Leo 18 GT: Operating and Maintenance Directives
Leo 18 GT: Operating and Maintenance Directives
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LEO 18 GT
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Foreword page 3
Foreword
Buying with this product, you have such an elevating machine which will sure you that
you are able to work about to 17.7 m height /Leo 18GT/ with low operating cost in abso-
lute safe and comfort.
The type Teupen Leo 18 GT is a elevating machine, which is equipped with one electro
hydraulic control, as well as, it is self-powered elevating machine with cage and built-on a
rrubber caterpillar and it can be operated with simple handling.
The type Leo 18 GT self-powered lifting machine with cage, which was constructed that
the operator is able to travel with the machine, to actuate the supports from the cage
and, of course, to work safely a-high.
You can expect a fail-safe operating from the Teupen Leo 18 GT self-powered lifting ma-
chine if before first installation you read thoroughly the operating and maintenance in-
structions which are on the next pages.
Operating guide contains important instructions in connection with the expertise and
economic operating of the elevating machine. Attention of the operator helps to avoid
dangerous situations, reduces the maintenance costs and loss time, furthermore helps to
increase the expected lifetime of the machine.
Any arbitrary modification or supplementation work executed on the machine cause loss
of the warranty.
As long as the EU legislation according to technical standards and the use of machines
on public road are not harmonised,
it is not allowed to use the machine in any other country than where it has been used the
first time if the documentation is not altered and approved by the producer in cooperation
with the authorities of that other country.
After reading of the operating and maintenance instructions, you have still additional
questions you can call up our service-department.
The Teupen Leo 18 GT elevating machine with cage can be used for elevating of
persons and devices. The total load can be maximum 200 kg, which value is limited and
calculated for the cage.
Operating methods of the machine which are different from the above regulations are not
functional. Teupen Hungária KFT does not take any responsibility for damages arisen in
consequence of non functional operation.
Functional operation means:
− all the instructions of the operating guide shall be kept, and
− all maintenance instructions shall be kept as well.
To work on the electrical equipments or next to them can only be, if those were switched
off from the electrical circuit and no current state have checked by a measurer.
WARNING! IMPORTANT!
For all types of For all types of
information that should be information the ope-
taken into account in rator should take into
order to prevent account in order to
personal injuries.
protect the machine.
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Available accessories:
Chart 1
The main part of the Leo 18 GT cage-elevating machine
Chart 2
The moving diagram of the Leo 18 GT self-powered cage-elevating machine
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ATTENTION!
The support end-switch works only if the ground is right secure.
The lifting arm support locates on a bogie. The hydraulic engine, which is reinforced by
flange, assures rotating movement of the lifting arm support.
The rotation can be worked out by a self-closing worm-gear drive.
ATTENTION!
The elevating machine may use only if the chassis is set up from the
level within ± 1º
The elevating machine has a demountable cage, because of the reducing of the
transporting length and it is able to go through narrow opening. In case of the
demountable cage, the superstructure will not operate, only self-propelling movements
are possible. The weight of the aluminum cage is 34 kg.
− The outriggers can be actuated by the manual directional control valve which are
placed on the lifting arm support.
The actuating of the rubber caterpillar tracks can be done by the manual directional
control valve which are placed on the lifting arm support or optionally by the cord
control system (3m).
− The moving of the working basket can be done from the basket control panel which
is before the working basket /cage/ by the joysticks and the turning of the buttons.
This is a special bogie is able to assure the self-powered of the machine on the extreme
ground too. The outside wide of the caterpillar track can be changed between 0.78-
0.98m by mechanically.
The drive of the caterpillar tracks is hydraulic one and the movement of those can be
controlled:
- By hand hydraulic arms which are located on the lifting arm support.
In that case, the maximum speed is 1.5 km/h, which one can be controlled
proportionally by the removing of the arms.
- By electrical cable /about 3m /, which cable must be connected to the socket on the
lifting arm support. The required directions can be changed by the turning
switches. In that case, the maximum speed is 0.5 km/h
Please read through the operating and maintenance directives carefully before operating
the machine and please take care of keeping the below mentioned safety instructions to
avoid personal injuries and other damages.
Please take care of keeping the operating and manintenance directives for the
explosive engine and the worm-gear drive as well!
It is strictly prohibited to cut out the safety devices, for example the limit
switch.
1.3.8 Meaning of the warning and informative signs placed on the machine:
Take care of the traffic! Not for lifting, as crane or as side tractor!
Working on a busy place
protruding parts must be
assured!
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Warning!
Engine shall be
shut off before
refuelling!
WARNING!
relays, as well as diodes, are different one another.
their wrong sostitution can seriously endanger the machine
safety.
this intervention is allowed only by qualified personnel
CA01917
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ATTENTION!
Remove the plastic wheel after use. Safe storage of the plastic
wheel should be ensured at the hydraulic valves.
WARNING!
If the basket sensor or any stabilizing sensor give alarm signal
during operation (red light lights up on the control panel of the
basket), the elevating machine can only be moved to the trans-
port direction and the machine is only allowed to use for lifting
after eliminating the operating trouble.
WARNING!
It is strictly prohibited to loose the yellow marked screws otherwise
warranty shall be lost. Yellow marked screws can only be adjusted by
the authorized technician of the manufacturer.
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WARNING !
Keeping directives of the operating guide ensures safe and
secure operating of the machine!
Manufacturer does not take any responsibility for warranty claims
and damages originated from not functional operating and
missing the relevant regulations.
ATTENTION!
Person working in the cage must use protective hat and
protective belt attached to the fixing point of the cage. Person
staying on the ground must also wear protective hat.
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Running gear shall be lifted and discharged by the help of the supports (maximal
distance from the ground: 10-20 mm).
Running gear shall be lifted and discharged by the help of the supports (maximal
distance from the ground: 10-20 mm).
- Loosening one of the safety-catches (First person)
- Lowering the supports at the side of the loosened safety-catch until the running
gear reach the groung and reach the widened position. (Second person). In case
of proper setting the running gear must be fastened again!
WARNING!
Proper fastening shall be checked before operating again. Liftting arms shall be
properly fastened on both sides.
The safety operating of the machine is controlled by the following safety systems
• Check valves which are controlled by pressure and placed on all working cylinder
• Pressure limiting valve for three hydraulic cycles
- supports and rubber foots for transporting: 200 bar
- operating the superstrucrure: 140 bar
• Basket sensor (the superstructure is only able to operate in case of the properly
assembled basket.)
• The bubble glass, which is placed nearby the hand control valves, will help to
bring to the level the frame
• The switch clock for eliminating of the spontaneous starting
• The end switches, which are in the ground plates, control the safety stabilizing
• Sensors controlling the angle of the bottom arm
• Sensors controlling the end position of the bottom telescope
• FI relay (30mA),
• EMERGENCY-STOP switch on the switchboard of the basket and the cord
controlled remote-control panel
• Two levelling switches assure to remain the basket to the level. The one /
operating switch/ will allow the tilt of the basket to 3°, after that, the control will
bring to the level the basket. The safety switch in case of the failure of the
operating switch/ will stop the elevating machine after ± 10° and, after that, the
machine can only be moved by emergency control.
• Two levelling switches ensure the proper aligning of the vertical arm. The one /
operating switch/ will allow the tilt of the basket to 3°, after that, the control will
bring to the level the basket. The safety switch in case of the failure of the
operating switch/ will stop the elevating machine after ± 10° and, after that, the
machine can only be moved by emergency control.
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ATTENTION!
The adjusting and the fasten bolted connections of the safety
devices are fixed with paint or lead by the manufacturer.
These fixations can be broken up by the owner or operating only
for his or her own danger or responsibility.
The manufacturer will not undertake responsibility for those
warranty and accident consequents which have originated from
the breaking up.
ATTENTION!
Switches, which are controlling the proper levelling and aligning
the machine, are adjusted by the manufacturer. It is strictly
prohibited to readjust, reprogram these sensors or to implement
further electric connections. The manufacturer will not undertake
responsibility for those warranty and accident consequents
which have originated from the above activities.
ATTENTION!
If the basket sensor or any stabilizing sensor give alarm signal
during operation (red light lights up on the control panel of the
basket), the elevating machine can only be moved to the trans-
port direction and the machine is only allowed to use for lifting
after eliminating the operating trouble.
ATTENTION!
During operating the machine the key switch of the basket must
be in switched on position and the emergency stop buttons must
be in released position to ensure proper operation of the voice
and and light alarm signals.
Switching off the above mentioned switches is only allowed in
emergency situation or during setting the basic position of the
machine.
ATTENTION!
The hoisting machine can only be transported on a suitable size
and authorized load transport vehicle on transport position.
The hoisting machine must be fixed to the platform of the
transport vehicle with bracers.
ATTENTION!
Manufacturer and distributor do not take any responsibility for
any damage or accident occurring in consequence of the
improper transporting position.
- The arms of the elevating machine are in basic position (arms are in bottom
position, telescope is in pulled in position)
- The supports are in a pulled up position
- Safety key switch is switched off, and unplugged,
- ignition switch of the explosive engine is switched off and unplugged,
- top cover of the switching board is locked,
- machine is disconnected from the mains current,
- all coverings are tightened,
- During transporting time, neither person and nor load can not be on the cage
a) Lifting beltings which ones are roven through the marked out surfaces can only lift
the machine.
b) Frame of the machine contains a specially designed lifting part. Fork-lift truck must
use this lifting part during lifting the machine:
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Movement on ramp:
- Slope of the ramp can be maximum 20º (36%)
ATTENTION!
Elevating machine can only be operated by persons above their age of 18, who are
trained for operating the machine.
Consigner shall clearly authorize and instruct the proper persons in written form for
operating the machine.
Supervising
If more persons can expect to work with the elevating machine , in that case, the
consigner will have to tell off one inspector.
4.3 To be in operation
1. 2. 3. 4.
a.) The assembling of the basket is the same like the disassembling but the
order is reversed.
ATTENTION!
The superstructure does not operate till the locking pin has not
been placed to its bore in the suitable position.
The red signal-lamp will light on the switchboard as well as the
sound signal will run till the failure exists.
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1. Starter
rope
- 1: on
- 2: start
1. Start-Stop
Honda engine
3. Emergency STOP
2. Honda choke
pushbutton + green
lamp
4. Key switch
2. Water temperature
alarm 5. Kubota engine
There is one red telltale on the control panel for the controlling of the oil pressure (1) and
there is one for the controlling of the degree of the water temperature (2).
The control stops the engine automtically if the degree of the water temperature marking
lights.
II. Starting the Kubota engine from the control panel of the basket:
a., Switch on the key switch (4)
b., The starting up/stopping of the Honda engine with the turning switch (1)
which can be found on the control panel.
To start the cold engine, push the yellow choke button in bottom control
panel the basket, during starting with the start button.
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3. Emergency stop
4. Key switch
The alarm STOP-switch stops immediately the explosive engine, you can restart after
the discoupling the STOP-switch.
ATTENTION!
During operating the machine the key switch of the basket must
be in switched on position and the emergency stop buttons must
be in released position to ensure proper operation of the voice
and and light alarm signals.
Switching off the above mentioned switches is only allowed in
emergency situation or during setting the basic position of the
machine.
b) If the supplying of the input energy happens from extension cable, you must
keep strictly the following instructions:
• If the cable long is 40 m, the section of the extension cable must be mini-
mum 3x2.5 mm2,
• If the cable long is between 40 m and 80 m but maximum 80 m, the section
of the extension cable must be minimum 3 x 4 mm2.
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- Connect the remote-control plug to the socket, which is placed on the lifting
arm support.
- Capacity during travelling uphill with remote control: 5°.
bullet valve
Connection of the
cord controlled remote
control system.
- Set the selection switch of the control panel to the “quick moving” position.
- Push the green push button,
- Turn the bullet valve located on the lifting arm holder with 180 °
- control the rubber track movement with the two switching keys, and both
turning switches should be operated simultaneously.
- After the finishing of the traveling, the globe valve must be turned
back and pulled out the plug from the socket and, only after that, any
function of the machine can be worked.
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Emergency stop
Caterpillar track: Left
side
- the operating of the machine can be broken off any time with the
EMERGENCY-STOP button, which is placed on control panel.
ATTENTION!
Tipping Danger! Maximal angle is to crosswise direction 10° (17%)., to
forward direction: 20º(36%).
Creeping angle during forward movement: ca. 36%
Creeping angle during backward movement: ca. 28%
You never leave the elevating machine without fixing on a slope area
or ramp.
In case of slope or crosswise traveling, on the angle side of the
elevating machine, person can not stand.
On the danger slop, in case of creeping up, person can not stand
behind the elevating machine.
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• Before beginning of the traveling, you must ascertain that there is not person or any
thing in the track of the elevating machine
• Before over passing through a doorway, you must ascertain with measuring that the
doorway can be over passed.
• The traveling and the maneuvering must be executed by intensive attention
and caution
• After taking off of the basket, the gravity center will shift to the front direction of the
machine, that is why, at traveling up to the slop, the front of the machine must be in
the elevation direction.
• The machine must not be pulled
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water-gauge spirit-
level
hydraulic handling
arms
• The superstructure will only run if all support senses the bottom pressure. In
case of faulty stabilizing, the red lamp will lights and sound signal will be
audible
WARNING!
If the inclination angle is higher than ±1 degree, probably the machine
tilts or the bottom arm is not able to return to its normal position and the
stabilization is not possible any more, furthermore the machine can be
damaged due to butting on of the cage arm, therefore the machine must
not be operated if the inclination angle is higher than ±1 degree.
The safety direction of the stabilizing
• Check the free movement of the ground plates whose movement must not be
blocked by any dirt or damages. Tehcnical moving of the support system is 16
mm during stabilizing.
16 mm
• Monitor the arc movement of the supports that those do not cause personal injure
or damage of the things
• Check whether the supports bear up to suitable strength soil.
• In case of not a suitable strength soil, enlarge the surface of the soil with support
plates
• Check whether the caterpillar tracks are in uplifted position in stabilized position of
the machine.
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• In case of the right fixing of the basket, see 4.4.1 and the suitable stabilization, see
4.4.4. and, only after that, the superstructure can be operated by the josticks.
• The unsuitable basket fixing and the unsuitable stabilizing of the machine will be
indicated by a red lamp flashing on the control panel in the basket and by an
acoustical signal
• The green press-button (8), on the control panel in the basket, blocks the
spontaneous starting of the machine. If it takes the setted time between the two
controlling function, the control break. The control can be continued with pressing
the green button again. The green button will light again.
• On the control panel in the basket there are two plus slewable switches
- the starting up and the stopping of the Honda engine (3)
- a selecting switch which is able to switch the superstructure functions or the
quick travel function /if you switch the quick travel, in that case, the
superstructure can not operated./
5. Upperarm
1. Bottom arm-Bottom
telescope 6. Telescope
Feedback:
1a. Bottom arm 7. Rotating
operation
1b. Bottom telescope
8. Time control start
2. Error signals: push button and green
- outrigging, lamp
- basket pin 9. Emergency stop
- basketlevelling
- Vertical arm
levelling failure 11. Selection switch:
3. Start-Stop superstructure -
Honda engine stabilizing, quick
(option Kubota motor) moving
• The bottom arm and the bottom telescope are controlled by a joystick. Change
over is automatic, and the active function of the automatic change-over is
signed by the two green leds (1a) below the joystick..
- Bottom telescope shall only be operated in the upper position of the bottom
arm (automatic change-over is controlled by the joystick).
- Bottom arm shall only be operated in the retracted position of the bottom
telescope (automatic change-over is controlled by the joystick).
• Levelling the vertical arm is executed automatically during operating the bottom
arm (1). Levelling automatics ensures the vertical position of the arm via
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ATTENTION!
The superstructure is only able to reach the maximal working
height / platform height / if the hydraulic supports are completely
stabilized and the boom is maximum extended.
WARNING!
During the first movements move the upper telescope slightly
outwards and move the upper arm slightly upwards from the
travelling position to avoid any damage of the machine. (Execute
reverse movements during setting the transport position back).
Cage movements within the working range are controlled by the joy-
stick. Speed of the movements is proportional to the amount of the joy-
stick movements.
This control method must only be used if the person, who is in the cage, is
not able to direct the machine.
B C
A
hand-pump
Remove the plastic wheel after
use. Safe storage of the plastic
wheel should be ensured at the D
hydraulic valves. proportional valve
3. 5. 3.
4.
3.
2. 2.
2.
1. 1. 1.
4. 6. 4.
1.
shall be executed with special OVERTURING FIGYELEM!
DANGER!
care: BORULÁSVESZÉLY!
Pushing down the bottom arm is
- First the bottom telescope Az alsókar
only allowed lefelé mozgatása
after csak
pulling the
should be retracted totally. a teleszkóp
telescope in alaphelyzetbe való
its basic position
2.
- Secondly the bottom arm behúzása után
Backward megengedett!!!
sequence of the
should be moved Fordított
above sorrendben
steps való vezérlés
can result
downwards! a gép felborulásához
overturning vezethet!
of the machine.
After the adjusting of the water level, on the slope the operator can work safely with the
machine. The lever is next to the hand control valves of the supports. There is not
installed extra leaning detector on the machine.
If the machine cannot be adjusted with the hydraulic support to water level because of
the soil roughness or angle of the slope which one can be maximum 10%in that case you
must put adequate strength and surface backings under the supports.
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The selecting and placing of the backings, you must take into consideration the following
conditions:
• The load of the supports can be each about 13.55 kN
• The hydraulic supports are stressed by dynamic load for example from the rotation
of the boom and elevation dynamic effects of the superstructure which gives away it
to the soil.
Before operating, you must check that all contol valve can be moved freely. If is
necessary, the snow and the ice must be got off. If the control arms can not be moved in
chill weather , you must not attempt to move them.
If the temperature of the ambient and the machine is under 0º, the machine can only be
started according to the following steps:
• Open the valve of the hand pump, screw out the plastic wheel
- Hand wheel
- Hand pump
• The hydraulic pump must be operated about 20 minutes, while oil can warm up in
the hydraulic system, after that the wheel of the hand pump must be screw in (to
the right).
• If the work must be done on electrical equipments and next to those, then these
equipments shall be disconnected from the mains current.
• You must take care of spontaneous resetting of the voltage.
• The person, who is executing the maintenance works, must check before starting
the maintenance activities that no people and objects blocks the maintenance
works or the movements of the machines and vehicles on the specified area.
• Relevant safety instructions must be followed during operating the lifting machine.
• Control panel and power supply must be swiched off.
• Key switch must be removed.
• Proper warning signs must be displayed „ Out of Order”.
• Before beginning of the maintenance work, if the work must be done under the
elevating parts of the machine, those must be assured against falling!
In case of
changing and
repairing of the
mechnic and
hydraulic parts of
the articulated
arms must be
assured against
falling.
• Maintenance person must check the proper operation of the safety functions, the
proper fixing of the parts and protective coverings and the proper air expulsion of
the system before putting the machine into operation again after executing the
necessary maintenance works. Maintenance person furthermore must ensure that
travelling and movements of the machine are not blocked or endangered by any
objects.
• „Out of Order” sign can only be removed by the authorised person.
• Maintanence activities must be recorded in written form.
ATTENTION!
The person from the operating company, who is commissioned by the
maintenance of the machine, can only check the safety equipment and
those operating but can not reset or change those
In case damaged or badly operating safety device, for detecting, the
operating company must request the helping of the customer service.
The lead or the fixing paint, which is place on the safety device, is
only got off and repeated by the manufacturer expert.
We emphatically underline, that the beforehand mentioned works are executed by such
kind of person who does not belong to the acknowledged expert of the Teupen Hungaria
company, we will refuse all warranty demand and all responsibility which formed from the
occasional damage case.
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WARNING!
The adjusting and the fasten bolted connections of the safety
devices are fixed with paint or lead by the manufacturer.
These fixations can be broken up by the owner or operating only
for his or her own danger or responsibility.
The manufacturer will not undertake responsibility for those
warranty and accident consequents which have originated from
the breaking up.
WARNING!
Sensors, which are controlling the proper levelling and aligning
the machine, are adjusted by the manufacturer. It is strictly
prohibited to readjust, reprogram these sensors or to implement
further electric connections. The manufacturer will not undertake
responsibility for those warranty and accident consequents
which have originated from the above activities.
WARNING!
Relays, as well as diodes, are different one another.
their wrong sostitution can seriously endanger the machine safety.
this intervention is allowed only by qualified personnel
It is strictly prohibited to modify the manufacturer adjusted
parameters of the electric parts.
a.) The elevating machine was constructed, that the maintenance should be the more
simple for the user.The hydraulic pump, the engine, the hydraulic cylinder and the
control valves are self-lubricating, the supported in bearings bogie of the lifting arm
support must be filled up by lubricant and it only must be repeated in half a year.
Furthermore all the joints and slipping surfaces shall be lubricated at least once a
month with Optimol white T.
b.) The rubber track must be cleaned from the laded soil by the water of jet after usage
and after that, the lubricating points must be filled up by the described lubricant.
c.) The machine should be cleaned by the help of a jet of water or the appropriate
neutralizer after transportation or usage in saulty or corrosive medium. After
cleaning the prescribed lubrication should be made.
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Control the pull-on torque of the screws after the first 100 running hours to avoid possible
malfunctions.
Reset the specified pull-on torque of the screws:
M16
M12
Tightening screws shall be retightened after 700 running hours or at least in every sixth
month to avoid any injuries or damages.
Any small chips in the system can modify working of the bearings, therefore bearing shall
be checked regularly.
Bearings shall be checked in every 2000 running hours but at least once
a year
Missing the above mentioned checks causes damages and injuries
during operating
Bogie must be lubricated after every 100-200 running hour in case of using on rough
ground!
Lubrication of the pressure bearing shall be executed
- after every cleaning (with high pressure water or stream),
- before longer doentimes (winter downtime)
- Damages and gaskets of the hydraulic pipes must be checked at least on a monthly
basis
- Hydraulic pipes shall be replaced in every sixth years
- All parts of the machine shall be inspected visually
- Loosen bolts and nuts shall be checked
- Wearing and tension of the rubber chain must be checked
- Wearing and tension of the rubber chain must be checked
- Function of the end switches of the bogie truck shall be checked
- Proper operation of the main functions of the elevating machine shall be checked
before operating
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A-weekly
B-once a year
Chart 5
Grease
On the given points of the elevating machine, there are lubricating places with lubricating
nipples which ones are able to move on each another. See the chart 5.
The lubricant type, which you can use, the following table contains:
Oil level:
The level of the hydraulic equipment only can be checked, if the cylinders are in
basic position or the machine is in delivery position. If it necessary, the oil must be
filled up.
For the trouble-free operating of the hydraulic system and for the optimum actual output
assuring as well as for the long life operating, the adequate quality hydraulic oil will only
give warranty. That is why, we recommend the following type hydraulic oil, which ones
are suitable for the machine.
BP Energol HLP-D 22
H-LPD OEL 22
Renolin MR 5
Shell hydrol DO 22
AGIP ARNICA 22
ATTENTION!
The hydraulic oil, which is not suitable for the machine, can cause the
damage of the hydraulic system.
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Oil level
Drain plug
The checking of the oil level and state and, if it necessary, it must be refilled: Monthly
The oil change must be carried out after the first 150 hours of work, and then once a
year. To facilitate the emptying of the gearbox the oil change should be carried out while
the gearbox is warm.
Type of gearbox oil: SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 OEST
Recommended lubricants:
Viskosity: SAE 80W-90
ATTENTION!
The gear oil, which is not suitable for the machine, can cause the
damage of the gearbox. Different oils must not be mixed together.
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The engine does not There is not electrical -Check the EV relay.
start. energy supply. -Check the thermal release
of the engine
-Check the electrical
connection entireness
Either button of Check the EMERGENCY-
EMERGENCY-STOP STOP buttons. (Relieve).
Is in disconnected position.
The basket does not There is bearing pressure Check the position of the
move. on any soil plate soil plate.
ATTENTION!
The fabricator respectively the dealer will not undertake the warranty
and pecuniary responsibility such damages which derivated from the
negligence of the described maintenance of the elevating machine and
for the consequences of the accidents.
The explosive engine unit must be serviced regularly according to the maintenance
directives, which are given by its fabricator.
To the trouble-free operating, you must do the following tasks according to the described
duration
Service-department:
Fabricator:
Importeur: