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1. Dash Panel P Battery Voltage Warning Light There are many switches and instru Q Hydraulic Oil Temp Warning Light ments involved in the operation of PT R Engine Temp Warning Light machines Learn the location and func o tion of these items prior to operation If the battery voltage warning light P illuminates drive the machine to a suit able location and shut the engine off Diagnose the problem and make needed Switch Panels D Lights front and rear E Heater Fan optional repairs before continuing to operate CAUTION F Front wiper optional G Beacon optional The glow plug operation light N will illu Should the engine temperature oil K Ignition glow plug pre heat minate only when the key switch is pressure or hydraulic oil temperature L Auxiliary Hydraulics turned to engine pre heat showing nor warning lights illuminate during normal Instruments mal operation operation shut the machine down H Fuel Level Gauge immediately Diagnose the problem Warning Indicators 4 in one and make needed repairs before con J Hour Meter tinuing to operate M not used N Glow Plug Operation Light O Oil Pressure Warning Light MACHINE OPERATION Pre Start Checklist Before operating the machine perform a pre operation safety check Inspect the machine for any items that may affect safe operation Check2. Lower lift arms Turn the engine off 15 MACHINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil The normal oil change interval is every 500 service hours or one year which ever comes first Engines which are operated under harsh conditions should have the oil changed every 250 service hours or every 6 months which ever comes first Harsh conditions include operation in high temperatures continu ous high load applications and abnor mally dusty dirty conditions 16 Engine Oil Specifications Due to the significant variations in the quality and in the performance of com mercially available oils ASV makes the following recommendations e ASV 10W 30 Heavy Duty Engine Oil or If ASV products are not available for some reason you may use a quality engine oil substitution meeting the fol lowing minimum specification e API CH 4 multigrade oil To change engine oil 1 2 3 Remove engine oil filter make sure Run engine for a few minutes to warm the engine oil Remove the drain plug item 1 photo A from the oil pan Drain oil into suitable container gasket is also removed Apply fresh oil to the new filter gasket surface and install new filter Tighten filter to specifications on filter label or box Refill engine to capacity with oil as specified Hydraulic Fluid and Filter The hydraulic fluid should be changed every 500 service hours and the hydraulic filter should be changed every 25
3. Rubber Track Loader Operation and Maintenance Manual PT 30 CONTENTS UAE ES E EA E E TEETE EESE EEEE TTE EET ne 2 INCOGUCHO Rsa irrita 3 Machine Specifications scorie riesi 4 Machine Labels and Decals Li 5 Fire Prevento serata tolo rosaria iis 6 Operating Capacity era gaia direi a annetto 7 Machine Controls cc cece eee cece e eee e eee e eee ee essen eeeeeeeeees 8 Switches Instrumentation 4c40000c00e esses sie cteeensoine dass se euessensndasn ded 9 Machine Operatioh fs orker en ae cneeueons en eadu i EEEE isir NAR ELERS 10 Machine Maintenance pine tn 16 Recommended Fluids Lr 25 SEICE LOG sarurore rientranti 26 WARNING Read and understand this manual prior to operating inspecting or attempting to maintain the Rubber Track Loader Performing any of these tasks incorrectly can lead to machine damage personal injury or even death LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty herein set forth applies solely to the ASV Rubber Track Loaders manufactured by ASV Inc and is in lieu of all other war ranties expressed or implied No person agent or dealer is authorized or empowered to give any other warranty or to assume other liability on behalf of ASV Inc Warranty of ASV Rubber Track Loaders is extended to the original purchaser however the balance of the unused warranty may be transferred to a second party ASV Inc warrants only the products it manufactures or sells and does
4. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in machine damage injury or even death Fastening Attachments With both levers on the quick attach interface in the up position drive towards the attachment with the quick attach tipped forward photo E Hook the top edges of the quick attach under the upper lip of the attachment interface Raise the lift arms up slightly and then curl the quick attach until it is fully mated with the attachment Turn the engine off and exit the machine Secure the attach ment by pushing the levers downward photo F MACHINE OPERATION To confirm engagement 1 Raise the lift arms slightly 2 Tilt the attachment downward 3 Visually verify that the locking pins can be seen through the bottom of the mating interface 13 MACHINE OPERATION Auxiliary Hydraulics The PT 30 models come equipped with an auxXiliary hydraulic system designed to run hydraulic attachments To operate connect the attachment to the two quick couplers photo A To release any pressure in the system press the button labeled 1 in photo A The auxiliary hydraulics can be engaged intermittently or continuously depending on the requirements of the attachment being utilized 14 To engage the hydraulic flow intermit tently activate the toggle type switch on the top of the right joystick photo B Intermittent function is ideal for attach ments such as grapple buckets and dozer
5. Machine length with bucket 112 in 2844 mm Machine width 46 5 in 1181 mm Track Specifications Track width 11 in 280 mm Length of track on ground 55 in 1397 mm Machine Weight Weight without bucket shipping 2 935 1b 1331 kg Ground pressure 2 5 psi 17 kPa Ground contact area 1 183 in 76 m Specifications are subject to change without notice SAE J818 standards define operating capacities of rubber tired skid steers 50 tipping load and tracked loaders 35 tipping load There are no standards defining the operat ing capacity of machines equipped with a suspended undercarriage or machines with rub ber tracks Operating Specifications Operating capacities 35 tip load 50 tip load 560 1b 254 kg 800 1b 363 kg Travel speed max 6 mph 9 7 kph Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Flow max 10 gpm 37 85 Lpm Pressure 3 000 psi 20 684 kPa Service Refill Capacities Fuel tank 10 gal 37 85 L Hydraulic tank 8 gal 30 L Engine coolant 1 5 gal 5 68 L Engine oil including filter 1 6 gal 6 06 L When replacing or replenishing these lubricants fluids it is recommended that you spec ify genuine ASV products from your ASV Dealer MACHINE LABELS AND DECALS diller Operating Guidelines Warm engine prior to operating the machine Carry loads low Load unload and turn on level ground On inclines travel with the heaviest
6. The PT 30 has two hydraulic pilot joy stick controls These two joysticks are used to control machine speed direc tion lift arms and bucket or attachment Joystick A is used to control the lift arms the bucket and float function To engage the float position move the joystick all the way forward with a quick motion the joystick will then be held in detent To disengage quickly pull back Joystick B controls direction and speed of the machine Control Options PT 30 machines are available with a Case type control configuration This control option uses similar joysticks but with a different control pattern to direct machine function On these machines joystick A controls the right track as well as bucket curl and dump functions Joystick B controls the left track lift arm up down functions and float position The float position with this configuration does not have a detent position and must be manually held in place to acti vate float function 8 Throttle The throttle C controls engine rpm When performing delicate work that requires precise movements use a lower engine rom When more speed horsepower or flow is required use a higher engine rpm e To Increase RPM move the lever C toward the front of the machine To decrease RPM move the lever C toward the rear of the machine SWITCHES INSTRUMENTATION
7. damage RECOMMENDED FLUIDS amp LUBRICANTS Fluids and Lubricants When replacing or replenishing the fluids and lubricants in your PT 30 Rubber Track Loader you can specify ASV fluids and lubricants This ensures that new fluids and lubricants match those origi nally installed when your machine left the ASV factory ASV fluids and lubri cants were developed for tested and approved by ASV to assure optimum life and performance in all ASV Rubber Track Equipment when used as recom mended The ASV fluid and lubricant product line includes Heavy Duty Engine Oil 10W30 Premium All Season MV Hydraulic Oil e Multi Purpose EP Lithium Grease Long Life 50 50 Antifreeze Coolant e Undercarriage Wheel Bearing Lubricant ASV fluids and lubricants are available through your ASV Dealer If for some reason ASV products are not available to you use an approved equivalent as specified elsewhere in this manual 25 SERVICE LOG Hours Service Performed 26 Hours Service Performed SERVICE LOG 27 ASV Inc 840 Lily Lane P O Box 5160 Grand Rapids MN 55744 ASV Parts amp Service Phone 800 346 4367 Fax 218 327 2297 Internet www asvi com ASVPT30 OM 9 07 Copyright 2007 ASV Inc
8. end of the machine facing uphill Passengers are not permitted in or on the machine at any time Never use an attachment as a work platform Failure to comply with these instructions may result in machine damage injury or death DANGER DANGER Product ID Number The machine PIN is located on the left side of the firewall next to the seat shown above Always provide the PIN pS po iii when contacting the dealer about parts KEEP OUT OF THIS AREA LOADER LIFT ARM MUST BE RESTING ON LOADER STOPS WHEN WORKING UNDER RAISED LIFT ARM i i NEVER WORK WITH YOUR ARMS FEET service warranty or accessories OR LEGS BEYOND OPERATOR STATION 0370 169 Warranty claims will not be processed unless the PIN number is provided FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 010 179 FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FIRE PREVENTION WARNING MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING g MAINTAIN 3 POINT CONTACT EE 2 FEET AND 1 HAND OR 1 FOOT AND 2 HANDS WITH STEPS AND HAND HOLDS WHEN LEAVING LOADER PA 1 PARK MACHINE ON LEVEL GROUND 2 LOWER WORK TOOL TO GROUND _ 3 STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY 4 REMOVE SEAT BELT ON Gl PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY 0310 1237 FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARMINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH WARNING LOADER LIFT ARM BRACE
9. such as the PT 30 With this in mind it is the responsi bility of each operator to read and fully understand this manual before attempt ing to operate the machine Machine damage bodily injury or even death INTRODUCTION may result if the procedures and precau tions described in this manual are not followed closely At the time of publication all information photographs and illustrations are techni cally correct Machine Orientation Terms like front rear left and right are used throughout this manual to describe portions of the machine They are to be understood from the perspective of an operator seated inside the cab A WARNING This manual contains the words Warning Caution and Note to empha size important information The word WARNING identifies personal safety related information The word CAUTION identifies unsafe practices that may result in machine damage The word Note identifies supplementary informa tion which requires special attention MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS General Dimensions PT 30 Engine PT 30 Height to top of ROPS 71 in 1803 mm Model Perkins 403C 15 Ground clearance 10 in 254 mm Type 3 cylinder diesel Max lift height at hinge pin 80 25 in 2038 mm Displacement 1 5 liter Length of undercarriage 68 5 in 1740 mm Gross HP 2800 rpm 31 5 hp 23 5 kW Machine length w out bucket 91 in 2311 mm Torque peak 64 39 Ib ft 87 3 Nm
10. to make sure 1 Engine compartment chassis and coolers are clean and free of debris 2 Windows and lights are clean and unobstructed 3 Tracks are in good condition and are properly tensioned 4 Fluids are filled to proper levels 5 Accessory belts are in good condition and properly tensioned 6 Hyd Hoses and fittings are in good condition no visible signs of wear 7 Battery cables are in good condition and properly fastened 8 Joysticks and hyd auxiliary switch are in their neutral positions Starting Procedure Before starting the engine perform the pre start checklist then proceed with the following procedure 1 Enter machine with lift arms all the 10 way down Maintain three points of contact with the machine photo A 2 Fasten seat belt and lower lap bar into position 3 Starting with the throttle in the SLOW position push the throttle 1 3 the way open 4 Turn the ignition key to the left for 6 seconds to pre heat the engine While pre heating the glow plug operation light will illuminate 5 Turn the ignition key to the right to start the engine 6 Run the engine at low idle for 3 to 5 minutes to warm up the engine 7 Set throttle to desired rpm Note The parking brake is automatically engaged when the engine is turned off the operator is not in the seat or the lap bar is raised WARNING Entering or exiting the vehicle under raised lift arms could cause seriou
11. 0 hours Hydrostatic components require extremely clean oil in order to have a long service life Extreme caution must be taken when changing the hydraulic fluid Before beginning the pro cedure make sure the machine is in a clean working environment Precautions should be taken to prevent any debris from entering the hydrostatic system To change hydraulic fluid and filter 1 Locate and remove the hydraulic fluid drain plug item 2 through the drain hole in the belly pan Drain the used fluid into a suitable container 2 Locate the hydraulic filter behind the operator enclosure under the left rub ber plug item 3 3 Clean around the filter head then remove the three bolts securing the cover and remove it 4 Remove the old filter from the hous ing replace it with a new one then reinstall the cover and rubber plug 5 Reinstall the drain plug then refill the hydraulic reservoir item 4 with ASV Premium All Season MV Hydraulic Oil or an approved substitute such as Chevron Rykon MV Observe the hydraulic fluid level sight gauge 5 located on the back of the hydraulic reservoir to ensure that the level is correct photo D MACHINE MAINTENANCE 6 Once full start the engine and oper ate all hydraulic circuits to work any trapped air out of the system then check the fluid level If low add fluid as necessary until full du MACHINE MAINTENANCE Item Frequency Lubricant Capacity Hydraulic flui
12. MUST BE IN PLACE WHEN WORKING UNDER LIFT ARMS TO ENGAGE TO DISENGAGE f 1 REMOVE WORK TOOL PARK MACHINE 1 REMOVE SPRING FROM CYLINDER ON LEVEL GROUND LOWER LIFT ARMS 2 RAISE LIFT ARMS UNTIL BRACE 2 RELEASE PIN THAT SECURES BRACE TO FENDER 3 LOWER LIFT ARMS ALL THE WAY 3 WRAP SPRING AROUND CYLINDER AND DOWN ATTACH TO OTHER SIDE OF BRACE 4 SHUT OFF ENGINE AND EXIT 4 RAISE LIFT ARMS UNTIL BRACE RESTS MACHINE ON CYLINDER ROD 5 REATTACH BRACE TO FENDER 5 SLOWLY LOWER LIFT ARMS UNTIL BRACE STOPS MOVEMENT 6 SHUT OFF ENGINE AND EXIT MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH FALLS AWAY FROM CYLINDER ROD Fire Prevention The PT 30 has components that operate at high temperatures The main heat sources are the engine and the exhaust system The electri cal system if damaged or improperly maintained can also be a source of heat and sparks Attachments brush cutters mowers etc can generate debris that can cause a fire if improp erly maintained Flammable debris leaves straw brush cutting debris etc must be removed from these high temperature areas regularly If flammable debris is allowed to accumulate a fire may result posing a risk to the operator and the machine A fire can cause machine damage severe injury or even death Inspect for and remove flammable debris often to avoid a fire Listed are a set of precautionary tasks that should be pe
13. blades To engage the hydraulic flow continu ously activate the 3 position switch on the dash panel labeled 2 in photo C Continuous function is ideal for attach ments such as snow blowers brush cut ters or backhoes Note Moving either switch from one position to the other has the effect of reversing flow through the auxiliary hydraulic circuit Note The continuous flow switch must be in its neutral position in order to start the engine Note The continuous flow auxiliary switch has a small orange locking switch that must be disengaged before the switch will activate Lift Arm Brace When the lift arms must be left in the raised position the lift arm brace must be engaged To engage 1 Lower the lift arms Remove any attachments and park the machine on level ground 2 Remove the pin that secures the brace to the fender 3 Wrap the spring around the cylinder and attach it to the other side of the brace photo D 4 5 6 MACHINE OPERATION 5 It is now safe to exit the machine and re attach the brace to fender Raise the lift arms until the brace con tacts the cylinder rod photo E Slowly lower lift arms until the lift arms come to rest stop on the brace Shut the engine off and exit the machine To disengage 1 2 3 4 Remove the spring from the cylinder Raise the lift arms until the brace falls away from the cylinder rod
14. cated on the left side of the hyd reservoir removes water from the fuel supply as the engine runs Drain the water separa tor daily to maintain proper function To drain the water separator 1 Loosen the twist valve on the bottom of the separator 2 Retighten the valve once all of the water has been drained from the catch bowl Undercarriages The undercarriage assemblies typically operate in harsh working conditions They work in mud gravel debris and various other abrasive materials during operation ASV recommends a daily inspection of the undercarriage assem blies and cleaning if necessary Materials that are particularly sticky or abrasive like clay mud or gravel should be cleaned from the undercarriages often to minimize component wear A pressure washer works well for cleaning materials from the undercarriages At times when a pressure washer is not available use a bar shovel or similar device to remove foreign materials When cleaning pay particular attention to the drive motors sprockets and the front and rear wheels where debris is likely to accumulate If working in scrap or debris inspect the undercarriages more often and remove foreign objects MACHINE MAINTENANCE that may wrap around or lodge them selves between components causing premature wear and damage Operation on sand turf or other finished surfaces may require less frequent cleaning but daily inspection is still advi
15. ck vehicles are designed to tread lightly and produce minimal ground disturbance while operating on finished surfaces like turf however care should be taken while operating on these surfaces to prevent blemishes from occurring Turning poses the greatest risk of sur face disturbance during operation Moving in a straight line across turf will cause little or no disturbance whereas tight cornering will most likely cause blemishes While working on turf make gradual turns see item C If space is limited turn gradually by moving back and forth until facing the desired direction see item D Operation on Inclines ASV Rubber Track Loaders are very sta ble on inclines Machine weight is distrib uted evenly throughout the chassis and the suspended undercarriage track sys tem provides excellent traction and floatation on nearly all surfaces Even with these capabilities caution should always be exercised while oper ating the machine on an incline Never operate the PT 30 on an incline in excess of 10 Do not make sudden changes in direction move slowly and always carry loads low to maximize machine stability When turning on an incline back down the hill while slowly turning until the machine is facing the desired direction Then proceed forward A WARNING Carry load low Do not exceed rated oper ating capacity Load unload turn on level ground Travel on inclines with heaviest end of machine uphill
16. d 500 hours ASV Premium 8 gal 30 L MV Hydraulic Oil or similar like Amoco Rykon MV Hydraulic filter 250 hours Engine oil 500 hours See p 16 PT 30 1 6 gal 6 06 L Engine Oil filter 500 hours Fuel filter 500 hours Coolant additive Test at 250 hours Coolant change 1 000 hours or 2 years PT 30 1 5 gal Primary air filter Check daily clean or replace as needed see page 22 Secondary air filter Replace after every 3 cleanings of primary filter All grease fittings Daily prior to operation ASV MP Lithium Grease Fuel Filter Change The fuel filter should be changed every Track tension As needed see page 20 500 service hours or as needed A plugged fuel filter can cause loss of Note When adding or replacing engine coolant use ASV Long Life Anti Freeze Coolant or similar with proper SCA supplemental cooling additive engine power rough running or no start prop atip 8 To change the filter 1 Clean the outside of the filter 1 thor Fuel Specifications oughly shown above In North America diesel fuel distilled 2 Remove bolt 2 on the top of the fil from crude oil that is identified as No 1 ter assembly then remove filter D or No 2 D in ASTM D975 generally 3 Pour diesel fuel into new filter until it meet the proper specifications is full 4 Reverse step 2 to install the new fuel filter into the machine 18 uke Pit LE Water Separator The water separator photo B lo
17. er Grease Fittings The illustration below shows the location of grease fittings found on the left side of the machine An identical set of fittings can be found on the right side of the machine Lubricate all grease fittings daily prior to operation MACHINE MAINTENANCE GREASE FITTING LOCATIONS A AXLE SWING JOINT LOWER B AXLE SWING JOINT UPPER C FRONT AXLE PIVOT POINT D QUICK ATTACH HINGE POINT E QUICK ATTACH PIN F QUICK ATTACH LEVER PIVOT G QUICK ATTACH CYLINDER PIVOT H QUICK ATTACH CYLINDER PIVOT I LIFT CYLINDER PIVOT J LIFT CYLINDER PIVOT K LIFT ARM HINGE POINT L DRIVE SPROCKET BEARING OO D cc L YN TR OO A 0304 311 23 MACHINE MAINTENANCE Radiator oil cooler cleaning The radiator and oil cooler must be clean to ensure proper operation Engine and hydraulic system overheating damage and even failure can result if the radia tor oil cooler is not kept clean A pres sure washer or compressed air nozzle work well to blow debris clear of the fins in the oil cooler and radiator Note If hydraulic oil or engine coolant temperature lights illuminate during oper ation increase cleaning intervals Note In brush cutting applications check and clean the coolers and chassis often to avoid overheating and prevent fires To clean radiator and oil cooler 1 Make sure the engine is off and cool during radiator oil cooler cleaning procedure 2 Thor
18. mation 5 Original rubber tracks are covered by a warranty period of 24 months or 1 000 operating hours whichever occurs first starting from date of delivery to the first user tracks are prorated after the first 300 hours The following will VOID the warranty a Failure to perform proper maintenance service or operating procedures as recom mended in the Operators Manual b Repair by anyone other than an authorized ASV dealer or agent c Use of improper hydraulic fluid d Misuse abuse neglect or improper adjustment accident or improper applica tion e Any modification or removal of parts unless authorized by ASV Inc f Removal or mutilation of the Product Identification Number PIN g Exceeding the G V W of the machine No other warranty or guarantee of any kind is made by ASV Inc expressed or implied statutory by operation or law or otherwise including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Thank you for purchasing an ASV Rubber Track Loader With this machine you will be able to perform tasks faster and more efficiently than with any other machine its size The PT 30 is a rugged and agile machine capable of working on a variety of challenging terrains It is designed to be very safe but safe operation also requires caution and attentiveness on the part of the operator There are many hazards that can be encountered during operation of an off highway utility vehicle
19. not warrant that other products will function properly or will not cause damage when used on an Rubber Track Loader ASV does not assume liability for indirect incidental or consequen tial damages ASV will repair or replace free of charge to the holder of the warranty any parts defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service and reasonable labor charges Warranty work must be performed by an authorized ASV dealer or agent The owner is responsible for getting the machine to that authorized ASV dealer or agent ASV will not reimburse transportation rental or inconven lence costs ASV reserves the right to inspect the part prior to any decision involving a war ranty claim In no case shall ASV grant a remedy that exceeds the purchase price of the component or part The warranty validation form should be completed at the time of purchase by the dealer and customer This form should be sent to ASV Inc as soon as possible to prevent any delays in warranty claims The warranty periods are as follows 1 For Rubber Track Loaders purchased by a retail customer One year from date of purchase with no hour limit 2 Ninety days from date of sale on dealer installed parts and accessories 3 Machines purchased for rental Six months from date of purchase with no hour limit 4 Engine warranty for the Perkins diesel engines is separate from ASV Inc s war ranty and is described in the engine war ranty infor
20. oughly clean radiator oil cooler prior to operation Direct spray forward as shown photo A B 24 Note Make sure water nozzle is at least 12 8 for air from the cooler and that the spray is directed straight through the cooler or the cooling fins may be dam aged bent over which will decrease cooling performance Chassis and engine cleaning Periodic cleaning of the chassis area beneath the cab and engine compart ment is also necessary to maintain safe operation Clean as necessary photo C To clean the chassis engine 1 Remove the belly pans on the underside of the machine 2 Raise the hood at the rear of the machine 3 Pressure wash any debris from the engine compartment and chassis area out through the lower opening 4 Re install the belly pans and close the hood to complete the cleaning procedure Fuse Panel The electrical systems in PT machines are equipped with fuses that help to pro tect the electrical components from dam age They are found in the fuse panel which is located on the left side of the engine compartment In the event of an electrical malfunction check the fuse panel Remove the fuse related to the component that is not working properly and inspect it If it appears damaged in any way replace it A CAUTION Replace fuses with correct amperage fuse only A fuse with a lower amp rating will fail more easily whereas one of a higher rating may cause electrical system
21. prolong engine life Inspect the air cleaner elements daily If damaged or heavily soiled clean or replace the elements 1 Open the hood release the latches on either side of the air cleaner then remove the cover 2 Remove the primary element A The primary element can be cleaned and reused up to five times but should be changed at least once a year 3 Remove the secondary element B The secondary element is not service able or washable The secondary ele ment should be replaced every three cleanings of the primary element 22 To clean the primary element 1 Remove loose dirt from the element with compressed air or water hose Compressed air 100 PSI max 1 8 diameter nozzle at least 2 away from the filter element Water 40 PSI max without nozzle 2 Soak the filter element in a non suds ing detergent solution for at least 15 minutes moving it gently through the solution to further clean the element Never soak for more than 24 hours 3 Rinse the filter thoroughly with a gen tle stream of water to remove all dirt and remaining detergent 4 Allow the filter to dry completely before reinstalling it into the machine CAUTION CAUTION During the engine warranty period do not clean the filter elements Instead replace the filter elements when soiled or damaged to comply with engine warranty require ments Do not use any heat source other than warm air at less than 160 F to dry the filt
22. rformed as often as needed to prevent combustion of this debris Failure to do so could result in a fire causing injury death or severe machine damage This rating is calculated with the machine on level ground and the bucket attach ment installed curled and raised until at its furthest point from the machine in the lift arm travel path The Rated Operating Capacity is then calculated as 35 of the tipping load for traditional track loaders and 50 of the WARNING CARRY LOAD LOW DO NOT EXCEED RATED OPERATING CAPACITY LOAD UNLOAD TURN ON LEVEL GROUND TRAVEL UP AND DOWN HILL WITH HEAVIEST END OF LOADER UPHILL FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH OPERATING CAPACITY tipping load for wheeled skid steer load ers ASV publishes both figures for refer ence and comparison Note SAE J818 standards define oper ating capacities of rubber tired skid steers 50 tipping load and tracked loaders 35 tipping load There are no standards defining the operating capacity of machines equipped with a suspended undercarriage or machines with rubber tracks Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW Gross Vehicle Weight of the PT 30 should not exceed 4 500 Ibs These weights do not include operator but do include any accessories attach ments or material being carried Exceeding the GVW will void the war ranty see page 2 MACHINE CONTROLS Loader and Drive Controls
23. rformed daily or more often as needed Repair or replace worn damaged components as required to ensure safe operation With the engine off and cool clean flammable debris from engine com partment exhaust system attach ments and other areas where there may be hot or rotating parts e Check battery fuse box electrical wiring and connections for damage or looseness e Check fuel lines and hoses for leaks or damage Never allow open flame near fuel or fuel system com ponents e Check hydraulic lines hoses and fittings for damage or leaking fluid Never use bare hands to check for leaks Pressurized fluid can pene trate skin and cause injury or even death WARNING Do not use ether or any other aerosol type starting fluid to start the engine e Always stop the engine and allow the machine to cool before adding fuel No smoking Operating Capacity The operating capacity is a percentage of the machine s tipping load Tipping load refers to the amount of weight required to tip the machine forward when applied to the center of gravity of the standard dirt bucket WARNING KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM TRACK AREA WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT Brush cutting mowing or other operations that can cause flying debris can be a fire hazard With the engine off and cool inspect and clean engine compartment and other areas where there may be hot or rotating parts This should be pe
24. s injury or death Never allow anyone to be under neath raised unsecured lift arms photo B WARNING Failure to wear the seat belt could lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Do not crank the engine for more than 20 seconds Allow the starter to cool for 2 min utes before cranking again WARNING Do not use aerosol type starting aids such as ether Such use could result in an explo sion and personal injury Moving Dirt Certain techniques can be used to become more efficient when moving dirt with a bucket The following instructions will make the machine more productive while preventing undue stress on the machine s components The lift arms are designed to rest against the frame while leveling or digging When using the lift arms in this manner photo C performance will be increased and stress will be reduced 1 Lower the lift arms all the way down until they rest against the frame of the machine 2 Tilt the bucket forward until the cutting edge engages the ground MACHINE OPERATION 3 While moving forward make slight adjustments to the bucket tilt cylin ders to vary the depth you are dig ging 11 MACHINE OPERATION to use the bucket as a dozer blade photo A Damage to the bucket and bucket cylinders can result Never back drag as shown in photo B as damage to the machine especially the bucket and tilt cylinders can result 12 Operating on turf ASV rubber tra
25. sed 19 MACHINE MAINTENANCE Track Tension Proper track tension is very important for optimum performance and maximum track life Operating with tracks that are too loose can cause them to misfeed possibly causing damage During the first 50 hours of operation the tracks will break in and may require adjustment To check for proper track adjustment 1 20 Drive the machine forward 5 feet to remove slack from the lower and rear portions of the track Lay a straight edge along the top of the track across the sprocket and the front idler wheel photo A Using a rope or wire put 50 Ibs of down force on the track at the mid point between the sprocket and idler 4 Using a ruler or tape measure the distance between the straight edge and track photo B The track should not deflect more than 75 between the top of the track and the straight edge If the track does deflect more than 75 tighten the track until within specification To adjust the track tension 1 Locate jam nut on track tensioner and 2 3 clean the threads thoroughly before beginning procedure photo C Using a wrench loosen the jam nut on the track tensioner After the jam nut is loosened turn the tensioner until the track tension is within specification photo D 4 5 Turn the tensioner the opposite direc tion to loosen the track Once proper tension is achieved retighten the jam nut on the
26. tensioner If the track tensioner is stiff it may be helpful to slide a pipe over the end of the wrench to increase leverage while adjusting tension MACHINE MAINTENANCE Drive Sprocket Rollers The rollers 1 rotate on steel pins 2 In order to replace sprocket rollers the Rubber Track Loaders use rollers on limiting wear to the inside of the rollers drive sprocket must be removed from each drive tooth of the two drive sprock As they wear the rollers become thinner the undercarriage Track removal is rec ets These rollers help minimize friction but will continue to function and perform ommended and makes the replacement between lugs on the track and the as long as they are rotating process more efficient but is not sprocket Sprocket rollers should be required For specific instruction regard treated as wear items that are inspected Visually inspect rollers every 50 hours ing roller replacement consult your regularly and replaced as needed and replace any that show signs of machine specific service manual cracking or wear through Steel Pin Normal Roller Wear New Roll nae at 50 life WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off the key removed and the battery discon nected before performing this procedure 2l MACHINE MAINTENANCE Air Cleaner The air cleaner is one of the most impor tant maintenance items on the machine Regular inspection and replacement is necessary to ensure proper performance and to
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