MAFI Trac G Series User manual
Operating manual
MAFI Trac
MT 32 / 36
Series G
… get it rolling
Production no.: 3321128
Operating manual MT 32 / 36
Publisher MAFI-Transport-Systeme GmbH
Hochhäuser Straße 18
D-97941 Tauberbischofsheim
Telephone: +49 9341/899-0
Fax: +49 9341/899-108
E-mail: serv[email protected]
Document type Operating manual
Translation of the original operating manual
Production number 3321128
Issue date 05.2010
Language English
Copyright 2006, MAFI-Transport-Systeme GmbH
This documentation and all parts thereof are copyright
protected. Any use or change made outside the strict
limitations of the copyright law without the consent of
MAFI-Transport-Systeme GmbH is not permitted and is
punishable by law. This particularly applies to reproductions,
translations, microfilming, and the storage and processing
in electronic systems.
CONTENTS
Operating manual MT 32 / 36 1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ........................................ 3
Vehicle identification plate ................................................... 4
Production number ............................................................... 5
USER INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 7
Regarding this operating manual ......................................... 8
Content overview ................................................................. 9
Warranty/liability ................................................................. 10
Safety instructions .............................................................. 11
Graphical aids .................................................................... 12
Symbols ............................................................................. 13
Terms ................................................................................. 14
SAFETY ..................................................................... 15
General information ........................................................... 16
Intended use <Sattel> ........................................................ 17
Other dangers .................................................................... 18
Qualifications of the operating personnel ........................... 20
Personal safety gear .......................................................... 21
Warning signs on the MAFI Trac <Sattel> ......................... 22
YOUR MAFI TRAC .................................................... 25
Product description <Sattel> .............................................. 26
Exterior view <Sattel> ........................................................ 27
Interior view ........................................................................ 29
CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................. 31
Opening and closing .......................................................... 32
Seating ............................................................................... 38
Steering wheel ................................................................... 41
Mirror/door instrument panel .............................................. 44
Pedals <1 Bremspedal> ..................................................... 45
Heating/ventilation/air conditioning .................................... 46
Exterior lighting .................................................................. 52
Interior lighting ................................................................... 56
Instrument panel ................................................................ 57
Radio console .................................................................... 75
Multi-function display ......................................................... 76
Vehicle electrical system .................................................... 84
Practical features ............................................................... 86
OPERATION .............................................................. 89
Starting check .................................................................... 90
Inspection work .................................................................. 93
Starting the engine ........................................................... 101
Gear shifting <mit Betriebsartwahl> ................................. 103
Driving instructions ........................................................... 106
Turning off the engine ...................................................... 113
Fifth wheel coupling <Eurohitch><Sattel> ....................... 114
Operation with trestle<optional><3321128> .................... 117
Gooseneck <optional><Sattel> ........................................ 118
Towing and shunting coupling ......................................... 119
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Winter operation ............................................................... 120
Care ................................................................................. 121
TRANSPORT ...........................................................123
Loading onto a flatbed trailer ............................................ 124
Loading with a crane ........................................................ 125
SELF-HELP ..............................................................127
Electrical system .............................................................. 128
Fifth wheel coupling <Sattel> ........................................... 129
Starting aid <optional> ..................................................... 130
Indicators on the multi-function display ............................ 131
Towing .............................................................................. 132
Emptying the fuel pre-filter
of the water separator ...................................................... 133
Emergency release of the spring-loaded component ....... 134
Emergency release of the parking brake ......................... 135
Inflating tyres .................................................................... 137
TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................139
Dimensions (standard model) <Sattel> ............................ 140
Weights <Sattel> .............................................................. 142
General specifications <Sattel> ....................................... 143
Hydraulic system <Sattel> ............................................... 144
Brake system ................................................................... 145
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle identification plate
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Vehicle identification plate
Fig. 1: Mounting location
The vehicle identification plate is mounted at the right of the
MAFI Trac, below the connection column (in the case of right-
hand drive vehicles, it is mounted on the left).
Fig. 2: Vehicle identification plate
On the vehicle identification plate you will find information on:
zVehicle type
zProduction number
zWeights
zLoads
zBattery
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Production number
Maintenance manual MT 32 / 36 5
Production number
The production number identifies your MAFI Trac.
It is stamped on the vehicle identification plate.
The production number of your MAFI Trac is:
Specify the production number in all written communica-
tion with MAFI. Providing this number simplifies
answering your questions and ordering parts.
Door key/Ignition key
Please write down here the key number of the door and
ignition keys to ensure that you can easily reorder keys:
3321128
Door key Ignition key
............................. .............................
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Regarding this operating manual
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Regarding this operating manual
General information
This operating manual (OM) is a component of the MAFI Trac.
In the following the MAFI Trac is abbreviated to MT.
It informs you of the proper operation and intended use of the
MT. The more you are familiar with the MT, the better you can
work with it and drive in traffic.
The following is therefore important:
zKnow and understand the contents of these operating
instructions.
zPractice using the operating elements and operating
procedures of the MT after familiarising yourself with them
theoretically and before actually using the MT.
zDo not activate any switches or try out any operating
procedures with which you are unfamiliar.
zInform other users of all safety and warning instructions.
zAdhere to the generally applicable regulations for the area
(company or public roads) in which you operate the MT.
Directional and positional specifications <Sattel>
Fig. 1: Main travel direction
The positional specifications “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right”
always refer to those positions when you look in the main
travel direction (arrow).
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Content overview
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Content overview
This operating manual contains tips and advice on the
following:
zWorking safely with the MT
zMaintaining the use and efficiency of the MT
zTroubleshooting in the event of problems
zMaintenance of your MT
Vehicle identification
In this chapter you will find information on the location of
mounting and on the contents of the vehicle identification
plate.
User instructions
In this chapter you will find information on using this operating
manual.
Safety
In this chapter you will find information on safety. You will learn
about remaining risks.
Your MAFI Trac
In this chapter you will find an overview of your MT.
Control elements
In this chapter you will find information on operating the con-
trols.
Operation
In this chapter you will find information on working with the MT.
Transport
In this chapter you will find information on transporting
your MT.
Self-help
In this chapter you will find information on possible malfunc-
tions and the appropriate repairs.
Technical data
In this chapter you will find important technical data on the MT.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Warranty/liability
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Warranty/liability
The “General sales terms and delivery conditions” of
MAFI-Transport-Systeme GmbH always apply. MAFI rules out
warrantee and liability claims for personal injury and material
damage when they result from the following:
zinappropriate use of the MT (see “Intended use <Sattel>”
on page 17) ,
zignoring the notes, regulations, and prohibitions of the
operating manual,
zunauthorised constructional modifications to the MT,
zpoor monitoring of parts that are subject to wear,
zimproper and late maintenance and repair.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
The warning signs in this operating manual are in a systematic
order depending on the severity of the danger and the proba-
bility of their occurring.
DANGER!
Life threatening!
A symbol together with the word “Danger” warns about
an immediate risk that endangers the health and life of
persons. Ignoring these safety instructions results in
serious injury; possibly even death.
XBe sure to observe the measures described to avoid
these dangers.
WARNING!
Danger of injury!
A symbol together with the word “Warning” warns about
a possibly dangerous situation that endangers the
health and life of persons. Ignoring these safety
instructions can result in serious injury; possibly even
death.
XBe sure to observe the measures described to avoid
these dangers.
CAUTION!
Material damage!
A symbol together with the word “Caution” warns about
a possibly dangerous situation that endangers the
health of persons or about material or environmental
damage. Ignoring these safety instructions can result in
injuries or material or environmental damage.
XBe sure to observe the measures described to avoid
these dangers.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Graphical aids
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Graphical aids
You will find the following graphical aids in this operating
manual.
Instructions/activities
XThe preceding symbol draws your attention to a task to be
preformed.
XSeveral symbols draw your attention to a sequence of tasks.
3The preceding symbol marks the result of a task that had
been carried out.
Lists
Lists without a compelling order are displayed as lists with
bullet points.
zEntry 1
zEntry 2
Cross references
Cross references indicate where further information can be
found on the topic (see “Symbols” on page 13).
Additional information
This tip provides you with advice or additional
information.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Symbols
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Symbols
Important and especially useful information are emphasised
so that they can be registered quickly.
Warning
This symbol marks safety instructions that must definitely be
observed. A detailed description of the safety instructions can
be found in the section “Safety instructions” on page 11.
Regulations
Symbols of this type mark notes on using personal safety gear.
A detailed description of the notes can be found in the section
“Personal safety gear” on page 21.
Note, tip
This symbol marks general notes.
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Terms
Term/abbreviation Explanation
< Smaller than, lower
>Larger than, more
4 x 2 MT with rear-wheel drive
4x4 MT with all-wheel drive
RA Rear axle
Coolant Mixture of water and anti-freeze/
corrosion protection agent, for
cooling the engine
FA Front axle
TB Transfer box
SAFETY
General information
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General information
The safety chapter contains basic safety instructions and
worker's protection regulations on handling the MT.
Observing all instructions given in this chapter is a basic pre-
requisite for safe handling and fault-free operation of the MT.
In addition you will find further safety instructions in other
chapters of this maintenance manual that also must be closely
observed. The safety instructions come before the operational
instructions.
Safety instructions on third-party components can be found in
the respective third-party documentation. Follow those safety
instructions as well.
SAFETY
Intended use <Sattel>
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Intended use <Sattel>
The MT may be employed only as a tractor. It is designed and
adapted for the special usage requirements in
zRoRo traffic,
zTerminal traffic in ports,
zShipping, postal, and railway terminals,
zLoading cargo cars from semi-trailers,
zIndustrial use with the Cargotrailer system, lift trucks,
and semi-trailers.
The MT may only be driven on the traffic routes permitted by
the company.
The MT is designed and built for carrying the following loads:
MT 32
MT 36
Please observe the engineering shop directive (VMDA)
“Guideline for the intended and proper use of industrial trucks”
and the accident prevention regulation “Industrial Trucks”
(BGV D27).
If your MT is to be used for work not specified in these direc-
tives, please consult your nearest MAFI representative.
Refittings, attachments, and retrofittings on the MT may only
be done upon consultation with MAFI.
Spare parts, ancillary attachments, extra installations,
and accessory components have to be authorised by MAFI
before use.
Inappropriate use
z
Transporting extra persons on the MT or in the driver's cab.
zMoving or carrying loads that exceed the maximum
permissible load.
zTransporting loads at speeds greater than the permitted
maximum.
zMoving or transporting loads that cannot be safely secured
by the available MT couplings.
System load (GCW) 100,000 kg
Coupled load at 5 km/h 32,000 kg
System load (GCW) 120,000 kg
Coupled load at 5 km/h 36,000 kg
SAFETY
Other dangers
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Other dangers
The MT has been constructed according to state-of-the-art
technology and acknowledged safety regulations. Neverthe-
less when it is used there may be danger for life and limb of the
user or other persons or damage to the MAFI Trac or other
property.
Therefore operate the MT only:
zWhen it is in faultless condition.
zWith concern for safety and dangers.
This is under the prerequisite that the MT has been serviced
and maintained properly. Have any deviations on the MT
repaired immediately by qualified technicians. This concerns
especially changes that can become a danger to persons and
property.
Parking
WARNING!
Danger of injury!
If the parking brake fails, a parked MT can begin to roll
and present an injury hazard.
XSecure the MT with blocks in addition to the parking
brake.
Driving with towed loads
DANGER!
Danger of injury!
Inappropriate driving behaviour in difficult operating
conditions or driving with high loads can cause the MT
to get out of control, causing considerable personal
injury and property damage.
XHitch up cargo only if is can be braked by the MT.
XAdapt the driving speed to the conditions of the road
and the cargo.
XAdjust the towed load accordingly to suit operating
conditions.
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