CONTENTS
W11/W12/W13 | Operation manual
FOREWORD ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1. BASIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 5
2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Organizational measures...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Personnel selection and qualifications/fundamental duties................................................................ 7
2.3 Safety instructions for certain phases of operation ............................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Safety instructions for standard mode ................................................................................................ 7
2.3.2 Safety instructions for service mode ................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Safety instructions for special hazard types......................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Transporting general cargo .................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Electrical energy ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4.3 Gas, dust, vapors, smoke ...................................................................................................................10
2.4.4 Hydraulics, pneumatic system ........................................................................................................... 10
2.4.5 Noise .................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4.6 Oils, greases and other chemical substances .................................................................................... 11
2.5 Transporting and towing/recommissioning ....................................................................................... 11
2.6 Final decommissioning/dismantling................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Safety decals used .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.8 Safety equipment ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.1 Fire extinguishers ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.2 Rotating warning beacon ................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.3 Lowering brake valves on lifting and tipping ram .............................................................................. 13
2.8.4 Reversing warning signal ................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.5 Battery isolator switch ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.8.6 Safety belt .......................................................................................................................................... 14
3. OPERATION AND HANDLING .................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Before commissioning........................................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1 Fueling ...............................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2 Entering .............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.3 Adjusting the driver's seat ................................................................................................................. 17
3.1.4 Steering column adjustment (optional extra) .................................................................................... 17
3.1.5 Safety belt .......................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Lighting system .................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.2 Work spotlight (optional extra) ......................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 Before starting the engine ................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.4 Starting the engine ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.3 Driving ................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.1 Preparing to drive on public highways ..............................................................................................21
3.3.2 Driving ................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.3 Direction switch .................................................................................................................................22
3.3.4 Differential lock ................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.5 Moving away with the wheel loader .................................................................................................23
3.3.6 Braking and stopping ......................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.7 Changing the direction of travel ........................................................................................................24
3.3.8 Stopping and parking ......................................................................................................................... 24
3.4 Work mode......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4.1 Before starting work .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.4.2 Folding roll bar (optional extra) .........................................................................................................25
3.4.3 Joystick for lifting frame ....................................................................................................................26
3.4.4 Joystick for ancillary hydraulics ......................................................................................................... 26