Amazone GHS 1500 Drive SmartCut Installation instructions

Original operating manual
Trailed mower
GHS 1500 Drive SmartCut
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Diagrams 1
1.1.1 Warnings and signal words 1
1.1.2 Further instructions 1
1.1.3 Instructions 2
1.1.4 Lists 3
1.1.5 Item numbers in figures 3
1.2 Other applicable documents 4
1.3 Your opinion is important 4
2Safety 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 11
2.1.4 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 14
2.1.5 Safe maintenance and modification 17
2.2 Safety routines 21
3Intended use 23
4 Product description 24
4.1 Machine overview 24
4.2 Function of the implement 25
4.3 Special equipment 25
4.4 Protective equipment 26
4.4.1 Drawbar lock 26
4.4.2 Deflector bracket 26
4.4.3 Pendulum flaps 27
4.4.4 Transmission V-belt protective cover 27
4.4.5 Grass collector locking device 27
4.5 Warning symbols 29
4.5.1 Positions of the warning symbols 29
4.5.2 Layout of the warning symbols 30
4.5.3 Description of the warning symbols 31
4.6 Other information on the
implement 36
4.6.1 Grass collector fill level indicator 36
4.6.2 Rotor condition inspection 37
4.6.3 Assignment of the hydraulic hose
lines 37
4.6.4 Functions of the hydraulic valves 38
4.6.5 Slip clutch inspection 38
4.6.6 Max. permissible speed 38
4.7 Rating plate and CE mark 39
4.7.1 Rating plate and CE mark on the
implement 39
4.7.2 Rating plate on the drawbar 40
4.8 Threaded cartridge 40
4.9 Lighting and identification for
road travel 41
4.10 Lower drawbar 42
4.11 Front roller 42
4.12 Operating hours counter 42
4.13 Electro-hydraulic control 43
4.14 Air duct cover 43
4.15 Mudguard 44
4.16 Cutting tools 44
4.16.1 Cutting blades 44
4.16.2 Flail blades 44
4.16.3 Scarifying blades 45
4.17 Control elements 45
4.17.1 Crank for adjusting the cutting height 45
4.17.2 Hydraulic valves 46
4.17.3 Control buttons of the electro-
hydraulic control 46
4.18 High tip emptying 47
5Technical data 48
5.1 Dimensions 48
5.2 Grass collector volume 48
5.3 Cutting deck 49
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5.3.1 Cutting dimensions 49
5.3.2 Cutting tools 49
5.4 Tyres 49
5.4.1 Tyre dimensions 49
5.4.2 Tyre inflation pressure 49
5.5 Permitted mounting categories 50
5.6 Optimal working speed 50
5.7 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 50
5.8 Noise development data 51
5.9 Drivable slopes 51
6 Preparing the machine 52
6.1 Removing the transport lock 52
6.2 Checking the tractor suitability 53
6.2.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 53
6.2.2 Comparing the permissible DC
value with actual DC value 56
6.2.3 Checking the protective device for
the tractor PTO shaft 56
6.3 Calculating the permissible
payload 56
6.4 Preparing the drawbar 57
6.4.1 Adjusting the upper drawbar 57
6.4.2 Adjusting the lower drawbar 60
6.5 Preparing the universal joint shaft 61
6.6 Installing the universal joint shaft
on the implement 61
6.7 Coupling the implement 62
6.7.1 Driving the tractor towards the
implement 62
6.7.2 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines of
the Standard hydraulic system 63
6.7.3 Coupling the power supply for the
lighting 65
6.7.4 Coupling the electro-hydraulic control 66
6.7.5 Coupling the implement with the
upper drawbar 70
6.7.6 Coupling the implement with the
lower drawbar 71
6.7.7 Coupling the universal joint shaft 72
6.7.8 Removing the wheel chocks 72
6.8 Checking and adjusting the
lowering time for the grass
collector 73
6.8.1 Checking the lowering time 73
6.8.2 Adjusting the lowering time 74
6.9 Preparing the implement for
operation 76
6.9.1 Removing the transport lock from
the cover flap and swivel flap 76
6.9.2 Checking the tyre inflation pressure 76
6.9.3 Checking the blades and blade
mounts 77
6.9.4 Selecting the blades according to
the application area 77
6.9.5 Selecting the blade equipment for
scarifying 81
6.9.6 Changing or replacing the blades 82
6.9.7 Adjusting the cutting height 85
6.9.8 Adjusting the front roller for scarifying 89
6.9.9 Setting the implement for mulching 92
6.9.10 Setting the implement for collecting
on hard ground 94
6.10 Preparing the machine for road
travel 96
7 Using the machine 98
7.1 Using the implement with
Standard hydraulic system 98
7.1.1 Starting mowing 98
7.1.2 Stopping mowing 100
7.1.3 Mulching 100
7.1.4 Scarifying 100
7.1.5 Emptying the grass collector with
Standard hydraulic system 101
7.2 Using the implement with
electro-hydraulic controls 102
7.2.1 Starting mowing 102
7.2.2 Stopping mowing 104
7.2.3 Mulching 105
7.2.4 Scarifying 105
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7.2.5 Emptying the grass collector with
electro-hydraulic controls 106
8Parking the machine 108
8.1 Parking the implement after
operation 108
8.1.1 Putting on the wheel chocks 108
8.1.2 Uncoupling the universal joint shaft 108
8.1.3 Uncoupling the upper drawbar 109
8.1.4 Uncoupling the lower drawbar 110
8.1.5 Driving the tractor away from the
implement 111
8.1.6 Uncoupling the power supply for the
lighting 111
8.1.7 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose
lines 111
8.1.8 Uncoupling the electro-hydraulic
control 112
8.2 Preparing the machine for longer
periods of standstill or
overwintering 113
9Repairing the machine 115
9.1 Maintaining the machine 115
9.1.1 Maintenance schedule 115
9.1.2 Checking the drive belt 116
9.1.3 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 116
9.1.4 Checking the oil level on the gearbox 117
9.2 Lubricating the machine 118
9.2.1 Overview of lubrication points 118
9.3 Cleaning the machine 120
10 Transporting the machine 122
10.1 Loading the implement with a
crane 122
10.2 Moving the implement with a
transport vehicle 123
11 Appendix 125
11.1 Bolt tightening torques 125
11.2 Other applicable documents 126
12 Directories 127
12.1 Glossary 127
12.2 Index 128
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About this operating manual 1
1.1 Diagrams
1.1.1 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.
1.1.2 Further instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates a risk for damage to the
implement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Indicates a risk for environmental
damage.
NOTE
Indicates application tips and instructions for
optimal use.
1.1.3 Instructions
XXXX 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
1.1.3.1 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.1.3.2 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
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Example:
1. Instruction 1
or
Alternative instruction
2. Instruction 2
XXXX Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered,
but rather shown with a arrow.
Example:
Instruction
XXXX Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence
are shown as a list with arrows.
Example:
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
1.1.4 Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list
with bullets.
Example:
Point 1
Point 2
1.1.5 Item numbers in figures
A framed number in the text, e.g. a
1
, indicates an
item number in an adjacent figure.
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1.2 Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.3 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.
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