Standard Operating Procedure for ERO Defoliator by fmrgroup

ERO defoliator STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Introduction FMR Group Ltd has developed a range of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all FMR and ERO machines. SOPs make use of pictures and concise wording to clearly demonstrate key functions and maintenance requirements of FMR and ERO viticulture equipment. SOPs do not replace technical manuals, company specific SOPs, risk assessments and training systems. SOPs are handy tools in your personal preparation and understanding of the machinery you will operate. They have been created for your safety and to assist you in your job. If you require specific instruction, your first action must be to contact your immediate supervisor who will ensure you and your colleagues are safe and clear instruction is given.

Introduction ERO Defoliator SOPs:

Models Elite Single In Row (SIR), Elite Double In Row (DIR), Elite Roll- Over (RO), Profi Single Over Row (SOR) and Profi Double Over Row (DOR) all operations are the same. In design some areas differ.

Purpose: To instruct and assist in the safe and effective operation of an ERO Defoliator

Content Safety................................................................ 5 1 Safety equipment signs................................. 5 Safety information.......................................... 6 Basic information............................................ 9 Machine descriptions................................... 10 Technical data.............................................. 14 Hydraulic requirements................................ 15 Quick start instruction.................................. 16 Set-up machine.............................................. 17 Mounting...................................................... 18 Connect Joystick Controller......................... 22 Multi Mast..................................................... 24 Horizontal width adjustment......................... 25 Setting Defoliator parallel............................. 26 Toggle clamp................................................ 27 Impact protector........................................... 28 Inclination..................................................... 29 Vibration damper.......................................... 30 4

Operation........................................................ 31 Test run........................................................ 32 Working with the Defoliator.......................... 33 Joystick Controller....................................... 35 Cleaning......................................................... 37 During the season........................................ 38 1 Lubrication................................................... 39 Lubrication & End of season....................... 40 Storage........................................................... 41 Elite............................................................. 42 Profi............................................................. 45 Maintenance................................................... 47 Basics.......................................................... 48 Opening the blower...................................... 49 Replacing the rake...................................... 50 Replacing the pressure springs................... 51 Leak-oil container........................................ 52 Troubleshooting............................................ 53

Safety equipment signs Symbol

Mandatory requirements

Symbol

Mandatory requirements

Read and observe the operating manual and safety notes.

Stop the engine before maintenance and repair work and remove the key.

Danger of burns!

Wear cut-resistant protective gloves when working on the knives!

Wear cut-resistant protective gloves!

Wear a full-face protection shield!

Avoid contamination of the environment!

No one may be in the danger zone when lifting frame is being lowered!

Safety information Before operating the ERO Defoliator read the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. •• The machine as built complies with the state of the art and recognised technical safety rules. When it is in perfect condition, and correctly operated and maintained, it is safe to operate. Nevertheless its use can give rise to hazards to life and limb for the user or third parties, or cause damage to the machine itself or other property. •• The machine shall only be used when it is in perfect technical condition for the intended purpose, in a safety and hazardconscious manner in accordance with the operating instructions. •• All faults, in particular those that affect safety, must be corrected without delay. •• Many accidents can be avoided by observing basic safety rules. A careful machine driver is the best way to avoid accidents. •• Never mount, adjust, clean, repair or maintain the machine when the tractor motor is running! •• Young persons less than 16 years old must not operate the Defoliator. •• When working with the Defoliator, wear close-fitting, safe clothing. •• Before starting the tractor motor, check that all control valves on the tractor are in their OFF position. •• Before starting the tractor motor and/or the Defoliator, give an acoustic warning (hoot). There must be no one within the danger zone. •• In a dangerous situation, switch off the hydraulic circuit, stop the tractor motor, and withdraw the ignition key. •• It must be possible to start machinery only by voluntary actuation of a control provided for the purpose. •• During test runs, a safety distance of at least 2 m must be observed. •• The machine is intended solely for one-man operation. When the tractor motor is running, there must be no one within the danger zone of the Defoliator. A safety distance of at least 50 meters must be maintained. 6

Safety information •• When installing or removing the Defoliator, it is best to have a crane and a second person to assist you. •• The machine must only be mounted on a stable vehicle with an approved cabin or approved roll-over bar (ROPS approval). •• Every time, before use and particularly after maintenance work or fitting replacement parts, check all hydraulic and electrical connections and make sure all screw connections are securely tightened. •• The tractor driver requires protection against flying cuttings. If the tractor does not have an enclosed cabin, the driver must wear a full-face protection shield during defoliating. •• When an enclosed cabin is used, the doors and windows must be kept closed. •• Before leaving a row of vines, switch the Defoliator off and hoot a warning. In vineyards where visibility is obstructed, install warning signs. The driver is responsible for the safety of passers-by. •• The driver must never leave the tractor unless its engine and all hydraulic control valves are switched off. The ignition key of the tractor must be removed. •• Danger of burns: Hydraulic components (valves, fittings, hoses, etc.) can reach temperatures of over 100° during operation. •• Before carrying out inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work: ○○ Move the operating lever for the hydraulic connection to the locked position. ○○ Disconnect the electrical cable from the tractor. ○○ Withdraw the ignition key. •• For all replacement parts, use only ERO original spare parts; otherwise, the guarantee is completely invalidated. •• During the working season, the hydraulic hoses must be checked daily for damage and replaced if necessary. They must never be repaired. •• Damaged hydraulic hoses and electrical cables must be replaced with new ones of equivalent quality. •• Damaged or illegible safety labels must be replaced. 7

Safety information •• •• •• ••

The Defoliator must be stored safely. The driving speed must be adapted to the surface on which you are running. The maximum permissible driving speed is 25 km/h. When driving on public roads the following points must be observed: ○○ The Defoliator must be switched off. ○○ All protective devices and guards must be fitted. ○○ Traffic laws and regulations and vehicle technical regulations must be observed. •• Safety distance ○○ A safety distance of 5 metres must be maintained when the machine is operating. ○○ During test runs, the operating personnel must observe a safety distance of 2 metres. ○○ Unauthorised persons must observe a safety distance of 5 metres. •• Personal protective equipment ○○ Full-face protection shield (when the tractor does not have a full cabin) ○○ Cut-resistant gloves ○○ Hearing protection adequate for at least 91 dB ○○ Close-fitting, safe working clothes

BASIC INFORMATION

Basic / Description Elite Single In Row 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 10

Head Sliding tube Pressure spring, safety catch Suspension Axial fan Defoliator head Grooved roller Rubber roller Hydraulic angle adjustment Multi Mast Toggle clamp Type plate Type plate on Defoliator head Read the operating manual! Remove key before repair work! Maximum permissible speed 25 km/h! Use lifting eye! Safety distance! Do not reach into the defoliator head! Distance to rotating parts! Hand injuries!

Basic / Description Elite Double In Row 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Head Suspension, right Axial fan Defoliator head Grooved roller Rubber roller Storage frame Joystick Controller Hydraulic angle adjustment Multi Mast Suspension, left Toggle clamp Suspension, right Type plate Type plate on Defoliator head Hand injuries! Read the operating manual! Remove key before repair work! Use lifting eye! Safety distance! Do not reach into the defoliator head! Distance to rotating parts! Be careful with leaking high-pressure liquid! Maximum permissible speed 25 km/h! 11

Basic / Description Profi Single Over Row 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Defoliator head Outer slide tube Inner slide tube Top cutter Side elements Mounting Mounting for over-row element Turboknife V-belt pulley V-belt Bottom-cutter knife Base plate Joystick Controller HR mounting with lateral inclination Storage frame Be careful with leaking high-pressure liquid! Observe safety distances! Do not reach into the top cutter! Hand injuries! Maximum permissible speed 25 km/h! Remove the key before repair work! Read the operating manual! Use lifting eyes!

Basic / Description Profi Double Over Row 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Sliding tube left Head left Head right Sliding tube right Suspension right Suspension left Defoliator head left Defoliator head right Grooved roller Rubber roller Joystick Controller Axial fan Pre-cutter Storage frame Hydraulic angle adjustment Multi Mast Type Plate Maximum permissible speed 25 km/h! Read the operating manual! Remove the key before repair work! Type Plate Defoliator! Do not reach into the top cutter! Safety distance! Distance to rotating parts! Be careful with leaking high-pressure liquid! Hand injuries! 13

Basic / Technical data Elite SIR

Elite DIR

2.0m x 1.5m x 0.9m

2.4m x 2.4m x 0.9m

2.9m x 3.0m x 2.0m

Weight max.

345 kg

535 kg

1260 kg

Picking length

490mm

Drive hydr. motors

Hydr. motors with bottom-cutter knives

ca. 140 bar

ca. 160 bar

3 bar

Oil flow rate

16 - 18 l/min

32 - 36 l/min

Temperature

ca. 80째C

Roller speed

500 - 560 rpm

500 rpm

Axial fan speed

2000 - 2250 rpm

Working speed

2.5 - 5 km/h

Dimensions [W x H x L]

Working pressure Return line pressure

Roller speed, top-cutter

Profi SOR

Profi DOR

ca. 170 bar 3 bar

3 bar 80 - 100 l/min

Basic / Hydraulic requirements Hydraulic requirements Check the specified oil flow rate and measure the specified pressure with a suitable gauge only at the plug-in coupling where the Defoliator is connected. The hydraulic hoses must be inspected on a daily basis during the season. The hose lines must be replaced if one or more of the following defects are identified during inspection: •• Damage of the outer layer down to the braiding •• Embrittlement of the outer layer •• Deformation not corresponding to the natural shape of the hose •• Leakage •• Damage to hose fitting. •• Hose slipping from fitting •• Utilization period (max. 6 years) exceeded (DIN 20066)

The pressure hose has a red marking.

The return hose has a blue marking.

Use only original ERO hydraulic hoses! 15

Quick start instruction Installation •• Install the Multi Mast on the tractor with the aid of the hydraulic lateral inclination. •• Secure the Defoliator to the Multi Mast. •• Connect all hydraulic hoses and the electrical cable to the tractor. Working with the Defoliator •• Drive the tractor to the start of the first row of vines. •• Switch the Defoliator on at the Joystick Controller. •• Drive into the row. Drive so that the guide plate is very close to the row of vines. •• Observe how the Defoliator works. Make sure it is not damaging the grapes. •• Take care that the trellis posts are not being disturbed. •• Switch the Defoliator off before you leave a row. Cleaning after defoliating •• Water may penetrate when cleaning with a high-pressure tool. •• Electrical equipment, switchgear, sockets or ball-bearing must never come into contact with a water jet! Clean the machine after every use. •• Do not use cleaning additives. •• It is particularly the rollers and the exhaust openings that require cleaning. •• Clean the air ducts and radiator grille on your tractor daily. •• Use a scraper to thoroughly clean deposits from the blades of the axial fan. 16

SET-UP MACHINE

Set-up / Mounting Elite Installing Multi Mast 1.

Fasten the tractor hitch to the tractor

Bolt the mounting bracket to your tractor. Take care that it is securely seated on the tractor.

Hang the mounting device of the Multi Mast on the tractor bracket.

Tighten the mounting device to a torque of 195 Nm

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Set-up / Mounting Elite Mounting Elite to Multi Mast 1.

Use the two lifting eyes at the right and left ends of the head to lift the Defoliator and Multi Mast with a crane or fork-lift truck so that you can mount it safely.

Fit the head with the Defoliator to the Multi Mast. Take care that the hydraulic hoses are behind the mast.

Insert the two securing screws through the head and mast. Use the upper screw to mount the flow divider on the head.

Then securely tighten the clamping screw on the left side of the head and tighten the two securing screws.

Set-up / Mounting Elite Connect hydraulic hoses for Elite with Joystick Controller

Connect the hydraulic hoses of the Defoliator to the hydraulic block of the Joystick Controller.

The hoses are paired and carry colour markings.

Set-up / Mounting Profi Mounting Profi The ERO Defoliator PROFI is delivered completely assembled on a storage rack. You only have to fit it into the tractor bracket and screw it on securely. 1.

Fasten the tractor hitch to the tractor.

Hang the Defoliator with the two inner lifting eyes to the crane.

Hang the Defoliator with the mounting plate on the mounting bracket of your tractor.

Screw the mounting plate to the mounting bracket.

Set-up / Connect Joystick Controller Joystick Controller / Requirements for the tractor Hydraulics •• One single-acting control valve with detent •• One pressure-free return connection direct to the tank. •• One pressure-free leak oil connection direct to the tank.

Electrical system •• To ensure correct operation of electrical controls, the tractor alternator must produce a charging current of at least 25 Amp. •• The system voltage must be 12 Volt. •• The tractor must have a two-pole socket with 16 Amp. fuse. •• Before starting for the first time, check the polarity of the 2-pole socket on the tractor.

Joystick Controller / Connect control panel

Mount control panel near the driver’s seat. Joystick must be positioned so that the driver can comfortably operate it.

Take care that the tractor’s functions (steering, ...) are not affected or hindered by the control panel.

Connect 2-pin electrical connector from control panel to socket on your tractor. The socket must be protected with a 16 Ampere fuse.

Set-up / Connect Joystick Controller Joystick Controller / Connect hydraulics Clean the plug-in couplings on the hydraulic hoses of the Defoliator and the tractor before connecting them.

NOTICE When connecting hydraulic hoses, always connect return hose first. When disconnecting hydraulic hoses, always disconnect return hose last.

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Connect the return hose (blue) on the Defoliator to the plug-in coupling of the pressure-free return hose of the tractor.

Connect the leak-oil hose (green) to the plug-in coupling of a second pressure-free connection on the tractor. (Should there not be a second pressure-free connection, have a second one installed in a specialist workshop.).

Connect the pressure hose (red) from the hydraulic block to the plug-in coupling of the single-acting control valve with detent on the tractor. Bundle the hoses and route them carefully on the tractor, for example on the engine cover. There must be an adequate distance to hot surfaces (exhaust system ...),at least 100 mm. 23

Set-up / Multi Mast Multi Mast adjustment Before you carry out the function check, make sure that the hydraulic hoses are connected correctly. The hydraulic mast must move up and down easily. The locking screws should not have too much play but also not be tightened too firmly. Move the hydraulic mast with the function on the joystick. If the hydraulic mast does not extend, check the following: •• Locking screws •• Hydraulic hose connections on the tractor •• Flow in the plug-in couplings •• Tractor’s hydraulic system If the hydraulic mast is fully extended, push the control valve in the opposite direction and hold it in this position: The hydraulic mast moves down. Lock tab

Pressure pad Retaining screw 24

To adjust the sliding linings: •• Completely lower the hydraulic mast. •• Remove all retaining screws. •• Remove all the lock plates. Then turn all the locking screws by hand against the inside tube of the hydraulic mast. Now tighten all the locking screws using a torque wrench set to a tightening torque of 4 Nm (3 ft-lbs). After adjusting, put the lock plates back into place on the hydraulic mast. Tools required: •• 1 open-end wrench, 13 mm •• 1 open-end wrench, 30 mm •• 1 torque wrench

Set-up / Horizontal width adjustment Horizontal width adjustment of Elite

C Counter nut Clamping screw

Undo the clamping screws and push the sliding tube in the head to the required position.

Clamp the sliding tube with the found clamping screws. Finally, tighten the counter nuts on the clamping screws.

Set-up / Setting Defoliator parallel Setting DIR Elite parallel

Undo the 4 clamping screws on the alignment bearing.

Then loosen the slide bearings on the head.

Now swing the Defoliator head forwards or backwards until it is parallel with the Defoliator head on the other side.

After setting the two Defoliator heads parallel, first tighten the 4 clamping screws on the alignment bearing, and then readjust the slide bearings (see top).

Set-up / Toggle clamp Setting the toggle clamp Should the toggle clamp be adjusted so that it is too loose or too tight, you can readjust it.

Safety latch

To open the toggle clamp push the safety latch to the rear and lift the toggle clamp lever upwards.

Turn the closing hook clockwise or counter-clockwise until it is in the correct position. Turn clockwise -------- to tighten Counter-clockwise ---- to loosen

Set-up / Impact protector Setting the impact protector The compression spring on the suspension of the Defoliator head can be adjusted to set the force required to fold the impact protector. Compression spring on pivot

Loosen

Tighten

Adjusting screw Locknut Even when running on a steep slope, the Defoliator head must not swing back of its own accord. •• If the impact protector is set too loose: loosen the locknut and tighten the adjusting screw. It must, however, be possible to swing the Defoliator head back by hand. •• If the impact protector is set too tight: loosen the locknut and loosen the adjusting screw. After setting, re-tighten the locknut securely.

Set-up / Inclination Setting the inclination You can adjust the inclination of the leaf stripper using an upper linkage. Auxiliary equipment provides the option of adjusting the inclination with a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder from the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat.

Upper linkage

Clamping screw

Hydraulic cylinder

Clamping clip

Loosen the clamping clip on the upper linkage and undo it by a few turns.

Then undo the clamping screw at the pivot point of the Defoliator. New set the angle of the Defoliator by rotating the upper linkage. After adjusting the angle, retighten the clamping screw and the clamping clip.

If a hydraulic or electric cylinder is fitted you can make the adjustment conveniently from the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat. To permit this, the clamping screw must always be sufficiently loose to permit movement of the Defoliator about the pivot point.

After adjustment, the Defoliator head should always be positioned parallel to the surface of the foliage. 29

Set-up / Vibration damper Setting the vibration damper There is a choice of three different degrees of damping: strong, weak or medium.

Strong damping On uneven ground, when the Defoliator swings violently during running, the “Strong” damper setting must be selected. With this setting, make sure that there is not too much pressure on the row.

Weak damping On level, predictable ground, you can use the “Weak” damper setting. If you then find that the Defoliator swings excessively, you must change the setting.

Medium damping If neither the strong or weak settings are suitable, there is a medium setting option.

To select the setting: 1. 2. 3. 30

Push the locking pin through the hole in the rectangular tube. Then replace the screw at the lower pivot point with an M12 x 130 screw. Use this screw to secure the damper. Move the upper mounting of the damper to the required hole in the damper bracket.

OPERATION

Operation / Test run Test run Make a test run with the Defoliator before you start to work with it. •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Are all screws securely tightened? Make sure none of the hydraulic hoses are damaged. Are all the hydraulic hoses securely tightened? Are the two rollers free to turn? Does the axial fan rotate? Is the machine in perfect operating condition? Are all protective devices and guards fitted?

If you find any defects when making these checks, correct them before you start the trial run. Safety routine •• •• •• •• •• ••

Start the tractor and let it run at a tick-over. Switch on the single-acting control valve with detent. Switch the Defoliator on at the rocker switch on the Joystick Controller Slowly increase the speed of the tractor engine. Check that there are no leaks from the hydraulic hoses. Try out all the possible adjustments of the Defoliator.

After a successful trial run, you can start to use the machine in the vineyard. 32

Operation / Working with the Defoliator Working if the Defoliator 1.

D 4. 5.

Drive the tractor between the rows of vines you want to defoliate. Remove the transport security pin. To do this, remove the spring clip and pull out the security pin. Replace the security pin in the middle hole and secure it with the spring clip. The security pin now functions as an end stop. Remove the security pin from the hydraulic lateral inclination. Switch the Defoliator on at the easy-to-use control valve on the tractor. Switch on the Defoliator at the rocker switch on the Joystick Controller. Increase the speed of the tractor engine slowly until the Defoliator reaches the necessary cutting speed. Continue next page 33

Operation / Working with the Defoliator Working if the Defoliator 6.

Use the Multi Mast to adjust the height of the Defoliator.

Drive with the Defoliator very close to the row of vines. Take care that the trellis posts are not being disturbed and the Defoliator heads not contact the ground. Now drive at a speed of about 2.5 - 5 km/h along the row. Adapt the running speed to the vineyard and soil conditions. By continually adjusting the position and the driving speed, you can avoid damage to the grapes. Now, at the end, drive out of the row and switch the Defoliator off at the Joystick Controller. On a hillside, always make turns up the slope. Now drive to the start of the next row and start stripping again in the same way.

10.

11. 12.

Operation / Joystick Controller Joystick Controller / Overview

C B D E

Joystick

Control buttons

Emergency stop

Toggle switch (On/Off)

Arm rest

The joystick moves very easily. It can only be moved through a few centimetres to the right and left, and forwards and backwards. The joystick must be moved only gently without substantial force. Forwards

Additional button

To the left

To the right

Additional button

Backwards

Toggle switch •• You can start running the Defoliator with the toggle switch. •• The toggle switch is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the Defoliator from being switched on accidentally. •• Push the safety lock down and switch on the toggle switch. The safety lock does not have to be pressed down to switch off. Emergency stop •• In an emergency situation switch off Defoliator by pressing the emergency stop button. This switches off all functions. •• After pressing the Emergency stop button, it is essential that you switch off the toggle switch on the control panel. •• Before the Defoliator can be switched on again, the Emergency stop switch must be unlatched by pulling the button upwards until you clearly hear it click. 35

Operation / Driving on public road Driving on public road

NOTICE The following requirements must be met for driving on public roads: •• The machine is switched off. •• The protective equipment is attached. •• The machine is as close to the tractor center line as possible. •• The hydraulic mast is positioned to allow a sufficient field of vision. •• Provisions of the Road Traffic Regulations & Road Traffic Licensing Regulations are observed.

Push the Defoliator towards the tractor until you can insert the security pin through the hole in the square tube.

Retain the security pin with a spring clip.

Make sure that the steering of the tractor is not impeded.

In the transport position, the Defoliator must not obstruct the front lights of the tractor. If necessary, extendable indicator lights and, at night, additional headlights must be fitted to the tractor.

If the Defoliator extends to the side by more than 400 mm beyond the right hand running lights, additional running and tail lights must be fitted.

CLEANING

Cleaning / During the season Cleaning during the season Before you start to clean the machine •• Disconnect the electrical cable at the 2-pole socket •• Switch the control valve on the tractor off •• Switch the tractor off and withdraw the ignition key.

Wash the whole Defoliator thoroughly with a highpressure cleaner.

Open the toggle clamp. Swing the blower cover open.

To clean the housing you must open the blower cover.

Wash the blower fan thoroughly. Take care that the exhaust opening is always free of dirt deposits. Use a scraper to thoroughly clean deposits and dirt from the blades of the fan blades.

Cleaning / Lubrication Lubrication

One grease nipple at the bottom of the suspension on both sides of the machine.

One grease nipple at the top of the suspension on both sides of the machine.

One grease nipple on the impact protection pivot on both sides of the machine.

One grease nipple on the lateral inclination on the mast mounting.

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Cleaning / Lubrication & End of season Additional Lubrication

Elite DIR

Profi

Lubricate the positioning chain with an oil spray.

One grease nipple on each guide roller.

One grease nipple on each spherical head of hydraulic cylinder.

Cleaning at the end of the season •• First, clean and lubricate the machine •• Make a visual inspection of the Defoliator •• Check in particular: ○○ Sheet-metal parts ○○ Bearings 40

○○ The hydraulic system ○○ All parts subject to wear •• Replace defective and damaged parts. •• Use only original spare parts.

STORAGE

Storage / Elite SIR Storing Elite SIR

1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10.

11.

Push the leaf stripper into the head as far as possible towards the middle of the tractor. Push leaf stripper towards tractor until you can insert the security pin through the hole in the square tube. Retain the security pin with a spring clip. Lock hydraulic lateral inclination with security pins. Remove connecting tube from the storage frame. Move the positioning device up to the mast of the leaf stripper. Secure Defoliator with the safety screw on the positioning device. Remove the screws from the tractor bracket Raise lower part of the positioning device with the jack. Raise the Defoliator until it is clear of the tractor bracket. Before disconnecting plug-in couplings on the hydraulic lines, operate control valve several times to render the hydraulic system pressurefree. Then disconnect plug-in coupling from the Joystick Controller on the tractor.

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Storage / Elite DIR without Multi Mast Storing Elite DIR with Multi Mast 1. 2.

5. 6. 7.

Use hydraulic head to run side units together as far as possible. Push slidegate valve ear from the outside (both sides) into the slidegate valve ear of the Defoliator of at least 300mm. Set side parts of storage frame to both sides closely at the Defoliator. Correct position of slidegate valve ear, then lower mast further. Once slide tubes are seated in side members of storage frame, secure them with a bolt each side. Push both connection tubes through the side members of the storage frame. Secure connection tubes with four clamping screws. Loosen clamping screw on the head and remove the retaining screws. Then lower the mast completely. Disconnect all hydraulic hoses between Joystick and Defoliator. Take care that plug-in couplings and electric plug donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get dirty. Now drive tractor carefully away from the Defoliator.

Storage / Elite DIR with Multi Mast Storing Elite DIR with Multi Mast

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

8. 9.

Use the hydraulic head to run both side units together as far as possible. Hang Defoliator with two lifting eyes at the head to the crane. Then lock hydraulic lateral inclination with the security pins. Lock the Parallelogram. Before disconnecting plug-in coupling from the hydraulic line, operate control valve several times to relieve pressure in the hydraulic system. Then disconnect the plug-in coupling for the Joystick Controller on the tractor and the twopole connector from its socket. Unscrew the lateral inclination from the mounting bracket. Lower mast further. The lateral inclination will rise slightly. Screw Defoliator with the side inclination onto storage frame. Before disconnecting lifting eyes, check that Defoliator is securely mounted on the storage frame and the assembly is stable.

Storage / Profi without a crane Storing Profi DOR & SOR without a crane

2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7.

Move defoliator heads as close together as possible. Turn off tractor and remove ignition key. The hydraulic system must be pressure-free. Use a hand pallet truck to place the storage frame in front of the Defoliator. The lower hooks of the storage frame have to be placed below the Multi Mast. Secure the Defoliator to the storage frame with the retaining screw. Unscrew the mounting plate from the mounting bracket. Remove the 4 hexagon head screws. Raise both sides of the storage frame uniformly with the installed jacks. Raise the storage frame uniformly with the two jacks until the locating hooks are disengaged. Disconnect the electrical connection and the hydraulic hoses from your tractor. Take care that the plug-in couplings donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get dirty. Place the hydraulic hoses and the Joystick Controller on the storage frame. You can now move the Leaf Stripper easily with a hand pallet truck or a forklift truck. 45

Storage / Profi with a crane Storing Profi DOR & SOR with a crane 1.

2. 3.

6. 7.

Move defoliator heads as close together as possible. Turn off tractor and remove ignition key. The hydraulic system must be pressurefree. Hang the Leaf Stripper with the two inner lifting eyes to the crane. Disconnect the electrical connection and the hydraulic hoses from your tractor. Take care that the plug-in couplings donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get dirty. Unscrew the mounting plate from the mounting bracket. Remove the four hexagon head screws. Lift Defoliator with the crane from the mounting bracket at the tractor and place both lifting frames on the lower hooks of the storage frame. Secure Defoliator to the storage frame with the retaining screw. Place the hydraulic hoses and the Joystick Controller on the storage frame. You can now move the Defoliator easily with a hand pallet truck or a forklift truck.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance/ Basics Basics Maintenance and servicing of modern equipment as well as safety-relevant components require specialist professional training and a workshop equipped with specialist tools and test devices. Specialist service centers have the required training, experience and equipment in order to provide the most reasonably priced solution. Professional workshops can provide you with qualified help and advice. Attempts to carry out repairs by third parties or by unauthorized people voids warranty coverage. Before starting maintenance: •• •• •• •• ••

Clean the tractor and the Defoliator Switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key Pull the power plug out of the two-pole socket on the tractor Insert the safety pins in the parallelogram and hydraulic lateral inclination. Release the pressure in the hydraulic lines by switching the control valve back and forth several times. •• Have a container available for collecting escaping hydraulic oil. •• Disconnect the hydraulic line plug-in couplings to the tractor. For all replacement and repair work, always make a note of the position and number of washers and shims. These must always be installed in the same number and manner during reassembly. Damaged washers or shims must be replaced. 48

NOTICE Only genuine ERO spare parts may be used to replace any parts, otherwise guarantee will be voided.

Maintenance/ Opening the blower Opening the blower First secure the lateral inclination and the parallelogram (on both sides).

To open the toggle clamp, first push the safety latch to the rear, then lift the toggle clamp lever upwards.

Disconnect the closing hook. Open the lower toggle clamp in the same way.

You can then open the blower housing.

Maintenance/ Replacing the rake Replacing the rake

Open the blower as described on page 49.

Undo the screws holding the scraper plate and the rake. They are held by 5 screws.

Lay the new rake against the vertical mounting angle and secure it with the second and forth screws. Position the rake so that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scrape on the groove roller.

Then place the scraper plate on the rake and secure it with the first, third and fifth screws.

Maintenance/ Replacing the pressure springs Replacing the pressure springs

Self-locking nuts

Bell-crank

Pressure spring First remove the cover over the housing.

Unscrew completely the socket cap screw for the pressure spring

Remove the self-locking nuts from the rubber roller & the bell-crank

Bell-crank

Pressure spring Unhook the pressure spring from the bell-crank.

Clamp spring eye in a vice and bend spring downwards. Take bell-crank off spring and replace it. Replace pressure springs beneath rubber roller in the same way.

Maintenance/ Leak-oil container Leak-oil container

B D C

B C D

Pressure-relief valve Duplex manifold block Leak-oil container

As soon as the pressure in the leak-oil hoses is greater than 4-5 bar, the pressure-relief valve (DBV) on the duplex manifold block opens. To relieve pressure, the excess hydraulic oil is released into the leak-oil container through a leak-oil hose. This prevents damage to the hydraulic motors. Check the level in the leak-oil container several times a day.

Leak-oil container emptying After cleaning the machine (or whenever necessary) empty the leak-oil container on the head of the Defoliator 1.

Lift the leak-oil container upwards out of its holder, hold it firmly with one hand.

Unscrew the lid and empty the leak oil out of the leak-oil container.

Then screw the lid back on and replace the leak oil container in its holder.

Should you find an unusually large quantity of hydraulic oil has collected in the leak-oil container in a short time, then the leak-oil pressure in the system is too high. Reasons for increased leak-oil pressure: •• Too much hydraulic oil (incorrect setting of flow-control valve) •• Hydraulic oil too cold (temperature should be above 50°C) 52

•• Plug-in coupling on return line is not correctly assembled. •• The plug-in coupling on the return line is damaged. •• The return hose is kinked or crushed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Malfunction

Possible cause

The Defoliator does not start.

The hydraulic hoses are connected Check the incorrectly. connections. Tractor hydraulics are defective

Corrective hydraulic

hoses

and

Have the pressure and flow rate of the tractor hydraulics tested in a specialist workshop.

The Defoliator head is blocked with leaf Clean the Defoliator head. cuttings. The Defoliator does not suck in leaves

The Defoliator does not pluck leaves.

The fan is damaged.

Replace the fan

The hydraulic motor is defective.

Replace the hydraulic motor

Tractor hydraulics are defective.

Have the pressure and flow rate of the tractor hydraulics tested in a specialist workshop.

The rubber roller is not pressing firmly Check the upper and lower pressure enough against the plastic roller. springs. The rubber roller is worn.

Replace the rubber roller.

The plastic roller is defective.

Replace the plastic roller.

The pressure springs are defective.

Replace the pressure springs.

Notes

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