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8 Operation
8.1
Starting and stopping .......................................................................................................
55
8.1.1
Starting ...............................................................................................................
55
8.1.2
Allow the machine to run up to operating temperature .......................................
56
8.1.3
Shutting down .....................................................................................................
56
8.2
Operating the battery isolating switch ..............................................................................
57
8.3
Operating the tool lubricator .............................................................................................
58
8.4
Using the low-temperature equipment .............................................................................
58
8.4.1
Using the frost protector .....................................................................................
58
8.4.2
Coolant pre-heating ............................................................................................
59
8.5
Using the hose reel ..........................................................................................................
60
8.5.1
Using the hose reel (EC version) ........................................................................
60
9 Fault Recognition and Rectification
9.1
Basic instructions .............................................................................................................
62
9.2
Engine faults and alarms ..................................................................................................
62
9.2.1
Engine refuses to start or comes to a stop .........................................................
62
9.2.2
Engine does not reach full speed. ......................................................................
63
9.2.3
Indicator lamp remains on ..................................................................................
63
9.3
Compressor faults and alarms .........................................................................................
64
9.3.1
Working pressure too high ..................................................................................
64
9.3.2
Working pressure too low ...................................................................................
64
9.3.3
Pressure relief valve blowing off .........................................................................
65
9.3.4
Machine overheating ..........................................................................................
65
9.3.5
Too much oil residue in the compressed air .......................................................
66
9.3.6
Oil flows from the compressor air filter after shutdown .......................................
66
10 Maintenance
10.1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................
67
10.2 Maintenance schedules ...................................................................................................
67
10.2.1 Logging maintenance work .................................................................................
67
10.2.2 Maintenance tasks after commissioning .............................................................
68
10.2.3 Regular maintenance tasks ................................................................................
68
10.3 Engine ..............................................................................................................................
72
10.3.1 Cooler maintenance ............................................................................................
72
10.3.2 Air filter maintenance ..........................................................................................
75
10.3.3 Fuel system maintenance ...................................................................................
77
10.3.4 Changing the engine oil ......................................................................................
81
10.3.5 Motor belt maintenance ......................................................................................
85
10.3.6 Battery maintenance ...........................................................................................
85
10.4 Compressor ......................................................................................................................
87
10.4.1 Checking cooling oil level ...................................................................................
87
10.4.2 Topping up the cooling oil ...................................................................................
88
10.4.3 Changing the cooling oil .....................................................................................
89
10.4.4 Changing the oil filter ..........................................................................................
92
10.4.5 Changing the oil separator cartridge ...................................................................
93
10.4.6 Air filter maintenance ..........................................................................................
96
10.4.7 Pressure relief valve checking ............................................................................
98
10.4.8 Cooler/radiator cleaning ......................................................................................
98
10.5 Chassis ...........................................................................................................................
99
10.5.1 Wheel checks .....................................................................................................
99
10.5.2 Towbar maintenance .......................................................................................... 100
10.5.3 Overrun braking mechanism maintenance ......................................................... 100
10.5.4 Greasing the brake rods ..................................................................................... 101
10.5.5 Checking brake linings ........................................................................................ 101
Contents
No.: 9_9432 02 E
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
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