How to start a wheel loader?

Wheel loader are one of the most popular equipment in construction, agriculture, forestry, road maintenance and mining. Safe operation of the loader is paramount. How to start a wheel loader is related to the progress of the project, the service life of the equipment, and the hidden dangers of safety. So how to start a wheel loader?

Operating a new wheel loader must walk and start from idling in advance, gradually increase the load, the purpose is to make the friction parts for full running-in, in order to extend the service life of the machine.The total walking time of the new car is 60 hours. During the walking time, comply with the following regulations:
After starting the engine, run it in low speed and neutral for 5 minutes to make the engine fully preheat. 14. You cannot suddenly accelerate the engine during the warm-up phase.

Empty car running, each gear respectively from low speed to high speed, driving should be smooth left, right steering and braking.During walking, forward gear, back gear, each gear should be evenly arranged walking.

During the period of loading loose materials is appropriate, the operation shall not be too fierce too urgent.The loading weight shall not exceed 70% of the rated weight.Driving speed shall not exceed 70% of the maximum speed.

Pay attention to the lubrication condition of the machine, replace or add lubricating oil according to the specified time.

Attention must be paid to the temperature of the gearbox, torque converter, front and rear axles, hub and brake drum. If there is overheating, the reason should be found out to eliminate it.

The following work should be carried out after starting a wheel loader for 10 hours and the end of the closing period:

  1. Check the fastening of bolts and nuts of all parts.Especially diesel engine cylinder head bolts, exhaust pipe bolts, front and rear axle fixing bolts, hub nuts, drive shaft connecting bolts, etc.
  2. Clean rough and fine oil filters and fuel oil filters.
  3. Check the tightness of fan belt, generator belt and air conditioner compressor belt.
  4. Check the electro-hydraulic specific gravity and storage of the battery, and tighten the battery connector.
  5. Check the transmission oil
  6. Check the tightness of hydraulic system and brake system.
  7. Check the connection and flexibility of each control handle.
  8. Check the temperature and connection of the components of the electrical system, the power supply status of the generator, the instrument, the light and the steering signal and other working conditions.
  9. Open the water discharge valve at the bottom of the gas tank to discharge water.
  10. Attending cleaning of transmission oil sump filter screen and torque converter oil filter element.Check e the filter element of the oil return filter of the hydraulic tank.Change the engine oil.
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