GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MICHIGAN Articulated Tractor Shovels are con-
structed for rugged heavy-duty industrial and
commercial applications. They are specifically en-
gineered for maximum ease of operation to move
WARNING
the greatest amount of material in the shortest
p o s s i b l e time.
NO ROOM FOR A MAN IN THIS AREA
WHEN MACHINE IS TURNED.
Drive power is from the through a Clark
DO NOT STAND OR WORK IN THIS
torque converter, to a Clark power shifted trans-
AREA WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
m i s s i o n , to Clark axle assemblies. Universal slip-
joint drive shaft assemblies are used between
USE SAFETY LINKS WHEN SERVICING
MACHINE.
p o w e r transfer units.
Axle assemblies are Clark all wheel drive, spiral
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bevel ring gear and pinion, with further gear re-
duction provided by planetary gear sets within the
Fig. 1. Area Warning Decal
wheel hubs.
machine. Service personnel must stay out of these
Constant four-wheel drive provides additional
areas when the engine is running, or the machine
tractive effort and power for any operating condi-
is in motion, as there is not enough space for a man
t i o n . Effortless hydraulic power steering is pro-
in the area when machine is turned.
vided, utilizing two double acting steering
cylinders, one at each side between front and rear
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
frames.
The machine serial number plate gives model
S e r v i c e brakes provide braking effort on all
number and serial number of machine. See Figure
four wheels, with a cable controlled mechanical
2 . Serial number of machine also is stamped in
one-half inch numerals beneath right hand upper
parking brake mounted on the drive line.
pivot assembly, and on the rear beneath the wrap
Numerous quick-change attachments are avail-
around.
able as optional accessory equipment, enabling one
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS GIVE SERIAL NUMBER OF
t o increase the usefulness of the machine for a
NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS.
variety of different operations.
For more complete specifications refer to Speci-
fications and Service Data in the rear of this man-
ual.
DATA PLATES
Data plates and decals used throughout the
machine aid in its safe efficient operation; others
give service instructions. Read all instruction
p l a t e s before starting and operating the machine.
AREA WARNING DECAL
The warning decal as shown in Figure 1 is lo-
cated on the surfaces of both fuel tank and hydrau-
lic reservoir. Safety links should be attached
between front and rear frames when servicing the
Fig. 2. Machine Serial Number Plate
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