PITBULL X24-36 User manual

Pitbull Compact
Loaders
Operator’s manual

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retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Peeters
Landbouwmachines B.V. This also applies to the accompanying drawings and schedules.
Peeters Landbouwmachines B.V. reserves the right to change parts at any time, without prior or
direct notification to the buyer.
The contents of this operator's manual may also be changed without prior notification. Please
contact your supplier's technical service department for any information about settings,
maintenance work or repairs which are not provided for in this operator's manual.
Although this operator's manual has been drawn up with all due care, Peeters Landbouwmachines
B.V. does not assume any liability for any errors in this operator's manual or any consequences
thereof.

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Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Preface........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Warranty and liability.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 EC declaration of conformity......................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Type designation ........................................................................................................................... 9
2. Applications of the machine.............................................................................................................. 10
3. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................. 12
4. Function of the machine ................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Main elements............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Technical specifications............................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Loading Diagrams ........................................................................................................................ 19
5. Operation of the machine ................................................................................................................. 20
6. Making the machine ready for use.................................................................................................... 26
7. Commissioning of the machine......................................................................................................... 29
8. Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 32
8.1 Periodic maintenance schedule .................................................................................................. 32
8.2 Service areas................................................................................................................................ 34
8.3 Lubrication points........................................................................................................................ 34
8.4 Chassis bolt tightening torques................................................................................................... 34
8.5 Tyres ............................................................................................................................................ 35
8.6 Brake fluid.................................................................................................................................... 35
8.7 Gearbox oil .................................................................................................................................. 35
8.8 Front axle oil................................................................................................................................ 36
8.9 Rear axle oil ................................................................................................................................. 36
8.10 Motor oil.................................................................................................................................... 37
8.11 Coolant ...................................................................................................................................... 37
8.12 Cyclone filter.............................................................................................................................. 38
8.13 Motor oil filter........................................................................................................................... 38
8.14 Air filter...................................................................................................................................... 39
8.15 Fuel filter ................................................................................................................................... 39
8.16 Hydraulic oil............................................................................................................................... 40
8.17 Hydraulic oil filters..................................................................................................................... 41

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8.18 Battery....................................................................................................................................... 42
8.19 Article numbers......................................................................................................................... 42
9. Damage and malfunctions................................................................................................................. 43
9.1 Damage repair............................................................................................................................. 43
9.2 Towing......................................................................................................................................... 43
9.3 Hoisting........................................................................................................................................ 43
9.4 Troubleshooting list..................................................................................................................... 45
10. Servicing .......................................................................................................................................... 48
11. Fluids Specification Sheets .............................................................................................................. 52
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 67
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 68

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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
We would like to start by congratulating you on purchasing your new Pitbull Compact Loader. The
Pitbull Compact Loader is a unique product with extra attention for safety, quality and power. The
Pitbull Compact Loader is compact and highly manoeuvrable.
Before you start using the Pitbull, it is important that you read this operator's manual carefully and
understand the information provided. This contributes to better control and maintenance for an
optimal machine service life.
Ensure that the user manual is always present with the Pitbull; this document is an integral part of
the machine and must always be present with the machine to provide the correct information about
the machine. The most recent version can be requested from your dealer and a digital version can be
downloaded via www.pitbull-loader.com, under 'Support'.
TIP! After use, keep the manual in the storage compartment behind the seat back, to keep
it protected from weather conditions.
DANGER! After an accident in which the Pitbull is involved, the Pitbull and/or its
surroundings may be unsafe. Do not approach the Pitbull to get the manual, but request it
from your dealer or via www.pitbull-loader.com.
If you encounter any further questions or problems that this operator's manual does not answer,
please contact your dealer or Peeters Landbouwmachines B.V.

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1.2 Warranty and liability
To rule out any misunderstandings, we ask you to please read the entire operator's manual with due
care and attention. We have tried to guarantee the machine's functionality and your safety. For this
reason, we would like to inform you of a number of points regarding the warranty and liability
offered by Peeters Landbouwmachines BV.
Before the product left the factory, great efforts were made to safeguard you against any and all
defects in materials and workmanship. If they should occur nonetheless, Peeters Landbouwmachines
BV will make all parts that are defective available free of charge for a period of twelve months or 750
working hours, whichever is reached first, after delivery, with the exception of wear parts.
This warranty shall become void if:
Deviations from the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual are made
without the manufacturer's written consent.
Maintenance is not carried out in accordance with the maintenance schedule indicated in
this manual. These maintenance services must be documented in chapter 10. Servicing.
Non-original parts are used for maintenance and repairs. The original parts that must be
used are included in the parts list. The parts book can be downloaded via www.pitbull-
loader.com under 'Support'.
The user statement below has not been fully completed, signed, scanned and sent to Peeters
Landbouwmachines BV by the buyer of the machine.
Unauthorised changes are made to the machine.
The damage was caused by attachments.
The machine is resold.
The warranty is limited in all cases to the free delivery of replacement parts, which means that
Peeters Landbouwmachines BV cannot be held liable for:
Loss of revenue caused by malfunctioning of the machine.
Transport costs incurred to and from a workplace.
Costs incurred for the required tools.
Personnel costs incurred for a mechanic.
To make a warranty claim, please contact your dealer. The costs of the parts may first be charged,
and will only be reimbursed after inspection by an authorised dealer or by Peeters
Landbouwmachines BV.
User statement
Write down the following information about your machine to help you report problems and order
spare parts.
1. Model: Pitbull _______________________ 2. Delivery date:__________________________
3. Serial number of the machine: ______________________________________________
By signing this user statement, the undersigned confirms that they have fully read this user manual
and understand all the information:
Name:______________________________ Signature:

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1.3 EC declaration of conformity
Peeters Landbouwmachines B.V.
Munnikenheiweg 47
4879 NE Etten-Leur
The Netherlands
EC declaration of conformity
Technical documentation available at the abovementioned manufacturer's site.
The undersigned hereby declares that the machine:
Brand: Pitbull
Models: X24-36, X24-45, X27-36, X27-45
Category: Compact wheel loader / articulated loader / shovel / earth-moving
machine
Complies with the following guidelines:
2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
(EU) 2016/1628 (Emissions Directive)
Place: Etten-Leur
Date: September 13, 2019
_________________
D.P.M. Peeters
Managing Director

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1.4 Safety instructions
Incorrect or careless operation of the compact wheel loader can cause an accident. To ensure safe
operation and maintenance of the Pitbull, it is important that all instructions contained in this user
manual are followed. All persons who use the machine must familiarise themselves with the
instructions. Various marking conventions are used in this manual to further clarify safety risks.
Symbol
Meaning
WARNING!
WARNING AGAINST DANGER / FATAL HAZARD
You may be seriously injured if you do not carry out the
procedures carefully.
Fatal hazard: there is a direct risk of your getting killed.
CAREFUL!
CAREFUL
The machine may be damaged if you do not carry out the
procedures carefully.
NOTE!
NOTE
A remark with additional information; alerts you to possible
problems.
TIP!
TIP
Offers suggestions and advice to help you carry out certain
work more easily or more handily.
1.5 Type designation
1
Contact details of manufacturer
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Reserved for extra details
2
Serial number of the machine
8
Maximum total machine weight
3
Year of manufacture of the machine
9
Weight of the machine
4
Model name of the machine
10
Maximum working weight of the machine
5
Machine version
11
Maximum front axle load
6
Engine power of the machine
12
Maximum rear axle load

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2. Applications of the machine
The Pitbull is suitable for the following operations, among others:
Lifting and moving loaded pallets with pallet forks or a lifting mast; the mass of the load must
not exceed the recommended load in the loading diagrams.
Lifting loads with a hook arm, jip or hoisting mast.
Moving and shifting soil and debris with an implement, volume bucket, rubble bucket, multi-
purpose bucket and bucket grab.
Loading soil, debris or feed into another machine with a high-tipping bucket.
Moving bales with a silage grab, bale fork or bale grab.
Moving manure with a manure grab, manure fork or manure shovel.
Moving and distributing feed with a feed dispenser or feed blade.
Moving tiles with a tile rake or tile grab.
Removing weeds with a weed brush.
Sweeping the surface with a sweeper or sweeping broom.
Mowing grass with a mower.
Picking up waste with a suction unit.
Work the substrate with a drill, splitter or cutter.
Moving trees with a log grab, tree grab or soil grab.
Trimming hedges with a hedge trimmer.
Digging with a digging arm.
Shovelling snow with a snow shovel.
Towing a load in a trailer.
It is not permitted to use the Pitbull for the following operations:
Transporting animals.
Carrying persons other than the driver.
Transport of (hazardous) substances and products containing (hazardous) substances that
are included in the ADR, which has been implemented in the Transport of Dangerous
Substances Act and the Regulation on the Land Transport of Dangerous Substances.
Lifting materials that are heavier than indicated in the loading diagram.
Operations that are not permitted by law.
Attachments
The Pitbull is suitable for performing various tasks thanks to the wide variety of attachments that can
be used. An implement is supplied as standard. Use only undamaged and CE-approved attachments.
Your Pitbull may have the option for a different insertion than the standard insertion, so use only
attachments that are suitable for your chosen insertion. If your Pitbull has the optional third or third
and fourth front hydraulic function, in which case the attachment can be additionally power-assisted.
Always read the attachment manual carefully before use and learn to work safely with the
attachment.
NOTE! During the operation of the machine, loading diagrams are displayed that apply to
the optionally supplied pallet forks. When other attachments are used, the maximum load
differs.