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TUG Technologies GT-110 Operator's Manual

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Hi I need a hydraulic system and transmission system squematic My gt110 have no hydraulic pressure

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Summary of Contents for TUG Technologies GT-110

  • Page 1 Operator...

  • Page 2: Section 2: Operation

    Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 SECTION 2: OPERATION PREOPERATIONAL CHECKS CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT, THE OPERATOR MUST CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL AND IN THIS SECTION. THE OPERATOR MUST ALSO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE TOW TRACTOR’S CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN TABLES 2-1 thru 2-7 OF THIS SECTION.
  • Page 3 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Check for damage to the vehicle’s lights and beacons. Check that all lights are in proper working order. Check that the fire extinguishers are in place and fully charged . Look underneath the tractor for signs of leaking coolant, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, or lubricating oil.
  • Page 4 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 CAUTION: IF THE EMERGENCY STEERING PUMP IS OPERATED FOR MORE THAN 1 MINUTE, ITS MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND BE DAMAGED. DO NOT OPERATE THE EMERGENCY PUMP ANY LONGER THAN NECESSARY. Place one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the Emergency Steering switch. Depress the switch and hold it down while turning the steering wheel a quarter turn or less in each direction.
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 1. Front cab controls, indicators, and equipment. 15 16 17 18 19 Figure 2-1. Front Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment 1-2-4 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-1. Front Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Disk Horn, 24V, High Note This is high tone, disk style sound making device. This Hydraulic System Pressure Gauge This mehanical gauge indicates the hydraulic system horn is used to warm others of the approach of the pressure...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 2. Front cab instrumental panel controls and indicators. 2 3 5 RAISE LOWER Figure 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel 1-2-6 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Emergency Engine Stop Button This shuts down the engine in an emergency situation. Press down on the button to stop the engine. To reset, pull up on the button.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Figure 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd) 1-2-8 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd) ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Parking Brake Applied Light This light illuminates whenever the parking brake is engaged. Right Turn Indicator This light illuminates when the right turn signal is on. Transmission Display This displays gear selection, fault codes, and other information from the transmission.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Figure 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd) 1-2-10 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-2. Front Cab Instrument Panel (Cont'd) ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Emergency Steering Pump Switch This switch activates the emergency steering pump. Press and hold the switch to start the pump. Release the switch to stop it.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 3. Front cab steering display. COORD TRACK Mode Mode (Four-Wheel (Front-Wheel Steering) Steering) CRAB Mode Figure 2-3. Front Cab Steering Display The steering terminal allows the user to interact with the four wheel stering system. From this terminal the operator can select a steering mode, view rear axle position/mode, and obtain diagnostic information for the steering system.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 4. Front cab select plate. Figure 2-4. Front Cab Select Plate ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Indicator, Front Cab Indicator light shows that front cab is selected Indicator, Rear Operator Station Indicator light shows that rear operators station is selected Indicator, Shifters In Neutral This green indicator illuminates if both front and rear transmission sheifters are in Neutral...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 5. Rear operator station controls, indicators, and equipment. Figure 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment 1-2-14 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION The headlight illuminates the area in back of the tractor Headlight, L/H when the rear headlights switch is in activated. The reverse light is ON when front cab shifter is in reverse Reverse Light, L/H position...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Figure 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment (Cont'd) 1-2-16 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-5. Rear Operator Station Controls, Indicators and Equipment (Cont'd) ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION The transmission shift selector selects the direction of Transmission Shift Selector travel and speed range of the tractor. This light illuminates the rear hitch when the rear hitch Rear Hitch Light light switch is ON.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 6. Rear operator station instrument panel. Figure 2-6. Rear Operator Station Instrument Panel 1-2-18 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-6. Rear Operator Station Instrument Panel ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Steering Terminal The steering terminal allows the user to interact with the four wheel steering system. From this terminal the operator can select a steering mode, view rear axle position/mode, and obtain diagnostic information for the steering system.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Figure 2-6. Rear Operator Station Instrument Panel (Cont'd) 1-2-20 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-6. Rear operator Station Instrument Panel (Cont'd) ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Indicator, Park Brake Applied This red light comes on if the parking brake is applied and the STOP, RUN, START switch is in RUN Parking Brake Switch This switch is used to set the parking brake.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 7. Rear cab controls, indicators and equipment Figure 2-7 Rear Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment 1-2-22 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-7 Rear Cab Controls, Indicators and Equipment ITEM NAME Description Intercom Plug, Rear Cab The rear cab intercom plug is interconnected to plugs located inside the front cab, on the front bumper, and on the rear bumper Horn Button The horn button located in the center of the steering wheel,...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 8. Rear cab dash panel Figure 2-8 Rear Cab Dash Panel 1-2-24 CD389 Orig...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Table 2-8 Rear Cab Dash Panel ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION This displays gear selection, fault codes, and other information ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Transmission Display from the transmission. (See ZF operation manual located in Chapter 5.) This light illuminates whenever the engine experiences a fault Engine Fault Light...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor 9. Rear cab select panel. Table 2-9 Rear Cab Select Plate ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION Indicator, Front Cab Indicator light shows that front cab is selected Indicator, Rear Operator Station Indicator light shows that rear operators station is selected This green indicator illuminates if both front and rear Indicator, Shifters In Neutral transmission sheifters are in Neutral...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 FRONT CAB OPERATOR'S SEAT The standard operator and passenger suspension seat (Figure 2-10) features several adjustments for the operator’s comfort and to position the seat for optimum access to all controls. Lumbar Adjustment.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor The optional operator and passenger Scissor suspension seat (Figure 2-11) features several adjustments for the operator’s comfort and to position the seat for optimum access to all controls. Height Control Adjustment. To adjust height of seat to the desired position, turn knob as indicated by the plus (+) symbol to increase height of seat or turn knob in the direction of the minus (-) symbol to lower the seat.

  • Page 30: Operational Procedures

    Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES WARNING: NEVER OPERATE CONTROLS FROM OUTSIDE OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT. Starting Procedure WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE TOW TRACTOR BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE SEAT WHILE THE TRACTOR IS IN MOTION.

  • Page 31: Normal Operating Conditions

    Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Turn the STOP, RUN, START switch to START. Start the engine and then check the engine oil pressure gauges and the voltmeter. Observe that they are within limits. Ensure that all warning indicators are extinguished.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Parking Brake Operation WARNING: ALWAYS SET THE PARKING BRAKE ON BEFORE SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE OR EXITING THE CAB. FAILURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE CAN RESULT IN THE TRACTOR ROLLING AWAY, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Transmission Range Selection The transmission selector is an electronic control unit with a stick type selector. There is a forward and reverse selector side for the transmission selector. The selector control normally resides in the neutral position. The desired direction of travel is always selected starting from the neutral position.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Reverse 1-2. Select a speed range in Reverse adequate to the task at hand. The reverse gears work in the same manner as the forward speed ranges. Rear Cab Shift Selector. The Rear Cab Shift Selector is tagged with four forward speeds and two reverse.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor WARNING: MOVING THE CAB SELECT SWITCH WHILE THE TRACTOR IS IN MOTION CAN CAUSE THE TRACTOR TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DEATH, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Stop the tractor. Return the transmission shift selector to neutral (N).
  • Page 36 When the Start/Run/Stop switch is moved from Stop to Run, the LCD display back- lighting will illuminate and “TUG Technologies Corporation” will be written in the display for a period of about 3-5 seconds. Simultaneously, the (8) blue lights will illuminate for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 37 The screen will display the image shown in Figure 2-14, also indicating a centered rear axle. With the GT-110 park brake on, and the unit running, ensure that no one is near the tractor as the axles will be turning.
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 < > < > Rear axle turned all the way to the left Rear axle centered Figure 2-14. Rear Axle Indicators Press the key pad button for the desired steering mode. If both axles are centered then the selected mode button will be blue.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor The steering mode can be changed at any angle while the transmission is in neutral. If the transmission is placed into either 3rd or 4th gear, the LCD display will give a warning beep and will place the system into TRACK mode.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 Moving an Aircraft Each individual airline has established procedures for attaching the tractor to an aircraft, detaching the tractor from an aircraft, or for towing or pushing back an aircraft. All operators must be familiar with these procedures prior to operating the tractor in any aircraft related operations.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Figure 2-15. Autmatic Lubrication System Reservoir Internal Jacking System (Option) (For tractors that do not have this option, please refer to Chapter 2, Section 1 for jacking instructions). WARNING: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE UNDERSIDE AND ARE WELL AWAY FROM THE TRACTOR PRIOR TO USING THE INTERNAL JACKING FEATURE.
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor Section 2 CAUTION: TO AVOIUD GETTING THE TRACTOR INTO POSSIBLY UNSTABLE POSITION, DO NOT RAISE BOTH ENDS OF IT AT THE SAME TIME. Open the jacking system shuoff valve. Each jacking system valve handle on the jacking system valve assembly controls one jack.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Section 2 GT110 (24V0 Aircraft Tow Tractor To lower the tractor, push in the appropriate jack operating valve handle(s) as required until tractor is completely down. Once the tractor is lowered, push in and hold the appropriate jack handle(s) until each jack is fully retracted.