Additional operating instructions for the towed AMAZONE GHL-T
Lift Groundkeeper
Groundkeeper GHL; GHL-T SMARTCUT BAF0006.2 05.17
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10.3
Machine in working use
10.3.1
Mowing and scarifying
The mower unit is adjusted and operated in much the same way as
the basic GHL machine. There are only differences when it comes to
raising or lowering the machine.
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
lifting position. If the machine is raised too much on one side only,
whether at the front or rear, damage may be caused to the PTO shaft,
if the machine is still running.
When the machine is in the working position, the hydraulic lines for
the height-adjustable guide wheels must be unpressurised. Other-
wise, on uneven terrain, the cage roller may be raised off the ground
unintentionally and, as a result, the cutting height will be uneven.
10.3.2
Emptying the catcher
The rear lifting cylinders have been designed in such a way that they
allow the catcher to be emptied at a height of approx. 1.90 m.
Do not start to raise the catcher until you have reached the unloading
area.
10.4
After use – uncoupling the machine
After lowering, the machine is tilted forward by extending the rear
guide wheels until the spring upper link is detensioned
(fig. 10.4). The spring upper link can now be released from the tractor.
The machine is then lowered to the ground and uncoupled in the
same way as a normal three point machine.
Force must never be used to uncouple the upper link chain, i.e.
when it is still under tension, either on the machine side or on
the tractor side.
