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Summary of Contents for Mach 201

Page 1: ...Mach 202 Powerswivel Mach 201 Hi tip January 2006 Issue 4 T0489 1 Tonne Operator s Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...ithin this book This machine is designed for customary construction site operations and the transportation of bulk materials commonly carried on such sites that is their intended use Under certain con...

Page 3: ...ead operator s instruction manual Before operating this machine 1 Contact your Thwaites representative in case of further questions 2 Learn to operate this machine 3 Ensure you are fit to operate 4 We...

Page 4: ...PS frame secure fully upright and undamaged 4 Is the seatbelt anchorage secure and serviceable 5 Are the covers mudguards and footplate secure 6 Are the hoses free from fluid leaks 7 Are all safety de...

Page 5: ...ion Face the machine at all times when mounting and dismounting 2 Is the engine cover secure and locked 3 Adjust the seat position for comfort and easy access to controls 4 Fasten the seatbelt Adjust...

Page 6: ...Hi Tip model only 9 Emergency stop button 10 Direction lamp 11 Heat start pilot light 12 Battery charging warning light 13 Horn push 14 Engine oil pressure warning light 15 Water temperature warning l...

Page 7: ...on to retract belt into housing Seat belt should not be worn loose it should pass comfort ably across hip bones and not t he abdomen Seat adjustment Type 1 A Push down to set driver weight seat empty...

Page 8: ...non st eering hand is on t he engine cover grabrail when using t he spinner knob for low speed single handed st eering Throttle pedal right foot Apply pressure to increase speed Release pressure from...

Page 9: ...aise skip lever Right Hand Hi tip model only Push forward to raise skip Pull backwards to lower skip Skip rotate lever right hand Powerswivel model only Push lever to the right to rotate the skip cloc...

Page 10: ...ng light will be act ivat ed The aut omat ic park brake is applied when t he ignit ion is t urned off or if t he emergency st op but t on is pressed Automatic park brake both rear wheels The park brak...

Page 11: ...ds to travel forwards Lever centred neutral Pull back to travel backwards The automatic brake is applied when the FNR lever is in a centred neutral position for longer than 2 5 seconds Engine Cover Op...

Page 12: ...dure to raise the frame Ensure all pins are secure before driving Battery isolator beneath engine cover Turn key anti clockwise to isolate the battery power supply Turn key clockwise to activate power...

Page 13: ...procedure is complete How to START and STOP the engine To start the engine FNR lever to neutral turn the key clockwise to the start position S All panel light s self t est illuminat e and should ext...

Page 14: ...und correctly Is the beacon flashing Are the lights working correctly optional side main stop indicators hazards Tip skip lever Tip and return the skip Rotate the skip clockwise anti clockwise powersw...

Page 15: ...e and safe parking Moving from rest and stopping Select forward or reverse Hold steering wheel with both hands Slowly depress throttle pedal to move away Remove foot from throttle pedal to slow and st...

Page 16: ...n or along a gradient keeping speed to a minimum DO NOT turn across gradients DO NOT run down hill with controls in neutral DO NOT work on rough or rutted ground or drive across kerbs etc DO NOT disch...

Page 17: ...n CRUSH ZONE Stay clear of articulation area when the engine is running WORKING UNDER A RAISED SKIP Lock skip and lift arm with safety props during maintenance Be aware of low visibility areas when op...

Page 18: ...n a raised position Set transmission to NEUTRAL turn engine OFF disembark the machine and STAND CLEAR Clear debris from controls floorplate centre joint steering ram throttle pedal Ensure SAFE STABLE...

Page 19: ...in a raised or tipped position NEVER dismount from a moving machine Site hazards to avoid adverse weather conditions icy surfaces people DO NOT carry passengers DO NOT operate with a damaged ROPS fram...

Page 20: ...ULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TRANSPORTATION Reverse the machine slowly onto a suitable trailer DO NOT the machine fowards when loading on a ramp 1 Stop engine automatic park brake applied 2...

Page 21: ...beneath the footplate the other is opposite this underneath the pump To activate the hydrostatic transmission bypass release lock nut 2 screw in grub screw 1 until flush with top of nut 2 tighten nut...

Page 22: ...OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIFTING USING A CRANE Tip skip fully forward MAINTENANCE Engage skip safety prop and lift arm prop when wo...

Page 23: ...rolling onto its side In the event of the machine rolling onto its side the following steps should be taken 1 Turn off engine Use either the emergency stop button or the ignition switch 2 Protect agai...

Page 24: ...el line connections Black engine smoke Air filter clogged Indicator red Replace or clean air filter Fuel system defect Contact Thwaites dealer Wrong fuel Replace fuel and filter Engine oil pressure Lo...

Page 25: ...ngth max 3032 B Width 1115 982 C Height ROPS folded 1822 D Skip lip height 1155 E Skip width 982 F Wheelbase 1500 G Ground clearance 274 H Skip load height 1262 I Axle to rear 654 J Tipping ground cle...

Page 26: ...folded 3222 B Width 1195 C Height ROPS folded 1773 D Skip lip height 1204 E Skip width 1151 F Wheelbase 1500 G Ground clearance 274 H Skip load height 1256 I Axle to rear 654 J Tipping ground clearanc...

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