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Operator's manual 

Two-rotor in-line rake  

DUO 680 
DUO 740 

 

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3.

 

PROPER AND INTENDED USE 

 

In-line rake 

DUO

 is designed to rake green forage, dried forage and hay. The rake should be 

operated and repaired only by people familiar with its detailed specifications and with all applicable 
safety rules and regulations and with the relative dangers. 
 

WARNING: 

Use  of  the  rake  for  purposes  other  than  described  above  is  forbidden. 

Improper  use  can  be  dangerous  and  may  lead  to  voiding  of  the  warranty. 
Rake  should  be  operated  and  repaired  only  by  people  familiar  with  its 
detailed  specifications  and  with  all  applicable  safety  rules  and  regulations 
and  with  the  relative  dangers.  Unauthorized  modifications  to  the  rake  will 
lead to voiding the warranty. 

 

 

3.1.  Technical data 

 

Tab. 1. 

Specification of two-rotor rake

 

Model: 

DUO 680 

DUO 740 

Working width [ft. in] 

17' 1"–20' 1" 

18' –21' 1" 

Rotor diameter [ft. in] 

10' 2" 

10' 6" 

Transport width (max.) [ft. in] 

9' 10" 

8' 6" 

Transport width (min.) [ft. in] 

5' 11" 

8' 6" 

Admissible transport speed 

25 km/h / 15 mph 

Height in working position 

4' 9" 

Transport height [ft. in] 

8' 6" 

8' 6" 

Transport length [ft. in] 

28' 7" 

29' 6" 

Tractor's PTO rpm 

540 rpm 

Recommended drive's rotating speed  

350-450 rpm 

Power demand 

37kW/50 HP 

59kW/80 HP 

Working capacity 

~ 5 – 6.5 ha/h 

~ 8.0 ha/h 

Rotor count 

2 pcs 

2 pcs 

Rotor arm count 

2 x 11 pcs 

2 x 11 pcs 

Axis on rotors 

Tandem axis 

Tires

 

18x8,5-8 

Ground following wheels 

18x8,5-8 

Tire pressure 

2.0 bar 

Weight 

1,720 kg / 3,792 lbs 

2,060 kg / 4,541 lbs 

Noise level                          L

pA

 

63,8 ± 3,2 dB 

L

Amax 

64,5 ± 3,2 dB 

L

Cpeak 

91,5 ± 3,2 dB 

 

L

pA

 – 

noise level related to 8 hour working time. Averaged in time acoustic pressure level corrected by 
frequency characteristic A. 

L

Amax 

–  

maximum value corrected by frequency characteristic A of acoustic pressure level. 

L

Cpeak

 –  

peak level of acoustic pressure corrected by frequency characteristic C 

Summary of Contents for DUO 740

Page 1: ...1 Established 1984 NIP PL 966 159 29 76 tel 48 85 664 70 31 fax 48 85 664 70 41 e mail samasz samasz pl www samasz pl OPERATOR S MANUAL TWO ROTOR IN LINE RAKE DUO 680 DUO 740 IN306USA002 2017 08 28 E...

Page 2: ...WARNING Do not lift the rake before its working units have come to a complete standstill CAUTION Do not operate the rake when any person remains in the danger area of 170 NOTE Keep this manual for fut...

Page 3: ...r transportation on a large truck 22 5 5 Mounting PTO shaft 24 5 6 Moving from transport to working position 25 5 7 Preparing the rake for operation 25 5 8 Raking width adjustment 28 5 9 Operation 29...

Page 4: ...If the rake is used by another operator it should be in working condition and include this operator s manual and all other basic equipment Operator s manual is attached to every machine in order that...

Page 5: ...UO 680 DUO 740 Working width ft in 17 1 20 1 18 21 1 Rotor diameter ft in 10 2 10 6 Transport width max ft in 9 10 8 6 Transport width min ft in 5 11 8 6 Admissible transport speed 25 km h 15 mph Heig...

Page 6: ...s raking arms 8 3 Safety guards 13 reduce the risk of unwanted objects getting into the area of rotor arms operating The rake is equipped with adjustable swath guard both on front and rear raking asse...

Page 7: ...740 rakes Model Power Length Torque Symbol Clutch Manufacturer Remarks HP mm Nm DUO 680 DUO 740 35 4 3 6 1 620 8G7R130CEWR7001 unilateral Bondioli Pavesi Fig 4 PTO shaft lubrication points Mounting d...

Page 8: ...footwear safety gloves plus ear protection and dusk mask if necessary During use the machine may give rise to dust especially if the soil is dry You are advised to use a tractor with a cab fitted wit...

Page 9: ...and the levers that turn the hydraulics are in neutral position Never leave tractor s engine running without supervision Before you leave the tractor turn off the engine and remove the key from tract...

Page 10: ...specially on irregular surfaces or steep slopes The behavior of the tractor on the road such as its turning and braking capacities are affected by the implements mounted When driving on the road after...

Page 11: ...only PTO shafts recommended by rake s manufacturer with guards in good condition In order to operate safely use only undamaged PTO shafts and shields Damaged PTO shafts and shields must be repaired o...

Page 12: ...adjustments with the engine on 4 6 1 Danger of machine entanglement This risk occurs when 1 changing position of a rake 2 operating near rotating parts and 3 working without safety guards During oper...

Page 13: ...exceeds 80 dB 2 provide the operator with individual means of noise protection and supervise the correctness of its usage if the noise level in work place reaches or exceeds 85 dB 4 7 Safety labels a...

Page 14: ...ration of the hoist N 50 Do not get under the rake N 55 N 117 Avoid fluid escaping under pressure N 124 N 136 Raking height adjustment N 144 Description of hydraulic hoses N 145 Regulation of the spee...

Page 15: ...ile driving N 168 Do not touch the machine before the rotating parts have not come to a complete standstill N 183 Caution danger of leg drawing N 196 Recommended tire pressure rakes N 201 Admissible t...

Page 16: ...not working or damaged Replace protective cover if damaged 5 1 Attaching the rake to the tractor WARNING Only hitch and unhitch machine on a flat surface with compact dirt Keep everyone away from area...

Page 17: ...option is signaled with the corresponding diode 6 under the option To switch the work mode push button 5 on the controller until the corresponding diode 6 is lit Fig 9 Control panel ARDUO 1 controller...

Page 18: ...ard Fig 11 Setting the proper transport position of the rear rotor Lift rear swath guard Fig 12 For DUO 680 manually lift the swath guard until it has been locked in vertical position by pneumatic cyl...

Page 19: ...the rotations of the front rotor gear by means of locking assembly located by front rotor according to instructions in Fig 14 after firstly having folded the front guard Fig 15 Dismount the outer mos...

Page 20: ...o tractor located on carts cylinder s hose Location of valve is provided in Fig 16 Fig 16 Location of shut off valve on rake DUO 680 In the above case rake DUO 680 transport width is 9 10 Fig 17 and r...

Page 21: ...Operator s manual Two rotor in line rake DUO 680 DUO 740 19 Fig 17 Transport dimensions of rake DUO 680 Fig 18 Transport dimensions of rake DUO 740 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 10...

Page 22: ...ugh a narrow access road it is possible to reduce the transport width to 7 10 Therefore perform the following Unlock dismount and place raking arms in transport holder Fig 19 Fig 19 Raking arms in tra...

Page 23: ...rd The below Fig 22 shows dimensions of DUO 680 rake with raking arms dismounted and safety guards installed WARNING When transporting the rake do not exceed the speed of 25 km h 15 mph Otherwise the...

Page 24: ...g devices portable warning light plates to be mounted on both sides of rake top guard in their holders The panel consists of warning plate with combined lamp mounted parking stop lights and driving di...

Page 25: ...crew eight mounting bolts for both linkage segments supporting them with transport holders NOTE When dismounting the linkage use lifting devices to support both segments with use of transport holders...

Page 26: ...The PTO shaft must operate at the lowest possible angle This will ensure that both shaft and the machine last as long as possible CAUTION If need be shorten the PTO haft according to its operator s m...

Page 27: ...the ground Before the operation begins read operator s manuals of both the machine and PTO shaft 5 6 Moving from transport to working position WARNING Moving the rake to and from operating position fr...

Page 28: ...nders of carts NOTE Accidental falling of the machine may occur if the rake s lifting assembly is not tight When operating the rake being in transport position it is forbidden to walk under the machin...

Page 29: ...n Lower rear swath guard by pulling it downwards If need be set the distance between the rear guard and the rear rotor depending on the forage quantity Fig 30 Position of rear rotor in working positio...

Page 30: ...nt linkage links at such height H so that the front ground following wheel is on the ground and on the front drawbar cylinder there is a clearance which enables the front ground following function If...

Page 31: ...ansverse and length wise options Fig 33 and Fig 34 Fig 33 Transverse ground following Fig 34 Length wise round following WARNING When operating the machine do not try to overcome short and steep uneve...

Page 32: ...until the machine has been fully lifted Drive back or drive over the formed rows Operate single side controller for lowering until the machine has been fully lowered Set the controller in zero positio...

Page 33: ...ght and density of grass as well as other objects in the grass stones branches piles of soil In order to avoid clogging and jams operating speed should be adjusted to the mentioned conditions In case...

Page 34: ...off the tractor s ignition and remove the key Secure the tractor against free runaway Disconnect the rake s hydraulics from the tractor Dismount PTO shaft and place it on the shaft holder being the ra...

Page 35: ...ference in rotor lifting speed Fig 39 Location of adjustable chokes Choke 1 Used to control the rear rotor lifting and lowering speed Winding down results in reducing the speed of rear rotor lifting a...

Page 36: ...ic hoses and electrical cables from the tractor and hang them onto corresponding holders on the 3 point linkage frame detach the rake from the tractor reverse procedure as in case of attaching the rak...

Page 37: ...level and if needed refill after having removed the vent A Fig 40 a on the top of the gear The oil level can be checked through check opening A on the side of the gear Please refill the oil until it i...

Page 38: ...ve shoes Use protective gloves too In case of a contact with skin immediately wash the infected area with plenty of soap water Do not allow the product to contaminate water outlets water courses and s...

Page 39: ...ce tines Too low rotation speed Increase rpm Incorrect working height Adjust working height according to section 5 6 Preparing the rake for work Excessive vibration during operation Damaged PTO shaft...

Page 40: ...st lowering of the machine to the ground f setting raking tines lower than 0 4 above the ground g using PTO shaft featuring parameters other than provided by the shaft s manufacturer or length not adj...

Page 41: ...your warranty rights NOTE The warranty card is valid only when it contains the following information address date and place of purchase rake type and invoice number 11 2 Warranty repairs record Repair...

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