Foreword Your industrial truck Your industrial truck General The truck described in these operating instruc- tions corresponds to the applicable standards and safety regulations. If the truck is to be operated on public roads, it must conform to the existing national regula- tions for the country in which it is being used.
2006/42/EC. Personnel authorised to compile the technical documents: See EC compliance declaration Documentation department STILL GmbH EC declaration of conformity shown explains the conformity with the re- quirements of the EC machinery directive.
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Foreword Information about documentation These operating instructions describe all mea- If the operating instructions are lost, the oper- sures necessary for the safe operation and ator must immediately request a replacement proper maintenance of the truck in all possible from the manufacturer. variants at the time of printing.
Foreword Information about documentation Date of edition and latest update of this manual The publication date of these operating instructions is printed on the cover sheet. The manufacturer makes continuous efforts to improve its industrial trucks, and therefore reserves the right to implement changes and to accept no claims concerning the information provided in this manual.
Foreword Information about documentation Explanation of symbols used DANGER Compulsory procedure that must be followed to avoid danger to life or physical harm. WARNING Compulsory procedure that must followed to avoid injury. CAUTION Compulsory procedure that must be followed to avoid material damage and/or destruction.
Foreword Information about documentation Definition of directions The directions front (1), rear (3), right (2) and left (4) are seen from the position of the operator; the load is at the rear. Illustrations At many points in this documentation the (mostly sequential) operation of certain func- tions or operating procedures is explained.
Foreword Environmental considerations Environmental considerations Packaging During delivery of the truck, certain parts are packaged to provide protection during transport. This packaging must be removed completely prior to initial start-up. ENVIRONMENT NOTE The packaging material must be disposed of properly after delivery of the truck. Disposal of components and batteries The truck is composed of different materials.
• the driver leaves the driving platform. • truck stationary, direction reverser in LTX10, LTX20 travels a distance of 0.3 m neutral. each time the button (forward or reverse) is held down.
– LTX-T04:400/1000 kg - an emergency stop button; Coupling options: - a diagnostic connector; single position of LTX10: 276 mm - trays for pens and pencils; single position of LTX20: 276 mm – A suspended platform with operator pres- ence sensor.
Introduction Use of the truck The truck may only be used for its proper purpose as set out and described in these operating instructions. If the truck is to be used for purposes other than those specified in the operating instruc- tions, the approval of the manufacturer and, if applicable, the relevant regulatory authorities must be obtained beforehand to prevent haz-...
Introduction Residual risks with the specifications in the operating manual (see⇒ Chapter "Before driving", P. 5-42 ). The truck can be operated on a slope in compliance with the data and specifica- tions indicated (see ⇒ Chapter "Before driv- ing", P. 5-42). If your truck is to be used in a refrigerated stor- age area, it must be configured accordingly and, if necessary, approved for that environ-...
Introduction Residual risks Stability The stability of the truck has been tested to The risks can include: the latest technological standards and is • loss of stability due to unstable or sliding guaranteed if the truck is used properly and loads etc.
Safety Definition of terms used for responsible persons Definition of terms used for responsible persons Operating company The operating company is the natural or legal The operating company must ensure that person or group who operates the truck or on all users read and understand the safety whose authority the truck is used.
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Safety Definition of terms used for responsible persons Prohibition of use by unauthorised persons The driver is responsible for the truck during working hours. He must not allow unautho- rised persons to operate the truck. When leaving the truck, the driver must secure it against unauthorised use.
STILL. CAUTION Installation and/or use of such products may there- fore have a negative impact on the design features of the truck and thus impair active and/or passive driving safety.
Safety Basic principles for safe operation You should therefore contact the manufac- turer before carrying out any modification. No modification that may affect stability is permit- ted without the manufacturer’s authorisation. Any constructional modification or transfor- mation of your truck is forbidden without prior written permission from the manufacturer.
Safety Safety tests Safety tests Regular safety inspection of the truck Safety inspection based on time and extraordinary incidents The operating company must ensure that the truck is checked by a specialist at least once a year or after particular incidents. As part of this inspection, a complete check of the technical condition of the truck must be performed with regard to accident safety.
Safety Safety regulations for handling consumables Measuring battery insulation resistance NOTE Nominal battery voltage < test voltage < 500V. – Measure insulation resistance using a suitable meter. The insulation resistance is sufficient when it has a nominal value of at least 1000 Ohms/V against the chassis.
Safety Safety regulations for handling consumables Oils DANGER Oils are flammable! – Follow the statutory regulations. – No smoking, fires or naked flames! DANGER Oils are toxic! – Avoid contact and consumption. – If vapour or fumes are inhaled, move to fresh air immediately. –...
Safety Safety regulations for handling consumables Spilt oil should be removed immediately • with oil-binding agents and disposed of according to the regulations. Dispose of old oils according to the regula- • tions. Battery acid WARNING Battery acid contains dissolved sulphuric acid.
Safety Emissions Disposal of consumables ENVIRONMENT NOTE Materials that accumulate during repair, maintenance and cleaning must be collected properly and disposed of in accordance with the national regulations for the country in which the truck is being used. Work must only be carried out in areas designated for the purpose.
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For this reason there is no statutory limit for this type of measurement. The vibration to the operator: • For LTX10, LTX20, 1.30 / 1.46 (Stand / Seat) • For LTX - T04, 1.09 / 1.11 (Stand / Seat) The personal stress on the operator caused by vibrations during a day’s work must be noted if...
Safety Safety devices Safety devices Damage, defects and misuse of safety devices The driver must report any damage or other defects to the truck or attachment immediately to the supervisory personnel. Trucks and attachments that are not functional or safe may not be used until they have been properly repaired.
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Safety EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility CAUTION The truck must comply with EMC regulations. When replacing the truck components, EMC pro- tection components must be reinstalled and con- nected. 1193 801 16 01 EN - 06/2016...
Stop button Fuse & Relay box NOTE The LTX10 / LTX20 tow tractor is equipped with a tow coupling for hitching to a trailer, so there is no tow platform. The LTX -T04 tow tractor has a tow platform and a tow coupling.
Overviews Identification plate Identification plate Type Rear axle loading in kg Serial number Manufacturer Year of manufacture Refer to technical data listed in this operating Unladen mass in kg instructions for more detailed information Max. permissible battery weight in kg (for CE label electric trucks only) Towing force...
Overviews Accessory bar (optional) Accessory bar (optional) Rear-view mirror RF device option or Digicode option Additional switch option Mirror adjuster Mirror adjuster NOTE For more information, please check the optional booklet. The part No. of the booklet is 50988011937. CAUTION Beware of pinching fingers when adjusting the tiller.
Overviews Display unit CAUTION Risk of damage to the equipment. Pay attention to the dimension of the truck which is equipped with the rear mirror. Maximum width of the truck could be 856 mm. Display unit Overview The main functions of the display unit include: •...
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Overviews Display unit Screen information/indica- Meaning Explanation tion 10 bars remaining:charge level 91–100% 1 bars remaining:1–10% Fully charged:100% 1 flashing bar remaining:0% 10-bar symbol indicating Low charge:10% Note:in order to protect the battery charge Completely discharged:0% battery, the display unit will show 0% remaining power when the battery is left with 20% power...
Overviews Electronic key (option) Electronic key (option) Switch ON (operating mode) Switch OFF and awaiting code Programming mode active Key fault or incorrect code Time delay of automatic switch-off Operation Enter Status of LEDs Comments red off continuous * 1 2 3 4 5 # green (1) (correct PIN) default PIN 1 2 3 4 5...
Overviews RF device (optional) PROGRAMMING (truck switch OFF only (2)) To reactivate the default Restoring administrator code the initial (00000000), please administrator contact your agent or code nearest dealer. Power switches off red flashing green Activating the automatically after 10 flashing (5) (5 seconds automatic * * 2 * 1 #...
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Overviews RF device (optional) Illustration of reading device variant 924_Lesegerät_01 FleetManagerTM (reading device variant) consists of a housing (4) containing an inte- grated reading device (3). LED 1 (1) and LED 2 (2) serve as a display element. Both LEDs cover the RGB colour space and can reproduce various colours.
Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning advice Check the correct operation of the following devices: We recommend that you avoid excessive use • Forward/reverse travel function of the vehicle for the first 50 operating hours. • Electromagnetic brake function During the first few days or the first few •...
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Before driving Dimensions of the traffic routes and manoeuvring areas Turning radius values (Wa) Type LTX10, 1080 mm LTX20 1660 mm LTX — T04 Country-specific regulations must be com- plied with. Please make sure that there are no overly sharp bends, no excessively steep slopes and that no doors are too narrow or low along the truck’s route.
Designation Designation Your truck is fitted with special equipment for use in cold stores. It can be used for two operating ranges and carries a cold store label. The cold store equipment for the truck consists of using specialised oils (for the gears) suitable for cold stores.
Checks before initial use Operating range 1 Permanent use in areas with temperatures of–5 °C and for short periods of time down to –10 °C. Operating range 2 Alternating use indoors with temperatures down to –32 °C and outside with temperatures up to +25 °C for short periods of time even up to +40 °C.
Daily checks before use Automatic regenerative brake function Emergency stop switch function Horn function Operator presence switch Battery lock (only for models equipped with battery lock) Daily checks before use Completion status Inspection item √ Forward/reverse travel function Electromagnetic brake function Automatic regenerative brake function Emergency stop switch function Horn function...
Always switch off the ignition and remove the key The truck can only handle a maximum cargo before leaving the truck. weight of 1 tonnes (LTX10), or 2 tonnes (LTX20) or 400/1000 kg (LTX-T04). 1193 801 16 01 EN - 06/2016...
Commissioning DANGER DANGER Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the equipment. equipment. Always keep your hands on the controls, and switch Before setting off in forward or reverse travel, look off the power supply before touching moving parts carefully in the direction of travel to ensure that the and devices.
Emergency stop switch – Raise the emergency stop switch (2). – Turn on the power switch (1). – The multifunction display screen (3) will illuminate; check the status of the vehicle. NOTE Adjust your speed according to the route, the ground conditions and the load.Use the vehicle on a flat and hard surface.
Do not press the switch on one side forward while pressing the switch on the other side backward. Steering unit The steering for the LTX10, LTX20 and LTX-T 04 is controlled using the ergonomic tiller. DANGER Serious risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Stand-on/seated driving operation Steering directions in forward travel – Turn the tiller clockwise — the truck should turn to the right. – Turn the tiller anti-clockwise — the truck should turn to the left. Stand-on/seated driving operation CAUTION The driver must only perform driving manoeuvres after making the following adjustments: –...
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Stand-on/seated driving operation – The auxiliary seat height can be adjusted to provide a suitable driving position. To adjust the auxiliary seat height: • Pull out the handle in the direction of the arrow. • Adjust the auxiliary seat height by pressing down on the auxiliary seat while standing beside the vehicle.
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Stand-on/seated driving operation – Sliding rail for raising and lowering the auxiliary seat. WARNING Risk of hurting fingers. Be careful when adjusting the auxiliary seat height, don’t put the fingers into the rail of the auxiliary seat. Adjusting the tiller angle The angle of the tiller can be adjusted to make driving more comfortable.
Driving on a slope Driving on a slope NOTE We recommend that you do not use the vehicle on a slope greater than 5% (with load) or 10% (without load) in order to avoid damaging the motor, brake and/or battery. Exercise extreme caution when using the vehicle on a slope: –...
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Driving on a slope CAUTION Driving on slopes greater than 5% (with load) or 10% (without load) is prohibited due to limited braking capacity. For safety reasons if the maximum speed is excee- ded, e.g. when operating on a slope over a long distance or on a very steep slope, the electroma- gnetic brake will be activated automatically.
Brake, horn and lighting Brake, horn and lighting Electromagnetic safety or parking brake system The electromagnetic brake is applied automa- tically in the following circumstances: • When the drive direction switch (1) fails • When the operator leaves the driver’s platform (3) •...
Coupling Horn – To sound the horn, press the horn button (6). NOTE Because the vehicle has a mechanical stee- ring unit, it may not be possible to turn corners safely with one hand unless the operator has sufficient arm strength.Therefore, to avoid the above situation when travelling, slow down al- most to a standstill when approaching corners and use the horn to alert pedestrians in blind...
Coupling the trailer WARNING Risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment damage. Do not operate the tow coupling with the unauthori- sed coupling pin. Coupling the trailer Checking the trailer – Before connecting the trailer to the tow tractor, check that the coupling pin hole of the trailer matches the pin hole on the tow tractor.
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Coupling the trailer WARNING Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the equipment. During the coupling process, there must be no one between the tow tractor and the trailer. Be sure to use the tow tractor’s inching function to complete the coupling operation.
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Coupling the trailer – Lift the coupling pin. – Operate the tow tractor so that the coupling pin hole of the trailer is aligned with the coupling pin hole on the tow tractor. – Release the coupling pin so that it returns to its original position and locks the trailer in place.
Driving the truck with cargo Driving the truck with cargo – Always keep the vehicle facing forward when driving; do not travel across a slope or make a U-turn. NOTE Reverse travel must only be used for depo- siting a load; since visibility in this direction is restricted, you should only travel at very low speed.
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Driving the truck with cargo CAUTION Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the equipment. Slow down when negotiating corners; cornering too fast can cause the vehicle to overturn. Drive the LTX-T04 with cargo on the platform – When drive the LTX-T04 with cargo on the platform, use rope through hole to fix the cargo on the platform.
Transporting the truck Transporting the truck Lifting the truck – Lift the truck safely with dedicated lifting gear. – Position the truck on the suitable place and lower the truck. Transporting the truck Before transporting the truck, please make sure the wheels are blocked by wood blocks in the right direction and the truck is tied from the right points with two slings.
Truck storage – Apply a thin layer of oil or grease to the surface of all unpainted parts. – Lubricate the tractor. – Check the condition of the rechargeable battery. Apply a layer of non-acidic grease to the battery terminals. (Refer to the user manual from the battery manufacturer) –...
Disposal of old trucks Disposal of old trucks The disposal of old trucks is regulated in available for disassembled and partially oil- directive 2000/53/EC from the European smeared parts, as well as for tyres including Parliament and Council. fire protection measures. Suitable storage tanks for fluids such as fuel, AdBlue®...
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Maintenance General maintenance information General maintenance information General Quality and quantity of lubricants and The following instructions contain all the information required for servicing your truck. other ingredients Carry out the various maintenance tasks Only lubricants and other ingredients specified in compliance with the service plan.
Maintenance General maintenance information Services not requiring special qualifications Simple maintenance operations such as checking the battery electrolyte level can be carried out by persons with no special training. A qualification such as that outlined above is not necessary. Refer to the maintenance section of this manual for further information.
Maintenance General maintenance information Recommended lubricants Multi-purpose grease CAUTION Damage to equipment if non-recommended lubri- Lithium soap grease with EP agents and MoS cants are used. 2 KPF 2N - 20 complying with the standard Only use recommended lubricants. Only the lu- DIN 51825.
Maintenance Safety regulations for maintenance Safety regulations for maintenance Safety measures for maintenance and repair To prevent accidents during maintenance and repair, perform all necessary safety measures such as: – Ensure that the truck is secured against in- advertent movement or accidental starting (disconnect the battery connector).
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Daily checks before starting work Checking the travel direction control function – Step onto the driver’s platform. – Raise the emergency stop switch (1)and start the vehicle. – Carefully operate the forward or reverse travel switch (2).
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Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Brake the vehicle by reversing the direction of travel – Start the machine moving. – Push the drive direction switch (1) in the opposite direction to the direction of travel until the vehicle comes to a stop. –...
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Testing the steering unit – Drive the vehicle forwards slowly. – Turn tiller clockwise — vehicle should turn to the right. – Turn tiller anti-clockwise — vehicle should turn to the left. – Turn tiller to middle position — vehicle should travel in a straight line.
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Horn – Push the horn switch (6). – The horn should sound. Checking the battery charging status DANGER Risk of death, injury and/or damage to equipment. The battery must be charged and serviced in accordance with the instructions provided with the battery and the battery charger (if an external battery charger is used).
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work – Before replacing the battery, check whether the battery is able to charge properly. – Plugging in the battery connector. – Pull up the emergency stop switch (2) to power on the vehicle. – Check the battery charge status on the multifunction display (3).
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Plugging in/unplugging the battery connector Unplugging the connector – Stop the vehicle and turn off the power switch. – Open the battery hood. – The battery connector is located at the side of the battery. –...
Maintenance Daily checks before starting work Checking the condition of cables, terminals and battery connector – Make sure that the cable insulation is not damaged and that the connector shows no signs of heating. – Check that the positive and negative output line terminals are not sulphated (presence of white salt).
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Maintenance Daily checks before starting work CAUTION Beware of pinching your fingers when removing and fitting the battery. Keep your fingers away from moving parts to avoid any risk of trapping. CAUTION There is a risk of damaging the machine. Before using the vehicle, make sure that the battery connector is securely connected and locked.
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Maintenance Daily checks before starting work – Lift up the battery fix devices on both sides. – Attach the hoist hook to the battery lifting eyes. – Carefully controlling the hoist, position the battery in the specified location. – To install the replacement battery, perform the above procedure in reverse order.
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Maintenance Daily checks before starting work – Unscrew the screws(1) of the battery fix device on the battery removed side. – Lift up the battery fix devices on the battery removed side. – Unscrew the screws(2) of the side panel. –...
NOTE If you have taken comprehensive protective measures but water is still seeping in, blow the Before cleaning the tow tractor, disconnect vehicle dry using compressed air to prevent its power supply.Steam cleaning equipment rust and short-circuits.
Maintenance Maintenance plan as required – If sulphate build-up is heavy, you will need ENVIRONMENT NOTE to take out the battery, jet wash it and clean Do not pour acidic cleaning water down the the frame. drain.For more information, refer to the battery usage instructions.
Maintenance Maintenance plan as required – Remove the fixing screws from the electrical compartment cover. NOTE Follow the disassembly steps in reverse order to refit the electrical compartment cover. Checking the auxiliary seat condition This tow tractor is equipped with a simple auxiliary seat to support the driver’s weight.
Maintenance Inspection and maintenance overview CAUTION Risk of serious accidents. Do not drive the machine if the tiller is faulty. Check fuses – Remove the front cover of the tow tractor. – Check for blown fuses. – Change any blown fuses. Specification Fuse 125A...
Maintenance Inspection and maintenance overview Carried At operating hours 1000 Check that the nuts are tightened. Check the parking brake clearance. Check the castor wheels clearance when stationary. Electrical equipment Disconnect power, clean circuit. Check the contacts and terminals of the contactors. Switch off the LAC controller and clean it.
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Maintenance Inspection and maintenance overview Carried At operating hours 10000 20000 30000 Traction motor Clean the motor housing. Transmission Change the reducer gear oil. Wheels/brake system Check the wear on the tyre tread of the wheels. Check that the nuts are tightened. Check the parking brake clearance.
Maintenance Tractor motor Tractor motor Traction motor:Cleaning the motor housing – Unplug the battery connector. – Open the electrical compartment. – Clean the motor housing with compressed air. – Check the electrical wiring and connectors for signs of overheating. – Check that the connections are tight. Gearbox Servicing the reducer Draining the oil...
– Check the tightness of the castor wheels axle, torque setting: 20 N.m. – Check the tightness of the rear wheel shaft, torque setting: 200 N.m. (for LTX10, LTX20) – Check the tightness of the rear wheel shaft, torque setting: 250 N.m. (for LTX-T04)
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Maintenance Steering/braking/wheels Adjusting the height of the castor wheels – Use lifting equipment or a jack to raise the vehicle off the ground, then support the vehicle on suitable blocks. – Adjust the height of the castor wheels according to the degree of drive wheel wear. –...
Maintenance Battery Checking the brake air gap IMPORTANT The mechanical braking torque is factory set. – The brake must be checked in the braked position, i.e. with the power supply cut. – Check the air gap on the brake using a set of wheel chocks.
Maintenance Battery Battery maintenance The following steps relate to lead-acid batter- ies with electrolyte. CAUTION Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the equipment. Avoid contact with the electrolyte.Avoid causing a short circuit.Refer to the recommendations in the daily checks section.Wear protective gloves and goggles when working on the battery.In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water, then seek medical advice if...
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Maintenance Battery Measuring the electrolyte density Measuring the density gives an accurate indication of the charging status of each cell (only in an open lead-acid battery).This measurement can be taken before or after charging. • The minimum density when the battery is 80% discharged is 1.14.
Maintenance Battery Removing/replacing the battery NOTE NOTE When handling batteries, make sure that all lifting equipment used (crane, hoist, slings, hooks, vehicles, handling devices) is sufficient for the weight of the battery. NOTE If installing a spare battery, make sure that the specifications of the spare battery (weight, size, voltage, capacity, connector socket) match those of the original battery.Refer to the...
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Maintenance Battery – Unplug the battery connector. – Unscrew the screws(1) of the battery fix device on both sides. – Lift up the battery fix devices on both sides. 1193 801 16 01 EN - 06/2016...
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Maintenance Battery – Attach the hoist hook to the battery lifting eyes. – Carefully controlling the hoist, position the battery in the specified location. – To install the replacement battery, perform the above procedure in reverse order. Side access battery: changing the battery using a moveable support –...
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Maintenance Battery – Lift up the battery fix devices on the battery removed side. – Unscrew the screws(2) of the side panel. – The side panel is inserted on a slot. Remove the side panel. 1193 801 16 01 EN - 06/2016...
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Maintenance Battery – Push the moveable support to the side, and keep the moveable support close to the truck. NOTE Make sure that the wheel of the moveable support are locked when using the moveable support to replace the battery. Be sure that the moveable support is fixed when replacing the battery.
Technical data Datasheet Datasheet NOTE 01/2015 Version Characteristics 1.1 Manufacturer Still Still Still 1.2 Model designation LTX10 LTX20 LTX-T 04 Battery Battery Battery 1.3 Power unit 1.4 Operation Stand-on Stand-on Stand-on 1.5 Load capacity kg 1000 400/1000 2000 1.6 Rated drawbar pull...
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Technical data Datasheet Wheels Tyres, front (drive)/rear (load) C+PU/C C+PU/C C+PU/C C=cushion rubber, P=polyurethane 3.2 Tyre size, front (drive) wheel mm Ø230X75 Ø230X75 Ø230X75 3.3 Tyre size, rear (load) wheel mm 2 X Ø250X80 2 X Ø250X80 2 X Ø250X80 3.4 Auxiliary wheels(dimensions) mm 2 X Ø100X40 2 X Ø100X40 2 X Ø100X40 Wheels, number front (drive)/rear...
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Others 8.1 Type of drive control 8.2 Noise level at operator’s ear dB 75 Vibration to the operator, LTX10, 1.30/1.46 1.30/1.46 1.09/1.11 LTX20 / LTX - T04 Figures for standard version may vary when options equipment is fitted 1) Including item 6.5 battery weight.
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Index NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS Coupling ......57 Coupling the trailer ....58 1000 hour service plan .
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Index Illustrations ..... . . 7 Removing/replacing the battery ..79, 95 Insurance cover on company premises . . 18 Residual dangers, residual risks .
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