MANUAL SPIERINGS TRUCK AT5
AT5-UK-030626 01-12-09
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Table of contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... I
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................ II
1. General data AT5 ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Operation .................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Get to know the truck ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. Truck cab ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3. Control Panel ................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4. Driving the Spierings crane .......................................................................................... 2-16
2.4.1. Starting .......................................................................................................... 2-16
2.4.2. Driving off ....................................................................................................... 2-17
2.4.3. Change gear .................................................................................................. 2-17
2.4.4. Stopping ......................................................................................................... 2-18
2.4.5. Turning off the engine .................................................................................... 2-18
2.5. Driving off the road ....................................................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1. Off the road gear shift High/Low transfer case ............................................... 2-18
2.5.2. Longitudinal differential lock ........................................................................... 2-19
2.5.3. Transverse differential lock ............................................................................ 2-19
2.5.4. Hydraulic driven axle 1................................................................................... 2-19
2.6. Braking system ............................................................................................................ 2-20
2.6.1. Operating brake ............................................................................................. 2-20
2.6.2. Parking brake ................................................................................................. 2-20
2.6.3. Vacuum brake/engine stop ............................................................................ 2-20
2.6.4. Slowing down using the retarder (optional) .................................................... 2-20
2.7. Parking ......................................................................................................................... 2-21
2.8. Driving with a trailer ..................................................................................................... 2-21
2.9. Towing the crane ......................................................................................................... 2-22
2.9.1. Tow free ......................................................................................................... 2-22
2.9.2. Towing ........................................................................................................... 2-22
2.10. Independent rear axle steering .................................................................................... 2-23
2.11. Driving with erected tower ............................................................................................ 2-24
2.12. Axle height adjustment ................................................................................................. 2-25
3. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1. General .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. Safety ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1. Engine.............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.2. Moving components ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.3. Oils and coolant ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.4. Welding ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.5. Environment ..................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.6. Cleaning of components .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3. Maintenance plan truck AT5 .......................................................................................... 3-3
4. Periodic checks ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Daily checks ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1. Check engine oil level ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2. Check coolant level .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3. Tyres and rims ................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.4. Lighting and controls ........................................................................................ 4-2