Amazone Profihopper 1500 SmartLine User manual

Operating instructions MG6399-EN-II | A.1 | 07.05.2019
Self-propelled mower
Profihopper 1500 SmartLine
Original operating instructions

Please insert the identification data of the implement. The identification data are
arranged on the rating plate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Meaning of the operating manual 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 4
1.2.5 Item numbers in figures 4
1.3 Other applicable documents 4
1.4 Your opinion is important 4
2 Safety and responsibility 5
2.1 Intended use 5
2.2 Basic safety instructions 6
2.2.1 Safe operating organisation 6
2.2.2 Knowing and preventing dangers 12
2.2.3 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 14
2.2.4 Safe maintenance and modification 15
2.3 Safety routines 19
3 Product description 21
3.1 Machine overview 21
3.2 Special equipment 22
3.3 Protective equipment 22
3.3.1 Safety switch 22
3.3.2 Roll-over protection 22
3.3.3 Warning beacon 23
3.3.4 Seat belt 23
3.3.5 Grass collector locking device 23
3.3.6 Transmission V-belt protective cover 24
3.3.7 Rotor protective cover 24
3.3.8 Chain guard 25
3.4 Warning symbols 26
3.4.1 Positions of the warning symbols 26
3.4.2 Layout of the warning symbols 27
3.4.3 Description of the warning symbols 28
3.5 Information on the machine 31
3.5.1 Stickers on the machine 31
3.6 Functioning of the machine 32
3.7 "Deluxe" driver's seat 32
3.8 "Primo XL" driver's seat 33
3.9 Lighting and identification for road
travel 33
3.10 Trailer hitch 34
3.11 Exterior rearview mirror 34
3.12 Drive 35
3.12.1 Four-wheel drive 35
3.12.2 Diesel engine 35
3.12.3 Fuel tank 35
3.13 Cutting deck 36
3.13.1 Blades 36
3.14 High tip emptying 37
3.15 Steps and stepping areas 37
3.16 Control elements 37
3.16.1 Steering wheel 37
3.16.2 Operating levers and operating
buttons 38
3.16.3 Hazard warning light 38
3.16.4 Accelerator pedal and brake 39
3.16.5 Crank 39
3.17 Dashboard 39
3.17.1 Fuel indicator 39
3.17.2 Engine coolant temperature display 40
3.17.3 Control lamps and warning lamps 40
3.17.4 Acoustic buzzer 42
3.17.5 Info display 42
3.18 Key 45
3.19 AMAZONE cooling system - Self-
cleaning cooling air system 45
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3.20 High tip emptying 46
4 Technical data 47
4.1 Rating plate and CE mark 47
4.2 Dimensions 48
4.3 Weights 49
4.3.1 Permissible total weight 49
4.3.2 Basic weight 49
4.4 Permissible trailer load 49
4.5 Engine 49
4.6 Speed 49
4.6.1 Forward speed 49
4.6.2 Working speed 50
4.7 Tank volume 50
4.7.1 Fuel tank 50
4.7.2 Hydraulic oil tank 50
4.8 Grass collector volume 50
4.9 Cutting deck 50
4.9.1 Cutting dimensions 50
4.9.2 Cutting tool 51
4.10 Tyres 51
4.10.1 Tyre dimensions 51
4.10.2 Tyre pressure 51
4.11 Noise development data 51
4.12 Vibration measurement data 52
4.13 Permitted slopes 52
5Technical data 53
5.1 Rating plate and CE mark 53
5.2 Dimensions 54
5.3 Weights 55
5.3.1 Permissible total weight 55
5.3.2 Basic weight 55
5.4 Permissible trailer load 55
5.5 Engine 55
5.6 Speeds 56
5.6.1 Forward speed 56
5.6.2 Working speed 56
5.7 Tank volume 56
5.7.1 Fuel tank 56
5.7.2 Hydraulic oil tank 56
5.8 Cutting deck 57
5.8.1 Cutting height 57
5.8.2 Cutting tools 57
5.9 Tyres 57
5.10 Noise development data 57
5.11 Vibration measurement data 58
5.12 Permitted slopes 58
6 Preparing the machine 59
6.1 Adjusting the standard driver's seat 59
6.1.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 59
6.1.2 Adjusting the backrest 60
6.1.3 Adjusting the seat suspension 60
6.1.4 Adjusting the armrests 61
6.1.5 Adjusting the headrest 61
6.2 Adjusting the "Deluxe" driver's seat 62
6.2.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 62
6.2.2 Adjusting the backrest 62
6.2.3 Setting the driver's weight for the air
suspension 63
6.2.4 Adjusting the armrests 63
6.2.5 Adjusting the headrest 64
6.2.6 Adjusting the lumbar support 64
6.2.7 Adjusting the seat heater 64
6.3 Adjusting the "Primo XL" driver's
seat 65
6.3.1 Selecting the longitudinal setting 65
6.3.2 Adjusting the backrest 65
6.3.3 Setting the driver's weight for the air
suspension 66
6.3.4 Adjusting the armrests 66
6.3.5 Adjusting the headrest 67
6.3.6 Adjusting the lumbar support 67
6.3.7 Adjusting the seat heater 67
6.3.8 Adjusting the fore/aft isolator 68
6.4 Adjusting the armrest with control
panel 68
6.5 Adjusting the steering column 69
6.6 Checking the oil level 69
6.7 Refilling the engine oil 70
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6.8 Checking the hydraulic oil level 71
6.9 Refilling the hydraulic oil 71
6.10 Checking the diesel fuel tank fill level 72
6.11 Refuelling diesel 72
6.12 Checking the tyre inflation pressure 73
6.13 Checking wear on the blades and
blade mounts 73
6.14 Selecting the blades 74
6.15 Changing or replacing the blades 75
6.16 Adjusting the cutting height 76
6.17 Folding up the roll-over protection 77
6.18 Folding down the roll-over protection 78
6.19 Coupling the trailer 80
6.20 Preparing the machine for road
travel 80
7Using the machine 81
7.1 Practical routines 81
7.1.1 Opening and closing the seat carrier 81
7.1.2 Opening the toolbox 82
7.1.3 Closing the toolbox 83
7.1.4 Opening and closing the engine
cover 83
7.1.5 Opening and closing the rotor
protective cover 85
7.1.6 Opening and closing the radiator
cover 88
7.1.7 Opening and closing the electrical
equipment maintenance flap 89
7.1.8 Opening and closing the bottom
maintenance flap 90
7.2 Climbing on and off 91
7.3 Driving 91
7.3.1 Checks before moving off 91
7.3.2 Putting on and taking off the seat
belt 92
7.3.3 Starting the engine 93
7.3.4 Switching off the engine 94
7.3.5 Selecting the direction of travel 95
7.3.6 Accelerating 95
7.3.7 Braking 96
7.3.8 Applying the parking brake 96
7.3.9 Using cruise control 97
7.3.10 Using the rotating beacon 98
7.3.11 Using the lighting for road travel 98
7.3.12 Actuating the horn 99
7.3.13 Using the hazard warning lights 99
7.3.14 Road transport 100
7.4 Mowing 100
7.4.1 Lowering the cutting deck 100
7.4.2 Switching on the cutting deck 100
7.4.3 Switching off the cutting deck 101
7.4.4 Raising the cutting deck 102
7.5 Mulching 102
7.5.1 Installing the mulch flap 102
7.5.2 Removing the mulch flap 103
7.6 Scarifying 104
7.7 Emptying and raising the grass
collector 104
7.7.1 Emptying the grass collector close
to the ground 104
7.7.2 High tip emptying the grass collector 104
7.7.3 Raising the grass collector 105
7.7.4 Lowering the grass collector 106
7.8 Setting the Info display 107
7.8.1 Setting the language 107
7.8.2 Setting the clock 107
7.8.3 Toggling between normal mode and
job mode 108
7.8.4 Resetting the job mode counter 108
7.8.5 Resetting the maintenance interval 109
8Repairing the machine 110
8.1 Lifting the machine 110
8.2 Maintaining the machine 111
8.2.1 Maintenance schedule 111
8.2.2 Checking the engine coolant fill level 112
8.2.3 Cleaning the radiator 113
8.2.4 Checking the diesel pre-filter water
separator 113
8.2.5 Checking the wheel bolt tightening
torques 114
8.2.6 Checking the hydraulic hoses 115
8.2.7 Cleaning the diesel pre-filter water
separator 116
8.2.8 Cleaning the air filter 117
8.2.9 Checking the drive belt 118
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8.2.10 Checking the battery 119
8.2.11 Changing the hydraulic oil and filter 120
8.2.12 Changing the engine oil and oil filter 121
8.2.13 Changing the air filter 122
8.2.14 Changing the fuel filter 123
8.2.15 Changing the diesel pre-filter filter
insert 123
8.2.16 Changing the engine coolant 124
8.2.17 Replacing the drive belt 124
8.2.18 Cleaning the diesel tank 125
8.3 Lubricating the machine 127
8.3.1 Overview of lubrication points 127
8.4 Eliminating faults 129
8.5 Cleaning the machine 133
9 Transporting the machine 134
9.1 Loading the machine 134
9.2 Driving the machine onto a
transport vehicle 135
9.3 Lashing the machine 136
9.4 Towing the machine 136
10 Parking the machine 138
10.1 Emptying the grass collector 138
10.2 Lowering the cutting deck 138
10.3 Longer standstill or overwintering 138
11 Appendix 139
11.1 Bolt tightening torques 139
11.2 Other applicable documents 140
12 Indexes 141
12.1 GLOSSARY 141
12.2 INDEX 142
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About this operating manual 1
1.1
Meaning of 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.
1. The safety section must be completely read and
observed before initial operation of the
implement.
2. Before starting work, also read and observe each
section of the operating manual.
3. Keep the operating manual available.
4. Hand over the operating manual to the
subsequent user.
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:
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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.
1.2.2 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
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.
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Example:
1. Instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.1 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.2 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
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.
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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
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.
1.3
Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.4
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.
AMAZONEN-WERKE H.Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG
Technische Redaktion
Postfach 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Safety and responsibility 2
2.1
Intended use
The machine is intended solely for conventional
use for the maintenance of green areas and
parks.
The machine is a self-propelled implement.
The machine is suitable and intended for mowing,
scarifying and rolling green areas as well as for
collecting and shredding the mowed material.
Moreover, the machine is suitable for collecting
e.g. leaves, twigs, acorns, chestnuts and other
rubbish on the green area.
When driving on public roads, the machine must
comply with the provisions of the applicable road
traffic regulations.
The machine may only be used and maintained by
persons who fulfil the requirements. The
personnel requirements are described in the
section "Personnel qualification".
The operating manual is part of the machine. The
machine is solely intended for use in compliance
with this operating manual. Uses of the machine
that are not described in this operating manual
can lead to serious personal injuries or even death
and to machine and material damage.
The applicable accident prevention regulations as
well as generally accepted safety-related,
occupational health and road traffic regulations
must also be observed by the users and the
owner.
Further instructions for intended use in special
cases can be requested from AMAZONE.
Uses other than those specified under the
intended use are considered as improper. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage
resulting from improper use, solely the operator is
responsible.
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2.2
Basic safety instructions
2.2.1 Safe operating organisation
2.2.1.1 Personnel qualification
Requirements for all persons working with the machine
If the machine is used improperly, people can be
injured or killed. To prevent accidents due to
improper use, every person who works with the
machine must meet the following minimum
requirements:
The person is physically and mentally capable of
controlling the machine.
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.
Qualification levels
For working with the machine, the following
qualification levels are provided:
Skilled worker for communal equipment or farmer
Communal equipment or agricultural helper
As a matter of principle, the activities described in this
operating manual can be performed by persons with
the qualification level "Communal equipment or
agricultural helper".
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Skilled worker for communal or agricultural equipment
Skilled workers for communal equipment or farmers
use machines to maintain green areas and parks.
They decide on the use of a machine for a specific
purpose.
Skilled workers for communal equipment or farmers
are basically familiar with working with machines for
the maintenance of green areas and parks, and if
necessary, can instruct communal equipment and
agricultural helpers in how to use the machines. They
can perform odd tasks and simple maintenance and
repair work on communal machines themselves.
Skilled workers for communal equipment or
farmers can be e.g.:
Skilled workers with training in the area of
communal equipment.
Skilled workers by experience, e.g. with
comprehensive practical knowledge.
Farmers with higher education or training from a
technical college.
Farmers by experience, e.g. with an inherited farm
or comprehensive practical knowledge.
Contractors who work by order of municipalities.
Activity example:
Safety training for communal equipment or
agricultural helpers.
Communal equipment and agricultural helpers
Communal equipment and agricultural helpers use
machines by order of a skilled worker or the farmer.
They are instructed on the use of the machine by the
skilled worker or the farmer, and work independently
according to the work assignment from the skilled
worker or farmer.
Communal equipment and agricultural helpers
can be e.g.:
Employees of municipalities, contractors or
service providers
Seasonal workers and labourers
Prospective skilled workers for communal
equipment in training
Prospective farmers in training
Employees of the farmer, e.g. tractor driver
Family members of the farmer
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Activity examples:
Driving the machine
Adjusting the mowing height
2.2.1.2 Workplaces and passengers
Passengers
Passengers can fall, be run over and severely
injured or killed due to machine movements.
Ejected objects can hit and injure passengers.
Do not let anybody ride on the machine.
2.2.1.3 Danger for children
Danger for children
Children cannot assess dangerous situations and
can behave unpredictably. As a result, children
are at a higher risk.
Keep children away.
When you drive out or actuate machine
movements,
make sure that there are no children in the
danger area.
2.2.1.4 Operational safety
Perfect technical condition
Operation only after correct commissioning
Without correct commissioning according to this
operating manual, operational safety of the
machine is not ensured. This can result in
accidents and serious personal injury or even
death.
Prepare the machine according to this
operating manual.
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Perfect technical condition of the machine
Improper maintenance can impede the
operational safety of the machine and cause
accidents. This can result in serious injury or
death.
Perform all maintenance work at the
prescribed maintenance intervals.
Danger due to damage to the machine
Damage to the machine can impede the
operational safety of the machine and cause
accidents. This can result in serious injury or
death.
Secure the tractor and machine.
Eliminate the causes for damage
immediately, e.g. coarse dirt or loose bolts.
Fix the damage according to this operating
manual.
Any damage that can affect safety and that
you cannot fix yourself according to this
operating manual must be fixed by a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe the technical limit values
Non-observance of the technical limits values of
the machine can result in accidents and serious
personal injury or even death. Moreover, the
machine can be damaged. The technical limit
values can be found in the Technical Data.
Comply with the technical limit values.
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Protective equipment
Make sure that the protective equipment is
functional
If protective equipment is missing or damaged,
machine parts can cause serious personal injury
or even death.
Replace damaged protective equipment.
Before you operate the machine,
install any protective equipment that was
removed and put them in protective position.
If you are not sure if all of the protective
equipment is properly installed and
functional,
have the protective equipment checked by a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
Wearing personal protective equipment is an
important safety element. Missing or unsuitable
personal protective equipment increases the risk
of damage to health and personal injury. Personal
protective equipment includes: work gloves,
safety shoes, protective clothing, breathing
protection, hearing protection, face protection,
and eye protection
Determine the personal protective equipment
required for each job and have it ready.
Use only protective equipment that is in
proper condition and offers effective
protection.
Adjust the personal protective equipment to
the person, e.g. the size.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions
regarding operating materials and cleaning
agents.
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Wear suitable clothing
Loosely worn clothing increases the risk of getting
caught or entangled on rotating parts and getting
stuck on protruding parts. This can result in
serious injury or death.
Wear close-fitting, snag-free clothes.
Never wear rings, necklaces and other
jewellery.
If you have long hair,
wear a hairnet.
Wear safety shoes.
Warning symbols
Keep warning symbols legible
Warning symbols on the machine warn you of
risks in danger areas and are an important
element of the machine's safety equipment.
Missing warning symbols increase the risk of
serious and lethal personal injury.
Clean dirty warning symbols.
Immediately replace any damaged and
illegible warning symbols.
Put the intended warning symbols on spare
parts.
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2.2.2 Knowing and preventing dangers
2.2.2.1 Safety hazards on the machine
Danger due to machine parts still running
When the drives are switched off, machine parts
can continue running and cause serious personal
injury or death.
Before approaching the machine, wait until
any machine parts that are still running have
come to a stop.
Only touch machine parts that are standing
still.
Liquids under pressure
Escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid can
penetrate into the body through the skin and
cause serious personal injuries. A hole the size of
a needle can already result in serious personal
injuries.
If you suspect damage on a pressure system,
have the pressure system checked by a
qualified specialist workshop.
Never look for leaks with your bare hands.
Keep your body and face away from leaks.
If liquids penetrate the body,
immediately consult a physician and have the
liquid removed from the body as quickly as
possible.
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2.2.2.2 Danger areas
Dangers areas on the machine
The following basic dangers are encountered in
the danger areas:
Due to moving machine parts and implements
during operation.
Hydraulically raised machine parts can descend
unnoticed and slowly.
Due to unintentional rolling away of the machine.
Due to materials or foreign objects being ejected
or thrown by the machine.
If the danger area is not observed, it can result in
serious personal injury or death.
Keep people out of the danger area of the
machine.
Only switch on motors and drives when there
is nobody standing in the danger area.
If people enter the danger area,
immediately switch off the motors and drives.
Only move the machine if there is nobody
standing in the danger area.
If you want to move the cutting deck from
transport position to working position or
vice versa,
direct people out of the danger area.
If you are working in the danger area of the
machine,
secure the machine. This also applies for
quick checking work. Many serious accidents
happen due to carelessness and running
machines.
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2.2.3 Safe operation and handling of the machine
2.2.3.1 Driving safety
Remove dirt and loose objects
Loose objects that do not belong to the machine
can fall off the machine or be thrown and cause
personal injury.
Before you move the machine,
remove dirt, plant residues and loose objects
from the machine.
Unsupervised parking
Parked machines that are insufficiently secured
and unsupervised represent danger for people
and playing children.
Before you leave the machine,
shutdown the machine.
Secure the machine.
Parking the machine safely
The parked machine can tip over. People can be
crushed and killed.
Only park the machine on stable and even
ground.
Before you adjust, maintain or clean the
machine,
secure the machine.
Preparing the machine for road travel
If the machine is not properly prepared for road
travel, it can result in serious traffic accidents.
Before driving on roads, always prepare the
machine for road travel.
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