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SERIES 216 LOADER Operator’s Manual PM-000227...
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IN PROGRESS 2 SERIES CURRENTLY IS IN DESIGN CHANGES OUTSTANDING: COVER PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS & INDEX SPECIFICATIONS DRAWINGS DECALS SERVICE PROCEDURE ATTACHMENTS...
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We thank you for choosing the Kanga Loader. Your machine is the result of extensive design and development and is acknowledged as being the superior product in its category. We congratulate you on your discerning choice and wish you many years of...
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While all care has been taken in the development of this product, Kanga makes no representation or warranty that this document is accurate, error-free, or up to date and no loss of any kind is accepted by Kanga or its agents arising from the use of this document.
Table of Contents Identify Your Kanga Loader ...........9 Read Your Product Plate ..................9 Understand the Model Number ................9 Safety Information ..............10 Understand Safety Warnings and Symbols ............10 Safety Decal Labels ....................11 Safe Work Practices—Pictograms .................14 Practice Safety at All Times ..........15 General Safety Rules ....................15...
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Terms and Conditions .....................91 Spare Parts Warranty....................92 Contact Information .............93 Index ..................94 Register Your Kanga Loader This part will be removed from this manual at the time of machine handover. Record the Main Component Serial Numbers Loader Checklist Delivery Sheet...
Identify Your Kanga Loader Read Your Product Plate 1 Mini-Loader VIN Number 2 Date of Manufacture (in Australia) 3 Full Model Code 4 Engine Gross Maximum Power (HP/KW) 5 Mini-Loader Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) 6 Mass of Loader (without bucket,...
Following these safety precautions listed in this manual. We encourage you to assess is required when operating or maintaining a Kanga the risk present at any job site and in every work Loader.
Operator’s Manual · Safety Information Safety Decal Labels The following section provides a glossary of safety labels found on your Kanga Loader. These labels are important! Become familiar with both their meaning and location prior to operating your loader. They must be maintained so each decal label is clean, visible, and legible. To clean the decal, use a soft cloth, water, and soap.
Operator’s Manual · Safety Information Safe Work Practices—Pictograms These illustrate key safety practices related to the operation of your Kanga Loader. Descriptions Always operate the machine with the attachment lowered. Caution: Take note of the following safe work Always move up and down slopes with the practices and safety notices.
Practice Safety at All Times General Safety Rules DANGER Read, remember, and apply the following safety rules during the operation of your Kanga Loader. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all In addition, complete a thorough risk assessment moving parts, including hydraulic arms.
Use a steady, even action to achieve proper control. Do not jerk the control levers. The Kanga Loader is designed to operate on slopes to a maximum of 20°. Note that this is a Avoid distractions during loader operation.
In • The load acting through the centre of bucket terms of stability, Kanga find the OTT system to volume or in the centre of the fork tynes be comparable to a wheel loader though have •...
Operator’s Manual · Practice Safety at All Times Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All personnel working on or near the Kanga Loader must follow the work site’s Health and Safety guidelines and wear a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other protective equipment, as appropriate for the hazards present.
Five Steps to an Effective Risk Assessment Your Kanga Loader is a versatile machine, capable of performing a variety of tasks in a safe and effective manner. To ensure the safety of operators and others, it is important to document the work at hand for hazards and risk.
Operate Your Kanga Loader Inspection After Delivery As soon as your loader is delivered and before declaring it ready for use, thoroughly inspect it for any evidence of damage resulting from shipment. CAUTION The task of preparing a new loader for use should be completed by a responsible person who has read and understood this manual.
CAUTION align the loader wheel with the ramps proceed to reverse the loader down the ramps at a slow and For the Kanga Series 216 Loader, the load on Consistent speed. the lifting lug must not exceed 1500Kg 9. Drive the loader clear of the ramps.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Your Kanga Loader Parking and Shutting Down Safety in the Work Zone When parking your loader, observe the following In all work zones, it is important to control both safety guidelines: vehicle and foot traffic in the area.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Your Kanga Loader Controls THIS SECTION TO CHANGE Spring-centered levers sit on the top face of the loader control area. These control the basic operating functions via a push-pull action. The levers and their corresponding functions are illustrated here.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Your Kanga Loader Before Starting Up Before starting up, read this operator’s manual for this loader, then complete the following steps: Check the fuel level and fill up if necessary. Ensure that the fuel is the correct type, free from impurities or water.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Your Kanga Loader Cold Weather Starting Maneuvering 1. Turn the key to the “PREHEATING” position and keep it there for a certain period mentioned below. Important Shown below are the standard preheating times for various temperatures. This operation, however, is not required, when the engine is warmed up.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Your Kanga Loader Turning When the power and/or direction on one side of the loader is different from that on the other, the loader will turn. For example, applying forward power to one side and equal reverse power to the other will cause the loader to turn by its own length.
Kanga. Attachments In addition to the general safety practices related to the operation of your Kanga Loader, you must follow the safety guidelines given for the attachment you are using. Before commencing work with any attachment, ensure that all tasks and risks...
Operator’s Manual · Operate Loader Attachments Hydraulic Attachment Connections Kanga Loaders are fitted with hydraulic quick release couplings (QRC) to connect the different attachments. The QRCs are paired as male and female to ensure correct hose connections. STANDING ON REAR OF MACHINE LEFT SIDE (Controlled by the AUX lever.)
5. Use the knob on the trenching valve to adjust Note the ground speed of the loader. Turning the If Trencher valve is not available on your Kanga knob clockwise will make loader move slower Loader, connect the bucket broom hoses to while turning the knob anti-clockwise will connections A and B.
4. Pull drive levers all the way back. 5. Use the knob on the trenching valve to adjust Note If Trencher valve is not available on your Kanga the ground speed of the loader. Turning the Loader, connect rotary hoe hoses to connections A knob clockwise will make loader move slower and B.
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The following 3 pages are to be filled out as part of the machine handover with the centre spread removed by the Kanga Loaders representative. The information will be stored by Kanga Loaders for warranty and after sales service. Please note: The centre 4 pages do not form part of the owners operators manual.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM THE MACHINE HANDOVER MACHINE OWNER UNDERSTANDING I ___________________________________ (the Purchaser) have read and fully understand the Operator’s Manual, safety instructions and warranty conditions. KANGA LOADERS GLOBAL PTY LTD AUSTRALIA: 4 Octal Street, Yatala, QLD, 4207 Email: info@kangaloader.com...
Maintain Your Kanga Loader Inspection and Checks Before operating the Kanga Loader each day, the operator must complete the inspection and checks as outlined on the following pages. This inspection will ensure the equipment is in safe working order and aid in the detection of malfunctions between scheduled maintenance checks.
Operator’s Manual · Maintain Your Kanga Loader Daily Checklist LOADER Element Comment Good condition, with adequate tread Wheels Adequate pressure Wheel nuts secure Good condition Guarding Secure Good condition of hoses (check for leaks) Good condition of casings (check for leaks)
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Operator’s Manual · Maintain Your Kanga Loader Daily Checklist (continued) Element Comment No leakage Fuel Adequate fuel level Drain water tap, if fitted as optional extra Water (diesel Radiator hose/water level loader only) Operator’s Manual Present with machine ATTACHMENT(S) Element...
Operator’s Manual · Maintain Your Kanga Loader Loader Arm Maintenance Remove attachment before working on loader arms. Important Safety Guidelines DANGER Attachments must be removed before working DE-000964 on the loader arms. Maintenance must be performed on a flat and even surface.
Operator’s Manual · Maintain Your Kanga Loader Post-Storage Return to Long-Term Loader Storage Operation If your Kanga loader must be stored for an extended period of time, follow these guidelines for To return the loader to operation after a period of preparation and storage.
End-of-Service-Life Disposal 3. Recycle the metal hulk. After identifying a metal recycling vendor in When your Kanga loader has reached the end of your area, inquire about their requirements for its useful life, responsible disposal of its parts, preparing the metal hulk for recycling.
Other Instrument Panel Features The following service work should be completed Also displayed on the instrument panel on all only by a qualified Kanga service technician. loaders is a charge warning light, and an oil Required service intervals are shown in the next warning light.
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+40° to +90°F conditions with local temperature ranges The Kanga hydraulic system operates at a oil temperature between 60 - 80°C (140 - 176°F). Using a hydraulic oil that meets these requirements will help eliminate costly machine downtime and reduce the overall operating cost of your equipment.
Return oil from the trencher motor flows through The trenching valve is specially designed to the C port and the overcenter valve (3) to the tank convert the Kanga Loader paired with a trencher (T) port. attachment into a high-performance trenching machine.
Please refer to page 68 Service Task-Grease Nipples. BATTERY—Part Number DL-000605 (Australia). BATTERY—Part Number - For your specific region Contact your KANGA dealer. Part Number Part Number 0K10902 0K10903 REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Visually check tires on a daily basis. Check tire pressure every 50 operating hours, and check for wear and damage to tires and tracks. Tire pressure must be maintained to the following specifications: KANGA LOADER TIRE PRESSURE GROSS Tire Size Recommended Pressure Gross weight Kgs...
Troubleshooting Guide This section contains troubleshooting information to be used for locating and correcting problems which may develop with your Kanga Loader. Troubleshooting and maintenance information relating to the engine are contained in the engine manual. Arms TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Reduce load.
Referring to the section of this manual “Practice Safety at All Times”, these adjustments have been made for a range of Kanga buckets and fork tynes. Note that ROC is 50% of the Tipping Load for wheel loaders and 45% for Kanga “over tire track” loaders.
Referring to the section of this manual “Practice Safety at All Times”, these adjustments have been made for a range of Kanga buckets and fork tynes. Note that ROC is 50% of the Tipping Load for wheel loaders and 45% for Kanga “over tire track” loaders.
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DECAL (DIAL 1100) - SMALL - 90MM x 35MM DE-000211 DECAL - LOADER - FUSE 8 SERIES B MODEL DE-000221 DECAL - POWERED BY KUBOTA DE-000731 DECAL - KANGA SERVICE AND SPARES DE-000777 DECAL - FILL BOTH FUEL TANKS DE-000930 DECAL ISO KANGA UNI SAFE CONNECTION DE-000933...
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DECAL - POWERED BY KUBOTA DE-000538 DECAL - P65 WARNING - 82MM x 43MM DE-000777 DECAL - FILL BOTH FUEL TANKS DE-000930 DECAL ISO KANGA UNI SAFE CONNECTION DE-000933 DECAL ISO CRUSHED HAND SMALL DE-000934 DECAL ISO ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK DE-000935...
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DECAL (DIAL 1100) - SMALL - 90MM x 35MM DE-000211 DECAL - LOADER - FUSE 8 SERIES B MODEL DE-000221 DECAL - POWERED BY KUBOTA DE-000731 DECAL - KANGA SERVICE AND SPARES DE-000777 DECAL - FILL BOTH FUEL TANKS DE-000930 DECAL ISO KANGA UNI SAFE CONNECTION DE-000933...
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DECAL - POWERED BY KUBOTA DE-000538 DECAL - P65 WARNING - 82MM x 43MM DE-000777 DECAL - FILL BOTH FUEL TANKS DE-000930 DECAL ISO KANGA UNI SAFE CONNECTION DE-000933 DECAL ISO CRUSHED HAND SMALL DE-000934 DECAL ISO ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK DE-000935...
Kanga Loader service representative of the need for warranty repair. Any attachment not approved by Kanga Loader or any parts that are not genuine Kanga Loader The purchaser must organize and is financially service parts are not covered by this warranty.
Operator’s Manual · Understand Your Warranty Terms and Conditions (continued) The warranty claim will not be recognized without the return of the faulty part to Kanga Loaders and Note must include the loader and attachment serial The standard engine manufacturer’s warranty number.
Contact Information For spare parts, service and support please contact one of our Kanga offices below. KANGA LOADERS AUSTRALIA & EUROPE: Sales · +61 (0)7 3441 9222 Spare Parts Website· spares.kangaloader.com Spares Email · info@kangaloader.com Service Bookings Email · info@kangaloader.com Visit Our Website ·...
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