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MAGNATRAC MH7000 - User Manual

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Operator / Te c h n i c a l
M a n u a l
C . F. Struck Corporation - Cedarburg, WI 53012
M A G N A T R A C
®
MH7000 & MH4800
Compact Crawlers
MH4800
MH7000
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Summary

Service Bulletin

Welcome and Safety Introduction

A letter to owners offering tips for safe operation and manual review.

Periodic Maintenance

Drive Chain Service

Instructions for checking and maintaining drive chains.

Crawler Guard Maintenance

Procedure for cleaning crawler guards.

General Lubrication Advice

General advice on lubricating moving parts.

Crawler Operation: Slopes and Hills

Crawler Operation: Dynamic Braking

Using track controls for braking on slopes.

Crawler Operation: Braking Systems

Using the parking brake for safety and control.

Crawler Operation: Safety Summary

Key points for safe crawler operation.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Covers what is warranted, not warranted, and general provisions.

Warranty Service Procedures

Steps for securing warranty service and limitations.

Operator Guidance

Safety Information and Symbols

Explains safety symbols, signal words, and instructions.

Maintenance Record Keeping

Importance of keeping records for equipment maintenance.

General Safety Rules

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Essential safety checks before operating the crawler.

Safe Operating Practices

Guidelines for safe operation of the crawler.

Safety: Moving Parts and Hydraulics

Warnings regarding moving parts, hydraulic systems, and quick disconnects.

Safety During Maintenance

Safety measures to take when performing maintenance or service.

Fire Safety and Prevention

Procedures and precautions for preventing fires.

Safety: Noise and Fluid Hazards

Warnings about noise exposure and high-pressure fluid hazards.

ROPS and Seat Belt Safety

Guidance on the proper use of Roll-Over Protective Structure and seat belts.

Engine Starting Safety

Critical safety rule: start the engine only from the operator's seat.

Controls and Instruments

MH4800 Controls and Instruments

Identification and location of controls and instruments on the MH4800.

MH7000 Controls and Instruments

Identification and location of controls and instruments on the MH7000.

Track Control Usage

Detailed instructions on operating the left and right track controls.

Brake, Throttle, and Choke Controls

Operation of brake lock, choke, hand throttle, and foot throttle controls.

Safety Switches and Auxiliary Controls

Function of seat safety switch, ignition switch, and auxiliary hydraulic controls.

Vehicle Gauges and Optional Controls

Explains fan switch, hour meter, temperature gauge, ammeter, and hydraulic circuit control.

Operating Procedures

Daily Pre-Start Inspection

Comprehensive list of checks before starting the crawler daily.

Operator Station Safety and Adjustments

Ensuring the operator's station is safe and adjusted.

Engine Starting and Warm-up

Step-by-step guide for preparing and starting the engine, including warm-up.

Crawler Traveling: Forward Movement

Instructions on how to move the crawler forward.

Crawler Traveling and Parking

Details for moving the crawler in various directions and parking it safely.

Fuels and Lubricants

Fuel Handling and Storage

Proper procedures for filling, storing, and handling fuel.

Lubricant Specifications

Specifications for engine oil, hydraulic oil, and grease.

Lubrication and Periodic Service

Service Interval Overview

General advice on service intervals and lubricant quality.

Daily and 10-Hour Maintenance

Tasks to perform daily or every ten hours of operation.

50-Hour Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance tasks required every fifty hours.

200-Hour Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance tasks required every two hundred hours.

200-Hour Maintenance (Cont.)

Continuation of 200-hour service tasks, including fuel filter and tank.

Detailed Service Procedures

Engine and Starter Service Procedures

Information on engine service manual and starter troubleshooting.

Battery Maintenance and Safety

Battery maintenance, precautions, and cold weather service.

Safety Interlock Switch Systems

Explanation of #441 interlock switches for safety and starting.

Seat Switch Testing Procedure

Procedure to test the #441 seat interlock switch.

Brake Switch Testing Procedure

Procedure to test the #441 brake interlock switch.

Safety Circuit Testing

Testing the integrated safety circuit.

Seat Safety Switch Adjustment

Adjusting seat system for proper safety switch function.

Drive Chain Tensioning

Detailed steps for tensioning drive chains.

Brake System Operation and Adjustment

Operation of parking brake and adjustment of disk brakes.

Disk Brake Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide for adjusting the disk brake system.

Disk Brake Adjustment and Wear

Completing brake adjustment and checking for brake puck wear.

Track System Maintenance Overview

Overview of track system maintenance.

Track Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing crawler tracks.

Track Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for replacing crawler tracks.

Track Tensioning

Steps for adjusting and maintaining track tension.

Track Tensioning Finalization

Finalizing track tension and alignment checks.

Sprocket and Idler Lubrication

Lubricating track sprockets and idlers.

Track Idler Maintenance

Maintenance considerations for track idlers.

Track Shoe Installation

Information on adding track shoes for improved traction.

Belt Tensioning and Replacement

Procedure for belt maintenance on the attachment pump.

Belt Tensioning and Replacement (Cont.)

Completing belt maintenance and reassembly.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting: Engine Start Problems

Troubleshooting for engine not cranking or not starting.

Troubleshooting: Operational Issues

Diagnosing erratic drive, attachment issues, or low power.

Troubleshooting: Track System Problems

Addressing loose tracks and popping sounds.

Troubleshooting: Track Drive Issues

Troubleshooting intermittent track response and steering alignment.

Safety and Work Procedures

Crawler Operation Introduction

Overview of crawler characteristics and work procedures.

Tracked Vehicle Operation Basics

Differences in operating tracked vs. wheeled vehicles.

Tracked Vehicle Stability and Safety

Critical safety warnings regarding stability and tipover hazards.

Slope Operation Safety

Hazards and techniques for operating on slopes, including uphill.

Slope Hazards: Sudden Stops and Dropoffs

Risks of tipping from sudden stops and dropoffs on slopes.

Slope Hazards: Obstacle Crossing

Dangers of tipping when crossing obstacles on slopes.

Sidehill Operation Safety Precautions

Safety precautions for operating on side slopes.

General Crawler Operation Safety

Essential safety rules for operating the vehicle.

Loader Operation

Loader Operation: Filling the Bucket

Techniques for efficiently filling the loader bucket.

Loader Operation: Lifting and Carrying Loads

Procedures for lifting and carrying loads safely.

Loader Techniques: Peeling and Scraping

Methods for peeling and scraping material with the loader.

Loader Operation: Float Control and Dumping

Using float control and dumping the bucket.

Loader Operation: Load Carrying and Backfilling

Safely carrying loads and performing backfilling.

Loader Operation: Stockpile and Bank Loading

Techniques for loading from stockpiles and banks.

Loader Operation: Pile Management

Breaking down and spreading large piles.

Bulldozing Operations

Bulldozing: Excavation Techniques

Methods for excavating using a dozer blade.

Bulldozing: Ditching Techniques

Procedures for digging ditches with a dozer.

Bulldozing: Side Hill Cutting

Safe and efficient methods for side hill dozing.

Bulldozing: Earth Moving and Backfilling

Techniques for moving earth and backfilling ditches.

Bulldozing: Finish Dozing on Slopes

Methods for finishing dozing operations on slopes.

Bulldozing: Property Improvements

Using dozers for various property improvement tasks.

Bulldozing: Safety and Success Tips

Key tips for safe and effective dozing.

Backhoe Operation

Backhoe Operation: Terminology and Stability

Identifies backhoe parts and stresses the importance of stability.

Backhoe Operation: Filling the Bucket

Techniques for efficiently filling the backhoe bucket.

Backhoe Operation: Dumping and Movement

Procedures for dumping the bucket and moving the tractor sideways.

Backhoe Operation: Basic Trenching

Fundamental backhoe trenching operations.

Backhoe Operation: Trenching Near Structures

Specific techniques for trenching near buildings or excavations.

Backhoe Operation: Side Slope Trenching

Methods for trenching on side slopes.

Backhoe Operation: Advanced Trenching

Techniques for bellholes, basements, and digging under curbs.

Backhoe Operation: Grave Digging

Positioning and techniques for grave digging.

Backhoe Operation: Pipeline Leak Repair

Using the backhoe for pipeline leak repair.

Backhoe Operation: Backfilling

Procedures for backfilling using the backhoe.

Miscellaneous Operations

Miscellaneous: Snow Plowing

Efficient methods for clearing snow.

Miscellaneous: Tree Removal

Methods for removing trees and brush.

Miscellaneous: Tree Removal and Transplanting

Techniques for removing larger trees and transplanting them.

Miscellaneous: Logging Operations

Procedures for pulling timber or poles.

Miscellaneous: Moving Rocks and Stumps

Strategies for moving large rocks and removing stumps.

MAGNATRAC MH7000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TransmissionHydrostatic
Engine3-cylinder diesel
Fuel TypeDiesel
DriveTrack
Engine TypeDiesel