Thomas 85 - User Manual

85
Skid Steer Loader
PUBLICATION NO. 47994
December, 2001
Owner’s
and
Operator’s
Manual

Summary

FOREWORD

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THE LOADER

Safety precautions related to the loader itself.

OPERATING THE LOADER

Safety measures to follow while operating the loader.

Start Safely

Specific safety guidelines for starting the loader.

Park Safely

Procedures for safely parking the loader.

CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description of dashboard indicators and gauges.

SEAT AND SEAT BELT

Information on seat adjustment and seat belt usage.

SEAT BAR

Details on the seat bar's function and safety interlock.

PARKING BRAKE

Explanation of parking brake engagement and release.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Operation of the engine throttle control.

STEERING CONTROLS

Using steering levers for direction and speed.

HAND CONTROLS

Operation of optional hand controls.

AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS

Controls for auxiliary hydraulic functions.

FOOT PEDALS

Functions of foot pedals for hydraulics.

QUICK - TACH

Operation of the quick-tach system.

BOOM SUPPORT

Using boom support pins for safety.

OPERATION

Starting Instructions

Procedures for safely starting the loader.

Operating Procedure

General guidelines for operating the loader.

Filling From a Pile

Technique for loading material from a pile.

Digging With a Bucket

Method for digging and loading material.

Leveling and Backfilling

Spreading material and leveling ground.

Auxiliary Hydraulics

Operation of attachments using auxiliary hydraulics.

Lifting

Procedures for lifting the loader.

Towing

Instructions for towing or winching the loader.

Securing

Methods for securing the loader for transport.

Battery Maintenance and Boosting

Procedures for battery care and jump-starting.

Lowering Lift Arms (ENGINE OFF)

Manual procedure to lower lift arms.

MAINTENANCE

Preventative Maintenance Service Schedule

Schedule of recommended maintenance tasks by hours.

Service Access

Locations for accessing components for service.

Daily Service Checks

Routine checks of fluids, tires, safety equipment, and decals.

50 Hour Service Check

Specific maintenance tasks for the 50-hour service interval.

Final Drive Maintenance

Maintenance procedures for the final drive.

Hydraulic;Hydrostatic System Maintenance

Maintenance of hydraulic and hydrostatic systems.

Engine Maintenance

Procedures for servicing the engine.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Steps for cleaning or replacing the air cleaner.

Electrical System

Information on the electrical system.

Tire Maintenance

Procedures for tire inflation, service, and rotation.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for electrical and hydrostatic systems.

Hydraulic System

Troubleshooting hydraulic system issues.

Final Drive Transmission

Troubleshooting final drive problems.

Special Tools

List of special tools required for maintenance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Loader Specifications

Technical details and dimensions of the loader.

Torque Specifications

Recommended torque values for fasteners.

Sound Power Level Specification

Noise level specifications for the loader.

Decals

Identification and location of safety and operational decals.

ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS

Thomas Approved Buckets

List of approved bucket types and their capacities.

Thomas Approved Forks and Grapples

Approved fork and grapple attachments.

Thomas Approved Attachments

List of other approved attachments for the loader.

Thomas 85 Specifications

General

Brand	Thomas
Model	85
Category	Compact Loader
Language	English