ASV pt30, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...anual PT30 SN All English All Language Geographic Region Serial Number Range This manual is complements of TrackLoaderParts com The world s best source for ASV parts Track Loader Parts 6543 Chupp Road Atlanta Georgia 30058 USA 800 616 8156 ...

Page 2: ...Controls 8 Switches Instrumentation 9 Machine Operation 10 Machine Maintenance 16 Recommended Fluids 25 Service Log 26 CONTENTS Read and understand this manual prior to operating inspecting or attempting to maintain the Rubber Track Loader Performing any of these tasks incorrectly can lead to machine damage personal injury or even death WARNING ...

Page 3: ...armful Terex ASV complies with this requirement by providing the following information CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains lead and lead compounds diesel engine exhaust and used engine oil chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains lead a chemical known to the state of California t...

Page 4: ...erate the machine Machine damage bodily injury or even death may result if the procedures and precau tions described in this manual are not followed closely At the time of publication all information photographs and illustrations are techni cally correct Machine Orientation Terms like front rear left and right are used throughout this manual to describe portions of the machine They are to be under...

Page 5: ...ere are no standards defining the operat ing capacity of machines equipped with a suspended undercarriage or machines with rub ber tracks E En ng gi in ne e P PT T 3 30 0 Model Perkins 403C 15 Type 3 cylinder diesel Displacement 1 5 liter Gross HP 2800 rpm 31 5 hp 23 5 kW Torque peak 64 39 lb ft 87 3 Nm O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s Operating capacities 35 ...

Page 6: ...ided 1 Warm engine prior to operating the machine 2 Carry loads low Load unload and turn on level ground 3 On inclines travel with the heaviest end of the machine facing uphill 4 Passengers are not permitted in or on the machine at any time 5 Never use an attachment as a work platform Failure to comply with these instructions may result in machine damage injury or death Operating Guidelines 2040 1...

Page 7: ...set of precautionary tasks that should be performed daily or more often as needed Repair or replace worn damaged components as required to ensure safe operation With the engine off and cool clean flammable debris from engine com partment exhaust system attach ments and other areas where there may be hot or rotating parts Check battery fuse box electrical wiring and connections for damage or loosen...

Page 8: ...onal track loaders and 50 of the tipping load for wheeled skid steer load ers ASV publishes both figures for refer ence and comparison Note SAE J818 standards define oper ating capacities of rubber tired skid steers 50 tipping load and tracked loaders 35 tipping load There are no standards defining the operating capacity of machines equipped with a suspended undercarriage or machines with rubber t...

Page 9: ... similar joysticks but with a different control pattern to direct machine function On these machines joystick A controls the right track as well as bucket curl and dump functions Joystick B controls the left track lift arm up down functions and float position The float position with this configuration does not have a detent position and must be manually held in place to acti vate float function Th...

Page 10: ...p Warning Light R Engine Temp Warning Light If the battery voltage warning light P illuminates drive the machine to a suit able location and shut the engine off Diagnose the problem and make needed repairs before continuing to operate The glow plug operation light N will illu minate only when the key switch is turned to engine pre heat showing nor mal operation 9 S SW WI IT TC CH HE ES S I IN NS S...

Page 11: ... engine perform the pre start checklist then proceed with the following procedure 1 Enter machine with lift arms all the way down Maintain three points of contact with the machine photo A 2 Fasten seat belt and lower lap bar into position 3 Starting with the throttle in the SLOW position push the throttle 1 3 the way open 4 Turn the ignition key to the left for 6 seconds to pre heat the engine Whi...

Page 12: ...lift arms all the way down until they rest against the frame of the machine 2 Tilt the bucket forward until the cutting edge engages the ground 3 While moving forward make slight adjustments to the bucket tilt cylin ders to vary the depth you are dig ging M MA AC CH HI IN NE E O OP PE ER RA AT TI IO ON N Failure to wear the seat belt could lead to serious injury or death Do not crank the engine fo...

Page 13: ...e while operating on finished surfaces like turf however care should be taken while operating on these surfaces to prevent blemishes from occurring Turning poses the greatest risk of sur face disturbance during operation Moving in a straight line across turf will cause little or no disturbance whereas tight cornering will most likely cause blemishes While working on turf make gradual turns see ite...

Page 14: ...rs on the quick attach interface in the up position drive towards the attachment with the quick attach tipped forward photo E Hook the top edges of the quick attach under the upper lip of the attachment interface Raise the lift arms up slightly and then curl the quick attach until it is fully mated with the attachment Turn the engine off and exit the machine Secure the attach ment by pushing the l...

Page 15: ...photo B Intermittent function is ideal for attach ments such as grapple buckets and dozer blades To engage the hydraulic flow continu ously activate the 3 position switch on the dash panel labeled 2 in photo C Continuous function is ideal for attach ments such as snow blowers brush cut ters or backhoes Note Moving either switch from one position to the other has the effect of reversing flow throug...

Page 16: ...e other side of the brace photo D 4 Raise the lift arms until the brace con tacts the cylinder rod photo E 5 Slowly lower lift arms until the lift arms come to rest stop on the brace 6 Shut the engine off and exit the machine To disengage 1 Remove the spring from the cylinder 2 Raise the lift arms until the brace falls away from the cylinder rod 3 Lower lift arms 4 Turn the engine off 5 It is now ...

Page 17: ...n 3 Drain oil into suitable container 4 Remove engine oil filter make sure gasket is also removed 5 Apply fresh oil to the new filter gasket surface and install new filter 6 Tighten filter to specifications on filter label or box 7 Refill engine to capacity with oil as specified Engine Oil Specifications Due to the significant variations in the quality and in the performance of com mercially avail...

Page 18: ...ntainer 2 Locate the hydraulic filter behind the operator enclosure under the left rub ber plug item 3 3 Clean around the filter head then remove the three bolts securing the cover and remove it 4 Remove the old filter from the hous ing replace it with a new one then reinstall the cover and rubber plug 5 Reinstall the drain plug then refill the hydraulic reservoir item 4 with ASV Premium All Seaso...

Page 19: ...ications Item Frequency Lubricant Capacity Hydraulic fluid 500 hours ASV Premium 8 gal 30 L MV Hydraulic Oil or similar like Amoco Rykon MV Hydraulic filter 250 hours Engine oil 500 hours See p 16 PT 30 1 6 gal 6 06 L Engine Oil filter 500 hours Fuel filter 500 hours Coolant additive Test at 250 hours Coolant change 1 000 hours or 2 years PT 30 1 5 gal Primary air filter Check daily clean or repla...

Page 20: ...Materials that are particularly sticky or abrasive like clay mud or gravel should be cleaned from the undercarriages often to minimize component wear A pressure washer works well for cleaning materials from the undercarriages At times when a pressure washer is not available use a bar shovel or similar device to remove foreign materials When cleaning pay particular attention to the drive motors spr...

Page 21: ...tance between the straight edge and track photo B The track should not deflect more than 75 between the top of the track and the straight edge 5 If the track does deflect more than 75 tighten the track until within specification To adjust the track tension 1 Locate jam nut on track tensioner and clean the threads thoroughly before beginning procedure photo C 2 Using a wrench loosen the jam nut on ...

Page 22: ...ng as they are rotating Visually inspect rollers every 50 hours and replace any that show signs of cracking or wear through In order to replace sprocket rollers the drive sprocket must be removed from the undercarriage Track removal is rec ommended and makes the replacement process more efficient but is not required For specific instruction regard ing roller replacement consult your machine specif...

Page 23: ...the primary element 1 Remove loose dirt from the element with compressed air or water hose Compressed air 100 PSI max 1 8 diameter nozzle at least 2 away from the filter element Water 40 PSI max without nozzle 2 Soak the filter element in a non suds ing detergent solution for at least 15 minutes moving it gently through the solution to further clean the element Never soak for more than 24 hours 3 ...

Page 24: ... location of grease fittings found on the left side of the machine An identical set of fittings can be found on the right side of the machine Lubricate all grease fittings daily prior to operation M MA AC CH HI IN NE E M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E ...

Page 25: ...ng procedure 2 Thoroughly clean radiator oil cooler prior to operation Direct spray forward as shown photo A B Note Make sure water nozzle is at least 12 8 for air from the cooler and that the spray is directed straight through the cooler or the cooling fins may be dam aged bent over which will decrease cooling performance Chassis and engine cleaning Periodic cleaning of the chassis area beneath t...

Page 26: ...achine left the ASV factory ASV fluids and lubri cants were developed for tested and approved by ASV to assure optimum life and performance in all ASV Rubber Track Equipment when used as recom mended The ASV fluid and lubricant product line includes Heavy Duty Engine Oil 10W30 Premium All Season MV Hydraulic Oil Multi Purpose EP Lithium Grease Long Life 50 50 Antifreeze Coolant Undercarriage Wheel...

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