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C55 series INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a CORMIDI Minitransporter. This product was designed and built to last over time and to be used in complete safety. It is however essential to carefully read this manual that describes the procedures for optimum use of the machine.
General information GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. W arranty Your machine is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery and includes replacement of those parts that may, in the opinion of our Technical Department, be affected by construction defects. The parts not made by the manufacturer, elements working in the soil and failures caused by incompetence or neglect, as well as consumables are excluded from the warranty.
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1.2. M ACHINE DESCRIPTION The C55 series Minitransporters are compact self-tipping tracked machines equipped with a container, designed and built exclusively for the transportation of inert material. To meet the various market requirements, the machine can be equipped with motors of similar power to each other, but of different makes and characteristics.
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General information The machine was built exclusively for the transportation of inert material. Any other type of use is prohibited. PROHIBITION: It is absolutely forbidden to use this machine for the transportation of persons and/or animals. PROHIBITION: It is absolutely forbidden to use this machine to tow other machines, vehicles and/or devices, even temporarily or in situations of emergency.
55 Series 1.4. I OF M DENTIFICATION ACHINE MANUFACTURER Plate position Company name, Manufacturer Type of machine Model Capacity KG Machine weight KG Motor power kKW Year of manufacture CE Marking Frame number Serial number The identification data of the manufacturer and of the machine are shown on the aluminium summary plate attached to the dashboard of the machine, while the chassis number is stamped on the left rear strut (see fig.
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General information (“H ”) 1.5.2. L OCKING IFTING OF THE ONTAINER AND SELF-LOADER The container lifting device, for high unloading (“Hi-Tip”), can be locked in the raised position to prevent accidental movement. Before carrying out repairs and/or maintenance with the Hi-Tip raised, always lock the piston following the procedure.
55 Series 1.5.3. L OCKING THE EDAL The driving platform must always be locked in the open position, while working, as in the image shown above; to prevent accidental movement, use the device on the left side of the platform, which consists of a spring-loaded safety pin “C”...
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General information 1.7. S AFETY LATES READ CAREFULLY: During the design phase, the greatest possible effort was made to prevent any accidents, however where it was not technically possible, specific pictograms were used to highlight any potential and imminent risks. Special stickers were therefore created with signals and a description associated to the pictograms to place greater emphasis on the possible danger, according to the indications of the standard UNI 9244-95 (E).
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55 Series 1.7.1. “A” HIAC VERSION WARNINGS FOR THE A plate that requires caution by the operator while using the arm and the lift to unload in the raised position. Risk of possible arm-body collisions. 1.7.2. "B" "C" "D” AFETY DISTANCE Plate warning of the high danger of approaching and remaining within range of the machine as there is) an imminent risk of danger.
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General information 1.7.6. “H” “L” “P” “U” “V” “Z” P RUDENCE ROCEDURES This sticker that calls for caution reminds of the need to take all the safety precautions, especially regarding the use of personal protection equipment. The meaning of the pictograms is as follows: •...
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"T" I NDICATIONS ON OILS This plate contains all the information about the oils that can be used for the C55 series. 1.7.12. “W” READ THE USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL It is reported on the dashboard of the machine that the use and maintenance manuals should be read.
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Commands 1.9. T ECHNICAL Self-loading Hi-Tip Self-loading Model Dumper Hi-Tip Type C55 RI C55 AC C55 HI C55 HIAC Weight [kg] Engine Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Power [kW] - (hp) 4.3 (5.8) 4.3 (5.8) 4.3 (5.8) 4.3 (5.8) Max speed [km/h] - (m/s) 3.6 (1.2) Capacity [kg] Start-up...
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Commands 2. COMMANDS 2.1. A CCELERATOR 2.2. P ARKING BRAKE...
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Commands 2.3. T URN TO THE RIGHT MOVE THE LEFT TRACK 2.4. T URN TO THE LEFT MOVE THE RIGHT TRACK...
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Commands 2.5. M OVE THE MACHINE FORWARD AND BACK 2.6. DOUBLE SPEED (ALL VERSIONS)
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55 Series 1.1. C RI-RIA) ONTAINER LEVER VERSIONS 1.2. C ONTAINER LEVER VERSIONS...
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Commands 1.3. C ONTAINER LEVER VERSIONS 1.4. C HIAC) ONTAINER LEVER VERSIONS...
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55 Series 1.5. H IGH UNLOAD LEVER ERSION...
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Commands 1.6. H HIAC) IGH UNLOAD LEVER ERSION...
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55 Series 1.7. S ELF-LOADING LEVER ERSION 1.8. S HIAC) ELF-LOADING LEVER ERSION...
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Commands 2.1. T URNING ON THE ENGINE -1 Turn the knob K clockwise -2 Move the orange lever G to the right -3 Move the accelerator forward, to the middle of the stroke. -4 Move the black/orange lever H to the left -5 Pull L towards you vigorously, release as soon as it reaches the end of the stroke -6 Reclose towards the right H...
55 Series 2. USER REGULATIONS 2.1. F IRST READ CAREFULLY: before using the machine it is necessary to carefully read all the instructions in this manual and in the use and maintenance manual of the engine installed on your machine, which must remain constantly attached.
Use standards • Always start up outdoors and make sure there are no other persons near the machine and/or other obstacles. • Check that there is fuel in the tank and, if necessary, add more. • Always engage the parking brake WARNING: Before starting the engine, always apply the parking brake to avoid any movement of the machine which could have consequences for the operator's safety.
55 Series which could become stuck in the tracks and cause them to break. Upon start-up, adjust the number of engine revolutions to the desired level by operating the accelerator lever, according to the power required (when the machine is loaded, it will be necessary to bring the lever to more than half the stroke between the minimum and maximum).
Use standards While driving, always hold the grab handle firmly with hand simultaneously act on both drive levers with the other hand. Never let go of the handle to operate the levers with both hands. Fig. 35 – Driving position HAZARD: While the machine is running, the operator must always assume and maintain the prescribed driving position.
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55 Series When tackling slopes, especially with the machine loaded, the following particular driving technique must be observed (see fig. 36): Always tackle ascents in forward gear; Always tackle descents in reverse. The machine is equipped with an automatic anti-cavitation speed control system.
Use standards 2.6. S TOPPING AND ARKING WARNING: if you move away and leave the machine unattended, always apply the parking brake and make sure that no unauthorised person can start or move it. Before stopping the machine, preferably assume a position on a flat paved surface or, in any case, on flat, stable and compact ground.
55 Series 2.8. T RANSPORTING A PROHIBITION: it is absolutely forbidden to exceed the capacity limits indicated in the table in para. 12. 3.8.1. C ONSTRUCTION ONTAINER UMPER The standard machine is equipped with a "dumper" type container for the transportation of solid inert materials, mainly indicated for use in construction work.
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Use standards will slip away from the bucket and fall into the container; • Repeat the operation several times to fill the container; CAUTION: When using the arm, make sure that the latter does not accidentally collide with surrounding objects and check that there is nothing in the range of action of the arm.
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55 Series To return the container to the travel position, proceed as follows: • First pull the tipping lever back and return the container to the horizontal position; • Release the container control lever • Pull the container lifting lever backwards until it reaches the driving position;...
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Use standards WARNING: lift the machine by hooking it only by the eyebolts provided for the purpose: anchoring to other points can cause breakage with consequent falling of the machine and the possibility of serious damage to persons. fig. 45 – Anchor points for fig.
55 Series 2.12. S TORAGE If the machine must remain inactive for several months, it is necessary to ensure correct storage so that it is perfectly in order when it is put back into operation. Perform storage following all the indications: •...
Maintenance 3.1. M AINTENANCE NTERVALS To maintain the highest level of efficiency, maintenance must be carried out on a regular and scheduled basis. The following table shows the summary of maintenance operations to be performed periodically. Maintenance and adjustment table Work Description frequency...
55 Series OBLIGATION: When changing the oil in the engine, always use a dedicated suction device to remove the used oil. Always avoid dispersing oil and filters into the environment and dispose of them respecting the environment and the current legislation.
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Maintenance Pull the filter away and clean it, without damaging it, with an air gun connected to a compressor; remove the filter cartridge “3” from its housing and perform Every 8 hours thorough cleaning by blowing with compressed air. Every 300 hours or at least once a year, it is necessary to replace the air filter cartridge, “3”...
55 Series • Stop the engine and check again that the oil level on the dipstick is correct and, if necessary, repeat the operation. Replacement Every 300 Change the hydraulic oil in the tank. hours To replace the hydraulic oil, use a suitable suction device and a dedicated temperature thermometer.
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Maintenance Every 300 Replace the filters and the hydraulic oil. hours To replace the filters follow the instructions below, with reference to fig. 51. Fig. 51 – Oil and filters replacement Replacement • Empty the oil tank, following the procedure indicated above; •...
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55 Series • After replacing the filters, apply high temperature resistant sealant “L” on the closing edge of the lid, put the lid on the tank and tighten the screws “M”; Fill the tank and check the oil level as previously seen (see the oil table at the end of chapter 4).
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Maintenance • Mount the new track by meshing it with the teeth of the drive wheel “F”; • Fit the front part of the track onto the idle wheel “G”; • Adjust the tension by acting on the nut “D”; •...
55 Series 3.6. R ECOMMENDED UBRICANTS Type Quantity Engine Oil 10W - 40W Hydraulic Oil TITAN HYD 32 HVI 19 l MR Filante Grease 4. PROBLEMS AND FAULTS Problem Cause Solution Excessive oil level Fill to the correct level Oil overheating Interrupt the work and allow to cool Hydraulic oil comes out of the vent Arrange for the machine to be checked by a...
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55 Series 5. INDEX General information Manufacturer and machine identification Hi-Tip container lock Platform lock Safety plates Permissible slopes Dimensions Technical data Commands Engine ignition User regulations Stopping and parking Unloading material Using the self-loading arm Lifting the Hi-Tip container Transporting the minidumper Towing Storage...
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