Amazone Profihopper 1500 SmartLine Installation instructions

Original operating manual
Self-propelled mower
Profihopper 1500 SmartLine
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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 Intended use 5
2.2 Basic safety instructions 6
2.2.1 Meaning of the operating manual 6
2.2.2 Safe operating organisation 6
2.2.3 Knowing and preventing dangers 11
2.2.4 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 12
2.2.5 Safe maintenance and modification 13
2.3 Safety routines 16
3Product description 19
3.1 Overview of the machine without
cab 19
3.2 Overview of the machine with cab 20
3.3 Special equipment 20
3.4 Protective equipment 21
3.4.1 Safety switch 21
3.4.2 Roll-over protection on machines
without a cab 21
3.4.3 Warning beacon 22
3.4.4 Seat belt 22
3.4.5 Emergency hammer in the cab 22
3.4.6 Grass collector locking device 23
3.4.7 Transmission V-belt protective cover 23
3.4.8 Rotor protective cover 24
3.4.9 Chain guard 24
3.5 Rating plate and CE mark 24
3.6 Warning symbols 26
3.6.1 Positions of the warning symbols
without cab 26
3.6.2 Positions of the warning symbols
with cab 28
3.6.3 Layout of the warning symbols 29
3.6.4 Description of the warning symbols 30
3.7 Other information on the
implement 34
3.7.1 Lubrication point labels 34
3.7.2 Sound power level label 34
3.7.3 Maintenance overview 35
3.7.4 Information on the parking brake 35
3.8 Functioning of the machine 36
3.9 Deluxe comfort driver's seat 37
3.10 Primo XL driver's seat 37
3.11 Lighting and identification for
road travel 37
3.12 Work floodlights 38
3.13 Trailer hitch 39
3.14 Exterior rearview mirror 39
3.15 Drive 40
3.15.1 Four-wheel drive 40
3.15.2 Diesel engine 40
3.15.3 Fuel tank 40
3.16 Cutting deck 41
3.16.1 Blades 41
3.17 High tip emptying 42
3.18 Steps and stepping areas 42
3.19 Control elements 42
3.19.1 Steering wheel 42
3.19.2 Operating levers and operating
buttons 43
3.19.3 Control elements in the cab 44
3.19.4 Hazard warning light 44
3.19.5 Accelerator pedal and brake 45
3.19.6 Crank 45
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3.20 Dashboard 45
3.20.1 Fuel indicator 45
3.20.2 Engine coolant temperature display 46
3.20.3 Control lamps and warning lamps 46
3.20.4 Acoustic fill level indicator for the
grass collector 48
3.20.5 Info display 48
3.21 Key 50
3.22 Threaded cartridge 50
3.23 AMAZONE cooling system - Self-
cleaning cooling air system 51
4 Technical data 52
4.1 Dimensions 52
4.1.1 Dimensions without cab 52
4.1.2 Dimensions with cab 53
4.2 Permissible trailer load 53
4.3 Engine 54
4.4 Speed 54
4.4.1 Forward speed 54
4.4.2 Working speed 54
4.5 Tank volume 54
4.5.1 Fuel tank 54
4.5.2 Hydraulic oil tank 54
4.6 Grass collector volume 55
4.7 Cutting deck 55
4.7.1 Cutting dimensions 55
4.7.2 Cutting tool 55
4.8 Tyres 55
4.8.1 Tyre dimensions 55
4.8.2 Tyre inflation pressure 56
4.9 Noise development data 56
4.10 Vibration measurement data 56
4.11 Drivable slope inclination 56
5Practical routines 57
5.1 Opening and closing the doors 57
5.1.1 Opening the doors 57
5.1.2 Closing the doors 58
5.1.3 Opening and closing the doors for
maintenance work 58
5.2 Opening and closing the grass
collector hood 59
5.2.1 Opening the grass collector hood 59
5.2.2 Closing the grass collector hood 61
5.3 Opening and closing the seat
carrier 61
5.3.1 Opening the seat carrier 61
5.3.2 Closing the seat carrier 63
5.4 Opening the toolbox 64
5.5 Closing the toolbox 65
5.6 Opening and closing the engine
cover 65
5.6.1 Opening the engine cover 65
5.6.2 Closing the engine cover 67
5.7 Opening and closing the rotor
protective cover 68
5.7.1 Opening the rotor protective cover 68
5.7.2 Closing the rotor protective cover 70
5.8 Opening and closing the radiator
cover 70
5.8.1 Opening the radiator cover 70
5.8.2 Closing the radiator cover 71
5.9 Opening and closing the
electrical system maintenance flap 71
5.9.1 Opening the electrical system
maintenance flap 71
5.9.2 Closing the electrical system
maintenance flap 72
6 Preparing the machine 73
6.1 Adjusting the standard driver's
seat 73
6.1.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 73
6.1.2 Adjusting the backrest 73
6.1.3 Adjusting the seat suspension 74
6.1.4 Adjusting the armrests 74
6.1.5 Adjusting the headrest 74
6.2 Adjusting the Deluxe driver's seat 75
6.2.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 75
6.2.2 Adjusting the backrest 75
6.2.3 Setting the driver's weight for the air
suspension 76
6.2.4 Adjusting the armrests 76
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6.2.5 Adjusting the headrest 77
6.2.6 Adjusting the lumbar support 77
6.2.7 Seat heater 77
6.3 Adjusting the Primo XL driver's
seat 78
6.3.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 78
6.3.2 Adjusting the backrest 78
6.3.3 Setting the driver's weight for the air
suspension 79
6.3.4 Adjusting the armrests 79
6.3.5 Adjusting the headrest 80
6.3.6 Adjusting the lumbar support 80
6.3.7 Seat heater 80
6.3.8 Adjusting the fore/aft isolator 81
6.4 Adjusting the armrest with
control panel 81
6.5 Adjusting the steering column 82
6.6 Checking the oil level 82
6.7 Refilling the engine oil 83
6.8 Checking the hydraulic oil level 83
6.9 Refilling the hydraulic oil 84
6.10 Checking the diesel fuel tank fill
level 84
6.11 Refuelling diesel 85
6.12 Checking the tyre inflation
pressure 85
6.13 Checking the blades and blade
mounts 86
6.14 Selecting the blades 86
6.15 Changing or replacing the blades 88
6.16 Installing the mulch flap 89
6.17 Removing the mulch flap 90
6.18 Adjusting the cutting height 90
6.19 Folding up the roll-over protection 91
6.20 Folding down the roll-over
protection 92
6.21 Coupling the trailer 93
6.22 Preparing the machine for road
travel 93
7Using the machine 95
7.1 Climbing on and off 95
7.2 Driving the machine 96
7.2.1 Using the seat belt 96
7.2.2 Starting the diesel engine 96
7.2.3 Switching off the diesel engine 97
7.2.4 Selecting the direction of travel 98
7.2.5 Accelerating 98
7.2.6 Braking 98
7.2.7 Applying the parking brake 99
7.2.8 Using cruise control 99
7.2.9 Using the warning beacon 100
7.2.10 Using the work floodlights 101
7.2.11 Using the lighting for road travel 102
7.2.12 Actuating the horn 103
7.2.13 Using the hazard warning lights 103
7.2.14 Using the windscreen wipers 103
7.2.15 Using the air conditioning system
and heater 104
7.2.16 Using the cab lighting 106
7.2.17 Using the sun protection blind 106
7.3 Using the implement 106
7.3.1 Starting mowing 106
7.3.2 Activating Eco mode while mowing 108
7.3.3 Stopping mowing 108
7.3.4 Mulching 109
7.3.5 Scarifying 109
7.4 Emptying the grass collector 110
7.4.1 Emptying the grass collector close
to the ground 110
7.4.2 High tip emptying the grass collector 110
7.5 Setting the Info display 112
7.5.1 Setting the language 112
7.5.2 Setting the clock 112
7.5.3 Toggling between normal mode and
job mode 113
7.5.4 Resetting the job mode counter 113
7.5.5 Resetting the maintenance interval 113
8Repairing the machine 115
8.1 Lifting the machine 115
8.2 Maintaining the machine 116
8.2.1 Maintenance schedule 116
8.2.2 Checking the engine coolant fill level 117
8.2.3 Cleaning the radiator 118
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8.2.4 Checking the water separator 118
8.2.5 Cleaning the diesel pre-filter water
separator 119
8.2.6 Checking the wheel bolt tightening
torques 119
8.2.7 Checking the hydraulic hoses 120
8.2.8 Checking the drive belt 120
8.2.9 Cleaning the air filter 123
8.2.10 Changing the air filter 124
8.2.11 Checking the battery 125
8.2.12 Replacing the drive belt 126
8.2.13 Changing the hydraulic oil and filter 127
8.2.14 Changing the engine oil and oil filter 128
8.2.15 Changing the water separator filter
insert 129
8.2.16 Changing the fuel filter 130
8.2.17 Changing the engine coolant 130
8.2.18 Cleaning the diesel tank 131
8.2.19 Refilling liquid for the windscreen
washer system 131
8.2.20 Checking and replacing the
windscreen wiper blade 132
8.2.21 Checking the air conditioning system 132
8.2.22 Cleaning the fresh air filter in the cab 133
8.2.23 Clean the cab circulation filter 134
8.3 Lubricating the machine 135
8.3.1 Overview of lubrication points 135
8.4 Eliminating faults 137
8.5 Cleaning the implement 147
9Transporting the machine 148
9.1 Loading the implement with a
crane 148
9.2 Moving the implement with a
transport vehicle 149
9.3 Towing the machine 151
10 Parking the machine 152
10.1 Parking the implement after
operation 152
10.2 Preparing the machine for longer
periods of standstill or
overwintering 152
11 Appendix 154
11.1 Bolt tightening torques 154
11.2 Other applicable documents 155
12 Directories 156
12.1 Glossary 156
12.2 Index 157
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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
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
Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered,
but rather shown with a arrow.
Example:
Instruction
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.
Fax: [phone]
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