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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TELESCOPIC LOADERS AS 90tele Ahlmann Baumaschinen GmbH Am Friedrichsbrunnen 2 D-24782 Büdelsdorf Telefon +49 4331/351-325 Internet: www.ahlmann-baumaschinen.de Telefax +49 4331/351404 E-Mail: info@ahlmann-baumaschinen.de...
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Ahlmann’s swivel shovel loaders, telescopic loaders, articulated loaders and front loaders are machines included in the vast product range of Ahlmann’s Baumaschinen covering a wide variety of working tasks. Decades of experience in the construction of earth-moving machines, the wide range of attachments available as well as modern production facilities, careful testing and highest quality demands guarantee the highest degree of reliability of your Ahlmann machine.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Fundamental safety instruction Warnings and symbols ......................1 - Proper use of the loader ......................1 - Organizational measures ......................1 - Selection of personnel and necessary qualifications ............... 1 - Safety information for certain operating phases ..............1 - 1.5.1 Normal operation ........................
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Table of Contents Operation Checks before start-up ......................5 - Commissioning ........................5 - 5.2.1 Start the diesel engine ......................5 - 5.2.2 Winter operation ........................5 - 5.2.2.1 Fuel ............................5 - 5.2.2.2 Engine oil change ........................5 - 5.2.2.3 Changing the oil in the hydraulic system .................
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Table of Contents 8.2.5.3 Planetary gear ......................... 8 - 8.2.5.4 Front axle ..........................8 - 8.2.6 Oil change, hydraulic system ....................8 - 8.2.7 Changing the hydraulic oil filter cartridges ................8 - 8.2.8 Maintaining/replacing the air filter ................... 8 - 8.2.9 Replacing the safety cartridge ....................
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Table of Contents Additional options, modifications, notes on inspection for loaders 13.1 Additional options ........................13 - 13.2 Modifications ......................... 13 - T90C/T90D...
Safety regulations Fundamental safety instructions Warnings and symbols In this operation manual, the following designations or symbols are used for important information. NOTE Extra information about the economical use of the loader. CAUTION Special information for regulations and prohibitions for avoiding damage.
Safety regulations 1.3.2 In addition to the operating manuals (machine and engine), the general applicable and other binding regulations for the prevention of accidents (especially the safety regulations of the German Trade Association - VBG 40) as well as the regulations for environmental protection must be observed;...
Safety regulations These persons must: - have attained the age of 18 years, - be physically and intellectually suitable, - have been instructed in the operation or maintenance of the machine and must have demonstrated their ability to their employer, - must be expected to carry out the work conveyed to them in a diligent manner.
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Safety regulations 1.5.1.10 Avoid any action which appears to be dangerous! 1.5.1.11 Persons must not be carried in the working equipment, e.g. in the attachments! 1.5.1.12 The operator may carry out work with the machine only if no persons are in the danger zone. The danger zone is the area near the machine where persons may be injured - by work-induced movements of the machine,...
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Safety regulations 1.5.1.23 Only reliable persons may act as guides. They must be informed of their duties prior to commencing work. 1.5.1.24 The driver and guide must agree on signals for communication. These signals may only be given by the driver and guide.
Safety regulations 1.5.2 Special work regarding the use of the machine and elimination of defects during work; disposal 1.5.2.1 The dates for adjustment work, maintenance work and inspections laid down in the operating manual (machine and engine) must be strictly observed. This also applies to information regarding the replacement of parts/ part equipment.
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Safety regulations 1.5.2.9 Only experienced personnel should be entrusted with the securing of loads! Loads must be secured so that they cannot slip or fall down. 1.5.2.10 Attached loads may only be moved with the machine when the road is graded. 1.5.2.11 When working with hoisting equipment / eleva- tors the slingers may only work with the approval of the driver and from the side of the boom.
Safety regulations 1.5.2.22 Make sure that fuel, accessory material and interchanged parts are safely disposed of with no danger to the environment. 1.5.2.23 The machine should be checked by a specialist before commissioning and after essential modifications before it returns to service. 1.5.2.24 The machine must be checked by a specialist once a year.
Safety regulations 1.6.1.3 In the case of sparking over, the driver must bring the machine out of the danger area by lifting or lowering the attachments or by swivelling away or driving the machine out of the danger area. If this is not possible then the following rules must be observed: - Do not leave the driver’s cabin! - Warn persons standing near the machine not to approach...
Safety regulations 1.6.4 Oil, grease and other chemical sub- stances 1.6.4.1 The relevant safety regulations must be ob- served when handling oil, grease or other chemical sub- stances. 1.6.4.2 Caution when working with hot fuel and other accessory materials (danger of burning and scalding). 1.6.4.3 Caution when working with brake fluid and bat- tery acid.
Safety regulations 1.7.4 When the machine is loaded and transported, the necessary auxiliary equipment must be fitted to pre- vent any unintended movement. The tyres must be kept clean of mud, snow and ice so that the machine can drive on ramps without danger of sliding.
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Signs CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! The distribution gear may only Steering only possible when Use only the rear-wheel stee- The lift cylinders’ pipe break be shifted when the loader is ring when driving on public engine is running! protection is disabled when not moving.
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Signs Symbol: Stay out of the danger zone Sign: CAUTION! - Steering only possible when engine is running! Sign: CAUTION! -Use only rear-wheel steering when driving on public roads. Sign: » Only for fast loaders - 30 km/h « CAUTION! The distribution gear may only be shifted when the loader is not moving.
To make it possible for the police, customs and other authorities to find and identify machines much faster, Ahlmann construction machines are fitted with the fol- lowing identifying features: Identifying features on the loader (1) Loader type plate (3-1/arrow). Among other details,...
Protection against theft Drive-away interlocks 3.3.1 Transponder for drive-away interlock (option) The „transponder for drive-away interlock“ is an electronic drive-away interlock that deactivates vital loader func- tions. If the transponder (e.g. a tag at the ignition key) is taken away from the receiver unit (in the immediate vicinity of the ignition lock), these vital functions are interrupted.
Description Loader 4.2.1 Undercarriage The axial piston pump for the hydraulic drive is driven by the diesel engine. Pressure hoses for extremely high pressure connect the axial piston pump with the axial piston engine. The axial piston motor is flanged to the axle distribution gear.
Description 4.2.4 Brake system Service brake/ inching The service brake is operated via a double pedal (4-8/3). It is a fully hydraulic wet lamella brake in the front axle. When stepping on the pedal, an inching leverage releases the drive pump pilot pressure into the tank and then builds up the hydraulic pressure in the main brake cylinder.
Description All movements of the telescope arm, the telescope, the bucket, the attachments and the quick-change device are controlled from the operator’s seat by pilot valves. These pilot valves provide continuous speed control from “slow” to “fast”. 4.2.9 Swivel unit and axle support Two single-acting swivel cylinders are fed by a separate gear-type pump via a servo valve.
Description 4.2.13 Swivel restriction (option) The loader is equipped with a swivel restriction that prevents swivelling by more than 30° to the left and right while the telescope is extended. This swivel restriction can be enabled or disabled with a toggle switch in the dashboard (4-11/14).
Description - 1 red LED (4-5/A4) The telescope loader has exceeded its maximum permissible capacity. At the same time, a warning beep is heard (can be disabled: 4-5/arrow). The warning beep is enabled only when the unit is turned off and on again. To perform safe hydraulic movements only: retract telescope and move swivel unit to a straight forward position.
Description Wheel change (1) Park the loader on a hard surface. (2) Set the drive switch (4-10/12) to “0”. (3) Apply the parking brake (4-10/4). (4) When changing a wheel on the front axle: - Lift and mechanically prop up the telescope arm [e.g. by inserting the telescope arm support (option) (1-1/arrow)] and lower the telescope arm until it rests on the telescope arm support.
Description Controls 1 - Lock lever for steering column adjustment - to the front/rear - in axial steering column direction 2 - Accelerator 3 - Double pedal for service brake/ inching 4 - Swivelling pedal 5 - Spirit level 6 - Steering column switch - to the front: Turn signal, right - to the rear: Turn signal, left...
Operation Operation Checks before start-up - Engine oil level (see the operating instructions for the engine) - Brake fluid level - Hydraulic oil level - Tyre pressure - Profile depth - Battery fluid level - Lighting system - Seat position - Enable the swivel restriction.
Operation 5.2.2 Winter operation CAUTION If the outside temperature is below 0 °C, the loader must be properly “warmed up“ to avoid damage to certain assemblies. To do so, actuate all cylinders (lifting, tipping and swivelling and telescope cylinders) for some time (depending on the ambient temperature) with the machine idling.
Operation 5.2.2.4 Anti-freezing agent for the windshield washer system CAUTION If the temperature is expected to drop below 0° C, add a sufficient amount of anti-freezing agent to the water in the windshield washer system (4-9/3) to prevent it from icing up. Heed the instructions provided by the manufacturer for the mixture ratio.
Operation CAUTION When closed, the ball block valve hand lever is perpendicu- lar to the flow direction. This prevents the bucket arm from being lowered and the bucket from tipping while driving. (3) Block the swivel unit by inserting the blocking wedge (1-3/arrow) into the swivel block (1-4/arrow) and secure it with the spring locking lever.
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Operation CAUTION The distribution gear drive stages must only be switched at standstill, and only when the drive direction lever (4-10/12) is in the “0“ position (applies to fast loaders only). For special tasks which ask for a more sensitive control of the speed or a higher engine speed at reduced travel speed, hydraulic drive stage “I“...
Operation DANGER If driving with the telescope arm swivelled is required in special cases, the bucket/attachment must be positioned close over the wheel and the travel distance must be kept as short as possible. If unevenness of the ground causes the support system to lift a wheel off the ground, the telescope arm must be briefly swivelled in the direction of travel so that the axle block can be cancelled.
Operation Decommissioning the loader 5.3.1 Parking the loader (1) Stop the loader on solid ground; if possible, not on a slope. (2) Place the bucket or the attachment on the ground. (3) Set the drive switch (4-10/12) to “0”. (4) Apply the parking brake (4-10/4). DANGER If parking on a gradient cannot be avoided, wheel chocks must be used and placed on the sloping side in front of the...
Operation Adjusting the driver’s seat 5.4.1 Isri seat (1) Adjust or swing forward the backrest using the hand lever (5-8/3). (2) Fasten the safety belt (5-8/2). (3) Adjust the seat height and rear inclination by pulling the hand lever (5-8/4) upwards. (4) Adjust the seat height and front inclination by pulling the hand lever (5-8/5) upwards.
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Operation (2) Height adjustment: The height can be adjusted in several steps. Lift the driver’s seat to the desired height until it can be heard to engage. The seat returns to the lowest position when it is lifted over the topmost position (stop) (5-11). Figure 5-11 (3) Armrest inclination: Turn the handwheel (5-12/arrow) to adjust the armrest in...
Operation (5) Adjusting the backrest: Use the locking lever (5-14/arrow) to adjust the backrest. NOTE The locking lever must engage in the desired position. It must be impossible to move the backrest to another position when the lever has engaged. Figure 5-14 (6) Longitudinal adjustment: You can adjust the seat in longitudinal direction when you...
Attachments Attachments Mounting and dismounting attach- ments without hydraulic connections 6.1.1 Standard/lightweight bucket Mounting (1) Bring the telescope arm to its lowest position and tip the quick-change device. (2) Drive the loader up to the bucket (6-1). Figure 6-1 (3) Pick up the bucket using the quick-change device and, by simultaneously tilting the quick-change device, raise the bucket until the quick-change device is next to it (6-2).
Attachments 6.1.2 Fork-lift attachment NOTE Mounting and dismounting are carried out in the same way as for the standard/lightweight bucket (section 6.1.1). DANGER - The two bolts of the quick-change device must be in the bore holes of the fork-lift attachment carrier and must visibly protrude (6-4/arrow).
Attachments NOTE The same instructions as for picking up an elevated load analogously apply to depositing an elevated load. 6.1.3 Lifting hook NOTE Mounting and dismounting are carried out in the same way as for the standard bucket (section 6.1.1). DANGER Figure 6-6 - Both bolts of the quick-change device must be in the...
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Attachments (6) Shut down the engine. (7) Depressurise the hydraulic lines by moving the hand lever for the auxiliary hydraulics (4-10/2) to and fro. (8) Pull off the protective caps from the hoses of the quick-change device (6-9/1). (9) Swing up the protective flaps of the quick-change couplings on the multi-purpose bucket (6-9/2) and connect them with the hoses of the quick-change device (6-9) by tightly pushing them in.
Attachments - grabbing (6-12) and - in bucket operation. Use of additional attachments DANGER Only those attachments described in these operating instructions may be used. We emphasise that attachments that are not supplied Figure 6-12 by us are also not tested and approved by us. Use of such products can under certain conditions adversely affect the present constructional qualities of your loader and thus limit the active and passive driving safety.
Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane Rescue, towing, lashing 7.1.1 Rescue/towing of the swivel shovel loader if the engine or drive has failed DANGER Secure the rescue location if it is on a public road. CAUTION The swivel shovel loader must not be tow-started.
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Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane (8) Using a suitable lifting device, e.g. a second telescope loader with an attached bucket, lift the telescope arm of the telescope loader to be towed until the mechanical telescope arm support can be inserted at the loader to be towed (7-1).
Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane DANGER - More power is required to steer if the engine has failed. - Tow the loader at walking speed (2 km/h). - The towing distance should not exceed 1 km. - For a longer distance, the defective loader must be loaded onto a truck (for the lashing points, see 7-2/1 and 7-2/2 or 7-4/1 and 7-4/2).
Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane (8) Close the ball block valve for the working and auxiliary hydraulics (1-2/arrow). (9) Block the swivel unit by inserting the blocking wedge (1-3/arrow) into the swivel block (1-4/arrow). (10) Attach the tow rod to the loader to be towed [7-2/1 –...
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Rescue, towing, lashing, lifting by crane (5) Lift or lower the telescope arm until the lowest point of the telescope arm or of the bucket is at least 30 cm above the road (5-2). (6) Close the ball block valve for the working and auxiliary hydraulics (1-2/arrow).
Maintenance Plan Every x operating hours max. permitted intervals or 10.1,10.2,10.3 6.1 12.2 12.1 11.2 12.1 7.1/7.2/7.3 shorter (depending on use) Maintenance points Engine 1.1/1.2/1.3 Maintenance according to manufacturer's regulations Dry air filter system Activate dust removal valve Check maintenance display Replace filter element if maintenance display is red 12.1 Rear axle with axle power shift gear or gear shift...
Maintenance Maintenance Notes regarding maintenance DANGER - The engine must be turned off. - For work to be carried out under the telescope arm: - the bucket must be emptied or the attachment must be relieved, - the telescope arm must be mechanically propped up [e.g.
Maintenance Maintenance work 8.2.1 Engine oil level check See the operating instructions for the engine. 8.2.2 Oil level check for axles 8.2.2.1 Rear axle » slow loader « (1) Unscrew the plugs from the axle arch (8-1/arrow) and Figure 8-1 the intermediate gear (8-2/arrow).
Maintenance NOTE - The axle arch and the distribution gear do not have a common oil reservoir. - The oil level must reach the plug bores. - Collect any oil that escapes. (2) Screw in the plug again. Figure 8-4 8.2.2.3 Planetary gear (1) Move the loader until the marking line ”OIL LEVEL”...
Maintenance 8.2.3 Oil level check in the hydraulic oil reservoir (1) Park the loader in a level position. (2) Move the telescope arm to its lowest position. (3) Tilt the quick-change device, retract the telescope and move out the locking bolts using the hand lever for the auxiliary hydraulics (4-10/2).
Maintenance (3) Replace the plugs for the axle arch (8-9/1 and 8-9/2) and the intermediate gear (8-10/2). (4) Fill oil into the plug bore of the axle arch (8-9/3) and the intermediate gear (8-10/1) until the oil level reaches the opening (8-9/4 or 8-10/1). NOTE - The axle arch and the intermediate gear do not have a common oil reservoir.
Maintenance 8.2.5.3 Planetary gear (1) Move the loader so that the plug (8-13/arrow) is positioned at 6 o’clock. (2) Place an oil drain vessel with a drain channel under- neath the gear. (3) Unscrew the drain plug and let the oil drain out. CAUTION Waste oil must be disposed of in such a way that it will not cause pollution!
Maintenance (3) Screw the plugs (8-15/1 and 8-16/1) back in. (4) Fill in oil via the plug bore (8-15/3) until the oil level reaches the opening (8-15/2 or 8-16/2). NOTE - Information about the quantity of oil is given in the maintenance plan (chapter 8.4).
Maintenance 8.2.7 Changing the hydraulic oil filter car- tridges CAUTION Replace the filter cartridge according to the maintenance plan or when the clogging indicator lamp (4-11/25) lights NOTE The clogging indicator may light up prematurely after a cold start. It will go out when the hydraulic oil warms up. (1) Move the seat to the frontmost position (5-9/2).
Maintenance (3) Pull out the filter cartridge (8-22/arrow) by carefully turning it back and forth. (4) Clean the filter cartridge. CAUTION - For cleaning, use a compressed air gun to which a pipe (angled at 90°) has been attached. The pipe must be sufficiently long to reach the bottom of the cartridge.
Maintenance 8.2.10 Replacing the fuel filter See the operating instructions for the engine. 8.2.11 Replacing the starter battery NOTE The starter battery is a maintenance-free part according to DIN 72311, section 7. It is located to the right in the motor compartment.
Maintenance 8.2.13 Checking/adjusting the parking brake play DANGER - All work on the brake system must be carried out by authorised personnel only. - Oil loss (leaks) in the brake system must be imme- diately reported to authorized personnel. (1) Check the brake’s hydraulic oil level (4-10/8) and top up if necessary.
Grease/oil lubrication points - Item 8 of the maintenance plan. - Marked in red on the loader. 8.3.1 Rear axle pivot bolts (8-30/arrows) CAUTION - The rear axle pivot bolt must be lubricated every 50 operating hours. - Release the rear axle from load before lubricating Figure 8-30 the rear axle pivot bolts.
Maintenance 8.3.4 Ball bearing ring The grease filling is to avoid friction, and to provide sealing and protection against corrosion. Therefore, the bearing must be lubricated every 10 operating hours until grease becomes visible on the outside. When lubricating the ball bearing ring, swivel the telescope arm by 20°...
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Maintenance - Swivel unit/telescope arm (8-36/arrow) Figure 8-36 - Compensation cylinder bolt, plunger side (8-37/arrow) Figure 8-37 - Tip cylinder bolt, bottom side (8-38/arrow) Figure 8-38 T90C/T90D 8-15...
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Maintenance - Tip cylinder bolt, plunger side (8-39/arrow) Figure 8-39 - Lift cylinder bolt, plunger side (8-40/arrow) Figure 8-40 - Lift cylinder bolt, bottom side (8-41/arrow) Figure 8-41 8-16 T90C/T90D...
Maintenance 8.3.7 Driver’s cabin door (8-45/arrows) CAUTION The hinges of the driver’s cabin doors must be lubricated every 50 operating hours. NOTE Lubricate the hinges on both doors of the driver’s cabin. Figure 8-45 8.3.8 Multi-purpose bucket CAUTION The bearing bolts of the multi-purpose bucket must be lubricated every 10 operating hours.
Maintenance 8.3.9 Oil lubrication points 8.3.9.1 Parking brake CAUTION Use engine oil to lubricate the joints and pivot levers every 50 operating hours (8-48/arrows). NOTE Figure 8-48 shows a top view of the front axle/chassis area. Figure 8-48 8.3.9.2 Supporting valve actuator (8-49/ arrow) CAUTION The leverage of the supporting valve actuator must be...
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Faults, causes and remedies Faults, causes and remedies NOTE *) Faults may be eliminated only by authorised personnel Fault Probable cause Remedy Engine See the operating instructions for the engine Engine does not start. Drive switch (4-10/12) is not in Set the drive switch to the neutral neutral position position...
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Faults, causes and remedies Fault Probable cause Remedy Faults in the driving and working Clogged filter Replace filter cartridges hydraulics Lack of oil in hydraulic oil reservoir Top off oil Electrical connection at axial Establish or clean connections piston pump are not tight, are not according to electric wiring diagram connected or are oxidised High-pressure valves soiled...
11 Technical data (loader) Technical data NOTE The technical data refer to 16/70-20 tyres. 11.1 Loader - Height 2770 mm - Width 2030 mm - Wheelbase 2050 mm - Track width 1680 mm - Operating weight w/o attachment 6860 kg - Ground clearance - Differential 370 mm...
Technical data (loader) 11 “35 km/h” variant 1st gear - Drive stage I 0..6 km/h - Drive stage II 0..17 km/h 2nd gear - Drive stage I 0...10.5 km/h - Drive stage II 0..35 km/h 11.6 Axle loads - Perm. axle loads acc. to StVZO - front 4500 kg - rear...
11 Technical data (loader) 11.11.1 Swivel unit - Flow rate 27.5 l/min - Operating pressure max. 200 bar - 2 swivel cylinders Ø 100 mm - Time to swivel 90° 4.9 s 11.11.2 Support system - Operating pressure depending on load - 2 support cylinders, plunger diameter 50 mm 11.12...
12 Technical data (attachments) Attachments NOTE - The technical data refer to 16/70-20 tyres. 12.1 Buckets - Dimensions acc. to ISO 7131/35 12-2 T90C/T90D...
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Technical data (attachments) 12 12.3 Lifting hook Perm. payload acc. to DIN EN 474-3 (acc. to ISO 8313) Max. outreach (stability factor 2) (Telescope retracted) (Telescope extended) - frontal 1200 kg 600 kg - swivelled 600 kg 370 kg Dead weight 160 kg Total length 7150 mm...
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Technical data (attachments) 12 Technical data (attachments) 12 12.1 Buckets Bucket type Standard Lightweight Multi-purpose bucket bucket bucket Bucket type Standard Lightweight Multi-purpose Total length 6450 6095 6520 bucket bucket bucket AA4 Max. dump angle ° Dump angle ° Bucket volume acc. to DIN ISO 7546 m³...
12 Technical data (attachments) 12.2 Fork-lift attachment - Dimensions acc. to ISO 7131/35 12-3 T90C/T90D...
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Technical data (attachments) 12 Technical data (attachments) 12 12.2 Fork-lift attachment 12.2 Fork-lift attachment Tine length 1100 mm Total length 6910 mm Tine height 45 mm Tip angle 72 ° Tine spacing (centre) Tilt angle 20 ° - min. 216 mm Min.
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