Wacker Neuson WL25 Articulated wheel loader Operators Manual
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■ This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and
maintain the above Wacker Neuson model(s) For your own safety and to
reduce the risk of injury, carefully read, understand, and observe all instructions described in this manual
■ Wacker Neuson expressly reserves the right to make technical modifications,
even without notice, which improve the performance or safety standards of its
machines
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Wacker Neuson WL25 Articulated wheel loader Operators Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE… 7
1 BASIC INFORMATION … 8
1.1 Notes about this Operator’s Manual …. 9
1.2 Explanation of the symbols used in this Operator’s Manual…… 10
1.3 Warranty and liability.. 12
1.4 Intended use 13
2 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 16
2.1 Organizational measures.. 17
2.2 Selection and qualification of personnel / basic duties 19
2.3 Safety instructions for certain operating phases .. 20
2.3.1 Safety instructions for normal operation… 20
2.3.2 Safety instructions for other operating modes . 22
2.4 Safety instructions for particular hazards . 25
2.4.1 Forklift attachment ….. 25
2.4.2 Working near overhead power lines .. 26
2.4.3 Electrical power… 27
2.4.4 Flying sparks / fire danger. 27
2.4.5 Gas, dust, steam, smoke .. 28
2.4.6 Hydraulics, pneumatics….. 28
2.4.7 Tip-overs…… 29
2.4.8 Noise 29
2.4.9 Oils, grease and other chemical substances… 29
2.5 Transporting and towing / restarting .. 30
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2.6 Final decommissioning / dismantling . 30
2.7 Safety labels used…… 31
2.8 Safety devices….. 36
2.8.1 Fire extinguisher . 36
2.8.2 Rotating beacon.. 36
2.8.3 Seat belt 37
2.8.4 Backup alarm for reverse drive… 37
2.8.5 Emergency exit … 38
2.8.6 Battery disconnect switch . 39
2.8.7 Loader lift arm locking system …. 40
3 TECHNICAL DATA. 41
3.1 Technical description . 41
3.2 Loader data.. 43
3.3 Product identification number plates.. 45
3.4 Dimensions .. 46
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE INDICATOR, WARNING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS . 48
4.1 Operating elements and instruments. 48
4.2 Control and warning indicator lights… 50
4.3 Switches / rocker switches54
4.4 Indicator devices. 58
5 OPERATING AND OPERATION 60
5.1 Before starting up …… 60
4 CONTENTS
5.1.1 Fueling .. 60
5.1.2 Operation ….. 62
5.1.3 Doors and windows….64
5.1.4 Adjusting the steering column….. 65
5.1.5 Adjusting the operator’s seat …… 66
5.1.6 Seat belt 67
5.2 Starting up … 70
5.2.1 Lighting system and forward warning device… 70
5.2.2 Wipers and windshield washer system….. 72
5.2.3 Headlights and rotating beacon .. 74
5.2.4 Ventilation and heating of the cab…… 76
5.2.5 Before starting the engine. 77
5.2.6 Starting the engine….. 78
5.3 Propulsion operation.. 80
5.3.1 Preparation for travel in public traffic . 80
5.3.2 Travel speed. 81
5.3.3 Stopping and parking. 85
5.4 Work operation…. 86
5.4.1 Operating lever for Loader lift arms … 88
5.4.2 Operating lever for the optional hydraulics …… 90
5.4.3 Loader lift arms locking system .. 92
5.4.4 Differential lock … 93
5.4.5 Changing attachments……94
5.4.6 Bucket . 103
5.4.7 Tip-overs…. 109
5.4.8 Precaution measures for various temperature conditions .110
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5.5 Optional equipment…112
6 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING 120
6.1 Towing. 120
6.2 Transporting…… 124
7 Lowering loader arms…. 131
8 Relieving RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .. 132
9 SECURING THE LOADER 135
10 SERVICING AND INSPECTION.. 136
10.1 Basic safety instructions for servicing and inspection …… 136
10.2 Servicing and inspection intervals … 144
10.3 Lubrication schedule 156
10.4 Cleaning the loader.. 158
10.5 General safety check …… 160
10.6 Specifications and filling quantities.. 161
10.7 Maintenance and inspection work … 162
10.7.1 Preparation for maintenance and inspection work….. 162
10.7.2 Servicing the engine 168
10.7.3 Servicing the fuel system.174
10.7.4 Servicing the air filter system…. 179
10.7.5 Servicing the cooling system …. 182
10.7.6 Servicing the hydraulic system . 188
6 CONTENTS
10.7.7 Servicing the axles… 196
10.7.8 Servicing the cab vent filter 200
10.7.9 Servicing the brakes 201
10.7.10 Servicing the tires and wheels.. 203
10.7.11 Servicing the electrical system . 207
10.8 Jump-starting / emergency starting. 214
10.9 Loader storage.. 217
11 Troubleshooting and emergency maintenance…. 220
12 Safety instructions for repairs 224
12.1 General safety regulations for repairs….. 224
12.2 Engine. 227
12.3 Welding work …. 227
12.4 Hydraulic system…… 229
12.5 Brakes.229
13 FINAL SHUTDOWN OF THE LOADER / DECOMMISSIONING …… 230
14 Appendi x…. 232
14.1 Ordering replacement parts…… 232
14.2 Inspection verification …..234
Index 238
List of figures. 242
Wacker Neuson WL25 Articulated wheel loader Operators Manual