MANIP MPower Series User manual

Operators manual MANIP’ MPower
English
Réf. 25001403 - Février 2010

SOMMAIRE
1•User information 1
2•Safety instructions 2
Obligations
Protections
Warnings
3•Prohibitions 3
4•Safety stickers 4
5•Location of the stickers 5
6•Identification plate 5
7•Counter load 6
8•Use of the mono lever 6
9•Switching from double to single effect 7
10•3rd and 4th function 7
11•User instructions 8-9
Obligations
Warnings
Prohibitions
Advice
12•MM and HD loader detachment 10-11
13•MM and HD loader attachment 12-13
14•Hydraulic coupling Manip’Fast 14-15
Connect
Disconnect
15•Manip’Lock implement detachment 16
16•Manip’Lock implement attachment 17
17•Hydraulic coupling Manip’Fast Outil 2 and 4 18
18•Level indicator 19
19•Manip’Pic 20
20•Manip’activ suspension 21
21•Collectivity kit safety with lifting and tipping 21
22•Maintenance 22-23
Safety
Tractor maintenance
Loader maintenance
Subframe maintenance
23•Trouble shooting 24
24•Technical characteristics 25
25•Warranty 26
26•Certificat of conformity 27
27•Notes 28-29

1• USER INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
To the user
You have just bought a Manip loader and we thank you for this.
Spare a moment to read this manual as it has been made to help
you use your loader at its maximum capacity.
When your loader was delivered, your dealer should have given
you a copy of your warranty certificate. If not ask him for a copy.
You will need this document if you have to make a warranty
claim. This claim will not be granted if a signed copy has not been
sent to us.
The warranty certificate indicates:
That the assembly is conforming to specifications and accepted.
That the user has received the manual.
That the user has been informed about the use of the loader,
about the attachment and detachment, about maintenance and
safety regulations.
That the warranty conditions have been read and accepted.
IMPORTANT
A loader
is a complex tool;
incorrect or neglected
use may lead to
important damages.
Comply with the
safety regulations
The user manual
is an important
document that should
be readily available
when needed.

2• SAFETY REGULATIONS
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OBLIGATIONS
Read the manual: Read and study carefully this manual before
using the loader, always have this manual within reach, store it
inside your tractor, if your manual is damaged or lost get ano-
ther one.
Assembly out with the current recommendations at the date of
purchase is a risk for both the loader and the tractor. Conse-
quently no warranty claim will be taken into consideration for
any assembly out with our recommendations.
On delivery the following should be explained:
Safety regulations.
Control workings and use.
Recommandations of use.
Attachment and detachment of the loader.
Attachment and detachment of the tools.
Some warning stickers are at different places on the loader and
on the tool, read them and understand their meanings before
using the loader or the tool.
If you cannot read one of the stickers or it has been damaged
then replace it.
WARNING
A safety belt needs to be fitted and readjusted during work.
Use a sufficient counter-weight to ensure the stability of the
tractor. Around 20% of the total weight should be supported by
the rear axle.
Control the loader exclusively from the driver’s seat.
Keep control over the controls until movements are completed.
Transport on the road should be with the arm raised and empty.
Do not hide the traffic lights.
At your work place loaded implements should be transported in
a lowered position at all times and at a low speed, in particular
on uneven ground. Avoid working on slopes.
During work keep away any person in the area of the loader.
Be careful at all times that the loader does not interfere with
overhead obstacles.
Implement changing: check that they are properly locked on by
forcing down slightly on the ground.
When not being used, the detached loader should rest on its
parking stand with the pins and locking pins delivered with the
machine.
Only use implements suitable for the job to be done.
Periodically check the hydraulic system.
These regulations
should be
read carefully.
Non-compliance
with these will relieve
the Manip Company
from any responsibility
in event of any incidents
and may entail
the cancellation
of the warranty.
PROTECTION
against falling object and
tipping over.
Warning. If a tractor is not
equipped with a protection
against falling objects or a 4-
pole structure against tipping
over (tractors with 2-pole arch),
then the driver is exposed to
a continuous risk when he
manipulates a load.
Restrictions. In this case the
loader should be equipped
with a mechanism that main-
tains the tool level.
Reminder. Only tools recom-
mended by Manip should be
used.

3• PROHIBITIONS
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Standing under a loader is forbidden.
Never stay under a lifted loader unless the mechanical or hy-
draulic shut off device is in a locked position.
Never detach a loader without a tool. Always detach the loader
on a firm flat ground.
Never modify the original hose connection.
Never modify a sub frame. The sub frames are made for a spe-
cific type of tractor. Never fit a sub frame on a tractor that it is
not made for.
Any modification of the Manip equipment and the fitting of an
implement of another origin than Manip automatically cancels
the liability and the warranty on the entire equipment.
NEVER USE
THE LOADER FOR
ANYTHING OTHER
THAN TRANSPORT
OF MATERIALS
TO USE THE LOADER
FOR LIFTING WORK,
IT HAS TO BE EQUIPPED
WITH SAFETY VALVES
see page.23:
COLLECTIVITY KIT
safety with tipping
and lifting.
Norm EN 12525:
2000/prA1: July 2008
LIFTING
OR CARRYING
PEOPLE WITH
THE LOADER
IS FORBIDDEN.
Manip may not be held liable in the event
of non-compliance with these safety regulations.

4• SAFETY STICKERS
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Read and keep
the maintenance
and user manual.
Never use the loader
To carry people
Compulsory
protections
against tipping
over and falling
objects
Lifting hooks for
Loader maintenance
Unlocking
Security device
Do not stand under the
loader

5• LOCATION
OF THE STICKERS
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6• IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The identification plate is located on the outside of the rear left
arm, is mentioned: Year of manufacture, Type or model; Serial
number; Weight.
Left bearing box Right bearing box
Tool carrier left hand side Tool carrier right hand side
Tipping
balancing system
left and right
Location on the arm
IMPORTANT
The loader serial
number is necessary
for any inquiry
about spare parts
or technical
assistance.

7• COUNTER LOAD
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Fig B.1 – Static stability calculation
Usage without
counterweight
When the use
of a counterweight
is not possible,
then the stability
can be maintained
by adding weights
on the rear wheel
or liquid in the tires
in accordance
to the following
formula:
G x I2- N x b P + N
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I25
METHOD OF CALCULATION
12525:2000
8• USE OF THE MONO LEVER
SINGLE FUNCTIONS
A Down
B Tip
C Lift
D Dig
E Float
COMBINED FUNCTIONS
A-B Down, Tip
A-D Down, Dig
B-C Lift, Tip
D-C Lift, Dig

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9• SWITCHING FROM DOUBLE
TO SINGLE EFFECT LIFTING
3rd function command
4th function command
A valve situated underneath the
distributor allows you to switch from
SINGLE EFFECT (VALVE OPEN)
DOUBLE EFFECT (VALVE CLOSED)
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Loader with Manip monolever
and Manip Drive only
10• 3
RD
AND 4
TH
FUNCTION
3rd FUNCTION
Double effect hydraulic function to command a tool’s hydraulics
This 3rd function is activated by a switch situated on the side of
the mono lever.
When the switch is activated, then the mono lever in a tip or
dig position will order the opening or closing of a tool.
When the switch is released then the mono lever will command
the tipping or digging of the tool.
4th FUNCTION
Supplementary double effect hydraulic function to command a
double function tool’s hydraulics.
This 4th function is activated by a switch situated on the side of
the mono lever.
When the switch is activated, then the mono lever in a tip or dig
position will command the 2nd tool’s cylinder (lift, accessories…)
When the switch is released, then the monolever will command
the tipping or digging of the tool.

11• USER INSTRUCTIONS
MANIP tools
have been designed
for specific use,
they have their own
resistance limits.
Type of use such
as public works,
land clearing,
root cutting
is prohibited.
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OBLIGATIONS
Read the loader and sub frame’s user manual before using the
loader.
Control the loader exclusively from the driver’s seat; keep
control of the controls until movements are completed.
Never leave the tractor with its loader in a raised position. All
valves generate an internal oil leak necessary for operation,
consequently the loader may drop.
Only use implements suitable for the job to be done.
WARNINGS
Use a sufficient counter-weight to ensure the stability of the
tractor,
(See page 6 COUNTER LOAD).
Adjust the maximum permissible tyre track of the tractor to
increase stability, refer to the manual of the tractor.
Make sure that the machine is not damaged or that some
components are not missing and that the maintenance is followed.
Periodically control that the nuts and bolts are tight especially
around the wheels and the sub-frame.
Warning. If a tractor is not equipped with a protection against
falling objects or a 4-pole structure against tipping over (tractors
with 2-pole arch), then the driver is exposed to a continuous risk
when he manipulates a load.
Always be aware of your surrounding and make sure that
nobody (especially children) is in your working area.
Study your working area and what the ground looks like; mind
the holes and hidden obstacles.
Verify and note the passage height compared to the height of
the loader.
Do not work near or on a slope.
Make sure that the headlights are always visible and are not
hidden by the tool.
Always look at the tool, objects can sometimes fall and roll
towards the driver.
Drive carefully always thinking of safety.
Never drive faster than 10 km/h when the tool is loaded.
Slow down when you are turning, lower the loader as much as
possible when in motion.

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INTERDICTIONS
Never use the loader or the tool as a working plan.
Never use the loader to carry or lift people.
Never pass or stand under a lifted loader.
Never stay under a lifted loader unless the mechanical or
hydraulic shut off device is in a locked position.
Never detach the loader without a tool.
Never use the loader for anything other than transport of
materials.
Never lift a weight with the tool angle.
ADVICE
Use the strength of the engine and a slow speed to engage the
tool into the load you have to move ; the valve in a neutral
position to avoid putting the loader and the tractor under
abnormal stress that can consequently be harmful to both.
Do not insist if the load you have to lift is too heavy, release the
valve lever and start again in a rational manner.
Work according to the loader’s strength.
Never lift with the angle of the tool, the concentration of the
weight on one side can cause the bending of the arm.
Never carry a load in high position as the loader may lose its
balance.
Use and regulate the level indicator to know the position of the
tool whilst it is descending.
Tractors with a low hydraulic flow, we advise you to keep a
certain engine flow by lowering the arm or by tipping the tool,
this is to improve the filling up of the cylinders with oil and
avoid the response time.
For levelling work, tip the tool in a 45° angle so that the blade
is in contact with the ground, and not the bottom of the tool.
This will reduce the wear of the tool.

12• MM AND HD LOADER DETACHMENT
IMPORTANT
THE FLOATING POSITION MUST be maintained until the end
of the detachment.
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IMPORTANT
Never detach the loader without a tool, choose a flat and stable surface.
This manoeuvre will only be done by the driver who will leave his seat and FORBID
any manoeuvre whilst he is working on the loader.
Use all the commands on the engine lower flow.
PROCEDURE
CHOOSE a FLAT and STABLE surface.
1• TOOL at least 1 meter from the ground. Put the tool in its
MAXIMUM DIGGING POSITION.
2• LOWER the loader’s arm.
3• PUSH the lowering lever as far as possible PUT INTO FLOATING
POSITION.
4• TIP the tool to put it FLAT on the ground.
Engage the hand break.
5• CHECK the lift cylinder’s travel dimension 20mm minimum.
6• Position the parking PROPS using the original pins.
7• UNLOCK the left side, using the lever. The loader will drop
down slightly.
UNLOCK the right side, same as for the left side.
8• CHECK the pin’s clearance in relation to the hooks; otherwise
lightly push the lever towards tipping. KEEP IN A FLOATING
POSITION.
9• DISCONNECT the hydraulic plugs or the Manip Fast (depending
on options) (see pages 14 and 15 HYDRAULIC COUPLING).
10• Put the flex away in the according support.
Put the protective caps on the couplings, or shut the
protective hood for the Manip Fast (according to option).
Return to the tractor cab and check that the 2 axles are off
the hooks.
11• Slowly REVERSE the tractor making sure that nothing gets
caught up.
12• CHECK the stability of the loader on its props.
ATTENTION
THE LOADER
CAN DROP DOWN
DURING THIS
MANOEUVRE
PINCHING
RISKS
(manipulate
with caution).

ORDER TO BE
RESPECTED
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1- Dig the tool 1 meter from
the ground
2- Lower the loader to the
ground
3- Put to float position
4- Tool flat on the ground 5- Cylinder travel dimension 6- Parking props on the ground
7- Unlock the loader 8- Release the axles before
reversing
9- Disconnect hydraulics
10- Put the flex away 11- Slowly reverse the tractor 12- Check the stability

13• MM AND HD LOADER ATTACHMENT
IMPORTANT
This manoeuvre will only be done by the driver who will leave his seat and FORBID
any manoeuvre whilst he is working on the loader.
Use the commands on the engine lower flow.
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PROCEDURE
1• DRIVE the tractor FORWARDS SLOWLY and in a straight line,
centred between the loader arms.
2• ENGAGE totally the hooks under the pins. WITHOUT PUSHING
THE LOADER.
3• PUT ON floating position, with the lever as far forward as
possible.
4• Connect the hydraulic hoses (depending on option).
The hydraulic hoses are identified by different colour caps,
after checking that they are clean. Make sure that the hoses
are the right way round. Always connect according to the
colour coding.
Manip’Fast, (see pages 14 and 15 HYDRAULIC COUPLING).
5• CHECK the position (on each side) of the pins in relation to
the hooks. If necessary, move the tractor slowly forward
again, without pushing the loader. To vary the loader’s
hitching height, put into floating position and slowly
manipulate the tool.
IN TIPPING to lower the loader
IN DIGGING to raise it
PUT ON the break
CHECK once more the position (on each side) of the pins in
relation to the hooks
6• FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAB using the lever, slowly
MANIPULATE the lift cylinders to raise the hooks under the
hitching points.
If it does not work, PUT ON once again the floating position
and start again.
SLOWLY RAISE the loader, locking is AUTOMATIC.
7• CHECK on each side that the pins are in their housing.
8• FOLD UP the props.
Do not exert any pressure on the props as this may damage
them.
CONTROL. Once the attaching is done. Put the tool on the
ground to check that the loader is correctly attached.
IMPORTANT
AN INCOMPLETE
OR INCORRECT
ATTACHMENT
CAN HAVE IMPORTANT
OR EVEN LEATHAL
CONSEQUENCES.
Pinching
and crushing
RISKS,
make sure that hands
and feet are away
from moving parts;
do not use fingers
to check the position
of the pins.

ORDER TO BE
RESPECTED
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1- Centre the tractor
between the loader
arms, slowly go
forward
4- Hydraulic coupling
5- Check position of pins before attachment 6- Slowly manipulate lift cylinders
7- Check position
of pins after
attachment
8- Fold up
and secure props
3- Floating position2- Position of the pins before attachment

14• HYDRAULIC COUPLING MANIP’FAST
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DISCONNECT
IMPORTANT
Faulty use
or maintenance
provoked by high oil
pressure may
cause serious damage
to the couplings.
If you cannot
manually connect,
never use a lever
or an extension
as this may damage
the mechanism
and the couplings.
1- Press on the lock and raise
the lever.
2- Remove the upper part of
the mobile unit.
3- Hook the disconnected
unit on the loader hitch
bracket
4- Close the protection cover.

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4- Position the roller
of the removable unit
in the lever guides
and lower lever until
the safety lock is secured.
CONNECTER
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the contact points at regular intervals.
If the couplings are damaged because of impurities or due to an excessive oil pressure on connecting,
replace the couplings.
1- Open the cover (Protection cover)
Carefully clean the space for the
couplings.
2- Position the removable unit
opposite the fixed unit.
Centre the guiding pins.
3- Press on the lock.
Raise the lever.

15• MANIP LOCK IMPLEMENT DETACHMENT
(HYDRAULIC LOCK)
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PROCEDURE
Choose a flat and stable surface.
Lower the loader at about 50 cm from the ground.
Put the hand break on.
Put the tool into digging position.
Tools with hydraulic function.
Stop the engine.
Release the oil pressure, move the lever left and right by pressing
on the 3rd and 4th function switches.
Disconnect the hydraulic plugs or the Manip Fast tool
(According to option, see page 18)
Put the flex away.
Put the protective caps on the couplings, or shut the protective
hood on the Manip Fast tool (according to option).
Start the tractor.
Unlock the tool.
Simultaneously press with both hands on both,
3rdand 4th function switches.
Manœuver the lever:
Towards the right to unlock the tool.
Release the switches and back to neutral.
IMPORTANT
This operation is to be carried out by the driver
from his tractor seat – any outside manoeuvre is forbidden.
Tip the implement slightly.
Lower the loader,
tool is detached.
Check the stability of the implement
on the ground.

16• MANIP LOCK IMPLEMENT
ATTACHMENT
(HYDRAULIC LOCK)
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IMPORTANT
This operation
is to be carried out
by the driver
from his tractor seat –
any outside manœuvre
is forbidden.
IMPORTANT
Do not use tools
which are not
recommended by Manip.
A badly designed
implement can detach
itself and have severe
or even lethal
consequences.
Respect the safety
regulations.
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PROCEDURE
Start the tractor.
Make sure that the locks are in unlocked position, if it is not the
case then unlock it, (See chapter. Implement detachment
page.16).
Tip the tool carrier frame at a 45°angle.
Slowly bring the tool holder under the
upper hooks of the tool.
Lock the tool.
Simultaneously press with both hands on
Both 3rd and 4th function switches
Manœuver the lever.
Towards the left to lock the tool,
Release the switches and back to neutral.
Tools with hydraulic function only
Stop the engine
Release the oil pressure. Move the lever left and right by
pressing on the 3rd and 4th function switches.
Connect the hydraulics or the MANIP Fast tool, (according to
option see page18).
Lift and dig the tool.
WARNING
Pinching and crushing risk,
a tool badly locked can come loose
Always control that the tool is locked
by pushing it against the ground.

17• HYDRAULIC COUPLING MANIP’FAST OUTIL
2 AND 4
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DISCONNECT
Press on the lock switch.
Raise the lever.
Remove the upper part of the mobile unit.
Hook the disconnected unit on the tool.
Close the protection cover.
CONNECT
Open the hood (protection cover).
Carefully clean the surfaces of the
space for coupling.
Position the removable unit opposite the fixed unit.
Centre the guiding pins.
Press on the lock button and raise the lever.
Position the roller of the removable unit.
Lower the lever until the safety lock is secured.
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the contact points at regular intervals.
If the couplings have been damaged because of impurities or
due to an excessive oil pressure on connecting, replace the
couplings.
IMPORTANT
Faulty use or
maintenance provoked
by high oil pressure
may cause serious
damage to the
couplings.
If you cannot manually
connect, never use a
lever or an extension
as this may damage
the mechanism
and the couplings.
See pages 14-15
Hydraulic coupling
Manip’Fast.
IMPORTANT
The handle
and the cover
of the Manip Fast
tool should ALWAYS
be on a lock position,
if not it can interfere
in the digging position
and can be worn.