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TRL536D And TRL620D Tracked Mini Skidsteer OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date: January 2024...
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WARNING Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
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Following is a list of videos and documents available on Baumalights website and also on YouTube to help and enhance maintaining the skidsteer. The list below was current at the time this manual was issued. Additional content may be available. Activity ID Number Activity Name Description...
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Activity ID Number Activity Name Description Item Available Preventing Engine From Engine Bogging Down. Bogging Down While In Video Bulldozing Mode. Trouble With Engine Engine Bogging Down. Bogging Down In Bulldozer Document Mode. Mini Skidsteer Moves When Trouble Shooting Movement Joystick Is In Neutral Or Document In Neutral.
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Activity ID Number Activity Name Description Item Available Spool Valve Parts For Valve Repair. Document D003723. 3 Spool Section Valve Valve Repair. Document D003723. Taking Apart Man-On-Board Troubleshooting. Video Switch. Trouble Shooting Engine With Flashing Aux 1 Panel Video Shut Down. Light.
Operator’s Manual. The skidsteer is not designed for use in hazardous This manual covers the TRL536D and TRL620D atmospheres where there is a risk of fire or Tracked Mini Skidsteer. Use the Table of Contents explosion due to flammable gases or vapors.
1.3 Components 1.4 Serial Number Plate Record serial number and dates in spaces below. Serial Number:____________________________ Date Of Purchase:_________________________ Operators Station Diesel Fuel Tank Lift Arm Engine Air Filter Attachment Tilt Cylinder Hydraulic Cooler Vent Screen Hydraulic Fluid Tank Instrument Panel Lift Arm Lock Engine Radiator Intake...
1.5 Operator Orientation 1.6 OEM Engine Detailed engine information and warranty can be found in the Kubota engine manual provided with the skidsteer. The basic engine warranty is as follows: • Engine is covered for 2 years from date of original purchase, or 2000 hours, whichever occurs first.
2 SAFETY 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety 2.2 Operational Hazards Words You must read, understand and follow the WARNING instructions given operating unit manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this Prevent death or serious injury. manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted operating the skidsteer.
Do not return to job site or allow anyone into • If you do not understand any part of this manual, area until utility company informs that it is safe contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603. to do so.
Skidsteer and/or attachment contacting a gas line can result in an explosion. Replacement safety signs are available from your If you suspect a gas line has been damaged: Baumalight dealer. Immediately shut off engine. • Do Not Allow Riders Remove any ignition sources.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids Raised Attachment WARNING WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the Crushing hazard. skin. Raised unsupported lift arms can fall, Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, resulting in death or serious injury. damage and exposure. Never enter the area under raised lift Use body and face protection while arms.
Turn engine off and remove key. • Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact Place “Do Not Operate” tag on • your Baumalight dealer before you weld, cut/drill control panel. holes, or make any other modifications. Always use Baumalight replacement parts. WARNING Burn hazard.
3 SAFETY SIGNS The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial and have a yellow background. The panel with a triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel without a triangle indicates how to avoid the hazard. If any of the decals are missing, are damaged, or if you do not understand the decal, please contact your dealer.
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A. D005039 ^ WARNING - Pinch point / crush D. D005030 ^ WARNING - Pressurized fluid hazard. Do not reach into machine. Keep away hazard. Keep away from machine. from machine. D005030 D005039 E. D005029 ^ WARNING - Read and understand safety signs on the machine and operating B.
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F. D005031 ^ WARNING - Wear personal H. D005942 ^ WARNING - Do not drive or reverse protective equipment appropriate for the job. at high speeds with a raised boom, make sure to lower the boom when picking up speed. D005031 D005942 G.
4 OPERATION 4.1 Preparation For Use 4.2 Utility Locating Electrical Line Operator must be properly trained and understand operator’s manual before using equipment. Do not Have underground utilities located before beginning allow untrained or unqualified people to operate work. In the US or Canada, call 811 (US) or 888- this equipment.
Do not return to area until given permission by correctly. If drive and boom functions are • emergency personnel and utility company. not disabled, switch engine off and contact a Baumalight dealer. Do not operate skidsteer if operator on board switch is not functioning correctly.
Fill Fuel Tank Check fuel level in upper level sight glass (A) and lower level sight glass (B). Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, Clean area around fuel tank filler neck. lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed.
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level The OEM engine manufacturer specifies the oil be MIL-L_2104C or have properties of API Check hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first classification CF or higher. Change the type of started and every 10 hours. AW32 is recommended engine oil according to the ambient temperature.
Check Engine Coolant Level Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. Loosen knobs (A) and tilt hydraulic cooler up. Engage pin to hold cooler in open position. Add a premixed coolant or a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze to proper level.
4.4 Machine Controls Skidsteers Equipped With Analog Control Skidsteers Equipped With Digital Control Panel Panel Hydraulic Fluid Pressure Display Power Switch Hour Meter Engine Control Panel Engine Tachometer Lights Engine Control Panel Park Brake On/Off Lights Engine Throttle Park Brake On/Off Boom Joystick Ignition Switch Auxiliary Hydraulic Control...
Digital Control Panel - With Engine Off Digital Control Panel - With Engine On Note: The auto button and throttle buttons (rabbit Note: The auto button and throttle buttons (rabbit and turtle) are not functional in this application. and turtle) are not functional in this application. System Information - Press to view firmware Engine RPM version, serial number and events log.
Drive Joystick Boom Joystick It is recommended to make gradual sweeping Move joystick forward (A) to lower lift arms. turns. Move joystick to the right (B) to tilt attachment Push joystick forward (A) to move skidsteer forward. forward. Pull joystick rearward (C) to move skidsteer Move joystick rearward (C) to raise lift arms.
4.5 Start And Stop Engine Release key when engine starts and it will move Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed automatically to the run position (Lofa control instructions. panels only). WARNING Rotate key to off position to stop engine. Carbon monoxide hazard.
Start Engine - Below 40° F (4° C) Stop Engine Lower lift arms to ground. Note: This start procedure is for skidsteers equipped with Lofa engine control panels. Move controls to neutral position. Skidsteers equipped with digital control panels use Engage park brake.
4.6 Attachments Engage the quick attach pins (A). Verify NOTICE that pins are fully seated in the attachment only Baumalight approved receiver plate (D). If the pins do not rotate to the engaged position, the mount plate is not attachments.
Connect Hydraulics If attachment has a case drain hose, connect hose to case drain coupler on skidsteer. WARNING Confirm that connections are secure by pulling on the hoses. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. Disconnect Attachment Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, Lower attachment to the ground damage and exposure.
4.7 Transporting 4.8 Lift Arm Lock WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Crushing hazard. Do not operate or drive the skidsteer on Raised unsupported lift arms can fall, roadways. resulting in death or serious injury. Never enter the area under raised lift WARNING arms.
4.9 First Time User Tips Install quick lock pin (A) in lower hole as shown First, operate all functions in a clear area with in Lift Arm Lock Engaged illustration. throttle at low idle to get a good feel for the controls. Move the skidsteer slowly until you have a better feel how much the unit can take.
4.10 Operation When operation is completed, lower lift arms to Slope Operation place attachment on the ground. Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end Move throttle to low idle position. of the skidsteer uphill. Some attachments, no attachment or an empty bucket will make the rear Engage park brake.
4.11 Adjust Ground Speed/Drive Power The ground drive hydraulic pump is factory set to deliver a equal balance between ground speed and drive power. If more speed/less power, or less speed/more power from the factory setting is desired, use the following steps to adjust pump. WARNING Prevent death or serious injury.
4.12 Adjust Hydraulic Relief Valve Insert 5 mm hex wrench down through access If engine stalls when simultaneously pushing into hole (C) on control panel and into hex screw a pile and raising boom, relief valve may need to on boom valve. be adjusted.
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 Safety WARNING Prevent death or serious injury. Park machine on firm, level surface. Engage park brake. Verify all controls are in neutral. Stop engine and remove key. WARNING Prevent death or serious injury. Raised unsupported lift arms can fall, resulting in death or serious injury.
Check Engine Air Filter And Precleaner Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Check air filter pre cleaner (A) and air filter (B) Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, before startup and every 10 hours. Remove and park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, clean as needed.
Check Coolant Level Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. Allow engine to cool to ambient temperature. Loosen knobs (A) and pivot hydraulic oil cooler upward. Engage pin to hold cooler in open position.
Check Radiator Intake Screen And Check Hydraulic Fluid Cooler Radiator Check hydraulic fluid cooler screen (A) for dirt and debris before startup and every 10 hours. Remove and check engine radiator intake screen (A) and radiator (B) for dirt and debris before Clean with compressed air or spray wash if startup and every 10 hours.
If drive and boom functions are not disabled, switch engine off and contact a Baumalight dealer. Do not operate skidsteer if operator on board safety switch is not functioning correctly.
5.4 Every 100 Hours Track Tension Check track tension every 100 hours and adjust as needed. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. Place a straight edge (A) across top of track as shown.
Check Engine Fan Belt Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. Check belt for wear and damage. See engine operators manual. Replace Air Filter Replace air filter every 100 hours if operating in dusty conditions.
5.5 Every 250 Hours Refer to the OEM engine manual for detailed oil Change Engine Oil And Filter information and recommendations. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine Check Air Intake Hoses stopped and key removed.
5.6 Every 500 Hours Replace Hydraulic Filter Replace Fuel Filter Replace hydraulic filter every 500 hours. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, Skidsteer must be parked on a level engine stopped and key removed. surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully Loosen knobs and remove cover (A).
5.7 Every 1000 Hours Remove cover, remove and replace hydraulic Change Hydraulic Fluid And Filter filter (B). Change hydraulic fluid and replace filter every 1000 hours. Change fluid and replace filter every 500 hours if operating in extreme conditions. NOTICE Dispose of waste properly.
5.8 As Required Check Battery Check battery as needed. Keep battery clean and terminals free of corrosion. WARNING Batteries, battery posts, battery terminals, and related accessories can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Check And Adjust Auxiliary Hydraulic Remove access cover on rear of engine compartment and loosen jam nut (B) on boom Pressure valve with 17 mm wrench. Stand on operators platform and start engine. Allow hydraulic fluid to warm up. Increase engine RPM to operating speed. Move joystick to rollback position and observe auxiliary hydraulic pressure on instrument panel gauge.
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Repeat step 9 again if needed. Test operation. If pressure is still low, contact your Baumalight dealer.
Hydraulic filter clogged. Replace filter. function on attachment. Engine throttle set too low. Increase engine speed. Hydraulic relief valve set Contact your Baumalight dealer for too low. assistance. Can not connect hydraulic Hydraulic pressure lock. Stop engine and push joystick forward couplers.
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PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Engine cranks over but does Auxiliary hydraulic control Turn auxiliary control off. not start. turned on. Battery discharged. Charge and load test battery. Replace battery if necessary. Too cold. Solenoid failure. Test solenoid. Replace solenoid if necessary. Damaged or faulty wiring.
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PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Boom will not raise. Operator platform not Operator must be standing on operator engaged. platform. Check operator platform to verify switch is engaging. Park brake engaged. Disengage park brake. Fuse blown. Check fuse on circuit from Lofa panel. Replace fuse in harness located behind the Lofa instrument panel in the engine compartment.
7 STORAGE 7.1 Storing 7.2 Remove From Storage 1. Store skidsteer in a dry place. 1. Review Operator’s Manual. 2. Clean skidsteer thoroughly. Dirt will draw 2. If parts have been replaced, verify they operate moisture and cause rust. properly. 3.
The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for attachment damage of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product. Baumalight will not cover time to diagnose and repair compatibility issues between skidsteer and attachment.
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For parts, specifications and the latest machine information please visit our website. www.baumalight.com MTB MFG INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4575 Powell Rd., Wallenstein, Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone - 519.698.9864 Toll Free - 866.820.5603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www.baumalight.com...
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