Warranty ........Inside Back Cover IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Write your Mustang telehandler Model and serial numbers below. Refer to these numbers when inquiring about parts or service from your Mustang dealer. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
A storage pocket on the back of the seat is provided for storing the Operator’s Manual. After using the manual, please return it to the pocket and keep it with the unit at all times! If this machine is resold, Mustang Manufacturing Company recommends that this manual be given to the new owner.
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Identification Boom Angle Dash Indicators Telescopic Boom Indicator and Controls Quickattach System Slave Cylinder Tilt Cylinder Seat Operator’s Station Lift Cylinder Extend Cylinder Rear Boom Access Cover Auxilluary Hydraulics Exhaust Pipe (not shown) Rear Access Cover with Rear Lights and Reverse Alarm Frame Leveling Air Cleaner Hydraulic Tank...
Chapter 3 CHECKLISTS PRE-DELIVERY I acknowledge that the pre-delivery procedures were per- formed on this unit as outlined above. The following Checklist is an important reminder of inspec- tions that MUST be made before delivering the Telehandler to the customer. Check off each item after prescribed action Dealership’s Name is taken.
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INTENTIONALLY BLANK (To be removed as Dealer’s file copy) 913229/CP0615 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Chapter 3 CHECKLISTS PRE-DELIVERY I acknowledge that the pre-delivery procedures were per- formed on this unit as outlined above. The following Checklist is an important reminder of inspec- tions that MUST be made before delivering the Telehandler to the customer. Check off each item after prescribed action Dealership’s Name is taken.
Chapter 4 SAFETY The above Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! Mustang Manufacturing Company ALWAYS takes the ALWAYS BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS operator’s safety into consideration when designing its INVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of “Heads Up for machinery, and guards exposed moving parts for Safety”...
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SAFETY Additional Safety Reminders WARNING User/operator safety practices, as established by industry standards, are included in this Operator’s Manual and intended to promote safe operation of U.S. OSHA regulations require employers in the machine. These guidelines do not, of course, general industry and the construction, ship- preclude the use of good judgment, care and com- yard and cargo-handling industries (excepting...
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SAFETY Walk around the machine and warn all personnel DO NOT exceed the machine’s rated operating who may be servicing the machine or who are in capacity for the type of attachment tool being used. the machine path prior to starting. DO NOT start DO NOT allow minors or any unqualified person- until all personnel are clearly away from the nel to operate or be near the machine unless prop-...
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ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields To ensure continued safe operation, replace dam- when striking metal against metal. In addition, it is aged or worn-out parts with genuine Mustang ser- recommended that a softer (chip-resistant) materi- vice parts before using this equipment.
SAFETY Safety Guards and Warning Devices MANDATORY WORK PLATFORM This machine is fitted with a Roll-Over Protective SAFETY RULES Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) in accordance with industry stan- 1. The work platform must comply with dards. It is intended to offer protection to the oper- ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, Sec.
SAFETY 14. Be sure the path of platform travel is clear of haz- WARNING ards, such as scaffolds, electrical wires and over- head obstructions. Use ONLY an approved work platform for ele- 15. The operator must keep hands and feet clear of vating personnel.
SAFETY Work Platform Design Requirements 9. Restraining means such as a guardrail or a means for securing personnel such as a body harness and (Per ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, Sec. 8.24) lanyard. A guardrail or similar structure shall have 1. A platform floor having a slip-resistant surface a nominal height to the platform floor of 42 inches located not more than 8 inches (200 mm) above the (1066 mm) around its upper periphery and include...
Telehandler BEFORE operating it. Know how special operating procedures. to stop the machine operation BEFORE oper- ating it. This Mustang machine is designed and intended to be used ONLY with a Mustang WARNING attachment tool, or a Mustang approved accessory...
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DASH PANEL AREA Coolant Temperature Gauge: The upper right gauge in the instrument panel, it indicates the temperature of Key Switch OFF: When the key is verti- the engine coolant. Under normal cal in the keyswitch, power from the bat- conditions, this gauge should indicate tery is disconnected to the control and approximately 185...
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Failure in one of the brake systems does not affect the Any of the steering position modes can be used in for- operation of the other system. However, the MANDA- ward and reverse travel. The operator should learn to TORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (p. anticipate changes in machine movement if the steer- 8) should be followed and any required repairs made ing selector mode must be changed.
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Parking Brake: When the machine is shut Wiper/Washer: The windshield and top off, this switch should be depressed to window of the operator’s station are each actuate the parking brake mechanism in equipped with a wiper and washer mecha- the front axle. nism.
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RIGHT SIDE PANEL Position “F” (FORWARD) These controls and indicators are used to position the Position “N” (NEUTRAL) frame, boom, attachment and outriggers. Graphic sym- Position “R” (REVERSE) bols on the side panel illustrate the control actions. Auxilliary Frame Level and Hydraulics Attachment Joystick Control...
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MANDATORY forward. SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 8). Auxiliary Hydraulics Control: This 2-position lever DO NOT attempt repairs. Call your Mustang dealer for assistance. is for attachment tools that require additional hydraulics. The truss boom and winch attachment tools...
Side View Test Ports Compartment Mirror ATTACHMENT TOOLS Mustang offers a versatile range of attachment tools to meet various lifting and material handling applications. Contact your Mustang dealer for specifications and ordering information. ACCESSORIES Mustang offers a range of special accessories for this machine.
Chapter 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Before starting the engine and running the machine, CAUTION refer to the INDICATORS AND CONTROLS chapter and become familiar with the various operating con- trols, indicators and safety features. BEFORE starting the engine and operating the Telehandler, review and comply with ALL safe- STARTING THE ENGINE ty recommendations in the SAFETY chapter of...
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20 F (-7 C) or Apply the service brakes, stop the machine and move lower. See your Mustang dealer for recommended the direction lever to the opposite direction. heater. Shifting to the next higher gear may be done at any engine RPM while the machine is in motion.
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CHANGING ATTACHMENT TOOLS on the boom nose. The Telehandler boom nose will accept Quick-attach Detaching System Mustang attachment tools. The Quick-attach System has a quick-release hookup and locking mech- To detach attachment tool, proceed as follows: anism for mounting framing-type or masonry-type 1.
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Modifications, alterations to, or use of attach- lines. ment tools NOT authorized by Mustang (or the If the machine is found to be in need of repair or in any manufacturer) in writing can void warranty...
until it has been restored to a safe operating condition. the frame angle indicator on the ROPS/FOPS crossmember. Operate the travel controls gradually and smoothly when starting, stopping, turning and reversing direc- 4. DO NOT travel across a side hill that exceeds 18% tion.
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Operation of the hydraulic system depends on engine speed and the distance the controls are moved. When operating these controls it is important to develop a technique called “feathering.” Feathering the control means you start the desired motion by moving the con- Stop Raise Load Lower Load...
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NEVER leave the operator’s station without The following example illustrates proper use of the first lowering the attachment tool to the load zone charts for the Telehandler: ground. Then set the parking brake, place con- Example: trols in neutral, shut off engine and remove the key.
Load Elevation and Placement WARNING For ground level load placement, be sure the area under the load and around the machine is clear of NEVER exceed the rated operating capacity of equipment and personnel. Lower the load to the the Telehandler as shown on the load zone ground, tilt the forks to the horizontal position, and charts.
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5. Secure the lanyard from the body harness to the WP or the boom. Each person in the WP should have a body harness with a lanyard attached to the Elevating Personnel Retaining This Telehandler is primarily intended for use as a material handler.
5. No lifting of material may be done when anyone is Call your Mustang dealer. on the load, rigging or forks. As lift height increases, depth perception 6. Multiple pickup points on the load are preferred to decreases.
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NOTE: 3. The incline of the ramps MUST be less than 15 ALWAYS follow ALL state and local reg- degrees. Ramp length MUST be at least 16 feet ulations regarding the operation of equipment on (4.9 m) long. or across public highways. Whenever there is an appreciable distance between jobsites, or if 4.
THEFT DETERRENTS Mustang has recorded all component part numbers and serial numbers. Users should take as many of the fol- lowing actions as possible to discourage theft, to aid in the recovery in the event the machine is stolen, and to reduce vandalism: 1.
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Chapter 7 LUBRICATION GENERAL INFORMATION Hydraulic System Reservoir Use Mobil DTE 15M, or an equivalent that WARNING contains anti-rust, anti-foam and anti-oxida- tion additives and conforms to ISO VG46. NEVER lubricate or service this unit when any Capacity: 35 Gallons (133 liters) part of the machine is in motion.
BEFORE resuming machine operation. The following areas of internal components service replacement and operating adjustments should only be by (or under the direction of) an authorized Mustang Telehandler dealer. NOTE: All service routines, with the exception of...
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OPERATOR SERVICES Before removing one of these valves, you ARE REQUIRED to call your Mustang dealer Some of the operator-related services will require or Mustang Manufacturing Company Service access to components located inside the superstructure, Department.
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Replace any cracked or damaged parts. hydraulic, battery or fuel systems; all contain Use only genuine Mustang parts for service. highly flammable liquids or explosive gases, which can cause an explosion or fire if ignited. Use care not to damage machined and polished sur- faces.
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With the machine on level ground, remove the radiator When installing tires on the machine, be sure that all cap. If the coolant level is below the filler neck, add a tires are of the same size and style. ALWAYS replace low-silicate ethylene glycol base coolant mixed with tires with the same size furnished as original equip- quality water and supplemental coolant additives...
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Are any decals missing or damaged? Are all guards, been corrected. Contact your dealer (or shields and covers in place? Do all controls function Mustang Manufacturing Company) for service smoothly and properly? Are there any abnormal vibra- information and parts.
The carriage tilt and auxiliary functions, should three seconds of brake pedal application. now be disabled. The hydraulic joystick should If WPS System fails to perform properly, troubleshoot continue to function normally for boom using the chart on page 56. Contact your dealer for ser- raise/lower and extend/retract.
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CHECKING AXLE OIL LEVELS WARNING Differential NEVER service the fuel system while smok- NOTE: The Telehandler should be on a level ing, while near an open flame, or after the surface for this procedure. engine has been operated and is hot. See illustration.
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2. If acid contacts the skin, rinse the affected away all metallic filings from the plug and re- area with running water for 10 to 15 min- install it. utes. IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge oil onto 3. If acid comes in contact with the eyes, ground.
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IMPORTANT: Two of the chains are on the top front of the boom. A BE SURE that the jumper battery third chain is accessible from inside the rear of the is also a 12-volt D. C. battery, and the vehicle boom (see boom illustration).
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clearance. Re-apply Loctite ® thread lock to the bolts 2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Wipe the sealing and re-torque to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm). Bottom slide pads surface on the transmission with a clean cloth. should be replaced when the thickness is worn down to Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the new oil filter 3/8”...
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NOTE: Check the engine temperature gauge Inlet Cap every minute or two after coolant has been changed. Air pockets can form and it may be nec- essary to refill the cooling system after a short period of use, as the air will naturally bleed out of Mounting the system.
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Inner Element IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge oil onto ground. Catch and dispose of per local waste dis- NOTE: Replace the inner element only if it is vis- posal regulations. ibly dirty or if the outer element has been replaced three times. 2.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge oil onto Service Every 2000 Hours or Two Years ground. Catch and dispose of per local waste dis- posal regulations. NOTE: Perform all other service requirements up to this point, as well as the following. Element Fill Cap CHECKING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Dipstick...
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IMPORTANT: During Storage Hydraulic fluid and filters should be replaced any time contamination is present 1. About once each month, connect the battery and, before the normally scheduled change. before starting the engine, check all fluid levels to STORAGING make sure they are at the proper level. 2.
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WPS System switch. the end of the boom. System level sensor Contact your Mustang dealer for unplugged or faulty. assistance. WPS System mode lamp flash- es when switch is turned “OFF”. WPS System is not de-activated.
NOTE: Refer to the Safety chapter of this manual Decal Kits for the specific information provided on the vari- 103377 634 Telehandler without WPS ous safety decals. 103378 634 Telehandler with WPS NOTE: Decals may be purchased in kits or indi- vidually.
Chapter 10 MAINTENANCE This Maintenance Interval Chart was developed to match the Service and Storage chapter of this manual. Detailed information on each Service Procedure may be found in the Service and Storage chapter. A Maintenance Log fol- lows the Maintenance Interval Chart for recording the maintenance procedures performed. Recording the 10-Hour (or Daily) service procedures would be impractical and is therefore not recommended.
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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART (CONT.) SERVICE PROCEDURE Every 250 Every 1000 Every 2000 Hours (or Hours (or Hours (or Quarterly) Yearly) Two Years) Checking and Torquing Boom Leaf Chains Checking Boom Slide Pad Wear and Clearance Checking Personnel Work Platform System Changing Transmission Oil and Filter Changing Radiator Coolant Changing Hydraulic Return Filter Element...
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MAINTENANCE LOG Date Hours Service Procedure 913229/CP0615 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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MAINTENANCE LOG Date Hours Service Procedure PRINTED IN U.S.A. 913229/CP0615...
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MAINTENANCE LOG Date Hours Service Procedure 913229/CP0615 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
WARRANTY MUSTANG MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., hereinafter referred to as Mustang, warrants new Mustang equipment to the Original Retail Purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the Warranty Start Date.
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If you have any questions on proper operation, adjustment or maintenance of this machine, contact your dealer or the service department of Mustang Manufacturing Company before starting or continuing operation.
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