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Bell B18E-B30E ADT & Hauler Operator Manual PIN 2.0 – BN035356 Rev B
This Bell B18E-B30E ADT & Hauler Operator Manual PIN 2.0 is the full factory operator’s manual (document BN035356 Rev B, dated May 2015) for the Bell articulated dump truck and hauler range running the PIN 2.0 machine series. It covers every day-to-day operating procedure, safety instruction, service check and specification an operator or fleet technician needs to run the B18E, B20E, B25E and B30E articulated dump trucks along with the 2304E and 2806E haulers safely and to spec.
File Details
- Manual type: Operator’s Manual
- Brand: Bell Equipment
- Document number: BN035356 Rev B
- Revision date: May 2015
- Machine series: PIN 2.0
- Language: English
- File format: PDF
Machines Covered by This Bell Operator Manual
- B18E 6X4 ADT PIN 2.0
- B18E 6X6 ADT PIN 2.0
- B20E 6X4 ADT PIN 2.0
- 2304E Hauler PIN 2.0
- B25E 6X4 ADT PIN 2.0
- B25E 6X6 ADT PIN 2.0
- B30E 6X6 ADT PIN 2.0
- B30E 6X6 ADT Tier 4i PIN 2.0
- 2806E Hauler PIN 2.0
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Complete Bookmarks
The complete bookmarks in the “Bell B18E-B30E ADT & Hauler Operator Manual PIN 2.0 (BN035356 Rev B)” are as follows:
Operator's Manualp. 3
EC Declaration Of Conformityp. 3
Location Of Operationsp. 5
Bulletinsp. 7
Feedback Formp. 9
+Introductionp. 17
+Introductionp. 19
Forewordp. 19
For Your Safetyp. 19
Machine Identificationp. 20
Warrantyp. 20
Disclaimerp. 20
Contact Detailsp. 20
Dealer Stampp. 20
+Safetyp. 21
+Certifications And Standardsp. 23
Safety Specificationp. 23
Unauthorized Machine Modificationsp. 23
+Roll Over And Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)p. 23
Unauthorized Modifications Of Machine Cab (ROPS And FOPS)p. 23
Loosening Or Removal Of ROPS And FOPSp. 23
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)p. 23
Noise Emission Levelsp. 24
Safety Regulationsp. 24
+Safety And Operator Conveniencesp. 25
+General Safety Precautionsp. 27
General Safetyp. 27
Operator Qualificationsp. 27
Wear Protective Equipmentp. 27
Stay Clear Of Moving Partsp. 28
Avoid High Pressure Fluidsp. 28
Beware Of Toxic Fumesp. 29
Measures To Prevent Firesp. 29
Clean Trash From Machinep. 29
Prevent Battery Explosions And Acid Burnsp. 30
+Handling Chemical Products And Flammable Fluids Safelyp. 30
Clean Machine Regularlyp. 31
+Health And Safety Information On Lubricants, Fluids And Gasesp. 31
Fluids And Lubricantsp. 32
Gas Hazards on Sitep. 33
Dispose Of Waste Properlyp. 33
Prepare For Emergenciesp. 33
+Operating Safety Precautionsp. 35
Mounting And Dismounting Machinep. 35
Start Form Operator Seatp. 35
Use Seat Beltp. 35
Leaving Machinep. 36
Avoid Work Site Hazardsp. 36
Keep Riders Off Machinep. 36
Avoid Reversing Accidentsp. 36
Avoid Machine Tipping Accidentsp. 36
Operating On Slopesp. 37
Travelling On Public Roadsp. 37
Inspect And Maintain ROPSp. 37
+Human Vibrationp. 38
Factors Effecting Drive Exposure to Whole Body Vibrationp. 38
Provisions Aimed at Reducing Exposure to Vibrationsp. 38
Legal Requirementsp. 39
Determination And Assessment of Daily Exposure to Vibrationsp. 39
Vibration Values for Different Construction Vehiclesp. 40
Determination of the Duration of Driver Exposure to Vibrationp. 40
Practical Examplesp. 43
Comfort Ridep. 45
Information Sourcesp. 45
+Maintenance Safety Precautionsp. 47
Prepare For Maintenance And Servicep. 47
Inspect Cooling Systemp. 48
Make Welding Repairsp. 48
Storage For Flexible Hosesp. 48
Replacing Hosesp. 48
Filter And Filter Elementsp. 48
Accumulator Maintenancep. 48
Brake Testp. 48
+Safety Signsp. 51
+Tyre Informationp. 75
Tyres And Rimsp. 75
Tyre Pressure – Generalp. 75
Tyre Pressure – Inflation Pressure, Hot vs. Coldp. 75
Recommended Operator Position During Tyre Inflationp. 77
+Machine Informationp. 79
+Machine Numbersp. 81
Product Identification Number (PIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)p. 81
Front Axle Serial Number (ADT's & Haulers)p. 81
Middle Axle Serial Number (ADT's Only)p. 81
Rear Axle Serial Number (ADT'S & Haulers)p. 82
Transmission Serial Numberp. 82
Engine Serial Numberp. 82
+Machine Specificationsp. 83
Intended Use Of Machinep. 83
Machine Operation Temperature Rangep. 83
Hauler Data Platep. 83
Wheelsp. 83
Axlesp. 83
Hauler Tyre Choices & Specificationsp. 83
Suspension Systemp. 84
Transmissionp. 84
Enginep. 84
Travel Speedsp. 84
Transfer Casep. 85
Steering Systemp. 85
Brakesp. 85
Electrical Systemp. 85
Rear View Camera (Option on ADT's Only)p. 86
Frame And Bodyp. 86
Massp. 87
Hydraulic Systemp. 87
Pneumatic Systemp. 87
Noise Emissionp. 87
Service Capacitiesp. 88
Lubricant Specificationsp. 88
Default End Of Line Enable Optionsp. 89
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) (Euro built machines only)p. 90
+Machine Dimensionsp. 91
B18E 6×4 ADTp. 91
B20E 6×4 ADTp. 92
2304Ep. 93
B25E ADTp. 94
B25E 6X4 ADTp. 95
2806Ep. 96
B30Ep. 97
+Operationp. 99
+Operating Componentsp. 101
+Internal Componentsp. 101
Operator's Stationp. 101
Steering Wheelp. 101
+Adjusting Steering Wheelp. 102
Telescopic Adjustmentp. 102
Tilt Adjustmentp. 102
Steering Column Switchp. 102
Accelerator And Brake Pedalsp. 102
Auto Greasing Control (Optional)p. 103
Interior Lightp. 103
12 V Accessories Socketp. 103
Diagnostic Socketp. 103
Fuses, Diodes And Relaysp. 103
+Operator"s Seat (B18E – B30E)p. 104
Horizontal Adjustmentp. 104
Air Dump Valvep. 105
Shock Absorberp. 105
Height Adjustmentp. 105
Lumbar Support (LS)p. 105
Backrest Angle Adjustmentp. 105
Horizontal Suspensionp. 105
Seat Heating *p. 105
Armrestp. 105
Seat Beltp. 106
Fasteningp. 106
Releasingp. 106
Trainer Seatp. 106
+Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioningp. 106
Air Conditionerp. 107
Fresh Air Supplyp. 107
Ventsp. 107
Emergency Exitp. 107
Emergency Stop Buttonp. 108
Mirror Adjustment Switchesp. 108
Cooler Boxp. 108
Drinks Holderp. 109
Sun Visor (Roller Blinds)p. 109
Fire Extinguisherp. 109
Utility Boxp. 109
+Sealed Switch Module (SSM)p. 110
Security Code And Driver Identityp. 111
Level 1 — No Codep. 111
Level 2 — Security Codep. 111
Level 3 — Full Driver Identityp. 111
Ignition/Engine Switchesp. 111
Hazard Switchp. 112
Park Brake Switchp. 112
HVAC Switchesp. 113
Air Conditioner On/Off Switchp. 113
Air Re-circulating Switchp. 113
Blower Fan Speed Switchp. 113
Air Conditioner Temperature Switchesp. 113
Air Direction Switchp. 113
Inter Axle Diff Lock (IDL)p. 114
Gear Hold Switchp. 114
Transmission Retarder/Speed Control Switchp. 114
Retarder Modep. 115
Speed Control Modep. 115
Windscreen Washer/Wiper Switchp. 115
+Light Switchesp. 116
Rotating Beacon Light Switchp. 116
Light Switchp. 116
Working Lights Switchp. 116
Mirrors Defrost Switchp. 116
Bin Up/Down Switchesp. 116
“i-Tip” Switchp. 117
Load Spreading Selectionp. 117
Bin Restriction And Load Selectionp. 118
Bin Tip Limitationp. 118
Transmission Selection Switchesp. 118
+B – Drivep. 119
Warning/Indicator Lights (Blu@dvantage Shown)p. 120
Cold Start Warning Lightp. 121
Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lightp. 121
Engine Fault Warning Lightp. 121
Emergency Steering Warning Lightp. 121
Main Warning Lightp. 122
High Beam Indicator Lightp. 122
Engine Over Speed Warning Lightp. 122
Park Brake Warning Lightp. 122
Brake Pressure Warning Lightp. 122
Brake Temperature Warning Lightp. 123
High Hydraulic Fluid Temperature Warning Lightp. 123
Right Turn Indicator Lightp. 123
Control Traction Diff Lock Lightp. 123
Inter-Axle Diff Lock Light (ADT's Only)p. 123
Bin Raised Warning Lightp. 124
Battery Charge Warning Lightp. 124
Engine Air Filter Indicator Lightp. 124
Retarder Lightp. 124
Transmission Fault Warning Lightp. 124
Tyre Pressure Indicator Light (If Equipped)p. 125
Left Turn Indicator Lightp. 125
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) – Adblue Warningp. 125
Torque Limiter Active(LIM)p. 125
AdBlue / DEF Low Level Warning Lightp. 126
DEF & LIM Trigger & Detectionp. 127
+External Componentsp. 128
Battery Boxp. 128
+Lightsp. 129
Front Lightsp. 129
Rear Lights (B30E Shown)p. 129
Rear Lights (2806E Shown)p. 129
Reverse Lights (B30E ADT Shown)p. 129
Reverse Lights (2806E Hauler Shown)p. 130
Articulation Reverse Lightp. 130
Front Working Lights (Optional)p. 130
Rotating Beacon Lightp. 130
Windscreen Washer Water Reservoirp. 130
Windscreen Wiper And Washer Nozzlep. 131
Bonnet Catch Release Button And Handlep. 131
+Tilting And Lowering Cabp. 131
Tilting Cab Upp. 132
Lowering Cabp. 132
Electrical Mirror Brackets (Deluxe Cab Option)p. 133
Electrical Air Hornp. 133
Reverse Warning Buzzerp. 133
Rear-view Camera (Option On ADT's)p. 133
Wheel Chocksp. 134
Trailer/ Auxiliary Equipment Connectorsp. 134
+Articulation Safety Barp. 134
Engaging the Articulation Safety Barp. 134
Disengaging the Articulation Safety Barp. 135
Engaging the Bin Propp. 135
Disengaging the Bin Propp. 136
Bin Liftingp. 136
Activating the Over Centre Bin Lockp. 137
Removing the Over Centre Bin Lockp. 137
+Operating Instructionsp. 139
Safety Instructionsp. 139
On Site Safetyp. 139
Daily Walk Round Check Before Operatingp. 140
Before Starting Enginep. 141
+Starting Up & Switching off the Enginep. 141
Check Daily Service Informationp. 142
Shutting Down Enginep. 142
Excessive Engine Idlingp. 143
+Using Booster Batteriesp. 143
Avoid Jump Startingp. 143
Running-in Instructionsp. 143
+Drivingp. 144
Driving Safetyp. 144
Automatic Horn Optionp. 144
Gear Shiftingp. 144
Down Shifting Or Reverse Inhibitorp. 145
Accelerator Controlp. 145
Slowing And Stoppingp. 145
+Retardersp. 145
Engine Retarderp. 145
Exhaust Brake Protectionp. 146
Transmission Retarderp. 146
Brakingp. 146
+Service Brakes And Park Brakep. 146
Service Brakesp. 146
Park Brake (Normal Operation)p. 146
Park Brake Protectionp. 146
Trailer Brake (Haulers Only)p. 147
Emergency Brakingp. 147
Design and Function of Prop-Shaft System and Interaction with Park Brakep. 147
Failure of Prop Shaftp. 147
Operating With IDL(Inter Axle Diff Lock)p. 148
IDL Protectionp. 148
ATC (Automatic Traction Control)p. 148
Overspeed Ground Limitationp. 148
+Hill assistp. 148
Driving Forward up a Hillp. 148
Reversing up a Hillp. 148
+Loading The Machinep. 149
Overloading Limp Modep. 149
Raising The Binp. 149
Reverse Bin Scrape Protectionp. 149
Lowering Binp. 149
Bin Lowering Procedure After Engine/Pump Failurep. 150
+Steeringp. 151
Normal Steeringp. 151
Emergency Steeringp. 151
Testing Emergency Steeringp. 152
+Gear Selectionp. 152
Lowering The Binp. 153
Range Holdp. 153
Gear Pre-Selectionp. 154
Gear Hold Functionp. 154
Transport Operationp. 154
+Operating on Slopesp. 155
Uphill Operationp. 155
“Gear Hunting”p. 155
Downhill Operationp. 155
B18E 6X4 Gradient Values At Altitude (with Retarder)p. 157
B18E 6×4 Gradient Values At Altitude (without Retarder)p. 157
B20E 6×4 Gradient Values At Altitudep. 158
2304E Gradient Values At Altitudep. 158
B25E Gradient Values At Altitude — S.Ap. 159
B25E Gradient Values At Altitude — Europ. 160
2806E Gradient Values At Altitudep. 160
B30E Gradient Values At Altitudep. 161
Off-road Operationp. 162
+Loading And Tippingp. 162
Loadingp. 162
Tippingp. 163
Operating Indoorsp. 163
+Preservation And Storage of Machinep. 164
+Short Term Storage of Machinep. 164
Long Term Storage of Machinep. 164
Removal of Preservation Materialp. 164
+Crime Prevention Tipsp. 164
Keep Machines Securep. 165
Park Indoors And Out Of Sightp. 165
When Parking Outdoorsp. 165
Operator Comfortp. 165
+Service Informationp. 167
+General Service Informationp. 169
Lock-Out Pointsp. 169
Service Positionp. 171
Service Safetyp. 172
Service Historyp. 173
Daily Walk Round Check Before Servicingp. 173
+Fluids and Lubricants Informationp. 175
Handling And Storing Diesel Fuelp. 175
Handling And Storing Lubricantsp. 175
Handling Adblue® / DEFp. 175
Transportation and Storage of Adblue® / DEFp. 175
Adblue® / DEF Instructions For Maintenance and Repairp. 175
Replacing The Filterp. 175
Refrigerant R134ap. 176
Measures To Prevent Firesp. 176
+Service and Checksp. 179
Recommended Service Guidep. 181
+10 Hourly Or Daily Service And Checksp. 185
Service Instructionsp. 185
+Engine Checksp. 185
Check Racor Diesel Fillerp. 185
Check Oil Levelp. 185
+Check Coolant Levelp. 186
Check Coolant Levelp. 186
Check Engine Air Intake Systemp. 186
Check Exhaust Heat Shields And Material Build-upp. 187
+Transmission Checksp. 187
Check Transmission For Oil Leaksp. 187
Check Transmission Oil Levelp. 187
Service Brake Accumulator Testp. 188
+Lubrication Checksp. 188
Auto Greasing Systemp. 188
Check Grease Levelp. 189
+Cab And Electrical Checksp. 189
Check Operating Componentsp. 189
Check Working Lights And Hornp. 189
Daily Oscillation Joint Procedurep. 190
+Hydraulic Checksp. 190
Check Hydraulic Oil Levelp. 190
+Tailgate Checksp. 190
Check Tailgate And Leaf Springs (Option)p. 191
+Care And Handling Techniquesp. 193
+Recovery, Towing And Transportationp. 195
Towing And Retrieval General Safety Rulesp. 195
Towing Safety Rulesp. 195
Retrieval Safety Rulesp. 196
+Retrievalp. 196
Stuck Machinep. 196
Rocking Outp. 196
+Towingp. 197
Towing With Operable Enginep. 197
Towing With Inoperable Enginep. 197
Towing With Inoperable Steeringp. 198
Releasing Park Brake For Towingp. 198
Mechanically Release Park Brakep. 198
+Transportationp. 199
Transportingp. 199
Lifting Machine – ADT and Haulerp. 199
Driving Machine Onto Transport Vehiclep. 201
Machine Tie-Down Guidelinesp. 202
Machine Jacking Procedurep. 204
Indexp. 205
Chapters Covered
- Introduction – foreword, machine identification, warranty, contact details, dealer stamp
- Safety – CE certifications and standards, safety specification, unauthorised modifications, ROPS and FOPS, noise emission, MSDS
- Safety and Operator Conveniences – full safety feature listing for the cab and machine
- General Safety Precautions – operator qualifications, protective equipment, moving parts, high pressure fluids, toxic fumes, fire prevention, battery explosions and acid burns, chemical handling, machine cleaning, health and safety on lubricants, fluids and gases, gas hazards, waste disposal, emergency preparation
- Operating Safety Precautions – mounting and dismounting, starting from the operator seat, seat belt use, leaving the machine, work site hazards, riders, reversing accidents, machine tipping accidents, operating on slopes, public roads, ROPS inspection
- Human Vibration – factors affecting whole body vibration exposure, vibration-reducing provisions, legal requirements, daily exposure assessment, vibration values for ADTs, exposure duration, practical examples, Comfort Ride system
- Maintenance Safety Precautions – prepare for maintenance and service, cooling system inspection, welding repairs, flexible hose storage and replacement, filter and filter elements, accumulator maintenance, brake test
- Safety Signs – every safety decal and its location across the B18E to B30E range and haulers
- Tyre Information – tyres and rims, general tyre pressure, cold vs hot inflation pressure, recommended operator position during inflation, Schrader gauge instructions
- Machine Information – product identification number (PIN), VIN, front/middle/rear axle serial numbers, transmission and engine serial numbers
- Machine Specifications – intended use, operating temperature range, data plate, wheels, axles, tyre choices, suspension, transmission, engine, travel speeds, transfer case, steering, brakes, electrical system, rear-view camera, frame and body, mass, hydraulic system, noise emission, service capacities, lubricant specifications, SCR system
- Machine Dimensions – B18E 6X4 ADT, B20E 6X4 ADT, 2304E, B25E ADT, B25E 6X4 ADT, 2806E, B30E
- Operation – operating components, internal components, operator’s station, steering wheel adjustment, steering column switch, accelerator and brake pedals, auto greasing control, interior light, 12V accessories socket, diagnostic socket, fuses/diodes/relays, operator’s seat, trainer seat, HVAC, emergency exit, emergency stop button, mirror adjustment, cooler box, sun visor, fire extinguisher, utility box, sealed switch module (SSM), B-Drive
- External Components – battery box, lights, windscreen washer reservoir, wiper and washer nozzle, bonnet catch, tilting and lowering cab, electrical mirror brackets, air horn, reverse warning buzzer, rear-view camera, wheel chocks, trailer connectors, articulation safety bar, bin prop, bin lifting
- Operating Instructions – daily walk round check, before starting engine, starting up and switching off, excessive engine idling, booster batteries, running-in instructions, driving safety, automatic horn, gear shifting, accelerator control, slowing and stopping, retarders, service brakes, park brake, trailer brake, emergency braking, operating with IDL, ATC, overspeed ground limitation, hill assist, loading, overloading limp mode, raising and lowering the bin, emergency bin lowering, steering, emergency steering test, gear selection, transport operation, operating on slopes, off-road operation, loading and tipping, operating indoors, preservation and storage, crime prevention, operator comfort
- Service Information – lock-out points, service position, service safety, service history, daily walk round check before servicing
- Fluids and Lubricants Information – handling and storing diesel fuel, lubricants, AdBlue/DEF, AdBlue transport and storage, AdBlue maintenance and repair instructions, filter replacement, refrigerant R134a, fire prevention
- Service and Checks – recommended service guide, 10-hourly or daily service and checks
- Service Instructions – engine checks, Racor diesel filler, oil level, coolant level, engine air intake system, exhaust heat shields and material build-up, transmission checks, service brake accumulator test, lubrication checks, auto greasing system, cab and electrical checks, working lights and horn, daily oscillation joint procedure, hydraulic checks, tailgate checks
- Care and Handling Techniques
- Recovery, Towing and Transportation – general safety rules, towing safety rules, retrieval safety rules, stuck machine, rocking out, towing with operable engine, towing with inoperable engine, towing with inoperable steering, releasing park brake, mechanical park brake release, transporting, lifting the machine, driving onto a transport vehicle, tie-down guidelines, jacking procedure
Across these chapters the manual walks an operator through the complete Bell B18E, B20E, B25E and B30E articulated dump truck platform – from understanding the CE certifications and the ROPS/FOPS cab structure, through daily walk round checks, engine startup and shutdown, gear selection, retarder use, hill assist and overspeed protection, and into the deep end of maintenance: transmission and axle checks, brake accumulator testing, oscillation joint greasing, hydraulic oil level checks and the recommended service guide spanning daily to 4000-hour intervals. Hauler-specific content for the 2304E and 2806E is also included, so this single document covers the whole small-truck line running PIN 2.0 software.
What This Bell Operator Manual Enables You to Do
Whether you are running a fleet, training new operators, or performing your own scheduled servicing, this manual gives you the procedures as Bell wrote them. You can perform the daily walk round check correctly, understand every warning light and indicator on the CDU, use the Sealed Switch Module (SSM) and B-Drive controls properly, interpret the DEF/AdBlue inducement stages, and follow the exact step-by-step method for raising and lowering the bin, engaging the articulation safety bar and using the over-centre bin lock.
The maintenance side is equally detailed: lock-out points are covered with reference images, the recommended service guide table lists what to do at every interval from 10 hours through 4000 hours, and engine, transmission, hydraulic, brake and tailgate checks are all laid out. Service capacities, lubricant specifications, gradient values at altitude, tyre pressure tables and machine dimensions for every model in the range are included so you have the numbers in one place.
Why This Manual Matters
ADTs operate in demanding conditions where incorrect procedures can cause machine damage, injury, or costly downtime. Bell’s own operator manual is written around the safety, ROPS/FOPS and machine-stability requirements specific to these trucks – not a generic heavy equipment guide. Having the correct gear selection, gradient limits, retardation values and service intervals on hand keeps the machine within its design envelope and keeps operators within the manufacturer’s intended workflow.
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