SAS™ SCORPION™ ENGINE PULLER TO THE OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND OPERATORS OF LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH SAS™ SCORPION™ ENGINE PULLER & SAS FORKS Safety is the most important issue in the workplace. Observing safety guidelines, equipment capacities and using common sense will provide a work environment that is safe and efficient for employees, man- agement and customers.
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Periodic refresher training meetings are highly recommended. SITE PREPARATION RECOMMENDED •Scorpion™ engine puller should only be used in areas that are equipped with proper fluid containment measures, to ensure capture and containment of residual fluids in accordance with any local, state, federal, building or environmental regulating body.
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At least 20 vehicles with fluids & AC Freon drained & batteries removed available. Designate an area (where it is safe to run the Scorpion) & employee to operate unit Your loader operator (person who can have conversation in English) Thank you.
Quick coupler attachments: Be sure lower locking pins fully extend to lock in coupler & Scorpion™. This may require you to slightly lift or tilt the coupler to lock in. We recommend operator actually inspect each pin to be sure they are fully locked in.
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To decide length of line; Raise unit, tilt unit full down; then measure distance re- quired from bulkhead on Scorpion to loader connection. Make a loop in line to have sufficient length in hose to avoid creating tension in all positions.
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Read the Scorpion operator manual. Wear safety glasses and gloves. Follow ‘Disconnecting’ instructions on page 9 of the manual to safely park Scorpion & depressurize system. Goal is to align the hoses coming from the Scorpion carriage toward the wheel loader at an angle that allows the hydraulic quick coupler fittings to align squarely, eliminating side pressure.
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►Verify all individuals are clear before performing test. Check for undesirable contact between loader lift arms and Scorpion framework. Watch for any loader arm, hoses, or cable pinch points. Begin testing by moving control levers slowly: A.
Always slow the movements when nearing a stop, including when raising the Scorpion™ “Boom” to fully raised position. B. Approach the vehicle; 1. Front wheel drive vehicles: Approach from the side of the timing belt, opposite the transmission, typically passenger side.
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4. While keeping the claws engaged raise boom to lift out engine. Failure to follow proper instructions or using Scorpion for any other purpose will void warranty. IMPROPER USE WILL CAUSE DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL CRACKING OF THE SCORPION ...
CONNECTING: To re-connect to the Scorpion™ Engine Puller A. Drive straight up to the Scorpion™ avoid contact with hydraulic lines or control cable. B. Engage the quick coupler. Visually verify quick coupler locking pins are fully engaged. C. Turn off the loader.
B. Daily: Inspect all pivot point pins and retaining bolts to be sure properly secured. C. Daily: Inspect forks, carriage, and Scorpion™ framework for damage. D. Daily: Check loader hydraulic fluid level. Add fluid as required to maintain proper level.
3. Is the hydraulic tank fluid level full? Read Scorpion Manual. Keep a button pressed. 4. Is operator selecting & holding one button on Scorpion joystick down while moving 3rd spool lever to allow fluid flow? Check each cylinder for that function for seal leak/bypass or rod/piston internal shear.
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SC30 p/n: HC-CAB-S-50272 hydraulics. SC20 p/n: HC-CAB-S-50276 Sufficiently 14. Cable E connected to cable D & F. Scorpion forks secure tilt & flat on ground, depressurize hydraulics. Sufficiently boom to prevent secure tilt and boom to prevent movement. Engine off.
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No - Fix source power and ground as needed. Yes - Contact local wheel loader service technician Before accessing Scorpion carriage service panel in step 12, be sure to secure boom to prevent becoming entangled in a pinch point, between the boom & carriage tower.
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Failure to follow safe procedures or practices can result in property damage, injury or death. STEP 1 The main hydraulic lines routed from the wheel loader to the Scorpion are hooked up backwards to the Scorpion. Switch the two hoses where they connect to the Scorpion.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (PAGE 30) SAS™ SCORPION™ ENGINE PULLER PROBLEM The Scorpion doesn’t seem to have the power to pull engines out. The claws hold tight on the engine, but won’t lift it out. STEP 1 Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank of the loader. Does the tank indica- tor show the fluid at the proper level? No - Add needed fluid and retest.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (PAGE 31) SAS™ SCORPION™ ENGINE PULLER PROBLEM The Scorpion claws won’t hold onto the engine. The claws keep slipping off the engine. STEP 1 Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank of the loader. Does the tank indica- tor show the fluid at the proper level? No - Add needed fluid and retest.
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STEP 3 Contact a local wheel loader or hydraulics service technician or contact SAS with your Scorpion serial # for technical support. PROBLEM The claws on the Scorpion™ get misaligned or off-set to one side. STEP 1 This is common due to the shared hydraulic lines between the two cylinders.
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STEP 2 Did you release the pressure from the lines by: A. Placing the Scorpion™ flat on the ground. Set the parking brake on the loader. B. Position the “Boom”, “Tilt” and “Claws” so they are forward, gently resting on the ground or on the forks.
RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE PRIOR TO WELDING -Weld repairs should only be performed by qualified individuals. -Completely disconnect the Scorpion from the wheel loader before welding. Do not weld if connected to wheel loader due to the risk of damage to the loader’s electrical system.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS: All designs and other proprietary rights provided by SAS to Buyer are to remain the property of S.A.S., and Buyer shall honor all proprietary legends. Buyer agrees not to copy the design of S.A.S.™ Forks & SAS Scorpion or hire a third party to copy. S.A.S. may use product modification ideas suggested by user, without any obligation to originator of modification suggestion.
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