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Operation and Safety Manual Cummins Pre-delivery Inspection Report must be completed upon placing unit in service. Please use QR link or visit Tier 4 Final www.xmfg.com/warranty/pre-delivery-inspection-report to register online. Operation Manual PN 24988-000...
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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC (www.xmfg.com/) is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has fabrication facilities in Selma, California. In October 2013, Xtreme became the majority shareholder in Snorkel, a global aerial work platform manufacturer, which has manufacturing facilities in the US, UK & New Zealand, as well as a global sales distribution network. Find out more about Snorkel at www.snorkellifts.com.
RIGHT Replacement Manuals Replacement manuals for the XR1555 Telehandler can be ob- tained by contacting our parts department by phone or visit- ing our website: Xtreme Manufacturing LEFT Phone: (800) 497-1704 www.XMFG.com...
WARNING (Orange) used with the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Xtreme Manufacturing reserves the right to make technical Caution changes for product improvement. This manual may contain...
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Safety Read Operator Read Maintenance General Safety Manual Before Manual Before Alert Symbol Operating This Working On Forklift This Forklift Read Material DO NOT OPERATE! Know First Aid Safety Data Instructions And/ Forklift Down Sheets (MSDS) For Or Locations On For Service Or Chemicals And Work site...
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Safety DO NOT DO NOT Fasten Jump While Allow Riders Seat Dismounting On Auxiliary Belt The Telehandler Attachments Set Parking DO NOT Allow DO NOT Allow Brake To OFF Riders On Telehandler Riders On Or In Disengage Frame Or Fenders The Operator Cab Parking Brake Set Parking Brake...
Safety Employer Responsibility Operator Qualifications Under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Operators must be in good physical and mental condition, rules, employers are required to train workers about hazards with appropriate reflexes, reaction time, vision, depth related to operating and maintaining the telehandler. Suc- perception, and hearing.
Safety Warning Mounting/Dismounting • Operate the telehandler only on firm, stable surfaces. Warning Holes, obstructions, debris, loose fill, and other work site hazards could result in death or serious injury. Failure to use proper safety procedures when mounting • DO NOT allow bystanders in the work area. and dismounting the telehandler could result in death or •...
A brief description of controls, indicators, Keep the Operation and Safety Manual on and instruments is provided as a convenience the telehandler at all times. Contact Xtreme for the operator. These descriptions DO NOT Manufacturing for replacement manuals. provide complete operation instructions.
Safety If the telehandler cannot be leveled using the frame sway Warning control, do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition telehandler or have the surface leveled. Operators must be properly trained and qualified to operate this specific telehandler. Warning Know the location, learn the specific purpose, and demonstrate safe and proper use of all...
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Safety NEVER allow passengers to ride • Start, stop, travel, steer, and brake smoothly. on the telehandler. DO NOT allow • Load, unload, and turn the telehandler on level ground, riders on the frame or operator when possible. cab. Allowing passengers to ride •...
Safety Load Safety Caution Never attempt to create Diesel Exhaust Fluid by mixing agri- Warning cultural grade urea with water. Agricultural grade urea does not meet the specifications required and the aftertreatment system may be damaged. Failure to follow proper safety procedures when lifting, lowering, and traveling with a Warning load could result in death, serious injury, or...
Safety Attachments Telehandler Maintenance Warning Warning Improper connection of an auxiliary attachment could Follow manufacturer’s instructions proper result in death or serious injury. Attachments not locked maintenance to make sure the telehandler continues to meet into place can become unstable and fall on the operator or manufacturer’s specifications.
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Safety It is possible for the telehandler to move Warning suddenly when the brakes are released, which could result in death, serious injury, Tires must have proper ballast. DO NOT replace or property damage. To prevent sudden foam-filled tires with pneumatic tires. Use of movement of the telehandler, place wheel pneumatic tires will severely affect vehicle load chocks in front of and behind wheels before the brakes are...
Safety Dead Engine Towing Parking Brake Release (Front Axle) Warning Block all four (4) wheels. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury from telehandler roll away. Block all four wheels to prevent the telehandler from moving once the parking brake is disabled. Position the towing vehicle in place.
Labels From outside Las Vegas, call Xtreme Manufacturing toll free at Replacement Labels +1 (800) 497-1704. Replacement labels can be obtained by contacting Xtreme Please have the correct label number available when you call. Manufacturing directly at (702) 636-2969. Parking Brake...
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Labels 35168-000 43) 18346-000 35168-000 18056-000 18346-000 18057-000 45) 18056-000 46) 18057-000 18058-000 47) 18058-000 CARRIAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE may result from adjusting forks when carriage is loaded. ONLY ADJUST FORKS WHEN CARRIAGE 48) 18311-002 IS UNLOADED. 18331-000 49) 18331-000 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY could result from improper operation when using tow connection.
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Labels 53) 18306-000 XR1555 LOAD CHART - OUTRIGGERS DOWN 52) 18306-001 STANDARD CARRIAGE THE REAR AXLE MUST BE LOCKED AND THE OUTRIGGERS FIRMLY AGAINST THE GROUND. LOAD RATINGS XR1555 LOAD CHART - OUTRIGGERS UP SHOWN ARE FOR STANDARD CARRIAGE VEHICLES EQUIPPED...
Features Features Standard Equipment Optional Equipment Feature Description Feature Description Boom Universal quick attach head Options Enclosed cab with A/C Three (3) section boom Heater/defroster/windshield wiper Boom equipped with heavy duty boom rollers Work light package Chassis Rear axle stabilization Turn signals/hazard lights 1-1/4 inch main frame plate Sealed pivot pins for extended service periods...
Operator Cab Operator Cab Warning Accessory Outlet A brief description of controls, indicators, and A 12 Volt accessory outlet is provided as a power source for instruments is provided as a convenience for personal items, such as a radio or cell phone. the operator.
Operator Cab Service Brake Pedal Horn Button Press the service brake pedal to slow or stop the telehandler. Press the horn button to sound the horn. The service brake pedal activates the service brakes on all four (4) wheels. Figure 16. Horn Button Figure 14.
Operator Cab Weight Suspension Lever Backrest Angle Adjustment Lever Rotate the weight suspension lever to increase or decrease the Pull the backrest angle adjustment lever up to release the seat seat cushion suspension based on the weight of the operator backrest lock.
Operator Cab or entangled in any portion of the seat assembly. Seat Belt Pull the retractable seat belt across your lap. Position the seat belt as low on your body as possible. Warning Insert the latch plate into the buckle (on the right side of the seat) until a “click”...
Operator Cab Controls and Indicators Steering Select Switch Travel Select Lever Warning DO NOT change steering modes until the telehandler The travel select lever change the direction of travel; it has slows or comes to a complete stop. Align all four (4) wheels three (3) positions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE.
Operator Cab B. WATER IN FUEL Load Capacity Charts The Water in Fuel Indicator is displayed when water is detected in the fuel filter. Drain the water by opening the petcock on The Load Capacity Charts are located on the left side of the the bottom of the fuel filter.
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Operator Cab F. ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED comes a RED warning above 2160F. When the coolant level in the surge tank drops below normal, the bar (Q) and the icon The Engine Service Required Indicator is displayed when a (P) will turn red. For more information refer to the Warning maintenance interval has been exceeded.
Operator Cab X. OUTRIGGER DOWN INDICATORS (LEFT / RIGHT) a Regen. Push button (5) to return to the previous screen. BACKUP CAMERA (OPTIONAL) Indicate that the outrigger on the left and/or on the right side of the telehandler is locked in the DOWN position. The display automatically changes to backup camera when the transmission is in REVERSE.
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Operator Cab SYSTEM SETTINGS Pressing the SYSTEM SETTINGS soft button will display engine information. The top left button restores the factory defaults. The up/down buttons are used to navigate this menu. Pressing the MENU soft button will return to the previous menu. Figure 36.
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Operator Cab EZCal MAIN SCREEN CLOCK SETUP Use the upper left buttons to navigate; use the upper right Pressing the CLOCK SETUP soft button will enter a menu buttons to change settings. where the clock can be setup or adjusted. Figure 39.
Each Restore Defaults needs to be confirmed or canceled on Outrigger Control the next screen. Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous menu. The outrigger toggle switches are used to lower and raise the outriggers. The outrigger indicators illuminate when the out- riggers are fully extended and on the ground (Figure 29 Y &...
Operator Cab Boom Control CONTROL BOOM BOOM FORK TILT RETRACT DOWN EXTEND SWAY SWAY The boom control joystick has variable motions from the LEFT RIGHT FORK TILT center position that control boom and tilt functions. It is used CONTROL JOYSTICK ENABLE to raise, lower, extend, retract the boom, tilt the carriage (or 18408-001...
Operator Cab NOTE: Lock the frame sway by placing the travel select lever F R O N T in NEUTRAL or applying the service or parking brake. NOTE: Maximum frame sway is 220 overall or 110 each direction, left and right. VEHICLE Boom Maintenance Stand (If Equipped) The Boom Maintenance Stand is an optional safety equip-...
-50 to +700 Figure 56. Frame Level Indicator Telehandler Lifting Points Figure 54. Boom Angle Indicator The XR1555 lifting points are shown below. The Telehandler Boom Extend Letters should only be lifted if lifting points are installed. Warning As the boom is extended, the boom extend letters on the left side of the boom are visible to the operator.
Operation Operation Pre-Operation Inspection Caution Contact with hot surfaces and the exhaust To perform the pre-operation inspection make sure the pipe after the telehandler has been operated telehandler is NOT running, the engine is cool, the telehandler could result in serious personal injury. is parked on level ground, the boom is completely retracted, and the frame is level.
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Operation Warning Warning Wear eye protection when starting a telehan- dler with jump start cables. Improper jump start procedures could cause the battery to explode, which could result in death or seri- ous injury. Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and potentially ex- •...
Operation Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist Walk around the ENTIRE forklift while visually performing the pre-operation inspection. Check that “Do Not Operate” tags have not been placed on the forklift. Check that load capacity charts are legible. Check that frame level indicator is working properly. Check condition and operation of the seat belt and mounting hardware.
Operation Operate the boom control handle forward and Functional Tests backward to lower and raise boom. Operate the boom control handle left and right to Warning retract and extend boom. Operate the attachment tilt thumb stick up and down Perform a pre-operation inspection and func- to tilt the attachment.
Operation Operator Maintenance Figure 58. Check Hydraulic Oil Sight Gauge (A); Add Hydraulic Oil, if Nec- Figure 61. Check Engine Oil Level (A). Add Engine Oil If Necessary (B). essary (B). DO NOT remove a hydraulic tank filler cap un- less it is cool enough to touch with bare hands.
Operation Flip the Parking Brake Switch to ON to start the telehandler. Before Starting Telehandler When the parking brake is ON, the indicator B will illuminate. Warning Failure to use proper safety procedures when mounting and dismounting the Telehandler could result in death or serious injury.
Operation Place Key in Ignition Switch. Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the Parking Disengage the driving unit, or if equipped, put the trans- Brake switch. mission in NEUTRAL. NOTE: If the engine fails to start on the first try, wait until the With the accelerator pedal or lever in the idle position, engine and starter come to a complete stop before cranking turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Operation • Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids) for connection (i.e. negative cable ground first, etc.) at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immedi- • Electrolyte contains acid and could cause serious ately. Flushing must begin immediately to avoid per- personal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
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Operation service or repair the Telehandler BEFORE placing it into The Check Engine Indicator displayed by itself shows service again. Report all warning indicators and fault codes the engine is operating normally but there are one to a qualified mechanic. Ignoring warning indicators or or more minor faults with the engine electronic fault codes can cause improper performance, which could management system.
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Operation near combustibles, the automatic regeneration may be The HEST indicator will be displayed by itself when temporarily disabled by pressing the Enter button or Regen the exhaust temperature is elevated due to an soft button to bring up the After Treatment Control menu automatic regeneration.
Operation All fault codes recorded will either be active (fault code is Manual Regeneration presently active on the engine) or inactive (fault code was active at some time, but is not presently active). The STOP ENGINE lamp is red and indicates the need to stop Caution the engine as soon as it can be safely done.
Operation Crab Steering Telehandler Travel Crab steering allows all four (4) wheels to turn in the same direction as the steering wheel, allowing the Telehandler to move “sideways”. Steering Modes Crab steering is useful in a congested work site to line up to a loading location. Warning Two Wheel Front Steering (2W) Never use crab or four wheel (4W) steering for...
Operation The transmission has three (3) gears that can be used for Starting Travel traveling in forward or reverse. To shift gears rotate the gear select lever to the next gear while the Telehandler is traveling. Warning • Use first gear (1) for highest torque and pulling power. Use proper safety procedures and avoid •...
Operation Fuel Types Shut Down Procedure Caution Caution Use of improper grade of fuel may result in damage to en- Failure to follow the correct shutdown procedure may gine or exhaust aftertreatment system. result in damage to the turbocharger and shorten the turbocharger life.
The engine protection system will not shut down the engine Xtreme Manufacturing makes no representations or warranties, unless the engine protection shutdown feature has been expressed or implied, as to the design, manufacture, or fitness enabled.
Operation Fork Positioning Carriage Operation Caution Do not adjust forks when the carriage is loaded. Adjusting forks when carriage is loaded may result in loss of load or carriage damage. Always use Fork Positioning (Aux Control) buttons to adjust the forks BEFORE loading the carriage. To move the forks outward, press the Aux Control top button (1) on the front of the joystick.
Operation Position the telehandler directly behind the attachment. NOTE: Allow enough distance to extend the boom ap- proximately 18 to 20 inches. Tilt the quick attach adapter forward. Extend the boom and/or drive the telehandler forward until the pivot pins (A) are below and between the two (2) attachment hooks (B).
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Operation Tilt the attachment up slightly. The quick attach adapter should be tight against the rear of the attachment. Align the holes between the quick attach adapter (C) and attachment (B). Figure 81. Insert Quick Attach Pin Through Attachment and Quick Attach Adapter.
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Operation Pull out the quick attach pin at the bottom of the quick attach adapter. Figure 83. Quick Attach Couplers For Hydraulic Systems. (A) Female Coupler. (B) Male Coupler. Figure 85. Pull Quick Attach Pin from Attachment and Quick Attach Attachment Removal Adapter.
Operation Keep the telehandler, attachments, and loads a safe distance from electrical power lines. • Remain at least 10 feet, plus an additional 0.4 inches) for each 1,000 Volts over 50,000 Volts, from active pow- er lines and other power sources. •...
Operation • Adjust the load as necessary, especially for nonstandard Suspended Loads loads. • Use caution when handling loose material that can fall into the cab. Avoid carrying a suspended load. If necessary, • Remove overhanging load materials, when possible, secure the load by attaching it to the and watch for sliding material.
Operation Place A Load Before placing the load, refer to the appropriate load capacity chart to determine safe boom extension range. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged). Use the frame sway control to level the telehandler. For additional information, refer to the Frame Leveling section in this manual.
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Operation manufacturer’s instructions. Protection must be provided for the personnel in their normal working position on the platform from moving Make sure the platform, carriage, and forks are secured to parts of the rough terrain telehandler that represent a prevent them from pivoting from side to side. hazard.
Operation prohibited. 21. Before elevating personnel, the area around and under the work platform should be marked to warn anyone on the ground that overhead work is being done. 22. The platform shall be lowered to ground level for personnel to enter and exit. Personnel shall not climb on any part of the rough terrain telehandler in attempting to enter and exit.
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• Distance from front tires where load will be placed boom angle with the boom extend letter “E” showing. XR1555 LOAD CHART - OUTRIGGERS DOWN STANDARD CARRIAGE THE REAR AXLE MUST BE LOCKED AND THE OUTRIGGERS FIRMLY AGAINST THE GROUND.
Operation Frame Leveling Warning Use of the frame sway control with the boom raised above horizontal could cause tip over resulting in death or injury. Always use the frame sway control to level the telehandler BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal. If the telehandler cannot be leveled using the frame sway control, do not attempt to raise or place load.
Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Check condition and tension of drive belts (use Establishing a Maintenance Program tension meter to check belt tension) Lubricate front and rear drive shaft grease fittings The hour meter displays elapsed engine operating hours and has a total readout of 9,999.9 hours. Use the hour meter Lubricate outrigger pivot point grease fittings and the schedules contained in this section to establish a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
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Preventive Maintenance After Every 250 Hours of Operation Check specific gravity of engine coolant Comply with 50-Hour Maintenance Requirements Replace transmission fluid and filters Change engine oil and filter Replace hydraulic reservoir air breather Check air filter (replace if necessary) Replace hydraulic return line filter Check tension and condition of drive belts (use Replace hydraulic high-pressure filter...
Lockout / Tagout Boom Emergency Lower Down Valve Both of the lift and extend cylinders are equipped with a needle valve which allows the cylinder to retract without the direct assist of the machine’s hydraulic power. This feature is intended to be used only in the event of total loss of engine or hydraulic pump failure with an elevated boom.
Lockout / Tagout Lockout / Tagout Do Not Operate - Accident Prevention Tags Before beginning any maintenance or service, place a Do Not Operate Tag on both the starter key switch and the steering wheel, stating that the telehandler should not be operated. Do Not Operate Tags, which can be cut out and used, are included at the end of this manual.
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Lockout / Tagout Do Not Operate Tags Operation Manual Operation Manual...
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(15) days after delivery of the Xtreme Manufacturingproduct to the Customer or Dealer’s demonstration/ rental eet. Xtreme Manufacturing must be noti ed, in writing, within ten (10) days, of any machine sold to a Customer from a Dealer/SSC’s rental eet duringthe warranty period.
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10) Reimbursementpolicy, labor will be paid at 75% of posted hourly shop rate. Travel time will be paid at $50 per hour up to a maximumof 3 hours. Xtreme Manufacturingwill pay 1 hour of troubleshooting time per warranty claim, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing and in advanceby Xtreme’s Warranty Department.
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• Customer /SSC / Distributor to allocate a warranty claim number to the repair. • All correspondencein respect of the claim to be on an o cial Xtreme Manufacturingwarranty claim form as suppliedby Xtreme Manufacturing’s warranty department. • All warranty claims must be submittedwithin 30 days of the date of the machine repair.
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Distributor/SSC/ Customer. 2. Xtreme Manufacturingproductswhich has been modi edor altered outside Xtreme Manufacturing factories without written approval, if such modi cationor alteration, in the sole judgment of Xtreme ManufacturingEngineering and/or Service Departments, adversely a ects the stability, reliability or service life of the Xtreme Manufacturingproductor any componentthereof.
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Distributor/SSC/ Dealer, may contact the Xtreme ManufacturingWarranty Departmentfor further assistance. APPEAL The buyer may appeal in writing against a rejected or adjusted claim to Xtreme Manufacturingwarranty department within a period of 21 days of receivingthe rejection or adjustmentnotice. The appeal shouldbe grounded on express reasons and supportedby relevant evidence.
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Xtreme Manufacturing Product Warranty Policy XTREME MANUFACTURING WARRANTY SCHEDULE Limited Warranty Periods Item Warranty Period 10 years or 10,000 hours, parts Main Frame and Chassis replacement or repair 5 years or 5,000 hours, parts replacement Boom weldment and rollers or repair...
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8350 EASTGATE ROAD HENDERSON, NV 89015 (702) 636-2969 (800) 497-1704 www.XMFG.com XR1555 Tier 4 Final Pre-delivery Inspection Report must be completed upon placing unit in service. Please use QR link or visit Cummins www.xmfg.com/warranty/pre-delivery-inspection-report to register online. Operation Manual PN 24988-000...