This document describes the Canycom BP31 Off-road Rubber Track Carrier, an off-road rubber track carrier designed for hauling and dumping materials. It emphasizes safety precautions, operational procedures, and maintenance schedules to ensure safe and efficient use.
Function Description
The Canycom BP31 is an off-road rubber track carrier primarily intended for carrying grains, produce, dirt, and similar materials. Its main functions include hauling and dumping, facilitated by a loading deck that can be raised and lowered. The machine is designed for operation on various terrains, including slopes, with specific precautions for stability and load distribution.
Important Technical Specifications
The BP31 model features a slide frame loading deck.
- Machine Mass: 130 kg
- Maximum Payload: 2.94 kN (300 kg)
- Overall Length: 1620 mm
- Overall Width: 600 mm
- Overall Height: 970 mm
- Track Contact Length: 850 mm
- Track Gauge: 410 mm
- Ground Clearance: 40 mm
- Loading Deck Height: 295 mm
- Loading Deck Inside Dimensions (Length x Width x Height): 850 mm x 520 mm x 210 mm
- Dumping System: Manual
- Dumping Angle: 60 degrees
- Engine Model: Mitsubishi GT400
- Engine Type: Air-cooled, 4-cycle, OHV single cylinder gasoline
- Cylinder (Bore x Stroke): 62x42 mm
- Displacement: 126 cm³ (126)
- Rated Output: 2.5 kW (3.4)/3200 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 7.56 N-m (0.76)/2800 rpm
- Starter System: Recoil
- Fuel: Automotive Unleaded Gasoline
- Fuel Consumption: 313 g/kW·h
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.5 L
- Oil Capacity: 0.6 L
- Ignition System: Electronic
- Spark Plug: NGK BR6HS
- Speed (Forward): 1st (0.5 km/h), 2nd (0.8 km/h), 3rd (1.3 km/h), 4th (1.8 km/h), 5th (3.0 km/h), 6th (4.9 km/h)
- Speed (Reverse): 1st (0.6 km/h), 2nd (2.3 km/h)
- Minimum Turning Radius: 1.15 m
- Gradeability: 25 degrees (unloaded)
- Clutch: Belt Tension
- Main Transmission: Gear Slide
- Auxiliary Transmission: Gear Slide
- Steering Mechanism: Dog Clutch
- Brake: Internally Expanding
- Transmission Oil Capacity: 1.5 L
- Noise Level: 101 dB (A) at 3000 rpm (Mitsubishi GT400 engine)
- Vibration: 15 m/s² at 3000 rpm (Handle lever)
Usage Features
The operator's manual provides detailed instructions for safe and effective use. Key usage features and operational guidelines include:
Safety Precautions:
- Training: Operators must be familiar with the machine's functions and safety labels. It is essential to understand controls, safety labels, and proper use. Only trained personnel should operate the machine.
- Preparation: Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses, and ear protection. Proper clothing minimizes the chance of injury. Perform daily pre-startup inspections and check/fill fuel. Never handle oil, grease, service engine, or recharge battery near fire or spark.
- Operation:
- Avoid carrying objects that may damage the machine or carrying liquid concrete.
- Maintain stability; be aware of factors affecting stability like speed, rate of steering, terrain, and load.
- General Driving: Do not operate the engine in a confined space due to carbon monoxide fumes. Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe when hot. Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not operate when tired, ill, or unfit.
- Before starting, scan surroundings and ensure a safe distance from others.
- Operate on comfortable terrain; avoid rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
- Always check for obstacles and be alert when traveling on changing terrain.
- Always hold handle grips with both hands.
- Drive at a safe speed, taking into account surface gradient, surface conditions, and load.
- Avoid sudden maneuvers, stops, or turns.
- On slippery surfaces, reduce speed and exercise caution.
- Always maintain clear visibility; if visibility is poor, use an observer.
- Driving on a Slope: Driving on a slope can be dangerous. Always follow proper procedures.
- When carrying no load, do not use the machine on slopes steeper than 25 degrees. When carrying a load, observe the load limit according to the inclination (see Loading and Driving with the Load, page 6). Do not dump on a slope.
- Driving on a slope in the wrong manner can cause loss of control or a vehicle tip over. Check terrain carefully before attempting to drive on a slope.
- Never drive on a slope that you are not comfortable with.
- When driving down a slope, stop and shift to one of the first three gears (auxiliary transmission in Low). Use engine speed to help keep machine speed low.
- When driving up a slope, proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle position.
- Never move the throttle lever or operate the side clutch suddenly.
- Drive straight up or down a slope. Avoid turning on a slope.
- If the engine stalls or loses traction during a climb, it cannot make it to the top of the slope; do not try to turn around. Carefully back down slowly, straight down the slope.
- When going over the top of a slope, go slow; an obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the crest.
- Without a load, drive machine backwards up a slope (operator's handle toward the top) when climbing, and drive it forward when going down a slope.
- With a load, drive machine forward up a slope (operator's handle away from the top) when climbing, and drive it backwards when going down a slope. Be especially cautious when operating on a slope with a load.
- Loading and Driving with a Load: The maximum payload for this machine is 300kg. Do not exceed this maximum payload under any circumstance.
- Do not operate on a slope steeper than 20 degrees when carrying a load. Do not carry more than 150kg when operating on a slope between 15 and 20 degrees.
- Place a load in the loading deck so that the weight is evenly distributed. When carrying a load, strap it to the loading deck to prevent it from shifting. Ensure the load does not obstruct the operator's field of view.
- When carrying a load, drive at a reduced speed. Allow greater distance for braking.
- Parking: Before crossing a bridge or an overpass, make certain that the total combined weight of the machine, load, and operator is within the stated weight limit of the bridge or overpass. Then, proceed carefully and at a constant speed.
- Park machine on a flat, level, and stable surface. Do not park in a dangerous place. Never park on a slope steeper than 15 degrees. Avoid parking on a slope less than 15 degrees if it is unavoidable, block tracks at the lower end of the machine.
- Without a load, park machine with operator's handle uphill.
- With a load, park machine with operator's handle downhill.
- Do not park sideways on a slope.
- Observe all previous precautions for general driving, driving on a slope, loading, and driving with a load.
- Whenever you park the machine, disengage the clutch and stop the engine.
- Gasoline is highly flammable and can be explosive. When parking machine indoors, make certain that the building is well ventilated and that the machine is not close to any source of flame or spark, including appliances with pilot lights.
- Controls and Components:
- Throttle Lever: Used to control engine speed.
- Drive Clutch Lever: Used to engage or disengage the drive clutch.
- Side Clutch Lever: Used to steer the machine by engaging the side clutch.
- Main Switch: Used to start or stop the engine.
- Choke Lever: Used to help start the engine by closing the choke valve.
- Starter Handle: Used to start the engine.
- Shift Lever: Used to shift gears.
- Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever: Used to select fast or slow driving mode.
- Loading Deck Fixing Rod: Used to fix the loading deck. Remove this rod when dumping the loading deck. Use this rod as a safety prop when working under the loading deck.
- Starting Procedure:
- Ensure the drive clutch lever is in [Stop] position.
- Ensure the shift lever is in [N (neutral)] position.
- Open the fuel cock.
- Move the choke lever to [Close] position (not necessary if the engine is already warm).
- Move the throttle lever a little toward [Fast] position.
- Turn the main switch to [ON] position.
- Pull the starter handle rapidly to start the engine. When the engine starts, return the handle gently.
- Once the engine starts, return the throttle lever to [Slow] position.
- Move the choke lever back to the original ([Open]) position.
- Run the engine for about 1 to 2 minutes without load to warm up.
- Driving Procedure:
- Make certain of the safety of your surroundings.
- Make certain that the drive clutch lever is in [Stop] position.
- Move the Shift lever and Auxiliary (aux.) shift lever into a desired position. Refer to "Product Specifications" (Page 11) for speed in each gear. When it is difficult to shift gears, move the drive clutch lever toward [Run] position slightly and try again. It may help shifting smoothly.
- Move the throttle lever to [Fast] position to raise engine speed.
- Move the drive clutch lever to [Run] position to start.
- Grasp the left side clutch lever to turn left.
- Grasp the right side clutch lever to turn right.
- Stopping Procedure:
- Move the throttle lever toward [Slow] position to slow down.
- Move the drive clutch lever to [Stop] position to stop.
- Shifting Procedure:
- Always stop the machine to shift gears.
- Always shift gears firmly. When transmission is not firmly shifted, it may jump out of gear, resulting in loss of control of the machine.
- Stop the machine.
- Move the shift lever or auxiliary (aux.) shift lever firmly into a desired position.
- Parking Procedure:
- Stop the machine.
- Move the throttle lever toward [Slow] position to decrease engine speed.
- Move the shift lever to [N (neutral)].
- Turn the main switch to [OFF] position to stop the engine.
- Close the fuel cock.
- Using Loading Deck Fixing Rod:
- Pull the loading deck fixing rod and lift the loading deck.
- Insert the short side of the loading deck fixing rod to the hole on the fixing plate and insert the other side to the hole on the loading deck to use as a safety prop.
- Using Slide Frame:
- Loosen knob bolt to unlock.
- Move the slide frame to a desired position.
- Tighten the knob bolt to lock the slide frame.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the BP31. The manual provides a detailed maintenance schedule and instructions for various components.
Maintenance Schedule:
- Daily Inspection: Engine oil (clean and correct level), air cleaner element (clean and free of damage), leaks (no fuel or oil leaks), bolts/nuts/fasteners (not loose or missing), sound/vibration (no abnormal noise or excessive vibration), overall (clean, without missing pieces).
- Engine:
- Clean and check fasteners: Every 8 hours (daily) or more frequently in dusty places.
- Check and fill oil: Every 8 hours (daily) or more frequently in dusty places.
- Change oil: First time: 20 hours. Every 100 hours afterwards.
- Clean air cleaner element: Every 8 hours (daily) or more frequently in dusty places.
- Clean spark plugs: Every 100 hours.
- Clean fuel strainer: Every 200 hours.
- Replace air cleaner element: Every 200 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Check and adjust spark plug gap: Every 200 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Check and adjust tappets: Every 300 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Remove carbon deposit from cylinder head: Every 500 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Clean carbon: Every 500 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Perform valve lapping: Every 500 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Replace fuel hose: Every two years.
- Overhaul: 1000 hours (contact Canycom representative).
- Chassis:
- Track: Properly tensioned (adjusting page 34), free of deformation or corrosion.
- Transmission: No jump out of gear, irregular noise or overheating.
- Drive Belt: Free of damage, excessive wear, dirt, oil, or grease. Properly adjusted (adjusting page 36).
- Clutch: No noise, disengage completely when operated at idle. Does not slip and engages smoothly. Brake works properly (adjusting page 37).
- Brake: Parking brake holds machine on a 25-degree slope. Side clutch works positively without making irregular noise. Lever play and stroke properly adjusted (adjusting page 38). Wire free of damage, excessive play at joints, or rust on pins.
- Wheels/Sprockets/Idlers: No excessive play in axle, irregular noise or overheating. Mounting bolt or nut not loose or missing. No oil leak in or around axle.
- Linkage: Rods, links, and wires free of deformation or damage. Connections free of looseness, excessive play, or missing cotter pins.
- Chassis Frame: Free of cracks, deformation, or corrosion. Fastening bolts or nuts not loose or missing.
- Body Panels: Free of cracks or deformation. Fastening bolts or nuts not loose or missing.
- Loading Deck: Raises and lowers smoothly. Frames slide smoothly and can be locked in place securely. Free of cracks, deformation, or corrosion. Fastening bolts or nuts not loose or missing.
- Loading Deck Fixing Rod: Free of any deformation.
- Labels: Warning labels and instruction plates clean, legible, and free of damage.
- List of Fluids and Lubricants:
- Fuel: Automotive unleaded gasoline (2.5L capacity).
- Engine Oil: Automotive gasoline engine oil, API rating: SE or better, SAE rating: 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0.6L capacity).
- Transmission Oil: Gear Oil, API rating: GL-4 or 5, SAE rating: 80 (1.5L capacity).
- Greasing Point (Chassis Grease): Every 6 months.
- Lubrication Point (Gear Oil): Every 6 months.
- List of Consumables and Spares:
- Engine: Air Cleaner Element (LA400074AA), Spark Plug (LE41009AA), Fuel Filter Seal (LK13018AB001).
- Drive Train: V-Belt (SA30) (08511300030), Track (351520330000), Brake Lining (73069901000).
- Removing and Installing Body Panels (Fender):
- Remove two screws that secure the fender.
- Slide the fender forward, remove the pin on the frame, and lift up the fender to remove.
- To install, put the fender back in its place. Align the hole on the fender with the pin on the chassis and move the fender so that the pin mates with the hole.
- Install two screws.
- Engine Oil Maintenance:
- Inspecting: Park on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap, follow instructions in "Operator's Manual for the Engine" to check oil, and install the filler cap.
- Filling: Park on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap, follow instructions in "Operator's Manual for the Engine" to fill oil, check oil level, and install the filler cap.
- Changing: Have an appropriate oil drain pan, remove the loading deck fixing rod and lift the loading deck (using the rod as a safety prop), insert the trough firmly through the square hole on the frame, remove the oil drain plug and drain oil, put the drain plug back and tighten securely, fill oil, remove the trough, remove the loading deck fixing rod and lower the loading deck, and fix the loading deck with the loading deck fixing rod.
- Air Cleaner Maintenance: Clean the air cleaner element regularly. Replace if damaged.
- Spark Plug Maintenance: When removing the spark plug cap, pull the plug cap, not the cable. Replace the spark plug if damaged.
- Fuel Filter Maintenance: Keep fire and spark away when servicing. Wipe up spills immediately. Dispose of waste fuel properly.
- Drive Train (Track) Maintenance: Stop the engine when servicing. Allow the machine to cool off. Jack up the machine securely when inspecting and adjusting the track. Unload the machine before jacking up. Adjust track tension properly.
- Transmission Oil Maintenance: Dispose of drained oil and fluids properly. Park on level ground, have a drain pan, remove the drain plug, drain oil, and install the drain plug.
- Drive Belt Maintenance: Adjust belt tension properly. Inspect for damages.
- Parking Brake Maintenance: Keep the brake adjusted for maximum performance. Inspect and adjust the amount of stretch on the brake spring.
- Side Clutch Maintenance: Lift the loading deck and support it with the loading deck fixing rod. Adjust the side clutch with the adjust nut so that the play on the side clutch lever is between 1 and 5 mm. Undo the loading deck fixing rod and lower the loading deck.
- After Use Care: Do not wash the engine or control panel with running water. Clean the machine before storage. Do not store in a humid, dusty, or hot place.
- Storage: Follow parking instructions. Clean dirt off the machine. Prepare the engine for storage according to the "Operator's Manual for the Engine." Cover the machine with a protective, waterproof covering after it cools off.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common malfunctions, their possible causes, and corrective measures, covering issues related to engine starting, performance, noise, exhaust, and drive train.
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