Page 1 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P FRONT HARVESTERS DRY FUITS RD75 & RD90 / P Update review 07 13.10.2020 FROM SERIE Nº 16.001 ON MANUEL OF INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 3 However, should you see any misfunctioning, do not hesitate to contact SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L. or our dealer to solve quickly your problem. SOLANO HORIZTE S.L. is fully aware that the best advertising is the quality and efficiency of its products and, above all, customers’...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
HARVESTERS INDEX RD75/90/P INDEX 1. 1.CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE TO START................ 8 1.1. Integration of safety......................8 1.2. Exemption of responsibility....................9 2. INTRODUCTION......................... 11 3. SAFETY MEASURES......................12 3.1. Road circulation........................ 15 4. SAFETY PICTOGRAMS...................... 16 5.
Page 6 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 13. PEELERS ........................... 60 13.1. Regulation of peelers....................... 60 13.2. Maintainance and replacement of rubber "stars" of peelers..........62 14. WORM SCREWS....................... 67 15. RUBBER PARTS........................ 68 15.1. Rubber "trunk-closing" piece................... 68 15.2. Rubber arms of the head....................70 15.3.
Page 7 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY ..................... 125 INTRODUCTION....................126 VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY.............. 126 HYDRAULIC AND MECHANICAL PARTS & COMPONENTS....... 127 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS & PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY..128 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS ..................129 LABOUR, DISPLACEMENT AND TRANSPORT COSTS........129 ELEMENTS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY ............
Page 8: Considerations Before To Start
HARVESTERS BEFORE TO START RD75/90/P 1. CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE TO START. Before to handle the machine, you have to read the following indications: 1.1. Integration of safety. According to what is stated in the point “ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF SAFETY AND HEALTH” of section 1.1.2 “Principles of integration of the safety” of ANNEX I of the Directive 2006/42/CE regarding the convergence of the legislations of Member States about machinery.
Page 9: Exemption Of Responsibility
RD75/90/P 1.2. Exemption of responsibility. SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U., as manufacturer of the machines described in this manual, will disclaim any responsibility for damages that occur to people, animals or objects as a result of not complying with the rules and recommendations that are established in this manual.
Page 10 BEFORE TO START RD75/90/P If you need more information about the working of your machine, or about any issue related to it, do not hesitate to contact SOLANO HORIZONTE, S.L.U. SOLANO HORIZONTE, S.L.U. Carretera de Fuente Álamo, 1. 30153 Corvera, Murcia. Spain.
Page 11: Introduction
THE HARVESTER HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO WORK IN A SAFE AND RELIABLE WAY IF IT IS USED ACCORDING TO THE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS. SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. reserves the right at any time and without previous notice to modify the machine as it considers appropriate and without having to update this manual.
Page 12: Safety Measures
SAFETY MEASURES HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 3. SAFETY MEASURES. The design of our machines has taken into account and been very careful with those parts that are likely to cause accidents during working and maintainance operations. So, we have adequately protected all the in-motion elements (mobile, rotating, etc.) that, according to the task they have to perform, can be protected.
Page 13 SAFETY MEASURES HARVESTERS RD75/90/P NEVER HANDLE THE MACHINE IF THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND ONE OR MORE PROTECTION COVERS (OR GRIDS) HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR DO NOT STAND WHERE THEY SHOULD. § No one can stand upon the machine under any circumstances when it is working or being transported.
Page 14 HARVESTERS SAFETY MEASURES RD75/90/P § Never stand under the machine when it is in suspension, even though the tractor is stopped. § Do not allow anyone to use the machine if she/he has not read and understood this Manual of Instructions before. People under the age of majority are forbidden to use the machine.
Page 15: Road Circulation
HARVESTERS SAFETY MEASURES RD75/90/P 3.1. Road circulation. Our harvesters have been designed to be transported on public roads in accordance the rules of the “Reglamento General de Circulación vigente” in Spain. For other countries, check the rules that are in-force.
Page 16: Safety Pictograms
SAFETY HARVESTERS RD75/90/P PICTOGRAMS 4. SAFETY PICTOGRAMS. Yellow safety stickers are stuck on the harvesters. They are located in the areas of the machine where there are potential risks of accidents, and they feature pictograms intuitive enough to warn operators and persons against these risks.
Page 17 SAFETY HARVESTERS RD75/90/P PICTOGRAMS ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE THE DANGEROUS AREA WHILE YOU HANDLE THE ELEVATION SYSTEM OF THE TRACTOR! The area between the hitching 3 points of the tractor and the machine is a dangerous area. Inside it, you can be caught by the elevation system of the tractor.
Page 18 750 or 1.000 rpm position RD75 HARVESTERS NEED THE TRACTOR TO BE IN 540 RPM POSITION. THE OPTIMUM WORKING POINT IS BETWEEN 380 AND 400 R.P.M. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 19 SAFETY SAFETY HARVESTERS PICTOGRAMS RD75/90/P PICTOGRAMS The pincer-head get closed at a very high pressure. If you put your hand or any other part of your body into it, you will be flattened and seriously injured. If your head or trunk be caught, you would die. So:...
Page 20 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CLOTHES AND DEVICES: The under explained pictograms placed on the machine informs you of the individual protective equipement that you must wear in order to prevent risks. You must wear safety gloves to handle the machine to prevent risk of injuring hands.
Page 21 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P The understated risks and safety measure will also have to be taken into account: Keep safety distance. Avoid that anyone stay near. SAFETY PICTOGRAMS Forbidden to transport people on the machine. Risk of being electrocuted by contact with electrical line.
Page 22: Identification
HARVESTERS IDENTIFICATION RD75/90/P 5. IDENTIFICATION. The information to identify your machine is engraved on a metallic plate that is located on the front part of the frame (see image): denomination, model, brand, serie nº, etc. WHEN YOU NEED TO CONSULT OUR TECHNICAL STAFF, IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET US KNOW THE MODEL AND SERIE Nº...
Page 23: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL HARVESTERS SPECIFICATIONS RD75/90/P 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. HARVESTERS RD75 / RD75P / RD90 / RD90P. § Simultaneous opening movement of umbrella and vibrating heads. § Independent regulation of the fold/ unfold speed of the umbrella. § System of orbital vibration.
Page 24 TECHNICAL HARVESTERS SPECIFICATIONS RD75/90/P OPTIONS: MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 25: Connections And Start Up
Read carefully the instruction books before to use the machine. Doing so, you will increase the using life of your harvester and you will avoid breakdown and loss of time. SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. thanks you for buying a harvester. Our staff is at your disposition. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 26: Identification Of Main Parts
HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 7.2. Identification of main parts: The main parts of your HARVESTER are shown on the next two photos so that you can get used to your new machine. Two-engine shaking head. Rear hydraulic central with quick plugs and counterweight bulks.
Page 27 HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P Front part of the hydraulic central. Back part of the hydraulic central. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 28 HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P Front part of the harvesting box. Front part of the harvesting box. (hitching and connections). MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 29: General Indications
HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P 7.3. General indications: Once you have checked that the delivery is correct and that you have read and identified the main parts of your machine, it is important that you take into account some general considerations: §...
Page 30: Hitching To / Unhitching From The Tractor
HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P 7.4. Hitching to / unhitching from the tractor. BEFORE TO HITCH THE HARVESTER, BE SURE TO HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE SECTION ABOUT SAFETY MEASURES, BECAUSE THIS OPERATION INVOLVES RISKS. If your machine is to be hitched to a vehicle, you will use its hitch head.
Page 31 TO WORK WITH THE MACHINE, YOU MUST ALWAYS USE A VEHICLE THAT HAS ENOUGH CAPACITY TO DO SO. In any case, only the staff authorized by Solano Horizonte S.L. will attach the harvester to the tractor because it is a very important operation that will determine its good working, its yield and efficiency, and its working lifetime.
Page 32: A) Hitching Points Of The Rear Part (Hydraulic Central)
STARTING UP HARVESTERS RD75/90/P A) Hitching points of the rear part (hydraulic central). To mount the hydraulic central onto the tractor, you will have to join their respective hitching parts. To do so, first you will have to put the tractor in position so as to to have its hitching parts as near and headed as possible on the corresponding hitching parts of the machine.
Page 33 HARVESTERS STARTING UP STARTING UP RD75/90/P Drawings of rear connection points between the machine and the tractor. Rear view of the tractor. Rear view of the hydraulic central. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 34: B) Top Link Arms
STARTING UP HARVESTERS RD75/90/P B) TOP-LINK ARM. Once you have hitched the bottom points (see point A), you can hitch the top- link arm of the tractor to the top third hitching point of the hydraulic central (see its position on the “Rear view of the hydraulic central”).
Page 35: C) Hitching The Harvester
HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P C) Hitching the harvester. The front part of the harvester (i.e. the set harvesting box-shaking head) has to be hitched on the lifting arms of the front-loader (see under photo). As for the front-loader, we advise you to chose the model as short that can offer you its manufacturer, so that the harvester is as near as possible to the tractor thus making easier to manœuvre and reducing the lever effect.
Page 36: D) Hydraulic And Electrical Connections
STARTING UP HARVESTERS RD75/90/P D) Hydraulic and electrical connections. Once you have hitched mechanically the harvester on both the rear and front parts to the tractor, you will wave to connect them hydraulically. This connection is made through a set of long hydraulic pipes thick-enough, whose length will depend on the tractor.
Page 37 HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P You will make electric connection of the light signallling device (if your machine has ine) and of the control box by using standardized plugs that have to be connected to the plug of the tractor. Example of electrical plugs on harvesters.
Page 38: E) Cardan Shaft (Rear Part)
HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P E) Cardan shaft connection (rear part). Once you have hitched the harvester (as explained in previous points), you will have to connect the cardan shaft to the tractor’s PTO shaft on one side, and to the shaft of the hydraulic central’s mutliplying gearbox on the other side.
Page 39 HARVESTERS STARTING UP RD75/90/P Put the safety chains that will prevent the plastic protection tubes from rotating, making sure that the chains will not hinder the articulation movement of the spline connectors while they are working. If the PTO shaft is too long, you will have to reduce its length by cutting the same measure on the metallic part and on plastic one (see manual of instructions of the PTO shaft).
Page 40: Identification Of The Functions Of The Control Box
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROTECT THE CONTROL BOX FROM RAIN AND FROM THE NIGHT HUMIDITY BECAUSE IT IS AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE. ONLY THE STAFF OF SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. IS ALLOWED TO OPEN THE CONTROL BOX AND MANIPULATE ITS INTERNAL PARTS.
Page 41 To rise the shaking head. To close umbrella: arms of the umbrella fold. To lower the shaking heads. To angle transversally the head leftwards (this movement is an option on RD75 & RD75 P models). To open the shaking heads.
Page 42: Joystick Control (Option)
CONTROL BOX HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 8.1. Joystick control (option). If you have bought this option, functions are as follow: MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 43 (this last movement is an option on RD75 & RD75 P models).
Page 44: Electronic Connections Box
ELECTRONIC HARVESTERS RD75/90/P CONNECTIONS BOX 9. ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS BOX. This is the box shown hereunder on the photo. Inside there is an electronic card that receives and transmits all the instructions of movements from the in-cab control box towards the harvester: it transmists instructions and coordinates movements of the various electro-valves that open and close the hydraulic circuits that run the movements of each element.
Page 45 ELECTRONIC HARVESTERS RD75/90/P CONNECTIONS BOX INSIDE THE CONNECTION BOX: USER WILL ONLY HAVE ACCESS TO IT TO CHECK THE FUSE (B). IF THE FUSE BLOWS, NONE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE IN-CAB CONTROL BOX WILL WORK (B). ONLY AUTHORIZED STAFF IS ALLOWED TO DO ANY OTHER MANIPULATION ON THIS BOX.
Page 46: Hydraulic System
HARVESTERS HYDRAULIC RD75/90/P SYSTEM 10. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. The hydraulic system is a very important part of of your machine as the good working all the elements of the harvester depends on it. We have designed the hydraulic system to use standards elements with the highest possible quality in order to avoid problems retated to running and replacement of spare parts.
Page 47 HYDRAULIC HARVESTERS SYSTEM RD75/90/P On the rear part of the box, you will find various components and devices: Distribution set: it controls the umbrella system and the head. Using its regulating system, you will adjust how these elements open and close.
Page 48: Components Of The Rear Hydraulic Central
HYDRAULIC HARVESTERS SYSTEM RD75/90/P 10.2. Components of the rear hydraulic central: You will find the following components on the rear hydraulic central: Counterweight. Radiator to cool the oil of the hydraulic system. Oil tank. PTO shaft to drive the multiplying box that runs the hydraulic central.
Page 49 HYDRAULIC HARVESTERS SYSTEM RD75/90/P The multiplying box and pumps are on the bottom part of the tank. Their functions are: The multiplying box adapts the rotations of the PTO shaft to the needs of the set of pumps (V W X).
Page 50 HYDRAULIC HARVESTERS SYSTEM RD75/90/P There are electrically-driven distributors (see image) between pumps and the devices they run, and they are located on one of the rear side of the harvester. If you need to read instructions about the various functions of your machine, please go to section 8 about the in-cab control box (8.
Page 51: Umbrella
If the canvas gets damaged, we strongly advise you to repair it by sowing it or patching it up. Consult the Spare Parts Department of SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 52: Regulation Of The Closing/Opening Speed Of The Umbrella
HARVESTERS UMBRELLA RD75/90/P 11.1. Regulation of the closing/opening speed of the umbrella. If the closing/opening speed of the umbrella is not adequate, you will have to use the regulator that is shown in the hereunder photo to rise or lower the speed.
Page 53: Misalignment Of The Canvas Of The Umbrella
HARVESTERS UMBRELLA RD75/90/P 11.2. Misalignment of the canvas of the umbrella. A) The canvas is tight but it does not close well on the front part: Secondary arms (radius) and fundamentally driving arms have slided down and, as a result, the canvas is too tight. So the 2 driving arms cannot overlap when you unflod the umbrella.
Page 54 HARVESTERS UMBRELLA RD75/90/P IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO AVOID ANY MOVEMENT OF THE TRACTOR FRONTWARDS OR BACKWARDS WHEN THE UMBRELLA IS OPEN AND/OR IN HARVESTING POSITION. Should the tractor move, the driving arms and/or the hydraulic cylinder that closes the pincer heads could force against the trunk and damage any of these two important parts of the harvester, and even deteriorate the rack system of the closing of the umbrella.
Page 55: Extension Kit To Increase The Diametre Of The Umbrella (Option)
It is better to have it done by SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U’s staff in order to be sure to have it well mounted. Nonetheless, this option can be mounted on second-hand harvesters, without being necessary to have it done in our factory. This option can be mounted at customers’...
Page 56: Shaking Head
HARVESTERS SHAKING HEAD SHAKING HEAD RD75/90/P 12. SHAKING HEAD. There is no doubt that it is the main element of your harvester. It has to be in a good state and to work properly for many reasons, among which two of them are very important.
Page 57 SHAKING HEAD HARVESTERS RD75/90/P The head is fixed on three points (see photo 12.01) for RD-75: two on the front part with special chains and through two mobile arms that adapt themselves to the position of the shaking head all the time; one elastic rubber bushing (C). For...
Page 58: Additional Bulks
SHAKING HEAD HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 12.1. Additional bulks. While the head is vibrating, and according to the necessary strain with regards th the diametre of the trunk being shaked, the hydraulic circuit has been designed so as to send an extra-pressure to the cylinder that opens/closes, linking it to the vibrating circuit through a choke device and a check valve.
Page 59 HARVESTERS SHAKING HEAD RD75/90/P Remove the cover by removing the screws (see photo 12.02). Photo 12.02 NEVER START RUNNING THE HEAD, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, IF YOU HAVE NOT FIXED BACK CORRECTLY THE COVER (A). IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS! Then,...
Page 60: Peelers
PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 13. PEELERS If you have bought a model with the letter “P” (RD-75 P ou RD-90 P), your machine has two peelers that features an external helicoidal grid and a central axle with rubber star pieces located to get the maximum efficiency, one on each side of the box.
Page 61 PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P To regulate, you will use the knob and counter-nut (C). First, loosen counter-nut (C): turn it anti-clock wise. Then, use the knob (B). If you turn it clockwise (tightening), you will reduce the speed of rotation; if you turn it anti-clockwise (loosening), you will increase the speed of rotation.
Page 62: Maintainance And Replacement Of Rubber "Stars" Of Peelers
PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 13.2. Maintainance and replacement of rubber "stars" of peelers. You must wear safety gloves and safety boots. Maintainance operations are not free of hazards and accident risks. Even when the peeler is run at an adequate speed, the rubber star pieces will experience a natural wear due to work.
Page 63 PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Once you have opened the peeler, remove the 2 screws (photo 13.05) and the screw from the end of the shaft, so that you can remove the bearings of the shaft of the peelers (C). Then, pull out the shaft on which rubber star pieces are mounted (photo 13.03).
Page 64 PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Put the set on the support bracket (photo 13.07) on one of the external corner of the box, and remove the nut that blocks the rubber star pieces with the spanner that is supplied with the machine for this purpose. Remove the rubber star pieces from the shaft.
Page 65 HARVESTERS PEELERS RD75/90/P Photos 13.09 et 13.10 On the first two rows, you have to line up the point-ends of the stars (H). (1 row = 2 rubber star pieces). From the third rows on, you have to put the stars in staggered rows (I).
Page 66 PEELERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Replacing the rubber star pieces is easy and do not require any special tool. It is very important that these rubber star pieces are in a good state to get a good working efficiency from the peeler.
Page 67: Worm Screws
HARVESTERS WORM SCREWS RD75/90/P 14. WORM SCREWS. Harvesters are equipped with a worm screws system (see under photo) to regulate the rhythm that peelers are fed with fruits at. They are driven by hydraulic engines that are run by hydraulic pumps (see previous section about hydraulic components).
Page 68: Rubber Parts
RUBBER PARTS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 15. RUBBER PARTS. 15.1. Rubber "trunk-closing" piece. Rubber “trunk-closing” pieces are aimed at closing the open space around the “mouth” of the harvesting box by adapting themselves around the trunk to, thus preventing fruits from falling on the ground. When the umbrella is closed, rubber “trunk-closing”...
Page 69 RUBBER PARTS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Rubber “trunk-closing” pieces are wearing parts. You will have to change them when they have worn away. It is important to always work with rubber “trunk-closing” pieces in a good state in order to harvest efficiently.
Page 70: Rubber Arms Of The Head
RUBBER PARTS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 15.2. Rubber arms of the head. These arms are very important to get the best output from the vibrating pincer head of your harvester Normally, these arms should not deteriorate if you keep the protection canvas that is wrapped around it in a good state (see photo).
Page 71: Head Elevation
HEAD ELEVATION HARVESTERS RD75/90/P It is important to always work with rubber arm pieces pieces in a good state (without crack nor damage). If you see a rubber piece of the arm in a poor state, replace it at once with a new one.
Page 72: Oil Tank
HARVESTERS OIL TANK RD75/90/P 16. OIL TANK. The oil tank is on the rear part of the machine. Tank level (with a thermometer to check oil temperature) stands on its front part (in the working sense). On the top part there are a plug that goes to the hydraulic circuit of the machine, a cover that allows to open the tank and to do maintanance when necessary, and a lip with lid to fill the tank.
Page 73: System Of Oil Filters
OIL FILTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 16.1. System of oil filters. We mount 2 filters on our machines. The first one is the suction filter that is located inside the oil tank. To reach this filter, remove the cover (A). You have to change this filter each other campaign.
Page 74 If you have any doubt, consult competent authorites on these matters. Request the filters to your dealer or the Spare Parts Department of SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. You should review the spare parts book of your machine for more information.
Page 75: Automatic Working Sequences (Option)
AUTOMATIC HARVESTERS RD75/90/P WORKING SEQUENCES 17. AUTOMATIC WORKING SEQUENCES (Option). You have the possibility to buy, whether when you order the harvester or later, the option of automatic working sequences, which allows operators to perform a series of working sequences by pressing one touch on the control box, with 2 vibrations.
Page 76: Programmation
AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC HARVESTERS WORKING WORKING RD75/90/P SEQUENCES SEQUENCES 17.1. Programmation. PROGRAMMING THE MODE OF VIBRATION: To work with two vibrations, stop (i.e. disconnect it) the machine and put the “DIP 1” on position “ON” Press keys “HOME” + OK and switch on.
Page 77 AUTOMATIC HARVESTERS WORKING RD75/90/P SEQUENCES You can have 8 functions if you work with two-vibration mode, or 6 if you work with one-vibration mode: Written on display To set up timer of Mode 2 vibrations Mode 1 vibration Orden 1...
Page 78 AUTOMATIC HARVESTERS WORKING RD75/90/P SEQUENCES Once you have set up all the parameters, press to leave configuration To leave the configuration menu and go back to screen in standbypress the “HOME”. (House symbol) To restore original configuration : unplug the cable of the control board, press keys “HOME”...
Page 79 AUTOMATIC HARVESTERS WORKING RD75/90/P SEQUENCES If you do not want to restore original configuration, you just have to unplug agin the cable of the control board. Youcan aso keep pressing the “HOME”key until an asterisk “☼” appears. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 80: Kit For Young Trees (Option)
KIT FOR YOUNG HARVESTERS TREES RD75/90/P 18. KIT FOR YOUNG TREES (in option) We have designed this kit for young trees which are producing fruits in order to avoid damaging them, and also to avoid damaging the shaking head. This kit is made up of various elements to make easier reaching trunks with smaller diametre, to soften the grip if the shaking head and to get a more efficient vibration for these kind of trees (see picture).
Page 81 KIT FOR YOUNG HARVESTERS TREES RD75/90/P 1) Screw 2) Washer 3) Safety nut 4) Piece to reduce the opening width of the head (only on left arm). 5) Piece to displace the trunk stop. 6) Softer cushions. 7) Softer rubber canvas for arms.
Page 82 KIT FOR YOUNG HARVESTERS TREES RD75/90/P To install the kit: 1. Start with installing additional bulks if necessary. See point 12.1 more information if necessary. 2. Then remove the cushions, releasing the rubber canvas and the cushions’ supports. See point 15.2...
Page 83 KIT FOR YOUNG HARVESTERS TREES RD75/90/P 6. Check that all bolts and screws are well tight. Do not forget that your machine has strong movements while working. NEVER THROW AWAY WORN RUBBER PIECES Waste and residues must be elimintated in a place designed for this purpose.
Page 84: Guidelines On Almond Harvesters
GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 19. GUIDELINES ON ALMOND HARVESTER 1. TRACTOR Tractor is one of the main points that growers have to take into account when they plan to buy a harvester, because it is a voluminous and heavy machine that will have a cantilever effect on the tractor.
Page 85 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P § The more HP your tractor has (generally, more HP means more weight), the better you will work (quicker, easier, and safer). You will also avoid unpleasant situations on uneven grounds. § In order to consider to mount a harvester on a fruit tractor, you will have to take into account not only HP, but also the weight of the tractor.
Page 86 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P The weight of the HARVESTER is about 1.290 Kg. To give you an idea about cantilever effect on the tractor, the length between the hitching points and the end of the box is box is 3,10 m.
Page 87 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Secondly, pruning is also important to give a good orientation to the main branches, so that they will not obstruct the umbrella of the harvester when it folds/unfolds. The arms of the umbrella pivot at a height of about 1,70 m, occupying all the volume included in the area of the radius of the umbrella multiplied by the height of its arms.
Page 88 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Thus, it is very difficult, and even impossible, to define what is the narrowest framework possible. Let’s take an example for a plantation at 4x4 metre with an Ø 6- m umbrella (shorter than standard umbrella, with height of arms would be around 1,50 m).
Page 89 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 3. OPTIONS FOR YOUNG TREES Working with young almond trees is different from working with normal ones. To take them into account, we have designed a set of options with three major goals: § To give a better protection to young trees adapting the vibrating to their needs.
Page 90 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 3.1. Softer cushions and cushions’s rubber covers. The bark of young almond trees is softer than bark of adult trees. It is even softer if they are irrigated. To take it into account, we propose a set of softer cushions y cushions’...
Page 91 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P When the rod gets too much inside, the spacing between the piston and the cap of the barrel gets reduced, and two harmful efects may happen: a) As tho oil layer between the piston and the cap of the barrel is much smaller, its shock-absorbing effect is reduced, or even void.
Page 92 GUIDELINES ON HARVESTERS HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 3.3. Piece to guide to trunk. All the area of the trunk must be caught by the head. You will shabe better a tree if you catch it leaving the extremity of the head at the trunk level (but being...
Page 93 Our vibrating heads for almonds (RD75, RD 90 & RT65) are mounted with two shaking engines featuring different cylinder capacities to unbalance vibrations and get better results. Mixed models (RD75 MIX, RD 90 MIX & RT65 MIX) has a different system, with one engine.
Page 94 (maybe a bit less or a bit more, depending on the trunk, on if it is an irrigated plantation or not, etc.). ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CONSULT US If you need more information, contact Solano Horizonte S.L.U.’s technical staff, or our dealer’s. PAY ATTENTION: IF YOU WORK IN VACUUM, THE CYLINDER OF THE HEAD CAN GET BROKEN, AND THE FRAME OF THE HEAD CAN EVEN GET CRACKED.
Page 95: Unloading Fruits
UNLOADING HARVESTERS RD75/90/P 20. UNLOADING FRUITS. As previously explained, fruits are driven to a hopper. The harvester is equiped with electrical sensors and an indicator so that you can see when the hopper is full and needs to be emptied.
Page 96 UNLOADING HARVESTERS RD75/90/P The harvester can be lifted at height superior to four metres. Once you have placed the harvester above the unloading machine/device, press the key that activates the hatch (see section and drawings about the control box) to open it as shown on the photo below and have fruits falling into the machine/device located under it.
Page 97 HARVESTERS UNLOADING RD75/90/P When you are unloading and the hatch is opened, we advise you to manipulate the control of tipping of the front-loader so as to move the box to unload it well. IMPORTANT: CLOSE THE HATCH OF THE HOPPER.
Page 98 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P ANNEXE CONVERTING THE HARVESTER TO WORK WITH PISTACHIOS AND DRY FRUITS RD75/RD90 MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 99: Annexe Converting To Pistachios & Dry Fruits Harvesting
CONVERSION TO HARVESTERS DRY FRUITS RD75/90/P 21. INTRODUCTION In option, you may have bought a set of parts to convert your almond harvester into a pistachios and dry fruits one. You will do so by mounting some elements like covers after having dismounted the peelers.
Page 100: Dismounting The Peelers
CONVERSION TO HARVESTERS DRY FRUITS RD75/90/P 22. DISMOUNTING THE PEELERS To dismount peelers, you will have to: Loosen the screws as on photo 20.00 and remove the joint of the cardan from the shaft of the support of the engines (be careful not to lose the cotter pin).
Page 101 CONVERSION TO HARVESTERS DRY FRUITS RD75/90/P In order to dismont the protection covers of the worm screws of the peelers, as on photo 20.02, you will have to remove the hooks and the screw (E). Photo 20.02 Put the hooks back into their place when you have removed the protection covers in order to tie again the canvas.
Page 102 EFFICIENTLY AS IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO, IT MAY GET DAMAGED OR IT MAY DAMEGE TREES, WHICH WOULD NOT BE UNDER GUARANTEE. We recommend you to contact Solano Horizonte or its dealer if you need more information about your harvester and the accessories you need to get the maximum yield of your machine.
Page 103: Dismounting The Fruit-Driving Worm Screws
CONVERSION TO HARVESTERS DRY FRUITS RD75/90/P 23. DISMOUNTING THE FRUIT-DRIVING WORM SCREWS To dismount them: Remove the hydraulic pipes of the superior part, as on photo 02-00, and put a pipe that will connect both ends Loosen the set screw as on photo 02.01, remove...
Page 104 CONVERSION TO HARVESTERS DRY FRUITS RD75/90/P Dismount the plates as on photo 02.03, by removing their fixing screws. Photo 02.03 To go back to the almond harvesting configuration, you will have to reverse the procedure. Regarding the parts that you have removed and dismounted, it is very important to store them in a safe, easy-to-remember and humidity- proof place.
Page 105 FITTINGS, ASSEBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF THE PARTS OF THE MACHINE, CONSULT THE SPARE PART BOOKS THAT IS GIVEN WITH THE MACHINE. Do not hesitate to consult Solano Horizonte S.L.U. or its dealer if you have any doubt. We will give you the information that you need.
Page 106: Considerations While Working
CONSIDERATIONS HARVESTERS WHILE WORKING RD75/90/P 24. CONSIDERATIONS WHILE WORKING. While working, you must pay attention to the following points: § You must check visually that oil levels are correct. Read the section of this manual about maintainance. § Do not let branches, ropes, papers and any other objects accumulate into the fruit hopper, as it could create obstructions.
Page 107: Annexe Maintainace Of The Harvester
HARVESTERS RD75/90/P ANNEXE MAINTAINANCE OF THE HARVESTER MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 108: Levels
HARVESTERS LEVELS RD75/90/P 25. LEVELS. The harvester is run through hydraulic circuits. So, it is important to check regularly their levels. If you see some leak, even a small one, it will have to be repaired and, you will have to pay special attention until it is repaired.
Page 109: Rotation Multiplyer Box Of Pumps
You can use genuine oil of the kind HV-68. SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. or its dealer can provide this oil. 25.2. Rotation multiplyer box of pumps. The multiplying box stands below the oil tank. As you can see on the below photo, it has a round visual checkpoint on one side.
Page 110 HARVESTERS LEVELS RD75/90/P If you have to handle one or various pump(s), you will have to shut off the valve of oil exit which stands on the inferior part of the tank to avoid any unexpected leakage (see photo). Once you have finished, open the valve of oil exit in order to allow the oil to be driven to the pumps.
Page 111 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Oil has to be changed every 500 WORKING HOURS. You can use genuine oil of the kind SAE-90 PE. SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. or its dealer can provide this oil. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 112: Measuring Working Pressures
PRESSURE HARVESTERS RD75/90/P MEASURING 26. MEASURING WORKING PRESSURES. The various hydraulic circuits of harvesters RD75 RD90 have in common two pressure check points (B), as you can see on the below photos. Take into account that: (A) Pressure of the shaking head has to be 180 bar.
Page 113: Greasing Points
HARVESTERS GREASING POINTS RD75/90/P 27. GREASING POINTS. As you can see on next page’s photos, greasing points are prefectly located and marked with the following letters: (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), y (J). You will use consistent grease, as used for tractors and other kinds of machinery.
Page 114 HARVESTERS GREASING POINTS RD75/90/P Top view of the harvester. Side and front views of the harvester. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 115: Uncoupling The Machine
HARVESTERS UNCOUPLING RD75/90/P 28. UNCOUPLING THE MACHINE. You must wear safety gloves and safety boots. Maintainance operations are not free of hazards and accident risks. Once the harvesting campaign is over, you will have to unhitch the machine and to store it. To do sor: You must have prepared an area to store the machine (see section about storing recommendations).
Page 116 HARVESTERS UNCOUPLING RD75/90/P Then, once you have checked and are 100% sure that the central rests perfectly on its bracket, unfasten the third coupling point and the two lower coupling points of the hydraulic central from the rear lifting arms of the tractor, to fully separate them.
Page 117: Storing Guidelines
HARVESTERS STORING RD75/90/P GUIDELINES 29. STORING GUIDELINES. § As for any other machine, clean it (if possible with pressure water). § Check all the systems. If there are some oil leak(s), fix the problem(s). Do not wait until next campaign because you may forget where the leak(s) come(s) from.
Page 118: Important Recommendation
HARVESTERS RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS RD75/90/P 30. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS. Like for any other mechanical machine, you will have to follow a series of rules if you want to use it properly, in order to avoid doing bad manoeuvres that could damage seriously your trees and/or your machine or impede to harvest properly.
Page 119 HARVESTERS RECOMMENDATIONS RD75/90/P As long as the shape of the tree makes it possible, we advise you to position the shaking head twenty-five centimetres above the harvesting box. Doing so, you will get a better output from the head. Centre as much as possible the trunk of the tree with respect of the “mouth”...
Page 120: Possible Problems And Potential Causes
BREAKDOWNS AND HARVESTERS FAILURES RD75/90/P 31. POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL CAUSES. Some problems may happen while working, sometimes because of the use, sometimes because of misuses and negligence, and sometimes for accidental reasons. In this section, we try to inform you about possible problems and how to solve them adequately.
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Page 123: Control Box Safety
CONTROL BOX HARVESTERS SAFETY RD75/90/P 32. CONTROL BOX SAFETY. IMPORTANT WARNING! For safety reasons, and regarding the electronic devices that we use to manufacture our machine, which include the in-cab control box that is standard on all our machines, you will have to: PROTECT FROM RAIN THE CONTROL DEVICES THAT REMAINS OUTSIDE THE CABIN OF THE TRACTOR.
Page 125: Conditions Of Warranty
HARVESTERS RD75/90/P CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 126: Introduction
ANY ALTERATION OF THE STRUCTURE OR OF ANY OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. WILL CANCEL AUTOMATICALLY THE WARRANTY B. VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY.
Page 127: Hydraulic And Mechanical Parts & Components
HARVESTERS CONDITIONS OF RD75/90/P WARRANTY C. HYDRAULIC AND MECHANICAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS. The under-listed hydraulic and mechanical parts and components will be under warranty: § Bearings. § Oil seals. § Multiplying box. § Pumps. § Engines. § Distributors. § Regulation elements.
Page 128: Hydraulic Components & Parts Excluded From Warranty
(see previous points about it); and any element, including the ones which are in the list of elements under warranty, whose problem is due to a misuse, or to a handling and/or modification which has not been previously approved by SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 129: Structural Elements
§ Other elements, like front-loader, can be supplied by the customer and, in case they are mounted to the harvester by SOLANO Horizonte S.L.U. upon request of the customer, they are not part of the harvester and so, the warranty is responsibility of the company that manufactured those elements.
Page 130 CONDITIONS OF HARVESTERS WARRANTY RD75/90/P The following elements are excluded from warranty: - WITHOUT WARRANTY - § PTO shaft. § Canvas. § Arms of the umbrella. § Hydraulic cylinders of the rack-system (see point about hydraulic components). § Hydraulic cylinder of the arms of the head (see point about hydraulic components).
Page 131: Administrative Procedure
HARVESTERS CONDITIONS OF RD75/90/P WARRANTY H. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE: Parts will be sent from our warehouse with a dispatch note and their prices, and will be invoiced and charged on the customer’s account. Once the part has been replaced, the customer will have to send the damaged part to our company, where we will issue a reception note.
Page 133: Notes
HARVESTERS RD75/90/P NOTES MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 135: Declaration Of Conformity
HARVESTERS RD75/90/P DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY The hereunder signing company: SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. CORVERA (Murcia) Ctra. Fuente Alamo, 1. Spain Declares, under its responsibility, that the machine: Brand: ......SOLANO HORIZONTE. Type: ........Model: ......Serie Nº: ....Year of manufacturing: ....
Page 136 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 137: Certificate Of Delivery Of The Manual Of Instructions
§ The manual of use and maintainace of the machine (book or DVD). § Instructions about the correct handling of the machine. § Explanation about the functions and possibilities of handling of the machine. § I have received the book of guarantee. SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. CUSTOMER. Signed: Signed:...
Page 138 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Next page is a copy to be returned signed to Solano Horizonte S.L. in order to certify that this manual of instructions has been delivered along with the machine. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 139: Certificate Of Delivery Of The Manual Of Instructions (Copy)
§ The manual of use and maintainace of the machine (book or DVD). § Instructions about the correct handling of the machine. § Explanation about the functions and possibilities of handling of the machine. § I have received the book of guarantee. SOLANO HORIZONTE S.L.U. CUSTOMER. Signed: Signed:...
Page 140 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 141 This document is not part of the goods purchasing contract. All the information contained in this document belongs to Solano Horizonte S.L.U. Reproduction in whole or in part without Solano Horizonte S.L.U.’s permission is prohibited. MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 142 HARVESTERS RD75/90/P Ctra. Fuente Álamo, 1. 30153 CORVERA (Murcia) – Spain. Standard: 34+ 968-38 01 13 Fax: 34+ 968-38 04 68 repuestos@solano-horizonte.com export@solano-horizonte.com www.solano-horizonte.com MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS...

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SOLANO HORIZONTE RD75 Instruction Manual

2 Introduction

3 Safety Measures

4 Safety Pictograms

5 Identification

6 Technical Specifications

7 Connections and Start up

8 Identification of the Functions of the Control Box

9 Electronic Connections Box

10 Hydraulic System

11 Umbrella

12 Shaking Head

13 Peelers

14 Worm Screws

15 Rubber Parts

16 Oil Tank

17 AUTOMATIC WORKING SEQUENCES (Option)

18 KIT for YOUNG TREES (Option)

19 Guidelines on Almond Harvesters

20 Unloading Fruits

Annexe Converting to Pistachios & Dry Fruits Harvesting

21 Introduction

22 Dismounting the Peelers

23 Dismounting the Fruit-Driving Worm Screws

24 Considerations While Working

Annexe Maintainace of the Harvester

25 Levels

26 Measuring Working Pressures

27 Greasing Points

28 Uncoupling the Machine

29 Storing Guidelines

30 Important Recommendation

31 Possible Problems and Potential Causes

32 Control Box Safety

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