Tigercat 230C User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Tigercat 230C Loader
TABLE OF CONTENTS ISSUE 1.1, MARCH, 2009
Tigercat
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P.O. Box 544
Paris, Ontario
Canada N3L 3T6
Tel: (519) 442-1000
Fax: (519) 442-1855
SECTION
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... ii
NON-APPROVED FIELD PRODUCT CHANGES ............................................................ iv
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................1
CONTROLS AND OPERATION ............................. See separate OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................3
PILOT SYSTEM ................................................................................................................5
ELECTRICAL, GAUGES AND ALARMS ...........................................................................6
ENGINE START AND STOP .............................................................................................7
OIL COOLER, RADIATOR AND FAN .............................................................................10
BOOM FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................12
SWING ............................................................................................................................ 15
STABILIZERS .................................................................................................................16
GRAPPLE .......................................................................................................................17
DELIMBER/SLASHER ....................................................................................................18
230C-OM00
230C Available Literature
Operator's Manual ............................... Part No. 30287A
Service Manual (This Manual) ............ Part No. 30288A
Parts Catalog ....................................... Part No. 30289A
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Tigercat 230C Loader General Specifications
ii
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Tigercat 230C Loader Introduction
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An Operator's manual, Service manual and a Parts catalog are provided by Tigercat to assist the dealer,
customer and operator in becoming familiar with the features of the Tigercat 230C Loader, serial number
2301501 and up.
The operator's manual will assist the operator with the techniques of proper and safe operation of the
Loader. The service manual contains safety guidelines, a preventive maintenance schedule and servicing
procedures to ensure optimum machine performance.
Section 1 in both the operator's manual and the service manual contains safety information that must be
followed. As well, throughout the rest of the manuals, WARNING and CAUTION notices are displayed
where necessary, drawing attention to possible hazards when performing certain procedures.
Only trained personnel should be allowed to operate or work on the machine.
The information contained in this manual is current at time of printing. Improvements to the machine are
on-going and may not be covered, therefore in these cases contact your Tigercat dealer for the
appropriate information.
The phrase “and up” appearing in this manual after the serial number implies that the related information
is current for any machine serial number HIGHER than the serial number preceding the “and up”.
Tigercat reserves the right to make changes to the machine after this manual release date that may not
immediately appear in this manual.
Every effort is made to send out updates on a regular basis. If the machine in question was built after the
release date of this manual and there is a discrepancy, call Tigercat service department. The release date
appears on the first page.
The Company reserves the right to change information contained herein at any time without prior notice.
Tigercat Industries Inc.
Tigercat 230C Loader
INTRODUCTION
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Tigercat 230C Loader General Specifications
iv
NON-APPROVED FIELD PRODUCT CHANGES
The installation of any unauthorized attachment or changes made of any kind to this Tigercat product
could affect the product's ability to perform as originally intended. The product's integrity, stability and
safety could be at serious risk.
IT IS Tigercat POLICY THAT NO CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING
DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS OTHER THAN A Tigercat APPROVED OPTION FITTED IN THE
FACTORY APPROVED MANNER.
Official approval to make changes or install options is only as follows:
i) The relevant options for that product must be shown or listed on current Tigercat documentation or
literature such as a printed specification sheet, price list, parts manual, or product literature issued by
Tigercat.
ii) Approved options or product changes authorized in writing by the Tigercat Engineering Manager.
AUTHORIZATION BY ANY OTHER PERSON IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Unauthorized changes made or contributed to by a person or organization may result in creating a
dangerous situation and therefore the person or organization will be considered to have assumed the risk
involved or be negligent in creating this situation.
Weight is an important factor when considering the addition of options or an attachment, Refer to your
Tigercat distributor for information on maximum permissible operating weight and the effect the addition
of various options may have on your machine.
Tigercat will not be held responsible for any situation that may arise resulting from Non-approved Field
Product Changes to its product.
Should Tigercat become involved in a suit resulting from changes made to the product without proper
authorization by Tigercat as stated above, Tigercat will take whatever action is appropriate to protect its
interests.
The product warranty policy and the certification on any safety items installed on the modified product will
become NULL and VOID if the above policy is not adhered to as specified.
Non-approved product changes also nullify warranties given to Tigercat by its component manufacturers.
Tigercat Industries Inc.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY
Tigercat 230C Loader
MARCH, 2009
CONTENTS - SECTION 1
BATTERYDISCONNECTSWITCH ........................................................... 1.6, 1.8
COOLINGSYSTEM........................................................................................... 1.8
EXHAUST FUMES ............................................................................................ 1.9
FIRE PREVENTION ........................................................................................ 1.15
DRY CHEMICAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES ................................................ 1.19
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES .............................................................. 1.15
WHAT TO DO AFTER A MACHINE FIRE HAS OCCURRED ........................ 1.18
WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR A MACHINE FIRE................................... 1.16
WHAT TO DO WHEN A MACHINE FIRE OCCURS....................................... 1.17
FIRST AID ......................................................................................................... 1.4
FLUID INJECTION INJURY ............................................................................. 1.10
FLUID LEAKS .................................................................................................... 1.8
GREASE INJECTION INJURY ........................................................................ 1.11
LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS
LIGHTNING SAFETY ................................................................ 1.12, 1.13, 1.14
WHAT IS A LIGHTNING STRIKE ................................................................. 1.12
LOOSECLOTHINGHAZARD ............................................................................ 1.9
PROTECTIVECLOTHING ................................................................................. 1.3
SAFE REMOVAL OF COUNTERBALANCE AND CHECK CARTRIDGE............ 1.9
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, OPERATING ........................................................... 1.5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, SERVICING............................................................. 1.7
SAFETY SYMBOLS .......................................................................................... 1.2
SIGNALWORDS ............................................................................................... 1.2
24 VOLT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
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