SaMASZ SAND 400 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
TRACTOR GRITTER
SAND 400 (H)
SAND 600 (H)
IN121EN004
14.12.2018
EDITION NO. 4
Translation of the original operator’s manual
– English –
Serial no.:

NOTE!
Observe manufacturer’s recommendations
and provisions to provide defect-free operation and
extended service life.
NOTE!
Prior service works turn tractor’s drive off
and take ignition key out.
NOTE!
Operating gritter without previous familiarizing with its
contents as well as by unauthorized personnel,
particularly by children, is strictly forbidden.
NOTE!
Keep this manual for future reference.
Well-proven design and quality materials ensure high reliability and durability of SaMASZ
machines.
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ tractor gritter and wish you much
pleasure and the very best experience resulting from its operation.

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SAND 600 (H)
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Table of contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................................2
2. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................2
3. INTENDED USE OF THE GRITTER ....................................................................................................3
3.1. Technical data.....................................................................................................................................3
3.2. Construction and operation ................................................................................................................4
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts...................................................................................................5
4. SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS...............................................................................................6
4.1. General rules.......................................................................................................................................6
4.2. Qualifications of operator...................................................................................................................8
4.3. Conditions of connecting gritter with vehicle ....................................................................................8
4.4. Transport ............................................................................................................................................8
4.4.1. Placing the gritter onto a transport vehicle.................................................................................8
4.5. Safety rules when driving on public roads .........................................................................................9
4.6. The articulated telescoping shaft......................................................................................................10
4.7. Operation..........................................................................................................................................10
4.8. Stability of the unit ...........................................................................................................................11
4.9. Residual risk.....................................................................................................................................11
4.9.1. Residual risk description ..........................................................................................................11
4.9.2. Residual risk assessment ..........................................................................................................11
4.10. Warning signs and their meanings ...............................................................................................12
5. OPERATION OF THE GRITTER........................................................................................................13
5.1. Preparing the gritter to operation......................................................................................................13
5.2. Loading gritter's container................................................................................................................14
5.3. Connecting the PTO shaft ................................................................................................................14
6. OPERATING ...........................................................................................................................................16
6.1. Startup ..............................................................................................................................................16
6.2. Adjustments......................................................................................................................................17
6.2.1. Adjusting clearance over transmission belt..............................................................................17
6.2.2. Adjusting the angle of blades on spreading disk ......................................................................17
6.2.3. Adjusting tensioning and position of transmission belt............................................................18
6.2.4. Adjusting tensioning of v-belt..................................................................................................18
6.2.5. Adjusting tensioning v-belts of transmission belt’s drive ........................................................18
7. MAINTENANCE SERVICE ..................................................................................................................19
7.1. Everyday maintenance and storing........................................................................................................19
7.1.1. Restarting the machine after storing period ...................................................................................19
7.2. Inspections........................................................................................................................................20
7.3. Lubricating and maintenance ...........................................................................................................20
7.3.1. Examining oil level in gear box................................................................................................21
7.3.2. Risks present when lubricating.................................................................................................21
8. DEFINING THE TOTAL WEIGHT, AXIS LOAD, TYRE LOAD CAPACITY AND MINIMUM
LOAD ..............................................................................................................................................................22
9. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR .........................................................................................................24
10. REPAIR AND DISPOSAL .....................................................................................................................24
10.1. Repair ...........................................................................................................................................24
10.2. Dismounting and withdrawal from use ........................................................................................25
11. WARRANTY CARD...............................................................................................................................25
12. WARRANTY TERMS ............................................................................................................................26
12.1. Warranty claim procedure ............................................................................................................26
12.2. Warranty repairs record................................................................................................................27

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate is permanently mounted on the gritter’s arm in place as provided below in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Location of the 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
conforms
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version number,
to 2006/42/EC Directive and
harmonized standards,
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machine weight,
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machine symbol,
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id number,
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date of manufacture,
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barcode.
WARNING!
In case the operator's manual is unclear or illegible all necessary information
can be obtained from manufacturer or the dealer.
2. INTRODUCTION
 This instruction should be regarded as part of the basic equipment of the tractor gritter. When
the tractor gritter is turned over to a different user it should be in working condition and
accompanied by this instruction manual and all other basic equipment it should possess.
 Prior to operating gritter its user must familiarize himself with contents of this manual as well as
common work safety rules.
 Tractor gritter is manufactured in accordance with safety standards requirements.
 Respecting recommendations herein shall ensure full operation safety.
 If you have any questions concerning commission and operation of the gritter, please contact the
manufacturer.
 This operator’s manual is an indispensable part of any machine and is intended to familiarize
future user with principles of proper operation and use of the machine as well as the risks
involved.
GENERAL PRECAUTION
When operating the machine please observe all the warnings and safety
rules which are marked with this sign in the instruction manual.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to operate the gritter without previously reading the instruction
manual, and for it to be used by persons not authorized to drive vehicles,
especially children.

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3. INTENDED USE OF THE GRITTER
Tractor gritter is designed for spreading fine sand or salt on streets, alleys, sidewalks, etc.
Material for gritting may be salt, sand, gravel or grits.
Gritter is a mountable machine, adapted to cooperating with tractors (of class 0.6-0.9)
equipped with 3-point linkage.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to use the mower for purposes other than those listed in this
instruction. Using the machine for other purposes will be classified as use not
according with the intended use and could exclude the manufacturer from
responsibility from any resulting damages. The gritter should be used, serviced
and repaired only by persons familiar with its characteristics and with safety
regulations. Unauthorized modification of the gritter may release the
manufacturer from responsibility for any resulting malfunctions or damages.
3.1. Technical data
Tab. 1. Technical data
Type of gritter: SAND 400 (H) SAND 600 (H)
Discharge system disc and centrifugal
Container volume [m
3
] 0,32 0,4
Dimensions [m]:
-length
-width
-height
1,46
0,91
1,28
1,46
1,24
1,30
Working height [m]
(counted from the ground to spreading disk)
0,7
Admissible load for mounting on tractor of
class [kg]:
-0.6
-0.9
200
400
200
600
Driving speed [km/h]:
-transport
-working
Up to 25
Up to 9
Rotational speed of PTO/articulated shaft
[RPM]
540
Masa [kg] 105 130
Noise (acoustic pressure test) on operator’s
station inside tractor’s cabin * [dB] max. 79
* taken inside C330 tractor’s cabin with N 031M gritter’s drive on according to method provided in
appendix D to PN-EN 1553:2002 norm, at noise level emitted by tractor itself of max. 78dB (A)

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3.2. Construction and operation
Fig. 2. Construction of SAND gritter
1 - linkage
2 - container
3 – gear box
4 – transmission belt with drive
5 – gritting assembly
Gritter’s container (2) is made of plastic. Continuous gritting adjustment mechanism is
located in the back-end part of the container. It comprises a movable valve, position of which is set
according to amount of sand or salt being gritted.
Transmission belt (4) is considered a movable container’s bottom (2). The belt is mounted on
two drums: the rear one powers the belt, while the front one tensions the belt.
Adjusting tensioning of the transmission belt is possible owing to adjustment bolts. The
transmission belt is powered belt gear with tensioner from horizontal roller of the gear box (3).
Spreading disk mechanism is mounted on a movable support, which allows for changing
discharge point onto the spreading disk. The spreading disk is powered by a v-belt from vertical
roller of the gear box (3).
The gear box (3) is driven from PTO shaft by means of telescopic articulated shaft.
5
3
4
1
2

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3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
Gritters are delivered with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 instruction manual along with a catalogue of spare parts and Declaration of Conformity,
 telescopic articulated shaft,
 spray paint (150ml).
Additional equipment (purchased separately:
 municipal attachment with adjusting spreading width,
 lighting fixtures, warning plates and marking plate.
WARNING!
Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately.
Tab. 2. Recommended telescopic articulated shaft for mounting gritter on tractor
Gritter Power Length Momentum Ref Manufacturer Remarks
KM mm Nm
SAND 400
SAND 600
21 860-
1208 270 7G2N086CE007007B BONDIOLI & PAVESSI
Telescopic articulated shafts of other brands with equivalent technical parameters may be
used on the SaMASZ permission.
Telescopic articulated shaft should hold CE marking, and is mounted onto gritter's PTO
splined extension and tractor's PTO shaft. Bushings of shaft’s extensions should be installed onto
splined journals until lock pin is inserted into hollow. Shaft guards should be protected against
getting rotated by means of a chain. It is forbidden to use telescopic articulated shaft with no guards
on.
WARNING!
Before commencing operation, operator’s manual on the gritter PTO shaft
should be read thoroughly. In the event of the PTO shaft damage due to its use
for any other purpose than specified in the manual, the SaMASZ company
shall not bear any responsibility for the shaft manufacturer not accepting the
warranty claim.
WARNING!
When using gritter with various tractors always check whether the length of
articulated telescopic shaft is correct.
WARNING!
Respect lubrication frequency of telescopic articulated shaft solely. Lubricate
points provided in Fig. 3 every 50 hours of operation. Telescopic articulated
shaft shall be lubricated prior to and after period of longer idleness also.

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Fig. 3. PTO shaft lubrication points
4. SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
4.1. General rules
 Prior to any operation with tractor gritter read the operator's manual carefully. Operating
speeds of the tractor and gritter aggregate should be adjusted to current working conditions.
 Apart from recommendations herein respect basic safety rules to prevent any accidents.
 Gritter can only be operated by persons, who hold adequate qualifications to drive tractors.
 It is forbidden to operate the machine by persons, who are unauthorized, unskilled, ill, drunk
or under influence of drugs, and children in particular.
 Conveying persons, animals or wares on the machine is forbidden.
 It is forbidden to operate machine, which shows signs of mechanical damage.
 Be extremely careful when mounting and dismounting the machine on and from the tractor
respectively.
 It is forbidden for the operator to wear too loose a wear, as such can be pulled in by the
machine’s moving parts.
 It is forbidden for any person to remain within range of operating machine.
 Be extremely careful when mounting and dismounting the machine on and from the tractor
respectively.
 Working speed of transport means within a farming area must always be adjusted to working
conditions.
 Do not allow any unauthorised personnel to be present around the machine when operating.
 Wash tractor and gritter in places intended for this purpose.
 It is forbidden to leave gritter when operating alone.
 When operating gritter it is not admissible to: take off and put on guards as well as perform
and repairs, including maintenance and lubricating.
 Functional disturbances of machine's parts shall only be removed with tractor’s engine off and
ignition key taken out.
 It is forbidden to pull apart sand or salt (with hand in particular) inside the tank with gritter
operating.
 It is forbidden to allow any persons to remain between tractor and machine until tractors
drive and engine are off.
 Mounting machine on and dismounting it from tractor should be performed on even and paved
surface.
 Gritter should be dismounted from tractor only if tractor’s engine is turned off and ignition
key taken out.

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 When near telescopic articulated shaft pay attention to guards in transport and working
position due to existing potential risk of damaging the guards with tractor’s parts.
 Use telescopic articulated shaft holding CE marking with guards in good condition.
 Pay attention that telescopic articulated shaft guard is always on and secured with chains
against rotation.
 It is inadmissible to use telescopic articulated shaft with no full guards on from tractor’s PTO
and machine's PTO shafts’ side.
 Mounting and dismounting of telescopic articulated shaft can only take place with
transmitter’s shaft, PTO shaft and engine all turned off and ignition key taken out.
 Prior to turning off tractor’s transmitter’s shaft make sure, whether the following are true:
chosen number and direction of tractor's transmitter's shaft rears and admissible number and
direction of gritter's rears.
 Prior to turning on transmitter’s shaft make sure whether there are no persons or animals
within machine's operating reach.
 Be careful when telescopic articulated shaft is rotating. Danger of hand catching or crushing.
 Turn off the transmitter’s shaft, whenever any obstacle is on the way or its operation is not
necessary.
 Put the dismounted telescopic articulated shaft away onto intended support.
 Once the telescopic articulated shaft is dismounted put a cap onto the transmitter’s shaft end.
 Using damaged telescopic articulated shaft is forbidden.
 Repair and maintenance works as well as other works related to removing functional defects
should be conducted with both drive and engine off and ignition key taken out.
 Examine nuts and bolts on regular basis and if need be tighten.
 When replacing parts, use only adequate tools and protective gloves.
 Spare parts must comply with technical requirements provided by the manufacturer.
 Hydraulic hoses should be inspected on regular basis and if any damage is found or they
expire, replace these with new ones. Expiry period for hydraulic hoses should be no longer
than 5 years,
 Never use scotch tape to repair damaged hydraulic hoses,
 When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that either
tractor’s or gritter’s hydraulics are pressure free,
 When servicing hydraulic assembly, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Hydraulic
oil leaking under pressure (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause its infection
thereafter. If such is experienced, visit a doctor immediately.
WARNING!
Any gritter service and repair works should be performed with tractor’s engine
off and the machine in standstill position.
WARNING!
Comply with the abovementioned provision to prevent an accident and avoid
life and health hazard.
WARNING!
Operating the machine by persons, who are unauthorized, unskilled, ill, drunk
or under influence of drugs, and children in particular is forbidden.

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4.2. Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the
following requirements:
 Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
 Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
 Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
 Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
 Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the vehicle and the machine, and be
able to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3. Conditions of connecting gritter with vehicle
 Prior to the mounting operation, check whether the vehicle's and the gritter's hitch categories are
compatible and make sure that vehicle's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
 When mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the gritter's hitch assembly.
 Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the gritter on a vehicle.
4.4. Transport
Tractor gritter should be transported on any transport means in fully compacted position (either
mounted on tractor or resting at trailer).
 During time of transport install on the mower the portable light board and the triangular safety
sign identifying a slow moving vehicle (Fig. 6).
 Driving speed should always be appropriate to road conditions and local traffic regulations.
 Do not exceed permissible transport speed of 25 km/h.
 It is forbidden to ride or to transport any persons or unattached elements on the machinery.
4.4.1. Placing the gritter onto a transport vehicle
The carrier and the driver are responsible for safety during the transport of a gritter. All
equipment and parts must be secured during transport.
The machine should be transported in horizontal position on a transport pallet or directly on the
floor of loading box of a transport means and secured against shifting (owing to gritter’s linkage
legs, which are used for mounting to a wooden pallet or floor be means of nails or bolts; protective
belt can also be used).
The following rules should be observed so that transporting the gritter on a transport vehicle is
safe:
 Loaded gritter should be performed by means a lifting device while keeping particular caution
and paying attention, so as the gritter is not exposed to any damage.
 Grab the machine by any lifting devices only in places indicated by signs (Fig. 4).
 Equipment having a higher lifting capacity than the weight of the gritter shown on the
nameplate should be used to hoist the gritter.