Amazone GH 1800 SUPER Operating Manual Download Page 28

 

 

 

General description of the machine 

 

 

 

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GH HH

 Super SMARTCUT  BAF0009.3    05.17

 

 

General description of the machine 

 

3.1 

Areas of application 

 

The 

 Groundkeeper 

/ HorseHopper 

 is intended to 

be used for grass cutting and scarifying in public parks as well as 
sports fields and gardens, etc.  
It can be used to collect and chop foliage in the autumn. 

3.2 

Declaration of conformity 

 

The Groundkeeper complies with the requirements of the EC Machin-
ery Directives 2006/42/EC and associated additional guidelines. 

3.3 

Details required for enquiries 

 

 

 

When ordering special optional equipment and spare parts, please 
always quote the 

machine number 

of the Groundkeeper / Horse-

Hopper . 
 

Safety requirements are only fulfilled if original 

 

spare parts are used when a repair is undertaken. The use of 
other parts may remove liability for any consequences which 
may occur as a result.

 

3.4 

Identification of the machine 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rating plate on the machine (Fig. 3.4/1) 
 

 

 

 

 

The whole identification plate has the status of a certificate and 
must not be altered or made non recognisable.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GH 1800 SUPER

Page 1: ...1800 SUPER GH 2100 SUPER HorseHopper SmartCut HH 1800 SUPER HH 2100 SUPER MG5084 BAF0009 3 05 17 Printed in France Please read and follow this op erating manual before putting the machine into operati...

Page 2: ...f The person concerned would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the machine for the reason of a possible failure instead of himself In order to ensure good success one should g...

Page 3: ...AMAZONE S A FORBACH 17 rue de la Verrerie BP 90106 F 57602 Phone Fax E mail Forbach France 33 0 3 87 84 65 70 33 0 3 87 84 65 71 forbach amazone fr Spare part orders Spare parts lists are freely acce...

Page 4: ...hine into operation Only after careful reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your newly purchased machine Please ensure that all the machine operators have read this operating man...

Page 5: ...and other labels 21 2 14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed 22 2 15 Safety conscious working 22 2 16 Safety information for users 23 2 16 1 General safety and accident prevention inform...

Page 6: ...Mowing 43 6 3 Scarifying 44 6 4 Mulching 46 6 5 Collecting 46 6 6 Emptying the hopper 46 7 Adjusting the cutting height 48 7 1 Front roller option 50 8 Cleaning the machine 51 9 Maintenance are care...

Page 7: ...fied in the operating manual are always viewed in the direction of travel 1 3 Diagrams used Instructions for action and reactions Tasks to be carried out by the user are presented as numbered in struc...

Page 8: ...ble state To replace damaged warning symbols If you still have queries please contact the manufacturer Obligations of the user Before starting work anyone charged with working with on the ma chine is...

Page 9: ...e These shall be available to the operator at the latest on the comple tion of the contract Guarantee and liability claims for damage to peo ple or goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to...

Page 10: ...n imme diate death or serious physical injury WARNING Indicates a medium risk which could result in death or extreme ly serious physical injury if not avoided If the instructions are not followed then...

Page 11: ...egularly 2 4 Safety and protection equipment Before each commissioning of the machine all the safety and protec tion equipment must be properly attached and fully functional Check all the safety and p...

Page 12: ...y 2 Instructed persons are those who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour have been trained if necessary and have been in formed abo...

Page 13: ...ydraulic system against unintentional start up Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work Regularly check that bolted connections are firmly secur...

Page 14: ...t the operating permit retains its validity in accordance with national and international regulations If you use wear and spare parts from third parties there is no guarantee that they have been desig...

Page 15: ...symbol consists of two fields Field 1 is a symbol describing the danger surrounded by triangular safety symbol Field 2 is a symbol showing how to avoid the danger Warning symbols explanation The colum...

Page 16: ...from hands or arms Never open or remove protective equipment from chains or belt drives while the tractor engine is running and the PTO shaft is connected hydraulic drive is engaged or the ground whe...

Page 17: ...and understand the operating manual safe ty information before starting up the machine MD 096 Danger of infection to the whole body from liquids escaping at a high pressure hydraulic fluid This dange...

Page 18: ...raulic system only from the designated workstation never from a location in the stroke ar ea between tractor and machine MD 100 This symbol indicates lashing points for fastening slinging gear when lo...

Page 19: ...ervicing and maintaining in the appropriate chapter of the operating manual MD 114 This symbol indicates a lubrication point MD 115 The maximum operating pressure of the hydrau lic system is 200 bar M...

Page 20: ...in or caught by unprotected moving machine parts as a re sult of missing safety devices This hazard can cause extremely serious inju ries including the loss of body parts Close protective equipment w...

Page 21: ...0009 3 05 17 21 2 13 1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels Warning symbols The following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning symbols on the machine MD076 MD078 MD078 MD075 MD123 M...

Page 22: ...through non secured working areas Failure of important machine functions Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair Danger to people through mechanical and chemical impacts Risk to envir...

Page 23: ...h the attached machine In so doing take your personal abilities into account as well as the road traffic visibility and weather conditions the driving characteristics of the tractor and the connected...

Page 24: ...may not release themselves when lowered Also ensure that uncoupled machines are stable Use of the machine Before starting work ensure that you understand all the equip ment and actuation elements of...

Page 25: ...must guarantee the prescribed brake delay for the loaded vehicle combination tractor plus connected machine Check the brake power before moving off When turning corners with the machine connected take...

Page 26: ...y the parking brake Take out the ignition key Have the hydraulic hose line checked at least once a year by a specialist for proper functioning Replace the hydraulic hose line if it is damaged or worn...

Page 27: ...cal system will be destroyed danger of fire Ensure that the battery is connected correctly firstly connect the positive terminal and then connect the negative terminal When disconnecting the battery d...

Page 28: ...the EC Machin ery Directives 2006 42 EC and associated additional guidelines 3 3 Details required for enquiries When ordering special optional equipment and spare parts please always quote the machine...

Page 29: ...intended use Any use which goes beyond these limits is not regarded as the in tended use The manufacturer is not liable for any damages which may result from such use The risk involved in such use is...

Page 30: ...lubrication 5 Attaching and removing the machine at the tractor s rear three point linkage Before attaching the machine to the tractor make sure that the lateral setting of the three point linkage on...

Page 31: ...gs Attach the PTO shaft to the tractor s universal joint shaft Cau tion make sure that the PTO shaft is the correct length other wise the tractor or the machine s angular gearbox may be dam aged when...

Page 32: ...ith or without freewheel for tractors with max 40 HP output Walterscheid W 2400 with or without freewheel for tractors with outputs higher than 40 HP If you have a tractor without a double clutch for...

Page 33: ...shaft tubes side by side and check whether the PTO shaft tubes provide a guaranteed sliding profile overlap of at least 40 of the LO both when the machine is lowered and raised 2 When pushed together...

Page 34: ...when the tractor engine is running at low revs 5 3 Groundkeeper HorseHopper transmission input speed The gearbox on the Groundkeeper HorseHopper is equipped with a universal joint shaft connection The...

Page 35: ...k on the implement for the markings that illustrate the respective hydraulic function The tractor control unit must be used in different types of activa tion depending on the hydraulic function Latche...

Page 36: ...hydraulic hose lines WARNING Risk of crushing cutting being trapped or drawn in or impact through faulty hydraulic functions when hydraulic hose lines are incorrectly connected When coupling the hydr...

Page 37: ...ydraulic hose lines 1 Swivel the actuation lever on the tractor control unit on the trac tor to float position neutral position 2 Unlock the hydraulic connectors from the hydraulic sockets 3 Protect t...

Page 38: ...rom so called clip bolts 6 1 Fitting the mowing and scarifying tools There are 5 different tool arrangements as shown in table 11 If the mowing blades tab 11 A or scarifying blades tab 11 B have been...

Page 39: ...ade 2 mm Scarifying blade 3 mm Wing blade long H77 ground Wing blade long H77 ground sharpened Wing blade long H60 ground Piece Piece Piece Pair Pair Pair Working width 1 80 m 100 pcs 100 pcs 100 pcs...

Page 40: ...lip bolts must be checked regularly for wear Heavily worn tools must be promptly replaced Figs 8 1 2 and 8 1 3 show the limits of wear for the mounting brackets CAUTION The blades and the blade fasten...

Page 41: ...erial dry conditions 100 scarifying blade Collecting Scarified material wet conditions 100 wing blade long H77 100 scarifying blade Mowing scarifying and collecting in one opera tion dry conditions Mo...

Page 42: ...is accessed in the following manner Attach the machine to a tractor Open container to max position Turn off the tractor engine Hang in retaining hook Fig 6 1 5 Remove the screws for the intermediate h...

Page 43: ...TO shaft speed of 540 rpm must be observed The hopper must be emptied in good time to ensure tidy collection If the container is too full this may cause a blockage in the vertical shaft above the roto...

Page 44: ...cut short only the straight scarifying blades are fitted The combination of mowing and scarifying blades produces the best suction effect Therefore a combination of mowing and scarifying blades shoul...

Page 45: ...l lead to the whole machine being damaged 2 Only one type of scarifying blade may be used Risk of imbal ance 3 If a high proportion of soil content is produced from scarify ing only fill the hopper to...

Page 46: ...uction effect produced by the rotor the ma chine can also be used for collecting mowed grass or any other mate rial lying loose on the ground The material is then lifted up by air suc tion chopped to...

Page 47: ...e embankment CAUTION Always drive with great care if the hopper is open The closing procedure for the hopper should take at least 8 seconds This closing speed can be adjusted via the integrated check...

Page 48: ...he guide wheels is adjusted by removing and reposi tioning the distance sleeves fig 7 1 To adjust the wheels it is nec essary to raise the machine using the tractor s hydraulic system The lynch pins m...

Page 49: ...3 05 17 49 Select the required working height via the height adjusting screw Fig 7 3 Tighten the clamping screw Fig 7 2 Care must be taken to ensure that the cage roller is equally adjusted on both si...

Page 50: ...a special accessory for scarifying on une ven terrain It is fitted into the holders of the front guide wheels fig 7 1 1 To adjust the height of the machine it must be raised and the lynch pin and bolt...

Page 51: ...wet grass which is also sometimes inter spersed with earth In such cases it is recommended to clean the rotor and the hopper intensively with a jet of water The rotor and hood can be accessed as foll...

Page 52: ...vel in the angular gearbox The angular gearbox on the machine does not require lubrication servicing However the oil level must be checked at least once a year The inspection screw on the side of the...

Page 53: ...gularly lubricated with multipurpose grease Guide wheel fork bearing fig 9 2 1 Rotor bearings the V belt protection on the left hand side of the machine must be removed beforehand WAF 13 Fig 9 2 2 Rea...

Page 54: ...Maintenance are care 54 GH HH Super SMARTCUT BAF0009 3 05 17...

Page 55: ...machine is cleaned and sprayed with a suitable preservative Before recommissioning an authorised gar age should check that the overload clutch between the angular gear box and the belt drive is operat...

Page 56: ...Gaste Germany Phone 49 5405 501 0 e mail amazone amazone de http www amazone de az S A FORBACH 17 rue de la Verrerie BP 90106 F 57602 FORBACH Cedex France Tel 33 0 3 87 84 65 70 Telefax 33 0 3 87 84 6...

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