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AS50 FIN: Valid from W09S45E01DBA08797... Service manual Status: 26.10.2015...
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This Service manual applies togther with the operating manual of the Mecalac AS50. Validity Suggestions and ...regarding this documentation or the wheel loader can be sent to the above- comments mentioned address. 26.10.2015 Most recent amend- ment AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Pictogram Meaning Further useful information. Conditions that must be fulfilled in order to perform an action Tools or material required in order to perform an action. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Second step of a safety instruction. The result of this step. The safety instruction is complete, the goal of the of a safety instruction has been achieved. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Required settings ..Setting values Second step in a sequence of operations. The result of this step. The operation is complete, the goal has been achieved. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Accentuated text Notes for the Reader AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
See Chapter "Hydraulic hoses" (Page 21). Bucket valve block Valves for control units for lifting, lowering, tipping and dumping the bucket Extract See "Extract" (Page 10) AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
The solenoid valve is shut in the event of over- pressure. Nitrogen accumulator Provides suspension for the hydraulic system. Solenoid valve Serves to control the lifting unit suspension. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Checking the front axle oil level Location of the bolts on the front axle No. Designation Inspection and filler plug Axle vent valve Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Carry out the following steps: Place an oil drip tray beneath the front axle. The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Dispose of the gearbox oil that has been collected, according to the local statutory provisions, Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Checking the rear axle oil level Location of the bolts on the rear axle No. Designation Axle vent valve Inspection and filler plug Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. Unscrew the inspection and oil filler plug by means of an Allen key. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Dispose of the gearbox oil that has been collected, according to the local statutory provisions, Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Dispose of the used gearbox oil according to the local statutory provisions, Catch the draining gearbox oil in a suitable container. Prevent the gearbox oil from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. Unscrew the inspection and oil filler plug by means of an Allen key. Catch any escaping gearbox oil in the oil drip tray immediately. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Checking the transfer case oil level Location of the bolts on the transfer case No. Designation Inspection and filler plug Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Place an oil drip tray beneath the transfer case. The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. Using a square socket wrench unscrew the inspection and oil filler plug. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
DIN 20066. Depending on the demands made on the hoses, the specified replacement intervals can be extended. The replacement interval remains the responsibility of the operator. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Exchange damaged hydraulic hoses immediately. Done. Info The recommended replacement intervals for the hydraulic hoses to be found in Chapter: “Service tasks“ > “Hydraulic hoses“ (Page 21). AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
The parking brake tell-tale should light up at the 3rd detent of the ratchet. Adjust the parking brake if necessary (See page 46: Setting the parking brake). Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Always carry out a wheel change with two persons! Carry out the following steps: Using the wheel-brace loosen all eight wheel nuts by approximately half a turn. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Position a suitable base beneath the jack below the jacking points of the axle of the wheel to be changed. Place the safety blocks centrally on the upper end of the jack. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Screw in the eight wheel nuts on the wheel loader. Only fasten the wheel nuts finger-tight. Loosen the jack. Remove the jack, the base and the safety blocks. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Info After approximately ten hours of operation, re-tighten the wheel nuts of the wheel that has been changed. 3.2.2 Changing the V-belt Location of the v-belt AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Always wear protective gloves! Always work carefully! Carry out the following steps: Open the two locking mechanisms of the air filter lid. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Remove the ‹V- ›. BELT The V-belt has been removed. Installing the V-belt Carry out the following steps: Put the new ‹V- › in place. BELT AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The V-belt must be tensioned to the extent that it can only be twisted once through 90 degrees. Fasten the mounting bolts with the aid of a socket wrench. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Repair work Service tasks Re-install the lid. The new V-belt has been installed. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Place the strap of the strap wrench around the ‹ ›. FUEL FILTER Loosen the ‹ › with the aid of the strap wrench. FUEL FILTER AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Operate the manual fuel pump (10 - 20 times) until you detect a marked resistance. Start the ‹ › DIESEL ENGINE Check the fuel filter for leaks while the diesel engine is running. The fuel pre-filter has been changed. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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› with the aid of a Torx key. FUEL SIEVE FILTER Operate the manual fuel pump. You must detect a marked resistance. The fuel sieve filter has been cleaned. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
The second person must hold the protective plate on the other side. Together, lift off the protective plate of the ‹ › . FRESH AIR FILTER AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Using the wrench, refasten the two mounting screws on the left- and right-hand sides of the ‹ › protective plate. FRESH AIR FILTER Fasten the four protective caps of the screws. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Prevent the hydraulic fluid from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: Place an oil drip tray in the cab. Remove the rubber mat beneath the driver's seat. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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› into the ‹ › . HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR Screw the lid back onto the ‹ ›. HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR Tip the driver's seat back. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The hydraulic fluid filter is installed. Done. Info The clogging indicator can light up prematurely after a cold start. It does, however, go out as the hydraulic fluid warms up. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
The oil drip tray prevents the engine oil from penetrating the subsoil or entering the interior of the engine bay. Place the strap of the strap wrench around the engine oil filter. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Check the oil level of the engine. Dispose of the engine oil that has been collected according to the local statutory provisions. The new engine oil filter has been installed. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
A new safety cartridge Dismounting the Carry out the following steps: air filter cartridge Open the three locking mechanisms of the lid. Remove the lid. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The air filter cartridge has been dismounted. Exchanging the Carry out the following steps: safety cartridge. Remove the safety cartridge. Loosen the safety cartridge with gentle rotating movements left and right. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Slide the new safety cartridge carefully into the filter housing. The safety cartridge has been exchanged. Re-install the air Carry out the following steps: filter cartridge Slide the inspected filter cartridge back into the holder. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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When remounting the lid, take care that the TOP marking faces upwards Secure the three locking mechanisms of the lid. The air filter cartridge has been installed. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Slide the rubber sleeve up the handbrake lever. Unscrew the four mounting bolts with the aid of the wrench (SW 10). Pull out the handbrake lever with the linkage and Bowden cable. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Slide the rubber sleeve back down. Perform a function check of the parking brake (See page 23: Checking the parking brake). The parking brake has been installed. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Loosen the two mounting bolts with the aid of a ratchet. Place the guard plate in a suitable location. Inspect the area behind the protective plate for leaks. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Clean the radiator with the aid of a compressed air cleaner. Blow the dust from the top to the bottom. Fasten the protective plate with the two mounting bolts. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Protective gloves Carry out the following steps: Loosen the two mounting bolts with the aid of the Allen key. Place the protective plate in a suitable location. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Clean the radiator with the aid of a compressed air cleaner. Blow the dust from the opening in the direction of the engine bay. Fasten the protective plate with the two mounting bolts. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Carry out the following steps: Loosen the lock nut on the set screw below the gas pedal by using a wrench (SW 13). The engine must be switched off. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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When the gas pedal is fully depressed, the accelerator lever in the engine bay must be at the limit. Tighten the lock nut with a wrench. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Prevent the engine oil from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: Place an oil collection container beneath the sump. Unscrew the protective cap of the oil drain plug. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Dispose of the engine oil that has been collected according to the local statutory provisions. Check the oil level using the dipstick. The check is complete. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Changing the gearbox oil of the front axle Location of the bolts on the front axle No. Designation Inspection and filler plug Axle vent valve Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Carry out the following steps: Place an oil drip tray beneath the front axle. The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The gearbox oil has been drained. Refilling the Carry out the following steps: gearbox oil Unscrew the two inspection and oil filler plugs by means of an Allen key. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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AXLE VENT VALVE If necessary, clean the axle vent valve . Inspect the rear axle and the oil drain bolt for leaks. The check is complete. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Changing the gearbox oil of the rear axle Location of the bolts on the front axle No. Designation Axle vent valve Inspection and filler plug Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Carry out the following steps: Place an oil drip tray beneath the rear axle. The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The gearbox oil has been drained. Refilling the Carry out the following steps: gearbox oil Unscrew the inspection and oil filler plug by means of an Allen key. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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AXLE VENT VALVE If necessary, clean the axle vent valve . Inspect the rear axle and the oil drain bolt for leaks. The check is complete. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Carry out the following steps: Move the wheel loader so that the inspection and oil filler plug of the planetary gearbox is at the lowest position. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Refilling the Carry out the following steps: gearbox oil Move the wheel loader so that the fill level line of the planetary gearbox OIL LEVEL is horizontal. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Wipe off any escaping gearbox oil with a cloth . Dispose of the gearbox oil that has been collected, according to the local statutory provisions, The gearbox oil has been refilled. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Service tasks 3.3.5 Changing the gearbox oil Location of the bolts on the transfer case No. Designation Inspection and filler plug Inspection and filler plug Drain plug AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Carry out the following steps: Place an oil drip tray beneath the transfer case. The oil drip tray prevents the gearbox oil from penetrating the subsoil. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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The oil level must reach precisely below the lower edge of the inspection port . Using a square socket wrench tighten the inspection and oil filler plug. Remove the oil collection container. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Changing the consumables Service tasks Dispose of the gearbox oil that has been collected, according to the local statutory provisions, The gearbox oil has been refilled. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Catch the draining diesel fuel in a suitable container. Prevent the diesel fuel from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: Using the ignition key, open the tank cap. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Wipe off any spilled diesel fuel with a cloth . Dispose of the collected diesel fuel according to the local statutory provisions, The diesel fuel has been topped up. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Carry out the following steps: Place an hydraulic fluid drip tray beneath the hydraulic fluid drain plug. The hydraulic fluid drip prevents the hydraulic fluid from penetrating the subsoil. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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HYDRAULIC FLUID FILLING NOZZLE Wipe off any spilled ‹ › with a ‹ › . HYDRAULIC FLUID CLOTH The hydraulic fluid has been topped up. Done. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
500 hours of opera- Turntable chain See "Lubricating the turntable tion chain" (Page 76) after 500 hours of opera- Support valve See "Oiling the check valve" tion (Page 78) AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Catch the draining lubricant in a suitable container. Prevent the lubricant from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: Lift the bucket arm Secure the bucket arm support. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Slowly move the bucket arm completely to the right and to the left once. While moving, lubricate the chain by means of the brush. Install the protective plate. The turntable chain has been lubricated. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Catch the draining maintenance oil in a suitable container. Prevent the maintenance oil from entering the soil. Carry out the following steps: Check the areas for leaks. Oil the check valve. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Lubrication Service tasks The check valve has been oiled. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Lubrication Service tasks AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
Circuit diagrams Circuit diagrams Circuit diagrams can be obtained from Mecalac on request. AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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Circuit diagrams AS50 Service manual 26.10.2015 23133562 0 SERIES GB...
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