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Page 1: ... i A J J r 1 i 1 l f j 1 I I I I I 1 I l OPERATORS MANUAL FOR MODEL TL 16 GASOLINE KEROSENE TRACTOLoADER ALLIS CHALMERS MFG CO MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN U S A I Z 7 LITHO IN U S A FORM TM 224 ...

Page 2: ... 16 TRACTOLOADER is stamped on the name plate attached to the left rear face of the seat frame in the opera tor s compartment This number is important and should be furnished to the Dealer along with each repair parts order Record it now for future reference ...

Page 3: ...S RESPONSIBILITY A CAUTION sticker is included with each Back Hoe shipped for field installation In the interests of all concerned it is recommended that this sticker be affixed to the instrument panel of the Tractor Loader Factory installed units will be so equipped Supplement to the following Operating Instructions and Field Maintenance Manuals 33035 33293 33294 33295 33296 33297 33305 ALLIS CHA...

Page 4: ...ase the range clutch which in turn stops the machine from crowding into the pile When the bucket starts to raise re lease the brake pedal NOTE A control lever is provided for dis engaging this automatic clutch release fea ture if operating conditions make it undesir able For positions and location refer to page 11 B THE FULL POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION 1 The full power shift transmission means select...

Page 5: ...ter 30 E Carburetor 30 Air Cleaner 31 A Description and Purpose 31 B Air Cleaner Service 32 NAME PAGE Governor 33 A General 33 B Checking Engine Speed 33 C Low High Idle Adjustments 33 Valve Adjustment and Cylinder Head 34 Engine Lubrication System 35 A Description 36 B Lubricating Oil Filter 36 C To Replace Filter Element 36 Engine Cooling System 37 A Description 37 B General Maintenance 37 C Dra...

Page 6: ...s The transmission provides 3 forward speeds and 3 reverse speeds ranging from 0 4 0 M P H in low gear to 0 27 0 M P H in high gear at the rated engine speed of 2200 RP M governed full load Control of the loader is accomplished hydraulically by the transmission mounted hydraulic pump control valve with two control levers two lift cylinders two dump cylinders and the necessary hydraulic lines There...

Page 7: ...purpose bucket with tip back lift and dump cylinders with chrome plated piston rods cast cowl and steel plates around operator heavy duty bumper drawbar torque converter and full power shift transmission power booster hydraulic brakes and parking brake power booster steering electric starter lights and horn oil bath air cleaner oil fil ter and muffler Optional equipment includes a heater opera tor...

Page 8: ...ompany to have been defective at the time it was delivered provided that all parts claimed defective shall be returned properly identified to the Company s factory charges prepaid This warranty is the only warranty express implied or statutory upon which said machinery is purchased No other warranty has been made or exists either expressly or by implication all statutory and implied warranties bei...

Page 9: ...D 4 lS90 105 lS 9 1 2 3 7 S 0 1 2 16 2 1 2 3 1750 95 1 2 lS 4 1 2 3 4 S 4 15 9 1 2 2 Y2 1630 90 lS 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 S 5 15 6 1 2 2 1450 90 17 7 3 0 1 2 9 15 3 1 2 1 Y2 1050 S4 1 2 17 3 2 10 9 3 14 S 1 2 Reach quoted from frame For reach to tires deduct 4 TO FRAME 9 11 7 s 1 12 I 0 TL 16 DIMENSIONS CHART ...

Page 10: ... 20 11 Inner Front Wheel Hub 12 3 TIRE AND TREAD Tread Front and Rear Wheels 5 10 1 2 Tires Tubeless 8 Ply 14 00 24 TIRE PRESSURE Front and Rear 40 P S 1 CAPACITIES Cooling System quarts 25 Crankcase quarts 7 Transmission and Converter gallons 9 Hydraulic System gallons 32 Fuel Tank gallons 35 Differentials gallons each 2 1 2 Planetary Hubs pints each 5 Steering Gears lbs 1 Hydraulic Brake System ...

Page 11: ...ce of the engine are necessary to obtain the desired results from the lubricating oil B AIR CLEANER Use the same viscosity oil in the air cleaner as used in the engine crankcase CAUTION Do not use an oil that foams C TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER LUB RICANT Lubricate these assemblies with a good grade of Transmission Fluid type C oil purchased from a reputable oil company D HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A good gr...

Page 12: ...on Check oil level in loader hydraulic system Check oil level in differentials Check oil level in planetaries Fill cooling system with clean soft water Fill fuel tank with gasoline Inspect oil level in air cleaner cup Check and lubricate all points where fittings are provided for a pressure grease gun Check level of electrolyte solution In the battery Turn fuel line shut off cock to the open posi ...

Page 13: ... the engine lubricating oil pressure indicated by the gauge With engine running at full speed and with the engine coolant at normal operating temperature 1600 to 1800 F the oil pressure should be between 30 and 45 p s 1 If the oil is cold no pressure may be indicated by the gauge for 15 seconds after the engine starts but if the pressure does not then rise to normal or above the engine must be sto...

Page 14: ... differences and it is not wise regardless of previous experiences to operate the loader before fully understanding the purpose of each control and instrument DRIVING TIP The transmission is full power shifting It is possible to upshift or downshift the transmission at wide open throttle regard less of load However do not downshift from intermediate or high range to low range at speeds in excess o...

Page 15: ...ol lever refer to Fig 5 Also see CI utch Cut Off Valve page 43 To operate the loader place the one lever transmission control in neutral position and start the engine Move the lever to select the desired direction and speed range See Fig 5 page 11 for shifting procedure A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR LOADING THE BUCKET AND MANEUVERING THE MACHINE 1 A black spot on the cylinder head and an adjustable pointe...

Page 16: ...lled by this lever If material has a tendency to stick in the bottom of the bucket it can be jarred by bumping the stops This is done by moving the control lever back and forth rapidl y This should be done only under ex treme sticking conditions The bucket in addition to the automatic tip back during the boom raising cycle can be tipped back at ground level to increase the pay load when handling l...

Page 17: ...ED BY MEANS OTHER THAN THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ROUTINE SERVICE Quick Reference List This quick reference outline is prepared in addition to the more detailed discussion of Routine Service that appears on the following pages For added convenience listed below are the inspections service items lubrication points and adjustments to be made at the time designated The accompanying Lubrication Char...

Page 18: ...nkage 4 Oil Transmission Control Linkage a Lube fittings 2 Grease b Ball Socket Joints 4 Oil Control Valve Linkage 2 Oil Accelerator Linkage 6 Oil FIVE HUNDRED 500 HOUR SERVICE INSPECT Steering Gear Check oil level LUBRICATE Trunnion Socket Assy Steering Axle ONE THOUSAND 1000 HOUR SERVICE SERVICE Hydraulic System Drain flush and refill Front and Rear Axles a Differentials 2 Drain and refill b PI ...

Page 19: ... 0 PERIODIC LUBRICATIONS INSPECTIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HELP TO MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE IN TOP CONDITION CHECK THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR A DETAILED AND THOROUGH DISCUSSION PLA TE 821 LUBRICATION CHART ...

Page 20: ...nt Axle 2 fittings Drive Shaft Transmission to Rear Axle 2 fittings Drive Shaft Engine to Transmission 2 fittings REAR AXLE SUPPORT Support Pins 2 fittings Left side of Frame INDICATES INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE LOCATIONS ALL SECTIONS OF LOADER A FUEL TANK J STARTING MOTOR B HYDRAULIC SYSTEM K TRANSMISSION C D E F G H I BATTERY L TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER AIR CLEANER M DRIVE SHAFTS UNIVERSALS ENGINE BR...

Page 21: ...f excess oil before replacing FRONT AND REAR AXLE BREATHERS a DIFFERENTIALS 2 Located on differ ential carrier housings Press caps several times to make certain the breathers are free to function b FRONT AXLE SHAFT COMPARTMENTS 2 One in each end of housing near brake drum Press caps several times to make certain the breathers are free to function FUEL FILTER Inspect bowl for presence of foreign pa...

Page 22: ...in the bottom at the rear of the crankcase Fill to Full mark on oil level gauge rod For temperatures above 900 F use SAE 40 For lowest expected temperature of 320 F use SAE 30 For lowest expected temperature of 00 F use SAE 20W For tem peratures below 00 F use SAE lOW CAUTION Under no circumstances should a corrosive engine lubricating oil be used ENGINE OIL FILTER Located on the right side of the...

Page 23: ...ace with pipe plug DO NOT OVERGREASE 1000 HOUR SERVICE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Capacity 32 gallons Drain flush and refill with new oil This ser vice should be performed more often if the oil shows signs of discoloration Use SAE lOW Do not use an oil that foams For extreme cold weather dilute the oil with the best grade of kerosene To drain system see instructions in Hydraulic System section FRONT AND REA...

Page 24: ...ol val ve bolted to the top of the hydraulic tank which is located behind the operator s seat The hydraulic tank is designed so that with little periodic service top performance can be main tained indefinitely Service of the filters breath ers suction line screen etc of the tank assem bly is dependent upon operating conditions The dump line safety valve and the return line safety valve located ins...

Page 25: ...ats squarely on the metal washer 5 Place a new cover gasket in position on the tank and install the filter cover with oil dipstick Tighten the hex nuts even1y D HYDRAULIC TANK BREATHER The tank breather Fig 6 should be serviced after every 10 hours of operation or more often if conditions warrant The breather element should be replaced after every 100 hours of operation Clean the breather element ...

Page 26: ...t the suction screen into the line Install the suction line screen baffle cup and secure with the bail 5 Make certain that the air filter case seal ring located in the bore of the tank is in good condition and insert the air filter case into position in the tank Install the filter element following the procedure in Para graph E steps 4 and 5 G PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The spring loaded pressure relie...

Page 27: ... accurate pressure gauge having a mini mum capacity of 1500 P S 1 NOTE A master gauge kit is listed under Special Tools in the Model TL 16 parts list book and is available through your Allis Chalmers Construction Machinery Dealer c Start the engine and operate it at full throttle Raise the bucket to its maximum height d Pull the raise control lever to its full RAISE position and observe the pressu...

Page 28: ...el plug and tighten securely IMPORTANT The oil level should never be allowed to drop more than 1 inch below the ring groove in the dipstick When the oil level in the hydraulic tank is too low the action of the lifting and dumping cylinders will be sluggish because the hydraulic pump is not receiving enough oil and is to some extent pumping air The upward movement of the bucket during the li fting ...

Page 29: ...ne from the power steering pump for draining 10 Install new oil filter air filter and tank breather elements refer to Paragraphs C D and E Clean the suction line screen and magnet refer to Paragraph F 11 Reconnect all lines which were discon nected during draining as follows a Pressure and suction lines pump to tank b Lift and dump cylinder hoses cylinders to tank c Power steering cylinder hoses b...

Page 30: ...from the capscrews in the packing gland end plate Tighten the four capscrews evenly using a slight pressure on a short wrench Lock the capscrews with lockwire NOTE Excessive tightening of the packing glands results in rapid wear on the packing rings and severe wiping of the piston rod If the packing gland leaks oil after being adjusted properly it is an indication that the packing rings are worn a...

Page 31: ...el tank should be filled at the end of each operating period rather than at the start This will reduce the water content as a full tank is less subject to condensation To clean the fuel tank open drain valve to drain the water sediment or dirt Periodical drainings and flushing of fuel tank are neces sary If a large accumulation of rust or sedi ment is found examine and clean the fuel filter see D ...

Page 32: ...d it must be replaced c Clean the cover thoroughly with a clean rag soaked in fuel and reinstall making sure the cover gasket will still seal and prevent leaking Open the shut off valve Excessive dirt or rust may indicate that the plunger and its compartments must be cleaned This can be accomplished by the following steps a Close the shut off valve and disconnect the gasoline lines and the electri...

Page 33: ...to insure a good seal but avoid too much force which will distort the plunger cup or strip the threads Assemble the screen cover and gasket making sure the gasket seals properly j Reins tall fuel pump in loader and connect gasoline lines and electrical wire GOVERNOR CONTROL ROD FIG 9 CARBURETOR D FUEL FILTER Located with carburetor on left hand side of engine determined as sitting in operator s se...

Page 34: ... The oil dripping back into the oil cup carries this dust with it and The purpose of the air cleaner is to remove dust and other foreign matter from the air used by the engine The life of the engine depends largely upon the efficiency of the air cleaner Fast wear on cylinder liners pistons and rings will result if the air cleaner is not kept in good condition and properly serviced The air enters t...

Page 35: ...S DAMAGE Service the air cleaner as follows 1 Remove the oil cup from the bottom of the SWAB R CLEANER PIPE FIG 11 SWABBINGAIR CLEANER TUBE air cleaner body Remove the air baffle retaining ring and the air baffle from the oil cup then empty the oil from the cup 2 Thoroughly wash the oil cup and the air baffle with clean solvent or fuel Remove the rain cap from the top of the air cleaner and swab o...

Page 36: ...ill 2 Move transmission control lever to Neutral and start engine 3 Hold tachometer against engine crankshaft With accelerator pedal fully depressed engine speed should be 2350 to 2400 R P M With accelerator pedal released engine speed should be 600 R P M C LOW IDLE AND HIGH IDLE ENGINE SPEED ADJUSTMENTS Before changing the high idle speed with accelerator pedal fully depressed and the low idle sp...

Page 37: ... cylinders Insufficient valve clearance will cause loss of compression misfiring and will eventually cause burning of the valves and valve seats Excessive valve clearance will result in faulty engine operation valve tappet noise and cause rapid wear of the valve oper ating mechanism With the engine at normal operating temperature 1600 to 1800 F the proper lash for the intake valves is 010 1 and is...

Page 38: ...der head stud nuts and capscrews are not main tained at the correct torque 140 lbs ft it is possible that cylinder head gasket trouble will be encountered After the cylinder head stud nuts have been checked for the proper torque it is also necessary to check the valve tappets for proper clearance e Repeat the above operations on the valves for the other cylinders Install the rocker arm cover and t...

Page 39: ...tains two valves an oil filter by pass valve and a ball check valve Oil delivered under pressure by the lubricating oil pump holds the ball check valve in the open position allowing the oil to circulate when ever the engine is stopped the ball check valve closes preventing the oil in the filter from draining back to the crankcase oil pan sump The oil filter by pass valve is provided to by pass oil...

Page 40: ...or soluble oil available in half pint or quart containers can be obtained from Allis Chalmers Dealers and should be added to the cooling system In proportions of 1 pint of soluble oil to every 15 quarts of water CAUTIDN NEVER ADD AN ANT FREEZE SOL UTION TO A COOLING SYSTEM THAT CONT AINS A RUST INHIBITOR Drain flush and refill the cooling system with clean water before adding an anti freeze soluti...

Page 41: ...nerator regulator ammeter and gauges lights horn and wiring is a 12 volt system throughout One 12 volt wet cell storage battery located underneath the opera tor s seat is used to supply current for the system Electrical energy drained from the battery through the operation of the above named units is replaced by the generator The output of the generator is controlled by the generator regulator to ...

Page 42: ...of the starter into mesh with the fly wheel ring gear CAUTION When using the starter to crank the engine and the engine does not start within 30 seconds allow the starter to cool for 2 minutes before using it again Testing and adjustment of the starter and solenoid should not be attempted without de pendable testing equipment therefore it is recommended that they be taken to a depend able electric...

Page 43: ...I T J o s J C Z II fTll T J J J 00 rr I l l l l 0 I T J o BLACK 12 VOLT BATTERY BAT TERM GEN TERM FIELD TERM VOLTAGE REGULATOR LEGEND PRESSURE SENDER TEMPERATURE SENDER GROUND 111 PLATE 868 WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC I I l L I I l n o i c n r r CD L Gi J r n o r A l I r n C o i U I I l r 3 G I r l n l 0 z o i z c I I l U ...

Page 44: ...r shop when service is required F GAUGES All the gauges are electrically operated by means of a sender unit located at each check point and a wire leading to the corresponding gauge on the instrument panel Each gauge circuit is energized when the ignition switch located on the instrument panel refer to page 11 is turned on It is imperative that this key be turned OFF each time the engine is shut o...

Page 45: ...ssion and transfer gear housings These housings contain inter connected oil passages to utilize a com mon oil supply Both a screen and replaceable type filter are used to protect the hydraulic system 1 Torque Converter Housing Assembly The torque converter housing is bolted to one end of the transmission housing and may be removed as a unit A small pump for charging the transmission converter hydr...

Page 46: ... of the hydraulic control there is automatic compensation for normal clutch wear no adjustment is necessary A single lever connected by linkage to the two plungers in the selector valve housing controls both the direction clutches and range clutches _ thus full power shift one lever control of all speeds forward and reverse 3 Transfer Gear Housing Assembly The transfer gear housing is bolted to th...

Page 47: ...SUMP ATMOSPHERIC t XXl RANGE CLUTCH APPL Y __ __ __ _ 90 125PSI FWD REV CLUTCH APPLY 90 125 PSI HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE INPUT DRIVEN PRESSURE PUMP 2200RPM ENG SPEED 21 5 GPM PLATE 811 TRANSMISSION OIL FLOW AND PRESSURE SCHEMATIC c 2 en s o 2 2 o o c 0 c t T l o z CTl c l t T l c I o 2 Z c t T l o ...

Page 48: ...egu lator valve The output oil from the torque con verter flows through the oil cooler located to the rear of the water radiator and into the lube pressure regulator valve The lube oil then flows under pressure into the lubricating cir cuit and is discharged back into the sump Normal seepage from the converter seal rings is drained back into the sump D REPLACING FILTER ELEMENT AND SCREEN TRANSMISS...

Page 49: ... be drained down to the level of the plug to avoid overheating Although no harm will be done if the oil level is allowed to drop below the level plug engine running at 1 4 throttle it is recommended that the oil level be maintained even with the level plug F TO CHANGE OIL IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TRANSMISSION CONVERTER The capacity of the hydraulic system after complete draining and overhaul is 7 gallo...

Page 50: ...llowed to go above 2500 F max imum If it should exceed this maximum stop the loader shift the transmission to neutral and run the engine at 1 3 throttle The temperature should drop rapidly to approximatel y equal the engine water tem perature in two or three minutes If the temperature does not drop the engine should be stopped immediately and the cause determined 3 Ordinarily the converter out pre...

Page 51: ...central section also serves as a reservoir for the lubricating gear oil for these parts All four planetary hubs are identical and each consists of a floating ring gear a floating sun gear and three planetary pmions which rotate on forged bronze planet pins These parts are 1ubricated by the oil carried in each planetary hub As the wheel hub and planetary spider rotate they pick up oil contained in ...

Page 52: ...l every 500 hours of opera tion Refer to Routine Service Steering Axle DO NOT OVERGREASE The trunnion bearings are adjusted by shims located under their bearing caps The quantity of shims used under the upper cap should ap proximatel y equal those used under the lower cap to center the universal joint in the trunnion socket housing When adjustment becomes necessary proceed as follows 1 Remove the ...

Page 53: ... for the power steering system is sup plied from the main hydraulic system tank thus eliminating the need for a special reservoir The other main components of the power steering system are the pump safety relief valve con trol valve and hydraulic cylinder connected to an arm assembly mounted on the left hand frame One drag link is attached to the steer ing gear pitman arm and to the valve of the p...

Page 54: ...rs The pi tman arm moving against the resistance at the wheels moves the sliding sleeve and flange displacing the spool in the same direction Fluid pressure in the annular groove is transmitted through the cylinder port to the valve side of the power cylinder and by means of a drilled passage to the reaction chamber Fluid displaced from rod side of cylinder escapes through the cylinder port into t...

Page 55: ...RN LINE LEGEND PRESSURE LINE SUCTION LINE 31PRESSURE RELIEF POWER STEERING BUCKET LOWER POWER STEERING PUMP t PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE t STEERING CYLINDER AND VALVE FIG 20 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INCLUDING POWER STEERING SCHEMATIC ...

Page 56: ...tion which fully compresses the centering plunger springs 6 Hold the handwheel in this position and tighten the thrust bearing nut firmly against the outer bearing race Then back off the nut and retighten lightly This adjustment seats the thrust bearings against all cen tering plungers and provides proper clear ance between bearing races and spool 7 Release the handwheel and attach a spring scale ...

Page 57: ... change of lubricant and draining of gear case is not necessary Gear should be kept filled to level of the filler plug with the above lubricant or SAE 90 gear lubricant F STEERING CYLINDER The double acting power steering cylinder is located under the floor plates One end of the cylinder is anchored inside the loader frame and the other end attached to the arm assembl y A short drag link connects ...

Page 58: ...the loader from the tires Lower and retract the bucket to fully retract the piston rods into the cylinders for protection Place the boomcontrol lever in the FLOA T position and coat the extended portion of the valve plungers with light grease to protect the plunger surfaces Remove the battery clean and store it in a cool dry place refer to Electrical System Test it once a month and recharge it if ...

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