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)
IN121EN003
06.09.2016
EDITION NO. 3.
Original manual
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.
Well-proven design and quality materials ensure high reliability and durability of SaMASZ
machines.

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Table of contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE...............................................................................................2
2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................2
3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................3
3.1. Engineering Data ...............................................................................................................3
3.2. Design ................................................................................................................................3
3.3. Intended use .......................................................................................................................5
3.4. Standard equipment and spare parts......................................................................................5
4. SAFETY CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................................6
4.1. Safety rules when driving on public roads.........................................................................8
4.2. Residual risk.......................................................................................................................9
4.3. Transport..........................................................................................................................10
4.4. Warning decals.................................................................................................................11
5. SERVICING AND OPERATING ..............................................................................................12
5.1. Charging gritter's container..............................................................................................12
5.2. Operation..........................................................................................................................13
6. OPERATING SERVICE.............................................................................................................13
6.1. Inspections .......................................................................................................................14
6.2. Tensioning and position of transmission belt ..................................................................14
6.3. Tensioning of v-belt.........................................................................................................14
6.4. Tensioning of v-belts .......................................................................................................14
6.5. Adjusting clearance over transmission belt .....................................................................14
7. DEFECTS AND THEIR REPAIR..............................................................................................15
8. STORING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................16
8.1. Lubricating.......................................................................................................................16
8.2. Examining oil level in gear box.......................................................................................17
9. DISMOUNTING AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE..........................................................17
10. WARRANTY CARD .................................................................................................................18
11. WARRANTY TERMS...............................................................................................................19
11.1. Warranty claim procedure .................................................................................................19
11.2. Warranty repairs record................................................................................................20

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data plate (Fig. 2) is permanently mounted on the gritter’s arm in place as provided below on
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Date plate placement Fig. 2. Data plate
Data plate includes:
- name and adress of the manufacturer, - model year,
- CE marking means, that the produce - version number,
conforms to 2006/42/EC Directive and - machine weight,
harmonized standards, - id number,
- machine symbol, - barcode.
- 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
General information
 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.
 Operator's manual remains an integral part of the machine's equipment.
NOTE:
Operating gritter without previous familiarizing with its contents as well
as by unauthorized personnel, particularly by children, is strictly
forbidden.
GENERAL PRECAUTION
When operating the machine, warnings and safety rules marked
with this sign herein should be respected.

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3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3.1. Engineering Data
SaMASZ® manufactured gritters feature the following parameters:
Tab. 1. Technical data
Technical data SAND 400 (H) SAND 600 (H)
Discharge system disc and centrifugal
Container volume 0.32 m
3
0.4 m
3
Admissible load for mounting on
tractor of class:
- 0,6
- 0,9
200 kg
400 kg
200 kg
600 kg
Driving speed
-transport
- working
up to 25 km/h
up to 9 km/h
Service 1 person
Weight 105 kg 130 kg
Dimensions:
- length
- width
- width
1.46 m
0.91 m
1.28 m
1.46 m
1.24 m
1.30 m
Rotational speed of PTO/articulated shaft 540 rpm
Working height
(counted from the ground to spreading disk) 0.7 m
Noise (acoustic pressure test) on operator’s
station inside tractor’s cabin (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)).
max. 79 dB (A)
3.2. Design
Gritter comprises the following assemblies (Fig. 3):
1 - linkage,
2 - container,
3 – gear box,
4 – transmission belt with drive,
5 – gritting assembly,

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Fig. 3. Construction of SAND gritter
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 by Bondioli &
Pavessi (transferring momentum of 270 Nm) – L
min
/L
max
– 860/1208 mm.
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. Turning the gritter on and off is performed by means of operation control systems for
tractor’s PTO shaft.
ACHTUNG!
When using gritter with various tractors always check whether the length of
articulated telescopic shaft is correct.
5
2
1
3
4

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3.3. Intended use
Tractor gritter is designed for spreading fine sand or salt on streets, alleys, sidewalks, etc.
Gritter is a mountable machine, adapted to cooperating with tractors equipped with 3-point linkage.
Its main advantages are problem free operation, quantity and working width adjustment.
NOTE:
Do not use the machine for purposes other than abovementioned.
3.4. Standard equipment and spare parts
Gritters are delivered with the following standard equipment:
 warranty card,
 operator's manual with spare part list,
 telescopic articulated shaft,
 spray paint (150ml).
Optional equipment:
 lighting fixtures, warning plates and marking plate.
Tab. 2. Recommended telescopic articulated shaft for mounting gritter on tractor
Gritter Power Length
Moment
um
Ref Manufacturer Remarks
HP
mm Nm
SAND 400
SAND 600
21 860-1208 270 7G2N086CE007007B
BONDIOLI
& PAVESSI
Fig. 4. Lubricating instructions
NOTE:
Respect lubrication frequency of telescopic articulated shaft solely. Lubricate
points provided on Fig. 4 every 50 hours of operation. Telescopic articulated
shaft shall be lubricated prior to and after period of longer idleness also.
Telescopic articulated shafts of other brands with equivalent technical parameters may be used
on the SaMASZ permission.
50 h 50 h

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3.5. Adjusting length of articulated telescopic shaft
Before starting the machine check the length of articulated telescopic shaft as follows:
 mount gritter on tractor,
 using a lifting device lift the machine so the tractor's PTO shaft and machine's power input
connection are the same height related to the ground. Once this position is achieved, install the
articulated telescopic shaft. If this is not possible as the shaft is too long do as follows:
omount two sections of the articulated telescopic shaft on PTO shaft and power input
connection splines so as to keep 30mm clearance at the articulated telescopic shaft side
for a safety device to engage. Get the two shaft sections near to each other to achieve the
shortest position possible and mark lengths to be cut.
oby the same marked length shorten inner and outer guard, shorten inner and outer sliding
profile to match the guard. Other modifications of the shaft are not recommended.
oinstall articulated telescopic shaft (until safety devices are engaged) and check for
clearance.
4. SAFETY CONDITIONS
 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.
NOTE:
Any gritter service and repair works should be performed with tractor’s
engine off and the machine in standstill position.
 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
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 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.
 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,
NOTE:
1. Comply with the abovementioned provision to prevent an
accident and avoid life and health hazard.
2. 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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4.1. Safety rules when driving on public roads
Due to road traffic safety and respective provisions, it is necessary, that when operating or
driving on public roads the aggregate consisting of tractor and mounted gritter meets requirements
as these for the tractor itself. Machine, which is mounted and projects tractor's rear outline for more
than 1 m, poses hazard to other vehicles, so it must be equipped with corresponding marking.
Tractor gritter SAND – mounted on tractor’s rear projects tractor’s rear outline for 1.47 m.
Fig. 5
.
Movable lighting fixture for gritter,
where: 1 – unified lamp, 2 – reflective
light, 3 – warning plates, 4 – cable
connectors, 5 – connecting cable, 6 –
cable for connecting with tractor’s
electrics.
Fig. 6
.
Placement of movable lighting
fixtures and marking plate on gritter.
1 – triangle marking plate, 2 –
movable lighting fixture.
When driving on public roads, the following must be on at gritter’s rear (Fig. 5, Fig. 6):
 additional lights (such as: tractor's rear lights);
 white and red warning plates;
 warning triangle to mark a slow-moving vehicle.
The abovementioned lighting devices and marking plate can be ordered at points trading
farming machinery parts or at the manufacturer.
Movable lighting fixture for gritter consists of:
 unified lamps (such as in tractor);
 rear round reflective lights;
 warning plates;
 warning triangle.
Gritter’s design allows for mounting movable lighting fixtures and warning plates and
marking plate. Standardized holders at lighting fixtures and marking plate allow for their use in
other mountable machines as: dibbers, pickers, plows.
Lighting fixtures should be mounted in holders, so as to: lamp lights, painted surfaces (or
white and red stripes) of warning plates, surface painted with fluorescent paint of warning triangle
are directed at the aggregation's rear.
Lighting fixtures, warning plates and marking plate are not part of gritter's basic equipment.