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Cleaning the machine 

 

 

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Groundkeeper GHD SMARTCUT  BAF0007.2  02.21 

 

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Cleaning the machine 

 

 

The machine can, on occasion, become heavily soiled, especially 
when mowing and scarifying 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GHD 1500

Page 1: ...anual AMAZONE GROUNDKEEPER GHD SMARTCUT MG5072 BAF0007 2 02 21 Printed in France Please read and follow this op erating manual before putting the machine into operation Keep it in a safe place for fut...

Page 2: ...self 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 shoul...

Page 3: ...nufacturer s address 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 l...

Page 4: ...achine 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 m...

Page 5: ...ng 24 2 16 Safety information for users 25 2 16 1 General safety and accident prevention information 25 2 16 2 Hydraulic system 28 2 16 3 Electrical system 29 3 General description of the machine 30 3...

Page 6: ...Scarifying 50 6 4 Mulching 52 6 5 Collecting 53 6 6 Emptying the hopper 53 6 7 Transport on public roads 54 7 Adjusting the cutting height 55 7 1 Front roller 57 8 Cleaning the machine 58 9 Maintenanc...

Page 7: ...ecified 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 st...

Page 8: ...egible 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...

Page 9: ...se 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 one...

Page 10: ...t in 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 t...

Page 11: ...ularly 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 pro...

Page 12: ...any 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 a...

Page 13: ...rrying out replacement work Check all the screw connections for a firm seat On completing maintenance work check the function of safety and protection equip ment 2 10 Constructive changes You may make...

Page 14: ...parts from third parties there is no guarantee that they have been designed and manufactured in such a way as to meet the requirements placed on them AMAZONEN WERKE accepts no liability for damage ari...

Page 15: ...mbol 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 column...

Page 16: ...dy 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 w...

Page 17: ...ifting cylinder against lowering unintentionally before entering the danger area beneath the raised machine parts To do this use the mechanical lifting cylinder support or the hydraulic locking device...

Page 18: ...arts Ensure that all persons present maintain a suffi cient safety distance from suspended loads machine parts Direct persons out of the danger area created by suspended loads machine parts MD 090 Ris...

Page 19: ...injured by hydraulic fluid contact a doctor immediately MD 097 Risk of any part of the body being crushed due to standing in the stroke area of the three point suspension when the three point hydrauli...

Page 20: ...ervention read and understand the information in the rele vant sections of the operating manual MD 104 Risk of any part of the body being crushed or struck due to standing within the swivel range of m...

Page 21: ...145 The CE mark signifies that the machine complies with basic health and safety requirements MD 150 Risk of fingers and hands being cut or sev ered by rotating unprotected sharp edged machine parts T...

Page 22: ...tive equipment which has been opened or refit protective equipment which has been removed before you start the machine MD 171 Risk of any part of the body being crushed as a result of standing in the...

Page 23: ...13 1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels Warning symbols The following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning symbols on the machine MD123 MD100 MD171 MD081 MD078 MD078 MD145 MD079...

Page 24: ...le 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 env...

Page 25: ...onal abilities into account as well as the road traffic visibility and weather conditions the driving characteristics of the tractor and the connected machine Connecting and disconnecting the machine...

Page 26: ...s no time for this when the machine is already in opera tion Do not wear loose fitting clothing Loose clothing increases the risk over being caught by drive shafts Only start up the machine when all t...

Page 27: ...e 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 the broad load a...

Page 28: ...the parking brake o Remove 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 On...

Page 29: ...th earth may cause an explosion Risk of explosion avoid the production of sparks or the presence of naked flames in the vicinity of the battery The machine can be equipped with electronic components a...

Page 30: ...Machinery Directives 2006 42 EC and associated additional guidelines 3 3 Details required for enquiries When ordering special optional equipment and spare parts please remember to quote the machine n...

Page 31: ...tyre air pressure 2 bar Overall height 1 60 m 3 5 1 Performance characteristics of the tractor Model Engine rating Minimum Maximum GHD 1500 40 PS 80 PS GHD 1800 50 PS 100 PS Tractor attachment Specif...

Page 32: ...manufacturer concerning operation servicing and maintenance as well as the exclusive use of genuine AMAZONE spare parts The AMAZONE Groundkeeper may only be used serviced and main tained by persons wh...

Page 33: ...ck to see if it was damaged during transport or if parts are missing Replacements will only be made if claims are submitted promptly to the haulage company Please check that all the parts listed on th...

Page 34: ...ractor dependent Fig 5 1 1 3 When coupling vehicles use the equipment provided for that purpose in the intended manner It is prohibited for persons to stand between tractor and machine when the tracto...

Page 35: ...ose lines are colour coded to allow each hydraulic function of the pressure hoses of a tractor control unit to be cor rectly assigned Hydraulic connections Plug hydraulic hose lines into the appropria...

Page 36: ...ey 2 Remove the wheel chocks from their holders at the rear of the machine Secure the machine on both sides with 1 wheel chock under each of the outside tyres Always secure the machine with 2 wheel ch...

Page 37: ...the retaining bracket for the drawbar Without the retaining bracket the drawbar would fall to the ground thereby creating a risk of injury 5 3 PTO shaft Only use the PTO shaft specified by the manufac...

Page 38: ...ide 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 the PTO shaft tubes m...

Page 39: ...turn at a significantly higher speed In extreme cases this may lead to blades being released which could create a hazard for operating personnel Warranty claims for damage which can be traced back to...

Page 40: ...g only two hydraulic lines and one additional electrical connection If the tractor has no connection for the electrical system an optional additional cable with socket can be acquired from the spare p...

Page 41: ...s hydraulic system shifts into transport mode If a switch is released during operation the hydraulic block is locked and the machine remains in the exact position it is in at the time During prolonge...

Page 42: ...detaching the m 42 Groundkeeper GHD SMARTCUT BAF0007 2 02 21 The time it takes for the unit to lower after filling must be at least eight seconds If fitted adjust the lowering restrictor see Fig 5 6 1...

Page 43: ...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 worn o...

Page 44: ...ong H60 ground Piece Piece Piece Pair Pair Pair Working width 1 50 m 82 pcs 83 pcs 83 pcs 42 pairs 83 pairs 83 pairs Working width 1 80 m 100 pcs 100 pcs 100 pcs 50 pairs 100 pairs 100 pairs Wear limi...

Page 45: ...The mower unit Groundkeeper GHD SMARTCUT BAF0007 2 02 21 45 CAUTION The blades and the blade fasteners must be checked before the start of every run All screw unions must be firmly tightened new used...

Page 46: ...Flower residue and envi ronmental sites bio topes annual moving fallow land Dry conditions Wet conditions Mowing lawns parks Dry conditions Wet conditions Mowing fairways lawns and sports fields Dry c...

Page 47: ...ades combined 50 Cutting blades and scarifying blades combined 50 Wing cutting blades long H77 and scarifying blades combined 100 Wing cutting blade H60 and scarifying blades combined 100 Wing cutting...

Page 48: ...on the rotor with the hopper raised make sure that the rotor is stationary and fit the safety support on the hopper The rotor is accessed in the following manner Attach the machine to a tractor Fully...

Page 49: ...TO shaft speed of 540 rpm must be observed The hopper must be emptied in good time to ensure tidy collection The hopper is fitted with an indicator which shows whether the hopper needs to be emptied F...

Page 50: ...etween the pairs of curved mowing blades If the turf has already been cut short only the straight blades are fitted The combination of mowing and scarify ing blades produces the best suction effect Th...

Page 51: ...ted which over time will lead to the whole machine being damaged 2 Only one type of scarifying blade may be used Risk of imbal ance 3 When scarifying produces a high proportion of soil content only fi...

Page 52: ...set to its normal position when the hopper is raised or lowered The machine should always be raised and lowered evenly i e care should be taken to keep the machine as level as possible in every liftin...

Page 53: ...per 6 6 Emptying the hopper The machine is first raised at the front via the drawbar and at the rear via the lifting unit The hopper is then tipped backwards about its swivel axles by the cylinders mo...

Page 54: ...e road the machine must be raised to the re quired height using the rear guide wheels hydraulic system and the drawbar The machine must always be in a level position Fig 6 7 1 The weight of the machin...

Page 55: ...he distance sleeves Fig 7 1 To adjust the wheels it is nec essary to raise the machine using the drawbar The guide wheel re tractor must be removed and the sleeves positioned according to the required...

Page 56: ...7 2 02 21 Move the cage roller into the required position by turning the adjusting screws Fig 7 3 Tighten the clamping screws Care must be taken to ensure that the cage roller is equally adjusted on b...

Page 57: ...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 the machine must first be raised and the lynch pin and the pin must...

Page 58: ...Cleaning the machine The machine can on occasion become heavily soiled especially when mowing and scarifying wet grass which is also sometimes inter spersed with earth In such cases it is recommended...

Page 59: ...opened Fig 9 1 in order to check whether the oil level reaches up to the lower edge of the bore hole The gearbox must be filled with SAE 90 transmission oil capacity 0 45 l if required 9 2 Lubricatio...

Page 60: ...Maintenance 60 Groundkeeper GHD SMARTCUT BAF0007 2 02 21...

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Page 62: ...and protected using a suitable preservative product Before re commissioning an author ised garage should check that the overload clutch between the angu lar gearbox and the belt drive is operating cor...

Page 63: ...Maintenance Groundkeeper GHD SMARTCUT BAF0007 2 02 21 63 NOTES...

Page 64: ...a Verrerie BP 90106 F 57602 FORBACH Cedex France Tel 33 0 3 87 84 65 70 Telefax 33 0 3 87 84 65 71 e mail forbach amazone fr http www amazone fr Branch plants D 27794 Hude D 04249 Leipzig Germany F 57...

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