Spierings At3 User manual

MANUAL SPIERINGS TRUCK AT3

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Preface

Dear user,

This operating manual provides the user of the Spierings folding crane with information concerning the crane's

construction and operation. You will find detailed technical specifications and maintenance instructions in the

maintenance part of this manual.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or published, in any form or in any way, by print, photo print, microfilm or any other means without prior permission from the

manufacturer.

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Liability clause

SECTION 1. OPERATION

1.1 The Spierings truck may only be used for the purpose it was manufactured and designed for and only as

described in the user manual or in the additions to it.

1.2 Any use of the Spierings truck that differs from its design purpose or as described in the use manual or

the additions to it, will cause the product warranty and the manufacturer’s liability, for any direct or

indirect damage, to expire.

1.3 Only qualified, skilled personnel are allowed to operate the truck. The driver should have a special

driving license for driving heavy vehicles. The driver/operator must be in good physical and mental

health, so that he/she is able to carry out the work without restrictions and react with responsibility in all

given situations.

1.4 The driver/operator/user of the Spierings truck should be informed immediately of any additions/changes

to the user manual.

SECTION 2. SAFETY

2.1 For safety reasons the driver/operator/user should carry out all operations as stated in the user manual

or in the additions to it.

2.2 If more stringent safety demands are locally placed on the truck/crane than specified in the Spierings

truck user manual or additions to it, these more stringent requirements must be strictly complied with. If

not, all warranty will expire and the manufacturer will not be liable for any damage or costs.

2.3 The Spierings truck manufacturer points out explicitly, that the driver/operator/user and local personnel

should not enter the cranes/trucks danger zone. If, for any reason or cause, an unexpected situation

occurs during operation one should contact the technical department or Spierings Service department

first before proceeding.

SECTION 3. WARRANTY

3.1 It is prohibited to carry out modifications or welding to the Spierings truck without prior written permission

of the manufacturer of the Spierings truck.

3.2 Frequent maintenance and periodic checks should be carried out in accordance with the user manual, or

in the additions to it. If maintenance or checks are carried out otherwise, or less frequent, without prior

written permission of the manufacturer of the Spierings truck, all warranty will expire and any liability, for

direct or indirect damage, is explicitly excluded.

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III

Explanation of the symbols used

CAUTION!

Wear safety goggles!

Wear safety gloves!

Wear safety boots!

Wear head protection!

Use safety belt!

Check!

Manual action!

Automatic action!

Wrong!

Right!

Information!

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Index

PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................ I

LIABILITY CLAUSE................................................................................................................................................ II

EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS USED.......................................................................................................... III

INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................IV

1. GENERAL DATA AT3.............................................................................................................................. 1-1

2. OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1. Get to know the truck .................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2. Truck cab .................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.1. Getting in....................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.2. Doors............................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.2.3. Wing mirrors.................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.2.4. Seats............................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.2.5. Fuse box........................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.2.6. Windscreen washer reservoir........................................................................................ 2-5

2.2.7. Battery charger remote control batteries ....................................................................... 2-5

2.2.8. Fire Extinguisher............................................................................................................ 2-5

2.3. Control panel............................................................................................................................... 2-6

2.4. Driving the Spierings crane carrier............................................................................................ 2-13

2.4.1. Starting........................................................................................................................ 2-13

2.4.2. Turning off the engine.................................................................................................. 2-14

2.5. Driving on the road.................................................................................................................... 2-14

2.6. Driving off the road.................................................................................................................... 2-15

2.6.1. Off the road gear shift road/terrain transfer case......................................................... 2-15

2.6.2. Front wheel drive......................................................................................................... 2-15

2.6.3. Transverse differential lock.......................................................................................... 2-15

2.7. Braking system.......................................................................................................................... 2-16

2.7.1. Operating brake........................................................................................................... 2-16

2.7.2. Parking brake .............................................................................................................. 2-16

2.7.3. Vacuum brake/engine stop.......................................................................................... 2-16

2.8. Parking...................................................................................................................................... 2-16

2.9. Towing the crane....................................................................................................................... 2-17

2.9.1. Towing free.................................................................................................................. 2-17

2.9.2. Towing on the road...................................................................................................... 2-17

2.9.3. Switching the transfer case to neutral.......................................................................... 2-18

2.10. Driving with erected tower......................................................................................................... 2-18

2.11. Axle height adjustment.............................................................................................................. 2-19

2.11.1. Levelling.................................................................................................................... 2-19

2.11.2. Block suspension....................................................................................................... 2-19

2.11.3. Off the road mode...................................................................................................... 2-19

3. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1. General ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1. Clothing......................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2. Surroundings................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.3. Diesel engine................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.4. Moving parts.................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.5. Oils and coolant............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.6. Environment .................................................................................................................. 3-2

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3.1.7. Welding ......................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.8. Refreshing oil/cooling system........................................................................................ 3-2

3.1.9. Fire extinguisher............................................................................................................ 3-2

3.1.10. Fire-risk ....................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.11. Cleaning of components.............................................................................................. 3-2

3.2. Maintenance plan AT3 truck........................................................................................................ 3-3

4. GREASING............................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1. Central grease system (Option) .................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1. Timer central lubrication system (optional).................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2. Grease reservoir central lubrication system .................................................................. 4-1

4.1.3. Greasing points central lubrication system.................................................................... 4-2

4.2. Manual lubrication....................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1. Outrigger cylinders ........................................................................................................ 4-3

4.2.2. Gear change mechanism .............................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.3. Driven axles................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.4. Tower support................................................................................................................ 4-5

4.2.5. Cardan shafts................................................................................................................ 4-5

4.2.6. Steering system............................................................................................................. 4-6

4.2.7. Miscellaneous grease points ......................................................................................... 4-6

5. DRIVE LINE.............................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1. The diesel engine........................................................................................................................ 5-2

5.1.1. Specification diesel engine............................................................................................ 5-2

5.2. Maintenance plan diesel engine.................................................................................................. 5-3

5.2.1. Maintenance A-service interval...................................................................................... 5-3

5.2.2. Maintenance B-service interval...................................................................................... 5-3

5.2.3. Check components and hose connections for leaks...................................................... 5-3

5.3. Engine oil .................................................................................................................................... 5-4

5.3.1. Check engine oil level.................................................................................................... 5-4

5.3.2. Fill up engine oil............................................................................................................. 5-4

5.3.3. Engine oil change.......................................................................................................... 5-5

5.4. Oil filter........................................................................................................................................ 5-6

5.4.1. Oil filter replacement...................................................................................................... 5-6

5.5. Cooling system............................................................................................................................ 5-7

5.5.1. Check coolant level ....................................................................................................... 5-7

5.5.2. Changing coolant........................................................................................................... 5-8

5.5.3. Check antifreeze concentration..................................................................................... 5-8

5.5.4. Radiator and intercooler element inspection/cleaning................................................... 5-8

5.5.5. Cooling system hoses ................................................................................................... 5-9

5.6. Air inlet system.......................................................................................................................... 5-10

5.6.1. Air cleaner cleaning/replacement ................................................................................ 5-10

5.6.2. Check the air inlet system ........................................................................................... 5-10

5.7. Fuel system............................................................................................................................... 5-11

5.7.1. Fuel filter replacement................................................................................................. 5-11

5.7.2. Cleaning filter bolt fuel system..................................................................................... 5-11

5.7.3. Bleeding the fuel system ............................................................................................. 5-12

5.7.4. Check for fuel leaks..................................................................................................... 5-12

5.8. Water separator ........................................................................................................................ 5-13

5.8.1. Draining water separator............................................................................................. 5-13

5.8.2. Clean filter water separator.......................................................................................... 5-13

5.8.3. Replace filter water separator...................................................................................... 5-14

5.9. V-belts....................................................................................................................................... 5-14

5.9.1. V-belts inspection........................................................................................................ 5-14

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