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ASHOK LEYLAND Optare Tempo X1260, Handbook

The ASHOK LEYLAND Optare Tempo X1260 is a reliable and efficient commercial vehicle designed to meet your transportation needs. Ensure optimal performance by referring to the user manual. Download the free handbook from manualshive.com to access important information on maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting for your Tempo X1260.

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INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS

SIDE CONSOLE PANEL SWITCHES

For key to side console panel switches, see pages 19/20.

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Summary of Contents for Optare Tempo X1260

Page 1: ...g this book up to date any alterations to units parts or accessories deemed convenient for improvement or commercial reasons X1260 12605 2490 3060 Introduction Page 2 Instruments and Controls Page 8 R...

Page 2: ...w must be conversant with position access and operation of emergency exits fire extinguisher s first aid kit s emergency engine stops battery isolation switch and safety devices Drivers crew and passe...

Page 3: ...change of settings or adjustments fitting unsuitable or unapproved parts can result in a deviation from the C U DDA specification Such deviations may have legal consequences in which case Optare can...

Page 4: ...provide the relevant information In addition the chasis Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the main structure in the engine bay Vehicle Identification Number X SAB28000000000001 X 17 000 17 0...

Page 5: ...onally above the air compressor 1 Engine type reference 2 Engine number Use the information on the data plate when discussing service or sourcing parts for your gearbox The data plate is to be found o...

Page 6: ...occurrence the operator should contact by OPTARE PRODUCT SUPPORT telephoning between the hours of 8am 08712 301324 5pm Mon Fri The product support operator will obtain all relevant details including...

Page 7: ...AYOUT 1 Entrance door open control 2 Emergency escape 3 Fuel filler 4 Battery access cover 5 Towing eye 1 B S F Female thread 6 Engine access 7 Emergency engine stop 8 Adblue filler Mercedes engined v...

Page 8: ...24 Not Populated 25 Engine Oil Level Pressure Gauge 26 Adblue Gauge TFT 27 Rear Brake Circuit Air Pressure 1 Speedometer MPH KPH 2 Indicator Left 3 Trip Time Date Temp Mileage TFT 4 Park Brake On 5 R...

Page 9: ...ed normally with this light illuminated PARK BRAKE RED Illuminates when the park brake is on HIGH BEAM BLUE Illuminates when the HIGH beam is switched on when the or headlamp flash is operated HEADLAM...

Page 10: ...iest opportunity Illuminates when water is detected in the fuel filter If the lamp illuminate whilst driving have the fuel system checked at the earliest opportunity Illuminates when a front or rear b...

Page 11: ...WER RED Illuminates when the vehicle lower switch is activated the lamp extinguishes when the vehicle is returned to normal ride height BATTERY GUARD AMBER The battery guard system shuts down all elec...

Page 12: ...willshutdown Selecting neutral on the gearshift is necessary before a drive gear can then be selected CHECK TRANS AMBER LOW TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL AMBER Illuminates when the transmission develops a fa...

Page 13: ...R RED 1 Illuminates when the ignition switch is turned on If the lamp does not extinguish when the engine is running the fault must be identified and rectified ENTRANCE EXIT DOOR RED WHITE ENTRANCE DO...

Page 14: ...epleted Ignition ON only The colour of the bars indicate the oil level status WHITE bars Oil level within correct range RED bars Oil level out of range High number of bars indicate oil level is too hi...

Page 15: ...IT TO START AMBER The battery guard system shuts down all electrical systems if the battery voltage falls below 23 Volts Battery guard is disabled when the engine is running Warning light illuminates...

Page 16: ...h LOW ADBLUE CONSUMPTION AMBER LOW ADBLUE CONSUMPTION 10 Hrs of operation AMBER LOW ADBLUE CONSUMPTION 20 Hrs of operation AMBER Inducement light solid AWL light solid MIL light solid Illuminates when...

Page 17: ...m h ADBLUE MONITORING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE AMBER ADBLUE MONITORING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE AMBER 10 Hrs of operation ADBLUE MONITORING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE AMBER 20 Hrs of operation Inducemen...

Page 18: ...ing lights Press again Turns off the hazard warning lights AUDIBLE WARNING The driver should familiarize himself with the sound of the warning buzzer IF THE BUZZER SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING STOP IMMEDIATEL...

Page 19: ...re switched on DOOR OPEN CLOSE HEADLAMPS KNEELING SUSPENSION SIDE LIGHTS Press once Doors open Press again Doors close Press once Headlamps illuminate to full power Press again Headlamps extinguish or...

Page 20: ...ff Press again to turn reverse bleeper on Switch can only be operated when reverse gear is selected Press once to turn Press again to turn R AUX HEATER SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER The standard speedometer od...

Page 21: ...on has a spring return Operation of Lower Left Hand Switch The lower left hand steering column switch operates the headlamps Note the headlamp master switch is on the main switch panel Push the lever...

Page 22: ...NTROLS DRIVERS SEAT DO NOT adjust the seat when the vehicle is in motion Squab angle adjustment Cushion rear vertical adjustment Cushion front vertical adjustment Horizontal adjustment Lumbar support...

Page 23: ...anges the gear selected by one gear if the button is held continuously the gear selected continues to change up or down until the button is released or the highest or lowest gear is selected INSTRUMEN...

Page 24: ...the engine The steering mechanism is designed in such a way that in the event of any loss of hydraulic pressure it is still possible to steer the vehicle although extra effort will be required The whe...

Page 25: ...INSTRUMENTS CONTROLS SIDE CONSOLE PANEL SWITCHES For key to side console panel switches see pages 19 20 25...

Page 26: ...a water heat exchanger unit with a fan blower being controlled by a switch located on the drivers console switch bank For operation details see page 19 Demisting temperature is controlled by a rotary...

Page 27: ...recommended lubricants see Technical Data Section Ensure that no oil is allowed to contaminate the V belts or drive pulleys Check the engine oil level using the gauge on the instrument panel Top up as...

Page 28: ...icle is to be parked after filling N B cold fuel from an under ground fuel storage tank will expand particularly in hot weather and can cause loss of fuel through the filler cap DO NOT REMOVE THE FILL...

Page 29: ...are free from damage and wear and that they are correctly inflated see Technical Data section Driving a vehicle on incorrectly inflated tyres WARNING effects the safety of the vehicle leads to prematu...

Page 30: ...lamp Operation is by a push button switch mounted on the drivers instrument panel The lamp illuminates when The side lights are switched on and the entrance doors are open The operating switch is pres...

Page 31: ...within the vicinity of the fuse relay board NEVER REPLACE A FUSE WITH ANOTHER OF A HIGHER RATING THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR EVEN A FIRE In addition there are two main fuses located behind the battery...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL FUSES F14 F13 10A SCR IGN F15 10A SPARE IOU4 BAT 10A CAMU BAT F16 32...

Page 33: ...ANY FAILED BULBS TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING TAKE CARE OF BROKEN GLASS WHEN RENEWING BULBS Some vehicles are fitted with LED Lamps The whole lamp must be replace if LEDs have failed Headlamp 24V x 70 75W...

Page 34: ...to the bulb is via the rear of the unit NOTE The back of the rear lamps are sealed and the lens cannot be removed from the lamp body Unscrew and remove the lens cover to gain access to the bulb Undo t...

Page 35: ...ust be removed before the front panel can be detached WHEN WORKING IN THE AREA OF THE WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE ENSURE THAT THE WIPER SYSTEM CANNOT BE OPERATED Note Do not operate the windscreen wipers...

Page 36: ...ACCESS FLAPS ARE CLOSED AND SECURED ENSURE THAT GEARBOX ACCESS TRAP IN THE FLOOR IS SECURED AND THAT ALL ACCESS PANELS EG FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT ARE SECURED IN THEIR CORRECT POSITION THE SALOON FLOOR...

Page 37: ...DOOR IS OPEN Momentarily press the ignition button the engine will stop Momentarily press the battery master all warning lights will extinguish Before gear selection is possible the following conditi...

Page 38: ...WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION STOP IMMEDIATELY IT IS SAFE TO DO SO AND OBSERVE THE AIR GAUGES If a failure of the parking brake system is indicated NO DRIVING IS PERMISSIBLE ALWAYS OBSERVE THE ENGINE...

Page 39: ...pacity FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE CHECKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS OPEN DOORS AND EVACUATE THE VEHICLE Note The open button protrudes further than the close button to enable easie...

Page 40: ...EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS DRIVER CONTROL INTERIOR OPEN CLOSE CONTROL EXTERIOR OPEN CONTROL ENTRANCE EXIT DOORS 40...

Page 41: ...of the vehicle Ensure that the door is not locked during operation of the vehicle When the door has been opened the DOOR OPEN warning lamp on the drivers instrument panel illuminates and a warning bu...

Page 42: ...GENCY ENGINE STOP An emergency engine stop button can be found either in the engine bay or behind the coolant filler flap The on Mercedes powered emergency engine stop button vehicles on the engine co...

Page 43: ...t fire or an electrical fault the electrical system should be isolated if it is safe to do so It is recommended that the electrical system is isolated while the vehicle is garaged or during prolonged...

Page 44: ...O SERVICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN USING THE C COUPLING TO SUPPLY THE NOTE VEHICLE WITH AIR DO NOT EXCEED 8 BAR MAX PRESSURE TOWING EYE BOSS C COUPLING VEHICLE RECOVERY A female c coupling is fitted...

Page 45: ...ESS IN THE JACKING POINT WHERE PROVIDED EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS JACKING POINTS BEFORE JACKING IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON A LEVEL SURFACE WITH THE HANDBRAKE ON WHERE POSSIBLE CHOCK THE WHEEL...

Page 46: ...T THE WHEEL NUTS ARE CORRECTLY SEATED AND TIGHTEN THE NUTS IN THE SEQUENCE SHOWN TIGHTENING TORQUE 575Nm RETIGHTEN THE NUTS FOLLOWING A WHEEL CHANGE WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER CHANGING A WHEEL CHECK AND CO...

Page 47: ...echnical data Check the level in the reservoir and top up as necessary with recommended fluid see technical data DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER OR PRESSURE RELIEF CAPS FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM HEADER TANK WH...

Page 48: ...hanged in accordance with the Optare Tempo Service Schedules WARNING Prolonged and repeated contact may cause skin disorders Avoid excessive contact wash thoroughly after contact Keep out of reach of...

Page 49: ...parts and transmits power It is important that the correct oil level be maintained at all times If the oil level is too low the converter and clutches will not receive an adequate supply of oil This...

Page 50: ...e middle of the COLD RUN REF FILL band Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after normal operating temperature 160 200 F 71 93 C is reached NOTE The hot and cold check level marks are on oppos...

Page 51: ...o low OL 59 Engine rpm too high OL 65 Neutral not selected OL 70 Sump oil temp too low OL 79 Sump oil temp too high OL 89 Output shaft rotating OL 95 Oil level sensor failure The shift selector can on...

Page 52: ...CHANGE A CLOGGED AIR CLEANER ELEMENT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE Removal Unclip the lid of the filter housing and ease the bottom of the filter element towards the left to unseat the seal pu...

Page 53: ...insects or debris is likely the radiator matrix must be kept clear by pressure washing water through from the engine side The fuel tank filler is located on the right hand side of the vehicle in a cut...

Page 54: ...ntal discharge it is strongly recommended that the battery is recharged fully using a mains charger at between 8 9 amps Ensure that the battery tops are kept clean and dry at all times Ensure that the...

Page 55: ...DS KEEP TOOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE BATTERY TERMINALS NEVER REMOVE THE CABLE TERMINALS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERIES FROM THE VEHICLE DISCONNECT THE EARTH LEAD FIRST REVERSE THE...

Page 56: ...TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING POINT ELECTROLYTE IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY MAY FREEZE IF ELECTROLYTE IS NOT VISIBLE IN A BATTERY OR APPEARS TO BE FROZEN DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THIS COULD CAUSE THE...

Page 57: ...ipment Check the integrity of loom and hose clipping Any faults must be corrected immediately LACK OF INTEGRITY OF CLIPPING IS ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF VEHICLE FIRES The condition of the alternator d...

Page 58: ...l and tyre assembly is correctly balanced in order to obtain the best steering and ride quality tyre wear may effect wheel balancing and therefore periodic wheel balancing is recommended Maintenance o...

Page 59: ...the system is primed and the jets are working Do not operate the washer for prolonged periods without fluid as this may damage the pump mechanism New wiper blades should be fitted regularly especiall...

Page 60: ...and emergency exits are operational from the vehicle interior and exterior Bell pushes are in working order All internal and external access flaps All access traps in floor The saloon floor is clean a...

Page 61: ...DSCREEN AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE WIPER LINKAGE The complete underframe structure must be checked regularly to ensure that no erosion of the undeseal treatment has occurred and for any stone chip damage...

Page 62: ...eeze which must not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin Check all compression fittings and silicone hose connections for any indication of leaks Rectify any suspect connections and...

Page 63: ...OM906LA OX 90 29 Ltr Gearbox Allison Castrol Transynd TES 295 15W 40 25 Ltr Engine Coolant Includes 50 Including Heating solution inhibited ethylene glycol System anti freeze AL 39 50 50 WITH WATER Me...

Page 64: ...elescopic dampers and panhard rods all round ZF re circulating ball power steering 24V earth return system multiplexed with 5 input output units with two12V low maintenance 135Ah batteries and an 100...

Page 65: ...ctified before entering the vehicle into service CHECK Cooling system level Oil level Operation of all lights switches warning lights direction indicators stop lights and horn That instruments are wor...

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