Tier 2: issue 2 T0472
Mach 440, Mach 445, Mach 470,
Mach 473, Mach 479
3 – 4 Tonne (Manual)
Operator’s
Instruction
Manual
Mach 479 - 3 Tonne Hi-Swivel
Mach 470 - 3 Tonne Front Tip
Page 1: ...Tier 2 issue 2 T0472 Mach 440 Mach 445 Mach 470 Mach 473 Mach 479 3 4 Tonne Manual Operator s Instruction Manual Mach 479 3 Tonne Hi Swivel Mach 470 3 Tonne Front Tip...
Page 2: ...hin 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 contr...
Page 3: ...Read this manual Before operating this machine Distributor 1 Contact your Thwaites dealer in case of further questions 2 Learn to operate this machine 3 Ensure you are fit to operate 4 Wear correct s...
Page 4: ...crush zone and hydraulic rams clean and clear of debris 3 Is the Roll Over Protective frame ROPS frame secure fully upright and undamaged 4 Is the seatbelt anchorage secure and serviceable 5 Are the...
Page 5: ...oeuvre into the seating position 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...
Page 6: ...r temperature warning light 12 Headlamp main beam pilot light 13 Direction indicator pilot light 14 Heat start pilot light 15 Battery charging warning light 16 Horn push 17 Skip tip lever Front Tip mo...
Page 7: ...g engine Seatbelt if fitted Adjust length of belt when seated on machine Press buckle blade into buckle lock Pull belt webbing through buckle blade to remove slack Seatbelt should not be worn loose It...
Page 8: ...itted to your machine This will sound when the hand brake is engaged and the engine is running Gear lever left hand Forward left Forward right Third Gear First Gear Neutral Back left Back right Second...
Page 9: ...Push backwards to lower skip Skip rotate lever Powerswivel and Hi Swivel model left hand Tip skip 100 mm 4 to disengage pivot centring lock Rotate skip fully lowered to centre to automatically engage...
Page 10: ...wer supply Lowering and raising the folding ROPS frame Remove linch pins and withdraw frame lock pins Lower frame and insert lock pins and linch pins in new position Reverse the procedure to raise the...
Page 11: ...O and wait 30 seconds Turn to S again When the engine fires release key the key will automatically turn to Run position R Reduce accelerator pedal pressure to prevent over revving Cold Start Aid Turn...
Page 12: ...clockwise and anti clockwise Electrics Does the horn sound Does the reverse alarm sound Optional Does the beacon flash Do all the lights function correctly Optional Side Main Stop Indicators Hazards...
Page 13: ...h full engine revs the machine should stall 5 If the machine moves forward release throttle and apply clutch and footbrake 6 Select Neutral 7 Switch engine off Alternatively the handbrake can be check...
Page 14: ...accelerator pedal Depress clutch pedal Select next gear Release clutch pedal and press accelerator pedal The machine must be stationary and the hand brake must be engaged before changing direction for...
Page 15: ...brake suddenly in wet muddy icy conditions or when operating on loose surfaces DO NOT run down hill with controls in neutral Travel straight up down or along a gradient Keep speed to a minimum and use...
Page 16: ...rn people in the immediate area VISIBILITY Check ahead and behind machine before operation Be aware of low visibility areas when operating Never operate the machine s controls when standing on either...
Page 17: ...NE DO NOT exceed the machine s rated capacity Apply hand brake set transmission to NEUTRAL turn engine OFF disembark the machine and STAND CLEAR Clear debris from controls Reduce payload if materials...
Page 18: ...NSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DRIVING Site hazards to avoid adverse weather conditions icy surfaces people DO NOT drive with the skip tipped bulldozing DO NOT c...
Page 19: ...chine s rated payload The gross weight to be towed plus the ballast load MUST NOT exceed rated payload of machine DO NOT exceed maximum tow bar pull or vertical load Towing must not be carried out on...
Page 20: ...OT step on the rear the mudguards sloping surfaces USING A CRANE TO LIFT THE MACHINE Tip skip fully forward Place the locking channel over the tipping ram rod then reset the skip until it is impeded b...
Page 21: ...ent drawn by solenoid exceeds 25A only replace with a 30 amp fuse Short circuit on main feed or starter solenoid cables locate and repair Engine stops soon after start up Blocked fuel or air filter Re...
Page 22: ...ame 2013 2040 2013 N Tipping side clearance 190 220 220 P Tyre clearance diameter m 8 2 8 4 8 Q Height ROPS frame folded 2120 2180 2120 R Max height tipped raised skip 4030 S Skip load height raised s...
Page 23: ...ce 620 596 L Height tipped skip 2130 3408 M Max height without ROPS frame 2013 2040 P Tyre clearance diameter m 9 3 9 5 Q Height ROPS frame folded 2120 2180 Weight Kg 3T 4T Unladen Front axle 690 740...
Page 24: ...points AIR CLEANER 8 Check indicator BRAKES 9 Test hand foot brake BRAKE OIL 10 BP Bartran HV32 WHEEL NUTS 11 330 Nm TYRE PRESSURE 12 See data chart FAN BELT 13 Check condition tension This machine mu...
