Operating manual
Rear disc mower with central suspension
- hydro-pneumatic or spring suspension
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8. MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIRS
Defect Reason Repair
Mower stops working
(partly)– leaves stripes of
uncut grass between the
discs
1
Lack of blades Install or replace blades
2
Worn blades Replace worn blades
3
Improperly mounted blades
(left – right)
Mount blades according to
the instructions
4
Improper front inclination
Adjust inclination strictly according to
instructions
5
Too high PTO rpm
(The most frequent mistake)
Reduce PTO rpm (recommended 1,600 –
1,800)
6
Too low work speed Speed up to 10 km/h (6 mph) or more
7
Damaged tractor’s PTO Repair
Mower with either tine or roller conditioner may mow improperly in case of very
short grass or after rain
The grass is wound on
the forming drums
Mowing lying grass without inclination
towards the front.
Always mow low and fast – inclination
towards the front – 1.5"
Grass blocks the mower –
lack of grass flow or the
flow is uneven
Too low work speed Speed up to 10 km/h (6 mph) or more
Swath guides are set too narrow Widen swath guides to the maximum
Safety device is working
often without clear reason
Worn elements of safety device or
improper adjustment
This repair must be done by SaMASZ
service
Mower does not work,
even though the drive is
transmitted from the
tractor
Damaged intersecting axis gear Replace intersecting axis gear
Relay shafts - incorrect rotation direction
of the unidirectional clutch
Check rotation direction
Mower’s hydraulics do
not work
Damaged or dirty hydraulic cylinder and
check valve
Replace or clean hydraulic connector
and check valve
Tractor’s hydraulic system is damaged Check tractor’s hydraulic system
Leaking cylinder
Contaminated oil in the tractor
hydraulics
Replace oil in the tractor hydraulics.
Provide brand new cylinder repair kit
and replace worn gaskets
Excessive vibration
during work
Damaged PTO shaft
Check the condition of PTO shaft and if
necessary replace
Oil leak in gear Not tight assembly Examine tightness and check oil level