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McLaughlin VX50 Gen3-500 LT Operator And Maintenance Manual

McLaughlin VX50 Gen3-500 LT Operator And Maintenance Manual (210 pages)

Vacuum Excavators

Brand: McLaughlin | Category: Excavators | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Receiving and Delivery Report

9
- Delivery
  11
  - Machine
    11
- Dealer/Owner Information
  12
- Identification Numbers - Record
  13
- Table of Contents
  15
Safety Messages

19
- Safety Symbol Explanation
  19
- Crystalline Silica
  28
- Fire Extinguisher
  29
Diesel Fuel Requirements

31
- Diesel Fuel - Sulfur Content
  31
Intended Use

33
Controls

35
- Gauges
  35
- Indicators
  37
  - VX30 Indicators
    37
  - VX50/ECO50 LCD Display
    38
- Kubota Engine Controls
  39
  - VX50/ECO50 LCD Display Engine Screen
    41
- Switches
  42
- Valves
  45
  - Tank Valves
    45
  - Water System Valves
    48
- Spoil Tank Safety Brace
  50
- Spoil Tank Lid Safety Lock Pin
  50
- Hose Reel
  51
- Remote Control - Boom (Option)
  52
  - Hydraulic Rotation Boom
    52
  - Manual Rotation Boom
    53
  - Manual Override Boom Controls
    54
- Arrow Board (Optional)
  56
  - VX30 Arrow Board Controls
    56
  - VX50 Arrow Board Control Screen
    57
- Lights
  58
Electronic Controller

59
- VX50/ECO50 LCD Display
  59
  - Gauges
    61
  - Engine Screen
    62
  - Indicators
    63
Starting Procedure

67
- Starting the Engine
  67
- Cold Weather Starting
  68
- Jump-Starting
  69
  - Battery Explosion/Burns - Avoid
    69
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    70
Shutdown Procedure

71
- Stopping the Machine
  71
Transporting the Machine

73
Preparing Machine and Work Area

89
- Operator Qualifications
  89
- Personal Protective Equipment
  90
- Sound Levels
  92
- Prepare the Area
  92
  - Locate Buried Utilities
    93
  - Striking a Utility
    95
  - Electrocution Prevention
    97
  - Jobsite Assessment
    100
- Prepare the Machine
  102
  - Engine Fluids - Check
    102
  - Water Pump & Blower Oil Level - Check
    103
  - Hydraulic Fluid Level - Check
    103
  - Fresh Water Tank(S) - Fill
    104
  - Water Tank In-Line Strainer - Clean
    105
  - Vacuum Hoses and Tools - Check
    105
  - Filters - Check
    105
- Machine Location
  105
Operating the Vacuum Excavator

107
- Cold Weather Precautions
  107
- Operating Features
  107
  - Water Tank Low Level Sensor
    107
  - Spoil Tank Level Float Switch
    107
  - Pressure Relief Valves
    108
  - Vacuum Relief Valves
    108
- Additional Options
  109
  - Hotbox Water Heater
    109
  - Arrow Board
    109
- Vacuum Hoses and Tooling - Connect
  110
  - Potholing
    110
- Operating Instructions
  111
  - Operating Precautions
    113
  - Material Disposal
    114
  - Operation - Potholing
    114
  - Operation - Vacuum Excavation
    118
  - Unplugging Vacuum Hose
    120
  - Boom (VX50/ECO50 Option)
    122
  - Strong Arm (Option)
    124
- Dumping Spoil Tank
  125
- Machine - Clean
  128
  - Spoil Tank - Clean
    129
  - Cyclone Separator - Clean
    131
  - Hotbox - Flush to Remove Rust/Scale
    131
  - Tools and Hoses - Clean
    132
  - Vacuum Gauge - Reset
    133
Maintenance

135
- Welding Alert - Electronic Components
  135
- Safety Signs - Maintain
  136
- Engine Maintenance
  136
- Hourmeter - Check for Maintenance Interval
  136
- Machine - Grease
  136
- Recommended Fluids
  137
- Maintenance Interval Chart
  138
- Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily
  143
  - Engine Maintenance
    143
  - Brake System - Check
    143
  - Fluid Levels - Check
    144
  - Machine - Clean
    148
  - Pintle Hitch - Inspect
    149
  - Tank Full Shutdown Switch - Check
    149
  - Vacuum and Water Hoses - Check
    149
  - Vacuum Air Filter - Check/Clean
    150
- Maintenance - 50 Service Hours or Weekly
  151
  - Engine Maintenance
    151
  - Boom (Option) - Check/Maintain
    152
  - Machine - Grease
    153
- Machine Components - Check/Clean
  159
- Pressures - Check
  160
- Water Pump Oil - Initial Change
  161
- Maintenance - 100 Service Hours or Monthly
  162
  - Engine Maintenance
    162
  - Blower Oil - Initial Change
    163
  - Machine Components - Check/Maintain
    164
  - Overall Machine - Check
    164
  - Emergency Stop Switch - Check
    165
  - Hydraulic System - Check
    166
  - Hotbox (Option) Maintenance
    166
  - Amber Beacon - Check
    167
  - Tires and Rims - Check
    167
- Maintenance - 200 Service Hours
  168
- Maintenance - 250 Service Hours
  171
  - Engine Maintenance
    171
  - Breakaway Brake Circuit - Test
    171
  - Brakes, Electric - Test/Adjust
    172
  - Brake Controller (Optional) - Test/Adjust
    173
- 60-40 Maintenance - 400 Service Hours
  174
  - Engine Maintenance
    174
- Maintenance - 500 Service Hours
  174
  - Blower Oil - Change
    176
  - Water Pump Oil - Change
    177
  - Hotbox Maintenance
    177
- Maintenance - 600 Service Hours or Twice Yearly
  178
  - Wheel Bearings - Grease
    178
  - Belts - Inspect
    178
- Maintenance - 1000 Service Hours or Yearly
  179
- Maintenance - 1500 Hours
  179
  - Engine Maintenance
    179
  - Water Pump Service
    179
- Maintenance - 3000 Hours
  180
- Maintenance - Yearly
  180
  - Engine Maintenance
    180
  - Hydraulic Oil Cooler
    181
- Maintenance - Two Years
  182
  - Engine Maintenance
    182
  - Radiator Coolant ELC - Change
    182
- Maintenance - as Required
  184
  - Engine Maintenance
    184
  - Battery - Replace
    184
  - Boom Cleanout Cover - Remove/Check for Clogs
    185
  - Nozzles - Inspect/Clean/Replace
    186
  - Lights - Replace
    187
    
    Belt Maintenance
    188
    
    Slip Hook - Replace
    189
    
    Towing Chain - Replace
    190
    
    Storage
    190
Troubleshooting

193
- Engine System
  193
- Vacuum Excavator
  193
Specifications

195
- Lubricants
  195
- Machine Specifications
  197
  - Tires
    197
  - Capacities
    200
- Material Density Chart
  202
  - Variables Affecting Water Volume
    203
  - Antifreeze Dilution Chart
    203

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