Gradall XL4100, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...02 Starting S N Undercarriage G04391 OPERATOR S MANUAL GRADALL 406 Mill Avenue S W New Philadelphia OH 44663 USA Telephone 330 339 2211 Fax 330 339 3579 XL4100 CARRIER 24604133 Form 29612 Original Iss...

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Page 4: ...nformation provided is not intended to cover all situations it would be impossible to anticipate and evaluate all possible applications and methods of operation for this unit Any procedure not specifi...

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Page 6: ...e age vision hearing manual dexterity and response He must also be in acceptable physical and mental condition not undergoing medical treatment or using drugs or alcohol which would violate traffic la...

Page 7: ...t read English unless these manuals have been read and explained to him and his full understanding is determined Keep these manuals in cab If driver will operate upperstructure he must also read and u...

Page 8: ...to recognize PINCH POINTS 4 Boom Holes Stay clea of PINCH POINTS Getng caught in a pinch point can cause serious indjry or death Boom Cradle Acces Covers Boom Bucket Linkage Counteweight Another Objec...

Page 9: ...butor before you run your unit Always sound horn to warn others of unexpected machine movements horn button is located at top of left joystick The unit is also equipped with an automatic back up alarm...

Page 10: ...OM JOBSITE ONLY UNDER FOLLOWING CONDITIONS Boom secured in rest Mirrors clean and properly adjusted Seat belt buckled snugly across lap Door secured in closed position Plan your route Bucket secured t...

Page 11: ...lack adjusters With brake applied actuator rod should form an approximate right angle with slack adjuster Do not drive unit until any damage or mal function has been repaired Check to be sure windows...

Page 12: ...of your unit before traveling Approach unknown clearances slowly Remember getting too close to unstable ground or the edge of an excavation can cause the machine to tip Always apply digging brake to p...

Page 13: ...door Part No 8360 1011 REMOTE CONTROL ENGAGEMENT PROCEDURE APPLYPARKING BRAKE START CARRIER ENGINE AND FULLY CHARGE AIR SYSTEM 125 P S I SHIFT TRANSMISSION TO LO LO OR LO TURN ENGINE OFF DO NOT OPERAT...

Page 14: ...KE LINES MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT AVOID WELDING ON OR AROUND CARRIER FRAME UNLESS LINES ARE PROTECTED FROM HEAT IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the electrical system when using booster battery or charger...

Page 15: ...ow Air Indicator Light Fuel Gage Differential Lock Indicator Light Digging Brake Indicator Light Oil Pressure Gage Coolant Temperature Gage Hourmeter Turn Signal Hazzard Indicator Light Air Pressure G...

Page 16: ...ction Lever Gear Shift Lever Deep Reduction Button Countershaft Brake Button Heat Control Knob Heater Fan Switch Defroster Fan Switch Differential Lock Toggle Digging Brake Toggle Parking Brake Knob L...

Page 17: ...restors are used be sure they are in place and in good working order Check for fully charged fire extinguisher on rear wall in carrier cab Be sure to read and understand instructions on extinguisher R...

Page 18: ...plenish as necessary Refuel at the end of the work shift to minimize condensation W A R N I N G Engine should be turned off while refueling Be sure area is free of open flame sparks or any condition w...

Page 19: ...efore trying again After engine starts observe oil pressure gage If gage remains on zero for more than 15 seconds stop engine and determine cause Correct cause of malfunction before attempting to rest...

Page 20: ...te gear ratio and use service brake to assist in slowing travel down steep grades Permitting the engine to labor under too great a load for the gear ratio being used lugging the engine will shorten en...

Page 21: ...e corrected before driving the unit Check operation of steering while moving slowly in first gear Be alert for any increase in effort needed to turn wheels and any unusual steering response to normal...

Page 22: ...dle causes air pressure to be applied to brake actuators of all wheels simultaneously Do not fan the brake valve treadle A long series of rapid brake applications can reduce system pressure to a point...

Page 23: ...drive the unit a short distance to remove it from a hazardous position hold parking brake knob in depressed position and use Lo Lo gear range If carrier cannot be moved direct traffic around carrier...

Page 24: ...ges 29 and 30 for detailed instructions on remote control operation Air Drier An air drier is furnished to remove moisture and contaminants from air as it is delivered from com pressor to first air re...

Page 25: ...ture position on carrier depressing left side of pedal turns wheels to left depressing right side of pedal turns wheels to right When not held in a left or right steering position the steering pedal w...

Page 26: ...ft brake when downshifting Transfer Case for 6x6 units only The transfer case is a gearbox located between the transmission and rear tandem axles It functions with the transmission to transmit torque...

Page 27: ...carrier Ioad Select an appropriate gear ratio and use your brakes to assist in slowing the carrier Use Lo Lo or Lo gear ranges for off road conditions and for remote control operation First gear may...

Page 28: ...ropriate for conditions IMPORTANT NOTES The following procedure s make assumptions which you must understand and observe The first part of the procedure applies to all conditions these steps steps 1 t...

Page 29: ...t brake button and then move shift lever to Lo Lo gear position Release countershaft brake button Release clutch pedal evenly while depressing accelerator pedal smoothly Carrier will move forward in L...

Page 30: ...xt lower gear or range to decrease carrier speed or increase carrier power Double clutching is required NOTE The following procedure assumes that carrier is traveling in 8th gear However this procedur...

Page 31: ...e Transmission will shift to Lo Lo range when gears are synchronized Continue to downshift using double clutching method from 4th to 3rd 2nd 1st and Lo gears as appropriate If it is absolutely necessa...

Page 32: ...l Also use lock position for remote control travel The inter axle differential may be locked when traveling BUT NEVER when wheels have lost traction and are SPINNING The inter axle differential is con...

Page 33: ...tion Start upperstructure engine and develop full brake system pressure 125 psi 862 kPa With emergency brake applied perform following procedure to be sure power take off is fully engaged Adjust upper...

Page 34: ...uced during remote travel because front axle lock cylinders auto matically unlock when traveling Driving carrier from upperstructure cab Inspect brakes before driving carrier after digging refer to pa...

Page 35: ...tion boom over rear of carrier centered over PARKING THE GRADALL Never leave machine with boom in air Park on level ground apply parking brake and chock wheels If parking on a slope cannot be avoided...

Page 36: ...to vendor component literature in service manual for additional lubrication and service requirements SYMBOLS Fitting Other Service LUBRICANT SYMBOLS Antifreeze Auto Trans Fluid Grease High Temp Gear O...

Page 37: ...ifferential Fill Level Plug check level refill as req d 40 Walking Beam Pivots 41 Drag Link Ball Joints CG 2 43 Spring Anchor Pins CG 2 45 Clutch Throwout Bearing lubricate sparingly CG 1 CG 2 ATF 1 C...

Page 38: ...or component literature in service manual for additional lubrication and service requirements SYMBOLS Fitting Other Service LUBRICANT SYMBOLS Antifreeze Auto Trans Fluid Grease High Temp Diesel Fuel G...

Page 39: ...aft Splines Transfer Case Fill Level Plug check level refill as req d Rear Differential Fill Level Plugs check level refill as req d Walking Beam Pivots Drag Link Ball Joints Spring Anchor Pins Clutch...

Page 40: ...ded Lubricants Capacities Capacities are approximate check level to be sure Refer to manufacture s literature for this information NOTE Lubricants described in this table are used in standard machines...

Page 41: ...on that automatic slack adjusters are or are not working properly These indications must be observed with brake system fully charged 125 psi and digging brake applied Rockwell Driving Axles and Eaton...

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