SaMASZ P4-420 Operator's Manual

11, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 9 -  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 …

1, 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: [email protected] www.samasz.pl OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROTARY TEDDER P4-420 – 4 rotors P4-471 – 4 rotors P4-531 – 4 rotors P6-651 – 6 rotors P6-771 – 6 rotors P8-790 – 8 rotors P8-890 – 8 rotors IN0683EN001 2018-10-31 EDITION No 1 The original instruction Serial No.: …

37, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 35 -  The product is flammable. In case of fire, use adequate fire-extinguishing means (e.g. foam, water mist, extinguishing powders). Do not use water jets.  Disposal of the used product must be made according to official regulations. Improper disposal of the used oil …

28, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 26 -  slowly engage PTO clutch and wait until the rotors reach their rated speed 540 rpm./min. The speed should be as low as possible in order to reduce fuel consumption of the tractor,  engage tractor gear and drive slowly into the meadow. On flat meadows the operation can be performed with any speed. If the meadow is uneven red…

27, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 25 - For P8 rotary tedders, there are two spreading angles available: 15° or 18° depending on the position of the chassis. In order to change the angle, perform the following:  raise the tedder with the tractor's three-point linkage so that none of the wheels touch the ground (fold the tedder into transport position if the lifting range is not sufficient,  repositi…

12, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 10 -  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.  Machine should be kept clean, so as t…

32, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 30 - 5.8.3. Removing clogging and jams When operating the tedder pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence the tedder clogging and jams, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects in the grass (stones, branches, pile…

16, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 14 - When the risk of exposing to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any group protective means or organization of work, employer (farmer) must: 1) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection, if the noise level in work place exceeds 80 dB. 2) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection and supervise th…

30, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 28 - For P4-420 tedder, the wheels’ position is adjusted using the "Field edge" system (Fig. 28). Fig. 28. The "Field edge" system: L — control cable, Z — the system's ratchet To position the tedder at the edge of a field:  ti…

20, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 18 - WARNING! Prior to folding tedder to transport position for tractor with PTO shaft automatic lock, the PTO shaft shall be disconneted from tractor. Keeping the shaft connected may cause damage to drive shafts. WARNING! In the case of P4-420 tedder, it is FORBIDDEN to folding up tedding arms …

21, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 19 - Fig. 12. The tedder transport width change When driving on public roads the machine overall width should not be greater than 3 m. Since the SaMASZ tedder operating height of drive wheels can be is adjustable, change of this setting may lead to alte…

22, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 20 - WARNING! If need be, shorten the PTO shaft according to its operator’s manual given by the shaft’s manufacturer (Fig. 13). Fig. 13. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening WARNING! The PTO shaft should be mounted only during operation time and disconnected from tractor PTO for transport and service WARNING! Use the mac…

15, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 13 - 2. Danger of injury, abrasion and damage of skin This kind of risk occurs during replacement of working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and removal of any clogging and seizure. During any maintenance work always use safety gloves. 3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system During connection of hydraulic hos…

9, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 7 - 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 and Declaration of Conformity,  PTO shaft (Tab. 2) ,  spray paint (150 ml). Tab. 2. Recommended PTO shafts for rotary tedders Model Power Length Moment Symbol Clutch Manufacturer Notes KM mm Nm P4-420 P…

5, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 3 - 3. PROPER 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 le…

7, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 5 - 3.2.2. 6- rotary tedder Overview of 6- rotary tedder is provided in Fig. 4. 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 ted…

4, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 2 - 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate (Fig. 2) 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: - name and address of the manufacturer, - model year, - CE marking means, that the produce co nforms …

6, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 4 - 3.2. Design and working principle 3.2.1. 4- rotary tedder Overview of 4- rotary tedder is provided in 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 drive units: left and right …

34, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 32 - WARNING! Before you change the tine check rotor turns (Fig. 32, Fig. 33 and Fig. 34). 6.2. Daily maintenance Every day after work please carry out the following maintenance:  check all visible units and parts and their connections; tighten all loose bolts and n…

10, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 8 - 4. SAFETY ADVICE 4.1. Safety rules and regulations  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 and equipment used for farming (Dz. U. Nr 12/98 poz. 51), should be…

29, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 27 - Fig. 25. Tedding to a) the left or b) to the right on meadow edges It is possible thanks to proper adjustment of wheels. The regulation is done by lever R, which after being put into proper hole adjusts the wheels. If the pin is put in the left hole (Fig. 26a) then the tedder will be directed to left …

17, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 15 - N-49 Never stand near tractor’s 3- point linkage while steering tractor’s lift N-50 Do not stay in the swinging area of tedder’s parts N-52 Wear protective gloves N-55 N-62 N-67 N-68 N-117 Under pressure. Consult technical manual for service procedures N-167 Presence of …

35, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 33 - In the absence of specific torque values, the following chart can be used as a guide to the maximum safe torque for a particular size and grade of fastener. There is no torque difference for fine or coarse threads. Torque values are based on clean, dry threads. Reduce value by 10% if threads are oiled before assembly. 7. …

18, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 16 - Fig. 9. Warning decals placed on the tedder 5. OPERATION 5.1. Attaching the tedder to the tractor  The tedder should be mounted on tractor with use of 3 -point linkage as provided in Fig. 10. Upper link G should be mounted on pin S1 in the catch eye (Fig. 10b). In the case of very uneven meadows, in order to increase the ground following range, it is…

38, Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 36 - 9. DISASSEMBLY AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 9.1. Repair Before starting any repair or service the tedder should be cleaned and any grass or dirt removed. Carefully check nuts and bolts for correct tension and the pins for wear. Replace if necessary. WARNING! Before repair the tedder should be disconnected from the tractor. The followin…

19, SaMASZ P4-420 Operator’s manual Rotary tedder P4-420, P4-471 and P4-531 Rotary tedder P6-651 and P6-771 Rotary tedder P8-790 and P8-890 - 17 - Fig. 10. Connecting the tedder to the tractor: a) upper link (G) in transport position; b) upper link (G) in working position, c) pairs of hydraulic hoses (H1) – folding (unfolding) the raking arms (H2) – folding (unfolding) the windrow curtain “field edge” (optional) 5.2. Preparing the tedder for transport WARN…