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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143397 v1.0 SCORPION HITCH D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S L T D. B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L D R I V E , REAR TOW HITCH R E G I N A ,...
Use this manual as your first source of information about this attachment. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER - Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Degelman PRO-TILL Scorpion Hitch attachment requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining it, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within this manual.
•Accidents Can Be Avoided SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol means: he Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages applied to the PRO-TILL Scorpion Hitch ATTENTION! and in this manual. When you see this symbol, be BECOME ALERT! alert to the possibility of injury or death. Follow the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! instructions provided on the safety messages.
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YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around 2. Install and properly secure all shields and the PRO-TILL Scorpion Hitch be familiar with the guards before operating. Use hitch pin with a operating and maintenance procedures and related mechanical locking device.
Detaching Scorpion Hitch Rear Frame DETACHING SCORPION HITCH REAR FRAME 6. The sixth step is to swing the Scorpion Hitch parking legs down into position. The trick here is to make The Scorpion Hitch should always be parked on a level, sure that the Scorpion Hitch hydraulic dry area that is free of debris and foreign objects.
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Attaching Scorpion Hitch Rear Frame ATTACHING SCORPION HITCH REAR FRAME 4. The forth step is to The Scorpion Hitch should always be parked on a level, unclip and place dry area that is free of debris and foreign objects. The the parking leg following procedure outlines how to attach the Scorpion braces and the...
Hook-Up Air Cart Procedure to Hook-up Scorpion Hitch: In order to hook-up the detached rear frame of the Scorpion Hitch, simply reverse the steps listed for the detaching procedure found on the previous page. NOTE: One precaution when hooking-up is to make sure that the Pro-Till approaches the parked hitch as straight as possible.
Transport TRANSPORT SAFETY TRANSPORTING 1. Read and understand ALL the information in Use the following guidelines while transporting: the Operator’s Manual regarding procedures 1. Use a safety chain and a pin with provisions for and SAFETY when operating the PRO-TILL in the a mechanical retainer.
Service & Maintenance MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before working with, maintaining or operating the PRO-TILL. 2. Stop the tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
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Service & Maintenance HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS HYDRAULIC SAFETY Note: Unless stated otherwise, hardware is typically: • Make sure that all components in the hydraulic Hex, Plated GR5 UNC or P8.8 (metric) system are kept in good condition and are clean. • Replace any worn, cut, abraded, fl attened or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS crimped hoses and metal lines.
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Service & Maintenance HYDRAULIC FITTING INSTALLATION Note: A DASH size refers to a diameter of a hose (inside) or of a tube (outside) measured in 1/16” increments. The following info is to help you identify and properly For example, a Hose specifi ed as dash 8 or -8 would install some of our standard hydraulic fi...
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Service & Maintenance Service & Maintenance HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR 5. Take the plastic removal ring from the seal kit: PREPARATION Types of Cylinders a) Straighten the ring and remove any kinks or When cylinder repair (Wire Ring / Threaded Head) excessive curl to make installation easier and is required, clean off prevent it from falling out.
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Service & Maintenance REPLACING A PRESSED BUSHING STORAGE NOTE: You may need the following tools: The PRO-TILL should be carefully prepared for Press, hammer, punch, pry-bar, "Step-Tool" storage to ensure that all dirt, mud, debris and moisture has been removed. Use the following as a guideline for repair: Follow this procedure when preparing to store: 1.
Tubing Layout Overview Riser Head Location & Grouping Overview - 33' Layout Riser Head Location & Grouping Overview - 40' Layout Tubing Layout Example (on Pro-Till 40) -22- 143397 - PRO-TILL HITCH (03-September-2019)
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Tubing Layout Overview Tubing Installation Overview Tubing Layout Example - LH Wing (on Pro-Till 40) • Tubing is provided in large rolls for both secondary (2.5" or 3") and tertiary (1.5") distribution routing. Tubing is to be routed and cut-to-length as needed. •...
Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
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It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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