Genie Square Shooters Series Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S

236490

MANUAL

SS-624
SS-636
SS-836
SS-842
SS-1048

4/

98

WTEREX

455 N. Superior Ave.
Baraga, MI
Ph. (906)
http://www.sqshooter.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

353-6675 Fax [phone]

HANDLERS

49908-0248

©1997

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TEREX HANDLERS

SOlJARESHOOTER

®

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

SS-624
SS-636
SS-836
SS-842
SS-1048

WTEREX HANDLERS

455 N. Superior Ave.
Baraga, MI
Ph. (906)

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E-mail: [e-mail]

49908-0248

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6/4/

97

© 1997

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TEREX HANDLERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION!

SECTION

2 CONTROLS

SECTION 3

GENERAL SAFETy

General Safety Procedures......................................................

Proper Load Chart Use............................................................

Safety Decal.............................................................................

AND

Cab Enclosure............................................................................

Joystick Control Functions..................................................... 2-4

Joystick Control Functions With Button Pushed................... 2-5

Brakes.................................................................

PaneL

Dash

Gauges........................................................................................ 2-8

Steering....................................................................................... 2-8

Transmission............................................................................. 2-9

Hydraulic Pump........................................................................ 2-9

Differential Lock...............

OPERATION ....................................................

Operation And Safety Guidelines............................................. 3-3

Before Starting The Engine....................................................... 3-4

Starting The Engine................................................................... 3-8

Before

Operating The 4-Way Controller........................................... 3-14

Operating The Machine With A Load..................................... 3-15

Transporting A Load.........................

Lifting A Load............................................................................ 3-17

Placing A Load........................................................................... 3-18

Retracting From A Load........................................................... 3-22

...............................................................................

Operating The Square Shooter.................................... 3-9

...

................

INSTRUMENTS ...................................... .

...

......................................... .

..

...

..................... 2-6

...

..................................................... 2-10

...

..................... .

..

...................................... 3-16

1-1
1-3
1-8
1-9

2-1
2-3

2-7

3-1

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......................................... .

General Safety Practices...........................................................

SECTIONS

Weekly (Or

Six Month (Or 1,000 Hours) Maintenance..

Yearly

Hydraulic System Contamination Prevention......

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ........................................ .

50

Hours) Maintenance........................................

...

......................... 4-14

(Or

2,000 Hours) Maintenance.................................... 4-27

..

................ 4-28

4-1
4-3
4-6

5-1

SECTION

1

GENERAL

SAFETY

1-1

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

SECTION 1- GENERAL SAFETY:

Gener

al

Safety Procedures

Proper

Safety Decal

Load Chart Use

1-3

1-8

1-9

\-2

GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Stop

and take time to read ALL safety alert
messages. Follow all safety messages to
avoid persona l injury and/or death.

itWARNING

Always wear eye protection and personal safety

equipment.

THE

OPERATOR

The operator must be fully trained and qualified

to operate this macbine.

SAFETY

PROCEDURES

Before start-up or machine operation, the

operator must learn the
the:

I. controls

2. instruments

3.

indicator ligbts

4. safety and instruction labels

location and purpose

of

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Use protective clothing and safety equipment.
Always use approved safety equipment such as:
gloves, safety boots, safety hard hats/ goggles

and

ear

protection

Wear protective clothing that is snug and belted

where

required.

when

necessary.

FIRE PREVENTIONIFIRST AID

In

stall a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher

operators cab.

in

the

KEEP

THE

FIRST-AID KIT and FIRE

EXTINGUISHER properly maintained.

Follow instructions provided with the first-a
kit and flfe extinguisher.

id

1-3

GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY

WELDING PRECAUTIONS

ffiCAUTION

Any

unauthorized welding can cause structural failure or
possible personal injury.
structural member. All unauthorized welding will void the
warranty.

DO NOT

weld

on any

HAND HOLDS AND STEPS

ffiCAUTION

Slips and falls can cause serious personal injury.

When getting
point contact with the steps and

handrails while facing the machine.

on

and

off

machine, always maintain a three

PROCEDURES

[

DO NOT use steering wheel or any controls as

handrails.

NEVER

Be careful
steps and handrails

machine.

Always shut

jump

on

or

off

the machine.

of

slippery conditions on platforms,

when

getting on and

off

engine and set parking brake

offthe

BEFORE leaving the operator's station.

REFUELING

ffiWARNING

Fires

can

cause

death

or

severe

personal

Handle fuel with care; it

NOT

refuel the machine while smoking

near open flame or sparks.

Always stop engine before refueling machine. Fill fuel
tank outdoors.

is

highly flammable. DO

injury.

or

when

Prevent fires by keeping machine clean

grease and debris. Always clean up spilled fuel.

of

trash,

1-4

GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

LLCAUTION

Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT work
on the hydraulic system

(49°C).

Before ANYONE works on the hydraulic system:

1.

Lower forks to the ground.

2. Engage parking brake.

3. Shutdown engine.

4.

Clean

5. Loosen oil reservoir

6.

Remove key from starter switch.

area

if

oil temperature exceeds 1200 F

around

oil reservoir

cap

.

cap.

FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE

PROCEDURES

LLCAUTION

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and

cause serious

Use a piece

leak

s.

sure to relieve all pressure. Before applying pressure

system, ensure that a

apply pressure to a damaged line, hose

If

injured by escaping lluid, see a doctor at once .

Proper medical treatment must be administered

immediatel

without proper medical treatment.

DO

personal

of

cardboard

NOT

y. A se

injury

.

or

paper to search for

use hands. Before disconnecting lines, be

ll

connections are tight. DO NOT

or

fitting.

rious infection

or

reaction

can

to

result

SERVICE TIRES SAFELY

An improperly mounted over-pre ssurized tire can

lt

in

resu
injury.
must be used during tire inllation.

tire explosion causing possible personal

An

inflation cage

or

other safety device

the

DO

NOT attempt

the proper equipment and experience to perform
the job. Have it done by your SQUARE SHOOTER dealer

or qualified

repair

to

mount a tire unless you have

serv

ice.

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1-5

GENERAL

SAFETY

GENERAL

USE SEAT

Always wear seat belt while operating the SQUARE
SHOOTER®

PRACTICE

Unauthorized modifications to machine may impair the
safety, machine function and/or affect machine life.

AL

WAYS

working on, under or around the
or forks.

DO NOT adjust or oil machine while it

SHUT

machine

running (see Maintenance Procedures section 4).

BELT

to reduce the risk

SAFE

Use

a safety support or brace when

OFF

engine and remove key when working on

unless

maintenance

of

personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

SQUARE SHOOTER

instructions

require

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in

motion.

SAFETY

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REPLACE any shields or guards removed for

servicing.

NEVER use the SQUARE SHOOTER as a platform

for lifting personnel.

BOOM SAFETY

DO NOT enter DANGER AREA under or around boom

when the forks are

(See diagram to the right detailing danger area.)

Serious personal injury could result
should unexpectedly drop.

Before ANY work
the boom must be CO MPLETEL Y lowered

and the forks must be resting on the ground.

Remove key from start switch to prevent accidental

starting.

off

the ground while engine is running.

if

boom

is

performed

in

the DANGER AREA

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1-6

GENERAL

SAFETY

GENERAL

A VOID ELECTRlCAL

&

DANGER

Serious injury or death can result from contact with

electrical lines. NEVER move any part

10

load within
(A) length

EXAMPLE:
then twice the length

of

the machine or load should not be within

part
(3.4m)

of

feet (3m) plus twice the line insulator

of

an

electric line.

If

the line insulator (A) is 6 in. (152 mm),

is

the electric line.

POWER

12

in. (305mm). Therefore, any

LINES

ofthe

machine or

II

SAFETY

feet

PROCEDURES

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&WARNING

Always remain completely inside cab enclosure while

operating the machine.

&WARNING

Never operate this machine under the influence

and

lor alcohol.

of

drugs

1-

7

GENERAL SAFETY

PROPER

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The load chart shows how high up and how far in front
loads can be safely picked and placed with a properly maintained and
operated machine. To use the load chart the operator must know the

ofthe

weight

load

1. Move the machine closer to the load so that the weight
fall within the load chart specifications.

2 Divide the load into smaller pieces so that each piece falls into load

chart specifications.

3. Get a larger machine that can handle the load within specifications.

NEVER raise a load and drive to position it. This can cause the ma-

chine to

the load and the boom horizontal

close as possible to where the load needs
brake, raise the load, then place the load into position.

load and how far "

is

heavier than stated on the load chart, three options can be used.

turnover. When placing a load, always

out"

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WARNING

and "up"

or

lower. When the machine is as

to

of

the

it

has to be placed .

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move

the machine with

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set

tires various

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NOTES

1-10

SECTION 2

CONTROLS

AND

INSTRUMENTS

2

-1

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

SECTION 2- CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS:

Cab E

Joystick Control Functions 2-4

Jo

nclo

sure

ystick Control Functions With Button Pushed 2-5

Brakes 2-6

Dash Panel

Gauges

Steering

Transmission 2-9

Hydraulic Pump 2-9

Differential Lock

2-3

2-

2-8

2-8

2-10

7

2-2

CONTROLS

CAB ENCLOSURE

AND

INSTRUMENTS

17

18

15

10--+-

20--~

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12 14

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15

I. Accelerator Pedal

2. Joystick Controller

3. Square Shoot Activator Button (Opt)

4. Gear Selector
Re

5. Forward/

6.

Steering Selector
Parking Brake

7.

B.

Servic

Parking Brake Warning Light

9.

10

. Load Chart

II

. Warning Decal

12. Gauges
13

. Machine Level Gauge

14

. Fuse Holders

15

. Headlight Switch (Op

16. Frame Sway Controller
17

. Pump Destroke Button

lB. Fork Frame Sway Controller (Opt)

19. Stabilizer Switches (SS-104B)

20. Differential Lock (SS-1048,SS-B42)

verse Selector

e Brake

t)

2-3

CONTROLS

AND

JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Use the joystick control lever to operate boom and forks as
follows:

INSTRUMENTS

A-Boom

B -Boom Up

C - Boom Out

D -Boom In

E

- Boom Down and Out

Down

E

F-

Boom

Up

and In

- Boom Up and Out

G

H - Boom Down and In

c

2-4

CONTROLS

JOYSTICK CONTROL FUNCTIONS (WITH BUTTON PUSHED)

AND

INSTRUMENTS

With button on top
movement

the following:

A- Tilt out.

B- Tilt in.

of

the

joy

of

joystick depressed the

stick changes functions to

(~B~

A

C - (Optional) Square Shoot Out

D-

(Optional) Square Shoot

In

c

-

----

-

2-5

CONTROLS

AND

BRAKES

INSTRUMENTS

The brake pedal
the service brake
vates service brakes

The brake should be applied during normal
operation to s

On machines equipped with rear-lock cylinders
models

activate the cylinders into the lockup mode.

(SS-l 048 and SS-842) the service brakes will

is

the operator control for

s. Pushing pedal (A) acti-

on

all four wheels.

top

machine movement.

& WARNING

Failure to set parking brake before leaving machine may

res

ult

in unintended

injury, death , andlor damage to machine or property.

The parking brake
anytime
To engage, lift handle straight up until it

"lo

Always disengage parking brake before attempting to move
machine.
completely collapsed. Failure to disengage parking bra
during operation can cause parking brake failure. Heat build
up

th

e operator gets

cks" over

from an engaged parking brake may cause a fire.

center.

To

machine

(8)

&

disengage push handle

movement

should

be

engaged

off

the machine.

CAUTION

and poss

(8)

down until

ibl

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it

is

ke

(8)

2-6

CONTROLS

AND

DASH PANEL

Lb

WARNING

Always ensure that machine level indicator
before raising the boom. Raising boom with a unlevel

machine

injury

Use frame sway control to level machine only when the

boom

control when boom is higher than a horizontal position may

ca

use

may

or

death.

position

machine

cause

Lb

is

horizontal

to

overturn, res

the

machine to

WARNING

or

lower.

overturn,

ulting in

is

at zero

resulting

Using frame

injury

or deat

(0)

in

sway

h.

INSTRUMENTS

F

E

H

1.

FRAME SWAY CONTROL
The frame s
panel. The frame sway control is used
with the machine level indicator (F) mounted on top
of

the dash panel. The sway control lever
the left or right depending on the particular requirement.

2. ROTATING
The rotating fork frame control (G) located on the
dash panel allows the operator to position forks

for

in

NOTE: The rotating fork frame

machine
no control will be mounted

3.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

The head light switch (H)
This is a push /pull type switch.

NOTE: Head lights are optional.

is

not equipped with headlights, no switch will be

mounted on the dash panel.

3.

PUMP DE8TROK E CONTROL

The pump destroke button (J)

panel.

way

control (E)

FORK FRAME CONTROL

sertion or removal from pallet.

is

not equipped with a rotating fork frame,

is located

is

an option.

on

the dash pane

is

located on the dash panel.

If

your machine

is

located on the dash

on

the dash

in

conjunction

is

either moved to

If

l.

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4. FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL
The front stabilizer switches (K) are located

ju

st to the left

NOTE:
on the 88-1048.

of the frame sway control switch.

The

front stabilizer switches are standard equipment

on

the dash panel

2-7

+

+

CONTROLS

The following gauges are used to monitor the

machine:

A - Fuel Level

AND

GAUGES

INSTRUMENTS

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Oil Temperature, Powershift Transmission

B -

C - Oil Pressure, Powershift Transmission

D - Voltmeter

E - Water Temperature, Engine

F -

Oil Pressure, Engine

STEERING

L'LCAUTION

Before changing steering selections, make sure all four wheels

are in line. Failure to align wheels to proper settings before
changing steering positions may cause haphazard steering.
This may result in injury to personnel andlor damage to

machine or property.

In

addition to the steering wheel, located

front

of

the operator, the SQUARE SHOOTER has another

steering control, the steering selector valve.

directJ,Y

in

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The Steering Selector valve (C)

of

valve. The positions
accurate shifting. The three positions are: 4-wheel,
2-wheel, and oblique.

as

function

4-WHEEL

In

front

2-WHEEL

In 2-wheel mode only front wheels tnm.

OBLIQUE

In

wheels

follows:

is

selected when valve

4-wheel mode rear tires follow the same track

tires.

is

selected when valve

is

selected when valve

oblique, also known

turn

in

the

the valve have detents for

Valve positions are selected and

as

same

direction.

a three-position

is

is

is

"crab"

steering,

in

far right position.

in center position.

in far left position.

all

four

as

2-8

+

+

2

wheel

CONTROLS

AND

TRANSMISSION

I. TRANSMISSION RANGE CONTROL

The transmission range control (A) has three selections,

is

first, second and third. First
Second is medium speed, medium torque. Third is high
speed, low torque. This allows operator to select speed
and torque range most suited for the
formed.

2.

FOR

W ARDIREVERSE SELECTOR VALVE

The forward and reverse selection control (B) has three
positions: F (Forward), N (Neutral), and R (Reverse).
Because the machine
switch, this lever must be in the neutral position before
starting the machine.

is

low speed, high torque.

job

being per-

equipped with a neutral start

INSTRUMENTS

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HYDRAULIC PUMP

ffiDANGER

Depressing pump destroke button while operating the

SQUARE
loss
ous situation. Hydraulic functions that will be affected
are: STEERING,
and RETRACT, SWAY and ALL HYDRAULIC
OPTIONS. None
as the button
tion

The pump destroke button will
switch located

NOTE: On machine s equipped with front stabilizers the

button will be located directly to the left

SHOOTER® will cause

of

hydraulic power, possibly creating a very danger-

FORK TILT, LIFT, BOOM EXTENDED,

of

these functions will operate

is

depresse

if

accumulator backup has a sufficient gas charge.

on

d.

dash pane

an

immediate

as

long

Brakes will continue to nmc-

be

the black push button

l.

of

the dash panel.

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For example, when starting machine for the first time

0

onds

day, depre

after

on a 30
starting engine. Continue to depress button for

sec

smoothly, release button and the hydraulic pump will engage.
DepresSing pump destroke button will not be required for
all other statis
to cool completely.

ss

pump destroke button while

15

engine starts.

of

the day, unless engine has been allowed

Onc

e engine is

running

to 20

2-9

CONTROLS

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

AND

INSTRUMENTS

IMPORTANT Before engaging the front axle differen-

tiallock, make sure the wheels come
Failure to

components.

Models SS-l 048 & SS-842 are equipped with a front axle
differential lock and push button (D). This foot operated
push button
pedal.

do

so will result

is

located directly to the left

in

premature wear

to

a complete stop.

of

internal

of

the service brake

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Depressing and holding the differential lock push button
(D) locks the front axle into a positive traction mode.

2-10

CONTROLS

AND

NOTES

INSTRUMENTS

2-11

SECTION 3

OPERATION

3

-1

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

SECTION 3- OPERATION:

Operation And Safety Guidelines 3-3

Before Starting The Engine 3-4

Starting The Engine 3-8

Before Operating The Square Shooter

Operating The Four Way Controller 3-14

Operating The Machine Wi

Transporting A Load

Lifting A Load

Placing A Load

Retracting From A Load

th

A Load 3-15

3-9

3-15

3-

17

3-18

3-22

3-2

OPERATION

OPERATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

ffiWARNING

Your safety and the safety

equipment. Know the positions and functions

Understand the speed, braking, steering, stability, and load chart characteristics

the Operator's Manual and ask questions
read, fully understand, and follow these operation and safety guidelines.

1.

DO

NOT

operate SQUARE SHOOTElt tractor while people and /or property are within a 50 foot (15.24 m) minimum

radius. Falling objects from the forks or attachment can cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. This

50 foot (15.24 m) minimum radius should be used only as a guideline. Enlarge minimum working area
working conditions.

2.

ALWAYS

personal injury or death.

3.

NEVER

occur.

4.

ABSOLUTELY NO RIDERS SHOULD

5.

NEVER

occur.

6.

INSPECT
obstructions cannot be cleared, mark obstructions with a stake or other marker that will

operator.

7.

DO

pressurized

8.

ALWAYS wear seat belt when operating machine.

9.

ALWAYS inspect the machine daily. Check for leaks, worn hoses, loose belts, or anything out
and/or replace any

10.

CHECK

I

I.

CHECK
start safety switch,back alarm ,horn, and always make sure mirror

12.

DO

13.

DO

1

4.

CARRY A LOAD

15.

ALWAYS level machine as indicated on the machine level indicator; before raising boom. Raising the boom with
an unlevel machine may cause machine to overturn causing injury or death.

16.

USE frame sway control to level the machine only when the boom position
sway control when the boom
death.

1

7.

DO
cold start-ups. Depressing the button while operating a

lie power that will affect steering, fork tilt,
will continue to function

remain completely within the cab enclosure while operating machine. Falling debris can cause serious

extend a load beyond the load chart band. Machine turn over, component damage, injury or death could

lower a maximum load before retracting

and clear working area

NOT

check engine coolant level

coolant.

worn,
to be sure that all guards and screens are secure and
to be sure that a

NOT

travel

on

terrain or

NOT

attempt to start engine by towing or pushing. Damage to the powershift transmission could result.

so that you have maximum machine stability and visibilty

NOT

depre

ss

the pump destroke button while operating the machine. This button should be used only during

of

those around you depends upon your using care and judgement

of

all controls before attempting to operate . All equipment has limitations.

of

the machine before operating. Read

of

your supervisor until you know machine limitations . It

BE

ALLOWED ON MACHINE

it.

Machine tum over, component damage, injury or death could

of

any obstructions (rocks, fence, wire, etc.) that could cause machine damage.

if

engine has recently been run. Inju

damaged or leaking parts immediately. Failure to do so can cause injury or death.

in the

ll

safety devices are functioning properly: parking brake, service brake,level gauge ,neutral

in

dangerous areas that could cause machine to tip over .

is

higher then a horizontal position may cause the machine to overturn causing injury or

SQUARE SHOOTER will cause an immediate loss

li

ft,

boom extend and retract, sway and all other hydraulic functions. Brakes

if

accumulator backup has a sufficient gas charge.

OR

ATTACHMENTS.

ry

could occur from escaping hot

proper place.

is

adjusted properly.

is

not obstructed.

is

horizontal or lower. Using the frame

in

the operation

is

very important to

if

warranted by

be clearly visible to the

of

the ordinary. Repair

ofh

of

this

If

ydrau-

3-3

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

The following procedures should be performed before
starting the engine.

ltWARNING

Do

not perform any procedures in this section,

"BEFORE STARTING TIlE ENGINE" , unless machine is

off

and

engine

is

cool.

Failure

injury, death

I. Walk around machine and check for any parts

that are
or replace damaged parts.

or

damage to equipmen

mi

ss ing, worn, damaged

to

do

so may res

t.

or

leaking. Repair and!

ult

in

serious

2.

Check engine oil level. Iflow, add 15w40 motor oil that
is

API code

tlOn.

CD/SC

,

or

seasonal weight

~comme

Contact your SQUARE SHOOTER dealer for more

information.

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3-4

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

it,

WARNING

Do not check coolant level
Injury may occur from hot escaping pressurized coolant.

3.

With engine cool, check engine coolant leve

When checking coolant leve l, coola nt should be visible
in

top tank

add a 50/50 mixture
freeze/coolant.

of

radiator.

if

engine has recently been run.

If

coolant

of

water and glycol- based anti

is

not visible

l.

3-5

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

4.

Open water drain plug. Place empty container under

offuel

filter .

If

drain plug located at bottom
present, leave plug open until fuel starts to flow out
plug. Close drain plug. Clean up any fuel on the

or

machine

the ground. Dispose

of

properly.

water

is

of

5.

Check hydraulic oil level sig
down and retracted and SQUARE SHOOTER level, the
sight gauge should read

fill

low,

equivalent tract
directly below main pivot

hydraulic reservoir with Amoco 1000 or

or

fluid. Hydraulic reservoir fill is located

ht

gauge. With boom

1/2 full.

If

ofboom.

®

hydraulic o

il

level is

3-{j

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

6. Remove back cover from air cleaner. Remove and inspect
air cleaner. Thoroughly clean inside
filter on ifrequired.

NOTE: Two filters required on turbo- charged
machines.

ofthe

canister. Replace

7. Grease the following components daily:

A.

Both axle pivots - plumbed out to the side
the machine.

B.

Both ends
C. The fork frame mounting pin.
D. Both ends

of

the lift cylinders.

of

the fork tilt cylinders.

SEE LUBE CHART ON PAGES 4-12&13

of

3-7

OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

[bDANGER

Any problems discovered in steps I thru 8 should be "
documented and corrected before this SQUARE SHOOTER

is

operated.

[bDANGER

Ifmachine should start with transmissio n control lever

gear, s

top

operation

injury

or dea

th may occur

machine at time

te

chnician

repair

at

once.

Property

to

material

of

engine start. Have a qualified servi ce

machine

.

dama

and

ge, seri

personn

ous

el

around

in

1.

Place transmission control lever in neutra

SHOOTERS

switch to prevent engine from starting with trans-

mission

2. Inse

rt

ignition key

unt

il engine

If engine fails to start within
least 2 minutes to allow starter motor to cool before t

aga

in. If
shoot and correct problem.
shooting contact your local

DO

NOT

This m

ay

are equipped with a neutral start safety

in

gear.

in

ignition switch. Rotate clockwise

starts.

Release key when engine st

[b

CAUTION

30

seconds release key ,wa

engine fails to start after four attempts,trouble

For

more information on trouble-

SQUARE SHOOTER dealer.

turn key

cause damage to starting motor.

in

ignition while engine is running.

l.

SQUARE

arts.

it

at

ry

ing

[b

CAUTION

Attempting to start engine by towing or pushing machine
will resu

not start

personnel injury.

lt

in

damage to powershift tran smission and will

engine!

It

al

so is a unsafe

pract

ice that

could

cause

3

-8

OPERATION

BEFORE

1.

Check dash-mounted gauges for logical readings.
For

example, on a cold start-up with engine at low

idle, readings should be as follows:

• Engine oil pressure, 40 PSI or more

• Voltmeter,

• Transmission oil pressure, 180 PSI or more

• Fuel tank, at least 1

12

volts or more

12

full

OPERATING

THE

SQUARE SHOOTER®

2.

Operate joystick controller momentarily

li

tions. Refer to
page to determine direction ofmovement:

· Joystick forward,

· Joystick backward ,
, Joystick right, in position C, extends boom

· Joystick left,

· Joystick in position E, lowers and extends boom

· Joystick

· Joystick in position G, raises and extends boom

· Joystick

The following movements can only be accomplished with the
joystick controller button depressed. This button is located
on the top

· Button depressed with joystick in position A tilts the

of

fork frame forward.

· Button depressed with joystick
fork frame back.

· Button depressed with joystick
out (optional feature; nla SS-624)

Shoots

Button depresse d with joystick

·

Shoots

in

stings and associated drawings on this

in

position A, lowers boom

in

position

in

position D, retracts boom

in

position F, raises and retracts boom

in

position H, lowers and retracts boom

the

joy

stick controller.

(optional feature; nJa SS-624)

B,

in

all direc-

raises boom

in

position B tilts the

in

position C Square

in

position D Square

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B

JOYSTICK

FUNCTIONS

A -

Boom

Down

B· BoomUp

C-

8oomOul

In

Boo

m Oownand Oul

F-BoomUpand

G . Boom Up and QuI

H - Boom Down and In

ln

FUNCTIONS

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A.

Tilt

Out

B. Tilt In

C.

Square Shoot Out

D. Square Shoot

In

3-9

OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE SHOOTER@

3.

Operate frame sway control momentaril y.
The black ball in level indicator moves in same
direction as sway controllever. The
SHOOTEif
sway control. For example, moving sway control to

the left tilts machine to the left. Moving sway

control to the

tilts in the same direction as the

ri

ght tilts machine to the right.

SQUARE

4. Check steer
approximately one-quarter tum in each direction. I

a

nd rear tires are

selector valve

into alignment with

valve

back

in

g operation by turning steering wheel

not

aligned

to "2-wheel" pos

rear

into

"4-wheeln position.

tire

s.

properl

y,

ition. Bring

Pla

ce

steering selec

move stee

fro

nt

ff

rin

tires

tor

ront

g

3-10

OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE SHOOTER@

ffiCAUTI

Operating SQUARE SHOOTER with parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure. Heat build up from brake being
engaged can cause a fire.

ffi

DANGER

If

machine does not stop immediately when brake pedal
applied, do not use SQUARE SHOOTER. Correct braking
problem before using this machine. Failure to follow this

in

procedure may result

5.

Release mechanical parking brake.

serious injury and/or death.

ON

is

6.

Activate tran smissio
move, apply service brake peda\. The machine
should stop immediately.

n.

As soon as machine starts to

3-

11

OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE SHOOTER®

ffiDANGER

Never operate the machine with a faulty backup

alarm. Doing so may result in serious injury and/or
death.

7.

Place transmission control in revers
alarm should sound.
backup alarm repaired innnediately. When machine
starts to roll,
tion and backup alarm shou
depressed. This action verifies that transmiss

clutch cutoff

APPLY service brakes. The machine

is

If

it does not sound, have the

ld

working properly.

e.

The backup

stop when brake pedal is

mo-

ion

8.

Check rear view mirror. When properly adjusted, the
top half

of

right rear tire should fill glass.

3

-12

OPERATION

NOTES

3

-13

OPERATION

OPERATING THE 4-WAY CONTROLLER

Two factors

controller are engine RPM and oil flow.

All SQUARE SHOOTER models will perform load chart
capacities at engine idle. Engine rpm may be raised to

increase speed

Higher

of

the optional SQUARE SHOOT( Level Traverse)

function.(Button Pushed)

in

engine

the performance

®

of

hydraulic function.

rpm

is

recommended

ofthe

4 way

to

enhance performance

E

c

By moving the 4 way controller gradually to full open,

smooth and controlled functions will resu

Quick and sharp movement
in

jerky and uncontrolled functions.

of 4-way controller will result

lt.

3-

14

OPERATION

The forks should be tipped back slightly during
transportation to ensure stability

LLWARNING

Transporting a load with the boom above horizontal
could cause a roll over hazard.

of

load.

The load should be kept as low to the ground as
possible without lifting the boom above horizontal.

3-15

OPERATION

TRANSPORTING A LOAD

LLWARNING

Slower speeds should be used whenever transporting a load.
Failure to do so can result
bystanders.

in damage to load. machine. and

Always keep boom retrac ted as far as load wi

By

to ensure greater stability.

boom side the operator can

may be extended

wit

h that particular load.

using the letters on the

judge

how far the boom

ll

allow

3-16

OPERATION

LIFTING A LOAD

Always place load
frame and completely against the back. By doing
so greater stability

in

center

of

the fork

of

the load will result.

IMPORTANT Never attempt to use the forks and!
attachments for prying wedged

Damage to load, pallet and!or machine could result.

or

frozen loads free.

or

3-

17

OPERATION

PLACING OF A LOAD

LL

DANGER

Always apply parking brake before lifting and lor
placing a load. Failure to do so could allow machine to roll
causing a roll over hazard which could result

in

injury

or

death.

On models equipped with front stabilizers, arms
should be lowered

before placing a

model

(SS

- 1048) .

until

we

ight

is

supported by arms

lo

ad. Front stabi lizers are standard on

3-18

OPERATION

PLACING A LOAD

ffi WARNING

Do not sway machine with boom above the horizontal posi­tion.

By

doing so could cause a roll over hazard that

may result in injury

or

death.

Before placing a load, the frame
point. This can be done by
SWAY

Adjust until level gauge indicator ba

marl<.

CONT

ROL located on the dash pane

th

le

e use

vel should be adjusted at this

of

the switch label

i.

ll

is

located on the (0)

ed

3-19

OPERATION

PLACING A LOAD

On models equipped with rear lockup cylinders (SS
and SS-842) depress and hold service brake pedal
throughout entire placement procedure. Cylinders
become locked when service brakes are applied.

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048

Gradually move 4-way controller towards position
lift load vertically. Hold until required height has been
reached.

(8)

to

E

c

3-

20

OPERATION

PLACING A LOAD

Gradually move 4-way controller towards position (El
to bring boom
Lower load until weight

DOWN and OUT into fmal position.

is

compl etely

off

forks.

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On machines equipped with the optional SQUARE

SHOOT feature move 4-way controller toward

position

NOTE: The button has to be pushed to activate the SQUARE

SHOOT function.

(C) to bring load into final position.

3-2

1

OPERATION

RETRACTING FROM A LOAD

Gradually
to bring the boom
out
be lowere

On machines equipped with the optional SQUARE
SHOOT
posit ion (D) to retract forks from load. Once forks are

ear ofload

cl

NOTE: The button has to be pushed to activate the
SHOOT

mov

e 4-way controller towards position (F)

UP and IN. This will bring the forks

of

loa

d.

Once forks are clear

d.

function move the 4-way controller towards

the boom may

function.

be

lowered.

of

load the boom can

SQUARE

Lt,

DANGER

Do not operate machine with the boom above the hor izontal
p

os

ition.

3-22

OPERATION

NOTES

3-23

SECTION

4

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

4-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 4- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES:

General Safety Practices 4

Weekly (Or 50 Hours) Maintenance 4-6

Six Month (Or 1,000 Hours) Maintenance 4-14

Yearly

Hydraulic

(Or 2,000 Hours) Maintenance 4-27

System Contamination Prevention 4-28

-1

4-2

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

BEFORE SERVICING

Read

entire Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with all safety precautions listed

in

section 1.

Pa

y close attention to all safety alert symbol

Be

sure you understand the procedures detailed

section.

Wear protective equipment.

Procedure

Section.

s.

in

this

Remove rings and jewelry.

Move machine to a safe level work place.

Lower boom and support all raised equipment.

Shut down machine.

Remove key from ignition.

to

Be careful with fuels and lubricants so as not

Do not fuel tank while engine is running or hot. Doing

so

could cause a fire andlor a explosion.

Do not smoke while refuel

to

avoid a

IMPORTANT! Always clean up spilled fuel andlor
lubricants to avoid polluting the earth.

fire

andlor

in

g or working with fuel

an

explosion.

spill.

4-3

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

LLWARNING

GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT work
on the hydraulic system

Before ANYONE works on the hydraulic system:

I. Lower forks to the ground.

2. Engage parking brake.

3.

Shut down engine.

4. Clean

5. Loosen reservoir cap.

6.

area

around

Remove key from starter switch.

ifoil

reservoir

temperature exceeds

cap.

120

o 0

F (49

FLUID UNDER PRESSURE

LLWARNING

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and

cause

serious personal

injury

.

C).

Use a piece
leaks.

ing

lines, be

applying pressure to the system, ensure that
connections are tight. DO NOT apply pressure
to a damaged line, hose or fitting.

If

injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once.

Proper
immediately. A serious infection

can result without proper medical treatment.

of

cardboard or paper to search for

DO NOT use hands! Before disconnect-

sure

medical

to relieve

treatment

all

must

pressure.

be

administered

or

reaction

Before

aU

4-4

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

WELDING PRECAUTIONS

it

WARNING

DO NOT weld

unauthor

possible personal injury. All unauthorized welding or

repair proced ures will void th e warranty .

Before performing any authorized welding, be sure to
disconnect positive lead from battery.
attach ground cable
that
electrical system damage.

ized welding ca

is

being welded. Failure to do so can cause

on

any structural member. Any

n cause structu

of weld

er to frame member

ral

Properly

failure

or

4-5

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

I.

Perform
nance and checks,

2.

Perform "BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE

SHOOTER" checks

3. Remove and inspect air cleaner according to the following
procedure:

A Remove and clean cup assembly.

B. Check the condition

"BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE" mainte-

as

listed beginning on page

®

Clean or replace
for more detailed instructions.

as

listed beginning on page 3-8

of

the air cleaner element.

as

needed. Refer to Engine Manual

3-3

of

this manual.

of

this manual.

C.

Replace cup assembly.

D.

Check

air

cleaner hose connections

housing and the engine intake manifold for damage or
leaks.

between

air

cleaner

4-6

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

4.

The average engine o

of

hours
engine oil and oil filter. Mark the date and engine's
hours on the new oil filter.
oil change details.

NOTE: Engine manual available from SQUARE
SHOOTER

5.

Check the Hydraulic Pressure Filter element.
This filter has a service indicator built into the
manifold.

operation.

dealer.

il

change interval

If

that interval is up, change

See engine manual for

is

250

ffi

WARNING

Do

not operate steering to rear axle (4-wheel or oblique)
during this test as tire movement may create a crush
hazard for the personnel observing the pressure filters

se

rvice

indicator.

To test the filter element, the steering selector valve must

be

in

the 2-wheel position and there must be a flow

it.

through
that this filter

The steering circuit is the largest user

serveS.

of

of

oil

oil

With the engine at about half RPM, operate the steering
rapidly back and forth while someone observes the

pressure

filter's

service

indicator.

4-7

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

[fthe

service indicator recommends changing the filter

element follow the procedure listed below;

A. Shut

B.

C.

D. Remove the o-ring from the bowl lip and wipe the

E.

F.

G. Screw the bowl back into the head assembly

H. Tighten the bowl to

off

the engine and remove the key from the switch.

Open the reservoir

(5

pressure

Using a
head assembly. Remove the paper element from the
head assembly by pulling down

bowl clean.

Install a new
assembly

Install a new O-ring into the groove
the bowl.

the pressure filter.

to

1-3

/8 inch wrench , unscrew the bowl from the

of

fill

cap to vent the tank's internal

10

PSI).

on

it.

10

micron paper element into the head

the pressure filter.

in

the lip

30 ft.

Ibs.

oftorque

and wipe dry.

of

of

4-8

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

6.

Check the hydraulic return filter element.
The filter has a service indicator built into the body.

It

is

mounted on the forward surface

reservoir,

body with a white spin on element.

left

side,

near

the

top

and

of

the hydraulic oil

has

an

aluminum

The at rest reading shou

the

machine

To test the hydraulic return filter the hydraulic
must be at least 40'degrees F and the engine must be running.

If

these conditions exist, have one person operate the
boom up at full engine RPM to create flow through
the filter. While this
observe the filter pressure gauge.

The gauge should read less than 15 PSI
the flow test,

on

element shou

procedures.

A. Lower oil level

at ground level and tilting fork frame fully down.

B.Sway the machine fully to tbe right, shut

key from start switch. Do not restart the engine until filter
element change

C.

Open hydraulic oil reservoir fill cap to vent pressure.
Steps (A) (B) and
being dumped on personnel when this change

has a pressurized rese

if

gauge reads more than

Id

in

is

ld

read between 0 and 7 PSI as

rvoir.

flu

id

is

being done have another person

(bypa

ss ) during

15

PSI the spin

be changed according to the following

reservoir by extending the boom fully

off

engine and remove

complete.

(C) are performed to prevent oil from

is

performed.

4

2

D.

Remove the spin-on element Item 2 from the head
assembly Item l

E. Remove rubber seal ring from head assembly

F.lnsta

ll

new rubber seal ring

G.

Wipe a film
install

it

on return filter head assembly( Item I). Hand tighten

spin on element (Item 2) and wipe

lo

se hydraulic oil reservoir fill cap.

H. C

oft

he return filter.

of

oil around outer l

in

the head assembly

ip

of

new spin-on element and

it

dry.

of

return filter.

of

return filter.

4-9

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

7. Perform weekly greasing on components using a premium multi purpose
grease as listed below. Refer to lube chart
component location. Clean all grease fittings before greasing.

on

pages 4-12&13 for

A. Head

B.

C. Slip

D. Universal joints on both driveshafts, with the exception

E. Axle trunnion (steering) bearings, front and rear (8).

F. Both ends

G.

H. Brake pedal pivot

I. Accelerator pedal

J.

K. Lower slide

and

base

ends

of

sway cylinders (4).

Slip

yoke

on

front axle

yoke

on

rear

parking brake disc (3).

of

all four steering cylinders (8).

Tie

rod ends

on

(I)

.

axle

(I)

.

both axles (4).

(I).

pivot

(3).

Upper

slide on lift copy assembly (2) Optional on all models except

SS-624.

on

lift copy assembly. (1) Optional on all models except

SS-624.

of

joint

by

the

L.

The boom's

Two

M.

roller shaft (2) (NOTE: SS-836 only.)

N.

Extend the
four grease fittings on the side plates. (NOTE: The
section boom, therefore only the large boom will have these grease
fittings.)
on

the sides
tubes where rub occurs. Models SS-1 048, SS-842, SS-836 & SS-636
have eight grease fittings. The SS-624 will have four.

rear

pivot (2).

chain sheaves on front

boom

fully . The large and middle boom tubes each have

Put

four

pumps

of

of

the internal load rollers and lubes inside

of

middle boom tube. Fittings in the end

SS-624 is a two-

grease into each fitting. This smears grease

of

the

4-10

of

boom

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WEEKLY (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

ffiDANGER

®

SQUARE SHOOTER FORKLIFTS ARE BALLASTED WITH WEIGHTED TIRES.
LOSS OF BALLAST
A ROLL OVER HAZARD RESULTING IN DAMAGE, INJURY

8.

Check tires for chloride and inflat ion pressure .

CAN EFFECT MACHINE STABILITY AND CAN CAUSE

OR

DEATH

A.

With valve stem at its highest point, push deflator point
a full second . There should be a solid stream
If

air

is

present,tire
solution to a level
submerged in chloride solution, it will rust cau sing

is

so lution

NOTE:

B. Use only a corrosion

to

70 PSI.

150

The

SS-624 is the only SQUARE SHOOTER tractor without weighted tires.

is

under-filled with chloride solution. Replace the lost chloride

of

one inch above the steel wheel. Also

Ib

s.

of

calcium chloride to 50 gall

proof

tire gauge to check tire pressure. Tires should be inflated

of

of

valve core for about

chloride solution and no air.

if

steel wheel

ea

rly failure. Proper chloride

ons

of

water.

is

not

kept

4-11

SS-624

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

LUBE CHARTS

SS-636

' "

+

-

1 1 1 •

",

~~\

,

~

,

.,

~

11

1 1

SS-836

~\

7~~

I I I I I

4-12

~

1 1 1 1

SS-842

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

LUBE CHARTS

SS-1048

~~,¥

I I " I

~

1 1 1 I

'

~

7

~~'~

. , 1 , 1 , , , •

4-1

3

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

1.

Perform "BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE" maintenance and checks, as listed beginning

of

4-5

of

of

this manual.

this manual.

this manual.

®

50

HOURS) MAINTENANCE" procedures, as listed beginning

on page 3-3

2. Perform "BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE SHOOTER" checks, as listed beginning

on page 3-8

3.

Perform "ONCE A WEEK (OR

on page

4. Change engine fuel filter according to John
SQUARE SHOOTER or John Deere dealer.

5. Change hydraulic oil reservoir breather element. (A)

is

This spin-on type filter
ofthe

oil reservoir. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!!

located on the top surface

Deerl specifications. For more information contact your local

4-14

A

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

6.

Change transmission oil filter. To change transmission oil

filter use the following procedure:

A.

Using a 1/2 inch wrench, remove two 5/
that secure the access cover.

B.

Wipe the filter clean. Rotate counterclockwise
and remove. Clean se aling face

C.

Smear a drop
Install filter hand tight.

D.

Before replacing access

check transmission oilleve!. Oil level dipstick

filter. Add oil as needed.

of

oil around rubber seal ring

cover,

of

run

Use Amoco 1000, or equivalent.

16

inch bolts

filter mount,

of

engine

long

as

neede

new filter.

enough

is

next to oil

d.

to

E.

Replace access cover and two 5/16" bolt

s.

Secure bolts.

4-15

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

7.

Change oil in all four (4) planetary brakepack ends.
This fluid gradually becomes contaminated
from the wearing action
these axle ends with an
EP rated at GL-S. Refer to SQUARE SHOOTER
dealer for recommended axle end oil. Fill to the 1/
NPT

plug at center

of

the brakes. Refill

SAE 90 weight oil that is®

of

planetary end.

8"

of

8. Check lube level in center differentials
To check lube level use the following procedures:

A.

Remove the plug. Fluid level should be at the lower

ofthe

lip

B. Refill with a quality

C.

Replace the plug.

plug hole.

SAE 90 weight fluid.

both axles.

4-16

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

9. Re-torque bearings

for tiThe

NOTE: This step

Boom Pivot's

is

applicable to Model SS-836 only.

in

boom pivot. See SERVICE NOTES

Two

Adjustments".

10.

Check boom extension and retraction chains for slack.
For particular Model requirements refer to the following

pages.

Model SS-1048 see page 4-19
Model SS-842 see page 4-20
Model SS-836 see page 4-21
Model SS-636 see page 4-22

NOTE: Model SS-624 does not use extension and

retraction

chains

.

4-17

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000

11. Visually check SQUARE SHOOT drive
chain for proper tension. Follow the proce­dure outlined in
SERVICE NOTES, "Proper
SQUARE SHOOT Drive Chain".

SQUARE SHOOTER®

Tensioning

of

the

HOURS)

MAINTENANCE

Check and adjust engine valve clearance.

For more information contact your local

SQUARE SHOOTER or John Deere dealer.

®

4-18

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTING EXTENSION-RETRACTION CHAINS, SS-1048

CHECK POINTS: Proper adjustment can be checked with a

tape

mea

sure . Extend boom fully, then retract about one

inch.

On either side
center. Place one end
surface

of

boom directly above estimated center.

of

the booms middle section estinlate

of

tape measure

on

the top

TOLERANCE: Measurement from top surface
boom to lowest part

110

le

ss than 2- 3/8 inches.

TO ADJUST:
tighten chain anchor (A), which
the large boom tube as follows:

A. Tighten an adjustable wrench across the flat part

the chain

B.

With a

to collapse the springs. Continue to tighten until chain

is

in

tolerance.

C. With a feeler gauge check the gap between the spring

coils should be no less than
collapsed completely.

NOTE. There are two chains
should have the same measurement.

of

extension chain should be

Ifthe

measurement

just

ahead

of

[-

7116

inch wrench tighten the one inch nut

is

less than 2- 3/8 inches,

is

located

the chain anchor.

.030. Coils should never be

on

the SS-I 048. Both chains

of

on

the top, front

of

of

4-19

A

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH ( OR 1,000

ADJUSTING EXTENSION-RETRACTION CHAINS, SS-842

CHECK POfNTS: Proper adjustment can
with a tape measure. Extend boom fully, then
retract about one inch.
section estimate center.

on

measure

estimated center.

TOLERANCE: Measurement from top surface

boom to lowest part
le

ss

than 2-3/8 inches.

top surface

On either side

Place one end

of

boom directly above

of

extension chain should be no

of

of

be

checked

middle

tape

of

HOURS)

MAINTENANCE

TO ADJUST:
tighten chain anchor (A), which

of

the large boom tube

A.

Tighten

the cha

B.

With a 1

to collapse the springs. Continue to tighten until chain

is

in

C.

With a feeler gauge check the gap between the spring
should be no
be collapsed completely.

If

the measurement

an

adjustab

in just ahead

-7116

tol

erance

.

le

is

less than 2-3/8 inches,

is

located on the top, front

as

follows:

le

wrench across the flat part

of

the chain anchor.

inch wrench tighten the one inch nut

ss than .030

..

Coils should never

of

A

4-20

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH ( OR 1,000

HOURS)

ADJUSTING EXTENSION-RETRACTION CHAINS, SS-836

CHECK POINTS: Proper adjustment can be checked with a
tape measure. Extend boom fully, then retract about one

On either side

inch.
Place one end
boom directly below estimated center.

TOLERANCE: Distance from bottom surface
to lowest part
than 4 inches.

FIRST ADJUS1MENT:

go to the underside front

extension

A.

chain.

Tighten

chain

an

of

middle section estimate center.

of

tape measure on bottom surface

of

both extension chains should be no more

Ifthe

tolerance is more than 4 inches,

of

the large boom tube to the two

of

of

boom

anchors.

adjustable wrench across the flat part

ofthe

MAINTENANCE

B. Using a 1-7/16 inch wrench tighten the nut until the 4 inch

is

tolerance

NOTE: Both chains on the

of

the large section, and should have the same measurement.

SECOND

4 inches, you will have to adjust thecompression spring.

This spring

tube. The gap between the majority

be no less than
collapse the coils down to
on

both nuts on the adjuster shaft and tighten until coil gap

achieved . Repeat the procedure on the other chain.

SS-836 are located on the bottom

ADmSTMENT:

is

located on the front top area

.030. Measure gap with a feeler gauge. To

If

the measurement is still more than

of

the large boom

of

the spring coils should

.030 gap, place a

1-7

/I 6 inch wrench

is

correct.

4-21

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000

ADJUSTING OF THE EXTENSION-RETRACTION CHAINS, SS-636

CHECK POINTS; Proper adjustment can be checked
with a tape measure. Extend boom fully, then retract
about one inch.
estimate the center.
top surface

center.

TOLERANCE: Measurement from top surface
boom to lowest part
no less than 2- 3/8 inches.

On either side

Place one end

of

boom directly above estimated

of

of

middle section

of

tape measure on

of

extension chain should be

HOURS)

MAINTENANCE

TO

ADmST:

tighten chain anchor (A), which

of

the large boom tube

A.

Tighten an adjustable wrench across the flat part
the chain

B.

With a 1-7116 inch wrench tighten the one inch nut

to collapse the springs. Continue to tighten until chain

is

in

C.

With a feeler gauge check the gap between the spring
should be no less than .030. Coils should never be
collapsed completely.

If

just

tolerance

the measurement

as

follows:

ahead

of

the chain anchor.

.

is

less than 2-3/8 inches,

is

located on the top, front

of

A

4-22

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (or 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTMENT OF BOOM PIVOT (S8-836

LOCATION: Top central area

left and right sides.

Two

SEQUENCE:
preload and

PRELOAD: Place fork frame about 4 feet
and lower to the ground. This relieves the load on boom

pivot.

A.

On each side

inch capscrews and four 1/2 NF x I inch set-screws about

1/2 inch.

boom

adjustments are required on the boom pivot:

centering. Bearing preload must be done first.

of

machine, back out eight 1/2 NF x 2

of

the frame's rear towers, both

in

front

of

machine

ONLy)

B.The

1-

1/2 inch diameter tie bolt has a nut on each

end. While holding one nut, tighten other nut to

C.

Raise

and

lower boom once to seat bearings. Again,

tighten the

CENTERING: A. Tighten four set-screws on the side
frame

in

lOft. Ibs.

B.

Tighten all eight 1/2

1-

1/2 inch tie bolt nuts to 500 ft.lbs.

which the boom needs to be moved ,to approximately

NF

x 2 inch capscrews to 65 ft. Ibs.

500 ft. Ibs.

of

the

4-23

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

PROPER TENSION OF OPTIONAL SQUARE SHOOT DRIVE CHAIN,

MODEL SS-836

PROBLEM:
will affect the onset speed

after button is pushed.

may double up and cause drive chain failure.

TO CHECK: Collapse boom, then raise boom fully. Stop
engine and move to rear

tension visually.

Square Shoot drive chain exits the boom tube, over a
sprocket. This sprocket elevates the drive chain about
inch above top surface

TOLERANCE: The distance between where chain exits
sprocket and the start
in

the boom top
tightened enough so it does not touch boom between the
sprocket and the start

TOOLS: 9/

extension,

small punch and safety glasses. Remove the rear boom
cover by removing the two 3/8 inch bolts. Adjust tension
using the following procedure:

If

Square Shoot drive chain becomes loose it

of

Square Shoot function

If

chain becomes extremely loose it

of

machine. Check drive chain

On top rear

is

16

inch wrench,

15116

inch

of

14

inches. The drive chain should be

of

wrench,

of

the large boom tube, the

of

large boom tube.

the two narrow cutout holes

the two narrow cutout holes.

15116

crowsfoot, ratchet,

small

grinder, small

118

12

hammer,

inch

TO

ADmST:

is

located under and forward

is

pinned to middle boom and rearward end to drive chain.

end
The boom anchor end has a stiff coil spring inside

is

attached to a 5/8

that
A 5/8 NF nut
thread rearward
nut. A second 5/8 NF nut
threaded rod.
the 5/8 NF threaded rod and the other end pins onto

drive chain.

B. Use the

ratchet to crack loose the 5/8 NF

one closest to you.

C.

To tighten or adjust nut, rotate the forward nut counter-

clockwise until there is a minimum

1 inch gap. The gap
spring in the chain anchor. Tighten the jam nut
and replace rear boom cover.
proceed to step D.

A.

The three-piece chain adjuster assembly

of

sprocket. The forward

NF

diameter threaded rod.

is

brazed onto rod with 2 -5/8 inches

of

the nut. This nut

One end

15116

inch crowsfoot,

is

used as a

of

drive chain anchor threads onto

is

the amount you have collapsed the

is

the tension adjust

jam

nut on the

12

inch extension and

jam

nut. The

114

inch to a maximum

If

chain

is

still loose,

jam

of

is

the

4-24

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

PROPER TENSIONING OF OPTIONAL SQUARE SHOOT DRIVE CHAIN,

SS-836

If

boom adjuster ran out
minimum gap was achieved a link must be removed
from drive chain.

Remove drive chain anchor from boom anchor. Leave
chain anchor on chain and let chain hang over sprocket.

LL

Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from
debris from grinding.

of

travel before the 1/4 inch

CAUTION

D.

Wearing safety glasses, pull down on chain anchor to

in

tighten cha
fIrst chain side link up from chain anchor.

Use a small hammer and punch to remove link from chain.

E.

F.

Remove master link from chain anchor.
Discard removed chain link and reinstall chain anchor to the
shortened drive chain with master link.
procedure on next page.

G. Install chain anchor to boom anchor and

adjust chain tension
page. Re-install rear boom cover.

. Use grinder to grind

as

detailed

off

two rivet heads

See remove a link

in

step (C) on previous

on

4-

25

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SIX MONTH (OR 1,000) HOUR MAINTENANCE

PROPER TENSIONING OF OPTIONAL SQUARE SHOOT DRIVE CHAIN

MODELS SS-1048, SS-842 AND SS-636

If

Square Shoot drive chain becomes loose it will affect

of

onset speed

pushed.
up and cause drive chain failure.

TO CHECK: Collapse boom, then raise boom fully. Stop
engine and

tension visually.
Shoot

drive chain exits boom tube over a sprocket and

continues. forward to anoiber sprocket where it enters large

boom.

TOLERANCE: The drive chain should never
enough to touch top

Square Shoot feature after button is

If

chain becomes extremely loose it may double

move

to rear

of

machine. Check drive chain

On

top

rear

of

large boom tube, the Square

be

slack

of

large boom

TO ADJUST: Place boom in horizontal position. Loosen
four bolts holding idler sprocket mount to top front
boom. Insert a small pinch bar into hole

mount and pry mount while tightening four bolts.
is

still inadequate adjustment available, anchor can
turned around. A link can be removed
much chain. To do so use the following procedure.

just

ifthere

to rear

is

still to

of

large

of

Ifthere

be

& CAUTION

Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from
debris from grinding.

TO REMOVE A LINK: A. Loosen the four bolts holding

idler sprocket mount to boom.

B.

Remove

C. Just inside the boom notice where the drive chain

attached to rear

link. Disconnect link and pull chain out

D. Wearing safety glasses, grip last link in chain with a

pair
rivets ahead

rear

boom

cover.

of

middle boom by means

of

locking pliers. Grind heads

oflast

link.

oflarge

off

the first two

of

a master

is

boom .

E. With a small punch and hammer, knock out the two link

pin s that were

F.

Reattach drive chain to rear

master

G. Adjust chain as outlined above, under TO ADJUST.

link.

just

ground off. Discard removed link.

of

middle boom with

Re-install

rear

boom

cover.

4-26

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

YEARLY (OR 2,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE

I. Perfonn "BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE" maintenance and checks

-3

of

page 3

2.

Perfonn "BEFORE OPERATING THE SQUARE SHOOTER" checks as listed beginning on

page 3-8

3.

Perfonn"
page 4-5

4.

Perform "SIX MONTH (OR 1 ,000 HOURS) MAINTENANCE" procedures
page 4-12

5.

Drain, flush and refill the engine coolant system. For more infonnation contact your local SQUARE
SHOOTER

this manual.

®

of

this manual.

ONCE A WEEK (OR 50 HOURS) MAINTENANCE" procedures

of

this manual.

of

this manual.

or John Deere®dealer.

as listed beginning on

as listed beginning on

as

listed beginning on

4-27

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTAMINATION

A hydraulic system will fail
hydraulic system clean.

Clearances in hydraulic components may be extremely close. Many systems have clearances

less than
parts and hone surfaces to greater clearances. Increased clearance has the direct effect
efficiency
also generates system damaging heat.

THE

Contaminant particle size is measured
millionth

Contamination is very often the cause
necessary to follow proper maintenance procedures to keep the hydraulic system cJean.

The figure below

INCHES MICRONS

.005

0.0001 inch. Problems arise when abrasive particles enter the space between moving

of

pumps, motors and cylinders. The damage that occurs not only wastes horsepower, it

MICRON

of

a meter (0.000039 in.), for example, 25 microns

is

a comparison

if

there is contamination in the system. AL WAYS keep the

by

micron ratings. A micron

of

hydraulic system failure. That

of

various known sizes

of

different particles.

is

a unit

of

length to one-

is

approximately 0.001 inch.

is

why it

is

of

decreasing

absolutely

.004

.003

.002

.001

IMPORTANT! USE factory approved filters only!
KEEP hydraulic system CLEAN for long life.

4-28

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

NOTES

4-29

SECTION

5

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

SHEETS

5

-1

TABLE

SECTION 5- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

OF

CONTENTS

5-2

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

The Federal Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 29 ctr 1910.1200,
and in some cases state and local Right-To-Know laws, may require specific MSDS
employees prior to operating this equipment. This
in the equipment such as antifreeze , brake fluid, battery acid and hydraulic fluid.

may

include information on substances contained

be

available to

TEREX
the
SHOOTER

TEREX
P.O.
Baraga,
http://www.sqshooter.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

To ensure a prompt response , please
the machine model and serial number.

HANDLERS will provide, at no cost, Material Safety Data Sheets which are applicable to

SQUARE SHOOTER@brand product line. Simply request them from your local SQUARE

dealer or contact us at:

HANDLERS

Box

248

Ml

49908-0248

be

sure to include your return address and zip code, along with

5-3

MATERIAL SAFETY

DATA

SHEETS

The following warning is required

you are operating a SQUARE SHOOTER@in the State
warning label, please contact us for a replacement at no charge.

TEREX HANDLERS

P.O. Box 248

MI

Baraga,
http://www.sqshooter.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

49908-0248

on

all

off

road equipment operating

of

California and do not see the approved

CALIFORNIA

Proposition

Diesel engine exhaust and some
constituents are known to the State
of

California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive
harm.

65

Warning

in

the State

Our address is:

of

its

of

California.

If

5-4