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Operating Manual Snow blade SF 59000.0335.0000.00.001-01 Please read and observe the 04.14 operating manual before initial Printed in Germany start-up! Please keep for future use!
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Preface Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a quality product from the extensive product range from Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH. We also thank you for putting your trust in us. Please check whether any damage has occurred during transport or if...
Table of contents General ......................1-1 Purpose ......................1-1 Product specifications ..................1-1 1.2.1 Manufacturing address ..................1-1 1.2.2 Labelling ......................... 1-1 1.2.3 Declaration of conformity ..................1-2 1.2.4 Specifications for enquiries and order ..............1-3 1.2.5 Formalities of the operating manual ..............1-3 1.2.6 Maximum load specifications .................
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Table of contents Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment ..........4-1 Initial attachment ....................4-1 Attaching the SF snow blade ................4-2 4.2.1 Quick-change......................4-2 4.2.2 Fork arm receptacle ....................4-3 4.2.3 Frontal attachment with 3-point linkage ..............4-5 4.2.4 Front attachment - coupling triangle ..............
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Index Action-related safety notes ......2-10 Attachment parts .......... 3-3 Appendix ............7-1 Coupling and uncoupling ......4-1 Checking the functionality of the attachment ........4-14 Cleaning, servicing and maintenance ..6-1 Declaration of conformity ......1-2 Enquiries and order ........1-3 Energy consumption ........
EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC The manufacturer: Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH Holsterfeld 15 D-48499 Salzbergen, Germany hereby declares that the machine described below: Brand: Snow blade SF Type: 1332 Machine number: ........complies with the regulations of the following EC directives: Machinery directive 2006/42/EC •...
• for the consequences thereof. 1.2.5 Formalities of the operating manual Document number: 59000.0335.0000.00.001-01 Date of creation: 04.14 Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH Copyright 2014 All rights reserved. Reprint, including extracts, only permitted with the approval of Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH Page...
General 1.2.6 Maximum load specifications Only for snow blade with hydraulic side adjustment. Maximum operating pressure at continuous load: 180 bar 1.2.7 Connections Hydraulic side adjustment: (if 1 x double-acting control circuit present) 1.2.8 Energy consumption Only for snow blade with hydraulic side adjustment.
Safety notes Safety notes This chapter contains important notes about safe and fault-free operation of the attachment for the user and the operator. Observe all safety notes in this operating manual! Most accidents are caused when the simplest safety rules are not observed.
Safety notes Organisational measures The operating manual: must always be kept at the usage location of the attachment! • must be accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel • at all times! 2.2.1 User obligations The user is obliged: to observe the national, general regulations on occupational safety, accident prevention and •...
Safety notes 2.2.3 Qualification of persons and activities carried out Only trained and instructed persons may work with/on the attachment. The user must clearly define the responsibilities of the personnel for operating, servicing and maintaining the attachment. A person who is being trained may only work with/on the attachment under the supervision of an experienced person.
Safety notes Product safety 2.3.1 Safe operation of the attachment The attachment equipment may only be operated by a person in the driving seat of the machine if there are no persons in the hazard area of the machine. For more information, please refer to chapter "Hazard areas and danger points", page 2-16.
Safety notes 2.3.5 Warranty and liability Our general "Terms and conditions of sale and delivery" apply. These are handed to the owner upon conclusion of the contract at the latest. Warranty and liability claims for injuries and property damage are ruled out if they are attributable to one or more of the following causes: improper use of the attachment, •...
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Safety notes Coupling and uncoupling the accessory Always couple and transport the attachment using a suitable carrier vehicle! • Couple the attachment to the specified equipment according to the instructions! • Make sure that the following values are not exceeded by coupling the attachment to the frontal •...
Safety notes beneath the raised and unsecured moving parts of the attachment! ο There are crushing and shearing points at the externally-operated (e.g. hydraulically) moving • parts of the attachment! The externally-operated parts of the attachment may only be operated if there are no persons in •...
Safety notes Before working on the hydraulic system: • ο lower the attachment, ο safeguard parts of the attachment which are raised from unintentional lowering, ο depressurise the hydraulic system, ο turn off the engine of the machine, ο apply the parking brake, ο...
Safety notes 2.4.4 Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Carry out the required work for cleaning, servicing and maintenance when it is due. • Safeguard the machine and the attachment from unintentional start-up and rolling away before • cleaning, servicing or maintaining the attachment! Any residual energy present in the mechanical or hydraulic electronics may cause unintentional •...
Safety notes Action-related safety notes and important information Action-related safety notes and important information can be found in the operating manual. Signal words and symbols are used so that action-related safety notes and important information are recognised at a glance. 2.5.1 Action-related safety notes Action-related safety notes:...
Safety notes Warnings and instructions The following notes are attached to the attachment: Warning notes mark dangerous locations on the attachment and • warn of dangers which may occur in certain situations or in connection with certain behaviour. Instructions contain information about the appropriate handling •...
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Safety notes Order number and explanation Warning note 40000340 Read and observe the operating manual and safety notes before putting the attachment into operation! 40000342 When lowering the machine, keep sufficient distance! Remove persons and animals from the • hazard area Wait until all moving parts of the •...
Product description Product description This chapter contains: comprehensive information about the design of the attachment. • the designations of the individual assemblies. • Read this chapter directly at the attachment, if possible. This is the best way to familiarise yourself with the attachment. Overview –...
Product description 3.1.1 Description of the product and accessories The SF snow blade attachment essentially consists of the snow blade with spring segments, • castor wheels with infinitely variable height adjustment, the hydraulic or mechanical angling system and the attachment console. The extremely stable welded construction and geometric shape of the snow blade enable •...
Product description Attachment parts Hydraulic side adjustment for angling the snow blade with the aid • of two single-acting hydraulic cylinders. A double-acting control circuit is necessary for this purpose. • Level compensation that compensates for surface irregularities • across the driving direction. Reinforced castor wheels, (long-distance rollers) with rubber tires •...
Product description 3.2.3 Angling system Hydraulic or mechanical angling system and attachment console. The snow plough can be inclined 30° to the left or right Fig.3.4 3.2.4 Snow guide So the driver has good visibility Fig.3.5 3.2.5 StVZO kit StVZO equipment (warning flag, holder, contour lights) Fig.3.6 Page...
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Also observe chapter "basic safety notes" page 2-7, for coupling • and uncoupling. Check the attachment for obvious defects when coupling and • uncoupling. Pay attention to the "Operator obligations" chapter, page 2-3 when doing this.
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Attaching the SF snow blade WARNING Risk of crushing and collision for persons can occur if persons are present between the machine and attachment when coupling the attachment! Remove persons from the hazard area between the machine and the attachment before moving towards the attachment.
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Drive the carrier vehicle to within 300 mm of • the snow blade. Lower the receptacle bolt of the carrier • vehicle until below the receptacle openings (1). Approach with the carrier vehicle and raise •...
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Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Check the height between fork arms (1) and • receptacle (2) before advancing and make adjustments on carrier vehicle. Fig.4.4 A height adjustment can also be performed by • moving the bars (3) with the screw connections (4), Replace self-locking nuts each time they ATTENTION are unscrewed.
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment 4.2.3 Frontal attachment with 3-point linkage Observe attachment safety notes listed in chapter 4.2! • Check the 3-point linkage and 3-point linkage rods for soiling • and clean if necessary. Before attaching, check the attachment height between 3-point •...
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Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Select bolt diameter (5) or (6) on the draft link hook • according to the attachment category of the carrier vehicle: Hook and lock the draft link hook rods. • Use bolts (7) on the upper hook according to the •...
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment 4.2.4 Front attachment - coupling triangle Observe attachment safety notes listed in chapter 4.2! • Check the device triangle on the carrier vehicle and on the snow • blade for soiling and clean if necessary. Check the attachment heights of the device triangles before •...
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Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Loosen countersunk screw (4). • The locking handle (5) can be moved. • Loosen locknut (6) on adjustment screw (7) and • adjust the locking handle (5). Move the locking handle (5) upward until ATTENTION the locking tongue securely reengages in the opposing triangle (8).
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Operation Contour lights on snow blade required in accordance with StVZO § 53b, if: snow blade projects 400 mm sideways beyond the outer • edge of the carrier vehicle's contour illumination; the outer edge projects more than 1000 mm beyond the •...
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment 4.4.1 Start-up The safety instructions from Chapter 4.2 apply The operator must have read and understood the operating • manual before starting up the attachment. The operator must check the machine and attachment for •...
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Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Make certain that the support (10) moves NOTE upward and has been secured with the adjustment bolt (9) and spring plug (8). Fig.4.17 Work position of the scraper blade The attachment console / roller-floating tunnel / •...
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Work position for attachment with roller-floating tunnel 4.4.2 Move the quick change receptacle (1) upward until the • support roll carrier (2) can move up and down in the roller-floating tunnel (3). The height indicators with the green caps NOTE (4) and (5) are at the same height.
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Mechanical side adjustment Pull the spring plug (2) and adjustment bolt (3) out of • the outer part (1). Swivel the SF snow blade 30°. • In the outer part (1) and inner part (4), secure the •...
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Checking the functionality of the attachment Always check the functionality of the attachment before initial start-up and before starting work: 1. Couple the attachment to the machine. 2. Lubricate the entire working device. To do this, see chapter "Cleaning, servicing and maintenance", on page 9-3.
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Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Before detaching Straighten the SF snow blade, see chapter 4.5.1 on side • adjustments. SF snow blade with level compensation: • Throw the transport lock of the level compensation, see Transport trips chapter 4.4. Park the snow blade on a firm and level surface in a dry and clean place.
Coupling and uncoupling of the attachment Storage Park the snow blade on a firm and level surface in a dry and clean place. Ensure that the snow blade is in a stable position. Park the snow blade so that the support wheels (1) •...
Hydraulic system Hydraulic system The hydraulic system consists of the following assemblies: two single-action hydraulic cylinders. • The hydraulic system is operational when the hydraulic system of the machine is coupled to the hydraulic system of the carrier vehicle. Hydraulic lines Risk of infection to persons if hydraulic oil escapes under high WARNING pressure and penetrates the body!
Hydraulic system 1. Apply the parking brake of the machine. 2. Switch off the engine of the machine and remove the ignition key. 3. Operate all the control levers of the work hydraulics system of the machine several times at both sides. The hydraulic system has been →...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Pay attention to the notes in the chapters below on cleaning, servicing and maintenance: "Operator obligations", on pages 2-3, • "Personnel qualifications", on pages 2-4, • "Basic safety notes", on pages 2-7, •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Cleaning Clean the attachment regularly and thoroughly. Dirt attracts • moisture and leads to the build up of rust. Lubricate the attachment after cleaning. Avoid moisture when • cleaning, blowing off is normally sufficient. Pay attention to the legal regulations for handling and removing •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Remove locknuts (1) and washers. • Remove attachment screws (2) with • washers and wear bars (3). For Vulkollan wear bars, the NOTE clamping bars on the screw side (2) must be dismounted. Replace wear bars (3) and mount in the •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Lubrication - overview Lubricate all bearings and lubricating points according to the • lubrication plan. Remove dirt from the lubricating nipples. • Use environmentally-friendly, biodegradable oils and greases in • cases where it is possible for lubricants to enter the food chain or the soil.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Malfunctions; causes and rectification Malfunction Cause Rectification 1. Hydraulic side Hydraulic connections not Check connections • • adjustment without correct Ask a qualified workshop • functionality Pressure or volume flow • Ask a qualified workshop • too low Hydraulic cylinder •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Hydraulic system WARNING Risk of infection to persons if hydraulic oil escapes under high pressure and penetrates the body! Work on the hydraulic system may only be performed by a • qualified workshop! Make sure the hydraulic system is depressurised, before starting •...
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance 6.6.1 Labelling of hydraulic lines The labelling on the valve (Fig. ) provides the following information: (1) Manufacturer's labelling of the hydraulic line (A1HF) (2) Hydraulic line date of manufacture (04 / 02 = year / month = April 2002) (3) Maximum permissible operating pressure (210 BAR) Fig.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance The usage duration of 6 years has been exceeded. • The usage duration comes from the date of manufacture of the hydraulic lines plus 6 years. The date of manufacture of the hydraulic lines is stated on the valve, e.g.
Cleaning, servicing and maintenance Screw tightening torques Tightening torques [Nm] Width across Thread flats in dependence on screw/nut quality [mm] 10.9 12.9 M 8x1 M 10 16 (17) M 10x1 M 12 18 (19) M 12x1.5 M 14 M 14x1.5 M 16 M 16x1.5 M 18...
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