SaMASZ RAM 250 User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
ul. Trawiasta 1
16-060 Zabłudów
Polska
tel. (+48) (85) 664 70 31
fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41
e-mail: [email protected]
www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Serial No
The original operator’s manual
ENGLISH
IN0489EN001
14.10.2015
EDITION 1
SNOW PLOW
RAM 250
RAM 270
RAM 300

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The proven designs and the correct selection of materials ensure a high reliability and a long
service life of our products.
SaMASZ is confident that your purchase of this machine is the right choice and you will have a
great experience when operating it.
GENERAL WARNING
Follow the hazard warnings and the safety instructions indicated
with this symbol throughout the Operating Manual to operate the
machine.
ATTENTION:
It is forbidden to use the plow having not read the Operating
Manual or by persons without a license to drive, especially
children. Every plow user should be fully aware of the risks
involved and should know how to avoid them.
ATTENTION:
Keep this manual for future reference.

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Table of Contents
1. IDENTIFICATION.......................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................4
3. PROPER USE.............................................................................................................................5
3.1. Technical data ...................................................................................................................5
3.2. Construction ......................................................................................................................6
3.3. Equipment..........................................................................................................................7
3.3.1. Standard equipment ....................................................................................................7
3.3.2. Optional equipment.....................................................................................................7
3.4. Spare parts ........................................................................................................................8
4. SAFETY ADVICE........................................................................................................................8
4.1. Safety rules and regulations ...............................................................................................8
4.2. Dangers and prohibitions....................................................................................................9
4.3. Operator’s qualifications ....................................................................................................9
4.4. Transport...........................................................................................................................9
4.4.1. Handling the machine onto a vehicle for transporting purpose....................................10
4.5. Warning signs ..................................................................................................................12
5. OPERATION............................................................................................................................13
5.1. Connecting ......................................................................................................................13
5.2. Plow control.....................................................................................................................14
5.3. Plow transport and parking positions................................................................................14
5.4. Preparing the plow for operation.......................................................................................15
5.5. Operation.........................................................................................................................16
5.6. Plow's allowable snow load and protections .....................................................................16
5.7. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................20
6. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ...............................................................................................20
7. REPAIR AND DISPOSAL...........................................................................................................21
7.1. Repair ..............................................................................................................................21
7.2. Disassembly and disposal ................................................................................................21
7.3. The environment ..............................................................................................................21
8. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................22
8.1. Warranty card...................................................................................................................22
8.2. Warranty conditions .........................................................................................................22
8.3. Record of warranty repairs................................................................................................24
DEFINING THE TOTAL WEIGHT, AXIS LOAD, TYRE LOAD CAPACITY AND MINIMUM LOAD................25

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1. IDENTIFICATION
Every snow plow can be clearly identified using the identification plate which is permanently attached
to the suspension body, as is shown below Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Data plate and its placement
Data plate includes:
❑name and adress of the manufacturer,
❑model year,
❑CE marking means, that the produce conforms to
❑version number,
2006/42/EC Directive and harmonized standards,
❑machine weight,
❑machine symbol,
❑id number,
❑date of manufacture,
❑barcode.
ATTENTION!
The data plate is a document and it is forbidden to change it or to allow it to
become illegible.
UWAGA!
The data plate contains essential information necessary when contacting the
manufacturer in the event of any questions or doubts.
UWAGA!
When ordering spare parts for a device, please include data from the data plate
of that device: name, model, serial number and date of manufacture.
2. INTRODUCTION
❑The Operating Manual should be considered an integral part of the machine. When handing over the
machine to a new user, it must be in good repair and complete with this Operating Manual and the
assigned essential equipment.
❑Before you start operating the plow, read and understand this Operating Manual and the general
work safety regulations.
❑The machine has been designed and built in compliance with applicable safety standards.
❑Compliance with the guidelines of this Operating Manual will ensure full operating safety.
❑If you have any doubts about starting up and operating the machine, consult the manufacturer.

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❑The Operating Manual is an indispensable part of every machine. It provides to the machine user
an explanation of the correct operation and use of the machine, and the potential operating hazards.
3. PROPER USE
Ram series Snow Plow with inclined shield is a middle class plow with admissible even head load of up
to 6 tons, designed for clearing snow from roads, parking lots and squares with minor unevenness and
other similar works. It can operate both with municipal tractors featuring high power in relation to
tractor’s overall weight, farming tractors and other low-speed vehicles equipped with 3-point linkage
Cat. II. as well as other self-propelled vehicles (e.g. telescopic loaders, excavator-loaders etc.). Meeting
requirements concerning operation, use and repair as advised by the manufacturer and their thorough
following is condition for operation as designed.
Not withstanding the rules of the machine's utilization, its proper use consists of maintenance and
keeping it in good condition as well as the use exclusively of original spare parts.
ATTENTION!
Do not use the machine for purposes other than specified as the intended use
in this Operating Manual. Other purposes will be non-intended use of the
machine and may void the manufacturer's liability for all damage from non-
intended use.
The machine must only be used, operated, and repaired by personnel familiar
with its detailed characteristics and safety procedures. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from unauthorized modifications
of the machine’s design.
3.1. Technical data
SaMASZ® manufactured Ram snow plows feature the following parameters:

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Tab. 1. Technical data
Plow type
Ram 250
Ram 270
Ram 300
Mounting manner
3-point linkage category II
Turning left/right
to 30°
Operating width: depending on
operating positions [mm]
min 2180
max 2500
min 2350
max 2700
min 2600
max 3000
Blade’s height [mm]
850
Number of hydraulic connectors
2 (1 pair)
Control
Hydraulic
Dimensions:
Length [mm]
1060
Width [mm]
2580
2780
3080
Height [mm]
1070
Weight [kg]
280
300
330
Clearance LED lighting
YES
Divided shield
NO
Rubber or steel clearing bar, Rubber-
corondum bar, or poliurethan bar
Up to Client’s choice
Optional equipment
Additional rubber or steel clearing bar
YES
Support wheels
YES
Slides
YES
3.2. Construction
Ram snow plow generally consists of linkage (1), operating assembly, which can be turned to up to 30°
on both sides thanks to hydraulic cylinders (2) (Fig. 2). Hydraulic cylinders are controlled by tractor’s
hydraulics through cross sweep valve (3). Plow has inclined shield consisting of two independent
segments (4), which incline when the machine drives onto an obstacle protecting working parts against
damage. Linkage is connected to the working unit by protective springs (5) with changeable hitch frame
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Fig. 2. Construction of the Ram plow
1 –mounting system
6 –hitch frame
2 –actuator
7 –clearance flaglets
3 –cross sweep valve
8 –clearing bar
4 –mouldboard
9 –support foot
5 –protective springs
10 - safety bumper
11 - locking pawl
3.3. Equipment
3.3.1. Standard equipment
❑warranty card,
❑operating manual and spare parts catalogue,
❑rubber clearing bars,
❑shield's protection with springs with locking pawl,
❑support leg,
❑marker lights,
❑linkage with transverse ground following,
❑spray paint (150 ml).
3.3.2. Optional equipment
❑set of support wheels,
❑set of support skids,
❑doctor blade wear-resistantsteel,
❑clearing bars Kombi and Rubber-corondum,
❑clearing bars poliurethan.
1
2
4
5
6
3
7
7
8
9
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3.4. Spare parts
Spare part should be ordered according to the spare parts catalogue, using full name of the part and
the part number from the catalogue.
ATTENTION!
Use only original equipment and spare parts from the SaMASZ Company. Parts
from an unknown source or home made parts are less durable and have a
negative influence on the operation of the plow and work safety.
As an option, Ram plows can be equipped with ordered support wheels or slides, owing to which the
plow’s pressure onto the ground can be reduced, and therefore life of either clearing bars can be
extended.
4. SAFETY ADVICE
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
❑Before operation the operator must read this operating manual.
❑Unfamiliarity with the operating manual can lead to damaging of the plow.
❑It is not permitted to use the plow for purposes other than those specified in the intended use.
❑The plow’s hitch is supplied with a mechanical overload protection in the form of bolts.
If broken, any resulting damage shall not be covered by the warranty.
❑No changes to the structure shall be allowed without agreeing on them with the manufacturer.
❑Unauthorized personnel can not remain in the vicinity of the plow.
❑Before starting work conduct a check of the device and especially the condition of the main
connections of the plow and the connection of the plow to the tractor.
❑In the event of the necessity of working under a plow raised on the TPH of the tractor the plow
must be secured so that it does not fall.
❑The condition of bolt connections and other connecting elements should be periodically checked.
Operation with damaged connections is forbidden.
❑Carrying people or loads on the plow during transport or operation is forbidden.
❑Use original pins and safeguards to connect the plow to the tractor.
❑When standing the plow should be in the parking position (Fig. 8 poz. a).
❑Damaged hydraulic hoses and other elements of the hydraulic system should be replaced.
❑Use only original spare parts which are purchased at our company store or at a dealership.
❑During operation, maintenance or adjustment always use protective gloves.
❑Do not leave the tractor and plow on inclines. If such need occurs turn off the engine, engage the
parking brake and lower the plow.
❑The plow should be stored in a covered area in the retracted position –with the actuators retracted
to protect the piston rods.
❑In the event of failure, pull up, stop the vehicle's engine and remove the ignition key. Next, contact
the SaMASZ authorized service. In the event of an accident (including a road accident), follow the
good practices of first medical aid and contact relevant services.
❑Never leave the vehicle during rides.

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4.2. Dangers and prohibitions
ATTENTION!
Even though the manufacturer of the plow SaMASZ Sp. z o. o. Bialystok, in order
to eliminate danger, assumes responsibility for the design and construction of
its plows, some elements of risk (so called residual risk) are unavoidable during
plow use.
ATTENTION!
Existing residual risk mainly results from inappropriate behavior of the snow
plow operator and not adhering to the rules of the operating manual.
ATTENTION!
While assessing residual risk the snow plow is treated as a machine which to
the moment of its manufacture was designed and constructed according to the
level of technology used at the time of its manufacture.
ATTENTION!
Some residual risk is still present even if all specified guidelines and
prohibitions are adhered to.
ATTENTION!
The danger of injury occurs during replacement of any working elements with
sharp edges. During all repairs or maintenance always wear protective gloves.
PROHIBITIONS!
Remember the following prohibitions during snow plow operation.
❑Operation of the plow under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications which reduce motor
skills is forbidden.
❑Operation of the plow by unauthorized or untrained personnel is forbidden.
❑Using the plow for activities other than those described in the operating manual is forbidden.
❑It is forbidden to operate the plow if it is technically defective or damaged parts are evident.
4.3. Operator’s qualifications
For the safety of operation of this machine, all its operators must:
❑Have a driving license, be able to drive vehicles safely and be familiar with road traffic regulations
❑Be in a suitable mental and physical condition to be able to operate this machine
❑Refrain from the use of alcohol, narcotics or any medications which may affect their driving of
vehicles and operation of machines
❑Read, understand and follow the provisions of this Operating Manual
❑Understand the operating principle of both the tractor and this machine and be able to identify and
avoid the hazards caused by operation of the combination.
4.4. Transport
❑Do not carry anyone or anything on the machine.

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❑Adapt the driving speed to the road conditions and the national Highway Code regulations.
❑Operating speeds of the tractor-plow unit should be appropriate to working conditions, such as:
level of unevenness, rocks, curbs and other immovable obstacles.
❑Low operating speeds are recommended –using low gears of the tractor. Use of higher speeds can
cause injury to the driver and damage to the plow and the front TPH (three-point hitch) of the tractor.
❑All alteration of the plow position may be made only after you ensure no bystanders and animals
are nearby.
❑The person who handles the machine is responsible for ensuring the movement area and the action
itself are safe.
4.4.1. Handling the machine onto a vehicle for transporting purpose
NOTE:
The snow plow is delivered assembled, fully adjusted and ready for use.
Both the carrier and the driver shall be responsible for the plow transport safety. Any
equipment and parts must be secured properly for transport. In order to safely relocate the snow plow
onto another vehicle, please follow these rules:
❑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,
❑seize the mower by any lifting device only in places indicated on the machine with the hook sign
(Fig. 3),
Fig. 3. Points of lifting plow when moving