Tuchel Tuchel-Trac Trio User manual

Operating manual
This operating manual is only valid in combination with the corresponding operating manual of
the combustion engine (diesel = Kubota)
The supplied delivery inspection form is to be filled out completely and returned to the
manufacturer.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Table of contents .............................................................................................................. 2
Foreword............................................................................................................................ 5
1General information about this operating manual................................................... 6
A word about this operating manual...................................................................................................... 6
Declaration of conformity........................................................................................................................ 7
2Safety........................................................................................................................... 9
General safety information ..................................................................................................................... 9
Intended use ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Safety instructions in the operating manual ....................................................................................... 10
Safety stickers on the machine ............................................................................................................ 11
Safety regulations .................................................................................................................................. 13
Safety installations ................................................................................................................................ 13
Clothing................................................................................................................................................... 13
Modifications to the machine ............................................................................................................... 14
Before leaving the machine .................................................................................................................. 14
Climbing on and off ............................................................................................................................... 14
Protecting against injuries.................................................................................................................... 14
Working with high temperatures .......................................................................................................... 15
Fire prevention and fire-fighting........................................................................................................... 15
Accessory equipment............................................................................................................................ 16
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Before starting the engine..................................................................................................................... 16
Operating the machine .......................................................................................................................... 17
Transporting ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Safety measures during maintenance ................................................................................................. 20
Before performing maintenance work ................................................................................................. 20
During the maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 21
3Technical data........................................................................................................... 23
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 23
Work values ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Engine ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Working hydraulics................................................................................................................................ 24
Additional equipment (option).............................................................................................................. 24
Noise emission....................................................................................................................................... 24
4Description / overview.............................................................................................. 25
General view ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Driver's position ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Control lever............................................................................................................................................. 27
Display panel............................................................................................................................................ 27
Hydraulic connections........................................................................................................................... 30
Quick-change unit.................................................................................................................................. 30
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 30

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Type plate ................................................................................................................................................31
Identification marking locations............................................................................................................32
5Operation ...................................................................................................................33
Foot contact switch ................................................................................................................................33
Lift / lower control lever .............................................................................................................................33
Control lever L2 (option) ...........................................................................................................................34
Control lever L3.........................................................................................................................................34
Driving speed lever ...................................................................................................................................35
Control valve for pull-away / braking speed..............................................................................................35
Hand throttle lever.....................................................................................................................................35
6Operation ...................................................................................................................36
Placing into operation ............................................................................................................................36
Break-in time.............................................................................................................................................36
Checks before placing into operation .......................................................................................................37
Settings before starting .........................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the driver's seat.........................................................................................................................38
Starting the engine .................................................................................................................................39
Starting conditions ....................................................................................................................................39
Starting procedure ....................................................................................................................................39
Driving......................................................................................................................................................40
Safety regulations when driving................................................................................................................40
Driving forwards ........................................................................................................................................41
Braking......................................................................................................................................................41
Driving in reverse ......................................................................................................................................42
Steering and turning .................................................................................................................................42
Turning off the engine............................................................................................................................43
Working with accessory equipment .....................................................................................................44
Safety regulations when working with accessory equipment ...................................................................44
Installing the accessory equipment...........................................................................................................44
Removing the accessory equipment.........................................................................................................46
Placing out of operation.........................................................................................................................47
Turning off of the machine safely..............................................................................................................47
Storing the machine over longer periods of time ......................................................................................48
7Maintenance ..............................................................................................................49
Safeguards ..............................................................................................................................................49
Safety-relevant parts.................................................................................................................................49
General information on maintenance ...................................................................................................50
Battery.......................................................................................................................................................50
Engine.......................................................................................................................................................50
V-belt.........................................................................................................................................................50
Engine compartment.................................................................................................................................51
Lubricants and operating materials......................................................................................................51
Wearing parts / replacement parts........................................................................................................52
Maintenance / service intervals ................................................................................................................53
Maintenance overview............................................................................................................................54
10-hour maintenance / daily ..................................................................................................................58

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Cleaning the machine .............................................................................................................................. 58
Tyres ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
50-hour maintenance / weekly .............................................................................................................. 60
Wheel nuts ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Lubricating points ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Checking the hydraulic oil fill level ........................................................................................................... 61
250-hour maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 62
Changing the hydraulic filter .................................................................................................................... 62
1000-hour maintenance / yearly ........................................................................................................... 63
Changing the hydraulic oil........................................................................................................................ 63
Maintenance as needed......................................................................................................................... 64
Changing the fuse .................................................................................................................................... 64
Service .................................................................................................................................................... 65
8Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 69
Engine ..................................................................................................................................................... 69
Brake ....................................................................................................................................................... 69
Traction drive ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Working hydraulics................................................................................................................................ 71
9Index .......................................................................................................................... 72

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
The Tuchel-Trac® product you have purchased has been
manufactured to the highest quality standards. In order to
eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you
must read and observe the respective safety and warning
instructions in this manual and on the machine before using or
servicing the machine.
Before placing the machine into operation, all machine operators
must make themselves familiar with the handling of this machine
using this operating manual. The safety regulations are to be
strictly adhered to. Adherence to the valid safety regulations for
your country is also obligatory.

General information about this operating manual
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1 General information about this
operating manual
A word about this operating manual
To maintain the safety and utilisability of the machine, a
professional operation as well as conscientious care and
maintenance are necessary. When you use the machine for its
intended purpose, the operating manual at hand will help you to
avoid damages to persons and property. The manual takes the
necessary legal conditions and guidelines into account and
contains important information.
The operating manual is part of the Tuchel-Trac® and should be
kept with the machine so that it is readily available at any time. If
the operating manual becomes soiled or gets lost, a new
replacement manual can be requested from Tuchel
Maschinenbau GmbH at any time. If the machine is sold, the
operating manual must be transferred to the new owner.
The owner of the machine bears the responsibility for the
following points:
•Every operator must be of at least legal minimum age and
physically as well as mentally fit to reliably fulfil the tasks
assigned to them.
•Every person who operates or services the machine must
have read and understood the operating manual beforehand.
•The machine may only be used for its intended purpose in
accordance with regulations.
•The machine may not be improperly modified or altered.
The declaration of conformity of the Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH
expires if the owner allows safety-relevant modifications to be
performed on the machine. The party performing the
modifications must issue a new certificate. If you have questions
concerning this, please contact Tuchel directly.

General information about this operating manual
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Declaration of conformity
The Tuchel-Trac® satisfies the "essential health and safety
requirements" of the machinery directive 2006/42/EC and is
authorised to carry the CE mark.
Furthermore, the harmonised European Norms DIN EN 12100,
DIN EN 982, DIN EN 1553 and BGV D 29 were used for the
development of the machine. These are documented in the EU
declaration of conformity.
Please see the back side of this operating manual for the
manufacturer address.
NOTE!
The declaration of conformity is depicted on the
following page.

General information about this operating manual
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EG-Konformitätserklärung
im Sinne der EG-Richtlinie für Maschinen 2006/42/EG
Der Hersteller:
Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH
Holsterfeld 15
D-48499 Salzbergen
erklärt hiermit, dass die nachstehend beschriebene Maschine:
Fabrikat: Tuchel-Trac Trio
Typ: 1601
Maschinennummer: .......................................
übereinstimmt mit den Bestimmungen folgender EG-Richtlinien:
•Maschinen-Richtlinie 2006/42/EG
•EMV-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit)
Angewendete Normen und technische Spezifikationen:
•DIN EN ISO 12100-1:2003
•DIN EN ISO 12100-2:2003
•DIN EN 13857:2008
•DIN EN 349:1993
•DIN EN 982:1996
•DIN EN 1553:1999
•DIN EN 703:2005
Salzbergen, den September
2013
Dieter Beckmann
Geschäftsführer

Safety
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2 Safety
General safety information
Most accidents are caused by the disregard of the essential
safety regulations. In order to prevent accidents and thus
eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you
must have read and understood the respective safety and
warning instructions in this manual and in the manual of the
accessory equipment before performing any work.
Intended use
The machine is designed to be used solely for the purpose
defined in Chapter "Description / overview" (page 25) and the
approved components.
Any other use does not comply with the regulations/requirements
or intended use. The manufacturer cannot assume liability for any
damages resulting from an unintended use. The user/ owner
alone bears the risk for this.
Follow the corresponding safety instructions and working steps
from this operating manual and the manual of the accessory
equipment. These also pertain to the intended use.
Operating the machine on public roads is not allowed.
If necessary, a certificate of exemption must be applied for
according to §70 of the StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing
Regulations).

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Safety instructions in the operating manual
In the operating manual at hand, the following signal words and
signs are used to make the safety instructions recognisable as
such at a glance:
This is the hazard warning. It warns you about the risk
of injury.
•Comply with all activities labelled with the hazard
warning in order to prevent injuries or death.
DANGER! – Danger of death
Identifies risks, which can result in severe injuries to
health or lead to death if the respective danger warning
was not observed or was not observed sufficiently.
WARNING! – Bodily injury
Identifies risks, which can cause physical injury if the
respective warning was not observed or was not
observed sufficiently.
CAUTION! – Light injuries
Identifies risks that can cause light bodily injury.
This is the caution warning. It warns you about the risk
of property damage. It differs from the hazard warning
in order to distinguish between property damage and
bodily injury.
•Comply with all activities labelled with the caution
warning in order to prevent property damage and
damage caused to the environment.
ATTENTION! – Property damage
Identifies solely the risk of possible property damage
and damage caused to the environment.
NOTE!
Identifies application tips and useful information.