‘AE10300V03-01 Operation & Maintenance Manual RUBBER CRAWLER CARRIER MST-300VD MST-300VDR Serial No. 3831 and upCONTEN ITEM Page FOREWORD ot 1-Foreword o2 2. Introduction O38 3. Safety information oa “4. Location of serial number Os ‘SAFETY 4 1. General precautions 12 2, Precautions during inspection and maintenance 4 3, Precautions before starting engine £9 Precautions when starting engine 1st 5. Precautions when traveling 112 6. Precautions for operation 145 7. Precautions for transportation 17 8, Position for attaching safety labels 118 OPERATION at 1. General view 22 1.1 General view of machine 22 1.2 Operator's compartment a4 1.3 Instrument panel 24 2. Explanation of components 25 2.1 Contiol panel and instrument panel meters and lamps 25 2.2 Control panel switches 27 233 Travel lever 29 2.4 Dump contol lever 210 2.5 Dump body tuin control lever Applicable to MST-200VDA 240 2.6 Dump body safety bar 2a 2.7 Fuse box at radiator upward portion 212 2.8 Fusibie link at battery portion 213 2.9 Operators seat 244 2.10 Engine hood i 216 2.11 Operator's compartment side cover 245 2.12 Engine rear side cover 245 2.13 Undercover 245 ‘3. Operation 246 ‘3.1 Check before staring engine 246 ‘8.2 Operations and checks before starting engine 220 3.3 Starting engine Bat 3.4 Moving machine off 224 ‘3.8 Shiting speed range, changing between FORWARD and REVERSE 25 38.6 Steering machine 2:26 | 3.7 Stopping machina 227ITEM, Page 3.8 Emergency stopping machine 227 3.9 Parking machine 227 3.10 Stopping engine 228 3.11 Checks alter stopping engine 2:28 3:12 Locking 2:28 3.13 Precautions when traveling 229 Handling dump body 230 4.1 Dumping operation of dump body 2:30 4.2 Turning operation of dump body Applicable to MST-S00VDR 231 4.3 Operating safety bar % “Fa Precautions during oporation 233 5. Handling rubber crawier 234 $5.1 Features of rubber crawler 204 5.2 Prohibited operations for rubber crawler 234 '5.3 Precautions when using rubber crawier 235 6. Transportation 2:36 6.1 Loading, unloading work 236 (6.2 Precautions for loading 236 ‘6.3 Precautions for transportation. 2.86 7, Gold weather operation 237 7.1 Precautions for low temperature 237 7.2 Alter completion of work 2:38 7.3 After cold weather 2:38 8, Long-term storage 2.90 8.1 Belore storage 2:39 '8.2 Precautions during storage 239 8.3 Precautions atter storage 2.89 ‘9. Handling battery 240 9.4 Precautions when handling battery 2-40 9.2 Removal and installation of battery 241 9.3 Precautions when charging battery 244 9.4 Starting engine with booster cabio 242 10, Troubleshooting 243 10.1 Problems with engine related paris 2:43 10.2 Problems with chassis related parts 246 10.3 Problems with electric related parts 7 245ITEM Page MAINTENANCE a4 1. Basie outine of maintenance we 2. Precautions for maintenance x4 ‘3. Use of fuel and lubricants according to ambiont temperature a6 3.1 Fuel, coolant, and lubricant table x6 4. Tools and tightening torques 38 4.1 Invoduction of necessary ols #8 4.2 Torque list for bolts and nuts #9 5. Periodie replacement ofortcal parts 340 5.1 Periodic replacement Interval (every 2 years) S10 72 Pera mepeclion 3-10 5.3 Speeilied periodic replacement parts aa 6. Maintenance schedule chart 342 7. Service procedure 313 7.4 Oulline of inspection and maintenance procedures 3413 7.2 Initial 400 hours service 313 7.3 inlial 500 hours service 3413 7.4 When required B14 7.5 Check before staring 319 7.6 Every 50 hours service 323 7.7 Every 100 hours service 323 7.8 Every 200 hours service 324 7.8 Every 260 hours service 325 7.10 Every 600 hours service 327 7.11 Every 1500 hours service 30 ‘SPECIFICATIONS at 1. Dimension drawing KAppicable to MST-G00VD 42 2, Spocitcations table Applicable to MST-300VD 43 3. Dimension drawing Applicable to MST-200VDR 44 45 ASFOREWORD i. FOREWORD 02 2. INTRODUCTION O38 3. SAFETY INFORMATION O-4 4, LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBER. O85 of1, FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Morooka Rubber Crawler Cartier. This manual describes procedures for operation, handling, testing, and maintenance. it will help the operator realize many years of faithful service from the machine. Please read this manual carefully BEFORE operating the machine. This will enable you to realize the peak performance of the machine. For details of handling the engine, please see the separate engine operation manual for any item not given in this manual, 4 WARNING d this manual thoroughly before + Operators and maintenance personnel should ri beginning operation or maintenance. Always keep this manual on the machine and be sure to read and understand it thoroughly before performing operation and maintenance. + Some actions involved in operation and maintenance of the machine can cause a serious accident If they are not done in the manner described in this manual. + Keep this manual handy and have all personnel read it periodically. *If this manual has been lost or has become dirty and cannot be read, request a replacement manual from Morooka or your Morooka distributor. + If you lend this machine to another person, always have that person read the operation manual and make sure that they understand the content of the manual before starting operation. Be particularly careful to ensure that they follow the ‘safety regulations when operating. }+ Continuing improvements in the design of this machine can lead to changes in detail which may not be reflected in this manual. Consult Morooka or your | Morooka distributor for the latest available Information of your machine or for questions regarding information in this manual. | the description of safety is given In SAFETY INFORMATION on page 0-3 and In | SAFETY from page 1-1. 022. INTRODUCTION 1. FEATURES OF THE MACHINE + Low-ground-pressure rubber crawler type that can travel easily on uneven ground, soft ground, or snow. + Long, wide rubber crawler to provide powerful and stable drawbar pull. + Hydraulic drive (HST) to allow travel operations to be cartied out wih a single lever to give forward and reverse with stepless gear shitting, as well as turning and stopping 2, BREAKING IN THE MACHINE Your Morooka machine has been thoroughiy, adjusted and tested befere shipment. However, operating the machine under severe conditions at the beginning can adversely affect the Be sure to break in the machine forthe intial 100 hours (as indicated by the hourmeter). Proper breaking in will allow the machine to give you many years of service. During breaking in, pay particular attention to the following points. + Aller starting the engine, ial it for 5 minutes to carty out the warming-up operation. + Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds. + Avold sudden starts, sudden acceleration, sudden steering and sudden stops except in casas of ‘emargeney. 3. WARRANTY | any failure that is considered to be the responsiblity of Morooka should occur within 6 months of delivery of the new machine or within 600 hours on the hourmeater, whichever comes sooner, repairs will be carried out free of charge in accordance with the warranty. 083. SAFETY INFORMATION Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines. ‘To avoid accidents, read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance, Do not operate or carry out maintenance of this machine unless you are sure that you understand the explanations and procedures completely, To identity safely messages in this manual and on machine labe's, the following signal words are used, ‘This word is used on safety messagas and safaty labels where there is a high probability of serious injury or death if the hazerd is not avoided. yey ters bbe taken to avoid the hazard. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious damage to the machine. This word is used on safety messages and safety labels where there is a Fo TTT otentialy dangerous situation which could result in serious injury or death if the hazard is not avoided, These safety messages or labels usually describe precautions that must be taken to avoid the hazard. Feallure to avoid this hazard may also resull in serous damage to the machine This word is used on safety messages and safety labels for hazards which Fee Te cous result in minor oF moderate inuy ith hazard isnot evoided. This ‘word might also be word for hazards where the only result could be damage to the machine. This word is used for precautions that must be taken to avoid actions NOTICE which could shorten the life of the machine. Safety procautions are desoribed in SAFETY from page 1-1. Morooka cannot predict every circumstance that might involve potential hazard in operation ana maintenance. Therefore the safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions. I! any procedures or actions not specifically recommended of allowed in this manual are Used, itis your responsibility to be sure that you and others can do such procaduras and actions safely ‘and without damaging the machine. If you are unsure about the safety of some procedures, contact your Morooka distributor. o44, LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBER On this machine, a name plate stamped with the serial number is ‘stuck to the side face at the rear of the operator's compartment ‘as shown in the diagram on the right. For the position of the engine serlal number, please see the separate engine operation manual When inquiring about service or ordering parts, please quote the machine serial number, engine serial number, and hour-meter reading.SAFETY [-1. General precautions : 2, Precautions during inspection and maintenence 12] +4 8. Position for ataching safety labels 3 Precaaions before staring engine +9 4. Precautions when Stating engine : +t 5. Prevauilons when raveing +1 6. Precautions fr operation ; 145 7. Precautions forransportation 17 +18 AWARNING Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. This safety section also contains precautions for optional equipment [ andattachments. 141, GENERAL PRECAUTIONS + Only trained and qualified personnel, or personnel authorized by the company (or supatio) can opeale and mainian the mactino. * Follow al safety rules, prohibitions, precautions, procedures, anc instructions when operating or performing méintenance on the machine, and pay careful attention to safely. + Operating the machine when you are_rot in goce physical conten reduces the power of judgment needed to avoid danger and leads 10 accidents. People in the following condtions should not operate the machine. + People who cannotoperate normaly because they a tre il or suffering {fom the effects of medication. + People who have boon dining. + Prognantwwomao. + Be suro that all guards and covers are in their proper postion. Have guards and covers repaired damaged. + Use safely features such as safely lock lovers propery. + Improper use of safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death, + Parking brake switch : See “OPERATION 3.9 PARKING MACHINE”. + Always wear propery titing clothes which alow ease of movemert, It here are buttons, lays button the cuts. + Avoid ose doting, towels, jewelry, and loose ong hair. They can catch or ‘controls on moving parts end cause sevious injury or death, + Also, do nat wear oly clothes, they can easly catch fre, + Wear a hard hat, safely glasses, non-sip safety shoes, and gloves when operating or maintaining the machine. GaSe see U ans * Bo sue tat fro extinguishers have been provided and read the labels to ensure that you know howto use thom. + Provide a fst ad Kt at the storage point. + Know what o do nthe event of @ tre, + Bo sure that you know tho phone numbers of persons you should contin ‘caso ofan emergency. 12een machine, and may also create hazards ‘damage caused by any unauthorized modification, ‘Ary modification made without aulhorizetion from Morooka can adversely affect the performance of the * Before making @ modification, consuit your Morocka distributor. Morcoka will notbe responsible for any injury or ateneueN ne iaentae= oe eas Fusl, ol, and anitreeze can be ignited by a fame. Fuel 's particularly farmabie and can be hazardous. + Uso well ventlated areas for adding oF storing oil and fuel. + Kkeop cil and fuel inthe determined placo and do not allow un” authorized persons to enter, —Fightorrat tet aretott caps SeCUTEAy Keep any lame away from flammable fuids. + Do not leave any cloths or rags soaked in oor fuel ying in the fuel or slorage area. Clean such materials up immediatly. : + Stop the engine andido not bing Ightod cigarettes or cigareto lighters cise ‘when rfueling, oo SSN teens eke Goton or off the mactine as folows, + Never ump on or of the machine. Never gaton or of a moving machine. “When geting on or of he mactin, aWvays face the machine and use the handrails and steps, + Townsure safety, aways maintain three-point contact wih the hanes ard ‘stops to ensure tha you support yoursel + If ee is any ol, grease, oF mud on the handrails or steps, wipe it off immediately. Always keep these paris clean.2. PRECAUTIONS DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Never allow unauthorized persons into the area ivhen canying out inspection and maintenance When leaving the operators seat fo cary out operations, hang a DO NOT ‘OPERATE |" sign Part No: 1-41010-1210) on the caitollever to prevent any other person from operating the machine. When carying out inspection end maintenance, always. follow precautions below. + Seleat fin, level ground to perk the machine + Lower the dump body, apply the parking brake, then stop the engine. + Check thatthe travel ever i at the N poston + Ifthe engine must be started to carry out inspection or maintenance, take ‘siops fo ensure thatthe engine can be stopped at any moment + When cazrying out the operation with to or more workers, determine the Of Corde of operation and fx signals, and folow the instuctons of the personin sausata charge. COETesa eee ‘Alay do te following 1 keep the machine cean, + Always keep the floor, stops, and hancialls free of of, grease, mud, oF water. There is danger that you ray slp and be inured, Aways wipe off any ol, grease, mud or water. * Do not leave too oF parts iying around on the floor or steps. There is danger that you may tip over them. Always clear up tools and pars immediately. * Dry wood chips, leaves, grass, paper, ol, and other flammable materials ‘wound the engine, mute, batery, or yckauic tank may cause fre. Always ‘femove any flame objects and wipe off ery ol. + Always remove any mud accumulated around the undercaniage. ‘hare is danger at you may slp ane fall when stepping on tothe rubber creer. ‘40085020 14PEN woes Exhaust fumes trom the engine can kil. + tits necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, apen the doors and windows 1 provide adequate ventilation. be caught up in the fan close tothe fan. + Do not come close tothe dump body when itis moving, There is dangor of ‘geting caught or cashed. SEP Oe \When fing the tue tar wih fuel, or when craning the water, always folow the precautions below. + Stop the engine. + Dont bing ary lighted cigareto or cigareto lighter close tothe fuel tank. + Alter adding ue, tighten the cap securely and wipe up any spied fue. | + Do not bend the tel hose or ht it wah any sharp object. + any hose is loose or damaged, always repair or replace it, 18POMC Mca uasn tis pet ee nae ao) ieaaneen a immediatly ater sopping the engine, many paris are at high temperature or tuner high pressure. If parts are removed or touched carelessly, there is danger of bums or ober injury. Fr the folowing parts particularly, aways wal forthe machine to cool down bolore inspootng, + Radiator andradiator cap + Hycraulic tank and hycrauic hoses + Muller and al paris of engine. wislbssh tis, >a ‘ssa ‘When changing the engine of, aways folow the precautions bolow. + Stop the engine and wait for the engine and oil temperature to go down before changing th ol + Alter adding ol, ighten the cap and crain valve sacurly and wipe up any. that was spied, Do not acd water to tho radiator. Always flow the precautions below. + Stop the engine and wait fo the water temperature to go down, "Tum the racialor cap slowly 0 release the intemal pressure completely, then remove the cap. “After acing wate, ghten the cap securely and wipe up any water that was spied. Rxenen SCO O eR MT ‘When adding olto the hydraulic tank or when changing the ol, alvays follow the precautions below. 7 + Lower the dump body and siop the engine. + Loosen the hydraulic tank cap slowly 10 release the intemal pressure ‘completely, then remove the cap. + Alter adding ol, ighten the cap and drain plug securely and wipe up any oil that was spied. 18is always fiowing under high pressure in the hydraulc hoses. Do not remove the hoses before the internal pressure has been released. ‘When handing the high-pressure hoses, alvays follow the precautions below, + Do not bend the high-pressure hoses or hit them with any sharp object. + any hose is loose or damaged, repair or replace Rt. | + lis extremely dangerous io is leaking from even small holes in the hoses OF hydraulic equipment. If such a problem oocurs, please contact your Morooka dstrbutor. BE Samar ESererion} ousaeae (1) ROPS canopy (7) Operator's seat (13) Travel motor, sprocket (2) Fuel tank (@) Dump body (14) Rubber crawler (©) Engine thot lever (9) Salety bar (15) Tum signal lamp (4) Hyer tank (10) Reariler (16) Headttamp (©) Dump control fever (11) Cartier rotisr (6) Travel lover (12) Track toler 22-KAPPLICABLE TO MST-300VDR° rausrrste (1) ROPS canopy (2) Fuel tark (8) Engine thotte lever (4) Hycrauic tank (5) Dumpconitol lever (6) Travel ever (7) Dump body tum control lever (8) Operator's seat (9) Dump boay (10) Satoty bar (11) Rear idler (12) Carter roller 28 (19) Track toler (14) Travel motor, sprocket (18) Rubber orawter (16) Tum signal lamp (17) Head iam(1) Engine throtie lover (2)HiLo speed range selector snitch (9) Tum signal lamp swich (4) Instument panel ©) Head lamp swatch (6) Parking bree switch (7) Prebeatnginccatortamp (8) Dump contol lever (10) Horn switch, (11) Dump body turn control lever (Applicable to MST-300VDR) (12) Staring switch (13) Travel lover . (1) Hourmeter (2) Battery charge lamp (6) Engine olf pressure lamp (4) Engine water temperature gauge ravsceion | (5) Hiohespeed travel lamp 242, EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS ‘The folowingis an explanation of devices need for operating the machina, ‘Tocary out suitable cpetalorsconecty and salely, tis mportart undesand tly the methods of operaing fhe equipment ar the meanings ofthe displays. 2.1 CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENT PANEL METERS AND LAMPS (1) ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE ‘This inccaies tho temperature o the engine cooling water. r a During normal operations, the cantar of the indicator should be inthe . ® sreoncergp. i HL he lndatrisinh ro ango, un teenie at ow ped ae wat ~D | ntl the incicato enters the groon range. . £ + ATEY SUFRG Ts erg, check Tor lakego of water rom the radia, WTERTEP saeano cogging othe racator core, and damage tothe fan bet Check also thatthe fan belt tension is correct. [2] HOURMETER This shows the tolal number of hours that the machine has been operated. "ihe starting switch is at the ON positon, the hoummeter wil advance °® ‘event the machine is not moving. Use the time on the hourmeter as the standard for periadic inspection Speen.» andmaintenance, ‘aU METER ‘The digit on the right indicates 0.1 hourg (6 minutos), evass2a0 “Alter stopping the engine, always tum tho starting switch othe OFF position. [3] ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LAMP. eee EEE ‘THis warns the operator that the engine lubricating oll pressure has dropped, This lamp should stay out during operations, itis up dung operations, the engine ol pressure has doped On ‘Stop operations immediately and carry cut inspection, “Check tho engine oll level and check for clogging of the engine oll ‘aaa fie. 7 the result ofthe inspection shows that there is no abnomafty, please contact your distributor. 25[4] BATTERY CHARGE LAMP This indicates the condition ofthe charging system. ‘When the stating switch is tumedt ON itights up, and after the engine is Started and the engine speed rises, it should go out, Fit lights up during operasons, there is an abnormality in the charging system. ‘Sop operations immediately an cary out inspection, + Chook the tension ofthe fan bet and the alter. II Ihe result of the inspection shows that there Is no abnormality, please contact your cstibutr. (6) HIGH-SPEED TRAVEL PILOTLAMP Ip +) THB FIORE Ts Opa OT His Wave sped Tag. IV the H-Lo speed range selector switch is sat to the HIGH (toni) positon, the machine will ener the high speed range and the lamp wil gntup. : tho H-Lo speed range selector switch is sett the LOW (rear) poston, ‘he machine will ene he low speed range and the lamp will go out. I6] PREHEATING INDICATOR LAMP This informs the operator othe actuation condliion ofthe preheating. When the starting swich is turned fo HEAT, ilighs up and then goes ‘out10 inform the operator tha the preheating ofthe engine is completed. Use the HEAT positon of the staring switch when staring in ookd Weather on when itis ctfcul to stat the engine, 26 [<) saeco © MAs7s102.2 CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES. [1] STARTING SWITCH t This switch is used to start and stop the engine, “CFF. Te sty canbe ra an enc at is postn aa ‘When the key is turned to this position, all the switches for the electric Ci otra ad org sips YE, + ON : Elect flows to the charging circuit and lamp crcl. “HEAT Tmt hy poston nod waa em ere Fk a aah enor bw ears Wan fo ss peng dct ap gps al a pees scares, ‘turn the key immediately to the START position to start the engine. + START: This is the position for starting the engine (the starting motor tums). When the engine starts, release the TTS REY Wa ETT TOTTATCATY TS WG ON POSTON. ‘kAfar the engines stared, donot tum the key o the OFF postion except when stopping the engine. [2] ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER “ifthe engine is stopped before it has cooled down properly, there is danger that the service life of the ‘engine parts willbe reduced. Never stop the engine suddenly exceptin cases of emergency. +f the engine has overheated, do not suddenly stop it. Run the engine at a midrange speed and redually cool it down before stopping il ‘This lever is used to contro the engine speed and output + Pulled back: Engh runs at high speed Low spaed damm. High speed + Pushed forward: Engine runs at wv speed AK oAsASHE [3] H-LO SPEED RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH AWARNING ‘When traveling on slopes, always set the travel speed range to low speed. lf the machine is driven in the high speed range, i will cause the engine to overrun, + When traveling witha load, always sel the travel speed range to low speed. 'fthe machine is driven in the high speed range, it will cause the engine to overheat. ‘Thi switch i used o select the travel speed range, ‘When the switch is operated, the speed selection mechanism inside the |, travel motors actuated and the machine enters the high speed rango or low speed range. in he high speed range and low speed range, i the engine speed andthe amount he ravel lever is operated ae the same, ie te pote oles Low spead High speed + High spoed (eas): Tho revel motor enters the high speed range ane! PURSE the high-speed travellamp fights up. + Low speed (ont): The rave motor enters the low speed range and the high spaed taveliemp goes out[4] PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ‘When starting the engine, be sure to press the parking brake switch to set it to the STOP position. The engine cannot be started without setting the parking brake switch to this STOP position. This switch is used to apply the parking brake. + STOP (PARKING): Push the switch to apply the pasking brake + RUN (TRAVELING): Pul he switch to release fhe parking brake. ‘This switch is used to flash the tum signal lamps. + Right um: Push the switch to meke the rightturn signal lamps fash “OFF: Thetumsignaliamps go out. + Leftturn: Pullthe switch to make tho lettum signal lamps Rash, [6] LIGHT SWITCH ‘This switch is used to right up the head lamps andiigiting, ON; Push the switch to fght up the head lamps and the panel ighting, + OFF: Pulthe switch ogo out the head lamps and the panel iting. [7] HEAD LAMP SWITCH This switch is used when changing the direction ofthe Eght beam ofthe head lamp. (Operate his switch ator tuming ON the light switch, HIGH BEAM (Upwerc): Push the switch to tum the head lamp to upward (HIGH BEAM), + LOW BEAM (Cownward): Pll the switch fo tum the head lamp to owmard (LOW BEAM). [8] HORN SWITCH “This switch is used to operate the hom. + Push the swion to sound the hom, 28 asTo908 OR RMAETENOE zasre60€ vous7s702.3 TRAVEL LEVER + Always stop the machine before operating the travel lever from FORWARD to REVERSE, Ifthe lever is suddenly placed in reverse, this will use failures such as the engine rotating in reverse. + Do not operate the travel lever sucdenly; ahvays operate it stowly, {itis operated suddenly, there will be shock to the machine and operator. + When returning the travel lever to the N position to stop the machine, be careful not to move it too far : past the N position. If it goes too far past the N position, this will cause falures such as the engine rotating in reverse. |; Donot turn the machine at high speed; do not cary spin turns untess necessary. This will damage the |_crawler and hydraulic equipment, and there is also danger that the machine may hit other objects. The trav ever is used to travel the mactine in forward or reverso, to slop and tum the machine, and to contol the | travel speed. FF trav PTET RIOTS TREAT WT OPRTATET TO MG TOUT OF Tear, ARM BECOMES Nghe whion Wis retumed ‘the N postion + The direction of operation of the travel fever is the always the direcion seen when silting in the operator's seat, regardless of whether the seat i facing the front or rear of the machine. [1] TRAVELING IN STRAIGHT LINE, STOPPING ‘Cperato the travel lever tothe front o rear. + FORWARD: Push the lever forwatd, + REVERSE: Pull he laverback. “STOP: elu the laver tothe N position. REVERSE [2] TURNING (STEERING) ‘Keep the travel lever pushed to the front or rear and rotate the lever In seo ‘the desired direction. erent, "Fowl: ish rae iowa ts bla Aig - Fone fight Push raveloer oma and tate right ogame \ Ai reverse on + Rovers lt Pulavel ver back aoa 0 \ipeverse ven + Reverse ight Pltavollverback andl ole, « [8] GRADUAL TURNING -AQuUS! he amount that the lover is rated to adjust tho angle when turing. : Lerten Rotate the lever slightly to make @ gradual tum, and rotate it further to rica tum ata sharper angle Spin turn operation [4] SPINTURN cd) Pace the travel lever atthe N position and rotate the lever. ist IS] CHANGING SPEED ‘Adust the amount thatthe lever is operated to the front or eer. Recelerton etme Doce (Operate the lever sight from the N postion to travel atow speed, and / ‘operate itfurther to increase the spaed. Dr 292.4 DUMP CONTROL LEVER NTF + Always stop the machine before operating the dump body tothe dump positon. * Position a signalman to ensure safety in the surrounding erea, and follow his signals when carrying ‘out the dumping operation. | + Always operate the dump contol lever slowly. If the dump body is suddenly stopped or itis allowed to hit the frame when itis lowered, It will cause failures and will also cause problems of safety in the surrounding area. + When leaving the operator's compartment with the dump body raised, aways use the safely bar to prevent the dump body from coming down. |_Even when the engine is stopped, itis possible to lower the dump body. ‘Dump conto ver is usod to raise and lowe the dump body. ‘There aro thee operating posiions: RAISE, HOLD, and LOWER. ois 7 — aaa rS ame a + HOLD: tum tho lover tothe this postion to stop the dump body % ar hold in postion | + LOWER: Push the evar toronto lower the dump body. ‘k\When the contol lever is released, it automaticaly retums 1 the mses HOLD postion. 2.5 DUMP BODY TURN CONTROL LEVER > Applicable to MST-300VDR. PNAS + Be sure to stop the machine in advance when making turning operations of the dump body. ‘When operating the dump body turn control lever, be sure to lower the dump body in advance. Ifthe ‘dump body is tured while the dump body is in raised position, collapsing accident may occur or safety of the surroundings may be endangered, ‘+ When operating the dump body turn contro! lever, shift the engine speed down to low specd and. ‘operate it slowly. When the dump body is turned at a higher speed or when itis stopped abruptly, not ‘only falures may occur but also the safety of the surroundings may be endangered. ‘Dump body tur conto lever is used fo make tuning operations of he dump body. right Tur YO eer tuaN ‘There are three operating positions: LEFT TURN, HOLD, and RIGHT TOF. TURN. + LEFT TURN: Push the lever away. The dup body wil tum toward the lft site (courterlotnise) ans “HOLD: FReeurn the lever othe this position to stop the dump ‘body and holdin positon. “RIGHT TURN: Pullthe lever toward this side, The dump body wil urn towed the right side (clockwise) “% When the contol fever is released, it automatically returns to the HOLD postion. 2402.6 DUMP BODY SAFETY BAR PSN *IVitis necessary to go under the dump body to carry out inspection and maintenance, always use the ‘safety bar to prevent the dump body from coming down. + When using the safety bar, chock that the bar is fitted securely to the dump body holder. «The safety bar is a safety device used during inspection and maintenance. Do not use the safety bar to ‘support the dump body when replacing the dump cylinder, valve, hydraulic hoses, or other equipment. In such cases always support the dump body with a crane, ‘Salety bar (1) is a devico to ensue sataty during operations, and is used vwhon going under the dump body to camty out inspection and maintenance, a a810 anA CAUTION fuse. 2.7 FUSE BOX AT RADIATOR UPWARD PORTION. + Always turn the starting switch to the OFF position before replacing the fuse. + If the fuse is blown, always check for the cause in that circu and carry out repalrs bofore replacing the + When replacing the fuse, always replace it with a fuse of the same capacity. i 18es are used to protect the electrical equipment and wiring from burning ot {the fuse is corroded and there is white powder on it, replace it immediately. 1. Open the engine bonnet 6 Remove the coverotthe tase box bay Instat to tes Ue Setar] of the radiator, 8. Ingpsct and replace the fuses, } 4. The circuit for the fuses inside the fuse box are as shown in the tebe below. No. [_Capaciy Name of cat 1 | 15A | Paikingibrake relay Preheasng lamp, houmeter relay, fuel pump, 2 | 15a | engine water temperature gauge, engne ol pressure lamp, imer unit 3] 15A | Hilo speed range solecior relay 20A__| Turn signal flasher lay 5 | 20A _ | Lightng, lamps, how 2122.8 FUSIBLE LINK AT BATTERY PORTION | A CAUTION Always turn the starting switch to the OFF position before replacing the fuse. “If the fuse is blown, always check for the cause in that circuit and carry out repairs before replacing the fuse. | en replacing the fuse, always replace it with a fuse of the same capacity. [1] FUSE FOR CHARGING SYSTEM 7 (Check and replace this fusible link (1) if the battery charge lamp stays lighted up when the engine is running. 1 Fuse capacity: 45 A 1..Open the engine hood. 72 ESE ETO ATT TROT TSO WRT 3, Remove the transparent cover and check the fuses insido, 4 tfthe result ofthe inspection shows that theres any abnormal in the fuses, replace the whole case. [2] FUSE FOR ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM ‘Check and replace this fusible irk (2) i he engine doas not start (the starting motor is not actuated). 7 Fuse capacity: 45 A 1. Open the engine hood, 2, Release the lock and take out fusible link (2). 3, Remove the transparent cover and check the fuses inside. 4. Ifthe resuat ofthe inspection shows that there is any abnormality inthe fuses, replace the whole case, 2432.9 OPERATOR'S SEAT A CAUTION * Adjust the operator's seat before operations. Always adjust the operator's seat after Ithas been used | by another operator. * Adjust the operator's seat so that you can operate the travel lever easily with your back against the ‘seat backrest. + Never adjust the seat when traveling. [1] SLIDING (orwasd-backward) ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATOR'S SEAT ‘When carrying out this agustment, be sue to siton the seat andl use the ‘ever (3) being postioned on the right site atthe lower section in the front sida of the seat. 1. Keeping tha lever (8) pulect toward the right side, adjust the position of [te seer ae CEE EFT SETICTO TS OST TIF 2. Afr releasing the lover (3) push the seat sighly to lock the postion of the seat. [2] TURNING (Girecton of seat) OPERATION OF OPERATOR'S SEAT FRAME: ‘The operators seat can be rotated to fave direct to the front or directly tothereas. 1. Release lock (1) ane pul up operato’s seat (2) towards the travel lover. 2, Rotate operator's seat (2) 180° 10 lace the opposite diection. 3. Lower operator's seat (2) and apply [oc (1). ata2.10 ENGINE HOOD: i \When canying out inspection and maintenance of tne engine or when clearing the radiator fins or oll cooler fins, or when carrying out inspection and maintenance around the battery and fuse box, do as Tolows to open the engine hood. 1. Release tock (1) witnkey and pull up hood 2) towards the front ofthe machine. 2. Aller completing inspection and maintenance, lower hood (2) to the rear ofthe engine and lock up lock (1) with key securely. 2.11 OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER, ‘When carrying out inspection and maintenance ofthe fan bet, do as | totons tore move the operator's compartrrent ste corer - Femove 7 mounting bots (1), then remove side cover (2). 2. After completing inspection and maintenance, set side cover (2) in position and tighten with mounting bots (1). 2.12 ENGINE REAR SIDE COVER ‘When replacing the ‘uel filer and air cleaner element, remove two. ‘covers (1), (2) as folows. 1, Remove 5 mounting bolts (4), then remove cover (2). 7% When removing cover (1), remove cover (2) fist, 2. Remove 6 mounting bots (3), then remove cover (1) 8. After comploting inspection and maintenance, set cover (1) and cover (2) n postion, then tighten each with their mounting bots. 2.13 UNDERCOVER ‘When changing the engine oll or when replacing the engine oll iter, remove the undercover a folows. 1. Satta garage jack under the center of undercover (1). 7 Put wooden blocks on the supporting portion of the jack to prevent ‘Gamage to undercover). ‘2. Remove 6 mounting bolts (2), lower the jack, remove underoover (1), |, ‘hen pull it out from under the machine. © A 0870 3. After completing inspection and maintenance, set undercover (1) on ‘0p of th jack, push itunder the machine to te mounting posiion, ‘then tighten with mounting bolts (2). 2453. OPERATION 3.1 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE [1] WALK-AROUND CHECK AWARNING * Check carefully that there are no dead leaves, waste paper, oi, grease, or other flammable materials ‘around the battery or the mutter, or other parts of the engine which reach high temperatures. These flammable materials can cause fre. * Check carefully that there is no leakage of oi! or fuel from the hydraulic hoses or fuel hoses. if any ‘cracks, deformation, or other abnormalities are found, repait them immediately. These problems will ‘cause fre, abnormalities in travel, or problems with raising or towering the dump body. + Always use the handrails and steps when getting on or off the machine, ‘oloring pois + Check for dea leaves, wast peper, dust, oo groase a places which rach high temperatures. + Check for loose or missing bolts, nuts, or connecting pins. + Check for leakage of fuel, or coon. + Check for hanging electrical wires or loose connections. >kApplicable to MST-300VD @ y 246Applicable to MST-300VDR(1) Checkin engine bonnet (Check for dead leaves, waste paper, dust, oil, grease, or other flammable materials, and check for leakage of fuel, ©], or coolant from the engine. Remove any flammable materials, and repair ary abnormalities. ‘Check farhanging electrical wires, loose connectons, or signs of bums around the starting motor, altemator, battery, or battery relay. Repair any abnormality (2) Checkinside front grit CGheck the front suave of the racktor and ol cooler for deed leaves, waste paper, dust, or othor flarmabio "mates of materials which cause clogging. Remove any such materia’. (3) Check undercarriage (rubber crawler, track roller, carrier roller, sprocket, idler) any ebnormalties. (4) Check under machine (Check he hycraulic tank and fuel ank fr leakage, and check the ground under the machine fortes of ol ul, or ‘coolant. any signs of leekage are found, check fo the source ofthe leakage andl cepair ary abnormally. ‘Check for lose or missing nuts and bolt fom the undercover and other parts, and ighlen necessary. (6) Check dump body, safety bar (Check for any wear, breeks, or eracks. Check for any loose or missing nuts, bolts, or comecting pins. Tighten i neoassary and repair ary abnormalities. (Check for any leekage of of from the hycrauic hoses or hydraubc cylinders, and repair any abnormal. (6) Check mirrors, lamps, instrument pane! (Chodk for ary damage tothe minors, lamps, or meters, and repair or replace if thoreis any abrormaly, (7) Check ROPS canopy (Chek for any breaks, or cracks. Check for any loose or missing nuts, bolts, Tighten it noessary and repair any ebromalts. . 248[2] CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before stating the engine atthe beginning of the day's work, cary out the folowing checks before starting and checks whan required. Fr dots of the checks before starting, checks when required, and other maintenance, see "MAINTENANCE” 1. Checks when required (1) Check, adjust rubber caer tension (2) Check rubber crawier for damage, wear (8) Clean, replace ar cleaner (4) Clean inside of coofng system (change coolant) (6) Check, clean radiator fins, oll ocofe ins 2.Checks before starting (ty Bheckacktoootant (2) Check, act fuel (8) Check, ad engine lubvicating oi (4) Ched, add oil to hydraulic tar (©) Check and adjust an bok tension : (6) Check electice witing (7) Check operation o switches, lamps, gauges (€) Check operation of hom [3] ADJUST OPERATOR'S SEAT AWARNING * Adjust the operator's seat before operations. Always adjust the operator's seat after it has been used by another operator. * Adjust the operator's seat so that you can operate the travel lever easily with your back againet the seat backrest. + Never adjust the seat whon traveling. * Always lower the armrest and fasten the seat belt before starting operation, ‘The armrest and seat belt are installed to prevent the danger of the operator falling from the operator's ‘seat if the machine tips at an angle when traveling. For details of adusting the operators seat, see "29 OPERATOR'S SEAT” 2193.2 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Choke thatthe travel levers atthe N positon, * 2. Check thatthe parking breke switch is pushed in ‘3. Check that the dump body is completely lowered and thal the dump ‘contr! fever is atthe HOLD position, ‘Applicable to MST-300VDR 4. Check hat the dump body is being positoned steightfomvard tothe machine and that the dump body tum contol lever Is at he HOLD postion, 2-20 rasre10 HOLD HAASA500E3.3 STARTING ENGINE AWARNING engine. Check thal there are no persons or obstacles in the surrounding area, then sound the hom and start the + When starting the engine, be sure to press the parking brake Switch to set It to the STOP position. The engine cannot be started without setting the parking brake switch to this STOP position. +o not crank the starting motor continuously for more than 10 seconds. IT the engine does not stat, walt for at least 30 seconds before iryinig to start again. [1] NORMAL STARTING 1. Pull the engine thts lever back and set fo the mictrange speed positon. 2. Insert the kay in the staring switch, and tum to the START poston, 3. Alter the engine stats, eleasa the kay. ‘The key wil retum automaticaly tothe ON poston. 221[2] STARTING ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER ‘When stating the engine in cold tomperalures, do as fofows. 1. Pull the engine throttle lever back fuly and set to the high speed postion 2. Insert the key nthe starting switch, tun ito the HEAT positon, chock {hat the preheating indicator lamp on the operating panel ighis up, ‘and wait unlit goes out, |___bll. tha cutsida.ai-toncporaiurs ie -6 dagrees.C-04069-oontinue-the- Lom 0 gem ch A \ Taasesose —~ preheating for another five seconds after the preheating indcator lamp goes out. 3. When the preheating indicator goes out, tum the key to the START poston and start the engine. 4. Alter the engine stats, release the key. 2k The key wil retum automatically 1 the ON position. 2.22 Ne o™ he “ OFF gy ga |[S] AFTER STARTING (warming-up operation) Carry out warming-up operation at a light load level until the pointer of the engine water temperature [gauge goes into the green range and do not make sudden acceleration of the engine. Aer the engine starts, ay out the warmiing-up operation as follows. 1. Push the engine throtle ever forward, set the engine to low speed, aretrun for approx. 5 minutes under no load. Low spead dese igh speed TSE 2. Pul the engine thot lever back, raise the engine o a mic-ange speed, andirun for approx. § minutes under no lad. "Low nag gy Mlrance coed 8, Oporate dump contol lever 1 the RAISE postion, reise the dump body to the maximum height and run the engine in his colton for approx. 5 minutes. ‘Koap dump contro lever atthe RAISE postion. 4, Keep dump contol lever at the RAISE positon, push the engine {hrotte lever down further to run the engine at high speed, and un the {engine in his condition for 2-5 minutes. HOI Raise J SF _onesess0e ‘This operation warms up the hycraulc oll and makes the cperaton of the travel and dump body smooth 5. Chede that the instrument panel gauges, monitor and charge lamps ‘work noma. 6. Chedk that there is no abnormally inthe exhaust gas color, engine 10580, oF vbration, 2233.4 MOVING MACHINE OFF * Check that there is no one in the area arouhd the machine before starting. Check particularly carefully around the dump body at the rear of the machine. + When starting the machine off, check that the surrounding area is safe, and sound the horn to inform people that you are starting. When starting the machine off, operate the travel lever gradually. The more the travel lever is operated, the faster the machine will travel. Do not start the machine off suddenly. | + When starting uphill on slopes, always start in the low speed range and run the engine at high speed. Keep the travel lever as close as possible tothe N positon. + When traveling forward downhill, if the angle of the slope goes above a certain range, the SLOPE CAUTION lamp on the instrument panel lights up and the slope alarm buzzer at the rear of the operator's compartment sounds to war the operator. Wis dangerous to start the machine off with the dump body loaded if the slope alarm buzzer sounds. Redure the engine to low speed, set the travel fever close to the N position; and start the machine off —careteay- t 1. Pull the engine throtle lever back and run the engine at a michrange mr Low speed Mid-range speed 2, Pullthe parking brake switch to release the parking brake. 7 A. (Oo \ ) 3. Opera the rave lever gradually and stat the machine off slowly FORWARD stem 2.243.5 SHIFTING SPEED RANGE, CHANGING BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE SUZ) When traveling, select a travel speed to match the travel surface and ground condition * When traveling on a slope, be sure to set the travel speed range to the low spood range. Also, when traveling on a slope, travel straight forward. “When going down a slope, always travel in the low speed range. Run the engine at low speed and ‘operate the travel lever 10 a position less than 12 of the full stroke from the N position. Traveling at ‘excessive speed is dangerous and will cause overrunning. + When traveling up a slope, always travel in the low speed range. Run the engine atthe rated speed and ‘keep the travel lever close to the N position. Always travel directly up the slope. + lla dangerous state occurs by any possibility, and when it becomes necessary to stop the machine urgently, press the parking brake switch to set It to the STOP position or tum the engine starting ‘switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. + When switching between: FORWARD and REVERSE, at I the rection of rave is shied suddenly between FORWARD and REVERSE, I wil causo falures |_ suchas revorse rotation of the engine. + When switching the travel speed range, atays stop the machine frst before operating the switch 1] CHANGING SPEED The tal speed can be changed by chang the amount that he | Asceoabon vam secaeraon travel overs operate 4 + The closer tho tavel over sto the N poston, the lower the revel speed, ; 5 * The futher fhe travel levers ftom the N positon, the higher the travel « spoed utes {2} SHIFTING BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE ‘The diocton of wavel can be changed by changing the dlecton of cperaton ofthe trav! lever. ™ reverse * When the travel lever is pushed forward, the machine wil travel e forward, + When the tavel levers pulled back, the machine wil rave in reverse [3] SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED RANGES The travel speed range is changed by operating the Hi-Lo speed range selector sich. When the switch is pushed to the rear, the mechanism inside the travel ‘motor fs switched, the machine enters the high speed range, and the Imacine rave aigh speed Low speed #=b High specs At the same time, the high-speed travel lamp on the instrument panel XMAS?S20E Sighs upto show thal he machines avelng inthe high speed ange + When fe sich pusherto the nye mechanism sie the wave | "molris sched, andthe machine enesthe low speed range. Atte sae ne, he ihspoet tal anon esa pare Kes ‘908s oUt fo show that the machine Is traveling in the low speed range. | ez atnosano 2:253.6 STEERING MACHINE PTI im the machine sharply at high speed; do not carty spin turns unless necossary. This will damage the crawler and hydraulic equipment, and there is also danger that the machine may hit other objects. * The machine may slip to the side if itis tumed on a slope, so avoid turning on slopes as far as possible, Be particulary careful about turing on soft ground of clay ground. + When traveling forward downhill if the angle of the slope goes above a certain range, the SLOPE CAUTION lamp on the instrument panel lights up and the slope alarm buzzer at the rear of the ‘operator's compartment sounds to warn the operator. tis dangerous to turn with the dump body loaded if he slope alarm buzzer sounds, Dump the load immediately to empty the dump body, then tum slowly. + ita dangerous stato occurs by any possibilty, and when it becomes necessary to stop the machine urgently, press the parking brake ewitch to set it to the ON (STOP) position or tum the engine starting _swich to the OFF position to stop the engine. [1] TURNING ANGLE ‘The turning angle fs determined by the amount hat the wavellver is rotated. Tho more the tavel lever is rolata, the sharper the tuming ange becomes. + When canying outa gradual tum, push the travel lover to the frontend ‘otal it sighly in the droction ofthe tun. + To make a shasp tum, push the tavel ever to he front and ota the travel ever tly nthe ditection of the tum, +o tur o the lt when travalng forward, ole the vavellever tothe left. To tum tothe right when traveling tower, rotate the travel lever to te tigh >To tum tothe lot when traveling in reverse, rotate the travel lever 10 {he roy To twmto the right when tavelnginreyerse, role the travel lever to thet >aaisaes [2] SPIN TURN ‘oep the travellover atthe N poston and rotate the ravol lever. Tholelt and right rubber crawlers will rotate in opposte directions and the ‘machine wil carry outa spin tun, ‘The further the travel lever is rotata, the faster the spoed of tuming wal be, + To carry out a spin um to the let rotate the travel lever to the let + To camry outa spin tun to the right, rotate the travel lover othe ight 2:263.7 STOPPING MACHINE PATNI wvoid stopping suddenly, Always leave room to spare when stopping. * Never use the parking brake to stop the machine. Using the parking brake will cause the machine to stop suddenly and will also damage the machine. ‘When stopping, do not return the travel lever past the N position. If the travel lever is moved past the N positon, itwill use failures such as reversorotation ofthe engine. | FRotum the travel lever to the N postion. The hytruiic brake is automatically appied and the machine will stop. Taaniseat 3.8 EMERGENCY STOPPING MACHINE PSNI) {ta dangerous state occurs by any possibilty, and when it become urgently, press the parking brake switch to set itto the STOP position to the OFF position to stop the engine. it 7 “There are folowing 2 methods when making an emagoncy slop of the ‘machina. + Push in the parking brake switch o apply the parking breke, Z oO» J ae + Tum back the startling switch key to the OFF position to stop the ore a OFF ou ® ome ons 3.9 PARKING MACHINE PNW Ne Choose firm, level ground to park the machine, tthe machine must be parked on the slope, apply the parking brake and block the tracks to prevent the machine from moving, Press the pasking brake swatch in to apply the parking brake, 2273.10 STOPPING ENGINE “Do not stop the engine before Ithas properly cooled down. Stopping the machine betore itcools down \willshorten the service life of the engine. Never stop the engine suxidenly except in emergency. + Ifthe engine has overheated, do not stop it suddenty. Run the engine at a mid-range speed and _graduslly cool it down before stopping the engine. 1. Push the engine throttie lever to the front o reduce the engine speed andirun the ongine ating for 6 minutes cool the engine down, | Low speed gemma speed = BaeAss1e 2. Retum the kay inthe stating switch to the OFF position. f ' oF 3.11 CHECKS AFTER STOPPING ENGINE * Cay out a walk-around check and check the undercarriage, dump body, and bodywork; check also for leakage of oll and water. If any abnormality is found, repair it, ++ Fill the fuel tank with fuel. + Remove any dead leaves, waste paper, or other flammable materials irom around the engine that may cause fire. + Remove any mud or snow stuck to the undercarriage or dump body. 3.12 LOCKING Toprevent vandalism, tho folowing locations can be locked. Toprevert vandals, the following locations can be locked. (1) Fuol tank tiles cap ‘% Tho key is ctferent from the starting key. _— (2) Engine hood + The keys citferent rom the starting key. 2:283.13 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING PANE) serious injury or accident. [1] PERMISSIBLE WATER DEPTH ‘When operating in water, do not ft the bottom surface of the engine ail an go below the water surc. Always follow these precautions when traveling. Failure to follow these precautions may lead to a [2] USE OF PARKING BRAKE When stopping the mactine retum the travel lever to the N positon. ‘The hydraulic brake inside the HST is automaticaly applied to stop the machine. "Never use tha parking brake fo sop the machine, Using the parking brake will not only stop the machine suddenly, but wil also cause allure ofthe travel motor: Do not use the parking brake to stop the machine except when itis Necessary t stop the machine suddenly in emergancies. [3] PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENGINE STOPS ON SLOPES fhe engine stops oma slope, do as flows. 1. Return the wavel lever tothe N positon 2. Press the parking breko swichto the ON (STOP) postion. “Check tha the parking brake lamp igh up. 3, Start the engine again [4] PRECAUTIONS WITH FUEL LEVEL ON SLOPES Ihe fue! lave inthe fuel tank is tow and the machine is on a sope or there is swaying, the engine may suck in ae, which may cause the engine to stop. -Abvays maintain suf love of ue nthe ful tank. [5] PRECAUTIONS FOR OIL LEVELS ON SLOPES. ‘When traveling or caying out operations on steep slopes, check the oil ‘evel in the hydraulic tank and engine, and add ol tothe high level. ‘This will prevent failure caused by ack of 229 sabeo124. HANDLING DUMP BODY 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY SES + Always stop the machine before operating the dump body to the dump position. + Position a signalman to ensure safely in the surrounding area, ad follow his signals when carrying ‘ut the dumping operation. + Always operate the dump control lever slowly. I he dump body is suddenly stopped or itis allowed to hit the frame when itis towered, it will cause failures and will also cause problems of safely in the surrounding area. ‘When leaving the operator's compartment with the dump body ralsed, always lock the dump control tover. ‘addition, use the safety bar to prevent the dump body from coming down, Even when the engine is stopped, itis possible to lower the dump body. (paras the dump body as follows. + Th furthor tho Gump contol lever is operated, ho faster the dump body wil move. Low Spe64 gam soe “kWhen the dump conto! lover is released, it automaticly retums 0 the HOLD position, = 1, Stop the machine completly, For deals, see "37 STOPPING MACHINE" 2. Pulte thot lover back and raise the engine speed sufcienty, ‘3. Pull the dump contol lever up. The dump body wil ise. ‘eWhen the dump body comes near to the max. height, push the ‘dump contol lever down to reduce the speed of the dump body, 4. Push the dump contol lever (1} down. The dump body wil go down, When the dump body comes near to the frame, pul the dump ‘control lever up to reduce the spead ofthe dump body. 2:304.2 TURNING OPERATION OF DUMP BODY Applicable to MST-300VDR PSNI + Be sure to stop the machine in advance when making turning operations of the dump body. + When operating the dump body turn control ever, be sure to lower the dump body in advance. If the ‘dump body is turned while the dump body is in raised position, collapsing accident may occur or ‘safety ofthe surroundings may be endangered. + When operating the dump body turn control lever, shift the engine speed down to tow speed and ‘operate it siovily, When the dump body is turned ata higher speed or when it is stopped abruptly, not only fllures may occur but also the safety ofthe surroundings may be endangered. ‘When making turning operations of the dump body, folow tho Provoduro indicated below. tuming speed! the dump body will become, Low: Peedi Eran9e ‘speed ‘When the contol lever is released, it automaticaly retums to the HOLD position. 1. Stop the machine completely. For details, see "3.7 STOPPING MACHINE”, 2. Pull the engine toitle lever baok and raise the engine speed trom ‘ow speedo arouncl medium speed. 3. Pull the lever toward this side. The dump body wil tum toward the right side (clockwise). 4, Push the lever away. The dump body will tum toward the lef side (countercloctwise). = _xwnsrsvoe LEFT TURN [== RIGHT TURN ae 231 .4.3 OPERATING SAFETY BAR AWARNING + If itis necessary to go under the dump body to carry out inspection and maintenance, always use the ‘safety bar to prevent the dump body. from coming down. + When using the safety bar, check that the bar is fitted securely to the dump body holder. + The safety bar isa safety device used during inspection and maintenance. Do not use the ‘safety bar to ‘support the dump body when replacing the dump cylinder, valve, hydraulic hoses, or other equipment. In such cases always support the dump body with a crane. ‘When setting the safety bar in position, never start the LOWER position. this is done, the safety bar wil hit the dump body and may break. ‘and operate the dump contro! lever to the [IJINSTALLING SAFETY BAR 1. Reise the dump body to atleast 45 degrees. For delals, see “4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY” 2. Raise safety ber (1) and soit in holder (2) inthe botom surtace ofthe dump body. 3. Stop the engine and push the dump contol ever down. The dump body wi go down urderits own weight “ho cump body does not go down under it own weigh, slat the engine and aparale te dump conto! lever to lower it 10 a point \where the dump body end safty ba silldonol come into contac. [2] REMOVING SAFETY BAR 1, Raise the dump body fully. For detais, see "4.1 OPERATING DUMP Bob: 2. Retur safety bar (1) to the fixed postion on op ofthe frame, 2.324.4 PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION PEN) ‘Always follow these precautions when carrying out operations. Failure to follow these precautions may lead to a serious injury or accident. [1] PRECAUTIONS FOR JOBSITES + AS far as possible, selec fim, level ground, When working on slopes or extremely uneven ground, the change in the center of gravity when the dump is ‘operated may cause the machine tip over. + As far as possiole, avoid the edge o ils or ground which may collapse. | work must be cetied out in such places, set up blocks to prevent the machine from going near the edge or near + When dumping a load from a high point, eays positon a signalman and follow the signals. ‘The signalman must always check the safety ofthe dumping point careuly [2] PRECAUTIONS FOR LOAD + Donot overload the machine. Do not fit side racks or plates, or mak other modifications to extend the size of the dump body fo intease the load, + When loading the dump body, always spread the load uriformly. Loading the dump body unevenly will cause instability and may cause the machine to tip over. * Be careful not to et the loading bucket or crane hook hit the dump body or taps. + When loading large rocks, st oa the dump body wih fine sci, then load the rocks ontop ofthat. + When handing long objects, such as ogs or steel beams, load careluly and pay carelu consideration tothe center ‘of gravity 90 thatthe load does not cotepse or sway excessively during hauling operations. Tie down such loads securely with rope, necessary, use blocks and take steps to prevent the fope trom sipping. * When loading stacks of U-shaped ditch ners or concrete biocks, lay a steel sheet and seoure with rope, and take ‘other steps to prevent the load from sloping, 2:335. HANDLING RUBBER CRAWLER | 5.1 FEATURES OF RUBBER CRAWLER | ‘Tho properties of the material used forthe rubber crawlers gives it mary advantages, such as low vibration high ravbar pul, and ease of hancling. ‘Make sure that you fully understand the advantages of rubber craters, and folow the content of 5.2 PROHIBITED. | OPERATIONS FOR RUBBER CRAWLER’ and 53 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING RUBBER CRAWLER" to ‘extond the service Ie ofthe rbber crawlers and to realize the maximum advantages ofthe rubber crawler 5.2 PROHIBITED OPERATIONS FOR RUBBER CRAWLER + Tuming operations or other operations on hard rocky ground, ‘extremely rough rockbed, in places with many tree stumps, on stee! +——10ds.ar steal scrap, cr-placas.uith many.charpcbjecie-oren-coneroto—| ‘surfaces will cause damage tothe rubber shoo. * On riverbed or other jobstes where there are large numbers of rocks Of diferent sizes, the rocks will gat caught in the rubber shoe and ‘damage the shoe oF cause itto come off the roller. + Do not let oi, tual, or chemical solvent get on the rubber shoe, Do not ravelin places where there is oll on the road surface. + Do not let the machine enter any place where the ground is at high temperature, such as on asphal or steel plates that have been tet in the suncor i pices where there have been tres. area's + When puting the machine in leng-temm storage (3 months or more), sere the machine indoors where Il is outof direct sunlight and ran, 2:845.3 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING RUBBER CRAWLER AWARNING ‘Alviays follow these precautions when using rubber crawlers. Failure to follow these precautions may lead to a serious injury or accident. + Donot make sharp tums on concrete surfaces, + Donotoperate the machine in such away that he rubber rack scrapes against concrete wals, + Sudden changes of direction will cause damage and premature wear ‘othe rubber shoes, so avoid sudden tuins as far as possible, + Avoid traveling and turing in places where there is a large sdge. ‘When ravaling over a ridge, approach the ridge ata right angle. + As fares possiie, avoid handing oad that produce oll when crushed (soy beans, com, vegetables, ec) I the machine is used for handling ‘such products, be sure to wash the tack thoroughly alr use, + When handling foeds such as sall, ammonium sulphate, potassium Chiorie, potassium sulphate, or phosphates, be sure to wash the track thoroughly ater use. * On snow or trozen road surfaces, the rubber shoe wil slip very easily ‘Be careful also ol sipping when traveling or operating on slopes. * To prevent the rubber shoe from coming off, alvays chedk that the tension is correct I the tension is too loose, the rubber shoe will come off and there will ‘be abnormal waar o the steel core and sprocket I the tension i to tigh, the travel speed willbe reduced and there wil 'be premature wear or damage tothe undercarriage. 2:356. TRANSPORTATION 6.1 LOADING, UNLOADING WORK AWARNING + Make sure the ramp has sulficlent width, length and thickness to enable the machine to be safely loaded and unloaded. Ifthe ramp sags appreciably, reinforce it with blocks, etc. ‘+ When loading and unloading the machine, park the traler on a fat firm roadbed. Keep a fairly long distance between the road shoulder and the machine. + Remove the mud from the undercarriage to prevent the machine trom slipping to the side on slopes. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and ftee of grease, oll, ce and loosen materials. «= Never change the direction of travel when on the ramps. I itis necessary to change direction, drive off ‘the ramps and correct the direction, then drive on fo the ramps again 1. Apply the brake securely tothe tuck or trailer arc put bloxks CORRECT under the tires to prevent the machine from moving. eer 2. Sol tho ramps so thatthe canter ofthe machine is aligned with the tuck or rer, and fx securely in poston. ‘Check thatthe lot and right ramps are a the same height 3. Align the machine wit the ramps, afd drive up or down the rasmps sly to the kad or unioa the machin. 4. To prevent the mactine from moving curing tansportation, put | Dance between amps wooden blocs under the font end rear ofthe rubber crawl aed secure the machine with chains or wire rope. Be particulary careful to secureit so that itcannot sis to the side, 6.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOADING AWARNING When loading and unloading the machine, park the trailer on a flat firm roadbed. Keep a fairly long distance between the road shoulder and the machine. ‘Altar loading the speciied positon, secure the machine as folows. 1. Lower the dump body slowly. 2, Push the parking brake switch in to apply the parking brake. '3. Retum the engine throttle lever tothe low-speed position, tum the starting switch 10 the OFF position and stop the ‘engine. Remove the starting key. 4. When transporting the machine, place reclanguiar imber undemeath the front and rear tack shoes 10 prevent the machine from moving about. Also, hold it down with chains or rope. Be particulary careful to ensure that the ‘machine does not slp sideways. 6.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION 7 Ned Determine the route for transporting the machine by taking into account the width, height and weight of [the machine, ey all state and local laws governing the weight, wish and length of a load. Ooserve al regulations goveming wide loads. 2967. COLD WEATHER OPERATION 7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE It the temperature becomes low, it becomes dificult to start he engine, and the coolant may freeze, so do as {otows. [1] FUEL AND LUBRICANTS (Change to fuel and ol with low viscosity fora components. For dots of the spectied viscosity, see “MAINTENANCE 3. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE" [2] COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO IN COOLING WATER FRINMTESZE TS TANIMIGDIS, So Resp Waway from lames, Never smoke when handling anilreezo. ‘Antifreeze is added to the caolant to prevent the water from freezing when the machine is not being used. ‘Never use methanol, ethanol, or propanol-basod antifreeze. To prevent engine overheating, ust, cowosion freezing inthe coating system, use a mitre ct long file coolant with tap water for engine cooting weter. ‘The coolant serves anlixusl ant-comosion, and antieeze. should be used year around. ‘The coolant mature ratio must be 30% or higher to ensure anirust and anti conosion properties. ICOOLANT MIXTURE RATIO] Use the folowing table 2s a guide. The table shows examples when the amount of cooling water's 9 ites (238 US a) 1.98 UK gal _ lem Uni E Dago | 10 5 2 re eee Deg 4 5 4 "3 t titer "27 a7 32 36 Amount of ecole US cat [_o7i o7i 085 096 Ukoat | 08 059) 070 079 Utter 83 63 58 54 Arountotcooingwater [US gal | __1.67 187 1.58, 148 Usa | __139 138 128 119 Coolant nae rao % 30 30 5 #0 ‘When the vehico is delivered, the cooling waters mixed wh 30% log He coolant ofthe brand! as shown below. COOLANT GREEN (ENECS): Nonamtine ype 297[S] BATTERY A DANGER + To avokd gas explosions, do not bring fre or sparks near the batery. + Battery elecrolye Is dangerous. If it gols in your eyes or on your skin, wash I off with large amounts, cof water, and consulta doctor. \When the ambient temperature drops, the capacity ofthe battery wil also dop. the batery charge ratio is low, the ‘oateryelectoiye may freeze. Maintain the battery charge as close as possible to 100%, an insulate it agains cold ‘temperature so thatthe machine can be started easly the next morning, ‘Measure the spectc gravity and calculate the rate of charge fom the folowing conversion tabla, Temp. of battery alectrolvie ideg C (dog F) Fete ol hae 0) ot — ose) rot Sy 18 128 123 130 131 90 136 127 128 129 80 1.24 125, 126, 127, 5 123 124 135 126) 7.2 AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK Toprevent mud, water, or the undercarriage fram treezing and making itimpossbl for the machine 12 move on tho folowing morning, always observe the following preceutions. * Mucl anel water on the machine body shoulbe completely removed. This i to prevent damage tothe seal caused ‘by mud or dit geting inside the seal wit frozen drops of water. * Pari the machine on conerets or hard ground. I his isimpossioe, park the machine on wooden boards. + Open the drain valve and drain any water colected inthe fuel system to preventit trom freszing. “As the battery cepacty drops markedly in low temperatures, cover the battery or eemoveit rom the machine, keep ‘tina warm place, and instal it again the next moming, + lf electrolyte level i found low, ad cstiled water in he morning before beginning work, Do not add the water aftor day's work $0 as fo prevent Mud in the battery from freezing in the right. 7.3 AFTER COLD WEATHER ‘When season changes and the weather becomes warmer, do as folows. ‘+ Replace the fuel and oil or all parts wih ol ofthe viscosity specified, For detas, see “MAINTENACE 3,USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE", * for any reascn permanent antiteeze cannot be used, and an ety! iyo! base entieeze (winter, one season ‘ype) is used instead, or ino antireeze is used, dain ne cooling system completoy, then clean out the inside of ‘he cooling systom thoroughly, andl with feosh water. 2:388. LONG-TERM STORAGE 8.1 BEFORE STORAGE ‘When puting the machine in storage for more than one month, do as follows. * Alter every partis washed and diied, tne machine shall be housed in a dry building. Never leave i outdoors. Incase itis incispensable to leave it outdoors, park the machine on the fal ground and cover it wih canvas otc, + Completely fil the fuel tank, kibrcale and change the oll before storage. * Apply a thinccoat of grease to meal surface ofthe hyctaulc piston rods and the idler adusting ros, + Disoomnect he nagative terminals ofthe battery and cover it, or remove il rom the machine and store it sopavately. + Ifthe temperature wil go below 0 deg C, add ant-freeze to the cooling waler ‘When not using antifreeze, drain al the cooling water, and pul a "No coolant” signin the operators compartment, 8.2 PRECAUTIONS DURING ST( ‘ORAGE A WARNING '¥ warming-up operation must be cartied out inside a building, open the windows and doors to ensure {good ventilation and prevent gas poisoning. * When the machine sin long-term storage, stat the engine once a month and cany oul the warming-up operation thoroughly, 'n addition, move the machine for a short distance, and carry out the raise and lower operation thoroughly for the ‘uurp body. “ifthe cooling water hess been drained fom the machine, vas fil wth cookng water belore starting he engine. Before operating the dump body, wipe off the enat ot grease from the piston rods ofthe hydraulic oylinders, 8.3 PRECAUTIONS AFTER STORAGE Canty out the folowing prooedure when using the machine atte long-term storage. + Wipe of the coat of grease rom the piston 1ods ofthe hycraule evinces. + Femiove the drain plugs from the hydraulic tank, fuel tank, engine ol pan, and travel motors, and drain the water. + Drain the water fom the engine ol iter, fuel filer, and hydraulic tine filter. * Canty out the checks betore starting and warm up the machine thoroughly, then cheok all parts of the machine carefuly. 2:399. HANDLING BATTERY When handing batteries, aways do as folios, A DANGER * Before working with the baltery, stop the engine and fun the key in the starting switch to the OFF position. When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses. When disconnect + Batteries generate hydrogen gas, o there Is canger of | Meat tono gor ‘explosion, 6 Do not smoke, use a fighter, or create any spark near the SR battery. + Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. If you get acid ‘on yourself, immediately flush the area with large amounts. of water. tt acid gets into your eyes, fush them Immediately \with large amounts of fresh water, then go to a doctor for | treatment: * When removing the battery first disconnect the negative (). | When nsaling instal terminal of the cable from the ground. (he poaie «feria ‘When installing, install the positive («terminal first r + lta too! touches the cable connecting the positive terminal ‘and the chassis, there is danger that it wll cause sparks, Do | not carry tools in your breast pocket. + Defective contact caused by loose battery terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion. Tighten the battery torminals securely. 9.1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING BATTERY * Always be carelul not io et the battery become dischargod. o not wal fo the battery o become discharged before recharging it; measure the specie gravity ofthe battory electrolyte beforehand and charge the battery It ecessary. ‘Always keeping the battery in good condition will extend the lle ofthe battery, * When operating the machine in high temperatures, check the level ofthe battery electrolyte at shorter intervals than specified for periodic inspection and maintenance. * When wring in low temperatures, the capaciy of the battery will diqp considerably, 0 maintain the batry ‘charge as close as possible o 100%, and insulate it against cold temperatures so tha the machine can be started easily he next mocring, When adding Gstiled water, 1 prevent the elects ftom freezing, always add the dstlled water immediately before starting operations on the folowing moming, 2-409.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERY The battery is installed infront of the fuel tank on the front right side of the machine. [1] REMOVAL 1. Open the engine hood. For details, see "2.10 ENGINE HOOD’. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from negative (-) terminal (1) for the ‘ground, then disconnect at positive (+) terminal (2). 3. Remove nuts (3) (left and right x 2), remove battery holder (4), then take out battery (5). [2]INSTALLATION Install the batteries in tho reverse order to removal. When connecting the battery cables, always instal the negative (-) Join a tha ground nd tact 9.3 PRECAUTIONS WHEN CHARGING BATTERY "the bate becomes discharged or the battery charge is lw, charge the batter. ‘To charge the battery when itis stil mounted on the machine, do as folows. NESS} Lis dangerous ifthe temperature of the battery electrolyte exceeds 45 deg C during charging, so stop charging and wait for the temperature to go down, + Disconnect the wiing from ihe battery terminals batore charging, ‘There is danger of abnormal vitage being applied tothe atemator and damaging i. When disconnecting the witing, always disconnact the negative () ternal witng fist; and when connecting tho wing, always conneet the negative (- terminal wicing ast. + During chaiging, remove al he plugs from the battery calls to alow any gas to escape. + When the charging is completed, siop the charging immediately. tthe battery is overcharged, overheating ofthe battery wil cause damage tothe batty. 2+ Relerence: Measure the specific gravity and calculate the rate of charge from the folowing conversion table. “Temp. of battery electrolyte [deg G (deg Fy) Ratedotcharge™) | | 01a | 10104) | 200) 100) 128 1.28 130) 13 90 1.26 127 128 129 80 124 125) 128 17 7% 123 1.24 125) 1.28 2a9.4 STARTING ENGINE WITH BOOSTER CABLE Itthe battery is ischarged anxi booster cables are used to sar the engine, dc as folows Pye -i58 + When connecting the cables, never lot the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals contact each other. + Make sure that there is no mistake in the booster cable ‘connection. ‘When the final connection is made to the negative (-) terminal, sparks will be generated, so do not connect to the Connect to the engine block. ‘safety glasses. + Be careful not to let the normal machine and problem machine contact each other. | Negative (, terminal of the baltery on the problem machine. + When starting the engine with a booster cable, always wear NOTICE ‘not corroded or damaged. +The size of the booster cable and clip should be suitable for the battery capacity. Check that they are +The battery on the normal machine must be the same capacity as that on the problem machine, [1] CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES + The numbers inthe lagram on he ight showsthe order for ‘connecting the cables. |. Meke sure thet the starting switches of ne nomial machine ‘and problem machine are both atthe OFF poston 2. Connect the cips at the ends of booster cable A to the Positive (+) erminal ofthe problem mactine and the normal ‘machine 3. Connect one ofp of booster cable B 10 the negative (-) termina ote normal machin 4.Connectthe other ofp of booster cate B othe engne block cl the problem machine 5. Start the problem mactine. [2] DISCONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLE “The numbbess in the ckagram on the sigh show the order for ‘connecting the cables. ‘When the engine on the problem machine stars, remove the cables in the reverse order to connecting, 242 Uy Battery of the nomgimachine = Engine block of ths problom machine "aL06a699 Batiery of he “problem machine Engine block of hs probiom machine Tloeer0010. TROUBLESHOOTING {tits fot that there is any abnormatiy, investigate the cause immectately and take the necessary action io prevent | any serious failure, 'tthe causo is unknown, ploase contact your dstbutor for repairs. When contacting your dstibutor, please give the machine serial number and engine number. 10.1 PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RELATED PARTS | Problem Main causes Remedy + Insufficient battery cherge + Charge Stating motor does not tum when * Delecive wing + Check, repair Staring snitch is umedio START | ‘eeiureinstartrgmoter, relay _* | «Contact your dstbutor = Fe msoncentbanery Crary ———}Tonarge Slarting motor tums, but cranks | | Defective ground connecion wing | = Cheok, repair engine slowy + Visoosty of engine ol is toohigh | + Chango to proper visoosity i + Lack of fuel » Check, add fue! Starting motor tums, but engine | « Airin fuelling Bleed air ‘does not stat + Faure in ful injacton pump + Contact your stibtor Standard height: 25 mm. 4 Wioar it: 8 mm + It there are cracks or deep cuts and the wire in the core of the rubber ‘crawler can be seen, replace the rubber crawler. 345[S] CLEAN, REPLACE AIR CLEANER WARNING * Never clean, or replace the air cleaner when the engine Is running. + When using compressed arto clean the element, there Is danger that dirt and dust may fy and get into eyes. Always wear safety glasses. ‘+ When cleaning the outer element, do not hitit or knock itagainst other objects. + Do not use the outer element ifthe folds or seal are damaged. + Replace the outer element with a new part if it has been cleaned three or four times, or itt has been Used for one year, When replacing the outer element, replace the Innor element atthe same time. * Alter cleaning the outer element, if the engine exhaust gas color is black or there is lack of power, saplcs fn outer lee. ‘When replacing the outer element, replace the ner element atthe same Sa Sas Sa TST AGAR TT ae STAT + METHOD OF CLEANING ELEMENT 1 Open tha engine toad. 2, Remove the engine rear side cover. 8. Loosen the air cleaner wing bok (1). 4, Remove and pullout the element (2) rom the engine rear sido cover 5. Direct dry compressed air (max. 0.68Mpa (max. 7 Kgl } from the inside of element along its folds ‘Then blow with air along the folds from the outside, anc! finally blow again rom the inside. 6. After cleaning the element, shine en electric ight bulb from the inside ‘and chad if ary smal holes o thin parts are found on the etament. It ‘such parts are found, replace the element 2. Set element 2) inthe body. €, Sethe wing bolt (1) and then tighten + REPLACING ELEMENT Remove the element and insial a new part For details, s2e Method of cleaning eloment[4] CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLING SYSTEM AND CHANGE COOLANT PSIG) | + Immecitely after the engine is stopped, the coolant Is at high temperature, so there is danger of bums. | ifyou drain the coolant immediately. Wall or the engine to cool down before draining the coolant. + Do not suddenly remove the cap when the radiator water temperature is high. Boling water will spurt out and cause burns. | Wait for the water temperature to go down before removing the cap. When removing the cap, tum it slovily to fully release the internal pressure, then remove the cap, NOTICE + Replace the cooling water (coolant) every year or 2000 running hours whichover comes first. * For the coolant mixture ratio of cooling Water, 8e@ “Operation 8, Cold Weather Operation” in [2] Coolant Mixture Ratio in Cooling Water “. Clean the cooling water circuit as follows, 4 Uso tap water for he coolar. Do not use river water, well water, or untreated wator supplies. 1. Stop the machine on level ground and stop the engine. 2. Open the engine hood. 7 83. Tum radiator cap (1) slowly to lull rlease the infomal pressure, and remove 4. Remove the undercover 5. Drain the water rom the folowing two places. (1) Open radiator drain valve (2) (2) Open the ain vave(on the engine For deta ofthe position ofthe drain valve on the engine, see the sepavete engine operation manuel. a ‘it there is antfiegze inthe coolant, pul containers to catch the water ews under each of the drain vahes, 6. Alter caining the water, close the vo drain valves opened in Step 5, then ac tap water through te wate flor to fi the racfator. 7. Opon the 2 drain valves in Step, then start the engine, run at low ding, and run water through the system to flush tfor10 minutes. “While runing water through the cooing system to fish, be careful to adjust the water flow so thatthe radiator is anvays ful : +x While running water trough the cooing system to fish it, be careful that he water supply hose does not sp Cut ofthe water er. : 8. After fusing the system, stop the engine, stop the wator supply, then dian the water. 8. Ate draining the water, close the 2 crain valves in Step 5, then ack clearing agent trough the water filer. ‘For detals ofthe method of sarin, see the instructions on the clearing agent 31710. After tushing with leaning agent, open tho 2 valves in Step 6, can the wale, ten stat the engine, un at iow icing, ancl tush wth water unl clean water comes out +k hile running water through the cooling system fo flush it, be careful fo adjust the wator flow so tat the radiator is always tl + Whie runing water through the cooing system to fish i be careful that he water supply hose does not sip ‘out the wator flr. 11. When clean water comes cut, stop the engine, and close the 2 drain valves in Step. 12, Adcitap water trough the wator fer to fil he radiator. 13. Start he engine, un fr 5 minutos at ow iing, then run fora tuber § minutes a igh ding fo remove tho ait from the coolant >kLeave the raciator cap removed when doing ths 14. Sop the engine, leave for approx, 3 minutes, then add tp water toner the top ofthe wale er, and tighten the -rackator cap 15, Remove the reservoir tank (8), cain the water being stored in the reservoir reservoir tank and, fr that, wash te inside ofthe tank. 16, instal the reservoir tank 3 othe original positon and remove the ‘ap (fo feedthe tap water toa level benweemthe FULL ne andthe LOW ne, Ate that, tighten the cap (4) securely 17. Close the engina hood. 18. Install the undercover. [5] CHECK, CLEAN RADIATOR, OIL COOLER FINS PSUs + Never inspect or clean the fins when the engine Is running, Always stop the engine before starting the operation. + When using compressed alr to clean the fins, there is danger that dirt and dust may fly and get into eyes. Always wear safety glasses. ‘+ When cleaning the fins, use compressed air at a pressure of less than 0.29Mpa (3 kgl/cm’}, and stand ‘away from the fins when directing the compressed air. {tthe compressed air is blown directly against the radiator or is blown at high pressure, the fins will be damaged and this will cause leakage of water or oll + When cleaning the fins, do nol use steam or water instead of compressed al. This causes clogging. 1. Open the engine hood. 2, Ched or mud, cit, dead leaves, or waste paper clogging radiator fins (1 oro cooker tins (2), 3.:11the result th inspcion shows that the fins are logged, blow wih ry compressed air (0.29Npa {3 kalo) loctean, 4, Close the engine hood. 3487.5 CHECK BEFORE STARTING [1] CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD WATER A WARNING When checking the coolant level and adding water, always carry out the operation atthe reserve tank. Never remove the radiator cap to check, If the result of the coolant level check shows that more water must be added than usual, there is probably a water leak, so search for the cause and repair the problem immediately. 1. Open the engine hood. 2. Check the lavel of thé section (9) of the reservoir tank to make eure ‘tral the cooling water lovel is between the "FULL" Ine and the LOW" tine. lithe cooing waters in short, food the tap wales 3, Remove tha cap (4) of the reservor tank (8) and feed tap waterunti the cooling water level comes up between the “FULL ine and the SLOW’ in. 4, Allo adding water, tighten cep (4) securely. 5. Close the engine hood. [2] CHECK FUEL LEVEL, ADD FUEL PVN ch=Aid | When adding fuel, never let the fuel overflow from the tank. This will cause fire. l 1. Check the fue! level vith level gauge (2) atthe side face of the fuel tank. 2, Release the tok on the cap (1) witha key end remove the cap (1) i from the fuel tank and ac fuel through the fel lr > 3. Chedk the breather hole on the inside ofthe cap, and it is clogged, washit 4. After adding uel, tighten the cap (1) securely anc lock up ith a ey. ‘x Always fil the fue tank after completing the day's operaton. 349[3] CHECK ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL LEVEL, ADD OIL. + CHECKING OIL LEVEL 7 1. Open the inspection cover (3) al the operator's compartment side cover. NX TO) 2, Pullout dipstick (1) and wipe the oil off witha cloth. i ‘3, Insert dipstick (1) fully into the gauge guide, then pull it out again. Da ern 4. The olllevel shouldbe between the top and bottom marks athe tp of dipstox (1). It the citlevelis below the bottom mark, add engine ol “FILLING WITH OIL 4. Open the engine hood. 2. Remove oap (2) and add engine ol. For details of the engine oil, see “3. USE OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” Use container with an attached hose when fling wth ol ‘8. Chack the olive again, and itis win the spected range, tghien ap (2) securely. 4. Close the engine hood. ‘5. losa the inspection cover (3). 3-20[4] CHECK OIL LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC TANK, ADD OiL 1 Chock the cil level wth level gauge (1) at the side ofthe hycreulic ark, ‘and check the condton of contamination of the ol. The oi level shouldbe within the range ofthe glass surface ol the gauge. 2. the ol oval low, remove cover (2) fom the hyekauil tan, then emove cap (3) andadd hydraulic ol through the ol ier. “For detals ofthe hydrauc ol, se2"3, USE OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” 3. Check the breather hole on the inside of cap (3), andi its clogged, wash it. 4. Altar adding ol ghien cap (8) securely, then install cover (2) [5] CHECK FAN BELT TENSION, ADJUST + CHECKING TENSION 1. Remove the operator's compartment side cover. 2. Press the fan bal at a point midway between fan pulley and atemator pulley with a finger pressure of approx. 58.8N {6 kg}. The deflection should be epprox. 10mm. 4. Ifthe deflection is excessive, see “ADJUSTING TENSION" below to adjustthe belt tension. + ADJUSTING TENSION +1, Loosen bolt (2) at the bottom of altemator (1) aiid adjustment bot (3). ‘2, Move alternator (1) so that the belt defiection is approx. 10 mm. 3. When the belt tension is correct, tighten bolt (2) at the bottom of the atemator (1) fis then Ughten adustment bot (2). +4, Check the belt tension again. For dla, so0 “CHECKING TENSION’ 5. Install the operator's compartment side cover. 321 CCrankshatt puloy —muasato[6] CHECK ELECTRIC WIRING Py cl ass {fany too! touches between the battery positive (+) terminal and the chassis, there Is danger that sparks will be caused. Do not put tools and other metal objects in your breast packet. They may fall out. (Open the engine hood and check the electic wing andthe electic components. + Check for oose battary terminals or ground wiring and for raves of short oreuls * Check for nose staring motor witing and for traces of shor circuits, * Check for loose alternator wing ane for traces of short circuits. ter checking, cose the engine hood. {71 CHECK OPERATION OF SWITCHES, LAMPS, GAUGES monitor lamps and charge lamp light up. + any lamp does not ight up, theres probably blown bulb or csconnecion, so please contact your cistibuor + Tum the stating snitch tothe ON positon and operate the ight switch tothe ON postion, and then check head lamps ight up. Thon operate tha head lamp switch io the HIGH BEAM positon and check head tarps light up at high beam. Also, operate the head lamp switch to the UPWARD positon to check if the HIGH BEAM of tho headlamp wil tun on, “it had lamps does not ight up, there is probably blown bub or disconnection, so please contac your dstibutr. “Tum he stating swich tothe ON posion, opera the turn signallemp switch and check that the tum signal larnps. fash. “if tum signal lamps does not flash, there is probably biown bulb or disconnection, and meltuncoring of the flusher relay 50 please contact your distibute. + Tun the starting switch to the ON positon and operate the H-Lo speed range selector switch tothe HIGH SPEED positon, and then chock the high speed travel lamp on the instrument pane lights up. “i hoad lamps does not ight up, there is probably biown bub or cfsconneation, and malfunctioning ofthe Wavel ‘speed relay so please contact your distor. [8] CHECK OPERATION OF HORN + Tum he staring sich to tne ON postion, press the hom switch, and chedk thatthe hom sounds. Xl the horn does not sound, here probably blown hon or dsconnecton, and maifunctoning othe homn relay ‘so please contact your distributor . 3227.6 EVERY 50 HOURS SERVICE [1] DRAIN WATER, SEDIMENT FROM FUEL TANK | + Sota conlainer under the fuel tark to catch the fuel : +. Tum the plug (1) undor the ful tank to tho lot sight. ‘The water and sediment aocumulated athe bottom of the tank willbe rained together wih the tel 2. Alter completely draining the sediment and water, tghton tho plug (1) Under the fue! tank. 7.7 EVERY 100 HOURS SERVICE | 7 Carry out "every-50 hours service’ at the same time. [1], CHECK BATTERY-ELECTROLYTE LEVEL, ADD DISTILLED WATER: PY clais | ‘If any tool touches between the battery positive (+) terminal and the chassis, there Is danger that | | ‘sparks will be caused. Do not put tools and other metal objects in your breast pocket. They may fall out + Be careful not to get battery electrolyte on yourself or on your clothes. + Do not bring any lighted cigarette or cigarette ighter close. 1. Open the engine hood. 2. Check the elecioiyte level in battery case to confim thet the electro is between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL tines, 2, If the battery electrolyte level is low, remove all battery caps and add disiled water + Feom time to time, measure the specitic gravity of the battery, and ‘charge tnacessary. 4, Close the engine hood. necmct_commEcT OC® Wisissies 3-287.8 EVERY 200 HOURS SERVICE 7 Carry out "every-50 hours and every-100 hours service” al the same tine [1] CHANGE ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL, REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER + Stop the engine and wait for the temperature to go down. + After adding oll tighten the cap and drain plug securely, then wipe up any spilled ol, 1.Remove the undercover | 2. Remove drain plug (2) rom the engine oilpan and drain the ot +Set the container under tho engine olfpan to cach the ol +kBe careful notio get olon yoursel. 3. Ohack the drained oil. “Rit there ave large amounts of motal particles or dit inthe rained ol, please contact your distur, 4. Ater completely craving the ol tighten dain pig (3). 5. Using he fter wrench, tum ol iter cartridge (4) fo the left and remove it 6. Clean the oi fter mount, coat the packing surface 2 the new fiter ccarvidge wih engine of, then instalitto the mount. “Fine Engine ol inio the new fier carticge. + When instaling @ new titer cartridge, always tighten itby hand, ard bbe carolul not totightonit oo much. For deta, see the separate Operation and Maintenance Manual forthe engine 7. Open the engine hood. £8, Remove cap (2) and add the spectied amount of engine oil + For dolals of the ol to use, see “3 USE OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE’ Engine oi refill amount: 9.7 ers (2.56 US gal, 2.13 UK gal) ‘Use a container with an attached hose when fling with ol 89, Start the engine, un ating for several minutes, thon check that the is wihin the range between the top and bottom marks on the engine ol level gauge, Fordotails, 07 5 CHECK BEFORE STARTING’, 10. Close the engine hood. 11. Insta the underoover 3:247.9 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE Cam out “every-50 hours service and every-100 hours servico” at he same time [1] GREASE ROTATING PORTION OF OPERATOR'S SEAT ‘kPrepare a.grease pump. 1. Grease the rotating portion of operators soat frame (1). [2] GREASE TRAVEL LEVER, LINKAGE -kPrepero a grease pump. | TREN THB TOTTI HOTS COVE TT 2. Move rubber boot (2) and cover (1) upwad. ‘8. Grease the plow block of travel lever (3) 4, Alter greasing, move rubber boot (2) and cover (1) downward, and then tighten mounting bots. [3] GREASE ALL PARTS OF DUMP CYLINDER + Applicable to MST-300VD > Prepare a grease pump. 1. Raise the dump body. : Fordetals, see “OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY" 2. Grease the botiom ofthe dump oyinder (1). 3, Grease the piston rod ofthe dump cylinder (1). 4. Lower the dump body. Fordetals, e0 "OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY" 3-25 aK ‘estes[3] GREASE ALL PARTS OF DUMP CYLINDER ‘Applicable to MST-300VDR ok Prepare a grease pump. 1. Raise the dump body. For detais,s00°OPERATION, 41 OPERATING DUMP BODY” 2. Grease the bottom of the dump cylinder (1). ‘3, Grease the piston rod ofthe dump cylinder (1) 4. Lower the dump body. For detalls, 600 "OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY’. [4] GREASE OPENING ROD OF FLAP AT REAR OF DUMP BODY Applicable to MST-300VD + Prepare a grease pump. 1. Raise the dump body. For details, see "OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY” 2. Grease the pin portion (left and right: 4 places) of opening rod (1) of the ep. 3. Lower the dump body. For deals, s06 "OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY" ct lb. [5] GREASE DUMP BODY HINGE PIN ‘Applicable to MST-300VD “kPrepare.agrease pump. 1. Grease the dump body hinge pins (1) (lett and right: 2 places). ‘Applicable to MST-SOOVDR ‘Prepare agrease pump. Grease the dump body hinge pins (1) (eft anc right: 2 places). [6] GREASE DUMP BODY SWING GEAR PART x Applicable to MST-300VDR + Prepare a grease pump. 1. Raise the dump body, For deals, see "OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY" 2. Grease the swing gear atthe dump body swing gear cover (1) 3. Lower the dump body. Fordetals, soe “OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY’. OT ousrnd 3-267.10 EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE Carryout "every 50 hours, every-100 hours, every-200 hours and overy-250 hours seivios’ a he same te. [1] REPLACE FUEL FILTER PSPS ‘= Stop the engine and wait for the engine to coo! down. ‘*Donot smoke or bring any flame close. ‘After replacing the fuel filter, bleed the air from the fue! circuit. For details, see the separate Operation and Maintenance Manual for the engino 2k Set a container under the tue iter to catch the fuel. Prepare aor wronch. 1. Raise the dump body. For details, ¢¢ OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY" 2, Remove the ongine oar sido cover. 3. lose the valve (1) atthe top of the iter, 4, Using the fiter wrench, loosen ring 2), move the element cup (3). ‘and take out the oloment (4). ‘5. Wash the element cup (3) wih diesel fuel or fushing of, then install the naw element (4), 6.Filthe element cup (3) th fue, an then instal the iter holder. + When replacing the fier, replace the O-ring atthe same time, 7. Qpan the valve (7) at the top ofthe titer. 8. insial ho engine rer side cover. 9, Lower the dump body. : For details, OPERATION, 4.1 OPERATING DUMP BODY” 9.27[2] REPLACE HYDRAULIC LINE FILTER AWARNING + Raise the dump body, stop the engine, then wait for the oil temperature to go down. the cap. release the remaining pressure inthe hydraulic circuit. + Loosen the cap of the hyctaulc tank slowly to release the intemal pressure completely, then remove * Operate the travel lever and dump control lever 2 or 3 times to the end of their stroke to completely Wei ‘When replacing the hydraulic line filter, always change the oll n the hydraulic tank atthe same time. + Sola container under the hydraulic ine fite to caich the ol. : Oper theengine toad: 2. Sating a spanner to the nut porton (2) being positioned atthe lower section of the case of the line fiter, tum it toward lett side (counterclockwise) 10 remove the fiter case (3). 3. Remove the o-ings (5), (6) inside the filter head (4). 4. Clean the filter head (4). 5. Teke out he element (7) in theft case (2), and wash he fier case o. 6. Fit he naw o-ings (6), (6) nto the fiter head (4). 7. Inserting anew element (7) into te iter case (2), screw Rin ino the sitter body section (4). +k.ihen inserting the element nto the fiter ase, be cera nt tat he spring (8) inside the filter case collapse. Fil the hydraulic oilto the iter case.” 8. Close the engine hood. xws7720 3-2813] CHANGE OIL IN HYDRAULIC TANK. : PNY + Lower the dump body, then stop the engine and walt forthe temperature to go down. + Loosen th ol filer cap slowly to release the pressure inside the hydraulic tank, then remove the cap. + Make full stroke operations of the travel lever and the damp contol lever to release the remaining pressure insie the hydraulic crouts totally. After adding ol, tighten the cap and drain plug securely, then wipe up any spilled of, iveuies + When changing the ol n the hydraulic tank, always teplace the hydraulic line feral the same time. + Always replace the O-ring used inspection cover inside the hydraulic tank with a new O-ring. UTES TS TOTES TITS 1. Remove 4 mounting bots and then remove the cover (2) of the | hydrate tank. i 2. Remove the filer cap (3). 3. Tum drain plug (4 at he bottom of the hycrauli tank to the lft and ain the ot from the fycrauit tank, + Set the container under the hydraulic tank to batch the ol. + Be cavelulnotto got oon yoursel 4. Inspect he drained ol +kit there are large amounts of metal particles ordi inthe drained ol, please contact you este. ra sans ' 6. Ater oompletely crairing the ol, tighten drain plug (4 6. Addi hydraulic oll through the oilfiler. | ‘For deals of the hydraulic all to use, see “3. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” ‘Hydra ailrefil amount: 60 ltrs (13.21 US gal 11.00 UK gal) + Use a container wi an attached hose when fling With ol 7. Check thal he ol levels in the range ofthe glass sure ofthe tvel ‘gauge (1) athe side of the hydraulic tank. Fordetals, see "7.5 CHECK BEFORE STARTING, (a7. 3-297.11 EVERY 1500 HOURS SERVICE Carry out “every-S0 hours, evely-100 hours, every-200 hours, every:250 hours and every-500 hours service” at the ‘same time. [1] CHANGE OIL INSIDE TRAVEL MOTOR REDUCTION GEAR CASE PSNI + Stop the engine and walt for the oll temperature to go down. + Aiter adding oll tighten the plugs securely and wipe up any spilled ol, + Sot a container under the travel motor reduction gear case to catch heal 1. Drive the machine fonvarc or backward 9 postion drain pg (1) ot the reduction gear case at the bottom, and then stop the engine. (1), and drain he ol rom the case. ‘Sot the container under the travel motor to calh the cl ‘9. Inspoo the drained ol. “kif there are argo amounts of meta particles or dit nthe drained please contact your cistioutor, 7 4. After the ollhes been completely cried, ighten drain plug (1). ‘5. Add the speciiod amount of goar of through tne of filer, and check ‘that ol comes out fom the oil lave inspection plug (3) hole. For details of the gear ol, see “3. USE OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE” kSpectiod amount of gpar cl: 1.2 ters (0.32 US gal, 0.25 UK gal) 6. Tighten oillevel inspection plug (3} and ol filer plug (2) 3-30SPECIFICATIONS 1. DIMENSION DRAWING Applicable to MST-SOOVD _ 42 2 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE x Applicable to MST-300VD 43 ‘3. DIMENSION DRAWING % Applicable to MST-S00VDR a4 ‘4 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE + Applicable to MST-300VOR 45 44. DIMENSION DRAWING Applicable to ust-300vo N vawss0r22. SPECIFICATIONS TABLE applicable to MST-300VD Model name MST-300VD_ 1 7 paar om nr B | Overall width (ROPS canopy) (mm) 4,745 C | Overalt width (Machine body) (mm) 1,600 >| Bases ua eto] — | =| ae eee | & eos 7 = [rasa 7 a wan Sas 7 a -OveraiLheight{RORS-canopy)———_|__{rara} —a 86 Satta (opono'teeny tam ae «| eaceraseee pant oat Oe 18 P| Dump body width (mm) 1410 Q | Max. dumping angie (deg) 85 i Mass (weight) of machine kg) 2,685 } aes a is Drive systern Fully hydraulic system (HST) Speed change system Step-less speed change Soeen a ig aeg aa saa Tao ates ay [a sao Ground contact pressure (unloaded) (kPa {kg-tloni}) 19.2 {0.20} Ground contact pressure (loaded) (kPa {g-fleut}) 37.2 {0.38) Hydraulic oil tank rated capacity (liter) 54 en aE Een ana a nO To ana a a Piston displacement liter) 2.197 Rated output/engine speed (kWimin") 35.6/2,800 Max. torque/engine speed (N-mmin’') 444/41,700, ee ws 7 oe a3. DIMENSION DRAWING Applicable to MST-300VDR N [le| a a fai i!4. SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Applicable to MST-300VDR | | Model name MST-300VDR | A] Overal eng cm 480 / 8 | Overall width (ROPS canopy) (cm) 1.745 i © | Overall width (Machine body) (om) 1,600 i | Disteres batieen care of IBS] yn + 958 | eee | = F | Track gauge (om) 1250) | Track wath (rim) 350 11 | Min, ground clearance ‘(aim) 275 TF OvereI Teo HOPS caropy —— fy z330— [_Overal height (Operator's seat) (a) 1.810) [GSE BaNeRT oH AT EST ny 1275 | “ump body height (om 310 N | Dump body tenath (mm) A 1965 P | Dump body wit (um) 1465 @ | Max. dumping angie (Gea) 60 ‘Mass (weight) of machine ko) 2710 | Max. payload (ko) 2,500, | Drive system Fully nyoraulc system (HST) Speed change system Step-less speed change “Travel speed (at high speed range) uy ‘0= skin/h Travel speed (at low speed range) (arn) ‘O- 6krn/ “Ground contact pressure (unloaded) __| (kPa kg-tleni) 19:4 (0.20) J} ‘Ground contact pressure (unloaded) | (kPa (xg-ton!)) 37.310.38), i Hydraule ol tank rated capacity iter) 54 Engine model Kubota V2203- EDM rains es! Walaa, Ine URTGR. No. of cylinders — bore x stroke (rm) 4-87 x924 Piston displacement (ter) 2.197 Fated output/ongine speed (ewimin) 35,612,800 ‘Max. torquoengine speed (Nerve) 44/1 700 Fusl Diasel oi Fuel tank capacity te) : s Battery 12, 64Ah 45RUBBER CRAWLER CARRIER MST—300VD-VDR: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, Document No.AE10300V03-01 First edition: October 25, 2013 Issued by Morooka Co., Lid. 358 Shoubeisindencho, Ryugasak loaraki 301-0034, Japan No part ofthis manval can be reproduced in any from without permission