Amazone Groundkeeper GHL User manual

Operating manual
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GROUNDKEEPER
GHL, GHL-T SMARTCUT
MG5075
BAF0006.2
05.17
Printed in
France
Please read and follow this op-
erating manual before putting
the machine into operation.
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READING THE INSTRUCTION
manual and adhering to it should not appear to
be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not
enough to hear from others and to realise that a
machine is good, to buy it and to believe that
now everything should work by itself. 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 go into
the mind of a thing, make himself familiar with
every part of the machine and to get acquainted
with its handling. Only in this way would you be
satisfied both with the machine as also with
yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this in-
struction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data
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Identification data
Enter the machine identification data here. You will find the identifica-
tion data on the rating plate.
Machine identification number:
(ten-digit)
Type: Groundkeeper GHL; GHL-T
SMARTCUT
Year of manufacture:
Empty weight kg:
Approved total weight (kg):
Maximum load (kg):
Manufacturer's address
AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH
17, rue de la Verrerie
BP 90106
F-57602
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Forbach, France
[phone]
[phone]
forbac[email protected]r
Spare part orders
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
Document number:
MG5075
Compilation date:
02.14
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Copyright AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH, 2014
All rights reserved.
Reprinting, even of extracts, is only permitted with the approval of
AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH.

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
You have chosen one of the quality products from our wide range of
AMAZONE agricultural machinery. We thank you for your confidence
in our products.
On receiving the machine, check to see if it was damaged during
transport or if parts are missing. Using the delivery note, check that
the machine was delivered in full including the ordered special equip-
ment. Replacement will be made only if a claim is filed immediately!
Please read and follow this operating manual—
in particular, the safety
instructions—before putting the machine 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
manual before they put the machine into operation.
Should you have any questions or problems, please consult this op-
erating manual or contact your local service partner.
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn or damaged
parts increases the lifespan of your machine.
User evaluation
Dear Reader
We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for
improvement help us to create ever more user-friendly manuals.
Please send your suggestions to:
AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH
17, rue de la Verrerie
BP 90106
F-57602
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Forbach, France
[phone]
[phone]
forbac[email protected]r

Table of Contents
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1User information..........................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................7
1.2 Locations in the operating manual...........................................................................................7
1.3 Diagrams used.........................................................................................................................7
2General safety instructions.........................................................................8
2.1 Obligations and liability ............................................................................................................8
2.2 Representation of safety symbols..........................................................................................10
2.3 Organisational measures.......................................................................................................11
2.4 Safety and protection equipment...........................................................................................11
2.5 Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................11
2.6 User training...........................................................................................................................12
2.7 Safety measures in normal operation....................................................................................13
2.8 Dangers from residual energy................................................................................................13
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination .....................................................................13
2.10 Constructive changes ............................................................................................................13
2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids..............................................................................................14
2.11 Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................14
2.12 User workstation ....................................................................................................................14
2.13 Warning symbols and other signs on the machine................................................................15
2.13.1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels...................................................................23
2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed..................................................................25
2.15 Safety-conscious working......................................................................................................25
2.16 Safety information for users...................................................................................................26
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information .............................................................26
2.16.2 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................................29
2.16.3 Electrical system....................................................................................................................30
3General description of the machine.........................................................30
3.1 Areas of application ...............................................................................................................30
3.2 Declaration of conformity.......................................................................................................30
3.3 Details required for enquiries.................................................................................................30
3.4 Identification of the machine..................................................................................................31
3.5 Technical data........................................................................................................................31
3.5.1 Noise production data............................................................................................................32
3.6 Intended use ..........................................................................................................................32
4Taking delivery of the machine ................................................................33
5Attaching and detaching the machine to/from the tractor.....................33
5.1 Machine type GHL .................................................................................................................33
5.2 PTO shaft...............................................................................................................................36
5.3 Fitting and adjusting the PTO shaft .......................................................................................36
5.3.1 Fitting the PTO shaft..............................................................................................................36
5.3.2 Adjusting the PTO shaft when first attached..........................................................................36
5.4 Groundkeeper transmission input speed...............................................................................38
5.5 Connecting the hydraulics......................................................................................................39
6The mower unit ..........................................................................................41
6.1 Fitting the mowing and scarifying tools..................................................................................41
6.2 Mowing...................................................................................................................................45
6.3 Scarifying ...............................................................................................................................46
6.4 Mulching.................................................................................................................................48
6.5 Collecting ...............................................................................................................................48
6.6 Emptying the catcher .............................................................................................................49

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7Adjusting the cutting height..................................................................... 50
7.1 Front roller............................................................................................................................. 52
8Cleaning the machine ............................................................................... 53
9Maintenance are care................................................................................ 54
9.1 Oil level in the angular gearbox............................................................................................. 54
9.2 Lubrication points .................................................................................................................. 54
9.3 Extended periods of downtime.............................................................................................. 56
9.4 Tyre pressure ........................................................................................................................ 56
10 Additional operating instructions for the towed AMAZONE GHL-T Lift
Groundkeeper............................................................................................ 57
10.1 Attaching and detaching the machine................................................................................... 57
10.1.1 Hydraulic connections........................................................................................................... 57
10.1.2 Three-point attachment......................................................................................................... 58
10.2 Transport on public roads ..................................................................................................... 60
10.2.1 Rear guide wheel vibration damping..................................................................................... 61
10.3 Machine in working use......................................................................................................... 63
10.3.1 Mowing and scarifying........................................................................................................... 63
10.3.2 Emptying the catcher............................................................................................................. 63
10.4 After use – uncoupling the machine...................................................................................... 63
10.5 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 64
10.5.1 Tyre pressure ........................................................................................................................ 64
10.5.2 Additional lubrication point .................................................................................................... 65

User information
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1 User information
The "User information" section supplies information on using the op-
erating manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
•Describes the operation and maintenance of the machine.
•Provides important information on safe and efficient handling of
the machine.
•Is a component part of the machine and should always be kept
with the machine or the traction vehicle.
•Keep it in a safe place for future use.
1.2 Locations in the operating manual
All the directions specified 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-
structions. Always keep to the order of the instructions. The reaction
to instructions is given by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction for action 1
→Reaction of the machine to instruction for action 1
2. Instruction for action 2
Lists
Lists without a mandatory sequence a presented as a list with bullet
points.
Example:
•Point 1
•Point 2
Item numbers in diagrams
Numbers in round brackets refer to the item numbers in the diagrams.
The first digit refers to the diagram; the second digit, to the item num-
ber in the illustration.
Example (Fig. 3/6)
•Figure 3
•Item 6

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2 General safety instructions
This section contains important information on safe operation of the
machine.
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 handling and fault-free machine operation.
Obligations of the operator
The operator is obliged only to let those people work with/on the ma-
chine who
•Are aware of the basic workplace safety information and acci-
dent prevention regulations.
•Have been trained in working with/on the machine.
•Have read and understood this operating manual.
The operator is obliged
•To keep all the warning symbols on the machine 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 ma-
chine is obliged
•To comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and acci-
dent 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
machine" (page 15) of this operating manual and to follow the
safety instructions represented by the warning symbols when
operating the machine.
•To get to know the machine.
•To read the sections of this operating manual, important for car-
rying out your work.
If the user discovers that a function is not working properly, then they
must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the task of the user
or if the user does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge,
then they should report this fault to their superior (operator).

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Risks in handling the machine
The machine has been constructed to the state-of-the art and the
recognised rules of safety. However, there may be risks and re-
strictions which occur when operating the machine
•For the health and safety of the user or third persons,
•For the machine,
•For other goods.
Only use the machine
•For the purpose for which it was intended.
•In a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults that could impair safety immediately.
Guarantee and liability
Our "General conditions of sales and business" are always applicable.
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 one or
more of the following causes:
•Improper use of the machine.
•Improper installation, commissioning, operation and mainte-
nance of the machine.
•Operation of the machine with defective safety equipment or
improperly attached or non-functioning safety equipment.
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual
regarding commissioning, operation and maintenance.
•Independently-executed construction changes to the machine.
•Insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are subject to wear.
•Improperly executed repairs.
•Catastrophic events as a result of the impact of foreign objects
or 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 gravity of the risk and has the following sig-
nificance:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate high risk, which will result in death or
extremely serious physical injury (loss of body parts or long
term damage) if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this will result 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, then this may result in death
or serious physical injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a low risk, which could incur 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 machine handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the
machine or in the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your
machine to the optimum.

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2.3 Organisational measures
The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equip-
ment, such as:
•Protective glasses
•Protective shoes
•Protective suit
•Skin protection, etc.
The operation manual
•Must always be kept at the place at which the machine 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 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 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 regul
ations pertaining to accident prevention
and environmental protection.
When driving on public roads and routes, then 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 machine. The operator must clearly specify the responsi-
bilities of the people charged with operation, maintenance and repair
work.
People being trained may only work with/on the machine under the
supervision of an experienced person.
People
Activity
Person special-
ly trained for the
activity 1)
Trained person
2) Person with specialist
training (specialist work-
shop)3)
Loading/Transport X X X
Commissioning -- 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 possible 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) People with specialist technical training shall be considered as a
specialist. Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of
the appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work with
which they have been charged and detect possible dangers.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained
through long term activity in the appropriate field of work.
Only a specialist workshop may carry out maintenance and repair
work on the machine, if such work is specifically designated "Work-
shop work". The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the
appropriate knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support
equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the
machine in a way which is both appropriate and safe.

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2.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Only operate the machine if all the safety and protection equipment is
fully functional.
Check the machine at least once a day for visible damage and check
the function of the safety and protection equipment.
2.8 Dangers from residual energy
Note that there may be residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and
electrical/electronic energy at the machine.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operating personnel. 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 a
timely manner.
Secure all media such as compressed air and the hydraulic system
against unintentional start-up.
Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when
carrying 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 no changes, expansions or modifications to the ma-
chine without the authorisation of AMAZONEN-WERKE. This is also
valid when welding support parts.
Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval
of AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only use the modification and accessory
parts released by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit,
for example, remains valid in accordance with national and interna-
tional regulations.
Vehicles with an official type approval or with equipment connected to
a vehicle with a valid type approval or approval for road transport
according to the German road traffic regulations must be in the state
specified by the approval.
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck if support-
ing parts break.
It is forbidden to:
•Drill holes in the frame or on the chassis.
•Increasing the size of existing holes on the frame or the chassis.
•Welding support parts.

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2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids
Immediately replace any machine parts which are not in a perfect
state.
Use only genuine 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 regul
a-
tions. 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 accepts no liability for damage arising from the
use of unapproved spare parts, wear parts or auxiliary materials.
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 machine may be operated by only one person sitting in the driv-
er's seat of the tractor.

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2.13 Warning symbols and other signs on the machine
Always keep all the warning symbols of the machine 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 - structure
Warning symbols indicate dangers on the machine 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 symbols - explanation
The column Order number and explanation
provides an explanation
of the neighbouring 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: danger of cutting!
2. The consequence of non observance of the danger protection
instructions.
For example: causes serious injuries to fingers or hands.
3. Instructions for avoiding the danger.
For example: only touch machine parts when they have come to
a complete standstill.

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Order number and explanation
Warning symbols
MD 075
Risk of fingers and hands being cut or sev-
ered by rotating machine parts.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
with the loss of body parts such as fingers or
hands.
Never reach into the danger area when the trac-
tor engine is running with PTO shaft/hydraulic
system connected.
Do not touch machine parts until they have come
to a complete standstill.
MD 076
Risk of hands or arms being drawn in or
caught by power-driven, unprotected
chain or
belt drives.
This hazard can cause extremely serious inju-
ries, including loss of parts of the body 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 wheel drive is in motion
MD 078
Risk of fingers or hands being crushed by
accessible moving machine parts.
This hazard can cause extremely
serious injuries
with the loss of body parts such as fingers or
hands.
Never reach into the danger area when the trac-
tor engine is running with the PTO
shaft/hydraulic system connected.
MD 079
Hazard from materials or foreign objects that
are thrown from or ejected by the machine.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
to any part of the body.
Ensure that persons not involved in the operation
of the machine maintain a sufficient safety dis-
tance from the danger area created by the ma-
chine while the tractor engine is running.

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MD 081
Risk of any part of the body being crushed by
machine parts descending unintentionally,
having been raised via the lifting cylinder .
This danger will cause serious injuries anywhere
on the body or death.
If machine parts have been raised, secure the
lifting 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.
MD 086
Risk of any part of the body being crushed
beneath raised machine parts if they descend
unintentionally.
This hazard can cause serious injuries to any
part of the body, or even death.
Before spending time in the danger area under-
neath raised machine parts, secure the raised
parts against descending unintentionally.
To do this, use the mechanical support or the
hydraulic locking device.
MD 087
Risk of toes or feet being cut or severed by
power-driven tools.
This hazard can cause serious injuries, including
loss of parts of the body from toes or feet.
Maintain a sufficient safety distance from the
danger area while the tractor engine is running
and the PTO shaft/hydraulic system is connect-
ed.

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MD 089
Danger
Risk of any part of the body being crushed in
the danger area beneath suspended
loads/machine parts.
This danger will cause serious injuries anywhere
on the body or death.
The presence of persons under suspended
loads/machine parts is prohibited.
Maintain a sufficient safety distance from sus-
pended loads/machine parts.
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 095
Read 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 danger will cause serious injuries over the
whole body, if hydraulic fluid escaping at high
pressure passes through the skin and into the
body.
Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic lines
using your hand or fingers.
Read and understand the information in the op-
erating manual before carrying out maintenance
and repair work.
If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a
doctor immediately.

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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
hydraulics are operated.
This hazard can cause extremely serious and
potentially fatal injuries.
•Personnel are prohibited from standing in
the stroke area of the three-point suspen-
sion when the three-point hydraulics are
operated.
•Actuate the operating controls for the trac-
tor's three-point hydraulic system
οonly from the designated workstation,
οnever from a location in the stroke ar-
ea between tractor and machine.
MD 100
This symbol indicates lashing points for fastening
slinging gear when loading the machine.
MD 102
Danger from unintentional machine starting
and rolling during intervention in the ma-
chine, e.g. installation, adjusting, trouble-
shooting, cleaning, maintaining and repair-
ing.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
anywhere on the body, or even death.
•Secure the tractor and the machine against
unintentional start-up and rolling before any
intervention in the machine.
•Depending on the type of intervention, read
and understand the information in the rele-
vant sections of the operating manual.

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MD 104
Risk of any part o
f the body being crushed or
struck due to standing within the swivel
range of machine parts which move laterally.
These dangers can cause extremely serious and
potentially fatal injuries.
•Maintain an adequate safety distance from
moving machine parts while the tractor en-
gine is running.
•Ensure that persons present maintain a
sufficient safety distance from moving ma-
chine parts.
MD 113
Study and observe the instructions for cleaning,
servicing 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.