Scorpion

Instructions for transporting the machine at the port (Scorpion)

1. Instructions for transporting the machine at the port (Scorpion)

1.1 For port personnel

1.1.1 Contact information

Europe

These times are Finnish time (UTC+2)

Mo - Fr 08.00–21.00 (8:00 am - 9:00 pm)

Tel. +358 20 7688400

 

 

 

 

  

North America

Central time

Mo-Fr 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tel. +1 715 369 4833

China

Zhao Rujin
Local time 8 am – 5pm
+86-1827 8962 157

 

 

 

Brazil

These times are UTC-3
Mo–Fr 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tel. +55 11 4795 4600

  

 

 

1.1.2 For port personnel

IMPORTANT: Before moving the machine at a port, closely watch the video instructions presented on these pages. The language of the subtitles for the video instructions can be changed from “subtitles” in the “settings” menu at the bottom of the video.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that there are no persons within the machine’s danger area.

IMPORTANT: In case of problems, contact an authorised PONSSE service.
IMPORTANT: The crane control switch is in the OFF position. Do not switch on the crane control switch. When the crane control switch is switched on, the crane can be moved. Do not move the control handles. If the crane needs to be moved, contact an authorised PONSSE service.

 

 

1.2 Lifting and fastening the machine for transportation

WARNING: Verify the machine’s actual weight before lifting!
Machine model Machine weights starting from without optional equipment
Scorpion 21 700 kg
Scorpion King 22 200 kg
Scorpion Giant 23 000 kg

 

Centre of gravity

2 Engine heater (optional equipment)

When the temperature is below -10 °C, it is recommended that the engine heater is used before starting the engine. The heater is to be used for 30–60 minutes depending on the ambient temperature.

  • Starting the heater: press button 1, and the heater will start in a few seconds
  • Heater shutdown: press button 1 again, and the heater will stop in a few seconds

Start the engine (see the next chapter) and allow the engine to run idle for as long as the engine heater was on in order to recharge the batteries.

 

IMPORTANT: If the engine heater is different from the heater in the image, please contact an authorised PONSSE service.
3 Before starting engine and starting engine

 

Note: The Steps / harvester head transportation stand switch (2) is on because the hydraulic steps in front of the machine act as the harvester head’s transportation stand.

 

 

 


 

WARNING: Make sure that all other switches are OFF.
WARNING: Make sure that there is nobody in the danger area of ​​the machine.
IMPORTANT: If the machine needs auxiliary starting current, contact an authorised PONSSE service.

Before starting the engine, make sure that

● frame stabilization is on (3)

● the parking brake is on (4)

● the step switch is on (2)

● the driving direction selector is in the neutral position (1)

ATTENTION: Do not let the engine speed exceed 1,200 rpm before the hydraulic oil warms up; higher running speed of the engine may damage the hydraulic system.
 
4 Lights

3 Working light selector buttons

4  Low beam / high beam

5 Emergency light

6 Turning signal indicators

7 Parking lights and headlights

  • 0 = OFF
  • 1 = parking lights and switch background light
  • 2 = parking lights and headlights

8 Working lights ON/OFF

9 Cabin interior lights:

  • 0 = OFF
  • 1 = interior lights with door switch to activate the lights
  • 2 = interior lights (all on)
5 Driving the machine
DANGER: The crane control switch is in the OFF position. Do not switch on the crane control switch. When the crane control switch is switched on, the crane can be moved. Do not use the switches in the control handle or switch panel unless stated otherwise in the instructions. If the crane needs to be moved, contact an authorised PONSSE service.
6 Stopping the engine

6.1 Normal engine stop

 

6.2 Emergency engine stop

 

The engine stops by pressing the emergency stop push button (11 or 13) until it bottoms. The parking brake is activated automatically (the parking brake switch (12) remains in the OFF position). The hydraulic operations stop. The power and electric functions remain active.

The engine cannot be started when the emergency stop button is down. Release the button by turning it clockwise.

Before restarting the engine, switch the parking brake switch to the ON position.