Struck Magnatrac rs1000 User manual

MAGNATRAC®

RS1000

Operator / Technical Manual

Version 1.01.19

Struck Corp. - Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Very mportant Facts

& Tips for

Top Performance

The following are random facts that will be ex-

panded on within this Manual. They are brought

to you “first” to impress upon you their primary im-

portance in preventing damage to your RS1000

and also to protect your safety and prevent costly

and unnecessary maintenance expenses.

SAFE BLOCK NG AREA

When “blocking” your Crawler off the ground for

service, be aware that you should only apply a

hydraulic jack, in the black shaded area

marked below.

ENG NE TORQUE

The greatest amount of power (drawbar torque)

your RS1000 can deliver is near the Engine’s mid-

speed range. This is marked on your dash area.

To go faster, your Engine’s “drawbar torque” will

be diminished by having to go faster.

Doing all your heavy work at mid-speed does

three things:

1. t keeps the Engine cooler working at a

slower speed.

2. t gives you maximum drawbar torque.

3. t provides time to make “attachment ad-

justments” on the go!

You’re encouraged to completely read this Man-

ual to get a firm over-view of: how your RS100 op-

erates, significant safety points, and also

maintenance tips on how to increase your MAG-

NATRAC’S life.

PARK NG BRAKE

NEVER FORGET to take off your Parking Brake...

BEFORE you drive away. If you fail to disengage

the Parking Brake, it will wear very rapidly and be

of no value in an emergency!

LUBR CAT ON OF POWER SHAFT

ENDS

Read and understand the “Special Note” in the

“Belt Installation” section of this manual. By fol-

lowing it ‘s simple lubrication instructions your can

save yourself a lot of work, and potential expense

in the future and make Belt changing much easier.

CLUTCH BELTS

The use of rugged, though uncomplicated Belt

Clutches, gives the RS1000 amazing performance

while at the same time keeps its initial purchase

price and later maintenance costs within the

homeowner’s budget.

The life expectancy of these Clutch Belts is the di-

rect result of the type of work being done and the

operator’s driving technique. It is strongly recom-

mended at this time that you thoroughly read the

Track Clutch Belt Removal & Installation chapter

in the Service Section of this Manual to give you

an over-view of the mechanics of your drive sys-

tem.

In factory tests of different driving techniques, it

has been found that Belt life will range from 25 to

200 hours. This testing proved that the operator

is the greatest variable in determining Belt life.

From these tests, the following driving rules have

evolved. If followed, they will give you the best

Belt life consistent with the severity of work you

are doing.

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1.Do not “ride” your Clutch Controls ...rather op-

erate them smoothly and engage your belts fully.

If your Crawler can not push a particular load you

have two options: immediately reduce the load

(raise the Bucket or Blade) or backup and take a

new angle at the load...never hold your track

controls in a fixed position (forward or rearward)

against an immovable object, you will unneces-

sarily wear the Belts.

2. Your RS1000 has outstanding pushing ability,

but its up to you, the operator, to use its ability in

the most efficient and economical manner.

3. When you want to go slowly for a sustained pe-

riod, reduce your engine speed...do not “slip” your

Belt Clutches for long periods of time! Your Belt

Clutches are no different than the disk clutch

found in a large truck...if you constantly slip the

Clutch under heavy loads you will burn the clutch

faces and decrease clutch life. It’s no different

with your Belt Clutches.

4. Reserve horsepower has been designed into

your Crawler. This means you can reach the max-

imum torque necessary to fully drive your RS1000

with your engine operating at only about half-

speed.

TRACKS

The track system of your Magnatrac is the result of

over 50 years of experience.

It is not uncommon in the inital operating hours for

the steel track system to make popping noises

as the intial “wear in” occurs.

The steel track system is of an “unguided” design,

but is extremely stable due to its double track

chain design. A few rules are listed below that if

followed will give you maximum Track perform-

ance.

1. Avoid overloading your track system with the

material you are working in. Always work in loose

materials by clearing a “driving path” with the at-

tachment (Blade, Bucket, etc.) you are using. This

technique will allow a minimum amount of material

to enter the track system.

2. Avoid climbing on a pile of loose material and

counter-rotating your tracks. This action will “cork-

screw” the Tracks into the pile and force unnec-

essarily large amounts of material into the Tracks.

The steel or rubber track system is designed to

absorb a great deal of material, but the less you

force it to “digest”, the greater will be the Track’s

stability and overall life.

3. Periodically, following the Steel or Rubber Track

Tensioning instructions in your Operator’s/Techni-

cal Manual, check your Track tension by checking

the length of the #1806 Spring.

4. Though this Spring adjustment is not a precise

type of adjustment, it must be realized that to over-

tension the Spring will cause a higher level of wear

in your track bearings, while under-tensioning will

cause potential derailing of your Track.

As always, the Struck Corporation through the

customer service department, stands ready to

help you with any technical or work related ques-

tions you may have either now or in the future!

Call (262) 377-3300 or Fax (262) 377- 9247.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

NEW STRUCK CRAWLERS and/or ATTACHMENTS

(Effective with shipments made after August 1st, 2017)

A. ENERAL PROVISIONS

C.F. Struck Corp. will repair or replace, at its option, for the original purchaser of a new Struck Crawler and/or Attach-

ment, any covered part or parts found upon examination at our factory in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, to be defective in mate-

rial or workmanship or both; this is the exclusive remedy. Warranty service must be performed by the C. F. Struck Corp. at

their factory in Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012. Warranty service will be performed without charge for parts or labor. The

purchaser will be responsible, however, for transportation charges to and from the factory.

B. WHAT IS WARRANTED

All parts of any new Struck Crawler and/or Attachment are warranted for two (2) years, with the following exceptions: Belts,

which are warranted for 90 days (excludes normal wear and tear); Engines, which are warranted by their manufacturer;

and Batteries, which are provided on a complimentary basis and carry no warranty whatsoever. C. F. Struck Corp. re-

serves the right to make product design and specification changes without notice and without obligation on their part to

present product owners. The Warranty term begins on the date the product is shipped to the purchaser.

C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED

(1) Used Products; (2) Any product that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by C. F. Struck Corp.; (3) De-

preciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow the product’s

Operator’s/Technical Manual instructions, failure to upgrade crawler with parts furnished at no charge, misuse, lack of

proper protection during storage, or accident (4) Normal maintenance parts and service; (5) Use of Struck Crawler and/or

Attachments in certain industrial-type applications may affect Warranty coverage.

D. RETURNS AND REFUNDS

In the event of defective materials or workmanship the purchaser agrees to allow C.F. Struck Corp the opportunity to cor-

rect the defect in a timely manner at the expense of C.F. Struck Corp. It is at the discretion of C.F. Struck Corp to either

correct the defect or refund the purchaser.

To return a Struck Crawler and/or attachment for reasons other than defect the purchaser will be financially responsible

for an 8% restocking fee, and for shipping the Struck Crawler and/or Attachment to the C.F Struck Corp. factory in Cedar-

burg, Wisconsin 53012. No Returns after 90 days.

E. SECURIN WARRANTY SERVICE

To secure Warranty service, the purchaser must:

(1) Report the product defect to the factory in Cedarburg, Wisconsin 1-262-377-3300 or 1-877-828-8323.

(2) Make the part available to the factory in a reasonable period of time.

F. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES

To the extent permitted by law, neither C. F. Struck Corp. nor any company affiliated with it makes any Warranties, rep-

resentations or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of the products covered by this Warranty.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT APPLI-

CABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF WARRANTY SET FORTH ON THIS PA E. THE

PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON C. F.

STRUCK CORP. PRODUCTS ARE THOSE SET FORTH ON THIS PA E. IN NO EVENT WILL C. F. STRUCK CORP. OR ANY

COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH IT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA ES.

(Note: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This Warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

. ASSEMBLY RESPONSIBILITY

Though the MA NATRAC RS1000, MH4900 and MH8500 are offered completely assembled, it’s still the customer’s re-

sponsibility to provide competent service ability! The servicing can be provided either by the mechanically customer, or by a

local mechanic. All Attachments and accessories are shipped in easy-to-assemble “semi-kit” form for lowest cost shipping. We

provide Manuals and Illustrations for complete service and repair so that anyone with reasonable mechanical skill can preform

all required service work. Check the MA NATRAC Specifications & Ratings (in Spec Book or Buyer’s uide) for a list of all

standard features.

I hereby accept the terms and conditions of Warranty described above:

RS1000

M 4900

M 8500

Warranty 9.18

signature

print name

date

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VERY MPORTANT FACTS & T PS FOR PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1- TO THE OPERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recognize Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Understand Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Service Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2- SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Safety Before Starting or Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Service Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fire Prevention Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Protection From Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Start Engine From Operator Seat Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3- CONTROLS AND NSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Left & Right Clutch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Dashboard Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4- OPERAT ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Pre-Starting Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Prepare For Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Warm-up Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Parking & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5- FUELS AND LUBR CANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

6- LUBR CAT ON AND PER OD C SERV CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Lubrication and Service Intervals & Periodic Servce Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

7- SERV CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Engine & Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Safety Interlock Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Seat & Rear Cover Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Rear Drive Chain Tensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Parking/Emergency Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Track Clutch Belts (Removal & Install) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Engine Drive Chain (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Eninge Drive Micro V-Belt (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Steel Track Removal (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Steel Track Tensioning (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Rubber Track Removal (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Rubber Track Tensioning (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

8- TROUBLE SHOOT NG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

9- SAFETY & WORK PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Loader Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Bulldozing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Backhoe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Misc. (Snowplowing, logging, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

10- PARTS L ST NG & D AGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Index of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

IMPORTANT: Though the MAGNATRAC is offered completely assembled, it’s still the customer’s responsibility

to provide competent service ability! The servicing can be provided either by the mechanically-inclined cus-

tomer, or by a local mechanic. We provide manuals & drawings for complete service and repair so that anyone

with reasonable mechanical s ill can perform all required service wor .

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Congratulations…

on your purchase of a quality-built, American

made compact Crawler. We are confident that the

dependability and economical performance of

your Magnatrac will prove that you made a wise

choice.

The purpose of this Manual is to acquaint you with

the RS1000 Magnatrac Crawler. This Manual ex-

plains how to operate and service your Crawler,

and how to maintain its high operating efficiency.

Instructions are given clearly, with the intention of

making these operations as easy as possible.

Keep this Manual in a convenient place for quick

and easy reference. Use it as a guide whenever

questions arise. You have purchased a depend-

able, sturdy Crawler, but only by operating and

caring for it properly can you expect to receive the

service and long life for which it was designed.

If in the future you need new parts to replace

those that may be worn, insist on genuine Struck

parts. They are exact duplicates of the originals,

made from the same patterns and of the same

high-quality materials.

When ordering parts, always be sure to give the

following information for your Crawler:

MAGNATRAC Records

MAGNATRAC Model: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MAGNATRAC Serial # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Engine Model: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Engine Serial # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ship Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Mail: STRUCK CORPORAT ON

W51N545 STRUCK LANE

CEDARBURG, WI 53012

Phone*: (262) 377-3300 local

(877) 828-8323 toll-free

Fax: (262) 377-9247

email: [email protected]

Web: www.struckcorp.com

*For immediate service always call the factory

and as for a technician.

1- TO THE OPERATOR

RECOGN ZE

SAFETY

NFORMAT ON

This is the safety-alert symbol. When

you see this symbol on your Crawler or

in this Manual, be alert to the potential

for personal injury.

UNDERSTAND S GNAL WORDS

A signal word — DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-

TION — is used with the safety-alert symbol.

DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

Safety labels with the signal word DANGER or

WARNING are typically near specific hazards.

General precautions are listed on CAUTION

safety labels. CAUTION also calls attention to

safety messages in this Manual.

FOLLOW SAFETY NSTRUCT ONS

Carefully read all safety messages in this Manual

and on your Crawler and Attachment safety labels.

Follow recommended precautions and safe oper-

ating practices.

Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace

missing or damaged safety labels.

To keep your Crawler running efficiently, read the

instructions in this Manual.

Left side, right side, front, and rear are viewed by

facing in the direction of the Crawler’s forward

travel.

Record your Crawler serial numbers in the space

provided. You need this information when you

order parts.

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Date Service Work

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Date Service Work

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SERV CE & MA NTENANCE RECORDS

Proper service and maintenance work is critical to trouble free operation of your equipment. It is

also critical to diagnosing problems should they arise. Use the space provided on the following -

page to record maintenance and service work performed.

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2- SAFETY RULES

Reports on accidents show that care-

less use of machinery causes a high

percentage of accidents. You can avoid

many accidents by following the safety

rules on these pages. Study these rules carefully

and enforce them on the job

.

SAFETY BEFORE START NG OR

OPERAT ON

The Crawler should be operated only by persons

approved to do so.

Clothing worn by the operator should be fairly tight

and belted.

Fasten a first aid kit to the Crawler.

Fasten a fire extinguisher to the Crawler. Keep

the extinguisher fully charged. Learn to use it cor-

rectly.

If the Crawler has an unsafe condition, do not op-

erate. Put a tag on the Track Drive Controls.

Do not start or operate the Crawler unless you are

in the operator’s seat.

Before you start the Engine, be sure there is

plenty of ventilation.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-

driven parts.

Fasten a slow-moving vehicle sign to the rear of

the Crawler.

Guards, shields, and other protective devices

must be in place and in good condition.

Before you start or operate the Crawler, clear the

area of all persons and obstacles.

OPERAT ON SAFETY

When you operate the Crawler, do not allow any-

one to ride on the Crawler or its equipment.

Drive at safe speeds at all times, especially on

rough ground and hillsides.

Carry the Bucket or Blade as low as possible at

all times, especially when you work on a hillside

or back up a steep hill.

Do not drive too close to the edge of a ditch or ex-

cavation.

Watch for overhead wires. Do not touch wires

with any part of the Crawler or its Attachments.

Do not leave your Crawler unattended with the En-

gine running.

Keep work areas as level as possible.

When loading logs with the Log Forks, make sure

the logs are balanced.

When you drive out of a ditch or excavation, or up

a steep hillside, or when Crawler is hitched to a

heavy load, engage Track Drive Controls slowly. If

the front of the Crawler comes off the ground, re-

lease Track Controls immediately.

Do not use the Crawler as a battering ram.

Do not guide cable onto Winch Drum with your

hands.

When you drive the Crawler on a road, use the

correct lights to warn operators of other vehicles.

Before you move any equipment, be sure all per-

sons are away from the Crawler.

When the Crawler is operating, only the operator

should be on it.

If it is necessary to make checks with the Engine

running, always use two people...the operator at

the controls should be able to see the person

doing the checking

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOV NG PARTS!

BEFORE YOU GET OFF THE UN T:

Move Track Drive Controls to neutral.

Engage Parking Brake Lever.

Lower all equipment to the ground.

Move throttle to idle for 1 minute.

Stop Engine and remove the key.

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SERV CE SAFETY

Be sure you understand a service procedure be-

fore you work on the Crawler.

Unauthorized modifications to the Crawler may

impair the function and/or safety and affect

Crawler life.

Do not work under Crawler or raised equipment

unless it is correctly supported...contact factory for

recommended procedures.

Before you work on the Engine or electrical sys-

tem, disconnect the battery’s “ground” ( - ) termi-

nal first! When work is finished, connect battery’s

“ground” terminal ( - ) last.

When driving connecting pins (Spring Pins), wear

goggles or safety glasses.

Do not run Engine while working on the Crawler.

Be careful when handling any type of fuel. Do not

smoke while filling the fuel tank or working on the

fuel system.

Check for faulty wiring or loose connections.

Do not lubricate or work on the Crawler while it is

moving.

When you work near the Track Springs, use ex-

treme care. Do not disassemble parts unless you

know the correct procedure and have correct

tools.

F RE PREVENT ON MA NTENANCE

Be prepared if an accident or fire should occur.

Know where the first aid kit and the fire extin-

guisher are located...know how to use them.

Check fire extinguisher for correct charge.

Do not smoke while refueling or handling highly

flammable material.

Shut off the Engine when refueling.

Use care in refueling if the Engine is hot.

Do not use open pans of gasoline or diesel fuel for

cleaning parts. Use good commercial, nonflam-

mable solvents.

Provide adequate ventilation when charging bat-

tery.

Do not check battery charge by placing metal ob-

jects across the posts.

Do not allow sparks or an open flame near battery.

Do not smoke near battery.

Never check fuel, battery electrolyte, or coolant

levels with an open flame.

Never use an open flame to look for leaks any-

where on the equipment.

Never use an open flame as light anywhere on or

around the equipment.

When preparing Engine for storage, remember

that inhibitor is volatile and therefore dangerous.

Seal and tape openings after adding the inhibitor.

Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Inspect electrical wiring for worn or frayed insula-

tion. Install new wiring if wires are damaged.

Temperature in Engine compartment may go up

immediately after you stop the Engine. Be on

guard for fires.

Before you clean trash from the Engine compart-

ment, wait until the Engine has cooled. Open

ood to cool the Engine faster. While the Engine

cools, clean trash from other areas.

Check for leaking fuel lines or fittings with a piece

of cardboard or wood. Do not use your hands.

Tighten loose fittings. If hoses are kinked, install

new parts.

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NO SE PROTECT ON

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause im-

pairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hear-

ing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs

to protect against objectionable or uncomfortably

loud noise.

START ENG NE ONLY FROM THE

OPERATOR’S SEAT!

Avoid possible injury or death from Crawler run-

away.

Do not start Engine by shorting across starter so-

lenoid terminals. Crawler may start and move if

normal circuitry is bypassed.

CAUT ON: Never start Engine while

standing on ground. Start Engine only

from operator’s seat, with Brake en-

gaged.

Inspect your Crawler carefully each day before

you start it. See “Pre-Start Inspection”.

Clean your Crawler regularly.

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3- CONTROLS

& NSTRUMENTS

Learn the location and purpose of all Controls,

Instruments and Warning labels. Thoroughly

study the Operator’s Manual furnished by the en-

gine manufacture and included with your Crawler

instructions.

A - LEFT TRACK

CLUTCH CONTROL

B - R GHT TRACK

CLUTCH CONTROL

C - THROTTLE CONTROL

D - CHOKE CONTROL

E - HEADL GHT SW TCH

F - KEY GN T ON SW TCH

G - C RCU T PROTECTOR

H - FUEL VALVE

- PARK NG BRAKE (not shown)

J - HOUR METER/TACH (if equipped)

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AB

C

D

E

F

G

J

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A & B - LEFT & R GHT

TRACK CLUTCH CONTROLS

NTRODUCT ON: The turn

demonstrated (above) is the key to

your Crawler’s superior maneuver-

ability. It is accomplished with only

two controls, the A&BLeft & Right

Track Controls. The illustrations

(below) show how to maneuver

your crawler in other turns.

MOV NG FORWARD:

To move straight ahead, simulta-

neously push forward on both Left

and Right Track Controls.

MOV NG REARWARD:

To move straight rearward, simultaneously pull

rearward on both Left and Right Track Controls.

TURN NG R GHT:

To turn sharply right, push forward on Left Track

Control while holding Right Track Control in neu-

tral.

TURN NG LEFT:

To turn sharply left, push forward on Right Track

Control while holding Left Track Control in neutral.

COUNTER-ROTAT NG TRACKS

To counter-rotate Tracks (tightest turn possible),

push one Track Control forward while simultane-

ously pulling rearward on the other Track Control.

NOTE: When either Track Control is “slowly” re-

leased, it will automatically return to neutral.

NEVER allow Track Controls to “snap-back” to

neutral. See OPERATION section of this manual

for further instructions.

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A - Left

B - Right

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DASHBOARD CONTROLS

C - THROTTLE CONTROL

The Throttle is lever operated, rotating in a wide

arc. This arc is divided into two speed ranges; the

slower Work Speeds and the faster Travel

Speeds. Your Crawler has maximum “pushing

force” (maximum torque, according to the engine

manufacturer) at the mid-range speed but with a

declining level of torque as you increase your

travel speed. We advise using only as much throt-

tle as needed for a particular application. If the

engine bogs down, please feel free to use more

throttle when you feel it is needed.

Though all crawlers by their design are somewhat

“rough riding”, you can minimize the “roughness”

by traveling at the lowest speeds when going over

hard surfaces.

D - CHOKE

The Choke Control is lever operated. Rotate the

lever counter-clockwise to increase engine chok-

ing; rotate clockwise to decrease engine choking.

(Consult engine manual for more information).

E - HEADL GHT SW TCH

The eadlight Switch is a basic “Pull ON”, “Push

OFF” switch. Behind the Switch is a replaceable

Safety Fuse. When replacing, use a new fuse of

the same amps as the one being replaced.

F - KEY GN T ON SW TCH

Switch is activated by rotating key clockwise.

Turning it fully clockwise will engage engine starter

...release key and it will re-

turn automatically to the

RUN “ON” position. Turn

fully counter-clockwise to

OFF position to stop en-

gine. Remove key.

G - C RCU T

PROTECTOR

The Circuit Protector pro-

tects the battery charging

circuit. (Consult engine

manual for more informa-

tion).

H - FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE

The Fuel Shut Off

Valve Lever con-

trols the fuel to the

carburetor. Turn it

OFF for transport

or when cleaning

carburetor. (Con-

sult Engine Manual

for more informa-

tion).

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Hard Surface Travel

Maximum Torque

D

C

E

H

F

G

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- PARK NG BRAKE

The Parking Brake acts both as a parking brake

and as an emergency brake.

To “engage” Parking Brake, pull Brake andle up

firmly and loop it “up and over”the Carriage Bolt

provided...make sure handle edge is on top of Bolt

and behind “inside face” of Carriage Bolt.

To “disengage” Parking Brake, reverse the above

procedure and allow Brake andle to rest on

Fender.

As the Parking Brake is also your emergency

brake, it’s extremely important to maintain its per-

formance with daily inspection. See Service sec-

tion of this manual for proper procedures.

EXTREMELY MPORTANT:

As it’s mandatory to engage the Parking Brake be-

fore starting your crawler, always remember to

disengage it before driving away.

f you fail to disengage the Parking

Brake it will wear very rapidly and be

of no value in an emergency!!

J - HOUR METER /TACH ( f equipped)

The our Meter/Tach dis-

plays the hours run and the

RPM of the engine. Keeping

up with your maintenance of

your MAGNATRAC keeps it

running in top condition!

HOUR METER / TACH FLASH ALERT:

Flashes “CHG O L” at 100 hour service

intervals and “LUBE” at 25 hour service inter-

vals, the service interval is based on actual run

hours.

OPERAT ON:

Alerts begin flashing a warning 4 hours be-

fore service is due, and clear automatically 1 hour

afterward. Meter displays RPM while enigne is

running, hours while eningeis off.

FLASH SERV CE RESET:

Service alarms will automatically reset 1

hour after service interval.

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D SENGAGED

I - Brake andle

ENGAGED

Carriage Bolt

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4- OPERAT ON

PRE-START NG NSPECT ON

Before you start your Crawler for the first time

each day, perform the following checks:

ENG NE COMPARTMENT

Check oil level.

Check air intake system.

Remove trash and oil/dirt deposits.

TRACKS, ATTACHMENTS, SHEET METAL

Check for bent, broken, or missing parts.

Check Track Springs.

HARDWARE

Check for loose or missing parts.

ELECTR CAL SYSTEM

Check for worn or frayed wires or loose

connections.

LUBR CAT ON

Check lubrication points shown in Periodic

Service section of this Manual.

GUARDS AND SH ELDS

Check for tightness and condition.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Remove trash.

Check cables for tightness and corrosion.

FUEL TANK

Check fuel level.

OPERATOR’S STAT ON

Check control levers for free movement.

Clean fenders and instrument panel.

Adjust Seat location to fit operator.

CAUT ON - Before you start the engine:

Clear the work area of people and obstacles

Check the condition of the Crawler. (Prestart

inspection).

Be sure there is enough ventilation.

Be sure to know the correct starting and stop

ping procedure.

Sit in the Operator’s Seat.

PREPARE FOR ENG NE START NG

1. Allow Left (A) and Right (B) Track Controls to

assume their natural “spring-loaded” center neu-

tral positions.

2. Engage Parking Brake ( ). (Make sure Brake

lever is pulled “up and over” round head of Car-

riage Bolt provided...make sure handle “edge” is

on top of this Bolt and behind its inside face).

3. Check that all Attachments are in the fully low-

ered position.

4. Make sure you are properly seated so Seat

Safety Switch will engage

START NG THE ENG NE

1a. Cold Engine - Place the Throttle Control (C)

midway between the Slow and Fast positions.

Place the Choke Control (D) into the On (fully

choked) position.

1b. Warm Engine (normal operating tempera-

tures) - Place the Throttle Control midway be-

tween the Slow and Fast positions. Place the

Choke Control into the Off (no choke) position.

2. Activate the Key Ignition Switch (F) by rotating

the key clockwise until starter engages. Release

the key as soon as the Engine starts ...Switch will

return to the Run “On” position.

NOTE: After starting a “cold” Engine, it may be

necessary to leave the Choke partially On for a

few minutes before moving it to the Off position

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CAUT ON: Do not crank the Engine

continuously for more than 10 seconds

at a time. If the Engine does not start,

allow a 60-second cool-down period be-

tween starting attempts. Failure to follow these

guidelines can burn out the starter motor.

CAUT ON: If the Engine develops suffi-

cient speed to disengage the starter but

does not keep running (a “false start”),

the Engine rotation must be allowed to

come to a complete stop before attempting to

restart the Engine.

If the starter is engaged while the flywheel is ro-

tating, the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear

may clash, resulting in damage to the starter.

If the starter does not turn the Engine over, shut off

starter immediately. Do not make further attempts

to start the Engine until the condition is corrected.

If the battery charge is not sufficient to turn over

the Engine, recharge the battery.

CAUT ON: Do not attempt to jump start

the Engine with another battery. Start-

ing with batteries larger than those rec-

ommended can burn out starter motor.

WARM-UP PER OD

Run Engine at half speed for 5 minutes.

Do not run Engine at fast, or slow idle.

Operate Crawler at less-than-normal loads and

speeds for the first 15 minutes.

WARN NG: Lethal Exhaust Gases!

Engine exhaust gases contain poison-

ous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhaling

fumes, and never run the Engine in a

closed building or confined area.

NOTE: Assembled Crawlers are “run in”

under no load at the factory to properly

break-in their drive train.

TRAVEL NG

Disengage Parking Brake ( ); Fully raise all At-

tachments to recommended traveling heights.

To move straight ahead, simultaneously push

both Left Track Control (A) and Right Track Con-

trol (B) forward.

To move straight to the rear, simultaneously pull

both Right and Left Track Controls rearward.

To turn sharply to the right, push Left Track

Control fully forward...leave Right Track Control in

neutral.

To turn slowly to the right, push Left Track Con-

trol fully forward while simultaneously pushing

“partially” forward on Right Track Control...the far-

ther you push the Right Track Control forward, the

slower you will turn right.

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D SENGAGED

I - Brake andle

Reverse

Forward Forward

Neutral Neutral

Control AControl B

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To turn sharply to the left, push Right Track

Control fully forward...leave Left Track Control in

neutral.

To turn slowly to the left, push Right Track Con-

trol fully forward while simultaneously pushing

“partially” forward on the Left Track Control...the

farther you push the Left Track Control forward,

the slower you will turn to the left.

To counter-rotate Tracks, (shortest turn possi-

ble), push one Track Control forward while simul-

taneously pulling rearward on the other Track

Control. You may counter-rotate “clockwise” or

“counter-clockwise”; move in which ever direction

satisfies the job at hand.

Stopping the Crawler: The Right and Left Track

Controls are of the self-centering (neutral) type.

This allows you to simply release pressure on both

Track Controls to disconnect (declutch) active

power to the Tracks and come to a complete stop.

Never “snap” Track Controls back into neutral!

PARK NG THE CRAWLER

1. Lower all Attachments to the ground.

2. Allow Right and Left Track Controls

to go “slowly” to neutral.

3. Engage Parking Brake.

4. Run Engine at half speed 2 minutes

without load.

5. Move Throttle Control to slow idle.

6. Turn Ignition Switch to Off.

MPORTANT: If Engine stops under load, remove

load. Start Engine immediately. Run 30 seconds

at half speed before adding load.

CAUT ON: When you park your

Crawler on a slope, put blocks against

tracks. Do not park Crawler with

tracks pointed downhill, always park

“cross-ways” to the hill!

STORAGE

Always store your MAGNATRAC in a garage,

shed or barn. If the only option is to park outside,

make sure to securely tarp the unit and park on a

flat surface with the parking brake engaged.

During freezing weather, park on a hard surface

to avoid freezing the Steel Tracks (if equipped) to

the ground. We recomend parking on rubber track

mats or using some inexpensive plywood. This will

keep moisture away from the steel tracks and ex-

tend the life of them. If Tracks are frozen to the

ground, be careful to avoid damage to the Tracks

and drive train when you try to move the Crawler.

We advise to turn off the fuel shut off valve and

run until the unit stops if going to store for a long

period of time. This is to ensure easy starting dur-

ing the next season. Remember to turn ON the

fuel when ready for work the next time!

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Reverse

Forward Forward

Neutral Neutral

Control AControl B

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5- FUELS

&

LUBR CANTS

FUELS

FUEL SPEC F CAT ONS

Add fuel to fuel tank per engine manual specs.

Unleaded 86 octane or higher is recc-

ommended per ONDA. Verify fuel shut-

off valve is in the open position.

F LL NG FUEL TANK

The Fuel Tank is located underneath the hood, on

the eninge.

Fill Fuel Tank at end of each day’s operation.

Fuel Tank capacity is 6.4 U.S. qts. or 1.6 gallons.

Use unleaded gasoline per Engine Owner’s Man-

ual.

CAUT ON: andle fuel carefully. Do

not fill fuel tank when the Engine is running. Do

not smoke while you fill fuel tank or work on fuel

system.

STOR NG FUELS

Keep fuel in a container in a protected area.

Water and sediment must be removed before fuel

gets to the Engine. Do not depend on fuel filters

to remove water.

If possible, install a water separator at the storage

tank outlet.

Store fuel drums on their sides with plugs up.

MPORTANT: Keep all dirt, scale, water, or other

foreign matter out of fuel.

LUBR CANTS

ENG NE O L

Check enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual and

closely follow their recommendations.

HYDRAUL C O L ( f equipped)

Use a premium quality hydraulic oil with max-

imum anti-wear properties, rust and oxidation

treatment. A high quality antiwear hydraulic fluid

designed for use in high pressure, high speed hy-

draulic pumps in industrial hydraulic systems. We

use an AW46 Hydraulic Oil. (ISO 46). An SO of

46 is good in standard temperatures. f oper-

ated at exteme hot or cold temperatures,

please consult a local oil shop for an oil vis-

cosity best suited for your conditions.

f the above specifications can not be found

consult with a local tractor/equipment dealer-

ship or oil supplier for other brands of hy-

draulic oil suitable for loaders, backhoe, and

hydraulic drive systems.

Fill ydraulic Oil Tank through #616 breather,

on the top of the hydraulic tank, behind the oper-

ator seat. Check level by “eye check”, it should be

a few inches from the top...remove breather with

a crescent wrench at the black nut and hand

tighten once full!

Approximately 2 gallons of hydraulic fluid

fills the hydraulic reservoir to the proper

level (when empty & no hydraulic cylinders

are attached).

GREASE

Use premium quality SAE Multi-Purpose Grease

in a grease gun with a flexible “nose” to lubricate

grease zerks throughout the MAGNATRACS pivot

points.

STOR NG LUBR CANTS

Store lubricants in clean containers in an area pro-

tected from dust, moisture, and other contamina-

tion.

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6- LUBR CAT ON

&

PER OD C SERV CE

LUBR CAT ON AND SERV CE

NTERVALS

Recommended service intervals are for normal

conditions. Service more often if Crawler is oper-

ated under more difficult conditions such as high

temperature, dust, etc. Use only quality lubricants

at intervals specified in this manual.

PER OD C SERV CE CHART

Air Cleaner(s) - Service per instructions in En-

gine Owner’s Manual.

Engine Oil - Service per instructions in Engine

Owner’s Manual

Battery - Change as needed. Approximately every

3 years.

1ST USAGE

Hydraulic Oil - Attach any additional attach-

ments first (Grapple, backhoe, rear hitch,

etc.) Check level on a flat & level surface;

with equipment on the ground (retract all

possible cylinders), level should be ap-

prox. 5” away from the top of the tank.

Add additional fluid if needed.

Engine Oil - Check enigne oil level before use to

make sure oil level is at acceptable level

on the dipstick. Add additonal if needed.

NOTE: First oil change for a new Engine

is at 5 hours

Fuel - Add fuel to fuel tank per engine manual

specs. Unleaded 86 octane or higher is

reccommended per ONDA. Verify fuel

shut-off valve is in the open position.

EVERY TEN HOURS

Grease Fittings - Lubricate all grease fittings

per location instructions in manual of

each attachment you have mounted on

your MAGNATRAC. Recommended

grease: Multipurpose NLG 2 Grade

Lithium Complex, SO VG 220.[Clean

grase fittings and area around them be-

fore servicing].

Clean area around each grease fitting on Front

Idler and Rear Drive Assemblies. Grease each

grease fitting until you feel back pressure building.

A small breakdown of how many grease fittings

are on the RS1000 and various Attachments is as

follows:

RS1000 with Steel Tracks: 6

RS1000 with Rubber Tracks: 10

Note: 4 are located on the front idlers &

rear drives and 2 are on the #1791 Rear

Bearings. (shown on the next page)

For all others, please see each individual

attachment for the quantity of grease fit-

tings.

As a standard guide, there will be a grease

fitting for each Axle/Pin that you see on a

particular attachment. (See below).

HFH15 Front Hitch: 2

D1060 Backhoe: 14

D1060UG Backhoe: 18

HRH35 Rear Hitch: 2

Rubber Track dlers: 4

#1791 Bearing Assemblies: 2

Lubricate the “grease fitting” in each #1791

Bearing Assembly. NOTE: The #1791

Bearings are the hardest working Bearings

in your RS1000, never spare proper lubri

cation and maintenance! See picture on

the next page.

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EVERY F FTY HOURS

Engine Oil

Drain and refill per recommendations in

Engine Owner‘s Manual.

NOTE: Change Engine oil every 25 hours

if you’re working under constant heavy

loads or extremely dirty conditions.

Filters

Replace Engine Air Filter with filter recom-

mended in Engine Owner’s Manual.

Tracks and Track Sprockets

Pressure wash track system, including:

Front Idler and Rear Drive Sprockets.

Track Tension

Maintain 1-3/8” overall length of #1806

Spring on each Track.

Check Service section of this Manual for

complete explanation and Track Tension-

ing procedures.

Rear Drive Chain Tension

Maintain proper chain tension in Crawler’s

Rear Drive. Check Service section of this

Manual for complete Rear Drive Chain

Tensioning procedures.

Rear Drive Chain Lubrication

Use SAE 30 motor oil in pressure oil can.

Thoroughly lubricate each Drive Chain.

[TIP: Drive Crawler forward approximately

six feet stopping to oil the Chain every

foot]. Don’t forget to do both Drive Chains!

Tip: wipe the chain down after oiling to keep oil

spatter to a minimum.

Engine Drive Chain Tension ( f equipped)

Maintain proper chain tension in Crawler’s

Engine Drive Chain. Check Service sec-

tion of this Manual for complete Engine

Drive Chain tensioning procedures.

General Once-Over

Check for loose nuts and bolts and any

signs of premature wear. Correct any

problems immediately. Contact factory

with any questions or requests for help.

EVERY 200 HOURS

Fuel Tank

Remove and drain tank of any water or

sediment. Clean or replace the in-tank

fuel filter.

Fuel Filter - Replace with new Fuel Filter at this

time: Filters can be purchased through the

Struck Corporation or through local engine

dealers.

Hydraulic Oil ( f equipped) - Run the RS1000 for

approx. 5 minutes at idle, shut off. Drain

system by angling the 90 degree fitting on

the bottom right of the hydraulic oil tank.

NOTE: Drain when fluid is warm. Block up

the right front corner of Crawler a few

inches to get oil to flow completely to drain

opening. Refill with approx. 2 gallons of hy-

draulic fluid. Fill the hydraulic reservoir to

the proper level. (See PP35 Power Pack

section of the attachment manual)

Enigne Spark Plugs - Replace Engine Spark

Plugs with spark plugs recommended in

Engine Owner’s Manual.

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Zerk

#1791 Bearing Assembly

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