SaMASZ P4-471 C User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
Poland, 16-060 Zabłudów, ul. Trawiasta 1
Established
–
1984
NIP PL-966-159-29-76
tel. (+48) (85) 664 70 31
fax (+48) (85) 664 70 41
e-mail: sama[email protected]
www.samasz.pl
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRAILED TEDDER
P4-471 C – 4 rotors
P4-531 C – 4 rotors
P6-771 C – 6 rotors
IN0684EN001
2017.03.15
EDITION No 1
Translation of the original manual
– English –
Serial No.

WARNING!
Do not start the tedder drive before moving the machine into
working position.
WARNING!
Do not lift the tedder before the working units have come
to a complete standstill.
WARNING!
Do not operate if any person remains within the danger area
of 170'/ 50 m from the machine.
NOTE:
Company SaMASZ is working constantly on development of all types and
models. Thus there any possible change of form, equipment and technology of
the delivered products is likely. Any claims arising from data, drawings and
descriptions included in this operator’s manual and spare parts list shall not be
considered.
NOTE:
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes in the construction.
NOTE:
Components of the tedder bent after running into an obstacle or a stone
are repaired at the user’s expense.
NOTE:
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 tedders.
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ tedder 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. PROPER AND INTENDED USE..............................................................................................3
3.1. Technical data...........................................................................................................................3
3.2. Design and working principle ..................................................................................................4
3.2.1. Trailed 4 -rotary tedder.....................................................................................................4
3.2.2. Trailed 6 -rotary tedder.....................................................................................................5
4. SAFETY ADVICE ......................................................................................................................6
4.1. Safety rules and regulations......................................................................................................6
4.2. Qualifications of operator.........................................................................................................8
4.3. Conditions of mounting machine on tractor.............................................................................8
4.4. Transport...................................................................................................................................9
4.4.1. Putting the machine onto another vehicle for transport.....................................................9
4.5. Working parts .........................................................................................................................10
4.6. PTO shaft................................................................................................................................10
4.7. Hydraulic assembly ................................................................................................................10
4.8. Residual risk ...........................................................................................................................11
4.8.1. Residual risk evaluation...................................................................................................12
4.9. Safety decals and their meaning .............................................................................................12
5. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................15
5.1. Attaching the tedder to the tractor ..........................................................................................15
5.1.1. Trailed 4 -rotary tedder...................................................................................................15
5.1.2. Trailed 6 -rotary tedder...................................................................................................16
5.2. Preparing the tedder for transport...........................................................................................17
5.3. Mounting PTO shaft ...............................................................................................................19
5.4. Switching from transport to working position........................................................................20
5.5. Preparations to operation and operating tedder ......................................................................21
5.6. Mower clogging......................................................................................................................23
5.7. Dismounting tedder ................................................................................................................24
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS .....................................................................................24
6.1. Mounting of the tines..............................................................................................................24
6.2. Daily maintenance ..................................................................................................................25
6.3. After – season maintenance and storing.................................................................................25
7. LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................26
7.1. Intersecting axis gears ............................................................................................................26
7.2. Joints.......................................................................................................................................27
7.3. Risks present when lubricating...............................................................................................27
8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS ........................................................................................28
9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE..........................................................28
9.1. Disassembly............................................................................................................................28
9.1.1. Restarting the machine after repairs or longer storing periods........................................28
9.2. Demontage and withdrawal ....................................................................................................28
10. WARRANTY CARD ................................................................................................................29
11. WARRANTY TERMS..............................................................................................................29
11.1. Warranty claims procedures .................................................................................................29
11.2. Warranty repairs record ........................................................................................................31

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate is mounted to the tedder’s main frame in the place shown below in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Data plate place Fig. 2. Data plate
Data plate includes:
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name and adress of the manufacturer,
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model year,
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CE marking means, that the pro
duce
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version number,
conforms to 2006/42/EC Directive and
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machine weight,
harmonized standards,
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id number,
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machine symbol,
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barcode.
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date of manufacture,
NOTE:
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 tedder’s equipment. If the tedder 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 tedder. The user of
the tedder should be familiar with common safety rules and procedures.
 The tedder 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 tedder.
 Operator’s manual remains part of tedder’s equipment.
GENERAL PRECAUTION
When operating the machine always respect warnings and safety rules
marked with this sign.
WARNING!
Operating the tedder without reading the contents of the manual, and by
unauthorized personnel, children in particular, is strictly forbidden.

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3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE
Rotary tedder is designer to tedding cut forage and dry hay in order to accelerate their drying
process.
WARNING!
Use of the tedder 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. Tedder should be used, operated and
repaired only by people familiarized with its detailed specifications and with
safety rules and regulations. Willful changes of the tedder will lead to
revoking of the warranty.
3.1. Technical data
Tab. 1. Technical data
Type of tedder: P4-471 C P4-531 C P6-771 C
Working width [ft in / m] 15′5″/ 4.70 17′5″/ 5.30 25′3″/ 7.70
Transport width [ft in / m] 9′8″/ 2.95 9′8″/ 2.95 9′8″/ 2.95
Transport height [ft in / m] 9′/ 2.75 9′/ 2.75 9′/ 2.75
RPM [rpm] 540
Tractor’s power [HP] 30 40 60
Number of rotors [pcs] 4 4 6
Number of arms [pcs] 6 6 6
Max. working speed [mph/ kph] 10 / 16 10 / 16 10 / 16
Admissible transport speed [mph / kph] 25
Tires
Recommended pressure
16x6.5-8 – 1.8 bar
18x8.5
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8
–
1.8 bar
16x6.5-8 – 1.8 bar
215/65/8
–
2.2 bar
16x6.5-8 – 1.8 bar
260
/75/15.3
–
2.0 bar
Weight [lbs / kg]
1499 / 680
1532 / 695
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3.2. Design and working principle
3.2.1. Trailed 4 -rotary tedder
Overview of rotary tedder is provided in Fig. 3. Carrying frame (4) with drawbar (9) enables
mounting of the tedder to the tractor’s hitch bar. Drive from tractor's spline shaft is transmitted by
PTO shaft (10) and intersectional gears onto rotors. Tedder comprises three drive units: left and
right and main one, onto which rotors comprising arms (1) and tines (8) are set. Safety guards (2, 5,
7) are mounted on linkage and lateral drive units. For transport the two outer units with rotors are
folded by hydraulics to vertical position and locked with a locking pawl (3).
Fig. 3. Parts of SaMASZ rotary tedder (for: P4-471 C, P4 – 531 C)
1 – Rotor arm
2 – Left safety guard
3 – Lock
4 – Linkage
5 – Rear safety guard
6 – Plate with luminous and reflecting
elements
7 – Left safety guard
8 – Operating finger
9 – Tiller
10 – Driveshaft
11 – Tiller support
12 – Cylinder with angle adjustment mechanism
13 - Holder for a warning triangle for a slow driving
vehicle
When transported, the machine is trailed behind the tractor on two middle rotor wheels. To
prevent tines on middle rotors from being damaged, cylinder (12), placed in between the tiller (9)
and main frame, retracts the tedder to vertical position. Such setting of the machine provides
sufficient distance between working units and the ground during transport. When driving on public
roads the tedder should be equipped with a plate with luminous and reflecting elements (6), and a
warning triangle for a slow driving vehicle mounted on the holder (13).

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3.2.2. Trailed 6 -rotary tedder
Overview of trailed rotary tedder is shown in Fig. 4. Carrying frame (1) with hitch (2)
enables coupling of the tedder with tractor's lower links. Drive from tractor rpm is transmitted
through rotary gear with shaft and intersecting axis gears onto rotors. The tedder includes three
drive units: left, right and main drive unit with rotors comprising arms (6) and tines (7). Safety
guards (3) are mounted on the frame and lateral drive units. For transport the outer units with rotors
are folded by hydraulics to vertical position and locked with a locking pawl (9) and rear drive
wheels (5) are lowered to transport position. At the same time, in order to avoid damaging tines (7)
of middle rotors, rear drive wheels (5) are lowered causing the frame (1)to lift, which provides a
sufficient distance of working units from the ground during transport. When driving on public roads
the tedder should be equipped with a plate with luminous and reflecting elements (10) and
a warning triangle for a slow-driving vehicle mounted on the holder (11).
Fig. 4. Parts of trailed rotary tedder (for: P6 – 771 C)
1 – Carrying frame
2 – Hitch
3 – Safety guards
4 – Carrying frame support foot
5 – Rear drive wheels
6 – Rotor arm
7
–
Tine
8 – Cylinder for lifting and lowering of rear transport wheels
9 – Locking pawl
10 – Plate with luminous and reflecting elements
11 – Holder for a warning triangle for a slow driving vehicle
3.4. Standard equipment and spare parts
The tedders are sold with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator’s manual with spare parts list and Declaration of Conformity,
 PTO shaft with friction clutch,
 warning plate,
 spray paint (150 ml).
1
2
3
3
4
5
10
11
10
6
7
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To be mounted on
the tractor’s side
To be mounted on
the tractor’s side
Tab. 2. Recommended PTO shafts for rotary tedders
Model Power
Length Torque
Symbol Manufacturer Notes
HP in / mm Nm
P4-471 C
P4-531 C 35 2′10″-3′11″/ 860-1200 460 7G4N086CE00707HA Bondioli & Pavesi
P6-771 C 55 2′12″-4′2″/
910-1258 716 7G7R091CE007WR7A Bondioli & Pavesi
Fig. 5. PTO shaft lubrication points
NOTE:
The frequency of lubrication of the articulated telescoping shaft should be carefully adhered
to. Points shown in Fig. 5 should be lubricated every 50 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 after SaMASZ permission.
4. SAFETY ADVICE
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
 Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel
weights.
 Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be done from the operator’s seat; DO NOT
move the lever from outside of the tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons
mounted outside the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
 When switching from working to transport position unmount the whole or at least one end (from
tractor’s PTO) of PTO shaft.
 Operation without safety guards as well as with the damaged guards is not allowed.
To be mounted on
tedder’s side
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 Start tedding only when the tractor’s PTO reaches its nominal 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 the rotors are in standstill.
 When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially
concerning warning lights.
WARNING!
All service and repair operations must be done only after the tractor engine
has been stopped, all rotating parts have come to the complete standstill.
WARNING!
Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the machine.
Never allow anyone to ride on a machine or tractor.
 The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
 Locking pawl line should be mounted with relevant tolerance in the tractor cabin.
 During operation of the tedder the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy 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.
 When operating the tedder, the tractor should always be equipped with the cabin.
 Never start the tedder when it is lifted.
 Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on
the machine.
 Before you start the tractor make sure that every other drives are turned off and the levers
steering hydraulics are in neutral position.
 Never leave the tractor’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the tractor, turn
off the engine and put off the key from tractor’s ignition switch.
 It is forbidden to operate the tedder when driving backwards.
 Never get on the tedder.
 Never stand between tractor and tedder, before tractor-tedder set is secured against moving by
the tractor’s brake.
 Every maintenance work and regulations can be done only when the tedder is on the ground.
 If any maintenance work or regulation under lifted tedder is needed, it must be secured against
falling.
 When the parts of the tedder need replacement, use only the original spare parts according to
spare parts list.
 Pay particular attention to PTO shaft’s guards and tedder’s and tractor’s spline shaft guards.
Never work with damaged guards.
 Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage occur or they expire, replace
with new ones. Expiry period should not exceed 5 years.
 Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses.
 When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors make sure, that either
tractor’s or tedder’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 tedder should be stored under roofed places and in the way that it will not harm people or
animals.
 Machine should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.

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 Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against its free runaway.
 Due to risk of tipping, it is not permissible to fold rotors for work on cants (across the slope).
Setting the machine should be performed on an even ground or upwards/down the slope.
 When operating over a stony field or nearby roads there exists a risk of throwing out stones or
other objects, which may pose a danger for passing-by vehicles on the road or for passers-by.
Therefore keep the safe distance.
 Rotating spring tines and other rotary elements present a danger to health and life of persons
present nearby the machine. Do not touch any moving machine parts.
 The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving.
 Before transporting the tedder make sure that the support leg is lifted and protected.
 Prior to approaching operation with the machine, make sure that all safety guards are not
damaged and fitted in place.
 Check pressure in the machine's wheels regularly.
 In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive.
 Bear in mind that when operating and transporting the machine in areas where high voltage
lines are present, special caution should be exercised due to possibility of contacting the
aggregate with the lines.
 Prior to performing any maintenance works set the machine onto a stable ground and protect
against unintentional shifting.
 In case of a fatal failure, stop the machine's drive, turn the tractor's engine off and take out the
ignition key. Then call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road accident)
occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
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 machine on tractor
 Before attaching, check whether hitch categories of the tractor and the mounted machine are
compatible, and make sure that load capacity of the tractor's hitch is not lower than weight of
the machine to be mounted.
 When mounting the machine examine the technical condition of hitch assembly on both the
machine and the tractor's 3-point linkage.
 To mount the machine to the tractor use original pins and protection only.