Introduction. This edition of the manual is intended for buyers of a SAMON Onion Loader. It contains information for the use and maintenance of this machine. When this guide was compiled the utmost care was taken to ensure that the illustrations and technical data are correct and current for this manual.
The SAMON Onion Loader is designed and intended for use to load onions.* Use of the SAMON Onion Loader for purposes other than for which it is intended is regarded as improper use. * Always check with your Samon dealer before using the machine for other types of tops and crops.
Always wait until the sieve and conveyor belts have stopped moving before approaching the machine. Bear in mind that the sieve and conveyor belts will continue to turn for a while after the SAMON Onion Loader has been switched off.
“Watch out for your hand/foot” sticker 19.3 x 6.4 TL6309 “Check the manual” sticker 13.3 x 6.4 TL6310 If any of these stickers is missing or illegible then you can order a replacement from your SAMON dealer. www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
Inspections before and after use WARNING!!! Make sure that the tractor's engine has been switched off and the key has been removed from the ignition before you carry out inspections of or maintenance on the SAMON Onion Loader. Inspections before use ...
Check that the catch plates are adjusted correctly. WARNING!!! The speed at which wearing parts wear depends on the type of soil. For this reason the wearing parts need to be inspected regularly to avoid damage to the SAMON Onion Loader. www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
Operation Connecting the SAMON Onion Loader Use the hand-operated pump to adjust the tow-ring to the correct height. Pumping the lever: raises the support leg. Turning the knob: lowers the support leg. Connect the machine to the tractor.
The correct depth can vary with the type of soil. Adjusting the support wheels: Loosen the locking bolts (A). Turn the spindles on the top of the support wheels until they are in the required position. Tighten the locking bolts (A). www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
Operating the conveyor belt The SAMON Onion Loader is equipped with a conveyor belt to load the onions into a tipper. The electronic remote control is used to operate the conveyor belt. The drive has an infinitely-variable speed controller.
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WARNING!!! Make sure that the conveyor belt is folded out completely before starting the conveyor belt. Starting the conveyor belt while it is still folded in will damage the SAMON Onion Loader. Set the remote control's selection switch to operation of the conveyor belt to start the conveyor belt.
Operating and adjusting the hedgehog belt and reversing roller The SAMON Onion Loader has a hedgehog belt at the back of the machine. This hedgehog belt discharges foreign matter that cannot be separated by the sieve belt.
Adjusting the height of the reversing roller. The reversing roller prevents the discharge of product via the hedgehog belt. The reversing roller is adjustable to ensure that the SAMON Onion Loader can be used with products of different dimensions. The height of the reversing roller is adjusted by...
Make sure that the tractor's engine has been switched off and the key has been removed from the ignition before you carry out maintenance on the SAMON Onion Loader. Lubrication schedule The SAMON Onion Loader needs to be lubricated regularly to achieve optimum performance. Lubrication schedule for the SAMON Onion Loader Lubricating point:...
Tighten the locking nut (A) securely. Adjusting the height of the drawbar The height of the drawbar needs to be adjusted correctly relative to the tractor if the SAMON Onion Loader is to be steered optimally. Loosen the locking nut (A).
Never switch on the sieve, hedgehog or conveyor belts while transporting the SAMON Onion Loader. When you are steering the tractor bear in mind that the tail of the SAMON Onion Loader swings out in bends. The driver's view is obstructed when the tractor is towing the SAMON Onion Loader.
Technical information SAMON Onion Loader “SU1L” 1.35 m Sieve belt width: 50 tones/hour Capacity: Sieve, conveyor and hedgehog belts and reversing roller via PTO shaft, Drive: Cylinders via the tractor's hydraulic system 540 PTO PTO shaft: SAE.90EP / 0.35 l...
2. State the type, model and serial number of your machine shown on the type plate. The type plate is mounted on the frame near the drawbar. 3. Measure the width of the SAMON Onion Loader's sieve and conveyor belt, as the correct type of many parts depends on the width of the sieve/conveyor belt.
Fold out the conveyor belt does not detect frame completely and check whether the sensor's LED indicator lights: adjust sensor if necessary. Conveyor belt protection sensor Check whether LED lights on defective detection. Replace if the LED does not light www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
EG Declaration of Conformity We, Ellens Landbouwtechniek BV Ploegstraat 4, 8308 AA Nagele, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: SAMON Onion Loader Type: Serial number: To which this declaration relates, is in accordance with the following standard(s):...
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Parts list index Samon Onion loader SU1L: Index. Description. Page: Rollers and sieve belt drive. Intake and supporting leg. Discharge conveyor belt rollers. Hedgehog belt. Oil tank and pump. Sieve belt and sieve belt parts. S-11 Discharge conveyor belt and discharge conveyor belt parts.
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Rollers and sieve belt drive. SU1L Modifications for technical improvements reserved . www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
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Sieve belt and sieve belt parts. SU1L Modifications for technical improvements reserved . S-11 www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
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1,15 Rivet bar TL155 1,25 River bar down TL125 1,35 Lock bar TL6762/A 1,45 Lock (set) pitch 42 mm TL6714 Rivet TL104 Latch plate TL105 Complete sieve belt TL6840 Modifications for technical improvements reserved . S-12 www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
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Discharge conveyor belt and discharge conveyor belt parts SU1L belparts fvoerband en onderdelen afvoerband Modifications for technical improvements reserved . S-13 www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
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Description.: 1,15 Discharge belt TL1250 1,25 Flight TL1251 1,35 Single bar TL1252 1,45 Rivet bar TL6765 Lock bar TL6766 Lock (set) TL6714 Latch plate TL105 Rivet TL124 Rivet TL104 Modifications for technical improvements reserved . S-14 www.samon.nl - info@samon.nl V2-2016-ENG...
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