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Original Operating Instructions Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Order number: B00107 Rev.: R01 Status: 2022-08-30 from machine number: 65255...
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All rights reserved. This documentation is protected by copyright. Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH reserves all rights that have not been expressly granted. This documentation may not be copied, distributed or made publicly available in any other way without prior written consent and except in cases permitted by law.
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Since self-propelled implements and attachments can pose a significant risk of accidents and danger if not used properly, it is essential that you receive instruction from qualified and authorized personnel when using the Kersten implement for the first time. The best way to familiarize yourself with its basic functions and how to use it is to choose an open, level area for your first trip.
foreword Security Symbols in this manual 7 Pictograms Intended use Work and danger areas Safety during the work process 12 Safety devices 2.6.1 Emergency shutdown via deadman lever 2.7 Safety markings 2.8 Residual risks 2.9 Environmental protection 2.10 Safety instructions for maintenance / troubleshooting 2.11 Safety instructions for disassembly and disposal functional description Overview...
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7.3.2 Daily inspection 7.3.3 Maintenance after 20 operating hours / longer downtime 7.3.4 Maintenance after 100 operating hours / longer downtime 7.4 Checking the auxiliary drive belt tension 7.5 Maintenance of the wear bushing 7.6 Cleaning the air filter 7.7 Measures after maintenance has been carried out 59 7.8 Storage malfunctions / troubleshooting Safety instructions...
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security Security 2.1 Symbols in this manual safety instructions The following occupational safety symbols are used for all occupational safety instructions that indicate a danger to life and limb of people and are marked by a pictogram, a signal word and a signal color.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security A NOTICE type and source of the machine or system damage This symbol warns of a dangerous situation and is used to indicate instructions for handling the machine or system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in extensive property damage.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security Wear protective work clothing This sign indicates that protective work clothing must be worn in the area in question. Protective work clothing is tight-fitting work clothing with low tear resistance, with tight sleeves and no protruding parts.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security Observe the instructions in the technical manual. Lubrication point! Only touch machine parts when they have come to a complete standstill. Danger from flying parts when the engine is running. Keep a safe distance! 2.3 Intended use...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security 2.4 Work and danger areas Fig. 1: Danger zone (top view) The scope of delivery essentially consists of the machine shown and listed. It is the UBS Hydro series. • RED➔danger zone •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security • In areas where visibility is difficult, switch off the attachment and ensure that no one is in the danger area. • Before starting work, foreign objects must be removed from the surface to be treated.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security • If the attachment is blocked by a foreign object, the engine must be switched off and the attachment must be cleaned using a suitable tool! • There are crushing and shearing points on driven parts! The •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security coupling and uncoupling of attachments WARNING Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to non-compliance with safety measures! Failure to comply with safety measures may result in injury as well as environmental and material damage (to the machine or system)! •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security 2.6.1 Emergency shutdown via dead man's lever Fig. 2: Dead man's lever drive lever, right drive lever, left dead man's lever adjustment lever auxiliary drive throttle In the event of an emergency, immediately release both handles of the control unit. This will trigger the dead man's lever (3).
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security 2.7 Safety marking The following symbols and information signs are located in the work area. They refer to the immediate area in which they are installed. WARNING Risk of injury due to illegible or missing signs! Missing and illegible stickers and signs can have serious health consequences, including life-threatening injuries.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security cleaning products WARNING Risk of injury due to improper handling of cleaning agents or substances Improper handling of cleaning agents or substances can have serious health effects and even life-threatening injuries. • Read the material safety data sheets and manufacturer’s instructions for the cleaning agents or substances •...
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security moving components DANGER Danger to life or injury from moving components! Improper handling of moving components can result in danger of death or injury as well as risk of material damage to the machine or system •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security Operating materials / Operating materials / Lubricants / Oils WARNING Risk of injury due to improper handling of operating materials or - fabrics! Improper handling of operating resources or materials can result in serious health consequences and even life-threatening injuries.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security The following environmentally hazardous substances are used: lubricants Lubricants such as grease and oil contain toxic substances. They must not be released into the environment. Disposal must be carried out by a specialist waste disposal company.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security • Only release blockages when it is certain that releasing them will not result in any dangerous movement of machine parts. • Before starting work, ensure that there is sufficient space for installation.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security • After maintenance, install protective devices and place them in protective position. • When carrying out maintenance, cleaning and repair work on the raised device, always ensure that it is secured using suitable support elements.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Security 2.11 Safety instructions for disassembly and disposal WARNING Risk of injury if disassembled improperly! Stored residual energy, sharp-edged components, points and corners on or in the machine or on the required tools can cause injuries.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II functional description air filter - oil cooler oil cooler auxiliary drive (PTO) hydraulic - wheel hub motor The USB Alpin II is operated via the control panel (1). The central unit is the engine with electric starter (6). This is used to drive the single-axle carrier vehicle as well as to drive the attachments.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II transport, packaging and storage transport, packaging and storage Assembly, installation and initial commissioning may only be carried out by the dealer’s employees or by persons authorized by the dealer. However, it may happen that during installation and subsequent use, operators or maintenance personnel of the operator are entrusted with handling packages.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II transport, packaging and storage A NOTICE Danger to the environment due to incorrect disposal! Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and can in many cases be reused or sensibly processed and recycled. Incorrect disposal of packaging materials can pose a risk to the environment.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II transport, packaging and storage DANGER Risk of death or injury due to incorrect transport of the machine! Incorrect transport of the machine may result in death or injury, as well as property damage to the machine or system! •...
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II transport, packaging and storage Without an attachment, the parking support must be extended. If equipped, apply the parking brake so that the drive wheels are blocked. Stop the engine and close the fuel tap.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II assembly/installation, installation, initial commissioning assembly/installation, installation, initial commissioning 5.1 Safety instructions Please be sure to observe all safety instructions listed in the Safety chapter! (See Chapter 2 Safety on page 7) 5.2 Installing the attachment Fig.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II assembly/installation, installation, initial commissioning • When assembling, make sure that the clutch driver (3) is located in one of the two clutch halves. • Pull up the locking lever (1) and fold the lever upwards.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II assembly/installation, installation, initial commissioning hexagon nut washer mounting hubs lock nut wheel bolts M12 x 50 To mount the lattice wheel set, the mounting hubs (7) must be mounted on both sides of the self-propelled implement To assemble the lattice wheel set, follow these steps: •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service service 6.1 Safety instructions Please be sure to observe all safety instructions listed in the Safety chapter! (See Chapter 2 Safety on page 7) 6.2 Starting the engine DANGER Danger to life or injury due to escaping exhaust gases in confined spaces, as...
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service drive lever, left ignition key auxiliary drive drive lever, right The engine can also be started without following the process described below. The manufacturer specifies that the following procedure must be followed. The procedure described is essential to driving off.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service • The auxiliary drive lever (2) must be in the "Off" position. • Turn the ignition key (2) to the “On” position. • Pull the hand starter (5) slowly until resistance is felt and then pull it through with as long a stroke as possible.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service For the first ride, choose a clear and flat area. • Operate the throttle lever (6) approximately 1/3. • Press down the dead man’s lever (3) and hold it down. • Make sure that no one is in front of or behind the machine! •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.4 Steering WARNING Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to sudden dangerous situations! Sudden dangerous situations pose a risk of injury as well as environmental and material damage (to the machine or system)! •...
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service The steering is constructed as follows: • The implement is driven by two wheel motors which are controlled separately. • The individual wheel drive allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds and in different directions.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.5 Handlebar active steering (option) The optional Holm active steering enables simplified handling of the single-axle carrier vehicle. Fig. 13: Bar active steering - function 1 The single-axle carrier vehicle can be steered by turning the bar (1), similar to Fig.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service Fig. 14: Holm active steering – preparation for reversing steering lever locking mechanism with detent DANGER Danger of death or injury due to uncontrolled steering when reversing! When reversing with the active steering system activated, the vehicle will...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.6 Switching off the combustion engine DANGER Danger of death or injury due to escaping exhaust gases in confined spaces! Escaping exhaust gases in confined spaces pose a risk to life or injury, as well as a risk of material damage to the machine or system! •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service • Put the throttle grip (5) in the idle position and let the engine idle for about half a minute. • Switch off the engine using the ignition key (3) or the engine switch (6) located on the combustion engine.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service Fig. 17: Locking guide bar 1 locking bolt The guide bar is adjustable in inclination angle to ensure the operator an ergonomically optimal working height. Furthermore, the adjustment of the guide bar allows an upright position of the guide bar in order to keep the dimensions small for transport.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.8 Tilting the control console Fig. 18: Tilt control unit 1 locking pin The angle of the control console can be adjusted to ensure the operator has an ergonomically optimal working height.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.9 Swivel the control unit sideways Fig. 19: Swivel the control unit sideways 1 locking pin In the standard configuration (without boom active steering) the control unit can be swiveled by ±30°.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.10 Comfort-Drive with one-hand control (option) Fig. 20: Control unit with Comfort Drive control unit The optional Comfort Drive control unit is located on the right-hand handle of the control unit. It enables simplified direction and Speed control of the single-axle carrier vehicle.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service The optional Comfort Drive control unit replaces the control using two drive levers and a cable pull. The Comfort Drive control unit controls the forward and reverse movement of the hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service 6.11 Comfort-Drive with two-hand control (option) forward motion Fig. 22: Active steering – forward travel direction switch Rotary switch – speed + Rotary switch – speed - dead man's lever To move forward, proceed as follows: 1.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service Fig. 23: Active steering – reversing direction switch Locking with locking function Rotary switch – speed - Rotary switch – speed + dead man's lever To reverse, proceed as follows: 1. Start the engine (see Starting the engine on page 34) 2.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II service Fig. 24: Active steering - steering lever 6 steering lever DANGER Danger to life or injury due to activated active steering when reversing! When reversing with the active steering system activated, the vehicle will...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance maintenance 7.1 Safety instructions Please be sure to observe all safety instructions listed in the Safety chapter! (See Chapter 2 Safety on page 7) 7.2 Spare parts Incorrect spare parts DANGER Risk of death or injury due to the use of incorrect spare parts! This symbol warns of an immediate danger to the life and health of people.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance Separating protective devices (covers) interval When commissioning, when switching on the machine Scope visual inspection for integrity operating personnel examiner • Measures Block off danger area • in case of errors Repair...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance • Check hydraulic connections and lines for leaks and damage. • Check the air pressure of the drive wheels. • Perform a test run before each use. Clean the • device after each use. Clean the engine air filter •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance Change the oil. (For the type of oil used, see (See Chapter 10 Technical Data on page 68)) • Clean the air pre-filter (if present) after 20 hours of operation at the latest and after a few hours in very dusty conditions •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance 7.4 Check the auxiliary drive belt tension A NOTICE Lack of traction to the attachment due to burnt V-belts! Burnt V-belts can lead to a lack of traction to the attachment. • Check the V-belt tension.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance Indicator plate (2) is located between the two grooves (3)➔ belt tension OK Grooves (3) are located below the indicator plate (2)➔ Reduce belt tension Fig. 26: Tensioning device for the belt drive...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance 7.5 Maintenance of the wear bushing Fig. 27: 1 grease nipple Wear bushings are installed to protect against wear caused by friction between moving components. The wear bushing installed here is lubricated via a grease nipple (1).
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance 7.6 Cleaning the air filter Fig. 28: Air filter Oil heat exchanger Air filter Engine Air filter Always ensure that the air filters (1, 2) are free of foreign objects. 7.7 Measures after maintenance Staff: •...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance Make sure that the locking bolt (1) is securely engaged when the attachment is mounted. Fig. 29: Locking bolt (view without attachment) 7.8 Storage If the machine is not used for a long period of time, follow these steps: 1.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II maintenance – To avoid corrosion, protect the machine from the weather. Do not store the machine in damp rooms, fertilizer stores or stables. Cover the machine with a cloth or something similar. 61 / 71...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II malfunctions / troubleshooting malfunctions / troubleshooting The following chapter describes possible causes of faults and the work to eliminate them. If faults occur more frequently, shorten the maintenance intervals according to the actual load.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II malfunctions / troubleshooting Possible causes remedy Disturbance Wait 3 seconds until the LED light Startup process Gasoline engine does not start lights up permanently performed too quickly (Comfort Drive option) Engine runs in CHOKE range...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II malfunctions / troubleshooting 8.4 Troubleshooting table for electric start equipment Possible causes remedy Disturbance E-starter does not work Charge or replace the battery battery empty fuse defective Replace fuse Check wiring harness and electric starter Defect in the wiring harness, electric starter 8.5 Drive fault table...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II malfunctions / troubleshooting 8.6 Drivetrain fault table Possible causes remedy Disturbance V-belts slip through V-belt tension too weak due to Adjusting the stroke of the Bowden cable insufficient preload Flanks of the V-belts are hard and...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II dismantling, disposal dismantling, disposal 9.1 Safety instructions Please be sure to observe all safety instructions listed in the Safety chapter! (See Chapter 2 Safety on page 7) 9.2 Disassembly Before starting disassembly: • Switch off the machine and secure it against being switched on again.
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Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II dismantling, disposal batteries and rechargeable batteries CAUTION Danger to the environment from batteries and accumulators! Components of batteries and accumulators are toxic and pose a danger to the environment. • Never dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste and only dispose of them in accordance with the regulations applicable at the place of use.
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Technical data Technical data 10.1 Generally Unit type UBS Alpin II 798 mm Width 1323 mm length 1273 mm Height Weight about 300 liter hydraulic oil tank Synthetic Ester-based bio-hydraulic hydraulic oil oil Avia Syntofluid N68 (recommended)
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Technical data 10.2 Engine types UBS Alpin II Unit Vanguard Motor 17.2 net output Max. torque, at 26.5 specified speed 2,500 627 cc displacement Upper idle speed 3,600 e.g. NGK BPR 6 ES...
Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II Technical data 10.4 Declaration of Conformity We, the Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH Empeler Straße 95 D- 46459 Rees declare that the product Hydrostatic single-axle carrier vehicle UBS Alpin II complies with all relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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