SaMASZ P4-471 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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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ROTARY TEDDER
P4 - 471 – 4 rotors
P4 - 531 – 4 rotors
P6 - 651 – 6 rotors
P6 - 771 – 6 rotors
IN0683EN000
2015.05.07
EDITION No 0
The original instruction
Serial No.:

CAUTION:
Company SaMASZ is working constantly on development of
all types and models. That is why, there is always a possible
change of form, equipment and technology of delivered
products. Any claims arising from data, drawings and
descriptions included in this operator’s manual and spare parts
list cannot be laid.
CAUTION:
It is forbidden to start the drive of the tedder before putting
the machine into working position.
CAUTION:
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes in
construction.
CAUTION:
Tedder's components bent after coming across an obstacle or
stones are done as paid repaires.
CAUTION:
Lifting the tedder before the working units have come to
a complete standstill is forbidden.
CAUTION:
Operating is forbidden when any person is within the danger
area of 50 m.
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 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.

Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4 – 471 and P4 – 531
Rotary tedder P6 – 651 and P6 – 771
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Contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE................................................................................................2
2. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................2
3. PROPER USE ................................................................................................................................3
3.1. Technical data...........................................................................................................................3
3.2. Design and working principle ..................................................................................................4
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts .........................................................................................5
4. SAFETY ADVICE.........................................................................................................................5
4.1. Safety rules and regulations......................................................................................................5
4.2. Transport...................................................................................................................................7
4.2.1. Putting the machine onto another vehicle for transport.......................................................7
4.3. Working parts ...........................................................................................................................9
4.4. PTO shaft..................................................................................................................................9
4.5. Hydraulic assembly ..................................................................................................................9
4.6. Residual risk................................................................................................................................9
4.6. Safety decals and their meaning .............................................................................................10
5. OPERATION...............................................................................................................................12
5.1. Switching tedder from transport position (for loading) to working position .........................12
5.2. Attaching the tedder to the tractor ............................................................................................13
5.3. Preparing the tedder for transport...........................................................................................14
5.4. Preparing the tedder for transport on public roads .................................................................15
5.5. Mounting PTO shaft ...............................................................................................................16
5.6. Switching from transport to working position........................................................................17
5.7. Preparing the tedder for work.................................................................................................18
5.8. Operation ................................................................................................................................20
5.8.1. Tedding on left and right side.............................................................................................21
5.9. Clogging....................................................................................................................................22
5.10. Dismounting machine from tractor.........................................................................................22
6. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................22
6.1. Mounting of the tines..............................................................................................................22
6.2. Daily maintenance ..................................................................................................................23
6.3. After-season maintenance and storing....................................................................................24
7. LUBRICATION ..........................................................................................................................24
7.1. Intersecting axis gears ............................................................................................................24
7.2. Joints.......................................................................................................................................25
7.3. Risks present when lubricating .................................................................................................26
8. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIRS...........................................................................................27
9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE ............................................................27
9.1. Disassembly............................................................................................................................27
9.1.1. Restarting the machine after repairs or longer storing periods...........................................27
9.2. Demontage and scrapping ......................................................................................................27
10. WARRANTY CARD ................................................................................................................28
11. WARRANTY TERMS..............................................................................................................28
11.1. Warranty claims procedures ...................................................................................................28
11.2. Warranty repairs record..........................................................................................................29

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate is mounted to the tedder’s main frame in the place shown below (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 produce
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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,
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 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 WARNING
When operating the tedder please comply with the warnings and safety
regulations shown throughout this manual by this safety alert symbol .
CAUTION:
Operation of the tedder 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
Rotary tedder is designer to tedding cut forage and dry hay in order to accelerate their drying
process.
CAUTION:
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
Tedder’s type: P4-471 P4-531 P6-651 P6-771
Working width [m] 4,70 5,30 6,50 7,70
Transport width [m] 2,95 2,95 2,95 2,95
Transport height [m] 2,50 2,70 3,60 4,00
RPM 540
3-point linkage category II
Tractor’s power [HP] 30 40 50 50
Number of rotors [pcs] 4 4 6 6
Number of arms [psc] 6 6 6 6
Max. working speed [km/h] 16 16 16 16
Tires 16 x 6,50
Recommended pressure [bar] 2,2
Weight [kg] 665 680 940 945
Noise level L
pA
66,3 ± 3,2 dB
L
Amax
69,5 ± 3,2 dB
L
Cpeak
92,0 ± 3,2 dB

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3.2. Design and working principle
Overview of rotary tedder is provided on Fig. 3. 3-point linkage frame (1) with catch (2)
enables connecting tedder to the tractor 3-point linkage suspension. Drive with tractor PTO is
transmitted by intersectional gears onto rotors. The tedder comprises of three (five for P6 - 651 and
P6 - 771) drive units: left and right (3and 4) as well as main one, onto which rotors are set with
arms (5) and fingers (6). Safety guards (7) are mounted on the frame and lateral drive units. For
transport the two lateral units with rotors are folded by hydraulics to vertical position and locked
with a lock (8).
Fig. 3. Parts of SaMASZ rotary tedder
1 – 3-point linkage frame
2 – Catch
3 – Left drive unit
4 – Right drive unit
5 – Raking arms
6 – Spring tines
7 – Safety guards
8 – Locking pawl
9 – Ground following mechanism
10 – Plates with luminous and reflecting elements
11 – Chain for operating position adjustment
12 – Chain for operation in very uneven ground
13 – Holder for warning triangle for slow driving vehicle
14 – Support wheel (optional)
The tedder has been equipped with ground following mechanism (9) enabling for following
the ground unevenness by the machine with use of 3-point linkage suspension stiff connector.
The tedder may be equipped with (optional) support wheel (14). Chain (11) for operating
position adjustment of the tedder and chain (12) for operation on very uneven ground to be used
instead of the stiff connector. Chain (12) is used when adaptation range of the mechanism (9) is not
sufficient.
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
(13).
3
5 8 17 1010 7
5
1214 611
7
43 4 9
13
27 7
6

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50h
50h
50h
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
The tedders are sold with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator’s manual with spare parts list,
 PTO shaft with friction clutch,
 warning plate,
 operating position adjustment chain,
 chain for operation in very uneven ground,
 spray paint (150 ml).
Tab. 2. Recommended PTO shafts for rotary tedders
Model Power Length Moment Symbol Clutch Manufactu
rer
Notes
HP mm Nm
P4-471
P4-531 21 1210-1733 270 8G2N121CE007002 friction Bondioli & Pavesi -
P6-651
P6-771 35 1210-1725 460 8G4N121CE007003 friction Bondioli & Pavesi -
Fig .4. PTO shaft lubrication points. Mounting directions
WARNING:
The frequency of lubrication of the articulated telescoping shaft should be
carefully adhered to. Points shown on Fig. 4 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.
PTO shaft’s end without
clutch –
To be mounted on the
tractor’s side
PTO shaft’s end with friction
clutch –
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.
CAUTION:
Any operations related to service and repair works on the tedder should be
conducted with the tractor drive off, and all rotating parts in the complete
standstill.
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 tedder 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.
 Never lift the tedder on tractor linkage when the drive is on and the rotors are rotating.
 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.
 Tedder should not be operated when the tractor-tedder set is not balanced.
 Never start the tedder when it is lifted.
 Never start the tedder, when people or animals are near the machine.
 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 lift the tedder on tractor’s 3-point linkage when the drive is on and the rotors are rotating.
 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.

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 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.
 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. Transport
 Every position change of the tedder can only be done when there is nobody around (pay
particular attention to children).
 When driving on public roads, the tedder should be equipped with warning plates with luminous
and reflecting elements, and a warning triangle for a slow driving vehicle.
 During transport always put the tedder to transport position. See chapter 5.3.
 Before putting the tedder 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 road conditions.
 Permissible speed is 30 km/h and it cannot be exceeded.
4.2.1. Putting the machine onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for tedder’s transport safety. Equipment and parts
must be secured during transport.
To put the tedder onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules:
 seize the tedder by any lifting devices only in the places indicated by the hook sign (Fig. 5),
 for tedder lifting use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than tedder’s weight
shown in data plate. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting,

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 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 120°, and the angle between the strand and the vertical is no greater than 60°,
 collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position,
 during putting the tedder 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 maneuvering area and transport of the tedder is the responsibility of
a person who does it.
Fig. 5. Tedder’s catching points Fig. 6. Location of centre of gravity
Tab. 3. Location of centre of gravity
Dimension
[mm]
Type
P4-471 P4-531 P6-651 P6-771
X
1010
1030
1400
1400
Y
780
755
720
690
B
B
A
X
X
Y