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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL G1000 Starting Lot 79 thru Machine 1 of Lot 100 85101102 July, 2002 GRADALL 406 Mill Avenue, S.W. New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, USA Telephone: (330) 339-2211 Fax: (330) 339-3579...
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Page 4: Important Safety Notice
Safe operation depends on reliable equipment and the use of proper operating pro- cedures. Performing the checks and services described in this manual will help to keep your Gradall in reliable condition and use of the recommended operating pro- cedures can help you avoid unsafe practices. Because some procedures may be new to even the experienced operator we recommend that this manual be read, understood and followed by all who operate the Gradall. - Page 5 A FEW WORDS TO THE OPERATOR This manual provides important information to familiarize you with safe operating and maintenance procedures for the Gradall. Even though you may be familiar with similar equipment you MUST read and understand this manual before oper- ating the unit.
- Page 7 S A F ET Y H I G H L I G H T S Read and understand this manual and separate CIMA safety manual before operating. Inspect your machine daily before operating and On truck-mounted Gradalls, watch out for the car- before engine startup.
- Page 8 15. Boom Tilt Lever 16. Boom Raise & Lower Lever 17. Horn Button WARNING 18. Open Bucket Pedal 19. Close Bucket Pedal Know and understand controls and instru- 20. Swing Boom Left Pedal ments before operating the Gradall. 21. Swing Boom Right Pedal...
- Page 9 CH EC K S A N D S ERV IC E S BE FO RE STARTI N G U P PE R E N G IN ES (To be performed at beginning of each work shift) WARNING Use extreme caution when checking items beyond your normal reach. WARNING Any defects or deficiencies noted must be corrected by qualified personnel before the...
- Page 10 Checks a nd Ser vi ces Befo re Sta r ting Upp er En gine s Check at top of reservoir to determine condi- filters tion. Replace filters as necessary. Check lubricant level in swing transmissions fill to level as necessary. Check and clean or hydraulic reservoir breather...
- Page 11 Check coolant level in radiator and fill as necessary. Check all cab windows and clean as necessary. Cracked or broken windows must be replaced. WARNING If it becomes necessary to check coolant level in hot radiator, turn off engine and relieve pressure before removing cap.
- Page 12 Checks a nd Ser vi ces Befo re Sta r ting Upp er En gine s Make daily inspections of your crawler. Check for loose bolts, leaky seals and abnormal wear. Report all items needing attention to maintenance personnel If a spark arrester is required by law or jobsite con- for adjustment or repair.
- Page 13 If either engine fails to start in 30 seconds, release CAUTION the key and allow the starting motor to cool off for a few minutes before trying again. Do not operate the Gradall with only one engine operating, this can cause damage to WARNING the engine not operating.
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Page 14: Emergency Stop
St op p in g t h e En gi nes Operate the engines at idle speed for a few minutes CAUTION before engine shut-down. This provides an opportu- nity for engine coolant and lubricating oil to carry Use “EMERGENCY ONLY” handle only in excessive heat away from critical engine areas. - Page 15 4. Operate the Gradall slowly through a few com- plete digging cycles to warm the hydraulic oil 5. Install the appropriate bucket or attachment for throughout the system.
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Page 16: Bucke T Install At Io N
BUCKE T INSTALL AT IO N WARNING Keep boom in fully extended position while installing bucket. Stay clear of bucket and boom until bucket adapter has been fitted to bucket as shown in Step 3. Position adapter above Lower boom until bucket tube seats firmly within Block bucket. - Page 17 CRAW L ER MO U N T E D U N IT S Use Yo u r C rawl er Pro perly 1. Travel in forward direction whenever possible 5. Rough operation and operation on uneven ground (with track drive motors at rear). Traveling in can cause unnecessary wear and damage to track reverse increases wear on sprockets.
- Page 18 Crawl er C o n t rol s S traig h t F o rw ard S t ra ig h t Ba ck wa rd Tu r n L ef t Tur n Rig ht...
- Page 19 TO MAKE A T YP I C A L G R A DA L L C U T IMPORTANT Your Gradall has sufficient power to permit a fast efficient digging cycle. The procedure on the following pages describes a typical cycle in separate steps;...
- Page 20 TO M A K E A TY P ICA L G RA DA L L C U T ( C o n t.) Press outer right pedal to swing the boom right (J), Push right lever forward to extend boom and at inner right pedal to swing left out over the pro-...
- Page 21 Position bucket open or closed for correct Pull center lever back to tilt boom clockwise penetration while boom is being lowered. Push for- push center lever forward to tilt boom counterclock- ward on left lever to force boom down for penetra- wise if necessary.
- Page 22 TO M A K E A TY P ICA L G RA DA L L C U T ( C o n t.) Pull right lever back to retract boom and at the The bucket cutting edge raises as the boom retracts. (E), same time push left lever forward to apply down Slight adjustment of bucket open pedal...
- Page 23 Pull left lever back and as the boom rises, press When bucket is raised high enough to clear obstruc- inner left pedal to close the bucket and prevent tions, swing boom left or right to dump loca- excess spillage. Do not raise the boom higher than is tion, and if required, extend boom by pushing right necessary.
- Page 24 TO M A K E A TY P ICA L G RA DA L L C U T ( C o n t.) Press outer left pedal to open bucket and release Swing boom left or right to align boom for next dirt.
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Page 25: Operating Tips
2. When ditch cleaning from the road on a truck-mounted Gradall, travel with traffic toward the unclean end of the ditch, for a clear view of the cleaned ditch, the road shoulder, and the truck hauling the spoil. - Page 26 Emerg en cy Par t s K i ts If the Gradall is working in remote or hard–to–get–to areas, one of the emergency parts kits avail- able should be kept with the machine. These kits are good insurance against downtime due to minor repairs or replacements.
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Page 27: In Case Of Trouble
PA R K I N G T H E G R A DA L L Parking P rec au ti on s Park on level ground and block wheels. Never park on soft ground or mud in cold weather. Position unit on heavy boards if necessary to prevent Avoid parking on banks or near an excavation. - Page 28 NOTE For power units and truck chassis lubrication and maintenance, refer to individual service instructions shipped with Gradall. If your machine is working in an extremely dusty area or in extra damp conditions, it would be well to grease more often than specified on the lubrication chart.
- Page 29 CRAWL ER L UBRI CATION Grease - Extreme Pressure Lubricant #2 Lithium Base. Lubricate every 3 miles when traveling and more frequently when work- ing in damp or dusty conditions.
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Page 30: L U B R I C At Ion Sp E Cif I Cat Io N
L U B R I C AT ION SP E CIF I CAT IO N RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS Rust Test (ASTM D 665): Pass (Procedure A) Viscosity ASTM: (SSU at 100 F.) Oxidation Test (ASTM D 943): 1000 hr. min. to a Neut No. of 2 (See Notes 4 and 5 ASTM D943) Viscosity #215: (ASTM D 88) 194–235 (Centistokes at 100 F.) (ASTM D 445) 41.9-51.0...
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