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20 HP Mini-Track Gas Loader
Owner's Manual
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious
personal injury.
Item #2232003
READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 20 HP Mini-Track Gas Loader Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #2232003 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a NorTrac™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Safety and Product Labels ........................9 Before Each Use ..........................10 Operating Instructions ........................13 After Each Use ............................. 20 Maintenance ............................21 Troubleshooting ..........................30 Parts Diagram ............................

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use The NorTrac 20 HP Mini-Track Gas Loader is used for digging, carrying materials, grading, landscaping, ground maintenance, site preparation, and snow removal. With optional attachments (sold separately), the 20MTL is capable of sweeping, trenching, and more. The steer loader is designed for operation in small and limited-access spaces.
  • Page 5 ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. •...
  • Page 6 the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using. • Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
  • Page 7 ⚠WARNING OPERATION • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting the engine. Only start the engine from the operator's position. • Do not operate any of the control levers (including auxiliary lever) unless you are standing with both feet on the platform and firmly holding the grip handles.
  • Page 8 Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain could overturn the loader unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use only NorTrac-approved attachments. Attachments can change the stability and the operating characteristics of the loader unit. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. •...

  • Page 9: Safety And Product Labels

    Fire Hazard Danger Decal Rotating Parts Warning Decal Crush Hazard (Body, Access Panel) Warning Decal Operational Warnings Decal (Impact, Rollover, Electrocution, Fall, General) Start-up/Shut-down Instructions Decal Nameplate NorTrac Decal Lifting Hook Decal EPA Evap Compliance Decal Page 9 of 35...

  • Page 10: Before Each Use

    Before Each Use ⚠WARNING • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. • Before digging, have the area marked for underground utilities, and do not dig in marked areas. Also, be aware of the location of objects and structures that may not be marked, such as underground storage tanks, wells, and septic systems.
  • Page 11 • Clear debris in your work area. • Know and mark the location of any utility lines. Checking for Debris Note: The engine will overheat if it is operated with a blocked grass screen, a dirty or plugged cooling fin, and/or a cooling shroud removed. 1.
  • Page 12 Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Position the unit on a level surface, lower the loader arms, and turn off the engine by turning the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key. 2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Use a funnel to add fuel (as specified above) to the fuel tank, filling until the fuel reaches 2-3 inches (60-70mm) below the top of the tank.

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    1. Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is started and after every 25 hours of operation. The fluid type is H68 or equivalent. The hydraulic tank capacity is 33 liters. 2. Position machine on level surface. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine. 3.
  • Page 14 • Before operating the loader unit with an attachment, ensure that the attachment is properly installed and a genuine NorTrac-approved attachment. • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the machine;...
  • Page 15 Important: Ensure the auxiliary hydraulic levers #3 and #4 are in the center position before attempting to start the engine. The most common cause for an engine not starting, not turning over fast enough, or the battery not having enough power, is that the auxiliary lever has been left on or knocked into gear and the engine is trying to start under load.
  • Page 16 Operator Controls ⚠WARNING • Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting the engine. Only start the engine from the operator's position. • Do not operate any of the control levers (including auxiliary lever) unless you are standing with both feet on the platform and firmly holding the grip handles.
  • Page 17 Travel Speed Select Lever (Lever 5) Push forward to select high speed and push backward to select low speed. Operating hydraulic functions while traveling in high-speed mode will reduce machine travel speed. Drive Control Levers (Levers 6 and 7) • To move forward in a straight line, push the drive control levers (6 and 7) forward equally.
  • Page 18 Instrumentation Panel Hydraulic Oil Pressure Indicator When the indicator is in the green range, it is normal. When the indicator is in the red range, stop the loader and replace the oil return filter. Fuel Gauge When the pointer is in the red range, the fuel is low. Stop the engine and refuel. Charging Indicator When the indicator is on the right of “0”, it is charging.
  • Page 19 Connecting the Bucket or Optional Attachments IMPORTANT: Use only manufacturer approved attachments. Attachments could change the stability and operating characteristics of the machine. The warranty of the machine may by void if used with unapproved attachments. IMPORTANT: Before connecting any attachments to the machine, make sure mount plates are free of dirt and debris.

  • Page 20: After Each Use

    7. Move the auxiliary hydraulics lever forward, backward, and back to the neutral position to relieve hydraulic pressure at the hydraulic couplers. 8. Remove protective covers from the hydraulic couplers on the machine. Connect covers together to prevent contamination during operation. 9.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Moving a Non-functioning Machine ⚠WARNING • Never tow the machine! Hydraulic damage may occur. 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine. 2. Lift the entire machine off the ground using proper lifting equipment attached at the identified lifting points and move the machine.
  • Page 22 Keep container nozzle in contact with the tank during filling. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Make any necessary repairs before restarting. • Use only genuine NorTrac replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Page 22 of 35...
  • Page 23 Maintain the machine by adopting a program of routine repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Also refer to the engine manufacturer’s instruction manual for additional information about engine maintenance.
  • Page 24 If the filter or filter housing is damaged, stop the engine immediately and replace the damaged components. Failure to stop the machine when the air filter or housing is damaged could result in permanent engine damage. Loader Arm and Adaptor Plate Bushings 1.
  • Page 25 3. Lower the loader arms, chock the track, and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop then engine. Remove the key. 4. Place the end of the hose in a pan. Remove the drain plug by turning counter-clockwise and allow engine oil to drain until empty 5.
  • Page 26 Replacing the Fuel Filter ⚠WARNING • Never re-install a dirty filter. 1. Lower the loader arms and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine. Remove the key. 2. Clamp the fuel line between the fuel tank and the fuel filter or move fuel shut-off valve to the “Closed”...
  • Page 27 • Never drain gasoline near an open flame or where a spark may ignite gasoline fumes. • Never smoke while handling fuel. 1. Park the machine on a level surface to assure fuel tank drains completely. 2. Lower the loader arms and turn the ignition key to the OFF position to stop the engine. Remove the ignition key from the key switch.
  • Page 28 Replace the Hydraulic Filter Check Hydraulic Lines After every 100 operating hours, check the hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration. Replace all moving hydraulic hoses every 1500 hours or two years, whichever comes first. Make necessary repairs before operating.
  • Page 29 10. Refill the hydraulic tank with approximately 33 liters of H68 hydraulic oil. 11. Clean up any spilled fluid. 12. Start the engine and let it run for about two minutes to purge any air from the system. Stop the engine and check for leaks.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    4. Change the crankcase oil. Refer to engine’s manual. 5. For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add a stabilizer/conditioner additive to the fuel tank. a) Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). b) Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank. Refer to the fuel tank section. c) Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
  • Page 31 2. Clean and tighten electrical connections 2. Electrical connections are corroded or for good contact. loose. 3. Contact the NorTrac Technical Service 3. The relay switch is defective. department (1-800-521-0438). 1. The auxiliary hydraulics lever is not in the 1. Move the lever to the neutral position.

  • Page 32: Parts Diagram

    Possible Cause Corrective Action 3. Inspect and tighten or replace as 3. Traction pump drive coupler is loose or needed. Contact the NorTrac Technical broken. Service department for parts assistance. 4. Inspect and repair or replace as needed. 4. Pump and /or wheel motor is defective or Contact the NorTrac Technical Service damaged.

  • Page 33: Parts List

    Sprocket Track Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call NorTrac Customer Service and Technical Support at 1-800-521-0438. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent that either may apply to any NorTrac TM tractor or crawler / bulldozer, shall be limited in duration to the periods of the express warranties shown above, and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded.
  • Page 35 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 35 of 35...

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