mecalac TA3SH - Page 4

Table of Contents - 2 TA3H, TA3SH & TA3.5SH
Table of Contents
4.5 Chassis .......................................................................................4.4
4.6 Hydraulic System ........................................................................4.5
4.7 Transmission System ..................................................................4.8
4.8 Battery Isolator ............................................................................4.9
4.9 Circuit Breakers & Audible Warning ..........................................4.10
4.10 Hour Meter ................................................................................4.11
4.11 Control Panel and Switch Functions .........................................4.12
4.12 Start Interlock ............................................................................4.15
4.13 Start/Stop Switch ......................................................................4.16
4.14 Direction Indicator Switch - When Fitted ...................................4.16
4.15 Machine Lighting .......................................................................4.17
4.16 Orange Flashing Beacon ..........................................................4.17
4.17 Parking Brake ...........................................................................4.19
4.18 Skip Control Lever ....................................................................4.20
4.18 Seat Belt ....................................................................................4.21
4.19 Tow Hitch ..................................................................................4.22
5 Transportation
5.1 Loading on to a Trailer or Lorry Using Ramps ............................5.1
5.2 Loading or Unloading using a Crane ..........................................5.1
5.3 Articulation Lock ..........................................................................5.2
5.4 Tie Down Points ..........................................................................5.3
5.5 Tie Down .....................................................................................5.4
6 Initial Setup & Adjustments
6.1 Delivery Checks ..........................................................................6.1
6.2 Setup ...........................................................................................6.1
6.3 Start Up and Adjustments ...........................................................6.2
7 Standard Operating Procedures
7.1 Pre Start Checks .........................................................................7.1
7.2 To Set the ROPS in the Work Position. ......................................7.1
7.3 To Lower the ROP’s for Transport ..............................................7.2
7.4 Seat .............................................................................................7.2
7.5 To Start the Engine .....................................................................7.5
7.6 To Stop the Engine .....................................................................7.6
7.7 To Move the Machine .................................................................7.6
7.8 Loading the Skip .........................................................................7.6
7.9 Skip Operation ............................................................................7.7
7.10 Parking the Machine After Use ...................................................7.9
8 Emergency Operating Procedures
8.1 Running Out of Fuel on a Slope ..................................................8.1
8.2 To Support or Lower the Skip with the Engine “Dead”.................8.1
8.2 “Jump Starting” the Machine .......................................................8.1
8.3 Towing the Machine ....................................................................8.2
9 Maintenance & Lubrication
9.1 General Information ....................................................................9.1
9.2 Maintenance Notes .....................................................................9.1
9.3 Cleaning The Machine ................................................................9.1
9.4 Battery Disposal ..........................................................................9.2
9.5 Hydraulic Oil Under Pressure .....................................................9.2