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Translated from German to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com MD-500 Art.No.: MD500 operating instructions mini crawler dumper MD-500 www.lumag-maschinen.com...
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DANGER! Before assembling and using the device, read the entire text of the operating instructions. Use these instructions to familiarize yourself with the device, its correct use and the safety instructions. Keep them in a safe place so that you can refer to the information at any time.
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Intended use 3. Safety instructions 3.1 General safety rules 3.2 Work area 3.3 Personal safety 3.4 Fuel safety 3.5 Machine use and maintenance 3.6 Maintenance 3.7 Special safety rules 4. Warning and information symbols used 5th delivery 6.
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INTENDED USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. INTRODUCTION Your new mini dumper has been manufactured to high standards for reliability, ease of use and safety. If properly maintained, the machine will provide years of reliable, trouble-free work. This manual contains information and procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of this model.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep safety instructions safe.Inadequately informed operators can endanger themselves and others through improper use. The information concerning your personal safety is highlighted by a warning triangle; information concerning property damage alone is provided without a warning triangle. DANGER Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious danger to life or death.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Work area DANGER Internal combustion engines pose a particular danger during operation and when refueling. Always read and observe the warnings and the additional safety instructions listed further down in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions could result in serious or even fatal injuries.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened. 4. Damaged protective devices and covers must be repaired or replaced as intended by an approved specialist workshop, unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions. 5. Moving parts must function properly and must not bind. All parts must be correctly fitted and meet all conditions to ensure the correct operation of the power tool.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Keep grounded, conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed live parts and connections to avoid sparks and arcing. These events could ignite smoke or fumes. 3. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot or running.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in injury. 9. Maintain the machine. Make sure that all moving and fixed parts are in the correct position, that there are no broken parts or other defects that could affect the smooth operation of the machine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS would jeopardize the transfer. 3. Keep spectators, children and animals at least 22 meters away. If they approach, switch off the device immediately. 4. Do not climb onto the tipping container or transport anyone with it. 5. Never place the machine, especially when loaded, on unstable ground that could give way.
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SYMBOLS USED 4. WARNING AND NOTE SYMBOLS USED A NOTICE The machine is delivered without engine oil. The first thing to do before using it for the first time is to fill it with engine oil. Failure to do so can lead to irreparable damage to the engine. DANGER Health and explosion hazards from combustion engines ■...
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SYMBOLS USED Never tip the trailer bed on soft ground or in an inclined position warning of flying objects Keep bystanders away. Warning of hot surfaces! Contact can cause burns. Only carry out maintenance, servicing and cleaning work when the engine has cooled down.
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5. SCOPE OF DELIVERY The all-terrain mini dumper will be delivered to you partially assembled and in carefully packed packages. After removing all the parts from the package, you should have: Pre-assembled device unit handlebar assembly tilt handle extendable side wall engine protection bar extendable side wall...
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ASSEMBLY 6. ASSEMBLY Follow the instructions to assemble the machine in just a few minutes. Position the base plate into the mounting bracket. Align the holes with the mounting bracket. Insert the pin through the holes and secure each side with a flat washer and nut. Align the handlebar post holes with the mounting bracket, securing each hole with a spring washer, flat washer and M10x20 bolt.
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ASSEMBLY Position the engine guard into the mounting bracket and align it with the mounting bracket holes. Secure the left side wall with two M8x30 screw heads, four washers and two nuts. A NOTICE Mount the tilt handle on the right side wall. Align the holes and secure with two M8x35 hex bolts, four washers and two nuts.
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FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 7. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS engine switch throttle steering lever right clutch lever steering lever left tipping container gearshift tilt handle Chain gearbox engine switch The engine switch turns the ignition system on and off. The engine switch must be in the ON position for the engine to run. Turning the engine switch to the OFF position will turn the engine off.
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FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION gearshift This lever controls the forward and backward movements of the machine. tilt handle The tilting handle controls the tilting of the tipping container. To raise the tipping container, the handle is pushed forward. To lower the container, the handle is pulled back to its original position.
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OPERATION 8.2 Starting the engine A detailed description of engine operation and all related warnings and actions can be found in the separate engine manual supplied with the mini dumper. For cold starts, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn the choke lever on the engine to the full choke position. 2.
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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE enters considerable inclines when driving over bumps, holes and steps. ■ When the clutch lever is released, the machine stops and brakes automatically. ■ If the machine is stopped on steep slopes, one of the chains must be secured with a wedge. A NOTICE The mini tracked dumper is not approved for use on public roads.
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MAINTENANCE 9.1 Preventive maintenance Turn off the engine and release all control levers. The engine must be cold. Check the overall condition of the machine. Check for loose screws, misalignment or blockage of moving parts and other conditions that could affect safe operation. Remove all dirt and other substances from the chain and the machine.
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MAINTENANCE 9.5 Tightening the chains With use, chains can become loose. Operating with loose chains can cause them to slip over the drive sprocket and cause them to jump out of its housing or stop working safely, potentially damaging the housing. To check that the chains are secure, proceed as follows: 1.
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MAINTENANCE A NOTICE If the adjustment screw no longer allows further adjustment, the chains should be replaced. 5. Return the tipping container to its original position. 9.6 Replacing the chains Check the condition of the chains regularly. If a chain has broken or become fibrous, it should be replaced as soon as possible.
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STORAGE / TRANSPORT 10. STORAGE DANGER Do not store the machine with fuel in an unventilated area where fuel vapors can come into contact with flames, sparks, pilot lights, or other sources of ignition. If the mini dumper is not used for more than 30 days, the following steps must be followed to store the device: 1.
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TRANSPORT / ACCESSORIES ■ Always switch off the engine during transport! ■ Make sure that the loading area and side walls are secured. ■ Transport the device in a horizontal position to avoid fuel or oil leakage. ■ When transporting over long distances, the fuel tank must be completely emptied. ■...
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TROUBLESHOOTING 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Caused remedy Disturbance Spark plug cable not Spark plug cable on the connected. Fasten the spark plug. Lack of fuel or old fuel. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline. Choke not in open For cold starting, move the throttle position.
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TECHNICAL DATA 13. TECHNICAL DATA Model MD-500 drive motor 1 cylinder 4-stroke OHV engine 4.8 kW (at 3,600 rpm) engine power 196 cm³ displacement working speed gear 1 forward - 1.6 km/h gear 2 forward - 2.9 km/h gear 3 forward - 3.6 km/h...
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LVG Hartham guarantees impeccable quality and, without prejudice to the statutory warranty, provides a guarantee in the event of material or manufacturing defects. The guarantee for LUMAG products is 24 months for exclusively private use, and 12 months for commercial or professional use or rental, from the date of delivery.
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0049 / (0)8571 / 92 556-19 that the product mini tracked dumper Device type: MD-500 Device type: meets the essential protection requirements of the above-mentioned EC directives. Authorized representative for the compilation of the technical documentation: Gabriele Denk The declaration of conformity refers only to the machinery in the condition in which it was placed on the market;...
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COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE 16. COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE...
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COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE tipping container...
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