Amazone GreenDrill 501-H Quick guide

Translation of the original operating instructions
Catch crop seed drill
GreenDrill 501-H
SmartLearning
www.amazone.de

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Copyright 1
1.2 Diagrams 1
1.2.1 Warnings and signal words 1
1.2.2 Further instructions 2
1.2.3 Instructions 2
1.2.4 Lists 3
1.2.5 Item numbers in figures 4
1.2.6 Direction information 4
1.3 Other applicable documents 4
1.4 Digital operating manual 4
1.5 Your opinion is important 4
2 Safety and responsibility 5
2.1 Basic safety instructions 5
2.1.1 Meaning of the operating manual 5
2.1.2 Safe operating organisation 5
2.1.3 Knowing and preventing dangers 10
2.1.4 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 11
2.1.5 Safe maintenance and modification 12
2.2 Safety routines 16
3Intended use 18
4 EC Declaration of Incorporation 19
5Product description 20
5.1 Implement overview 20
5.2 Function of the implement 21
5.3 Special equipment 21
5.4 Protective equipment 21
5.4.1 Metering unit guard screen 21
5.5 Warning symbols 22
5.5.1 Layout of the warning symbols 22
5.5.2 Description of the warning symbols 22
5.6 Rating plate on the implement 23
5.7 More information on the implement 23
5.7.1 Information picture for cleaning the
metering unit 23
5.7.2 Information picture for the required
and maximum fan speed 23
5.7.3 Information picture for calibration
button 24
5.8 Low level sensor 24
5.9 Metering unit 24
5.10 Fan 25
5.11 Segment distributor head 25
5.12 Spreading elements 26
5.13 Digital scale 26
5.14 Threaded cartridge 27
6Technical data 28
6.1 Hopper 28
6.2 Maximum fan speed of the
implement' own fan 28
7 Executing practical routines 29
7.1 Using the shutter 29
8 Preparing the machine 30
8.1 Coupling the implement 30
8.2 Preparing the implement for
operation 32
8.2.1 Positioning the low level sensor 32
8.2.2 Preparing the metering unit for
operation 33
8.2.3 Defining the row spacings and
spread points 37
8.2.4 Filling the hopper 38
8.2.5 Preparing for spread rate calibration 40
8.2.6 Adjusting the fan 40
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8.3 Preparing the implement for road
travel 44
8.3.1 Switching off the work lights 44
8.3.2 Emptying the metering unit and
hopper 44
9 Using the machine 45
9.1 Spreading the metered material 45
9.2 Switching on the work lights 45
9.3 Performing maintenance work
during operation 45
10 Eliminating faults 46
11 Parking the machine 47
11.1 Emptying the metering unit and
hopper 47
11.2 Cleaning the metering unit 47
11.3 Cleaning the segment distributor
head 49
11.4 Uncoupling the implement 50
12 Repairing the machine 51
12.1 Maintaining the implement 51
12.1.1 Maintenance schedule 51
12.1.2 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 51
12.1.3 Cleaning the suction guard screen 52
12.1.4 Cleaning the cyclone separator 53
12.1.5 Cleaning the segment distributor
head 53
12.2 Cleaning the implement 54
13 Appendix 55
13.1 Other applicable documents 55
14 Directories 56
14.1 Index 56
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About this operating manual 1
1.1 Copyright
Reprinting, translation and reproduction in any form,
including excerpts, require the written approval of
AMAZONEN-WERKE.
1.2 Diagrams
1.2.1 Warnings and signal words
Warnings are marked with a vertical bar with a
triangular safety symbol and the signal word. The
signal words "DANGER", "WARNING" or "CAUTION"
describe the severity of the potential danger and have
the following meanings:
DANGER
Indicates a direct threat with high risk for
severe physical injury, such as loss of
limbs or death.
WARNING
Indicates a possible threat with moderate
risk for severe physical injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a threat with low risk for light or
moderately severe physical injuries.
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1.2.2 Further instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates a risk for damage to the
implement.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Indicates a risk for environmental damage.
NOTE
Indicates application tips and instructions for
optimal use.
1.2.3 Instructions
1.2.3.1 Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a specific
sequence are represented as numbered instructions.
The specified sequence of the actions must be
observed.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.2 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
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1.2.3.3 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
Example:
1. Instruction 1
or
Alternative instruction
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.4 Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered,
but rather shown with a arrow.
Example:
Instruction
1.2.3.5 Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence
are shown as a list with arrows.
Example:
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
1.2.4 Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list
with bullets.
Example:
Point 1
Point 2
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1.2.5 Item numbers in figures
A framed number in the text, e.g. a
1
, indicates an
item number in an adjacent figure.
1.2.6 Direction information
Unless otherwise specified, all directions are always
seen in the direction of travel.
1.3 Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.4 Digital operating manual
The digital operating manual and e-learning can be
downloaded from the Info Portal on the AMAZONE
website.
1.5 Your opinion is important
Dear reader, our operating manuals are updated
regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us
to create ever more user-friendly operating manuals.
Please send us your suggestions by post, fax or
email.
Fax: [phone]
Postfach 51
AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer SE & Co. KG
Technische Redaktion
D-49202 Hasbergen
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Safety and responsibility 2
2.1 Basic safety instructions
2.1.1 Meaning of the operating manual
Observe the operating manual
The operating manual is an important document and a part of the implement. It is intended for the user and
contains safety-related information. Only the instructions provided in the operating manual are reliable. If
the operating manual is not observed, it can result in serious injury or death.
The safety section must be completely read and observed before initial operation of the implement.
Before starting work, also read and observe each section of the operating manual.
Keep the operating manual in a safe place.
Keep the operating manual available.
Hand over the operating manual to the subsequent user.
2.1.2 Safe operating organisation
2.1.2.1 Personnel qualification
2.1.2.1.1 Requirements for persons working with the implement
If the implement is used improperly, people can
be injured or killed: To prevent accidents due
to improper use, every person who works with
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the implement must meet the following minimum
requirements:
The person is physically and mentally capable of
checking the implement.
The person can safely perform work with the
machine within the scope of this operating
manual.
The person understands the functioning of the
machine within the scope of their work and can
recognise and prevent dangers arising during
operation.
The person head understood the operating
manual and can implement the information that is
conveyed in the operating manual.
The person must be familiar with safe driving of
vehicles.
For road travel, the person knows the relevant
road traffic regulations and has the prescribed
driving permit.
2.1.2.1.2 Qualification levels
For working with the machine, the following
qualification levels are provided:
Farmer
Agricultural helper
As a matter of principle, the activities described in this
operating manual can be performed by persons with
the qualification level "Agricultural helper".
2.1.2.1.3 Farmer
Farmers use agricultural implement to cultivate fields.
They decide on the use of an implement for a specific
purpose.
Farmers are basically familiar with working with
agricultural implements and can instruct agricultural
helpers in how to use the implements if necessary.
They can perform odd tasks and simple maintenance
and repair work on agricultural implements
themselves.
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