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However, the manual may contain information on options not present on your loader. The right is reserved by Barko Hydraulics,LLC to make changes and improvements in it's product at anytime without notice or obligation.
Email: barko@barko.com Serial No. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Information in this manual is current at the time of printing. Barko Hydraulics reserves the right to NOTE: NOTE: make changes and improvements to it's products and manuals at any time without notice or obligation.
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS number air conditioner Articulated Carrier (Art. Car.) Not Sold Separately adj. adjust or adjusting opt. optional appl. application page As Required quart RH (rh) right hand assy assembly sec.
Accordingly, you are advised that the pressure settings of this machine are limited to the factory approved settings. Pressures in excess of these settings render each and all Barko warranties null and void and constitute an obvious misuse and abuse of our product. BARKO HYDRAULICS, LLC...
BARKO shall in no event be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages to losses of use of the BARKO product, a loss or damage to property other than the BARKO product, a loss of profits or other commercial loss, or any special or consequential damages (except liability for consequential damages which by law may not be disclaimed).
9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory...
SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY Failure to follow safety precautions in this manual can result in death, severe personal injury and/or property damage. Carefully read safety precautions below and within this manual. Heed all decals on machine. DANGER DANGER DANGER...
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Any unauthorized welding, alterations, additions Any unauthorized welding, alterations, additions Any unauthorized welding, alterations, additions or modifications made to Barko machinery will or modifications made to Barko machinery will or modifications made to Barko machinery will or modifications made to Barko machinery will or modifications made to Barko machinery will void warranty.
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SAFETY SUMMARY CONTINUED... WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin Improper load handling and/or hydraulic pressure Improper load handling and/or hydraulic pressure Improper load handling and/or hydraulic pressure High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin...
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SAFETY SUMMARY CONTINUED... WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Always wear seat belt when operating or running Always wear seat belt when operating or running Always wear seat belt when operating or running Always wear seat belt when operating or running Always wear seat belt when operating or running If this machine is equipped with electric motor If this machine is equipped with electric motor...
FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PREVENTION This machine may have several components which are at high temperatures under normal operating conditions, such as the engine, exhaust system, brake system and transmission. Clean the machine often. High pressure washing of the machine is suggested every 1000 hours (or 6 months) and always after a spill.
MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL DESCRIPTION Swing Pedal and Swing Pedal and Swing Pedal and Swing Pedal and Swing Pedal and Travel Pedals Travel Pedals Travel Pedals Travel Pedals Travel Pedals Instrument Panel (wall Instrument Panel (wall Instrument Panel (wall Instrument Panel (wall Instrument Panel (wall...
OPERATOR'S STATION OPERATOR'S STATION OPERATOR'S STATION OPERATOR'S STATION OPERATOR'S STATION The cab contains all the necessary controls for operation. They are shown below. Know the location and function of all controls before operating the machine. Refer ro Control Functions Control Functions Control Functions Control Functions, Joystick Controls Joystick Controls...
JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization.
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JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTINUED... WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization. Do not alter joystick control functions without factory authorization.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER Increase Increase Increase Increase Increase Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Push lever forward to increase engine speed. Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Decrease...
CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTINUED... LEFT TRACK TRAVEL FOOT LEFT TRACK TRAVEL FOOT LEFT TRACK TRAVEL FOOT LEFT TRACK TRAVEL FOOT LEFT TRACK TRAVEL FOOT PEDAL PEDAL PEDAL PEDAL PEDAL Push pedal with toe of foot to move the left track forward. Push pedal with heel of foot to move the left track in reverse.
INSTRUMENT PANELS INSTRUMENT PANELS INSTRUMENT PANELS INSTRUMENT PANELS INSTRUMENT PANELS NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Know the location and function of all controls before operating this machine. NOTE: NOTE: FUSES/CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSES/CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSES/CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSES/CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSES/CIRCUIT BREAKERS The electrical system uses mainly circuit breakers, but there is also a fuse for the Monitor Light System. The Monitor Light System fuse is located on Wall Mounted Instrument Panel which is mounted to the front wall of the cab.
DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY DISPLAY MAP DISPLAY MAP DISPLAY MAP DISPLAY MAP DISPLAY MAP Display Map 1 Display Map 2 Message Center °F Clock Maintenance Moni tor Hourmeter Clock Maintenance Moni t or Hourmeter Menu System Menu System Menu System...
INSTRUMENT PANELS CONTINUED... RADIO/CASSETTE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS RADIO/CASSETTE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS RADIO/CASSETTE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS RADIO/CASSETTE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS RADIO/CASSETTE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers: To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers: To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers: To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers: To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers:...
START-UP PROCEDURE START-UP PROCEDURE START-UP PROCEDURE START-UP PROCEDURE START-UP PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING BEFORE STARTING BEFORE STARTING BEFORE STARTING BEFORE STARTING Read the Safety Summary in section one of this manual before starting. Inspect machine before each shift or daily for items listed below in the Pre-Start Maintenance Check List. PRE-START MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST PRE-START MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST PRE-START MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST...
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START-UP PROCEDURE CONTINUED... STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE COLD WEATHER COLD WEATHER COLD WEATHER STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE COLD WEATHER COLD WEATHER START-UP START-UP START-UP START-UP START-UP Don't assume that because you Don't assume that because you Don't assume that because you Don't assume that because you Don't assume that because you...
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE STOPPING AND PARKING THE STOPPING AND PARKING THE STOPPING AND PARKING THE STOPPING AND PARKING THE STOPPING AND PARKING THE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE 1. Bring machine to a stop. Parking break 5.
CAB TILTING PROCEDURES CAB TILTING PROCEDURES CAB TILTING PROCEDURES CAB TILTING PROCEDURES CAB TILTING PROCEDURES TILTING THE CAB FORWARD TILTING THE CAB FORWARD TILTING THE CAB FORWARD TILTING THE CAB FORWARD TILTING THE CAB FORWARD The machine is equipped with a cab-tilt option, the cab can be tilted forward for trailer transporting so that the machine is not too high for highway travel, or for maintenance purposes if necessary.
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TILT PROCEDURES CONTINUED... TILT PROCEDURES CONTINUED... TILT PROCEDURES CONTINUED... TILT PROCEDURES CONTINUED... TILT PROCEDURES CONTINUED... 10. Once cab is tilted forward, turn tilt key to OFF. Then remove and pocket tilt key, so that no tilting can occur accidentally. For trailer transporting, secure cab in tilted-forward position with cab tilt stabilizer bar. WARNING WARNING WARNING...
LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS OPERATING SAFELY OPERATING SAFELY OPERATING SAFELY OPERATING SAFELY OPERATING SAFELY machine. Operator must handle load so that - Safety is the operator's responsibility. It is the maximum stability is maintained.
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LOADING TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS CONTINUED... It is better to allow component (boom, grapple, etc.) As each control lever is moved forward or backward to stop by returning lever to neutral before cylinder has from center (or neutral) position, oil flows to cylinder or reached end of travel.
TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING SAFELY TRANSPORTING SAFELY TRANSPORTING SAFELY TRANSPORTING SAFELY TRANSPORTING SAFELY 8. Shut down the machine to a zero state of energy. Learn route limits (overhead clearances, bridge weight See "Shut-down Procedure". limits, etc.) and laws/ordinances affecting driving on public roads with heavy equipment: 9.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance is really just a simple matter of common sense. If you keep any piece of mechanical equipment clean and properly lubricated, and promptly replace any worn or damaged parts, you are going to "prevent" deterioration and promote long life and safe, productive service.
FLUID SPECIFICATIONS FLUID SPECIFICATIONS FLUID SPECIFICATIONS FLUID SPECIFICATIONS FLUID SPECIFICATIONS GREASE GREASE GREASE GREASE GREASE Use grease shown on chart below, depending on the expected air temperature range. AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE Fahrenheit (F) Fahrenheit (F)
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FLUID SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED... FUEL STORAGE FUEL STORAGE FUEL STORAGE FUEL STORAGE FUEL STORAGE NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Diesel fuels stored for a long time may form gum or bacteria and plug filters. Keep fuel in a clean container and store in a protected area. Water and sediment must be removed before fuel gets to the engine.
SPECIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Loose or overtorqued bolts can cause death, severe injury, or property damage. Loose or overtorqued bolts can cause death, severe injury, or property damage. Loose or overtorqued bolts can cause death, severe injury, or property damage.
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS See Special Torque Specifications that pertain specifically to this machine. * * * * * LUBRICATED LUBRICATED LUBRICATED LUBRICATED LUBRICATED DIA. DIA. DIA. DIA. DIA. WARNING WARNING WARNING...
RELIEF VALVES The Relief Valve portion of the control valves in your Barko Loader limit the flow of hydraulic oil, which relieves the excess pressure in the hydraulic system, if for any reason pressure is built up above a predetermined, safe, maximum.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Use this section only as a general guide to finding solutions for machine problems. If the machine should malfunction, find the problem in the headings listed then refer to the possible causes and remedies listed with the problem.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED... HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM REMEDY REMEDY CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE REMEDY REMEDY REMEDY Pump or motor too noisy. Low hydraulic oil supply or wrong Fill hydraulic reservoir with proper viscosity.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED... HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTINUED... CONTINUED... CONTINUED... CONTINUED... CONTINUED... PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CAUSE REMEDY REMEDY REMEDY REMEDY REMEDY CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE No machine functions. Low hydraulic oil level. Fill hydraulic reservoir with proper oil.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED... MACHINE OPERATIONS MACHINE OPERATIONS MACHINE OPERATIONS MACHINE OPERATIONS MACHINE OPERATIONS PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CAUSE REMEDY REMEDY REMEDY PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE REMEDY REMEDY Boom will not remain raised. Main or Stick boom valve needs Replace valve. service.
Cab Tilt Kit (539-0837) If the decal kit information is missing from this section of your hard copy of this manual, contact your Barko dealer to obtain copies of the kits and insert them here. If you are accessing this manual via Barko's Compact Disc (CD), the appropriate decal kits can be viewed under Decals on the Barko CD.
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MANUAL ORDERING FORM You may order one free Parts Manual and one free Service Manual (if available) for your machine by sending this completed form to Barko Hydraulics,LLC. NOTE: No manuals can be shipped out without the serial number of the machine written in below, since all manuals are made per machine serial number.
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