mecalac AF 1050 User manual

MECALAC Baumaschinen GmbH Am Friedrichsbrunnen 2 D-24782 Büdelsdorf
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AF 1050 /AF 1200
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT LOADER (Translation)
GB

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F1050/F1200 I
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preface
MECALAC’s swivel shovel loaders, articulated loaders and loader excavators with backhoe are machines included
in MECALAC’s vast product range covering a wide variety of working tasks.
Decades of experience in the construction of earth-moving machines, the wide range of attachments available as
well as modern production facilities, careful testing and highest quality demands guarantee the highest degree of
reliability of your MECALAC machine.
The documentation delivered by the manufacturer includes the following:
-Loader operating instructions
-Engine operating instructions
-Loader spare parts list (https://www.ahlmann.com/abm_doc/)
-Engine spare parts list
-EC conformity declaration
Operating instructions
The operating instructions contain all the information which the user requires for operation and maintenance.
In the “Maintenance” section, all maintenance work and operation tests are described which can be carried out
by trained personnel.
This section does not cover more extensive maintenance work that is reserved to personnel authorized and trained
by the manufacturer. In particular, this applies to facilities governed by Motor Vehicle Construction and Use
Regulations and the Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents.
Due to the construction modifications reserved by the manufacturer, there may be differences in the figures;
however, this has no influence on the technical contents.
How to use this manual
Begriffserläuterungen
-The designations “left”<CTRACK 0> and “right”<CTRACK 0> are to be seen from the driver’s seat in the
driving direction.
-Special equipment
means: not fitted in series.
Information about illustrations
-(3-35)
means: chapter 3, fig. 35
-(3-35/1)
means: chapter 3, fig. 35, item 1
-(3-35/arrow)
means: chapter 3, fig. 35,

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Abbreviations used
UVV =Unfallverhütungsvorschrift (Accident Prevention Regulations)
StVZO =Straßenverkehrzulassungsordnung (German Traffic Regulations)
Edition: 11.2013
Printed: 11.2013

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Table of Contents
1Fundamental safety instructions
1.1 Warnings and symbols ............................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Proper use of the loader ........................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Organizational measures ......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Selection of personnel and necessary qualifications; basic responsibilities ............................. 1-3
1.5 Safety Information for Certain Operating Phases ..................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1 Normal Operation ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.2 Special work regarding the use of the machine and
elimination of defects during work; disposal ............................................................................. 1-7
1.6 Instructions regarding special categories of danger ................................................................. 1-9
1.6.1 Electrical energy ...................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Hydraulics ............................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.6.3 Noise ....................................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.6.4 Oil, grease and other chemical substances ............................................................................. 1-10
1.6.5 Gas, dust, steam, smoke ........................................................................................................ 1-11
1.7 Transport and towing; recommissioning .................................................................................. 1-11
1.8 Safety information for the contractor or the contractor’s authorized personnel ....................... 1-12
1.8.1 Organizational measures ......................................................................................................... 1-12
1.8.2 Selection of personnel and necessary qualifications; basic responsibilities ............................ 1-12
2Signs
3Protection against theft
3.1 Identifying features on the loader ............................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Parking the loader.................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Drive-away interlocks ............................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Drive-away interlock transponder ............................................................................................. 3-3
3.3.2 Encodable drive-away interlock ................................................................................................ 3-3
4Description
4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Loader ...................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Wheel change ......................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4 Controls ................................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Multifunction panel ................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.4.2 Fuses/relays ............................................................................................................................ 4-10
5Operation
5.1 Checks before start-up ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.2.1 Start the diesel engine ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.2 Winter operation ...................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2.1 Fuel ......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2.2 Engine oil change .................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2.3 Oil change, hydraulic system .................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.2.4 Anti-freezing agent for windshield washer system .................................................................... 5-4
5.2.3 Driving the loader on public roads ............................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.4 Working with the loader ........................................................................................................... 5-5
5.2.5 Heater and ventilation system .................................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.5.1 Setting the air flow ................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.5.2 Switch on the heater ................................................................................................................ 5-6
5.3 Decommissioning the loader ................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Parking the loader.................................................................................................................... 5-7

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5.3.2 Switch off the diesel engine ..................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.3 Switching off the heater and ventilation system ....................................................................... 5-7
5.3.4 Leaving the loader ................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.4 Adjusting the driver’s seat ........................................................................................................ 5-8
5.4.1 Grammer seat .......................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.4.2 KAB seat ................................................................................................................................. 5-10
5.5 Switching the steering type...................................................................................................... 5-11
5.5.1 Overview of switching options .................................................................................................. 5-11
6Attachments
6.2 Mounting and dismounting attachments with hydraulic connections ........................................ 6-2
6.2.1 Multi-purpose bucket ............................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Mounting and dismounting rear attachments ........................................................................... 6-4
6.3.1 Rear mounting plate ................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Use of additional attachments .................................................................................................. 6-5
7Rescue, towing, lashing, craning
7.1 Rescue, towing, lashing ........................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Towing the front loader if the engine has failed of if the propulsion drive has failed ................ 7-2
7.1.1.1 Towing the front loader if the engine has failed ....................................................................... 7-2
7.1.1.2 Towing the front loader if the propulsion drive has failed ......................................................... 7-4
7.2 Lifting by crane ....................................................................................................................... 7-5
8Maintenance
8Maintenance schedule ............................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Notes regarding maintenance .................................................................................................. 8-2
8.2 Maintenance work ................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 Engine inspections .................................................................................................................. 8-3
8.2.1.1 Engine oil level check .............................................................................................................. 8-3
8.2.1.2 Cooling water check ................................................................................................................ 8-3
8.2.1.3 V-belt check ............................................................................................................................ 8-4
8.2.1.4 V-belt tension check ................................................................................................................ 8-4
8.2.1.5 Other important engine checks ................................................................................................ 8-4
8.2.2 Oil level check for axles ........................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.2.1 Rear axle ................................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.2.2.2 Planetary gear ......................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.2.3 Front axle................................................................................................................................. 8-5
8.2.2.4 Oil level check of ancillary/distribution gear ............................................................................ 8-5
8.2.3 Oil level check, hydraulic oil reservoir ..................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.4 Fuel filter ................................................................................................................................. 8-6
8.2.4.1 Draining the water trap of the fuel filter.................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.4.2 Replacing the fuel filter ............................................................................................................ 8-6
8.2.5 Oil change, engine .................................................................................................................. 8-7
8.2.6 Changing the engine oil filter insert ......................................................................................... 8-9
8.2.7 Oil change, axles ..................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.7.1 Rear axle ................................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.2.7.2 Planetary gear ......................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.7.3 Front axle................................................................................................................................. 8-11
8.2.7.4 Oil change of ancillary/distribution gear .................................................................................. 8-12
8.2.8 Oil change, hydraulic system .................................................................................................. 8-12
8.2.9 Changing the hydraulic oil filter insert ..................................................................................... 8-13
8.2.10 Maintaining/replacing the air filter ........................................................................................... 8-14
8.2.11 Replacing the safety cartridge ................................................................................................. 8-15
8.2.12 Replacing the starter battery.................................................................................................... 8-15
8.2.13 Checking/topping up the brake fluid level ................................................................................ 8-16

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8.3 Grease lubrication points ......................................................................................................... 8-16
8.3.1 bucket assembly ...................................................................................................................... 8-16
8.3.2 Rear axle ................................................................................................................................. 8-18
8.3.3 Rear axle pivot bolts ................................................................................................................. 8-18
8.3.4 Front axle................................................................................................................................. 8-19
8.3.5 Engine hood ............................................................................................................................ 8-19
8.3.6 Multi-purpose bucket ............................................................................................................... 8-19
10 Circuit diagrams
10.1 Electric wiring diagram .......................................................................................................... 10 -3
10.2 Hydraulic circuit diagram ...................................................................................................... 10 -7
11 Technical data (loader)
1.1 AF 1050 ................................................................................................................................ 11 -2
11.1.1 Loader ................................................................................................................................... 11 -2
11.1.2 Engine ................................................................................................................................... 11 -2
11.1.2.1 48 kW engine ........................................................................................................................ 11 -2
11.1.2.2 55 kW engine ........................................................................................................................ 11 -2
11.1.3 Starter ................................................................................................................................... 11 -2
11.1.4 Alternator ............................................................................................................................... 11 -2
11.1.5 Hydrostatic drive motor.......................................................................................................... 11 -2
11.1.6 Axle loads .............................................................................................................................. 11 -3
11.1.7 Tyres ..................................................................................................................................... 11 -3
11.1.8 Steering system ..................................................................................................................... 11 -3
11.1.9 Brakes ................................................................................................................................... 11 -3
11.1.10 Electrical system ................................................................................................................... 11 -3
11.1.11 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................... 11 -4
11.1.12 Fuel supply system ................................................................................................................ 11 -4
11.1.13 Heater and ventilation system ................................................................................................ 11 -4
11.1.14 Suction/return flow filter ......................................................................................................... 11 -4
11.1.15 Electric contamination indicator ............................................................................................ 11 -4
11.1.16 Combination cooler with temperature-controlled fan .............................................................. 11 -4
11.1.17 Noise emission ...................................................................................................................... 11 -4
11.2.18 Vibrations .............................................................................................................................. 11 -4
11.2 AF 1200 ................................................................................................................................ 11 -5
11.2.1 Loader ................................................................................................................................... 11 -5
11.2.2 Engine ................................................................................................................................... 11 -5
11.2.2.1 55 kW engine ........................................................................................................................ 11 -5
11.2.2.2 63 kW engine ........................................................................................................................ 11 -5
11.2.3 Starter ................................................................................................................................... 11 -5
11.2.4 Alternator ............................................................................................................................... 11 -5
11.2.5 Hydrostatic drive motor.......................................................................................................... 11 -5
11.2.6 Axle loads .............................................................................................................................. 11 -6
11.2.7 Tyres ..................................................................................................................................... 11 -6
11.2.8 Steering system ..................................................................................................................... 11 -6
11.2.9 Brakes ................................................................................................................................... 11 -6
11.2.10 Electrical system ................................................................................................................... 11 -6
11.2.11 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................... 11 -7
11.2.12 Fuel supply system ................................................................................................................ 11 -7
11.2.13 Heater and ventilation system ................................................................................................ 11 -7
11.2.14 Suction/return flow filter ......................................................................................................... 11 -7
11.2.15 Electric contamination indicator ............................................................................................ 11 -7
11.2.16 Combination cooler with temperature-controlled fan .............................................................. 11 -7
11.2.17 Noise emission ...................................................................................................................... 11 -7
11.2.18 Vibrations .............................................................................................................................. 11 -7

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12 Technical data (attachments)
12.1 AF 1050 ................................................................................................................................ 12 -2
12.1.1 Buckets ................................................................................................................................. 12 -2
12.1.2 Fork-lift attachment ................................................................................................................ 12 -4
12.1.3 Lifting hook ............................................................................................................................ 12 -4
12.2 AF 1200 ................................................................................................................................ 12 -6
12.2.1 Buckets ................................................................................................................................. 12 -6
12.2.2 Fork-lift attachment ................................................................................................................ 12 -8
12.2.3 Lifting hook ............................................................................................................................ 12 -8
13 Additional options
13.1 Additional options .................................................................................................................. 13 -2
13.1.1 Hand throttle .......................................................................................................................... 13 -2
13.1.2 Inching speed ........................................................................................................................ 13 -2

Safety regulations

F1050/F12001-2
1Safety regulations
1Fundamental safety instructions
1.1 Warnings and symbols
In this operation manual, the following designations or
symbols are used for important information.
NOTE
Extra information about the economical use of the
loader.
CAUTION
Special information for regulations and
prohibitions for avoiding damage.
DANGER
Information or regulations and prohibitions for
prevention of damage to persons or extensive
damage to goods.
1.2 Proper use of the loader
1.2.1 This machine was designed according to the
state of the art and recognised safety rules. Nevertheless,
use of the machine may cause danger for the user or third
parties or impairments to the machine or other objects.
1.2.2 The machine and manufacturer-approved attach-
ments may only be used in a technical non-objectionable
condition, taking all safety regulations into account, espe-
cially with regard to the operating manuals (machine and
engine). In particular, defects which could have a detrimental
effect on the safety of the machine should be eliminated
immediately.
1.2.3 The machine is designed exclusively for the
purposes described in this operating manual. Any other
use beyond these purposes is regarded as being improper
use. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused
in this connection. The risk is solely that of the user.
Authorised use of the machine also requires that the
operating manual (machine and engine) be heeded and
the inspection and maintenance conditions are complied
with.
1.3 Organizational measures
1.3.1 The operating manuals (machine and engine)
must be available at all times and at the site where the
machine is in operation.