SaMASZ KDF 260 User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
Poland, 15-161 Białystok, ul. Trawiasta 15
Rok założenia – 1984
NIP 966-159-29-76
tel. (+48) (85) 654 45 84
fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FRONT DISC MOWER
KDF 260 - 2,6 m KDF 340 - 3,4 m
KDF 260 S - 2,6 m KDF 340 S - 3,4 m
KDF 260 SL - 2,6 m KDF 340 SL - 3,4 m
KDF 300 - 3,0 m KDF 341 S - 3,4 m
KDF 300 W - 3,0 m KDF 341 SL - 3,4 m
KDF 301 W - 3,0 m KDF 340 W - 3,4 m
KDF 300 S - 3,0 m KDF 341 W - 3,4 m
KDF 300 SL - 3,0 m KDF 390 - 3,9 m
KDF 301 S - 3,0 m
KDF 301 SL - 3,0 m
W – Mowers with roller conditioner
S – Mowers with tine conditioner
SL - Mowers with light weight swath conditioner
IN229EN009
2016.06.22
EDITION No 9
The original instruction
Serial No:

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.
WARNING:
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.
Recommended inclination 0 - 5° towards mowing direction. It
is allowed to work in horizontal position.
Different inclination may damage the mower.

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Contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE...........................................................................................................2
2. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................2
3. PROPER USE...........................................................................................................................................3
3.1. Technical data .......................................................................................................................................4
3.2. Design and working principle...............................................................................................................6
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts......................................................................................................7
4. SAFETY ADVICE....................................................................................................................................9
4.1. Safety rules and regulations ..................................................................................................................9
4.2. Mounting mower onto tractor..............................................................................................................10
4.3. Transport .............................................................................................................................................11
4.3.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport...................................................................................11
4.4. Working parts......................................................................................................................................12
4.5. PTO shaft.............................................................................................................................................12
4.6. Hydraulic assembly.............................................................................................................................12
4.7. Tarpaulin guards..................................................................................................................................13
4.8. Residual risk........................................................................................................................................13
4.9. Bans.....................................................................................................................................................14
4.9.1. Residual risk evaluation ................................................................................................................................14
4.10. Warning decals and their meaning......................................................................................................15
5. OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................19
5.1. Attaching the mower to the tractor......................................................................................................19
5.2. Setting clearance between suspension frame and bumper base with indicator (option) .....................20
5.3. Adjusting the length of support chains................................................................................................21
5.4. Preparing the mower for transport.......................................................................................................21
5.5. Mounting PTO shaft............................................................................................................................22
5.6. Switching from transport to working position ....................................................................................22
5.7. Preparing the mower for work.............................................................................................................23
5.8. Operation.............................................................................................................................................23
5.8.1. Essential information concerning mowing....................................................................................................23
5.8.2. Mower clogging ............................................................................................................................................25
5.8.3. Taking turns over swaths...............................................................................................................................25
5.8.4. Dismounting mower from tractor..................................................................................................................25
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS...................................................................................................25
6.1. Mounting and timing of the knives .....................................................................................................25
6.2. Replacing the knives ...........................................................................................................................26
6.3. Adjusting the cutterbar........................................................................................................................27
6.4. Adjusting the space between tine conditioner’s mask and its shaft ....................................................29
6.5. Replacing the conditioner’s tines........................................................................................................29
6.6. Adjusting force of the pressure of roller conditioner ..........................................................................30
6.7. Maintenance and service.....................................................................................................................31
6.7.1. Checking the knives and knife holders..........................................................................................................31
6.7.2. Control and tension of cogbelt ......................................................................................................................31
6.7.3. Daily maintenance.........................................................................................................................................32
6.7.4. After-season maintenance and storing of machine........................................................................................32
7. LUBRICATION......................................................................................................................................33
7.1. Cutterbar..............................................................................................................................................33
7.2. Intersecting axis gears.........................................................................................................................33
7.3. Roller conditioner’s gearbox...............................................................................................................34
7.4. Bearings and joints..............................................................................................................................34
8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS......................................................................................................36
9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE........................................................................37
9.1. Disassembly ........................................................................................................................................37
9.2. Scrapping.............................................................................................................................................37
10. HYDRAULIC SCHEME.......................................................................................................................37
11. WARRANTY CARD..............................................................................................................................38
12. WARRANTY TERMS...........................................................................................................................38
12.1. Warranty claims procedures................................................................................................................38
12.2. Warranty repairs record.......................................................................................................................40

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate is mounted to the mower’s main frame in the place shown below (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1. Data plate place Fig. 2. Data plate
Data plate includes:
- name of the manufacturer, - weight,
- mower’s number, - quality management sign,
- mower’s type, - bar code,
- version number, - CE marking, means that mower is conforming with
Directive 2006/42/EC and harmonized standards,
- MADE IN POLAND sign.
CAUTION:
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. 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.
 Operator’s manual remains part of mower’s equipment.
GENERAL WARNING
When operating the mower please comply with the warnings and safety
regulations shown throughout this manual by this safety alert symbol.
CAUTION:
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
1. A mower KDF is equipped with the „Perfect Cut” cutting bar. In table 1 the mowing height
differences, depending on the tilt angle of the cutting bar are shown.
Tab. 1. Mowing height depending on the kind of the cutting bar and its tilt angle
„Perfect Cut” cutting bar
No tilt 3° tilt 5° tilt
Standard mowing height
Optional height with using topping skid
•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
60 - 70 mm, while with a majority of short grasses at a height of 50 mm. The last mowing
should be done a little higher - at 70 - 80 mm 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. With a majority of tall grasses 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.

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CAUTION:
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 familiarised with its detailed specifications and with
safety rules and regulations. Wilful changes of the mower will lead to
revoking of the warranty.
3.1. Technical data
Tab. 2. Specifications KDF
Model KDF 260 KDF 300 KDF 340 KDF 390
Working width 2,60 m 3,00 m 3,40 m 3,90 m
Number of knives [pcs.] 12 (6x2) 14 (7x2) 16 (8x2) 19 (9x2)
Tractor PTO rpm 1000 rpm
Tractor power required 54 kW
(70 HP) 60 kW (80 HP) 66 kW (90 HP) 90 kW (120 HP)
Working capacity
V = 12 km/h ~ 2,8 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h ~ 4,6 ha/h
Swath width 0,9-1,1 m 1,3-1,5 m 1,3-1,6 m 1,3-1,8 m
Transport length 1,65 m 1,65 m 1,65 m 1,7 m
Transport width 2,60 m 3,0 m 3,4 m 3,90
Working width 3,15 m 3,55 m 3,95 m 4,40 m
Weight 805 kg 940 kg 1020 kg 820 kg
Tine/roller conditioner
shaft rpm -
Noise level L
pA
101 ± 1 dB
L
Ama
112,5 ± 1 dB
L
Cpea
114 ± 1 dB
Tab. 3. Specifications KDF W
Model KDF 300W KDF 301W KDF 340 W KDF 341 W
Working width 3,00 m 3,00 m 3,40 m 3,40 m
Number of knives [pcs.] 14 (7x2) 14 (7x2) 16 (8x2) 16 (8x2)
Tractor PTO rpm 1000 rpm
Tractor power required 74 kW
(100 HP) 74 kW (100 HP) 81 kW (110 HP) 81 kW (110 HP)
Working capacity
V = 12 km/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h
Swath width 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m
Transport length 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m
Transport width 3,0 m 3,0 m 3,40 m 3,40 m
Working width 3,55 m 3,55 m 4,05 m 4,05 m
Weight 1215 kg 1360 kg - 1475 kg
Tine/roller conditioner
shaft rpm 818 rpm
Noise level L
pA
100,5 ± 1 dB
L
Ama
112 ± 1 dB
L
Cpea
113,5 ± 1 dB
W – Mowers with roller conditioner

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Tab. 4. Specifications KDF S
Model KDF 260S KDF 300S KDF 301S
KDF 340S KDF 341S
Working width 2,60 m 3,00 m 3,00 m 3,40 m 3,40 m
Number of knives [pcs.] 12 (6x2) 14 (7x2) 14 (7x2) 16 (8x2) 16 (8x2)
Tractor PTO rpm 1000 rpm
Tractor power required 66 kW
(90 HP) 74 kW (100 HP) 74 kW (100 HP)
81kW
(110 HP)
81kW
(110 HP)
Working capacity
V = 12 km/h ~ 2,8 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h
~ 4 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h
Swath width 0,7-1,0 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-2,2 m
Transport length 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m
Transport width 2,60 m 3,0 m 3,0 m 3,4 m 3,4 m
Working width 3,15 m 3,55 m 3,55 m 4,05 m 4,05 m
Weight 880 kg 1130 kg
1140 kg 1140 kg
Number of conditioner’s
tines [pcs.] 36 48 58
58 68
Tine/roller conditioner shaft rpm 818 rpm
Noise level L
pA
99,5 ± 1 dB
L
Ama
111 ± 1 dB
L
Cpea
113,5 ± 1 dB
Tab. 5. Specifications KDF SL
Model KDF 260SL KDF 300SL KDF 301SL KDF 340SL KDF 341SL
Working width 2,60 m 3,00 m 3,00 m 3,40 m 3,40 m
Number of knives [pcs.] 12 (6x2) 14 (7x2) 14 (7x2) 16 (8x2) 16 (8x2)
Tractor PTO rpm 1000 rpm
Tractor power required 66 kW
(90 HP) 74 kW (100 HP) 74 kW (100 HP) 81kW (110 HP) 81kW (110 HP)
Working capacity
V = 12 km/h ~ 2,8 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 3,5 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h ~ 4 ha/h
Swath width 0,7-1,0 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-1,7 m 1,4-2,2 m
Transport length 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m 1,7 m
Transport width 2,60 m 3,0 m 3,0 m 3,4 m 3,4 m
Working width 3,15 m 3,55 m 3,55 m 4,05 m 4,05 m
Weight - - - - -
Number of conditioner’s
tines [pcs.] - 96 108 108 128
Tine/roller conditioner shaft
rpm 818 rpm
Noise level L
pA
99,5 ± 1 dB
L
Ama
111 ± 1 dB
L
Cpea
113,5 ± 1 dB
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.

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3 10 7 8
9 4 1
6 5 2
3.2. Design and working principle
Fig. 3a. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower
1 – Suspension frame
2 – Main frame
3 – Cutterbar
4 – Intersecting axis gear I
5 – Intersecting axis gear II
6 – Cutterbar drive shaft
7 – Swath discs
8 – Support springs
9 – Hydraulic cylinders
10 – Safety guard
Drive from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through PTO shaft, intersecting axis gear I (4),
cutterbar drive shaft (6) and intersecting axis gear II (5) to the cutterbar (3). On the cutterbar there
are discs with two knives each. The extreme discs have additional forming drums. Cutterbar is
connected to the main frame (2) along with suspension frame (1). On the suspension frame there is
mower’s triangle, which is designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over
the cutterbar there are safety guards (10).
Fig. 3b. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with tine conditioner
1 – Suspension frame
2 – Main frame
3 – Cutterbar
4 – Intersecting axis gear I
5 – Intersecting axis gear II
6 – Cutterbar drive shaft
7 – Swath guide
8 – Support springs
9 – Hydraulic cylinders
10 – Safety guard
11 – Tine conditioner
12 – Tine conditioner drive shaft
13 – Gearbox
1
10 13
3 12
8
6
2
5
11 7

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Drive from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through PTO shaft, intersecting axis gear I (4),
cutterbar drive shaft (6) and intersecting axis gear II (5) to the cutterbar (3). On the cutterbar there
are discs with two knives each. The extreme discs have additional forming drums. Apart from that,
drive from tractor’s rpm through intersecting axis gear I (4), tine conditioner driver shaft (12) and
gearbox (13) is transmitted to tine conditioner (11). Cutterbar is connected to the main frame (2)
along with suspension frame (1). On the suspension frame there is mower’s triangle, which is
designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety
guards (10).
Fig. 3c. Parts of SaMASZ front disc mower with roller conditioner
1 – Suspension frame
2 – Main frame
3 – Cutterbar
4 – Intersecting axis gear I
5 – Intersecting axis gear II
6 – Cutterbar drive shaft
7 – Swath guide
8 – Support springs
9 – Hydraulic cylinders
10 – Safety guard
11 – Roller conditioner
12 – Roller conditioner drive shaft
13 – Gearbox
Drive from tractor’s rpm is transmitted through PTO shaft, intersecting axis gear I (4),
cutterbar drive shaft (6) and intersecting axis gear II (5) to the cutterbar (3). On the cutterbar there
are discs with two knives each. The extreme discs have additional forming drums. Apart from that,
drive from tractor’s rpm through intersecting axis gear I (4), roller conditioner driver shaft (12) and
gearbox (13) is transmitted to roller conditioner (11). Cutterbar is connected to the main frame (2)
along with suspension frame (1). On the suspension frame there is mower’s triangle, which is
designed to connect the mower to tractor’s front 3-point linkage. Over the cutterbar there are safety
guards (10).
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
The mowers are sold with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator’s manual along with spare parts list,
 cutting knives: additional set,
 holders for warning plate and lights,
 PTO shaft with friction clutch,
 tractor’s triangle,
 spray paint (150 ml).
10
1 6 5 3 11
8
2
13 12

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Optional extra equipment:
 warning plate with combined lights and reflectors,
 warning triangle,
 side shift adapter.
Tab. 6. PTO shaft for front disc mowers
Model Power
Length Moment Symbol Clutch Manufacturer
HP mm Nm
KDF 260
74 850- 1286 520 8G5T085CE007001
Overrunning
clutch = 1200 Nm
Bondioli &
Pavesi
KDF 300
KDF 340
KDF 390
KDF 260 S/SL
100 1010-1543 710 8G7T101CE007002
KDF 300 S/SL/W
KDF 301 S/SL/W
KDF 340 S/SL/W
KDF 341 S/SL/W
Fig. 4. PTO shaft lubrication points. Mounting directions
CAUTION:
Lubricate the PTO shaft with high quality multi-purpose grease every
50 shaft operating hours. The articulated telescoping shaft should also be
lubricated before and after longer periods of disuse.
PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used afer SaMASZ permission.
CAUTION:
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.
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
50h 50h
50h
50h

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4. SAFETY ADVICE
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
 Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be done from the operator’s seat; DO NOT
move the lever from outsider of the tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraul;ic lift is done by the buttons
mounted outsider the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
 When mounting the mower on a tractor, danger of wounding is present. It is recommended for
the operator to wear protective gloves.
 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.
 Operation without safety guards as well as with the damaged or raised guards is not allowed
(danger of the stones, etc. being thrown out).
 Start mowing only when the tractor’s PTO reaches its normal 1000 rpm.
 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 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.
CAUTION:
All service and repair operations must be done only after the tractor engine
has been stopped, all rotating parts have come to the complete standstill and
the cutterbar is on the ground.
CAUTION:
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.
 During operation of the mower the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy
(Rozporządzenie Ministra Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej) from 12-01-1998 dealing
with safety and hygiene during the operation of tractors, machinery, tools andequipment used
for farming (Dz. U. Nr 12/98 poz. 51), should be observed.
 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.

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 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.
 Always comply with the 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.
 It is forbidden to operate the mower when driving backwards.
 Never get on the mower.
 Never lift the mower on tractor’s lift 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 peridically 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
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.
 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 current road conditions and local traffic rules.
CAUTION:
It is forbidden to drive on public roads, if the mower's transport width is more
than 3 m (for: KDF 340, KDF 340W, KDF 341W, KDF 340S, KDF 340SL,
KDF 341S, KDF 341SL, KDF 390).
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. 5),
 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,
 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.
CAUTION:
Securing manouvering area and transport of the mower is the responsibility
of a person who does it.
Fig. 5. Transport holders
Transport holder

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Fig. 6. Location of centre of gravity KDF mowers
Tab. 7. Location of centre of gravity
Dimension
[mm]
Model
KDF 260 KDF 300 KDF 340 KDF 390 KDF 260
S(SL) KDF 300 S(SL) KDF 340 S(SL)
A 730 750 880 605 880 890 903
B 620 590 680 790 620 560 590
C 1670 1890 2120 2340 1610 1830 2055
D 1440 1650 1830 2060 1490 1710 1895
Dimension
[mm]
Model
KDF 301
S(SL) KDF 341 S(SL) KDF 300 W KDF 301 W KDF 340 W KDF 341 W
A 890 903 880 880 1015 1015
B 560 590 590 590 590 590
C 1830 2055 1780 1780 2085 2085
D 1710 1895 1750 1750 1860 1860
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.
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.
 In order to operate safely use only fully technically fit, undamaged PTO shafts. Damaged PTO
shaft shall be repaired or replaced with new one.
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 just simply restart the tractor's hydraulic valves several times, once the tractor is off.
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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.
 Note! It is recommended to use hydraulic oil featuring oil purity class 9 - 10 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. 7. Examine condition of guards and its mounting on regular basis.
Fig. 7. Mounting tarpaulin guard on mower
4.8. Residual risk
Despite the fact, that company SaMASZ Białystok – the manufacturer of that mower takes
responsibility for design and manufacturing of the mower, in order to eliminate dangerous
situations, certain risk during mower operation 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.
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1. Danger of catching
This kind of risk occurs during changing the position of a mower, operation near rotating
parts, working without safety guards.
During operation, maintenance and reulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and
clothes without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with safety decals placed on
the mower.
2. Danger of injury
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.
CAUTION:
Residual risk always results from incorrect behaviour of mower’s operator.
4.9. 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 attentionon 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 handicaped 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.
CAUTION:
Residual risk occurs in case of not complying with described instructions and
bans.
4.9.1. 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
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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.
4.10. Warning 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.
CAUTION:
Mower’s working rpm -10 ÷+5 % i.e. 900 ÷1050 rpm.
N-1
Be extremely careful when PTO
shaft is rotating!
N-2
Caution – cutting knives.
Approach during operation is
forbidden!
N-3
Caution – read the operator’s
manual before putting the mower
into operation!
N-4
Caution – while making repairs
the machine must be stopped
N-5
CAUTION – belt transmission, be
extremely careful!
N-6
Caution – rotating parts
N-7
Operating is forbidden when any
person is within the danger area
of 50 m!
N-9
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N-113
N-40
Signs indicating transport
holders
N-48
Lower side safety guards before
turning the drive on
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-35 Cutterbar "Perfect Cut" N-52 Use protective gloves
N-55
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-212
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N-31
N-27
N-53
N-30 – Cutterbar „Perfect Cut” N-109
P-2 P-3
N-162
N-175
CAUTION:
Any spare part used for repair of the mower should have all warning decals
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Fig. 8a. Warning decals placed on the mower without conditioner
Fig. 8b. Warning decals placed on the mower with tine conditioner
Fig. 8c. Warning decals placed on the mower with roller conditioner
N-27; N-30
N-31; N-53
N-162
P
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2; P
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3
N-02; N-03
N-04; N-06
N-07
N-48; N-49
N-50; N-117
N-167; N-168
N
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113
N
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01
N
-
52
N
-
35
N
-
109
N
-
55
N
-
40
N
-
40
N-05; N-09
N-175
N-212
N-213
N-05; N-09
N-175