SaMASZ SAMBA 160 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
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e-mail: sama[email protected]
www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LIGHTWEIGHT, REAR DISC
MOWER
SAMBA 160 –1.6 m / 5' 3"
SAMBA 200 –2.0 m / 6' 7"
SAMBA 240 –2.4 m / 7' 10"
SAMBA 280 –2.8 m / 9' 2"
SAMBA 320 –3.2 m / 10' 6"
IN0670EN003
2020.01.09
EDITION NO. 3
The original instruction
–ENGLISH –
Nr. Serial no.

It is recommended to incline cutterbar up to angle of 3° in relation to
mowing direction. Operating in horizontal position is admissible.
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 50m / 170'.
CAUTION:
Keep this manual for future reference.
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.

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Table of contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE..................................................................................................................... 2
2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 2
3. DESIGNATION.................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.1. Technical data ................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Design and operating principle.......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts .................................................................................................................. 5
4. SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNING............................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Safety rules and regulations .............................................................................................................................. 6
4.2. Qualifications of operator.................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3. Conditions of mounting mower on tractor ........................................................................................................ 9
4.4. Transport ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4.1. Relocating mower onto another vehicle for transport ................................................................................... 9
4.5. Operating parts ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.6. PTO shaft......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7. Hydraulic assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.8. Residual risk.................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.9. Safety decals and their meaning ...................................................................................................................... 13
5. MOWER'S OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.1. Mounting mower on tractor............................................................................................................................. 16
5.2. Mounting PTO shaft........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.3. Preparing mower for transport......................................................................................................................... 18
5.4. Preparing mower for transport on public roads............................................................................................... 20
5.5. Switching the mower from transport to working position............................................................................... 20
5.5.1. Operating positions of the mower ............................................................................................................... 21
5.6. Preparing mower for operation........................................................................................................................ 21
5.7. Operation......................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.7.1. Basic information on mowing ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.7.2. Operation and design of safety breakaway device ...................................................................................... 22
5.7.3. Mower clogging and jams ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.7.4. Driving with mower over windrows when taking turns .............................................................................. 23
5.8. Dismounting mower from tractor.................................................................................................................... 24
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................. 24
6.1. Mounting of the knives.................................................................................................................................... 24
6.2. Controlling condition of knives and holder pins ............................................................................................. 24
6.3. Replacing knives and holder pins.................................................................................................................... 25
6.4. Adjusting cutting height .................................................................................................................................. 27
6.5. Adjusting pressure of the cutter bar using support springs.............................................................................. 27
6.6. Operating service............................................................................................................................................. 28
6.6.1. Controlling tension of V-belts for belt gear ................................................................................................ 28
6.6.2. Daily maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 28
6.6.3. Off-season maintenance and storing ........................................................................................................... 29
7. LUBRICATING ............................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1. Risks present when lubricating........................................................................................................................ 31
7.2. Cutter bar......................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.3. Intersecting axis gear....................................................................................................................................... 31
8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR .................................................................................................................. 32
9. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE............................................................................................... 34
9.1. Repair .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
9.2. Disassembly and withdrawal from use............................................................................................................ 34
10. WARRANTY CARD........................................................................................................................................ 35
11. WARRANTY TERMS ..................................................................................................................................... 35
11.1. Warranty claim procedure ............................................................................................................................. 35
11.2. Warranty repairs record................................................................................................................................. 37
APPENDIX. Defining the total weight, axis load, tyre load capacity and minimum load ................................. 39

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate is permanently mounted to the mower's main frame in place shown below in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Data plate placement
Data plate includes:
❑name and adress of the manufacturer,
❑model year,
❑CE marking means, that the produce conforms
❑version number,
to 2006/42/EC Directive and harmonized standards,
❑machine weight,
❑machine symbol,
❑id number,
❑date of manufacture,
❑barcode.
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 the mower's basic equipment and should be kept for
further reference. If the mower is handed over to another operator, it should be in working
condition, along with operator's manual, declaration of conformity and its basic equipment.
❑Prior to operating the mower its user must familiarize himself with contents of this manual as well
as common work safety rules.
❑The mower is manufactured in accordance with safety standards requirements.
❑Respecting recommendations herein shall ensure full operation safety.
❑If you have any questions concerning commissioning and operating the mower, please contact the
manufacturer.
❑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 PRECAUTION
When operating the mower warnings and safety rules marked with this
sign herein should be respected.
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. DESIGNATION
Light class rear disk mowers SAMBA are designed to operate on smaller farms, and are used for
mowing standing grass: common grass, medick, etc. on meadows and on stone free fields as well as
forming swath out of these. 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 allows for
adjusting optimal pressure of cutter bar onto the ground.
Meadows or fields to be mowed should be even, previously prepared by rolling and other
processing.
WARNING!
Use of the mower for purposes other than mentioned herein is forbidden.
Different use than the above mentioned shall be considered as improper and
may lead to revoking of the warranty. The mower should be operated,
maintained and repaired only by personnel who are familiarized with its
detailed specifications and safety rules and procedures. Willful modifications to
the mower may lead to revoking the warranty.
Tab. 1. Mowing heights depending on cutter bar and its inclination angle
„Lite Cut” Cutter bar
No tilt
2° tilt
Standard mowing height
Cutting height setting increased for about 20 mm
Cutting height setting increased for about 25 mm
Cutting height setting increased for about 30 mm

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NOTICE:
SAMBA mowers are not fully resistant to stones and therefore when operating on a
stony field, it is highly likely, that disks might be replaced frequently or in extreme
case, cutter bar might be seriously damaged, which is NOT COVERED by free
warranty servicing.
3.1. Technical data
Tab. 2. Technical data
Mower type:
SAMBA 160
SAMBA 200
SAMBA 240
SAMBA 280
SAMBA 320
Working width [mm/ft.in.]
1600 / 5' 3"
2000 / 6' 7"
2400 / 7' 10"
2800 / 9' 2"
3200 / 10' 6"
Number of knives [pcs]
8
10
12
14
16
Number of disks [pcs]
4
5
6
7
8
Tractor's PTO rears [rpm]
540
1000
Cooperating tractor power [HP]
from 20
from 30
from 45
from 60
from 75
Operating capacity [ha/h / ac/h]
~ 1.5 / 3.7
~ 2.0 / 5.0
~ 2.5 / 6.2
~ 3.0 / 7.4
~ 3.5 / 8.6
Transport height [mm/ft.in.]
2250 / 7' 5"
2650 / 5' 3"
3000 / 9' 10"
3400 / 11' 2"
3750 / 12' 4"
Transport length [mm/ft.in.]
1782 / 5' 10"
Transport width [mm/ft.in.]
1695 / 5' 7"
Width in working assembly
[mm/ft.in.]
3680 / 12' 1"
3956 / 12' 12"
4230 / 13' 11"
4504 / 14' 9"
4990 / 16' 4"
Weight [kg/lbs.]
410 / 903
445 / 981
490 / 1080
505 / 1113
560 / 1235
Cutting speed of knife [m/s]
83
Rotational speed of disks [rpm]
3115
3-point linkage category
I/II
II
Noise level LpA
77,0 ± 3,0 dB
LAmax
76,0 ± 3,0 dB
LCpeak
98,5 ± 3,0 dB
LpA –noise level related to 8 hour working time. Averaged in time acoustic pressure level corrected by
frequency characteristic A.
LAmax –maximum value corrected by frequency characteristic A of acoustic pressure level.
LCpeak –peak level of acoustic pressure corrected by frequency characteristic C.

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1
2
3
4
7
6
3.2. Design and operating principle
Fig. 2. Overview of rear disk mower SAMBA
1 –Linkage
2 –Cylinder with support spring
3 –Belt gear
4 –Cutter bar
5 –Swath guide
6 –Safety guard
7 –3-point linkage frame
Linkage (1) allows mounting mower on tractor's 3-point linkage. Drive from tractor's PTO is
transmitted by belt gear (3) onto LiteCUT cutter bar (4). Hydraulic lifting cylinder (2) fed from the
tractor external hydraulics is used to adjust the mower to working position. 3-point linkage frame (7),
onto which spring suspended cutter bar is set. The frame has also swath guides (5), which are standard-
delivered, optional disk type guides (7) and protective guard (6).
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
Mowers are sold with the following standard equipment:
❑warranty card,
❑operator's manual with spare part list and declaration of conformity,
❑cutting knives: extra set,
❑knife mounting lever,
❑PTO shaft with overrunning clutch,
❑spray paint (150 ml).
Optional equipment (on extra charge):
❑warning triangle,
❑disc with instep,
❑topping skids,
❑double rubber guide.
NOTICE:
Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.

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Tab. 3. Recommended PTO shaft
Mower
Power
Length
Momentum
Ref
Clutch
Manufacturer
HP
mm / ft. in.
Nm
SAMBA 160
SAMBA 200
SAMBA 240
SAMBA 280
SAMBA 320
35
660-900 /
2'2" - 2'11"
460
7G3N066CE007096MA
Right-hand
overrunning
BONDIOLI& PAVESI
NOTICE:
PTO shaft lubrication frequency must be respected. Points marked in Fig. 3 shall be
lubricated every 50 hours. PTO shaft should also be lubricated prior to and after longer
idle period.
Fig. 3. Shaft lubrication instructions. Shaft connection
PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent technical parameters may be used on the SaMASZ
permission.
4. SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNING
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
❑Front axis of the tractor should be loaded by a minimum of 20% of tractor's overall weight to keep
the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights.
❑Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be conducted from the operator's seat; DO NOT
move the lever from outside of the tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, controlling with hydraulic lift is conducted with a button
located outside the tractor's cabin. When operating, please be extremely careful.
❑When switching from working to transport position the whole or at least one end (from tractor's
spline shaft side) of PTO shaft should be dismounted.
❑Examine condition of guards and its mounting on regular basis. Operating without safety guards is
not permitted. Neither operation with damaged or raised guard is permitted (danger of stones, etc.
being thrown out). Damaged protective apron should be replaced with a new one.
❑Start mowing only when the tractor's spline shaft reaches its nominal value of 540 rpm (for:
SAMBA 160, 200, 240, 280) or 1000 rpm (for: SAMBA 320).
PTO shaft end without clutch –
To be mounted on the tractor side
PTO shaft end with right
overrunning clutch –To be
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❑DO NOT exceed value of 600 rpm (for: SAMBA 160, 200, 240, 280) or 1050 rpm (for: SAMBA
320 for spline shaft.
❑No unauthorized personnel is allowed to remain within the danger area of at least 50 m. Keep
particular caution when operating near roads and in stony areas.
❑Any maintenance and adjustment work is allowed only with the drive disconnected and the cutting
disks in complete standstill and wearing protective gloves and appropriate tools.
❑Condition of knives should be examined each time before commencing any operation. Damaged or
worn knife holders must be replaced.
WARNING!
Any service and repair operations must be conducted with the tractor drive
disconnected and ignition key out, cutter bar lifted onto the ground while all
rotating parts in the complete standstill. Caution! Cutting knives keep rotating for
several minutes after the engine is stopped.
WARNING!
Keep the children away from the mower both in operation and standstill.
❑When the mower is lifted for repair on the 3-point linkage, it should be protected against accidental
falling by a mechanical support or by chain.
❑Bolts and other fasteners should be inspected on regular basis. Operating with damaged or worn
fasteners is not admissible.
❑Locking pawl line should be mounted with relevant tolerance in the tractor cabin.
❑When operating the mower, please comply with the Resolution of the Minister of Agriculture and
Food Economy of 12-01-1998 on work safety when operating tractors, machines, technical
instruments and devices used in farming Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51.
❑When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with operator's cabin.
❑Mower should not be operated when the cooperating tractor is not well balanced.
❑The mower shall never be started when it is lifted up.
❑The mower shall never be started, with persons or animals near the machine.
❑Prior to starting the mower, make sure there are no animals underneath the tarpaulin cover.
❑The safety guard shall never be lifted until rotating assemblies are in complete standstill. Tractor's
engine must be turned off. Caution! Cutting knives keep rotating for several minutes after the
engine is stopped.
❑Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.
❑Before starting the tractor make sure that each drive is disconnected while the hydraulics control
levers are in neutral position.
❑Do not let the tractor's engine operate without any supervision. Before leaving the tractor, turn the
engine off and take the ignition key out.
❑It is forbidden to drive the mower backwards when operating.
❑Never get onto the mower.

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❑Lifting the mower on the tractor 3-point linkage with the drive on and the disks rotating is not
permitted.
❑For operating and transport drive permissible slope shall be 8°.
❑Never stand between the tractor and the mower, unless tractor-mower aggregate is protected
against moving with the tractor's parking brake.
❑Any maintenance checkups and regulations may be conducted only when the mower is
disassembled and on the ground.
❑If any maintenance or adjustment works under the lifted mower are necessary, it must be secured
against falling with a support.
❑If any part of the mower needs to be replaced, use only genuine spare parts according to catalogue
of spare parts.
❑Pay particular attention to both PTO shaft and spline shaft guards. Never operate with damaged
guards.
❑Hydraulic hoses should be inspected on regular basis and if any damage is found or they expire,
replace these with new ones. Expiry period for hydraulic hose should be no longer than 5 years.
❑Never use scotch tape to repair damaged hydraulic hoses.
❑When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor or
mower hydraulics are pressure free.
❑When servicing hydraulic assembly, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Hydraulic oil
leaking under pressure (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause its infection thereafter.
If such is experienced, immediately visit a doctor.
❑The mower should be stored under roof and in manner that effectively prevents animals and
persons from being injured.
❑Operating without safety guards is not permitted. Neither operation with damaged or raised guard
is permitted (danger of 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.
❑When mounting the mower on a tractor, danger of wounding is present. It is recommended for the
operator to wear protective gloves.
❑In the event of fatal failure, please call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road
accident) occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
❑Mower should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
❑Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against its free runaway.

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4.2. Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the
following requirements:
❑Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
❑Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
❑Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have influence
on vehicle driving and machine operation.
❑Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
❑Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the tractor and the machine, and be
able to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3. Conditions of mounting mower on 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.
❑When 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.
4.4. Transport
❑Any modifications in the mower's position are possible only if no unauthorized personnel is around
(children in particular).
❑When transported the mower shall have warning triangle mounted for a slow driving vehicle.
❑When transported the mower should always be set in transport position. See item 5.3.
❑Prior to shifting the mower to transport position make sure, that the tractor PTO is disconnected
and all the rotating parts in complete standstill.
❑Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions.
❑Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions and local traffic rules.
❑No person and no objects must remain on the mower when driving or transporting.
❑When taking turns pay particular attention and consider the machine's weight and dimensions.
4.4.1. Relocating mower onto another vehicle for transport
Both the carrier and the driver shall be responsible for the mower's transport safety. Any
equipment and parts must be secured properly for transport.
In order to safely relocate the mower onto another vehicle, please follow these rules:
❑seize the mower by any lifting device only in places indicated on the machine with the hook sign
(Fig. 4),
❑to lift the mower, use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than the mower weight
provided on data plate. It also applies to 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
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❑collapsible elements should be locked in transport position,
❑when relocating the mower onto another vehicle, there should be no unauthorized personnel
permitted to remain within the danger area,
❑the mower should be protected from shifting on the vehicle's trailer.
Fig. 4. Mower's catching points
WARNING!
Securing both the danger area and activity performed shall lie under the
responsibility of the person in charge of the mower transporting.
Fig. 5. Location of center of gravity for SAMBA mowers

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Tab. 3. Location of center of gravity
Dimension
[mm / ft. in]
Mower type
SAMBA 160
SAMBA 200
SAMBA 240
SAMBA 280
SAMBA 320
A
505 / 1′7.8″
510 / 1′8″
515 / 1′8.3″
510 / 1′8″
510 / 1′8″
B
60 / 2.4″
80 / 3.15″
200 / 0.8″
360 / 1′2.2″
365 / 1′2.4″
C
670 / 2′2.4″
710 / 2′4″
710 / 2′4″
770 / 2′6.3″
700 / 2′3.6″
4.5. Operating parts
❑Prior to operating the mower check condition of both the knife and the knife holder.
❑Worn or damaged knives or knife holders should be replaced immediately with new ones.
WARNING!
During replacement of working parts, it should be used personal protective
gloves.
4.6. PTO shaft
❑Prior to operating learn provisions found in bar manufacturer's manual placed on the shaft.
❑Use only the mower's manufacturer recommended PTO shafts featuring guards in good technical
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.
❑Prior to approaching any operation, make sure that PTO rears have proper rotational direction.
4.7. 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 liquid under pressure, call 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 just
simply restart the tractor's hydraulic valves several times, once the tractor is off.
❑When dismounting the machine from the tractor, set the equipment aside, deflate the pressure
from hydraulics and turn tractor's engine off.
❑When inspecting hydraulic assembly's malfunction and looking for oil leaks, it is forbidden to
touch any potential leaks until the entire assembly is under pressure.
❑Note! 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 during 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.

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4.8. Residual risk
Despite the fact, that SaMASZ –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 learned with content of the operator's manual,
❑operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
❑not being cautious while transporting and moving the mower during operation,
❑transport of persons remaining on the machine,
❑presence of persons and animals within the mower's operation range,
❑performing operations related to servicing and adjustment with engine on.
1. Danger of catching
This kind of risk occurs when the mower position is changed, when operating near rotating parts
operating without safety guards.
When operating, maintenance and regulation works are conducted always wear protective
gloves, footwear and clothing with no loose parts, belts, etc. Always comply with safety decals placed
on the mower.
2. Danger of injury, abrasion and damage of skin
Present when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and removal of
any clogging and jams. For any repair and maintenance works always wear safety gloves.
3. Danger of liquid leakage out of hydraulic assembly
When connecting hydraulic hoses to and from the tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that
either tractor or mower hydraulics are pressure free.
When servicing hydraulic assembly, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Inspect
hydraulic hoses regularly.
WARNING!
Residual risk results from incorrect behavior of the mower's operator.
4. Bans
Bear in mind the following bans when operating the mower:
❑do not remove clogs from the mower, make any adjustments or repairs when the mower is
operating,
❑never change the sequence of operation and maintenance works specified in the operator's manual,
❑never operate the mower when it is not in working condition or has safety guards damaged,
❑never get your limbs close to mower's rotating parts,
❑during the mower repair and maintenance works always comply with the descriptions included in
the operator's manual, while conducting them with the tractor drive disconnected,
❑prior to approaching any works, focus your attention solely on the tasks to do,
❑never operate the mower being under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicines,
❑wear clothing that is not too loose, nor too tight. Too loose clothing elements may be pulled in by
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❑the mower cannot be operated by children nor handicapped people.
When describing residual risk, the mower shall be considered a machine, which until
the moment of production launching had been designed and manufactured in accordance with top
technology until the day of the mower manufacture.
WARNING!
Despite following the specified instructions and prohibitions, residual risk is still
present.
5. Residual risk evaluation
When keeping such recommendations as:
❑thorough familiarizing with operator’s manual,
❑no persons remaining on the machine when operating and during drives,
❑no persons remaining within the mower operation range,
❑adjustment, maintenance and lubrication of the machine with engine off,
❑performing repairs of the machine only by skilled persons,
❑operation of the machine by persons, which are familiarized with operator’s manual,
❑in the event of the machine protection against children and unauthorized personnel residual risk
when operating the mower may be limited to necessary minimum.
When the risk of being exposed to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by
any group protective means or organization of work, employer (operator)
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 its proper use, if the noise level in work place reaches or
exceeds 85 dB.
4.9. Safety decals and their meaning
NOTICE:
a) all warning decals (labels) should be clean and legible,
b) lost or damaged decals (labels) must be replaced,
c) new decals (labels) may be ordered at the manufacturer.
N-01
Be extremely careful when
PTO shaft is rotating
N-02
Remark: cutting knives!
Do not get near to the
operating mower
N-03
Prior to operation
commencement read the
operator's manual
carefully
N-04
Prior to approaching any
maintenance or repair works,
turn the machine off

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N-05
Remark: belt gear, keep
particular attention
N-06
Remark: pulling-in parts
N-07
Operating the mower is
forbidden with presence
of any unauthorized
personnel within the
danger area
of 50 m / 170 ft
N-11
Lubrication points
N-28
(For: SAMBA 320)
N-14
N-15
N-29
(For: SAMBA 160, 200, 240, 280)
N-23
Watch out!
Power lines
N-40
Catching point when
relocating mower
N-32
(For: SAMBA 240, SAMBA 280,SAMBA 320)
N-48
Stay a way from mower’s
inclination area
N-49
Never stand near the tractor
3-point linkage when
controlling the lift
N-50
Do not remain in the
mower swinging area
N-55

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N-65 (For: SAMBA 160, SAMBA 200)
N-63
N-162
N-109
N-117
Avoid contact with liquid
coming out under
pressure
N-155
N-167
Do not get onto guardrails
or protective guards
N-168
Do not touch machine parts
until all of its assemblies are
stopped
N-224
Do not open and remove
safety guards with motor
operating
N-52
Hand protection
must be worn
N-100
Eye protection
must be worn
N-101
Protective clothing
protection
must be worn
N-102
Head protection
must be worn
N-103
Hearing protection
must be worn
N-104
Foot protection
must be worn

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Fig. 6. Location of warning decals on mower
NOTICE:
Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals provided
by the manufacturer.
5. MOWER'S OPERATION
5.1. Mounting mower on tractor
WARNING!
When mounting and dismounting the mower, there should be no persons in
between the machine and the tractor. Any accidental maneuvering with the set
may cause to crushing of unauthorized personnel.
WARNING!
The machine should be mounted on a level ground.
The mower is connected to the tractor’s 3-point-linkage (Fig. 7):
❑After the mower has been attached, adjust (on the flat ground) the mower’s position by means of
top Sand lower Wlinks.
❑Lower links W should be connected to 3-point linkage frame pins A.
❑The cutterbar should lean towards the driving direction.
❑Support chain L holds up mower’s linkage frame.
❑Connect hydraulic hose to tractor’s hydraulic connector.
❑Mount PTO shaft (B). If needed, shorten the shaft as in 5.2. Mounting PTO shaft.
N-01; N-02; N-03; N-04; N-05; N-06
N-07; N-23; N-48; N-49; N-50; N-117
N-167; N-168; N-224
N-14; N-15; N-63; N-162
N-155
N-49
N-32/ N-65
N-28/ N-29
N-40
N-40
N-109
N-52; N-100
N-101; N-102
N-103; N-104

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Fig. 7. Mower mounted on tractor
After the mower has been attached to tractor, check the balance and steerability of tractor-mower
set. To do this, calculate to formulas given in the appendix or weigh the set, and then drive on the
scales only with 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, the front axis should be balanced.
WARNING!
Prior to dismounting mower from tractor put safety pin (1) into a hole (3) in
cutter bar to protect hitch from falling. With mower mounted on place the pin in
bushing (2) (Fig. 8a) found on central beam.
Fig. 8. a) 1 –safety pin, 2 –bushing, 3 –hole in cutter bar, b) Z –locking pawl
5.2. Mounting PTO shaft
PTO shaft should be mounted with overrunning coupling from the mower side.
The guard should be protected against rotating by securing the shaft set chains to immovable
parts of the tractor and the mower.
WARNING!
If need be shorten PTO shaft as provided in corresponding shaft operator's
manual (Fig. 9).
L
S
A
W
B
Z
b)
a)
1
2
3

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Fig. 9. Shortening PTO shaft instructions
WARNING!
The PTO shaft should be mounted only during operation time and disconnected
from tractor PTO for transport and service.
WARNING!
When changing the tractor, with which the machine operates, control the length
of PTO shaft again, as otherwise the machine can be damaged.
WARNING!
PTO shafts should be mounted with right overrunning clutch on the mower
side.
WARNING!
Use machines with correspondingly designed telescopic articulated drive shafts.
Prior to work commencement, inspect safety guards whether they (in tractor,
mower and shaft) are placed correctly and are not damaged. Damaged or
missing parts must be replaced with genuine ones. Make sure that the PTO shaft
is mounted properly. Approaching the rotating parts is strictly forbidden, as it
may lead to serious injuries or even cause death. For any service and repair
works of the shaft and the blower, the tractor engine and spline drive must be
disconnected. Prior to the operation commencement, read the operator's
manuals of both the shaft and the machine.
5.3. Preparing mower for transport
WARNING!
Prior to shifting the mower to transport position lift up mower's front guard (O)
and secure it with pin (S) (Fig. 10) found on the guard's right side. The guard, if
not lifted up and improperly protected, may cause serious damages to mower's
guard or tractor's elements, e.g. rear lights.