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Amazone GH 02 Operating Manual

Amazone GH 02 Operating Manual

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GH 02 GB 11.2004 -
az
Postfach 51
D-49202 Hasbergen-
Gaste
Tel.: (05405) 501-0
Fax: (05405) 501 147
az
17, rue de la Verrerie - BP 90106
F-57602 Forbach/France
Tel:
Internet : www.amazone.fr
992591
OPERATING MANUAL
Groundkeeper
GH 02, GHT 02
Machines Agricoles S.A.
03 87 84 65 70 Fax:
E-mail : Forbach@amazone.fr
H. Dreyer Str.
D-27798 Hude/Oldenburg
Tel.: (04408) 927-0
Fax: (04408) 927 399
03 87 84 65 71
GB

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  • Page 1 992591 GH 02 GB 11.2004 - OPERATING MANUAL Groundkeeper GH 02, GHT 02 Postfach 51 H. Dreyer Str. D-49202 Hasbergen- D-27798 Hude/Oldenburg Gaste Tel.: (04408) 927-0 Tel.: (05405) 501-0 Fax: (04408) 927 399 Fax: (05405) 501 147 Machines Agricoles S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.5.4 Hydraulic system ................17 2.5.5 General safety and accident prevention advice for Maintenance, repair and cleaning ........... 18-19 On receipt of the machine ............20 GH 02 GB 11.2004 - 992591 © Copyright 2006 by AMAZONE Machines Agricoles S.A. F-57602 Forbach All rights reserved...
  • Page 3 Maintenance and servicing ............. 39 Oil level in the angular Gearbox ........... 39 Greasing points ................40 Longer standstill periods ............. 41 Inflation pressure ................. 41 Complementary operating instructions for the Amazone semi-trailed Groundkeeper GHT 02 ........42-44 See table of contents page 41...

  • Page 4: Preface

    AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG. In order to make full use of your newly purchased “AMAZONE- Groundkeepers 02”, please carefully read and adhere to this operation manual before starting to operate your machine.

  • Page 5: Conformity Declaration

    When ordering options or spare parts, please always state the serial number of your Groundkeeper 02. The safety requirements are only fulfilled when, in the event of repair, original AMAZONE spare parts are used. Using other parts may rule out the liability for resulting damage.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Technical data. Type GH Working width 1.20 m 1.35 m 1,50 m 1,80 m Total width 1.55 m 1.70 m 1,85 m 2,15 m Weight 320 kg 350 kg 380 kg 430 kg Tyre equipment (front) ......260 x 85 ......Air pressure (front) ......

  • Page 7: Noise Levels

    Value of the maximum noise level: LwA = 115 dBA). Inappropriate use of the machine The AMAZONE-Groundkeeper 02 has been designed for use exclusively on turf’s. It has been designed for mowing, scarifying and collecting the mown grass and leaves in Autumn.

  • Page 8: Safety Advice

    • Danger to persons or the environment from leaking hydraulic oil. Qualification of the operator The AMAZONE-Groundkeeper 02 may only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons, who are familiar with it and have been informed of the relevant danger.

  • Page 9: Specification Of "Hints" In The Operation Manual

    Specification of “hints” in the operation manual 2.3.1 General danger symbol Safety advice considered necessary to avoid the risk of personal injury is identified with the general danger symbol (according to DIN 4844-W9). 2.3.2 Attention symbol Advice to avoid damage to the machine or working environment is identified with the Attention symbol.
  • Page 10 Please replace damaged symbols. These can be ordered from your dealer (picture-number = Order-number). • The illustrations 2, 3, 4 and 5 show the display points for warning pictographs and hint signs. Please refer to the following pages for relevant explanations. MD 075 MD 078 ill.
  • Page 11 MD 078 MD 076 ill. 4 MD 078 ill. 5...
  • Page 12 Fig. No.: MD075 Explanation : Do not stay within the zone of spinning mowing units! Do not touch moving implement parts! Await their absolute standstill! MD075 Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them! Fig. No.: MD076 Explanation : Only start to operate your machine with all guards fitted!

  • Page 13: Safety Conscious Operation

    Fig. No.: MD095 Explanation: Carefully read operator’s manual before handling the machine. Observe instructions and safety rules when operating ! Safety conscious operation Besides the safety advice in this operators manual, the national and generally accepted operational safety and accident prevention regulations of the authorized trade association are binding.
  • Page 14 The user’s clothes shall fit tightly. Avoid loosely worn clothes. Check the immediate surroundings before starting and before commissioning. (Children!) Ensure sufficient visibility. Passengers are not allowed on the unit at any time. Couple the units correctly and to the appropriate type and size of power unit.

  • Page 15: Mounted Units

    Keep off the working area. Do not stay in the turning and swivelling zone of the unit. Hydraulic folding frames may only be activated if no persons stay in the swivelling zone. There are crush and shearing points at parts activated by external forces (e.

  • Page 16: Power Take-Off

    8. Operating units shall only be transported and driven with the tractors provided for this purpose. 2.5.3 Power Take-Off 1. All PTO shafts used must be in conformity with those stipulated by the manufacturer and be equipped with protecting devices complying with the regulations.

  • Page 17: Hydraulic System

    12. Always switch the power take-off shaft off if the operating angles are too large and if it is no longer needed. 13. Caution! After the power take-off shaft has been switched off there is danger by after-running centrifugal force. Keep clear of the unit during this period.

  • Page 18: General Safety And Accident Prevention Advice For Maintenance, Repair And Cleaning

    6. When searching for leakages use appropriate devices on account of the danger of injuries. 7. Liquids being discharged under high pressure (hydraulic oil) may penetrate the skin and cause heavy injuries. Should any injuries have occurred immediately consult a doctor. 8.
  • Page 19 6. When carrying out electrical welding on the tractor or implement, remove cable to battery and generator. 7. Essential! Spare parts must at least meet the stipulated technical requirements of the unit manufacturer. This is the case, for instance, if Original spare parts are used.

  • Page 20: On Receipt Of The Machine

    Take-over of the Machine Upon receipt of the machine please find out whether any transport damages have occurred or whether any parts are missing! Only immediate complaints addressed to the forwarding company will result in payments for damages. Please check whether all parts listed on the delivery note are available. Before starting to work, completely remove the packing including wires and check the lubrication (PTO shaft).

  • Page 21: Mounting And Dismounting Of The Machine At The Rear Three-Point Linkage Of The Tractor

    Mounting and dismounting of the machine at the rear three-point linkage of the tractor Before mounting the machine to the tractor, the lower link of the machine must be adjusted to the same distance as the lower link of the tractor. In order to do so, the lower links can be adjusted between Category I and Category II.
  • Page 22 • Ensure securing lynch pins are fitted. • Attach the PTO shaft on the power take-off shaft of the tractor. • (Attention: Watch for the correct length of the PTO shaft as otherwise damage may occur to the tractor or to the angular gearbox of the machine when the machine is lifted!) •...

  • Page 23: Pto Shaft

    PTO shaft Only use the PTO shaft prescribed by the manufacturer: • Walterscheid W 2300 with or without free-wheel for tractors up to 40 HP max. • Walterscheid W 2400 with or without free-wheel for tractors from 40 HP onwards. Should you have a tractor without independent power take-off, you must use a PTO shaft with free-wheel.
  • Page 24 ill. 8 During first installation attach the other PTO shaft half on the power take-off profile of the tractor without fitting the PTO shaft guards into each other. 1. By holding both PTO shaft guards side by side check whether a sliding profile overlapping of the PTO shaft tubes of at least 40 % L0 (length 0) is guaranteed both for a lowered and for a lifted three-point linkage coupled machine.

  • Page 25: Input Speeds At The Lift Groundkeeper Gearbox

    3. To adapt the length, hold the PTO shaft halves side by side in their shortest operating position and mark them. 4. Equally shorten the internal and the external protective tubes. 5. Round off parting edges and carefully remove chips. 6.

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Connections

    Speeds of the driving motor which are higher than indicated lead to a considerably higher rotor speed. In extreme cases, this might result in the detachment of cutters possibly endangering the operating personnel. Guarantee claims for damages due to a too high speed of the driving motor of the power take-off shaft will not be accepted.

  • Page 27: The Mowing Attachment

    The mowing attachment The Groundkeeper 02 has a flail mowing attachment with mowing blades being oscillatingly suspended from a pipe with a large diameter. When the rotor starts spinning, the mowing and scarifying knives are raised and thus catch hold of the material to be mown and cut it off. The cutters made of special steel are suspended in four rows from the rotor perimeter by means of so-called hooked bolts.
  • Page 28 Table 11 100% 100% 100% cutting 50% cutting 100% short wing Blades Cutting Scarifying + 100% scarifying + 50% wing blades + replacement blades blades blades cutting blades 100% scarifying without any tools blades Mowing + collection in dry conditions Mowing + collection in wet conditions Scarifying +...
  • Page 29 ill. 10 A The rotor is accessible in the following way: • Mount the machine on a tractor, • Lift the hopper until the final position is reached, • Insert the securing bracket • Fold up the hood and secure it with the pin on the right side of the hood (ill.

  • Page 30: Mowing

    Mowing The operating speed is dependent upon the density and humidity of the lawn. It must be adapted to the conditions. The maximum speed of the PTO shaft of 540 rpm has to be observed. The hopper must be emptied in due course to guarantee a clean pick-up.
  • Page 31 • narrow scarifying, knives spacing 19mm, All hook-bolts on the rotor have to be equipped with scarifying knives. This method of scarifying is rather aggressive and suited for regeneration work of heavily felted lawn (moss) in spring. ATTENTION! The rotor must be absolutely equipped as described on the drawings.

  • Page 32: Mulching

    Mulching If the mowing material is only to be mown, chopped up and then to be dropped immediately, the flap can be closed during the mowing operation. In order to do so unlock the operating lever (ill. 14) and lock it in the mulch- ing position: Lever horizontal = collecting position (ill.

  • Page 33: Collection

    Collection Due to the high suction effect generated by the rotor, the machine can also be used for picking up already mown or other loose material. During this process the material is lifted by the air suction, chopped up by the rotating blades and blown through the shaft into the hopper.

  • Page 34: Adjustment Of The Cutting Height

    Adjustment of the cutting height The observance of a uniform height of cutting is ensured by the rear supporting roller and the front wheels. The height of the front wheels is adjusted by removing the distance bushings or washers and changing their plug-in connections (ill. 19). In order to do that operation, the machine must be lifted with the three-point linkage of the tractor.
  • Page 35 The supporting roller is adjusted as follows: • Lift the machine, • Untighten the blocking nut on the side supporting brackets (ill. 20), ill. 20 • Bring the supporting roller into the desired position by turning the adjustment bolt (ill. 21), •...

  • Page 36: Front Roller

    The roller must be adjusted on each end at the same height . You can control that on the control scale (ill. 22/1). ill. 22 Front roller For scarifying on uneven ground, a front roller is offered as a special accessory.
  • Page 37 For height adjustment, the R-clip and the pint at both sides have to be removed and the roller has to be aligned into the desired position (ill. 24). ill. 24...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Machine

    Cleaning of the Machine Above all, when mowing and scarifying wet grass which is then also partly mixed with soil the machine will soil heavily. In this case, it is recom- mended to clean the rotor and the hood intensively by a water jet. Access to the rotor and the hood: •...

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Servicing

    Maintenance and Servicing As far as possible, the Groundkeeper has a maintenance-free design. The following points should, however, be observed and dealt with. In case you’re owner of an GHT 02 please observe recommendations p. 43 chapter 9.4 Oil Level in the Angular Gearbox The angular gearbox of the machine does not require any lubricating service.

  • Page 40: Greasing Points

    Greasing points Depending upon the working intensity, the following points should regularly be lubricated with multi-purpose grease: • Pivot of the castor wheel fork (ill. 29), • Rotor bearings (for this purpose, the V-belt guard on the left machine side must be removed (ill. 30, 31), •...

  • Page 41: Longer Standstill Periods

    Longer standstill periods If the machine has not been used for a long period of time it is advisable to clean it and to preserve it with some spray oil before storing it. Before starting to work, an authorized workshop should check the functioning of the slip clutch arranged between angular gearbox and V-belt drive.

  • Page 42: Complementary Operating Instructions For The Amazone

    Complementary operating instructions for the Amazone semi-trailed Groundkeeper GHT 02 SUMMARY Mounting and dismounting of the Machine ......43 Adjustment of the working height ......... 43 Transport on public roads ............. 43 Maintenance ................44 9.4.1 Tyre pressure ................44...
  • Page 43 Mounting and dismounting of the Machine The machine must be mounted in the following way: Adjust drawbar to the desired height, • - lower the machine, - remove front fastening bolt (SW 17) - align drawbar in the desired position - the fastening bolt can be aligned in two positions attach drawbar to the tractor linkage drawbar •...
  • Page 44 Maintenance Apart from the new maintenance works to be carried out at the AMAZONE GH Groundkeeper there are two further items which have to be taken into account for GHT. 9.4.1 Tyre pressures Rear supporting wheels : 2 bar When mounting the tyres, they must be depressurized (a divided rim might explosively fly apart when being dismounted).
  • Page 45 NOTES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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