Cat Telehandler TH255C Operation & Maintenance Manual + Operation & Safety Manual -PDF DOWNLOAD

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Cat Telehandler TH255C Operation & Maintenance Manual + Operation & Safety Manual -PDF DOWNLOAD

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Cat Telehandler TH255C Operation & Maintenance Manual + Operation & Safety Manual -PDF DOWNLOAD

• This manual is a very important tool! Keep it with the machine at all times.
• The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.
• Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.

Operator Qualifications

The operator of the machine must not operate the machine until this manual has been read, training is accomplished and operation of the machine has been completed under the supervision of an experienced and qualified operator. Operation within the U.S.A. requires training per OSHA 1910.178.

Operators of this equipment must possess a valid, applicable driver’s license, be in good physical and mental condition, have normal reflexes and reaction time, good vision and depth perception and normal hearing. Operator must not be using medication which could impair abilities nor be under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant during the work shift.

In addition, the operator must read, understand and comply with instructions contained in the following material furnished with the telehandler:

• This Operation and Safety Manual
• Telehandler Safety Manual (ANSI only)
• All instructional decals and plates
• Any optional equipment instructions furnished

The operator must also read, understand and comply with all applicable Employer, Industry and Governmental rules, standards and regulations.

Modifications

Modifications to this machine may affect compliance with Industry Standards and/or Governmental Regulations. Any modification must be approved by JLG.

• This product must comply with all safety related bulletins. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. or the local authorized JLG representative for information regarding safety-related bulletins which may have been issued for this product.
• JLG Industries, Inc. sends safety related bulletins to the owner of record of this machine. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. to ensure that the current owner records are updated and accurate.
• JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately in all instances where JLG products have been involved in an accident involving bodily injury or death of personnel or when damage has occurred to personal property or the JLG product.
• FOR:
  • Accident Reporting and Product Safety Publications
  • Current Owner Updates
  • Questions Regarding Product Applications and Safety
  • Standards and Regulations Compliance Information
  • Questions Regarding Product Modifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Cat Telehandler TH255C Operation & Maintenance Manual + Operation & Safety Manual -PDF DOWNLOAD

Read This First
Operator Qualifications ………………………………………………………………… b
Modifications………………………………………………………………………………….. b
Other Publications Available ……………………………………………………….. d
Table of Contents
Section 1 – General Safety Practices
1.1 Hazard Classification System …………………………………………………………..1-1
Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words………………………….1-1
1.2 General Precautions ………………………………………………………………………….1-1
1.3 Operation Safety………………………………………………………………………………..1-2
Electrical Hazards…………………………………………………………………………1-2
Tip Over Hazard……………………………………………………………………………1-4
Travel Hazard………………………………………………………………………………..1-7
Load Falling Hazard …………………………………………………………………….1-8
Lifting Personnel ………………………………………………………………………….1-9
Driving Hazards on Slopes……………………………………………………….1-10
Pinch Points and Crush Hazards……………………………………………..1-11
Fall Hazard………………………………………………………………………………….1-13
Chemical Hazards ……………………………………………………………………..1-14
1.4 Product Link (if equipped) …………………………………………………………….1-15
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Information for Users………………………………………………………………..1-15
Section 2 – Pre-Operation and Inspection
2.1 Pre-Operation Check and Inspection……………………………………………..2-1
2.2 Safety Decals ………………………………………………………………………………………2-4
ANSI (if equipped)………………………………………………………………………..2-4
ISO (CE & AUS) (ANSI, if equipped) ……………………………………………2-7
2.3 Walk-Around Inspection………………………………………………………………..2-10
2.4 Warm-Up and Operational Checks ………………………………………………2-12
Warm-Up Check ………………………………………………………………………..2-12
Operational Check…………………………………………………………………….2-12
2.5 Operator Cab……………………………………………………………………………………2-13
2.6 Windows…………………………………………………………………………………………..2-14
Cab Door Window (if equipped) …………………………………………….2-14
Rear Window ……………………………………………………………………………..2-15
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Section 3 – Controls and Indicators
3.1 General………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-1
3.2 Controls ………………………………………………………………………………………………3-2
Park Brake……………………………………………………………………………………..3-4
Parking Procedure……………………………………………………………………….3-5
Ignition ………………………………………………………………………………………….3-6
Transmission Control Lever ……………………………………………………….3-7
Load Stability Indicator – LSI (CE & AUS)…………………………………..3-8
LSI Override Switch (CE & AUS)………………………………………………. 3-10
Steering Column Adjuster (if equipped)………………………………. 3-11
Instrument Panel ……………………………………………………………………… 3-12
Joystick ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-14
Right Hand Console…………………………………………………………………. 3-16
Accessory Control Lever (if equipped)………………………………….. 3-18
Reversing Fan (if equipped)……………………………………………………. 3-19
3.3 Steer Modes ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3-20
Steer Mode Change…………………………………………………………………. 3-20
3.4 Operator Seat …………………………………………………………………………………. 3-21
Operator Presence (CE & AUS) ……………………………………………….. 3-21
Adjustments ……………………………………………………………………………… 3-22
Seat Belt …………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-23
3.5 Boom Angle and Extension Indicators ……………………………………….. 3-24
3.6 Reverse Sensing System……………………………………………………………….. 3-25
Section 4 – Operation
4.1 Engine …………………………………………………………………………………………………4-1
Starting the Engine ……………………………………………………………………..4-1
Cold Weather Starting ………………………………………………………………..4-2
Battery Boosted Starting…………………………………………………………….4-3
Normal Engine Operation ………………………………………………………….4-4
Shut-Down Procedure ………………………………………………………………..4-4
4.2 Operating with a Non-Suspended Load………………………………………..4-5
Lift Load Safely …………………………………………………………………………….4-5
Before Picking Up a Load……………………………………………………………4-5
Transporting a Load ……………………………………………………………………4-6
Leveling Procedure……………………………………………………………………..4-6
Placing a Load………………………………………………………………………………4-7
Disengaging a Load…………………………………………………………………….4-7
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4.3 Operating with a Suspended Load (ANSI & CE)…………………………….4-8
Lift Load Safely……………………………………………………………………………..4-8
Picking Up a Suspended Load……………………………………………………4-8
Transporting a Suspended Load……………………………………………….4-9
Leveling Procedure ……………………………………………………………………..4-9
Placing a Suspended Load ………………………………………………………4-10
Disengaging a Suspended Load …………………………………………….4-10
4.4 Road Operation (CE)……………………………………………………………………….4-11
4.5 Loading and Securing for Transport ……………………………………………4-12
Tiedown………………………………………………………………………………………4-12
Lifting ………………………………………………………………………………………….4-13
Section 5 – Attachments and Hitches
5.1 Approved Attachments…………………………………………………………………….5-1
5.2 Unapproved Attachments ……………………………………………………………….5-1
5.3 JLG Supplied Attachments……………………………………………………………….5-2
5.4 Telehandler/Attachment/Fork Capacity ………………………………………..5-4
5.5 Use of the Load Chart ……………………………………………………………………….5-5
Capacity Indicator Locations ……………………………………………………..5-5
Sample Load Chart (ANSI & CE) …………………………………………………5-6
Sample Load Chart (AUS)……………………………………………………………5-7
Example…………………………………………………………………………………………5-8
5.6 Attachment Installation ……………………………………………………………………5-9
Standard Quick Coupler ……………………………………………………………..5-9
Universal Quick Coupler (UQC)……………………………………………….5-12
5.7 Hydraulic Operated Attachment ………………………………………………….5-14
5.8 Adjusting/Moving Forks ………………………………………………………………..5-15
5.9 Attachment Operation …………………………………………………………………..5-16
Carriage with Forks …………………………………………………………………..5-18
Fork Mounted Hook (ANSI & CE) …………………………………………….5-19
Rotate/Side Tilt Carriage ………………………………………………………….5-20
Side Shift Carriage …………………………………………………………………….5-22
Bucket …………………………………………………………………………………………5-24
Multipurpose Bucket ………………………………………………………………..5-26
Grapple Bucket and Muck Fork Grapple………………………………..5-28
Material Handling Arm (ANSI & CE) ………………………………………..5-30
Coupler Mounted Hook……………………………………………………………5-31
5.10 Hitches………………………………………………………………………………………………5-32
Retrieval Hitch……………………………………………………………………………5-32
Adjustable Auto Hitch………………………………………………………………5-33
Pin Hitch – CUNA C…………………………………………………………………….5-34
EEC Manual Pin Hitch ……………………………………………………………….5-35
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Section 6 – Emergency Procedures
6.1 Towing a Disabled Product ……………………………………………………………..6-1
Moving Short Distances ……………………………………………………………..6-1
Moving Longer Distances…………………………………………………………..6-1
6.2 Emergency Lowering of Boom………………………………………………………..6-2
6.3 Emergency Exit from Enclosed Cab………………………………………………..6-3
Inside Cab……………………………………………………………………………………..6-3
Outside Cab (if equipped) ………………………………………………………….6-3
Section 7 – Lubrication and Maintenance
7.1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………….7-1
Clothing and Safety Gear……………………………………………………………7-1
7.2 General Maintenance Instructions………………………………………………….7-2
7.3 Service and Maintenance Schedule ……………………………………………….7-3
10 & 1st 50 & 50 Hour Maintenance Schedule………………………..7-3
1st 250, 250 & 500 Hour Maintenance Schedule ……………………7-4
1000 & 1500 Hour Maintenance Schedule………………………………7-5
7.4 Lubrication Schedules………………………………………………………………………7-6
250 Hour Lubrication Schedule…………………………………………………7-6
7.5 Operator Maintenance Instructions ……………………………………………….7-8
Fuel System…………………………………………………………………………………..7-8
Engine Oil ………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-10
Hydraulic Oil ……………………………………………………………………………… 7-11
Tires ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-12
Air Intake System……………………………………………………………………… 7-14
Engine Cooling System…………………………………………………………… 7-16
Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-17
Brake System…………………………………………………………………………….. 7-18
Windshield Washer System (if equipped)…………………………….. 7-19
Section 8 – Additional Checks
8.1 General………………………………………………………………………………………………..8-1
8.2 Load Stability Indicator System (CE & AUS)…………………………………..8-1
8.3 Reverse Sensing System (if equipped) …………………………………………..8-2

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