Niko Caterpillar HY 60 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Operating Instructions Manual
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Foreword
Dear customer,
We would like to thank you for your confidence in purchasing a NIKO-product and we
would like to assure you, that we have done the best to deliver you an efficient and
reliable product.
We kindly ask you to read this operating instruction as well as to observe all other
instructions before starting the machine. The operating instructions will give you detailed
information about starting up the machine and about the maintenance.
As you know, the warranty does not cover any claims resulting from operating errors or
inappropriate use.
In case of ordering spare parts, accessories and submitting complaints, it is absolutely
necessary to state the following data:
Type: Motor Type:
HYDRO 60 Yanmar 4 TNV 84 Turbo
Technical improvements:
We are always trying to improve our NIKO-products. Therefore we reserve the right to
implement all improvements and changes we think we think to be necessary on our
products without further announcement and without obligation of updating our machines
that are already sold.
We are glad to answer any further questions you may have and wish you a lots of fun with
your new NIKO-product.
Best Regards
N I K O
Maschinen- & Fahrzeugbau
Serr Dieter, General Manager
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Product description
1. Appropriate use
The NIKO caterpillar HY 60 was created for the application in scarp, on swampy
underground and in unapproachable and pathless terrain. The application area of the
caterpillar ranges from an upgrade of 30 % to 70 % depending on the state of the
underground. The light weight and the consequential minimal pressure of the bottom
(takes care of the bottom), the manageability and the operational safety allow the
application on faces which could be worked on only limited with other machines.
The hydrostatic caterpillar HY 60 is only affected for riding in pathless and steeply terrain.
The caterpillar may not be driven in the ambit of the StVZO (in the open road traffic).
The caterpillar is not qualified for driving on tarmac ways (extreme high wastage of the
rubber chains).
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3. Functional description
The NIKO caterpillar HY 60 is a equipment rack especially designed for driving in steeply
and pathless terrain. Several accessory equipments can be attached on the basic device
as well as rear or front extension.
The caterpillar is equiped with a 4 cylinder diesel engine. This engine powers a total of two
axial piston pumps and two geared pumps. The axial piston pumps feed, controlled
through the joystick, two oil engines in the driving wheels. One geared pump feed the
attachments with the necessitate mass of oil. The steering of the attachments is fed
through the geared pump. The drive mechanism of the caterpillar is hydrostatic. Running
speed, maximum angle of turn could be changed independant and stepless of each other
and because of that they can be suit optimal to the prevailing circumstances.
4. Deliverable accessories:
Following attachments are deliverable: Flail and Rotary mulcher
Turbo Sprayer
Herbicide Sprayer
Leaf Cutter
Rotary hoe
Fertilizer spreader
Bar mower
Dozer blade
Transport trough
and special designs
5. Technical datas
• Length 2,30 meter (incl. guide ahead and rear, without attachments)
Width 1,05 meter, Height 1,95 meter, Weight 1150 kg – 1250 kg
• Diesel engine Yanmar cylinder, water cooled, 60 PS
• infinitely variable joystick control with cruise control, running speed 0 – 15 km/h
• rubber chains with steel webbing 230 x 72 x 52, chain tension over grease cylinder
• oil supplied multiple disk brake
• 2 Tandem pump per 28 cbm, 1 working pump 14 ccm³, 1 geared pump 4,8 cbm
• all hydraulic circuit points with DIN quick change system
• comfortable air cushion seat with roll-bar
• electric hydraulically joystick for the control units
• Three point linkage for the attachment
• stepless mechanic power take-off
• Combined cooler for oil and water
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EG-Conformity Declaration
according to II A of EG- machines guidelines (89/392/EWG)
The manufacturer: NIKO Maschinen- & Fahrzeugbau
Im Mühlgut 1
D-77815 Bühl-Weitenung Germany
declares that the machine described as
follows:
Caterpillar HY 60
Complies with the safety and health
requirements of the following EG-
guidelines
EG-Maschine Guideline 89/392/EWG
Version 93/44/EWG
Harmonized standards applied:
DIN EN 292
Teil 1
Teil 2
DIN EN 294
DIN EN 349
DIN EN 418
DIN EN 60204
Teil 1
Safety of machines
Basic definitions, general design guidelines
Technical guidelines and specifications
Safety distances to avoid contact of upper
body parts with dangerous area
Minumin distances to avoid pinching of body
parts
Machine safety, emergency Stopp device
Machine safety, general requirements for
electrical machine equipm
ent
The confomity declaration is voided by constructive changes, affecting both
technical data stated the operating instruction and appropriate use, altering the
machine significantly!
Bühl, den 11.10.12 Serr Dieter, General Manager
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General Safety Information
1. Care of the operator and general safety measures
The caterpillar HY 60 were constructed and manufactured according to an endangerment
analysis after careful selection of harmonized norms to be observed, as well as further
technical specifications. It fulfils state of the art requirements and ensures a maximum of
safety.
These safety standards can only be maintained in practical use when all necessary
measures are taken. It is the responsibility of the operator to plan these measures and
monitor their execution.
The operator has to make sure that:
- the machine is only used for the intended purpose(see chapter “product description”)
- the machine is only operated in faultless and functional condition and especially that
the functionality of the safety devices is regularly checked
- the operating instruction is complete and in a readable condition and always available
at the machine operating site
- the machine is only operated, maintained and repaired by qualified and authorized
- the driver makes itself familiar before beginning of work with all mechanisms and
actuators, as well as their function. It is too late during the assignment!
- engine is out-started only by the driver place. It may not short circuit through the
electrical connections at the starter to be started, since the machine can set itself with
switched on cruise control otherwise immediately in motion.
- forfitting clothes are worn
- Before starting the close range should be controlled (Children!)
- Attend on sufficient view!
- Do not run the engine closed rooms, poisoning danger
- before refuelling switch off the engine and deduct the ignition key
- Do not refill fuel in closed rooms
- To prevent fire danger pleasse keep the machine tidy!
- Attention with contacting battery accid (Toxic and corrosive!)
- The vehicle may be operated only by persons, who are mental
and physical in a proper condition
- Tablets and alcohol may not be taken before and while driving
- The vehicle may not be driven by minors
- The entrainment of persons is forbidden
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- The driving speed must be always adapted to the environmental conditions
- Attend on the overhang and the oscillating weight of the machine while driving curves
with attached or positioned equipment!
- Protect the caterpillar by leaving the machine against scrolling, switch off the engine
(By the use of switching off the engine, the hydraulic brake will be activated.) detract
the ignition key
- While the engine is in use, do not leave the caterpillar uncontrolled
- Do not leave the driver`s cab while driving
- Lower the attachments when leaving the machine!
- Under high pressure withdrawing high pressure liquids (fuel, hydraulic oil) can
penetrate the skin and cause heavy injuries. Visit therefore a physician immediately,
since otherwise heavy infections can develop
- eliminate the ground strap of the battery by working on the electrical equipment
- fix the attachments only with required appliances
2. Declaration of used safety symbols
In the available manual the following safety symbols are used. These symbols are to
make the reader attentive particularly on the text of the accompanying safety reference
These symbols point on, that dangers for life and health of persons exist.
Corrosive materials,
Avoid the contact with the skin
Give a wash immediately with plenty
water
Toxic,
do not take
Do not breath in steams
Risk of suffocation,
do not run in closed rooms
Fire danger,
Fire and open light are forbidden
Attention,
Danger for men or machines
Notice,
for better understanding the machine or
for the maintenance of the machine
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Transport
The caterpillar HY 60 can be shipped by means of a fork-lift truck or by shipping planks on
trailer, truck etc. Consider dimensions and weight of the crawler-type vehicle. Secure the
caterpillar by bands on means of transport. As points of notice for this the draft links of the
three point linkage at front and tail serve.
With transport over longer distances by forwarding business or so the appropriate safety
regulations (e.g. discharging the fuels such as Diesel and hydraulic oils) must be
considered.
Driving with the caterpillar in the area of application of the StVZO is forbidden. Transport
to the place of work of the caterpillar must take place therefore by tractor or passenger car
with trailer. Consider permissible total weight and trailer weight of means of transport.
1. Abmessungen und weight
• Length 2,30 meter
• Width 1,05 meter
• Height 1,95 meter
• Weight 1150 kg – 1250 kg (without attachments)
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Installation
The start-up of the machine may take place only after preceding reading of this
manual and briefing via the manufacturer or its authorized selling partner.
The caterpillar HY 60 is completely installed and handed over with all fuels filled (for
reasons of security in the case of transport only little Diesel is filled in). Nevertheless the
filling conditions in engine and hydraulic system should be examined the first start, as well
as later ago in regular intervals. (See chapter „maintenance“).
Make yourselves familiar before the first start with the operating elements of the
vehicle. A "driving with the caterpillar first dealing with even area and you increase
practicing" you the level slowly. Do not try equal the borders the machine to plumb,
but you grope along first to your own ones near. A joystick guided track vehicle has
another handling than for example a tractor or an automobile.
Examine both before and after the first start screwing and hydraulic connections for
tightness and density.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our technique
department under the telephone number 07223-96830
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Operation
The job of the driver of the caterpillar is excluding the driver's seat.
Pay attention to it that no persons are in the danger area of the caterpillar and their
attachments.
1. Start the caterpillar
- Press the locking button (activate the brake and switch the Joystick off).
- If you ascend, you sat down and you adjust the driver's seat with the help
of the lever at the front of the seat.
- Bring all control valves into neutral position (not float position!!!).
- Set the cruise control to "0", the Joystick is in neutral position.
(right picture)
- Place the hand throttle lever on "condition gas" (completely back)
- Turn the ignition key to the right, the engine starts.
- Solve the stop - button through turning to the right. The brake control
lamp does not light up and indicates thereby the loosening of the brake and
the ready status of the Joysticks. The caterpillar is ready for driving.
Throttle lever
Lamp of operation
1. and 2. section
Switch for hydraulic guide
Switching the level of
the joystick
(cross function)
Safety button
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Attention: Power take-off 540 U/min = Engine speed 1850 U/min!!!
Operation of the instrument panel:
At the instrument panel are all important function announcements and switching functions
of the caterpillar. (picture above) In the lower digital display when switching on the
operation hours are indicated to the ignition. After starting the engine the number of
revolutions is then indicated and through to operate the red switching button the speed
with decimal places. The engine speed is indicated further with a digital display in the field
lying over it.
Tank-indicate:
The tank-indicate shows the actual content of the fuel.
ATTENTION: If itself the pointer direction red range moved must be already refueled!!!
Power take-off On-Out
Joystick - turnaround
Working hydraulic pump On - Out
Additonal control function
ignition Switch
engine - temperature
Fuse box
Switching button for
speed indicator
Fuel gage
Speed indicator
Brake light
Test port
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Temperature indicator of the motor:
Shows the working temperature of the diesel engine
(Please pay attention to the manufacturers` instructions in the provided manual book!!!)
By excessive temperature you should first check, if the radiator is free of smutt!!!
Power take-off:
This is operarted electrically over the lever key (white).
Attention: Never switsch on the power take-off if it has an excessive engine speed
(over 1200 U/min)!!!
Be sure that all parts, powering from the power take-off, are strong and that
the cardan shaft with the accessory equipments aren´t in a too high
declination.
Commandment: All accessory equipments must have a safety clutch.
The power take-off - activation has a special delay time, until it is completely force-fit.
The power take-off can be activated with the lever key under the seat, but just in an
extreme emergency. (look at the picture).
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Drive joystick – change of direction:
If the seat will be turned the activity of the joystick should also be assimilated with the
driving direction.
To turn the seat, you have to work out the clamp bolt at the black rotating assembly.
Therefore push the red lever key.
Working hydraulic:
With the green lever key you can switch on the pump.
The flow can be controlled of 0-40 l/min depending on adjustment of the splitter or the
engine speed.
Switch for speed function
Joystick
solenoid with disk
Ports for working hydraulic Spindle for adjustment of the
flow rate of working hydraulic
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2. Driving with the caterpillar
-Arise the rotation speed through operating the throttle lever a little bit.
-Push the joystick in the direction you would like to drive.
- You can determine the driving speed by switching the button for the speed
control to position "1". Maneuver to the left or right is possible at equal lasting
speed. For switching off the function of the speed control simply put the button in
the position "0".
- For working with the caterpillar adjust a revolution of 1850 min
-1
- 1950 min
-1
(The power take-off thus has a revolution of 540-600 U/min)
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Working Joystick:
1. If the red functions lamp is activated, she is in the first section.
By opearting the joystick forwards and backwards the guider raises or drops.
The green hydraulic clutches are activ by operating left or right.
Attention: Through operating the brown switch on the cockpit an extra control
function is activated in the first joystick level. (black hydraulic clutch)
2. Through operating the green shift button you reach the second joystick level.
The red function lamp is now off!!!
Attention: Throuh operating the joystick forwards and backwards the red
hydraulic clutches are activeted.
The yellow clutches are activ by operating left or right.
Switching of the guider function:
Lever totally down:
A hydraulic release is developping, which can be tuned with the yellow turning knob.
Attention: Although the swimming postion is activated!!!
Lever in the middel:
Guider can be dischargered or left open without any additional option
Lever totally above:
Swimming position, the accessory equipment fits with the ground.
Release guider
+ - Red function lamp
Switching
Guider function
Shift button
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3. Put down and leaving the caterpillar
- Lower the accessory equipment completely via joystick
- For turning the caterpillar of lower the rotational speed via hand throttle lever
on “condition gas”
- Push the Stop-button above for activating the wedging brake and to switch of
the joystick
- Turn the ignition key left against clockwise (into vertical)
Attention:
- When sticking on and taking the hydraulic packings off the system should be
made pressure-free.
- Switch the ignition on and operate empty with working joystick in all levels
- Consequentely the hydraulic connectors get depressurized
Attention:
Before, all safeguards must be met as when starting or turning off the
caterpillar!!!
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4. Extension of accessory equipment
Please take exact details from the operating instructions of the attachments:
• fix the devices only with the required appliances
• When coupling devices to the caterpillar danger of injury exists
• In the area of the three point leverage risk of injury through crimp and rubbing exists.
Do not step between caterpillar and attachment.
• Nonody may be between caterpillar and equipment without securing the vehicle
against rolling away by the parking brake and/or by chock blocks.
• Consider the far discharge and the rotor of the equipment with driving along curves
with attached or up-saddled devices in addition.
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Help with breakdowns
- Only dispose a breakdown if you posses on the declared qualification
- Sichern Sie zunächst die Maschine gegen unbeabsichtigtes Wieder-Anlaufen, indem
Sie die Batterie abklemmen.
- Gewährleisten Sie jederzeit die Sicherheitsabschaltung der Maschine durch eine
zweite Person.
Reason Remedy
Motor doesn`t start - Check the batterie
- Check the status of the diesel
- Check the stop button
Motor runs but caterpillar doesn`t move - Release the stop button above the
cockpit
- Bring the button for the wedging brake in
the position 0
- Check the status of the hydraulic oil
- Put the speed control button on „0“ to
move the joystick
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