EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Oy Elho AB Industrivägen 6 68910 Bennäs Finland Technical file: Johan Löfbacka Technical Product Department CTO Industrivägen 6 68910 Bennäs Finland We declare under our sole responsibility that the following product Equipment: Stone pickers Model/type: Scorpio 550...
A complete Warranty Application shall in any case be sent to ELHO within 30 days from the date when the damage was discovered or should reasonably have been discovered; or else the warranty claim will not be accepted.
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4.7 Product improvement ELHO has a policy of continuous product improvement. ELHO reserves the right to develop, improve and alter the design of any ELHO product without assuming any obligation to modify any ELHO product previously manufactured. 4.8 Consequential damage...
STONE PICKER SERIAL NUMBER You can find the serial number of the machine from the plate on the machine frame. Give the model indication and serial number when you order spare parts, by claim warranty etc. Write down the information from your machine in the fields below. This makes spare part orders easier for you in the future.
1. SAFETY 1.1. Intended use The ELHO Scorpio stone picker is intended to use on well harrowed dry soil to pick up stones from the surface of a field. It is not permitted to use machine for other purposes. 1.2. Tractor and machine noise EC Directive 86-1888-EEC and UK Noise at Work Regulations 1989 place responsibilities on employers and employees to assess and control noise at the workplace.
• Before you leave the tractor cab, stop the machine and engage the parking brake of the tractor. • Use only the original ELHO spare parts. Do not change the construction of the machine. Use the machine only for picking up stones from the surface of a field. Refer to chapter “1.1.
1.6. Safety labels on the Stone picker On the machine there are safety labels to make you aware of certain hazards. Stop the engine and remove the start key Do not go into the danger zone. There is a risk of being hit by flying objects, such as stones.
Do not reach over the rotating parts of the machine. Clogged machine may still have live power. It can start unexpectedly when unclogged. To avoid injury: Shut off tractor engine and disengage all power before unclogging. 1.7. Replacement of safety labels Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
1.8. Location of safety labels 1.9. Unloading and moving The Scorpio 550 is not designed to be lifted, when unloading or moving the machine it should be towed in the towing eye. Machines delivered with the drawbar disassembled has the towing eye mounted on front cross beam and can temporary be used to tow the machine before the drawbar is assembled.
The manufacturing complies with the strictest international painting standards for the paint and painting procedure. This ensures a long lifetime of the ELHO machines. But even a good paint surface can be damaged or scratched during transport and use. Paint in the correct color is usually most easily accessible at your local paint shop, as post and parcel transport of paint is restricted by very strict safety rules.
2.3. Transport dimensions Scorpio 550 stone picker 3,4 m 2.4 Scorpio external hydraulic unit Dimensions See figure on page 16 Weight 490 kg Hydraulic max pressure 250 bar Oil flow, PTO 450 rpm 85 l Continuous power output 25 Kw Max power peak 40 Kw Tank size...
3.2. Preparations When you start up a new machine, make sure that the machine is assembled correctly and it is not damaged. The ELHO warranty does not cover damage which are caused by incorrect assembly or incorrect operation. Make sure that the hydraulic hoses are tightened and assembled so that it allows the machine to move.
3.2.1. Adjusting the correct rotation speed for the windrower WARNING Before you disconnect or connect the machine, stop the tractor engine, engage the parking brake and remove the start key from the tractor. Any hydraulic movements from the tractor are not permitted. Use safety glasses and protective gloves! 1.
4. USE OF THE STONE PICKER 4.1. Safety devices 4.1.1. Telescopic drawbar If the machine hits an obstacle, the drawbar extends. The contained oil from the cylinder inside the telescope lifts the blade to bypass the obstacle. The drawbar returns due to the machines own weight.
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1. Stop the rotation oil flow 2. Lift up the machine 3. Reverse the rotors Scorpio 550 10.5 machines are equipped with a safety valve V3 assembled inside a plastic container on the front crosse beam. This relief valve opens if the pressure in the drain line exceed 50 bar.
4.2. How to connect the Stone picker to the tractor WARNING Before you leave the tractor cabin, stop the tractor engine, engage the parking brake and remove the start key from the tractor. WARNING Make sure that the quick couplings are clean. 1.
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3. The machine has support leg (A). Turn up the leg by: Removing the locking pin(B). • Turn the support leg (A) • Install the locking pin (B) • NOTICE The support leg on machines from series 10.0-10.2 is shorter but the function is the same.
4.3 How to disconnects the Stone picker from the tractor WARNING Make sure that the machine is in transport position, refer to chapter “4.7. Transport position” on page 29. Make sure that the transport hooks are locked! Lower the machine to the ground. Otherwise the machine can move by it’s own weight and cause personal injuries! Turn down the support leg: •...
4.4 How to connect the Stone picker to a fixed height hitch The Scorpio 550 can be connected to a fixed height hitch using the multi positional support leg and the Scorpio hydraulics. Hydraulic function 2+ lifts the machine while 2- opens the check valve and the machine go down by its own weight.
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1. In the starting position the blade is resting on ground and the drawbar is resting on the support leg. The fixed hitch in the figure below is 450 mm high and the locking pin is set in the third hole for a height range of 590-350 mm Fixed hitch, 450 mm high 2.
4.5 How to disconnect the stone picker from a fixed height hitch Below is the machine in the transport position with the support leg folded up and the blade lifted as high as possible from the ground. 1. When in the transport position fold down the support leg and insert the pin in the correct hole for your tractor hitch height.
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2. Lower the blade (2-) until the support leg carries the weight of the stone picker instead of the tractor hitch and disconnect the stone picker. 3. After disconnecting the stone picker but before you disconnect the hydraulic hose 2+ and 2- lower the blade to the ground. When the blade is resting on the ground the hydraulic system is pressure free and you can disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
4.6 Work position WARNING Keep all persons out of the work area! Unnecessary staying at the work area (field) is not permitted. • Adapt the speed of the tractor to the terrain conditions. Decrease the speed on stony and rough fields, for example. 4.6.1.
SMV triangle when the machine is on a public road. NOTICE The maximum road speed for the ELHO machine is 30 km/h. 4.8 Storage after the season • Open the windrowers covers to access the motor and gearbox. Remove possible soil inside the casing using air blow gun.
Do not try to pull up stones by force, collect only loose stones. Use appropriate machinery (e.g. excavator or cultivator) to loosen the stones. The ELHO warranty does not cover damage which are caused by incorrect operation. Before you start to collect stones: •...
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4.9.2 Adjustment of working depth The machine has two working depth ranges. The right and left cylinder strokes show the machine working depth range according to the rotation resistance. Automatic adjustment of working depth: 1. Start the rotation. 2. Lower the blade to the ground. 3.
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4.9.3 Other driving instructions Hilly conditions If you operate the machine in a hilly environment, it is recommended to drive uphill or diagonally to uphill to get the windrowers to operate properly. If you must operate the machine in downhill, it is recommended to start with empty stone tank.
4.10 How to use the external hydraulic unit An external hydraulic unit is available for the Scorpio 550, part number: 115004. The main purpose for the hydraulic unit is to provide enough oil flow and number of ports to work with the Scorpio with a tractor that does not have sufficient hydraulics.
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4.10.2 Connecting the Stone picker to the hydraulic unit 1. Connect the stone picker to the hitch on the hydraulic unit (A). 2. Connect the hydraulic hoses from the stonepicker to the valvebock on the hydraulic unit according to the label. Refer to figure.
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4.10.3 Disconnect the hydraulic unit 1. Lower the stone picker until the blade is resting on the ground. Fold down the support legs (B) and lower the hydraulic unit to the ground. Disconnect the hydraulic unit from the tractor three point linkage NOTICE You do not need to disconnect the Scorpio from the hydraulic unit If you need to disconnect the stone picker from the hydraulic unit fold down the stone pickers...
4.11 Working with the hydraulic unit The Hydraulic unit has a four section valveblock from walvoil, SDM140. The valve block is designed for a continuous flow of 85 l/min which is obtained when the PTO is working at 450 RPM. WARNING The recommended RPM for the PTO when working with the stone picker is 450.
WARNING Function nr. 2 (2+,2-) and nr.3(3+,3-) must be connected to the same hydraulic source. These two functions exchange oil, if they are connected to two different sources one will be emptied on oil and the other will be overfilled with oil. The SDM140 valve block is not pressure compensated, the oil will always take the easiest way.
WARNING Improperly maintained and poorly adjusted brakes can be weaker and will wear out faster and may lead to failing brakes. The brake lining need be checked every two years or after 1000 working hours. The minimum liner thickness is 2mm. To check the liner thickness you need to disassemble the brake drum: •...
5. MAINTENANCE WARNING Before you perform maintenance, stop the tractor engine, engage the parking brake and remove the start key from the tractor. Any hydraulic movements from the tractor are not permitted! Use protective gloves! WARNING Before you perform any maintenance under the machine, make sure that the machine is supported! To make sure a long and trouble free use of the machine, keep the machine clean and follow the maintenance instructions.
5.1. Maintenance position 1. Lift up the stone tank (A). 2. Lift up the limiters (B) manually. 3. When you lower the stone tank, the tank goes against the limiters (B). 5.1.1 Jack point When doing any work with the wheels disassembled support the frame on the jack point (C) and the blade (D).
5.2. Hydraulic hoses WARNING HYDRAULIC OIL INJECTION HAZARD! Connecting or disconnecting hydraulic components that are under pressure causes an injection hazard. Always make sure that the pressure is released before any maintenance work. Replace the hydraulic hoses with new ones after an interval of 6 years. Perform regular inspections of the hydraulic hoses to find possible damage.
If your machine is equipped with a hydraulic unit you also need to check and maintain the gearbox on the hydraulic unit. • A Filler plug/ breather • B Oil level eye • C Bottom plug TYPE OF OIL QUANTITY OF OIL CHANGING INTERVAL SAE 80W90 EP Up to the oil level eye(B) (1 l) After the first 50 hours of use,...
5.5 Inlet rotor WARNING Before you perform maintenance, stop the tractor engine, engage the parking brake and remove the start key from the tractor. Any hydraulic movements from the tractor are not permitted. Use safety glasses and protective gloves! 5.5.1. Rotor tines repair welding If the rotor tine is worn to groove (A).
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3. Remove the surface plates (C). 4. Tape the rubber sticks (D) in place to facilitate installation. 5. Attach the surface plates (C) with the bolts (A and B). 6. Tighten all bolts. 7. Make sure that the tines go close enough to the blade. The clearance is set with the limiter chains.
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5.5.3. How to replace the limiter chains NOTICE RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Do not operate if limiter chain (A) is damaged or broken. The broken rotor tine goes too deep and can cause damage to the machine. Do not operate if limiter chain (A) is damaged or broken. The broken rotor tine goes too deep and can cause damage to the machine.
5.6. Windrower 5.6.1. Tines repair welding The windrower tines (A) cannot be replaced individually without welding. The original length of the windrower tine (A) is 13.5 cm. If the windrower tine (A) is worn to 11.5 cm. Repair the tine in order to the machine work correctly. 1.
5.8 Lubrication Use correct grease for the lubrication points. Refer to figure. Lubrication point Maintenance interval Joints Lubricate every 20 hours Rotor bearings Lubricate every 8 hours...
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Stones stay on the Too low working depth. Make sure that the working depth field. is correct. Increase the working depth. Uneven field. Harrow the field. Stones are not Incorrect working depth. Make sure that the working depth entering machine.
7. FINAL DISASSEMBLY OF THE STONE PICKER WARNING Keep all persons out of the work area! It is not permitted to stay under the hanging load. Also use protective gloves. • Make sure that you use appropriate and validated lifting devices/slings/chains on all lifting works.
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