Amazone GreenDrill GD200-E User manual
Operating manual
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Catch crop seed drill
GreenDrill GD200-E / GD200-H
GreenDrill GD500-H / GD500-D
MG4167
BAH0054-9 11.17
Please read this
operating manual
before initial operation.
Keep it in a safe place for future use!
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Manufacturer address
AMAZONEN WERKE H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Tel.: 49 (0) 5405 501-0
Spare part ordering
Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www.amazone.de.
Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer.
Formalities of the operating manual
Type:----------------------------------GreenDrill
Document number:----------------MG4167
Compilation date:------------------11.17
Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, 2017
All rights reserved
Duplication, including excerpts, is only permitted with the consent of AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer
GmbH & Co. KG
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1User information.......................................................................................... 8
1.1Purpose of the document........................................................................................................ 8
1.2Locations in the operating manual.......................................................................................... 8
1.3Diagrams................................................................................................................................. 9
2General safety instructions...................................................................... 10
2.1Obligations and liability ......................................................................................................... 10
2.2Representation of safety symbols......................................................................................... 12
2.3Organisational measures ...................................................................................................... 13
2.4Safety and protective equipment........................................................................................... 13
2.5Informal safety measures...................................................................................................... 13
2.6User training.......................................................................................................................... 14
2.7Safety measures in normal operation ................................................................................... 15
2.8Danger from residual energy................................................................................................. 15
2.9Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination..................................................................... 15
2.10Design changes..................................................................................................................... 16
2.10.1Spare and wear parts and aids............................................................................................. 16
2.11Cleaning and disposal........................................................................................................... 16
2.12User workstation.................................................................................................................... 16
2.13Warning symbols and other labels on the implement........................................................... 17
2.13.1Positions of warning symbols and other labels..................................................................... 20
2.14Safety information for users.................................................................................................. 21
2.14.1General safety instructions and accident prevention instructions......................................... 21
2.14.2Hydraulic system................................................................................................................... 23
2.14.3Electrical system ................................................................................................................... 24
2.14.4Seed drill in operation ........................................................................................................... 24
2.14.5Cleaning, maintenance and repair........................................................................................ 25
3Product description .................................................................................. 26
3.1Intended use.......................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1Approved AMAZONE carrying implements........................................................................... 27
3.2Technical Specifications........................................................................................................ 28
3.3Rating plate and CE mark..................................................................................................... 28
3.4EC Declaration of Incorporation............................................................................................ 29
4Layout and function.................................................................................. 30
4.1Metering ................................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.1Seeding shaft with seed metering wheels............................................................................. 31
4.1.1.1Seeding shaft with coarse seed metering wheels G-G-G..................................................... 31
4.1.1.2Seeding shaft with fine seed metering wheels fb-f-fb-fb....................................................... 32
4.1.1.3Seeding shaft with Flex 20 seed metering wheels................................................................ 33
4.1.1.4Seeding shaft with Flex 40 seed metering wheels................................................................ 33
4.1.1.5Seeding shaft with seed metering wheels fb-efv-efv-fb ........................................................ 33
4.1.1.6Seed metering wheel table.................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2Seeding shaft speed.............................................................................................................. 35
4.1.3Scraper.................................................................................................................................. 35
4.1.4Calibration test ...................................................................................................................... 36
4.2Agitator shaft......................................................................................................................... 36
4.3Blower fan ............................................................................................................................. 37
4.3.1Electric blower fan drive........................................................................................................ 37
4.3.2Hydraulic blower fan drive..................................................................................................... 38
4.3.3GreenDrill GD500-D without blower fan drive....................................................................... 39
4.4Transport safety bar for the carrying implement................................................................... 39
5Settings before commissioning............................................................... 40
5.1Folding and unfolding the ladder of the GreenDrill ............................................................... 41
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5.1.1Unfolding the ladder...............................................................................................................41
5.1.2Folding the ladder..................................................................................................................42
5.2Switching off the agitator shaft drive......................................................................................43
5.3Replacing the seeding shaft...................................................................................................44
5.4Seeding with Flex seed metering wheels ..............................................................................45
5.5Fill the seed hopper ...............................................................................................................45
5.6Preparing the implement for calibration or for emptying the seed hopper...........................46
5.7Hydraulic blower fan drive......................................................................................................47
5.7.1Connecting the hydraulic hose lines to the tractor.................................................................47
5.7.2Setting the blower fan speed on tractors with flow control valve...........................................48
5.7.3Setting the blower fan speed on tractors without flow control valve......................................49
6GreenDrill control terminal 3.2 .................................................................50
6.1Control elements....................................................................................................................51
6.2Initial operation of control terminal 3.2...................................................................................52
6.2.1Switching on the control terminal...........................................................................................52
6.2.2Switching off the control terminal...........................................................................................52
6.3Determining the seeding shaft speed....................................................................................53
6.4Calibration test.......................................................................................................................54
6.5Adjusting the blower fan speed (electric blower fan drive)....................................................55
6.6Adjusting the blower fan speed (hydraulic blower drive).......................................................55
6.7Starting work at the beginning of the field..............................................................................56
6.8Turning at end of the field......................................................................................................57
6.9Emptying the seed hopper.....................................................................................................57
6.10Faults .....................................................................................................................................58
6.11Installations and connections – Control terminal 3.2.............................................................60
6.11.1Installation of the control terminal 3.2....................................................................................60
6.11.2Connecting the GreenDrill to the control terminal using the implement cable.......................60
6.11.3Power connection ..................................................................................................................61
6.11.4Tractor with standard socket (3-pin) ......................................................................................61
6.11.5Tractor without standard socket (3-pin).................................................................................61
6.12Programming by your AMAZONE service partner.................................................................62
6.12.1Blower fan drive.....................................................................................................................62
6.12.2Selecting the seeding shaft gearbox motor ...........................................................................62
7GreenDrill control terminal 5.2 .................................................................63
7.1Control elements....................................................................................................................64
7.2Initial operation of control terminal 5.2...................................................................................65
7.2.1Switching on the control terminal...........................................................................................65
7.2.2Switching off the control terminal...........................................................................................65
7.3Main menu .............................................................................................................................66
7.3.1During operation - Display without speed sensor..................................................................66
7.3.2During operation - Display with speed sensor.......................................................................66
7.3.3During operation - Changing the spread rate ........................................................................67
7.3.4Pre-metering ..........................................................................................................................67
7.4Submenus..............................................................................................................................68
7.5Set language..........................................................................................................................68
7.6Calibration [kg/ha and grains/m2]...........................................................................................69
7.6.1Calibration [kg/ha]..................................................................................................................70
7.6.2Calibration [grains/m2]............................................................................................................72
7.6.2.1Conversion of the seed rate [grains/m2] in [kg/ha].................................................................74
7.6.3Seed calibration button..........................................................................................................74
7.7Calibration (pulses/100 m).....................................................................................................75
7.7.1Calibration by driving a calibration distance ..........................................................................76
7.7.2Calibration by comparing the speedometer...........................................................................77
7.7.3Enter the calibration value manually......................................................................................77
7.7.4Restoring the factory setting for the calibration value (reset)................................................78
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7.8Hectare counter..................................................................................................................... 79
7.8.1Display of the areas / deleting part areas ............................................................................. 79
7.9Operating hours counter ....................................................................................................... 79
7.10Adjusting the blower fan speed (electric blower fan drive).................................................... 80
7.11Adjusting the blower fan speed (hydraulic blower drive)....................................................... 80
7.12Operating voltage.................................................................................................................. 80
7.13Starting work at the beginning of the field............................................................................. 81
7.14Turning at end of the field ..................................................................................................... 82
7.15Fill level control...................................................................................................................... 83
7.16Emptying the seed hopper .................................................................................................... 84
7.16.1Emptying the seed hopper through the menu controls......................................................... 84
7.16.2Emptying the seed hopper with the calibration button.......................................................... 84
7.17Error messages..................................................................................................................... 85
7.18Installations and connections – Control terminal 5.2 ............................................................ 91
7.18.1Installation of the control terminal 5.2 ................................................................................... 91
7.18.2Implement cable connection ................................................................................................. 91
7.18.3Power cable connection........................................................................................................ 92
7.18.3.1Tractor with standard socket (3-pin)...................................................................................... 92
7.18.3.2Tractor without standard socket (3-pin)................................................................................. 92
7.18.4Signal sources....................................................................................................................... 93
7.18.4.1Tractor signal socket (7-pin).................................................................................................. 93
7.18.4.2Working position sensor........................................................................................................ 94
7.18.4.3Measuring the forward speed with the radar device............................................................. 95
7.18.4.4Measuring the forward speed with the GPS device.............................................................. 96
7.19Implement cable connection diagram ................................................................................... 97
7.19.1Implement cable connection diagram for implements with electric blower fan..................... 97
7.19.2Implement cable connection diagram for implements with hydraulic blower fan.................. 98
7.20Programming by your AMAZONE service partner................................................................ 99
7.20.1Opening the program............................................................................................................ 99
7.20.2Blower fan drive................................................................................................................... 100
7.20.3Seeding shaft signal tone.................................................................................................... 100
7.20.4Implement wheel sensor..................................................................................................... 100
7.20.5Tractor or guide wheel sensor............................................................................................. 100
7.20.6Signal sources..................................................................................................................... 101
7.20.7Acoustic warning signal....................................................................................................... 103
7.20.8Seeding shaft gearbox motor.............................................................................................. 103
7.20.9Pressure sensor.................................................................................................................. 103
7.20.10Calibrat. button.................................................................................................................... 104
7.20.11Systems of units.................................................................................................................. 104
7.20.12Factory settings................................................................................................................... 104
8Cleaning, maintenance and repairs....................................................... 105
8.1First operation ..................................................................................................................... 106
8.2Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 106
9Seeding tables......................................................................................... 107
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User information
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1 User information
The User Information section provides information on use of the operating manual.
This operating manual is valid for all versions of the implement.
Figures serve as a reference and are to be understood as representations of the principle.
All of the equipment is described without indicating it as special optional equipment. A description may
be provided for equipment that is not fitted on the implement or is only available in certain markets.
The sales documents provide information on the equipment of your implement or consult your local
service partner for more detailed information.
All information in this operating manual corresponds to the state of knowledge at the time of publica-
tion. Due to ongoing development of the implement, deviations are possible between the implement
and the information in this operating manual. No claims can be made based on differences in the
specifications, figures or descriptions.
If you want to sell the implement, ensure that the operating manual is supplied with the implement.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
describes the operation and maintenance of the implement.
provides important information on safe and efficient handling of the implement.
is a component part of the implement and should always be kept with the implement or the tow-
ing vehicle.
must be kept in a safe place for future use.
1.2 Locations in the operating manual
All the directions specified in the operating manual are always seen in the direction of travel.
User information
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1.3 Diagrams
Instructions and responses
Activities to be carried out by the user are given as numbered instructions. Always observe the se-
quence of the instructions. If applicable, the reaction to the respective instructions is marked with an
arrow. Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction of the implement to handling instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list with bullets. Example:
Point 1
Point 2
General safety instructions
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2 General safety instructions
This section contains supplementary information on the safety advice in the operating manual to en-
sure safe operation of the implement.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Comply with the instructions in the operating manual
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a basic requirement for safe han-
dling and fault-free implement operation.
Obligations of the operator
The operator is obliged only to let those people work with/on the implement who
are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident prevention regulations.
have been instructed in working with/on the implement.
have read and understood this operating manual.
The operator is obliged
to keep all the warning symbols on the implement in a legible 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 implement is obliged
to comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.
to read and understand the section "General safety information" of this operating manual.
to read the section "Warning symbols and other labels on the implement" in this operating manu-
al and to follow the safety instructions represented by the warning symbols when operating the
implement.
to get to know the implement.
to read the sections of this operating manual, important for carrying out your work.
If the user discovers that a function is not working properly, then they must eliminate this fault immedi-
ately. If this is not the task of the user or if the user does not have the appropriate technical
knowledge, they should report this fault to their superior (operator).
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Risks in handling the implement
The implement has been constructed to the state-of-the art and the recognised rules of safety. How-
ever, operating the implement may cause risks and restrictions to
the health and safety of the user or third persons.
the implement itself.
other property.
Only use the implement
for the purpose for which it was intended.
in a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair safety.
Guarantee and liability
Our "General conditions of sales and delivery" are always applicable. These shall be available to the
operator, at the latest on conclusion of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for damage to peo-
ple or property will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the following causes:
Improper use of the implement
Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the implement
Operation of the implement with defective safety equipment or improperly attached or non-
functioning safety and protective equipment
Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual regarding commissioning, opera-
tion and maintenance
Unauthorised design changes to the implement.
Insufficient monitoring of implement parts which are subject to wear
Improperly executed repairs
Disasters due to the effects of foreign objects and force majeure.
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2.2 Representation of safety symbols
Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and the highlighted signal word. The
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) describes the severity of the risk, and carries the fol-
lowing meaning:
DANGER
Indicates a direct threat at high risk which will result in death or
most serious bodily harm (loss of limbs or long-term harm),
should it not be prevented.
If the instructions are not followed, then this will result in immediate
death or serious physical injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium risk, which could result in death or (serious)
physical injury if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this may result in death or se-
rious physical injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a low risk which could cause minor or medium level
physical injury or damage to property if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity re-
quired for proper implement handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the im-
plement or disturbance to the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your imple-
ment in the best way possible.
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2.3 Organisational measures
The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the crop protection agent to be used, such as:
Safety glasses
Protective shoes
Chemical-resistant overalls
Skin protection agents etc.
The operation manual
must always be kept at the place at which the implement is oper-
ated.
must always be easily accessible for the user and maintenance
personnel.
Check all the available safety equipment regularly.
2.4 Safety and protective equipment
Before starting up the implement each time, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly
attached and fully functional. Check all safety and protection equipment regularly.
Faulty safety equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations.
2.5 Informal safety measures
As well as all the safety information in this operating manual, comply with the general, national regula-
tions pertaining to accident prevention and environmental protection.
When driving on public roads and routes you should comply with the statutory road traffic regulations.
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2.6 User training
Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the implement. The opera-
tor must clearly specify the responsibilities of the people charged with operation and maintenance
work.
People being trained may only work with/on the implement under the supervision of an experienced
person.
Person
Job
Person explicitly
trained for the ac-
tivity 1)
Instructed
person 2)
Persons with
specialist
training (specialist
workshop) 3)
Loading/Transport X X X
Start-up X
Set-up, tool installation X
Operation X
Maintenance X
Troubleshooting and fault elimina-
tion X X
Disposal X
Legend: X..permitted ..not permitted
1) A person who can assume a specific task and who can carry out this task for an appropriately
qualified company.
2) Instructed persons are those who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possi-
ble risks in the case of improper behaviour, have been trained if necessary, and have been in-
formed about the necessary protective equipment and measures.
3) Persons with specialised technical training shall be considered as a specialist. Due to their spe-
cialised training and their knowledge of the applicable regulations, they can evaluate the work
with which they have been tasked and detect possible dangers.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained from several years' experience in
the relevant field.
Only a specialist workshop may carry out maintenance and repair
work on the implement, if such work is additionally marked "Work-
shop". The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the ap-
propriate knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support
equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the
implement in a way which is both appropriate and safe.
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2.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Only operate the implement if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional.
Check the implement at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and
protection equipment.
2.8 Danger from residual energy
Note that there may be residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic energy on the
implement.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operator. You can find detailed information in the relevant
sections of this operating manual.
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination
Carry out prescribed setting, maintenance and inspection work in good time.
Secure all media such as compressed air and the hydraulic system against unintentional start-up.
Carefully fix and secure larger assemblies to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work.
Check all the bolted connections for tightness. On completion of the maintenance work, check the
function of the safety and protective devices.
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2.10 Design changes
You may make no changes, expansions or modifications to the implement without the authorisation of
AMAZONEN-WERKE. This also applies when welding support parts.
Any expansion or conversion work shall require the written approval of AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only
use conversion and special equipment parts approved by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating
permit, for example, remains valid in accordance with national and international regulations.
Vehicles with an official type approval or with equipment connected to a vehicle with a valid type ap-
proval or approval for road transport according to the German road traffic regulations must be in the
state specified by the approval.
WARNING
Risk of crushing, cutting, being trapped or drawn in, or impact
through the failure of support parts.
It is strictly forbidden to
drill holes in the frame or on the running gear,
increase the size of existing holes on the frame or the running
gear,
weld on load-bearing parts.
2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids
Immediately replace any implement parts which are not in a perfect state.
Use only original AMAZONE spare and wear parts or the parts cleared by AMAZONEN-WERKE so
that 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 designed
and manufactured in such a way as to meet the requirements placed on them.
AMAZONEN-WERKE shall accept no liability for damage caused by the use of non-approved spare
and wear parts or aids.
2.11 Cleaning and disposal
Handle and dispose of any materials used carefully, in particular
when carrying out work on lubrication systems and equipment, and
when cleaning using solvents.
2.12 User workstation
The implement may be operated by only one person sitting in the driver's seat of the tractor.
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2.13 Warning symbols and other labels on the implement
Always keep all the warning symbols of the implement clean and in a
legible state. Replace illegible warning symbols. You can obtain the
warning symbols from your dealer using the order number (e.g.,
MD 075).
Warning symbols - Layout
Warning symbols indicate danger areas on the implement and warn against residual dangers. At these
points, there are permanent or unexpected dangers.
A warning 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 symbol - Explanation
The Order number and explanation column provides an explanation of the adjacent warning symbol.
The description of the warning symbols is always the same and specifies, in the following order:
1. A description of the danger.
For example: risk of cutting.
2. The consequence of non-compliance with the risk avoidance instructions.
For example: causes serious injuries to fingers or hands.
3. The risk avoidance instructions.
For example: only touch implement parts when they have come to a complete standstill.
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Order number and explanation Warning symbol
MD 076
Risk of hands or arms being caught or drawn
into the implement due to moving force
transmission parts.
This hazard can cause the most severe injuries
with loss of body parts.
Never open or remove protective equipment,
while the tractor engine is running with the
universal joint shaft or the hydrau-
lic/electronic system connected.
if the ground wheel drive is moving.
MD 078
Risk of crushing of fingers / hand by acces-
sible, moving parts of the implement.
This hazard can cause the most severe injuries
with loss of body parts.
Never reach into the danger area when the trac-
tor engine is running with the universal joint shaft
or hydraulic / electronic system connected.
MD 079
Risk of materials or foreign objects being
flung away from or out of the implement
when entering or standing in the danger area
of the implement.
These dangers can inflict severe injuries on all
parts of the body.
Stay well clear of the danger area of the
implement.
Ensure that all persons maintain a sufficient
safety distance from the danger area of the
implement as long as the tractor engine is
running.
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MD 082
Risk of falling when riding the implement on
treads or platforms.
Causes serious, potentially fatal injuries any-
where on the body.
It is forbidden to ride on the implement or climb
the implement when it is running. This prohibition
also applies to implements with step surfaces or
platforms.
Make sure that nobody is riding on the imple-
ment.
MD 095
Before commissioning the implement read and
observe the operating manual and the safety in-
structions carefully.
MD 096
Danger from escaping high-pressure hydrau-
lic fluid due to leaking hydraulic hose lines.
This danger may cause serious injuries, perhaps
even resulting in death, if escaping high-pressure
hydraulic fluid passes through the skin and into
the body.
Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic
hose lines using your hand or fingers.
Read and observe the instructions in the
operating manual before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work on the hydraulic
hose lines.
If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact
a doctor immediately.
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MD 102
Danger from intervention in the implement,
e.g. installation, adjusting, troubleshooting,
cleaning, maintaining and repairing, due to
the tractor and the implement being started
unintentionally and rolling away.
These dangers can cause extremely serious and
potentially fatal injuries.
Secure the tractor and the implement
against unintentional start-up and rolling
away before any intervention in the imple-
ment.
Depending on the type of intervention, read
and understand the information in the rele-
vant sections of the operating manual.
2.13.1 Positions of warning symbols and other labels
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