Wacker Neuson WL50 Articulated wheel loader Maintenance Operators Manual
This Operator’s Manual describes how to operate and service the loader. It provides operating and maintenance personnel with the necessary knowledge of the loader‘s functional characteristics in order to allow them to operate, diagnose, maintain and repair the loader safely.
This Operator’s Manual provides the owner/operator with information for operating, maintaining and servicing modelWacker Neuson WL50 Articulated wheel loader. More important, this manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of the machine. Major points of safe operation are detailed in the Safety chapter of this manual.
All persons involved in work on or with the loader must read and apply this Operator’s Manual, for example with regard to:
• operation, including setup, maintenance during operation, care, disposal of auxiliary materials and operating
materials as well as disposal of the entire loader.
• maintenance (inspection, servicing, care).
• transport.
Wacker Neuson WL50 Articulated wheel loader Maintenance Operators Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface….. 7
1 BASIC INFORMATION …… 8
1.1 Notes about this Operator’s Manual . 9
1.2 Explanation of the symbols used in this Operator’s Manual 10
1.3 Warranty and liability… 12
1.4 Intended use …….. 13
2 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS…. 16
2.1 Organizational measures 17
2.2 Selection and qualification of personnel / basic duties. 19
2.3 Safety instructions for certain operating phases 20
2.3.1 Safety instructions for normal operation…… 20
2.3.2 Safety instructions for other operating modes.. 22
2.4 Safety instructions for particular hazards ……. 25
2.4.1 Forklift attachment…. 25
2.4.2 Working near overhead power lines … 26
2.4.3 Electrical power 27
2.4.4 Flying sparks / fire danger. 27
2.4.5 Gas, dust, steam, smoke… 28
2.4.6 Hydraulics, pneumatics 28
2.4.7 Tip-overs.. 29
2.4.8 Noise. 29
2.4.9 Oils, grease and other chemical substances…. 29
2.5 Transporting and towing / restarting …… 30
2.6 Final decommissioning / dismantling….. 30
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2.7 Safety labels used 31
2.8 Safety devices…… 36
2.8.1 Fire extinguisher 36
2.8.2 Rotating beacon 36
2.8.3 Seat belt… 37
2.8.4 Emergency exit . 38
2.8.5 Backup alarm for reverse drive…. 38
2.8.6 Seat contact switch…… 38
2.8.7 Battery disconnect switch… 39
2.8.8 Loader lift arm locking system ….. 40
3 TECHNICAL DATA.. 41
3.1 Technical description… 41
3.2 Loader data.44
3.3 Product identification number plates…… 46
3.4 Dimensions . 48
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE INDICATOR, WARNING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS…… 50
4.1 Operating elements and instruments….. 50
4.2 Control and warning indicator lights 52
4.3 Switches / rocker switches….. 56
4.4 Indicator devices.. 60
5 OPERATING AND OPERATION…… 62
5.1 Before starting up 62
5.1.1 Fueling ….. 62
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5.1.2 Operation . 64
5.1.3 Doors and windows.. 66
5.1.4 Adjusting the operator’s seat ……. 68
5.1.5 Adjusting the steering column…… 71
5.1.6 Seat belt… 72
5.2 Starting up .. 75
5.2.1 Lighting system and forward warning device…. 76
5.2.2 Wipers and windshield washer system…….. 77
5.2.3 Headlights and rotating beacon… 78
5.2.4 Ventilation and heating of the cab 80
5.2.5 Before starting the engine. 82
5.2.6 Starting the engine……. 83
5.3 Propulsion operation……. 86
5.3.1 Preparation for travel in public traffic .. 86
5.3.2 Travel speed…… 87
5.3.3 Stopping and parking… 91
5.4 Work operation….. 92
5.4.1 Operating lever for Loader lift arms …. 94
5.4.2 Loader lift arms locking system … 96
5.4.3 Activating the optional hydraulics 97
5.4.4 Differential lock 101
5.4.5 Changing attachments…… 102
5.4.6 Bucket …..111
5.4.7 Tip-overs.117
5.4.8 Precaution measures for various temperature conditions ……..118
5.5 Optional equipment……. 120
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6 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING…. 124
6.1 Towing 124
6.2 Transporting……. 128
7 Lowering loader arms. 135
8 Relieving RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .. 136
9 SECURING THE LOADER…. 139
10 SERVICING AND INSPECTION…… 140
10.1 Basic safety instructions for servicing and inspection 140
10.2 Servicing and inspection intervals 148
10.3 Lubrication schedule….. 160
10.4 Cleaning the loader……. 162
10.5 General safety check. 164
10.6 Specifications and filling quantities…… 165
10.7 Maintenance and inspection work 166
10.7.1 Preparation for maintenance and inspection work .. 166
10.7.2 Servicing the engine…….. 169
10.7.3 Servicing the fuel system.. 175
10.7.4 Servicing the air filter system….. 179
10.7.5 Servicing the cooling system ….. 182
10.7.6 Servicing the hydraulic system .. 190
10.7.7 Servicing the axles. 199
10.7.8 Servicing the brakes…….. 203
10.7.9 Servicing the tires and wheels… 206
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10.7.10 Servicing the cab vent filter ……. 210
10.7.11 Filling the container for the windshield washer system….211
10.7.12 Servicing the electrical system .. 212
10.8 Jump-starting / emergency starting….. 220
10.9 Loader storage… 223
11 Troubleshooting and emergency maintenance 226
12 Safety instructions for repairs …… 230
12.1 General safety regulations for repairs.. 230
12.2 Engine 233
12.3 Welding work ….. 233
12.4 Hydraulic system 235
12.5 Brakes 235
13 FINAL SHUTDOWN OF THE LOADER / DECOMMISSIONING .. 236
14 Appendi x…..238
14.1 Ordering replacement parts. 238
14.2 Inspection verification 240
Index. 244
List of figures……. 248
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