use only undamaged PTO shafts and shields. Damaged PTO shafts and
shields must be repaired or replaced with new ones before use.
4.5. Hydraulic assembly
 Hydraulic assembly is under high pressure. Hydraulic oil under pressure may penetrate skin and
cause serious injury or death. Skin and eyes should be protected when working around this
assembly.
 In case of injury caused by a liquid under pressure, call a doctor immediately.
 Hydraulic hoses can be connected to the 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,
start the tractor's hydraulic valves several times with the tractor off.
 When looking for oil leaks, do so safely. Use a cardboard card. Do not touch any potential leaks
until the entire hydraulic assembly has been relieved of pressure.
 Use only hydraulic oil featuring oil purity class 9 - 10 according to 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.
4.6. Residual risk
Despite the fact that SaMASZ Białystok, the manufacturer of the mower, has taken great care in
the design and manufacturing of the mower, certain risks during mower operation and maintenance are
unavoidable. A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the
performance of these operations.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
 operation of mower by minors,
 operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
 operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
 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.

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4.7.1. Danger of machine entanglement
This risk occurs when (1) changing position of a mower, (2) operating near rotating parts, and
(3) working without safety guards. During operation, maintenance and adjustment, always wear
protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with safety
labels placed on the mower
4.7.2. Danger of cutting injury
This risk occurs during replacement of working parts with sharp edges. During any maintenance
work, always use safety gloves.
4.7.3. Danger of injury from liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors, be sure that tractor’s or mower’s
hydraulic system is not under pressure. Regularly check hydraulic hoses for leaks.
4.7.4. Forbidden actions
During mower’s operation, do not do the following:
 never unblock the mower, make any regulations or repairs of the mower while it is in motion,
 never change 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 descriptions included in
operator’s manual. Always do these activities when the tractor’s drive is off,
 never operate the mower under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicine that impair your
attention,
 do not wear jewelry or clothes that are too loose or too tight. Too loose clothing or jewelry may
be pulled in by the rotating parts of the mower,
 the mower should not be operated by children or by handicapped people,
When describing residual risk, the mower complies with the state of the art in technology on the date it
was manufactured.
4.7.5. Residual risk assessment
Residual risk occurs from not complying with the instructions and safety precautions. Such risk can be
minimized by doing the following:
 thorough familiarizing yourself with operator’s manual,
 allow no persons on the machine when operating,
 allow no persons within the mower operation range,
 adjust, maintain and lubricate the machine with the engine off,
 only skilled persons should perform repairs of the machine,
 children and strangers must keep away when the machine is operating.
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.
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
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4.7. Safety labels and their meaning
Safety labels are critical to safe use of this mower. They must be read, understood and followed.
Also, be sure that:
 All warning decals are clean and legible,
 All lost or damaged decals are replaced by ordering new decals from your dealer or supplier,
 All persons using this mower have read the section of this manual explaining the meanings of
these labels,
 All spare part used for repair of the mower should have all safety labels provided by the
manufacturer.
N-1
Be extremely careful when
PTO shaft is rotating.
N-2
Caution: cutting knives.
Approach during operation
is forbidden
N-3
Read the operator’s
manual before putting
the mower into operation
N-4
While making repairs
the machine must be
stopped
N-5
Caution: belt gear, keep
particular attention
N-6
Caution: pulling-in parts N-7
Operating is forbidden when
any person is within the
danger area of 170'
N-29
N-40
Signs indicating transport
holders
N-49
Never stand near tractor’s 3-
point linkage
while steering
tractor’s lift
N-50
Do not stay in the swinging
area of mower’s parts
N-206
Wear protective gloves

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N-117
Avoid fluid escaping under
pressure. Consult technical
manual for service
procedures
N-167
Do not go onto safety
brackets and guards
N-168
Do not touch the machine
before the rotating parts
have not come to a complete
standstill
N-109
N-55
N-63
N-31 N-155
N-65
P-3
P-2 N-204 N-173
Use the required Personal
Protection Equipment
Fig. 6. Warning labels placed on the mower

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CAUTION:
Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals
provided by the manufacturer.
4.8. Design and operation of safety breakaway device
Hydraulic safety breakaway device protects mower against hitting small obstacles. In the event
the mower hits an immovable obstacle, the cutterbar folds back about 20° ( Fig. 8 ). Operator then has
enough time to stop the tractor and avoid the mower damage.
The safety breakaway device's spring (Fig. 7) with adjustable deflection enables changing the
device's activation time.
Fig.
7
.
Mower’s safety breakaway device
Fig.
8
.
Mower retracting upon use of the breakaway
device
Length of pressed safety breakaway device's steel spring (Rin Fig. 7) should be R=5.43", ø 10
mm, D = 1.5". When the safety breakaway device is loosen frequently, R shall be reduced by 0.3−0.6".
Bear in mind, that too tight the spring tension may cause the breakaway device to be locked, and
therefore machine to be damaged.
5. OPERATION
WARNING:
Before beginning to use this machine, do the following:
- Read manual, especially safety precautions in section 4.
- Make sure you are familiar with all controls and functions.
- Make sure all safety devices are in place and working. Fix or replace if not
working or damaged.
- Replace protective cover if damaged.
5.0. Attaching the mower to the tractor
WARNING:
- Only hitch and unhitch machine on a flat surface with compact dirt.
- Keep everyone away from area between mower and tractor.
- Be careful near link road zone of tractor's rear power lift. Contains sharp parts.
R
~ 20 °

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Mower should be attached to the tractor with use of 3-point linkage as provided in Fig. 9. After
the mower has been attached, adjust mower’s position by means of top Sand lower links (W). The
cutterbar should lean towards driving direction. Lower links Wshould be connected to 3-point linkage
frame pins A(Fig. 9). Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors.
After the mower has been attached to tractor, check balance and steerability of tractor-mower set.
To do it, weigh the set and after that drive on the scales with only front axis of the tractor (the mower
must be in transport position – lifted upwards). If the pressure on the front axis is at least 20% of the
whole set’s pressure, it means the set is stable. If not, front axis should be balanced.
Fig. 9. Connecting mower to the tractor
NOTE:
Before dismounting the mower from the tractor put safety pin (1) into hole (3) in the cutterbar
to protect the hitch from falling. After the mower has been mounted put the pin in bushing (2)
(Fig. 10a) on central beam.
Fig. 10. a) 1 – safety pin, 2 – bushing, 3 – hole in cutterbar, b) Z – locking pawl
5.1. Preparing the mower for transport
NOTE:
Before moving the mower to transport position lift the mower's front guard (O) up and secure
it with pin (S) (Fig. 11) on the guard's right side. The guard, if not lifted up and improperly
protected, may cause serious damages to the mower's guards or tractor's parts, e.g. rear lights.
S
A
A
W
Z
b) a)
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Fig. 11. Setting front guard for transport
To prepare the mower for transport and to meet safety precautions, please do the following:
 lift the mower's front guard and secure it with pin,
 lift the mower with tractor hydraulic lift until the lower lift pins of the mower 3-point linkage
frame raise about 1' 8" above the ground (Fig. 13),
 remove safety pin (1) and place it in bushing (2)(Fig. 10a),
 lift the cutterbar vertically with hydraulic cylinder and lock the locking pawl (Z) (Fig. 10b),
 secure the cutterbar against falling by activating the shut-off valve (Z) (Fig. 12b) placed on the
mower’s hydraulic cylinder,
 dismount PTO shaft from tractor,
 lift support leg and secure it with cotter.
WARNING:
During transport, the shut-off valve lever must be closed in (Z) position ( Fig.
12 b). This prevents the mower against accidental dismantling if unexpected
motion of the tractor and the mower occurs – in worst case, causing potential
cracks on hydraulic hose, leading to an accident.
Fig. 12. Cylinder valve position: a) open O(work), b) closed Z(transport)
a) b)
O
Z
O
S
S
O
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Fig. 13. Transport position
5.2. Preparing the mower for transport on public roads
WARNING:
Legal requirements for transport on public roads may differ from state to state. Check
your location's requirements and comply .
To comply with safety precautions concerning transport on the public roads 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
panel consists of warning plate with combined lamp mounted (parking, stop lights and driving
direction) and with red reflectors facing the rear and white light on the front.
NOTICE:
warning-light plates can be ordered at the mower's manufacturer.
 plate for marking slow moving vehicles (being standard tractor equipment), which should be
removed from the tractor and placed at the holder located at the belt gear’s guard.
5.3. Mounting PTO shaft
PTO shaft’s end with overrunning clutch should be mounted on mower’s side. When connecting PTO
shaft between tractor and mower make sure that external guard tube of the shaft is on the tractor’s side.
The PTO shaft plastic guards have to be secured by fastening their small chains to immovable parts of
tractor and mower. The PTO shaft must operate at the lowest possible angle. This will ensure that both
shaft and the machine last as long as possible.
CAUTION:
If need be, shorten the PTO haft according to its operator’s manual given by the
shaft’s manufacturer (Fig. 14).
Front guard lifted
for transport
1' 8"
1' 8"
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Fig. 14. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening
CAUTION:
Handle all parts with utmost care. Never place your hands or fingers between one part
and the other. Wear safety clothes such as gloves, protective footwear and goggles.
The operation of shortening must be carried out with the utmost care as the PTO shaft
will have to be replaced if the telescopic shafts are shortened to an excessive extent.
CAUTION:
The PTO shaft should be mounted only during operation time and disconnected from
tractor PTO for transport and service.
NOTICE:
The manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused by an incorrectly fitted or used PTO shaft.
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. Damaged or lost parts must be replaced with genuine ones.
Make sure the PTO shaft is properly mounted. It is forbidden to approach the rotating
parts, because it may lead to serious injuries or even death. All service and repair
operations must be done only after the tractor engine has been stopped and ignition
key off, all rotating parts have come to the complete standstill and the cutterbar is on
the ground. Before the operation begins, read operator’s manuals of both the machine
and PTO shaft.
5.4. Moving the mower from transport to working position
WARNING:
Moving the mower to and from operating position from the transport position
should only take place on even and stable ground. Prior to making the moves
make sure whether there are no unauthorized persons exposed to any hazardous
moving parts.
To safely move to the operating position, do the following:
 open the shut-off valve on the hydraulic cylinder (Fig. 12a),
 lower the mower until the cutterbar is at least 1' 3¾" above the ground (Fig. 13),
 make sure there is nobody in the place where you are going to lower the mower,
 tighten the cord until the lock Z (Fig. 10b) is released and using the hydraulic cylinder put
the mower into a horizontal position,