Prinoth PANTHER T14R Operating instructions

PANTHER T16
935420012 and up
PANTHER T14R
Operating and
maintenance manual
Vehicle number
935310133 and up
41240905 rev01 Feb 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................6
OPTIONS - SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS ............................. 6
CONTACT US ..................................................................... 6
SAFETY..............................................................7
INFORMATION ON SIGNAL WORDS................................ 7
SAFETY LABELS ON THE VEHICLE ................................. 7
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.................... 15
DANGER ZONES.............................................................. 16
EMERGENCY EXIT - WIDE CAB...................................... 20
SAFETY ITEMS INSIDE THE CAB................................... 20
RECOMMENDED USE AND PRACTICES......22
PRODUCT APPLICATION................................................ 22
PROPER USE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS................. 22
WARRANTY COVERAGE................................................. 22
QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS........................................ 22
QUALIFICATION OF SERVICE PERSONNEL................. 23
MAINTENANCE................................................................. 23
PARTS, ACCESSORIES AND MODIFICATIONS............. 23
PAYLOAD.......................................................................... 23
DUMP BODY MODIFICATION AND USE......................... 23
CE MARKING.................................................................... 23
IDENTIFICATION LABELS................................................ 24
DIRECTION DESIGNATION............................................. 25
VEHICLE MAIN COMPONENTS....................................... 26
STEERING COLUMN, PEDAL AND ARM REST
CONTROLS......................................................27
STEERING WHEEL........................................................... 27
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY........................................... 28
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT LEVER.................. 28
ACCESSORY LEVER ....................................................... 29
SPEED PEDAL.................................................................. 29
TRANSMISSION LEVER................................................... 30
JOYSTICK......................................................................... 30
LATERAL CONSOLE.......................................33
LCD DISPLAY ................................................................... 33
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH.......................................... 33
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL KNOB.................................. 34
HEATER CONTROL KNOBS............................................ 34
SWITCHES FOR EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS............... 35
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH.......................................... 35
INVERSION SWITCH........................................................ 35
JOYSTICK ON/OFF SWITCH ........................................... 36
CONNECTORS................................................................. 36
AUDIBLE SIGNAL BUZZER.............................................. 37
POWER SUPPLY OUTLETS ............................................ 37
STORAGE COMPARTMENT............................................ 37
PRE-HEATER CONTROL UNIT........................................ 38
LCD DISPLAY..................................................41
MAIN SCREEN..................................................................41
LED INDICATORS.............................................................41
MAIN SCREEN INDICATIONS..........................................42
NAVIGATING.....................................................................46
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................................56
RADIO UNIT......................................................................56
MONITOR FOR THE REAR VIEW CAMERAS .................56
LIGHT SWITCHES ............................................................57
REAR WIPER SWITCH.....................................................57
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CAB..................58
KEY....................................................................................58
DOOR................................................................................58
LEFT LATERAL WINDOW ................................................60
RIGHT SIDE FRONT WINDOW........................................60
CAB STORAGE NET.........................................................60
DOME LIGHT.....................................................................60
CAB AIR VENTS AND GRILL............................................61
TILT SENSOR....................................................................61
DRIVER SEAT...................................................................62
SEAT BELTS .....................................................................64
LEFT SIDE ARM REST.....................................................65
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.......................................................65
CAB ACCESSORIES.........................................................65
FIRST AID KIT...................................................................66
ESCAPE SYSTEM.............................................................66
MANUALS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES ........................66
EMERGENCY DRIVE MODULE .......................................67
COMPONENTS OUTSIDE THE CAB..............68
BATTERY ISOLATOR SWITCH........................................68
TRACK TENSION RELEASE KNOBS...............................68
FUEL FILLER CAP AND TANK .........................................69
DEF/ADBLUE® FILLER CAP............................................71
WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN VALVE...............................71
HEATER CONNECTOR....................................................71
FUEL HEATER..................................................................72
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR..................73
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS ..........................73
EXTERIOR MIRRORS.......................................................73
REAR VIEW CAMERAS....................................................73
ROOF GRILL (FOPS)........................................................74
BRUSH GUARD ................................................................74
DUMP BODY.....................................................................75
COWLING ACCESS PANELS AND OPENINGS ..............75
STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES..........................................77
BEACON LIGHT................................................................78
“D” RINGS..........................................................................78
LUBRICATION PORTS .....................................................78
DRAINING HOSE FOR HYDROSTATIC TANK ................78

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION.....................79
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ...........79
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..........................................................79
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL...............................................79
HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL ..............................................80
FUEL FILTER / WATER SEPARATOR..............................80
PUMP DRIVE OIL LEVEL..................................................81
PLANETARY GEARBOXES OIL LEVEL...........................82
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL ............................82
TRACK AND UNDERCARRIAGE CONDITION.................83
OIL LEVEL IN WHEEL HUBS AND ROLLER HUBS.........84
LUBRICATION...................................................................84
WALK AROUND CHECK...................................................84
SAFETY EQUIPMENT.......................................................84
SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT..........................................84
INSPECTION AFTER ENGINE START.............................85
FUEL LEVEL......................................................................85
DEF/ADBLUE® LEVEL......................................................85
HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL ..............................................85
BACKUP ALARM AND PARK BRAKE VERIFICATION ....85
TRACK TENSION ..............................................................86
CLOGGED FILTER INDICATOR.......................................86
ENGINE STARTING AND SHUTDOWN..........87
STARTING THE ENGINE..................................................87
SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE .....................................89
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS...............................90
SETTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION...............................90
FORWARD MOTION.........................................................91
REVERSE MOTION...........................................................92
SWINGING.........................................................................93
STEERING WHEEL HANDLING .......................................94
AUTO-BRAKE....................................................................94
OIL TEMPERATURE AND DRIVE SYSTEM.....................94
OIL TEMPERATURE AND SWING SYSTEM....................96
SLOWING DOWN AND BRAKING....................................97
PARKING BRAKE..............................................................97
PARKING THE VEHICLE...................................................97
DRIVING A PARTIALLY DISABLED VEHICLE .................98
ADVANCED GUIDELINES FOR DRIVING......99
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE...........................99
OFF-HIGHWAY OPERATION ...........................................99
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................99
GUIDELINES FOR VEHICLE GRADEABILITY LIMIT.......99
UPHILL DRIVING.............................................................100
DOWNHILL DRIVING......................................................100
SIDE HILL DRIVING........................................................101
DROP-OFFS....................................................................101
TRACK TENSION ............................................................101
DETRACKING..................................................................101
ROTATION BRAKE .........................................................101
ICE HAZARD ...................................................................102
RIDING ON ROUGH OR HAZARDOUS GROUNDS.......102
CROSSING IN SHALLOW WATER.................................102
CENTER OF GRAVITY OF EMPTY VEHICLE ................103
FRONT COUNTERWEIGHT............................................103
LOADING AND UNLOADING VEHICLE ON RAMPS......104
OVERSPEED ON DOWNHILL SLOPES .........................104
ANTI-STALL.....................................................................104
SPECIAL SITUATIONS....................................................105
DUMP BODY OPERATION ........................... 106
OVERVIEW......................................................................106
SAFETY ROD ..................................................................111
DUMP BODY MODIFICATION AND USE .......................112
SAFETY CHECK LIST.....................................................113
TECHNICAL DATA.........................................114
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................114
DIMENSIONS...................................................................118
RETRIEVAL POINT .........................................................119
JACKING POINTS ...........................................................119
TRANSPORT PREPARATION.........................................120
GENERAL MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES... 121
INTRODUCTION..............................................................121
SAFETY ...........................................................................121
HOW TO WASH AND CLEAN THE VEHICLE.................122
ENGINE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..... 123
AFTERTREATMENT AND REGENERATION .................123
ENGINE OIL.....................................................................126
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE PROCEDURE .....................127
CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT.............................129
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTERS....................................131
DRAINING THE FUEL TANKS.........................................133
FUEL SYSTEM VERIFICATION ......................................133
REPLACING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER FILTER
CARTRIDGE....................................................................134
REPLACING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER .........................135
CLOGGED AIR FILTER INDICATOR ..............................135
INSPECTING THE COOLING SYSTEM..........................136
INSPECTING THE ENGINE DRIVE BELT ......................136
DRIVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE................. 137
CHANGING THE OIL OF THE PUMP DRIVE .................137
HYDROSTATIC OIL.........................................................137
CHANGING THE OIL OF THE PLANETARIES...............138
CHANGING THE OIL OF THE WHEEL HUBS................138
CHANGING THE OIL OF THE TOP ROLLER HUBS ......139
PARKING BRAKE VERIFICATION..................................140
TOWING...........................................................................141
TRACK TENSION VERIFICATION...................................143
WHEEL WEAR VERIFICATION AND WHEEL
PERMUTATION ...............................................................143
VERIFICATION OF THE TORQUE..................................144
TIPS FOR TRACK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION......145

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ELECTRIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE...........146
ACCESSING THE CAB ELECTRICAL BOX................... 146
REPLACING A FUSE IN THE CAB................................. 146
REPLACING THE FUSE OF THE CAB HEATER........... 148
REPLACING A FUSE ON THE BATTERY SUPPORT ... 148
BATTERY MAINTENANCE............................................. 149
ELECTRIC COMPONENTS AND WATER...................... 150
CAB AND FRAME MAINTENANCE..............151
UPPER STRUCTURE SWINGING SYSTEM.................. 151
CAB STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY / ROPS....................... 155
USING THE THREADED HOLES ON CAB TOP ............ 155
CHECKING FRAME STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY........... 155
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SALT WATER AND
CORROSION .................................................................. 155
WELDING........................................................................ 155
RELEASING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.......................... 155
REPLACEMENT OF HOSES AND FITTINGS................ 156
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC
HOSES............................................................................ 156
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS............................................ 156
REPLACING THE CAB AIR FILTERS............................. 159
FRONT AND REAR WIPER INSPECTION..................... 160
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE ........................................ 160
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE.............161
USING THE EMERGENCY DRIVE MODULE................. 161
DUMP BODY MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION........ 163
AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE............................ 163
LUBRICATION ................................................................ 164
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... 165
FASTENER TORQUE CHART........................................ 167
DAILY AND WEEKLY OPERATOR VERIFICATION
SCHEDULE..................................................................... 169
SEVERE SERVICE APPLICATION................................. 170
ENGINE OPERATING HOURS....................................... 170
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.......................................... 171
BREAK-IN AND STORAGE GUIDELINES...................... 173
DISPOSAL......................................................174
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL............................................... 174
COLLECT, PACKAGE AND LABEL................................ 174
SHIPPING OF WASTE.................................................... 174
SCRAPPING ................................................................... 174
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............175
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS............................176
INDEX.............................................................177

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INTRODUCTION
This Operating and Maintenance Manual is intended
to help you to become familiar with the numerous per-
formance and safety features of the vehicle.
Proper operation and meticulous care are essential to
maintain the vehicle in top condition with minimal
downtime. This instruction manual is an integral part of
the vehicle. It promotes the best and safest way to use
the product.
The instructions have been written on the basis that
the vehicle is to be used as an off-road dumper. Other
use of the vehicle could require additional instructions/
precautions not available in this manual.
Ensure this Operating and Maintenance Manual
remains in the cab at all times as it is an important part
of the vehicle. Replacement manuals are available
through the Parts Department.
Refer to the last section of this manual for a list and
description of the abbreviations used throughout the
text.
Figure 1
Operating and Maintenance Manual - possible locations
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OPTIONS - SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS
Some items or components shown in this manual may
be optional or installed only on vehicles intended for
specific countries or regions.
CONTACT US
To help you get your vehicle up and running or to help
you find your local distributor, call the After-sales Prod-
uct support.
In Europe, Russia, Turkey and Africa, please
call:
[phone]
In North America, South America, Asia Pacific,
please call:
1 450 776-3663
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SAFETY
Safety messages are incorporated in the present man-
ual and on labels placed directly on the vehicle.
MESSAGES IN THE MANUAL
The safety messages contained in the present operat-
ing and maintenance manual are structured as fol-
lows:
NOTE : The safety information is based on the
ANSI Z535 series of standards.
Example:
INFORMATION ON SIGNAL WORDS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Indicates information in the area of environmental
management.
SIGNAL WORD
Naming of risk
Naming of possible consequences
Naming of avoidance options
WARNING
Explosion hazard
Fumes from refuelling could ignite and cause
severe injuries or burns. Always switch off the
heater BEFORE refuelling the vehicle.
Signalword or
icon Description
The general danger symbol warns of seri-
ous injury when used with the signal words
CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER. Fol-
low all instructions to avoid injuries or
death.
NOTICE Indicates a situation that may result in
damage or destruction of a component or
system.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
2260290011
SAFETY LABELS ON THE VEHICLE
Some stickers on the vehicle carry the same informa-
tion as the safety messages in the manual and incor-
porate pictograms to add a visual component to the
message. Each pictogram contains three types of
information: shape, colour and symbol.
NOTE : The information on the vehicle (stickers) incor-
porates ANSI Z535 standard format and pictograms
based on the ISO 3864 standards.
The pictograms indicate:
»a risk: an exclamation mark inside a black triangle
on a yellow background (shown here is the general
safety alert pictogram);
»an interdiction: an icon inside a red circular band
and a 45° diagonal red band from upper left to
lower right on a white background (shown here is
the “avoid contact between posts” pictogram);
»a command: an icon inside a circle with a blue
background (shown here is the “consult the man-
ual” pictogram).
2260290025
2260290011
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Message of Important Labels
This section provides the content of each of important label installed on the vehicle. Use this information to replace
any damaged or missing label. Use the next section for location
Description Label
Risk of impact or crushing
Alteration of the ROPS structure could lead to severe
injuries or death. Refer to the Operator’s Guide of the
vehicle for complete information.
Risk of impact
Unbuckling the safety belt of the driver will automati-
cally apply the parking/emergency brake. Refer to the
Operator’s Guide of the vehicle for complete informa-
tion.
Risk of accident
Leaving the vehicle unattended when the engine is
running could result in personal injuries or cause an
accident. Refer to the Operator’s Guide of the vehicle
for complete information.
Risk of impact
The driver must wear the seat safety belt at all times
when driving the vehicle.
Fire hazard
Do not smoke, do not refuel if engine is warm or run-
ning, avoid physical contact with fuel.
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Description Label
To avoid injuries
One must read and understand the operator’s manual
before driving the vehicle. The manual contains impor-
tant safety information and guidelines for safe and effi-
cient use of the vehicle.
Risk of falling, crushing and cutting
Always ride inside the cab. Allow no passenger on the
vehicle.
Risk of crushing and entanglement
Keep clear from rotating and moving parts. Do not
wear loose clothing.
Hot surface hazard
Some surfaces could be hot, allow the surfaces to cool
before performing maintenance.
Risk of drowning
The vehicle is very heavy. Do not drive over frozen
body of water.
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AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Pour éviter les blessures,
vous DEVEZ lire et comprendre le
manuel de l'opérateur avant d'utiliser
ce véhicule.
you MUST read and understand
operator's manual before using
this vehicle.
To avoid injury,
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Risk of severe burn and electric shock
Never allow metal objects to contact both battery lugs
or boosting lugs. Install caps or protectors on lugs
when not in use.
Risk of severe burn
Hot surface, content under pressure. Do not open
when hot, do not touch. Allow fluid to cool before per-
forming maintenance.
Cutting hazard
Rotating parts could cause severe injuries. Do not
operate without guards / do not place body parts near
rotating fan.
Impact and crush hazard
Rotating structure could cause severe injuries or
death. Keep off swing area.
Risk of burn
Hot surface. Do not touch when hot. Allow to cool
before opening or use protective gloves.
Emergency Exit
Open window or break glass with hammer
Description Label
0275560118
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Crush hazard
Accidental lowering of the dump body could cause
serious injury or death. Always install the safety rod
before working under the dump body.
Tip over hazard
Avoid rotating the upper frame or discharging the load
on a slope. The vehicle could loose its balance and tip
over
Description Label
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Location of Important Labels
This section provides the content and the location of each of important label installed on the vehicle. Use this infor-
mation to replace any damaged or missing label.
Please read all labels and observe the recommendations before operating the vehicle or performing maintenance.
Figure 2
0275250029
114 6577 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Rotating and moving parts.
Keep hands, body and loose clothing
clear of those parts.
Crush and entanglement
hazards.
Risque d'enchevêtrement et
d'écrasement.
Pièces en mouvement et en rotation.
Garder les mains, le corps et les vête-
ments amples loin de ces pièces.
114 6580 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Do not ride on rear deck.
Always ride inside cab.
Fall, crush and cut hazard.
Risque de chute, écrasement et
coupure.
Pas de passager sur la plateforme
arrière.
Demeurer à l'intérieur de la cabine
lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement.
114 6580 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Do not ride on rear deck.
Always ride inside cab.
Fall, crush and cut hazard.
Risque de chute, écrasement et
coupure.
Pas de passager sur la plateforme
arrière.
Demeurer à l'intérieur de la cabine
lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement.
114 6579 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Hot surface can cause severe burns.
Allow to cool before servicing.
Burn hazard.
Risque de brûlures.
Surface chaude, pouvant causer de
graves brûlures.
Laisser refroidir avant de faire
l'entretien.
114 6578 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Hot surface, content under pressure.
Do not touch or open when hot.
Allow fluid to cool before servicing.
Burn hazard.
Risque de brûlures.
Surface chaude, contenu sous
pression.
Ne pas toucher ou ouvrir lorsque
chaud.
Laisser refroidir le liquide avant
de faire l'entretien.
Risque de brûlure et de choc électrique.
Ne jamais mettre un objet métallique
en contact avec les deux bornes.
Replacer les protecteurs après
utilisation.
Burn and electric shock hazard.
Never allow metal object to come
in contact with both lugs.
Install protector caps after use.
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
114 6678 25
SYSTÈME ÉLECTRIQUE 12 VOLTS ELECTRIC SYSTEM
114 6577 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Rotating and moving parts.
Keep hands, body and loose clothing
clear of those parts.
Crush and entanglement
hazards.
Risque d'enchevêtrement et
d'écrasement.
Pièces en mouvement et en rotation.
Garder les mains, le corps et les vête-
ments amples loin de ces pièces.
114 6576 00
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Rotating parts can cause severe
injuries.
Do not operate whithout guards.
Cutting hazard.Risque de coupures.
Les pièces en rotation peuvent causer
des blessures graves.
Ne pas faire fonctionner sans les
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Figure 3
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AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
Pour éviter les blessures,
vous DEVEZ lire et comprendre le
manuel de l'opérateur avant d'utiliser
ce véhicule.
you MUST read and understand
operator's manual before using
this vehicle.
To avoid injury,
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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Read and understand all of the safety precautions and
warnings in this manual before performing operation
or maintenance. The following list contains thegeneral
safety precautions that must be followed to provide
personal safety. Special safety precautions are
included in the procedures when they apply.
This manual is indispensable for the proper use of the
vehicle, and should be kept with the vehicle at all
times.
If the vehicle is equipped with a special device, read
and understand all of the safety precautions and warn-
ings in the manual of the equipment manufacturer
before performing operation or maintenance.
The following guidelines may help minimize hazards
associated with the use of tracked vehicles. Not all sit-
uations may apply since vehicle operation and config-
uration as well as topography vary considerably.
Operation
Visually inspect vehicle and check function of all
lighting equipment before operation.
Operator, and passenger if applicable, must be
completely within cab while vehicle is operating.
The vehicle is designed for one person per seat
inside the cab. No other passenger should be car-
ried by the vehicle.
Driver should have sufficient rest periods to remain
alert and focused while operating.
Sound volume of the radio should be kept low to
ensure operator hears audible signals or other
noises to stay aware of the work environment.
Do not operate vehicle when bystanders are in the
vicinity.
Never operate the vehicle except from operator's
seat.
Never bypass safety features. Never fasten the
seat belt directly on the seat to avoid wearing it.
Driver or passenger must not jump out of the vehi-
cle unless it has performed a complete stop and
brake is applied.
Maintain good visibility at all times. Keep windows
and mirrors clean, ensure windshield washer fluid
is available.
WARNING
Failure to observe the warnings and follow
instructions on the vehicle may result in serious
injury including death to the operator and/or
bystanders.
Operate at moderate speed. Avoid harsh and abu-
sive operation.
Always back-up the vehicle at walking speed to
compensate for reduced visibility.
Do not operate vehicle and equipment beyond its
rated capacity.
Avoid sharp turns whenever possible.
Never leave engine running while vehicle is unat-
tended. Shut off engine and remove key when
leaving vehicle.
The vehicle is heavy. Do not operate on frozen
bodies of water.
Bush or snow-covered terrain could conceal dan-
gerous obstacles. Proceed slowly and with caution.
Unless vehicle can safely descend as well as
ascend a slope, or an alternate descent path is
known, do not attempt a climb.
Small obstacles on steep slopes should always be
considered a hazard.
Swinging the vehicle upper frame
The upper section of the vehicle will extend beyond
the track width when swinging. Always check that
the surrounding area is clear before swinging the
upper section of the vehicle.
Check the inverted configuration icon and LED
before setting the vehicle in motion. The transmis-
sion lever and steering wheel operation could be
inverted.
Check the alignment indicator icon before setting
the vehicle in motion. It indicates that the upper
structure of the vehicle is aligned, or not aligned,
with the tracks.
Always raise the armrest when entering or leaving
the cab, to disable the joystick and prevent
unwanted manoeuvres. It is NOT possible to drive
the vehicle when the armrest is raised.
Turn off the joystick switch to prevent unwanted
manoeuvres. It is NOT possible to rotate the vehi-
cle and move the dump body when the switch is
off.
If installed, use the cameras and the monitor to
improve precision and safety.
Before turning off the engine, it is recommended
(not mandatory) to align the vehicle in the normal
configuration if it is possible/safe. It permits to use
the step when leaving the cab and start the vehicle
in the normal configuration for the next driver.
Dump body operation
Always dump the load of the dump body on a flat,
level and stable ground.

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DANGER ZONES
The area around the vehicle is divided into various danger zones. The figure below shows the danger zones while
the table indicates the dangers existing in the individual zones. Equipment by third party installer is not covered in
the table. Some of the components ref fer ed to are optional.
Figure 5
A: Front
B: Sides and/or bottom
C: Rear
D: Top
TYPE OF DANGER ZONE ACTIVITY
ABCD
Operation
Cleaning
Maintenance
Disposal
Risk of crushing
Falling / swinging engine access panel XXXX
Opening / closing cab door XXXX
Crushed under tracks XXXXX
Crushed under dump body (option) XXXXXX
Hitting interior cab surfaces (e.g. seat belt not fastened) inside cab X
Hit by unfasten objects in the cab inside cab X
Being hit by something while driving with the door “latched-open” inside cab X
Crushed or pinched while the track tensioner piston extends XX X
Hit by the upper frame of the vehicle when swinging XXXXX
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Risk of cut and amputation
Cooling fans XX
Risk of entanglement
Tracks (undercarriage) XXXXX
Engine drive belt XX
Risk of collision
Emergency drive module lack of precision XXXXX
Vehicle in inverted configuration, inverted transmission controls XXXXX
Engine stop (various reasons / failures) XXXXX
Detracking XXX X
Brake failure / worn brake discs XXXXX
Disengaged planetary gearboxes XXXXX
Tipping of vehicle XXX X
Skidding of vehicle XXX X
Running over people / personnel XXXXX
Electronic microcontroller (or related component) failure XXX X
Swinging of upper frame XXX X
Risk of ejection of solid/liquid material
From bulk material falling from dump body (option) XXX
Risk of ejection of fluid under pressure
From hydraulic hoses, fittings or connectors XXXXX X
Risk of slipping
Climbing to the cab XXXXX
Climbing to the frame or on equipment (slipping on slippery surface) XXXXXXXX
Risk of contact with power lines / cables
When using cables to jump start the vehicle XXXX X
Raised dump body (option) comes in contact with power lines XXXX
Risk of burn / splash from melted material
When using cables to jump start the vehicle XX X X
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Risk of permanent hearing damage
Through noise from vehicle (long exposure to moderate noises) inside cab X
Through noise from vehicle (short exposure to loud noises) outside cab X
Risk to health from vibration
Through vibration from the driver/passenger seat inside cab X
Risk of burn and scalding
Contact with the engine or sub-system components XXXX
Contact with the muffler or exhaust pipe (or aftertreatment system) XXXX
Contact with hot halogen lights XXXX
Contact or splash with hot hydraulic oil, engine coolant or heating/ventilation/AC fluid XXX X
Risk of burn and poison
Exhaust fumes entering the cab inside cab X X
Exhaust fumes from the diesel engine (outside the cab) outside cab X X
Gases escaping from broken halogen lights XXX
Contact with battery gases / acids XX X
Contact with hydraulic oil XX X
Contact with fuel (or DEF/AdBlue®) XXX
Risk of fire or explosion
Fire in the cab inside cab X X
Ignition of fuel during refuelling XX
Explosion of battery gases XX X X
Explosion of halogen lights XXXX
Risk to health from physiological effects
Controls layout unsuitable for operator physique X
Seat unsuitable for operator physique X
Continuous operating hours too long X
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Risk to health from psycho-physiological
Visibility problems in the work area (blind spots, glare, darkness, etc.) X
Health problems from ergonomic issues X
Risk of human errors
Driving in area or terrain not suitable for vehicle X
Unauthorized use of the vehicle and equipment X
Lack of training or faulty operation X
Operating while personnel are in the danger zone of the veh. or equipment X
Faulty maintenance X
Risks of polluting the environment
Loss of fuel or spilling of fuel while refuelling or from water separator XXX
Loss of hydraulic oil (planetaries, hubs, hoses, fittings) XXX
Loss of coolant from the engine XXX
Harmful emission from the engine XXX
Loss of refrigerant gas from air conditioning circuit XX
Spilling battery acid XXX
Loss of oil filter / fuel filter XXX
Spilling oil / fuel / DEF-AdBlue® / lubricant / coolant out of their canister XXX
Not collecting water when washing components XX
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EMERGENCY EXIT - WIDE CAB
If the door becomes unusable, the alternate way is to
break the side window with the escape tool and exit
through the opening.
Using the Emergency Exit with the Escape
Tool
If the cab door cannot be opened, exit the cab by
breaking the side window :
NOTE : The windshield (front glass) is laminated and
holds together even when shattered. The escape tool
is not designed to be used on this glass surface.
Figure 6
1. Right side window emergency exit
2. Escape tool on right side window pillar
Use the escape tool to break the glass:
» Look for the bright orange handle. It is located on
the vertical post between the right side windows
inside the cab.
» Pick up the tool from its support bracket and hold
the tool by the handle, with the hammer head point-
ing up.
» Shield eyes (or wear safety glasses) and face and
smash the window by swinging the tool overhand,
like a household hammer. One or two strikes
should shatter the glass. Any of the two heads of
the hammer can be used for this purpose.
» Using the surface between the two heads of the
tool, scrape the remaining glass from the window
edges.
» If not already done, unbuckle the seat belt.
» Exit the cab through the opening.
NOTE : Unbuckling the driver’s seat belt will bring the
vehicle to a complete stop but opening the door alone
will not.
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Ensure all items are located in the cab and are in good
condition and ready to be used. Refer to the previous
section for instructions on how to use the escape tool/
system.
Escape Tool
The escape tool is located in the cab. Ensure it is in
good condition and ready to be used.
Figure 7
1. Escape tool
First Aid Kit
Figure 8
First aid kit (may differ from picture)
A first aid kit is located in the cab. Use as required.
Ensure the kit is good condition (inspect yearly) and
refurbished after each use.
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