Terex TR100, Operation Manual

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided as a guide to familiarize the operator and serviceman
with the controls, recommended inspections, start-up, operating, shutdown and
parking procedures for a TR100 Rigid Truck.
Look for the safety alert symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH-
ERS IS INVOLVED!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The machine should be properly operated and maintained to keep it in a safe,
efficient operating condition. Be sure that all controls are free of mud, grease, or
other matter that might cause slips hazardous to the operator, serviceman, or
other personnel or equipment. Report all malfunctions to those responsible for
maintenance, and, do not operate the equipment until corrected. Normal service
or maintenance performed as required can prevent unexpected and unneces-
sary downtime.
This manual describes general inspections, servicing and operation with the
normal safety precautions required for normal servicing and operating condi-
tions. It is not a guide however, for other than normal conditions or situations,
and therefore, servicemen and operators must be safety conscious and alert to
recognize potential servicing or operating safety hazards at all times, and take,
necessary precautions to assure safe servicing and operation of the machine.
WARNING
These machines are equipped with cylinders containing compressed
nitrogen gas. Transportation of these machines by any method may re-
quire a special permit from the appropriate authority of the country in-
volved. Consult your dealer for details.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based
on the latest machine information available at the time of publication. The right is
reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Continuing improvement and advancement of the design may cause changes to
your machine which may not be included in this manual. Each manual is re-
viewed and revised, as required, to update and include these changes in later
editions.
This manual contains lubrication and routine servicing instructions, most of which
can be performed in the field. Maintenance manuals containing repair/rebuild
procedures can be obtained from your dealer.
WARNING
These machines are equipped with a coal body which has been specifi-
cally designed for the transportation of coal. Over loading the body or
transportation of any other material especially material of a higher density
will damage the body/tailgate and may cause the machine to become un-
stable.
Safety alert symbol