TZ Series Tractor Frontloader is used for FOTON Four-wheel Driven Tractors. This
manual introduces the structures, working principles, and operation of the frontloader in
intelligible words and figures, as well as the maintenance, the common trouble and trouble
shooting. If you want to know the operation and the adjustment of the relevant tractor, please
consult the “OPERATION MANUAL OF FOTON SERIES WHEELED TRACTORS”.
The frontloader introduced in this manual involves seven series; viz. series 02, series 03,
series 04, series 06, series 08, series 10 and series 12. According to the difference between the
link structures of the lift arm and the bucket, the lift arm and the vertical column, every series
includes five type, that is, the common model, model A, model B, model C and model D.
The frontloader can mount six kinds of working device according to the demand of the
work, involving the universal bucket, the assembled bucket, the bars-casing bucket, the pallet
fork and the timber grab.
The manual instances the common model, model A, model B, model C and model D for
explanation, and introduces the working devices in the end.
1. The driver must have formal driving license, and be familiar with the use of the frontloader and tractor,
and drive, service, maintain the frontloader according to the prescript of the manual.
2. Not allow any one stand under the lift arm and bucket.
3. Never drive at high speed when the bucket is over the transport position.
4. Never drive overloading.
5. Don’t load the barycenter of the goods deflected.
6. When parking at a slope, it needs not only strain the hand brake but also fix the wheel with a trilateral
wood.
7. Never park close to fire.
8. Pay attention to the readings of instruments at any time.
9. Disassemble, assemble and adjust machine according to the manual.
10.Check whether the brake system is safe and reliable. Otherwise, don’t drive until eliminate all
malfunctions.
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1 Application, technical performance and
Fig. 1-1 Sketch of the frontloader fixed on Foton Tractors
TZ-D Series Tractor Frontloader is a kind of mini-type engineering machine fixed on
tractors and used for loading. The frontloader can be used in a family, farm, storehouse, etc.
where the large-scale models are not so available, for transporting incompact materials such
as scarification, sandrock, coal, waste, etc., as well as shoving soil,digging,piling, etc.
1) The frontloader, with hydraulic transmission technique and compact structures, is
flexible and available in narrow spots where the large-scale machine can not.
2) It is fixed on the four-wheel driven tractor that has full hydraulic steering and a batch
production, with compact structures and reliable transmitting.
3) One hydraulic system is used by the frontloader and the tractor’s lifting device
together, which accords to GB and easy to maintain.
4) The frontloader can mount various devices according to different demands.
1.2 Main specification and technical data
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Technical Data Collection List of the frontloader fixed on Foton Tractors
The working device system is the component contributing directly to loading like arms of a person. As
shown in Fig.2-1, the working device consists of bucket, vertical column, lift arm, and underframe, etc.
Fig.2-1 Working Device Sketch
According to the difference between the linking structures of the lift arm and the bucket,
the lift arm and the vertical column, the frontloader includes five models. That is the Common
model, model A, model B, model C and model D.
2.1.1 Common model (As shown in Fig.2-2)
For the Common model, the vertical column links to the tractor fixedly, the lift arm and
the lift cylinder links to vertical column by fixed pins. If necessary, take out the fixed pins,
put down the support leg, loosen the quick release coupling of the oil pipes, and then the lift
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arm will be separated from the vertical column, the frontloader will be separated off. The
teeth are mounted on the edge blade of the bucket by bolts, and the teeth canbe replaced
when worn out. The edge blade can also be cut off to replace when worn out. Various
working device can be replaced according to the work demand—assembling bucket, timber
grab, pallet fork, etc.
Fig.2-2 Common model (no quick-link)
The working device has couplings between buckets and lift arm, bucket and cylinder, lift
arm and cylinder, lift arm and vertical column, vertical column and cylinder. Their mounting
clearance is about 0.18~0.34mm. If the friction between linings and pins makes the
clearance between themover 0.6~0.7mm, linings and pins should be replaced.
2.1.2 Model A (As shown in Fig.2-3)
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Fig.2-3 Model A (quick-link between lift arm and vertical column)
For model A (quick-link between lift arm and vertical column), the vertical column links
to the tractor fixedly, the lift arm links to vertical column by quick-link. If necessary, take out
the quick-link pins, put down the support leg, loosen the quick release coupling of the oil
pipes, and then the lift arm will be separated from the vertical column, the frontloader will be
separated off. The teeth are mounted on the edge blade of the bucket by bolts so that they may
be replaced when worn out. The edge blade can also be cut off to replace when worn out.
Various working devices can be replaced according to the wok demand—assembling bucket,
timber grab, pallet fork, etc.
The working device has couplings between buckets and lift arm, bucket and cylinder, lift
arm and cylinder, vertical column and cylinder, as well as the quick-link between the lift arm
and vertical column. Their mounting clearance is about 0.18~0.34mm. If the friction
between linings and pins makes the clearance between them over 0.6~0.7mm, linings and
pins should be replaced.
2.1.3 Model B(As shown in Fig.2-4)
Fig.2-4 Model B (quick-link between lift arm and bucket)
For model B (quick-link between lift arm and bucket), the vertical column links to the
tractor fixedly, the lift arm links to vertical column by fixed pins. If necessary, take out the
fixed pins, put down the support leg, loosen the quick release coupling of the oil pipes, and
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then the lift arm will be separated from the vertical column. The lift arm and bucket link by
quick-link pins. The bucket can be separated. So the lift arm can connect with other parts
quickly, such as saucer fork, etc. The teeth are mounted on the edge blade of the bucket by
bolts so that they may be replaced when worn out. The edge blade can also be cut off to
replace when worn out. Various working devices can be replaced according to the work
demand—assembling bucket, timber grab, pallet fork, etc.
The working device has couplings between lift arm and vertical column, bucket and
cylinder, lift arm and cylinder, vertical column and cylinder, as well as the quick-link
between the lift arm and bucket. Their mounting clearance is about 0.18~0.34mm. If the
friction between linings and pins makes the clearance between them over 0.6~0.7mm,
linings and pins should be replaced.
2.1.4 Model C (As shown in Fig.2-5)
Fig.2-5 Model C (quick-link between lift arm and vertical column, lift arm and bucket)
For model C, the vertical column links to the tractor fixedly, the lift arm and vertical
column, the lift arm and bucket are all by quick-link pins. If necessary, take out the quick-link
pins, put down the support leg, loosen the quick release coupling of the oil pipes, and then the
lift arm will be separated from the vertical column. The bucket can be separated from the lift
arm. So the lift arm can connect with other parts quickly, such as saucer fork, etc. The teeth
are mounted on the edge blade of the bucket by bolts so that they may be replaced when worn
out. The edge blade can also be cut off to replace when worn out. Various working devices
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can be replaced according to the work demand—assembling bucket, timber grab, pallet fork,
The working device has couplings between bucket and cylinder, lift arm and cylinder,
vertical column and cylinder, as well as the quick-link between the lift arm and bucket, lift
arms and vertical column. Their mounting clearance is about 0.18~0.34mm. If the friction
between linings and pins makes the clearance between them over 0.6~0.7mm, linings and
pins should be replaced.
2.1.5 Model D (As shown in Fig.2-6)
Fig.2-6 Model D (quick-link between lift arm and vertical column, lift arm and bucket
(lift and drop parallel))
The lifting angle of the bucket is unchangeable when the lift arm lifts or drops. The
characteristic isunique among all lift arms.
For model D, the vertical column links to the tractor fixedly, the lift arm and vertical
column, the lift arm and bucket are all by quick-link pins. If necessary, take out the quick-link
pins, put down the support leg, loosen the quick release coupling of the oil pipes, and then the
lift arm will be separated from the vertical column. The bucket can be separated from the lift
arm. So the lift arm can connect with other parts quickly, such as assembling bucket, saucer
fork, etc. The teeth are mounted on the edge blade of the bucket by bolts so that they may be
replaced when worn out. The edge blade can also be cut off to replace when worn out. Various
working devices can be replaced according to the work demand—assembling bucket, timber
The working device has couplings between bucket and cylinder, lift arm and cylinder,
vertical column and cylinder, as well as the quick-link between the lift arm and bucket, lift
arm and vertical column. Their mounting clearance is about 0.18~0.34mm. If the friction
between linings and pins makes the clearance between them over 0.6~0.7mm, linings and
pins should be replaced.
2.2 Working device hydraulic system
Hydraulic system of working device is used to control the motion of lift arm and bucket
to complete various working operation.
Working principle of hydraulic system:
The engine drives the oil pump which sucks oil from oil-tank. The pressure oil from oil
pump flows through distribution valve to lift cylinder or turn cylinder. By operating the
control rod of distribution valve,the direction of oil flow is changed to make the bucket lift or
turn. The system pressure is settled by the safety valve locating in the distribution valve. The
bucket cannot turn and lift at the same time. When the bucket is turning,the hydraulic circuit
to lift cylinder is cut off. Only when the turning hydraulic circuit stops working,can the
lifting be done.
This system consists of geared pump, multi-way diverter valve, lift arm cylinder, bucket
cylinder, oil-tank and flow line (Fig. 2-7).
Geared pump is showed in Fig. 2-8. One geared pump is used for working device
hydraulic system and the tractor’s hydraulic lifting system together. Its highest pressure is
16Mpa. The structure of lift arm cylinder and bucket cylinder is showed in Fig. 2-9.
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Fig 2-7 Sketch of hydraulic system working principle
1) Connect the underframe with vertical column by bolts and fix them to tractor.
2) Joint bucket, lift arm, support legs and cylinder with pins.
3) Put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly, drive the tractor closely,
joint the vertical column with lift arm by pins, and fix the pins with bolts.
4) Connect the oil lines with flexible hose, notice that high-pressure hoses can’t be
distorted and be pulled too tight when installing.
5) During assembling, pour lubricant into every hinge, so as to make it rotate freely.
6) After assembly, make sure it is in neutral before start the engine, conjoin geared pump,
operate multi-way diverter valve pole, lift the working device, check all oillines’ coupling,
and ensure no leakage.
7) Operate multi-way diverter valve pole, make four cylinders and flow lines full of oil,
then add hydraulic oil to the scale of the oil-tank, for fear that oil pump empty.
8) If the tractor is demanded to do other work, take out the pins connecting the vertical
column and lift arm, put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly, pull away the
multi-way valve’s quick coupling,separate the flexible hose from the underframe, and then
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the tractor can connect with other devices, such as pallet fork, etc.
1) Connect the underframe with vertical column by bolts and fix them to tractor.
2) Joint bucket, lift arm, support legs and cylinder with pins.
3) Put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly, drive the tractor closely,
connect the rear hitch of the lift arm with the vertical column by quick-change pins, and fix
the pins with spring pins.
4) Connect the oil lines with flexible hose, notice that high-pressure hoses can’t be
distorted and be pulled too tight when installing.
5) During assembling, pour lubricant into every hinge, so as to make it rotate freely.
6) After assembly, make sure it is in neutral before start the engine, conjoin geared pump,
operate multi-way diverter valve pole, lift the working device, check all lines coupling, and
ensure no leakage.
7) Operate multi-way diverter valve pole, make four cylinders and flow lines full of oil,
then add hydraulic oil to the scale of the oil-tank, for fear that oil pump empty.
8) If the tractor is demanded to do other work, take out the quick-change pins connecting
the vertical column and lift arm, put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly,
pull away the multi-way valve’s quick release coupling,separate the flexible hose from the
underframe, and then the tractor can connect with other devices, such as pallet fork, etc.
2.3.3 Model B
1) Connect the underframe with vertical column by bolts and fix them to tractor.
2) Joint bucket, lift arm, support legs and cylinder with pins.
3) Put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly, drive the tractor closely, put
the lift arm in the vertical column correctly and joint by pins, and then fix them with bolts.
4) Connect the oil lines with flexible hose, notice that high-pressure hoses can’t be
distorted and be pulled too tight when installing.
5) During assembling, pour lubricant into every hinge, so as to make it rotate freely.
6) After assembly, make sure it is in neutral before start the engine, conjoin geared pump,
operate multi-way diverter valve pole, lift the working device, check all lines coupling, and
ensure no leakage.
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7) Operate multi-way diverter valve pole, make four cylinders and flow lines full of oil,
then add hydraulic oil to the scale of the oil-tank, for fear that oil pump empty.
8) If the tractor is demanded to do other work, take out the pins connecting the bucket
and lift arm, put down the support legs, support the frontloader firmly, pull away the
multi-way valve’s quick release coupling,separate the flexible hose from the underframe, and
then the tractor can connect with other devices, such as pallet fork, etc.
2.3.4 Model C
Same as Model A
2.3.5 Model D
Same as Model A
2.4 Driving and operation
The driver should be firstly acquainted with the specification,structure,operation
methods, technical maintenance and service of the frontloader in order to guarantee safe
driving and operation.
2.4.1 Notes for operation and itinerant maintenance
2.4.1.1 Notes for operation
1) The driver,with driving license at least for large tractor, should read thoroughly this
manual,and be trained with traffic regulations, structural principle of frontloader and
practical operation before driving and work. There should be only one person in the cab.
2) Use oils of required brand that meet the quality standards.
3) Maintain the machine periodically according to requirement.
4) After starting,make the engine run idle for 5-10min till the reading of meter is
normal,then loosen the hand brake knob and begin driving.
5)Temperature of engine coolant should not over 100℃ during operation,and that of
converter should not over 120 ℃,otherwise stop operation immediately for cooling.
2.4.1.2 Itinerant check
Precede the followings before work every day.
1) Check the conditions of damage,wear or looseness of working device,hydraulic
cylinders,linkage rods as well as hoses, etc.,and repair them in time.
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2) Remove dirt and dusts around engine,battery and radiator.
3) Check whether the transmission system and each driving part overheat.
4) Check whether the bolts of rims and transmission shafts as well as the set plate of
each pin are loose.
5) Check whether the outline and pressure of tyres are normal.
6) Fill lubricant to each rotating part.
7) Drain the coolant out of engine radiator and engine during winter.(except with
antifreeze).
2.4.3 Driving without load
2.4.3.1 Start
1) Locate the shift lever on idle Gear.
2) Let the hand brake on “brake” position.
3) Turn the electrical switch on, insert the key in the electrical switch and turn to the
right position.
4) Push the start button and add oil slightly, it can be started. It should be noticed when
starting that the time of starting must be less than 10 seconds. If it needs to start again, it
should have 30-40 seconds interval. If it can’t be started three times continuously, the reason
should be inspected before start again.
2.4.3.2 Driving
1) After start, the engine must run 5 min. without load, and the reading of meters should
be normal.
2) Draw back the bucket and lift it to transport position (The arm pivot point is 400mm
high from the ground.)
3) Loosen the hand brake.
4) Step down the clutch pedal, locate the shift lever and the high-low speed control lever
on right position, then loosen the clutch pedal, step down the accelerator pedal, the
frontloader can drive.
2.4.3.3 Stop
Before stop the frontloader, locate the gear lever on idle Gear, let the engine run 2-3 min.
at lower speed, and then pull up the flameout line, press the line button down later. Thereafter
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pull up the hand brake, take out the electrical switch key. The chief switch of electric must be
speed should change according to the road surface. Never raise the lift arm with load when
transporting, especially on uneven road.
2.4.4.5 Dumping
When the frontloader is near to dumping spot, raise the bucket to necessary height, push
forward the bucket’s control lever to tilt the bucket forward for dumping. When loading to a
truck, lift the bucket to dumping height at a certain distance from the truck, and drive the
frontloader slowly to carriage for dumping. The operation should be as gentle as possible in
order to reduce the impact of material upon truck. If the material is sticky to bucket wall,
operate the lever back and forth to shake the bucket and dump down the materials completely.
2.4.4.6 Other operation
The frontloader can also be used for earth shoving,leveling,digging, pulling,hoisting
and etc.
The frontloader can outfit six kinds of working devices, involving the universal bucket,
assembled bucket, bars-casing bucket, pallet fork and timber grab. Users can choose the aided
parts based on demands.
3.1.1 Assembled bucket (As shown in Fig. 3-1)
Function of assembled bucket:
1) Use as the basic bucket.
2) Use as bulldozer.
3) Loading goods.
4) Backfill and leveling ground.
3.1.2 Bars-casing bucket (As shown in Fig. 3-2)
Function of bars-casing bucket:
There is a bars-casing on the bucket for fear that the material fall out of it.
3.1.3 Pallet fork (As shown in Fig. 3-3)
Function of pallet fork:
Move the material parallel for short or long distance.
3.1.4 Timber grab (As shown in Fig. 3-4)
Function of timber grab:
Grasp the wood and transport for short or long distance or load on a truck, it is
convenient and economic.
In order to guarantee the continuous full-load operation of the frontloader in awful
circumstances and prevent the wear in early period, periodical maintenance is necessary for
keeping the frontloader in ideal technical state constantly.
4.1.1 After assembled, fill hydraulic oil into working oil-tank, fill lubricant to every
lubricating point, put it into running-in test, let cylinders run for 20 hours, and then replace
hydraulic oil.
4.1.2 The maintenance of hydraulic loading device should be taken after the tractor
stops completely and the hydraulic system must be no loads. The maintenance should obey
the follows:
1) Check the tightening between hydraulically loading device and tractor.
2) Check the fuel level in oil-tank and whether there is leakage in hydraulic system.
3) After work, the bucket should be put on ground, so as to relieve load on the front
wheels and prolong their service life.
4.1.3 If don’t use it for a long time, put it into a dry room, for fear it be solarized and be
showered and rust.
4.2 Common trouble and troubleshooting
Here are the common troubles and trouble-shootings of the working device and hydraulic
system.
4.2.1 The lift arm and bucket move slowly or keep still.
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1.Seals of cylinders are damaged
2. Pipeline system leaks
3.Inner of working pump leaks seriously
4. Relief valve is adjusted improperly and
system pressure is on the low side.
5. There is air in the suction pipe of working
pump or the oil filter blocked.
6. The mounting clearance of pilot-controlled
valve is too large.
1.Replace with new seals
2.Check and repair
3.Repair or replace the pump
4.Adjust the system pressure to required
value
5.Clean the filter or replace the oil suction
pipe
6.Repair or replace the valve
4.2.2 The pump is empty sucked or there are foams in oil
1. Oil level is overlow.
2.Filter is blocked
3. Oil pump is damaged
4.Oil suction pipe leaks or seals in pump are
damaged