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:
CMS-T-00001163-A.1
CMS-T-006245-A.1
CMS-T-005676-B.1
CMS-T-000039-B.1
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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.
CMS-T-000040-B.1
CMS-T-00000473-B.1
CMS-T-005217-B.1
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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.
CMS-T-005678-B.1
CMS-T-00000110-B.1
CMS-T-005211-C.1
CMS-T-005214-C.1
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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]
CMS-T-000024-A.1
CMS-T-000023-B.1
CMS-T-00000616-A.1
CMS-T-000059-B.1
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