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T0479
© Thwaites Limited
April 2006
Mach 490, Mach 550, Mach 560,
Mach 566, Mach 555, Mach 564,
Mach 568, Mach 557, Mach 565,
Mach 569
Service
manual
5-9 tonne
Mach 566 – 6 Tonne Powerswivel Mach 568 – 7 Tonne Front Tip

5-9 tonne
D
C
A
B
C
E
F
1 Park dumper on firm level surface and apply parkbrake.
2 Chock wheels
3 Push seat fully to rear of slide adjusters.
4 Open engine cover.
5 Disconnect air cleaner tube (jubilee clip).
6 Unbolt and remove towing jaw & pin (Fig. 1(B))
7 Remove towing support bracket nuts and bolts (Fig. 1(A))
8 Attach suitable crane straps to top of ROPS frame (See
component weights).
9 Remove rear grill panel (4 Bolts).
10 Loosen the bottom nuts and bolts both sides (Fig. 3(D)) DO
NOT REMOVE.
11 Remove top two nuts and bolts on both sides (Fig. 2(C)).
12 Using suitable crane and slings pull back and lower rear
panel and engine cover assembly onto safety straps (2 off).
Re-assembly
• Ensure that the air cleaner tube (Fig. 4, F) is fitted to the inlet
pipe (Fig. 4, E) when re-assembling
• Using the crane return rear panel to upright position.
Note - Ensure oil cooler pipe routings are unobstructed.
• Ensure all nuts and bolts are torqued correctly.
WARNING
• Keep hands/fingers away from hinged area of back
panel
• Heavy Components - Use suitable lifting
equipment.
WARNING
Weight of rear cover assembly will vary depending
on type of protective frame fitted to your machine. If
your machine is fitted with a ROPS/FOPS canopy, this
must be removed prior to hinging back or removing
the rear panel.
HOW TO HINGE BACK REAR COVER
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

5-9 tonne
This manual has been written to provide maintenance and
service information necessary to keep the Thwaites machine
operating safely and efficiently throughout its service life.
Prior to Commencing Maintenance Work You Must :
• Read and fully understand the enclosed working instructions.
• Ensure that any required safety precautions have been taken.
• Adhere to safety notices contained within this manual.
• Fully understand the risks involved and be competent to
perform the work.
• Use only genuine spare parts as replacement items.
• Ensure that prior to the machine being used, after
maintenance work has been completed, all safety checks and
tests have been completed.
Any problems please contact your local distributor
In compiling this document we have endeavoured to provide
the most up to date and accurate information.
Due to Thwaites continual product development we reserve the
right to amend information contained within this manual without
prior notice.
INTRODUCTION

5-9 tonne
Technical Specification ................................................... 1
Maintenance .................................................................... 2
CONTENTS

5-9 tonne
1.0
CONTENTS
Machine Identification .................................................. 1.1
Location of Major Components ................................... 1.2
Torque Settings/Capacities .......................................... 1.3

5-9 tonne
1.1
Serial Numbers
Note machine serial numbers. Always quote them in
communication with Thwaites dealer or Head Office.
Model Type (Fig 1.)
Vin Nº (Fig 1.)
Engine Serial Nº (Fig 2.)
Gearbox Serial Nº (Fig 3.)
Axle Serial Nº (Fig 4.)
Transfer Box Serial Nº (Fig 5.)
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5

5-9 tonne
1.2
LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
1 Skip
2 Operator Manual Pocket
3 Wheel
4 Axle
5 Propshaft Lower Rear
6 Propshaft Top Rear
7 Tranfer Box
8 Propshaft Front
9 Chassis Locking Bar
10 Battery Box
11 Fuel Tank
12 Engine
13 Radiator/Oil Cooler
14 Hydraulic Tank
15 Gearbox
16 Steering Ram
17 Kinglink
18 Slew Ram
19 Slew Ring
20 Skip Prop
21 Tipping Ram

5-9 tonne
1.3
System Fluid Capacities Ltrs
Engine oil (with filter) ............................................................. 08.5
Transmission .......................................................................... 18.5
Axle Front/Rear (5-7t) ............................................................ 11.5
Axle Front/Rear (9t) ............................................................... 15.0
Transfer case ............................................................................ 0.6
Cooling system ...................................................................... 23.0
Hydraulic system ................................................................... 74.0
Brake reservoir ......................................................................... 0.3
Fuel tank ................................................................................. 68.0
Recommended Lubricants – see page 2.23
Torque Settings Nm
Axle Bolts ................................................................................ 650
Bearing mounting plate bolts .................................................... 80
Centre pivot ............................................................................. 550
Diesel/ hyd tank drain plugs ..................................................... 25
Engine/Gearbox .............................................. (+ Loctite 243) 55
Eng Brkt/rubber mounts .......................................................... 250
Eng/Brkt/engine ...................................................................... 190
Kinglink bearing pins upper .................................................... 480
Prop bolts straps ........................................................................ 75
Prop bolts G/box ..................................................................... 120
Ram Pin Nuts (continue around to next split-pin hole) .......... 450
ROPS Frame ............................................................................ 250
Slew Ring Bolts ....................................................................... 170
Transfer Box ............................................................................ 250
Wheel nuts .............................................................................. 330
Weight of Components kg
Rigid ROPS ............................................................................ 70kg
Hinged ROPS ......................................................................... 90kg
ROPS/FOPS ......................................................................... 240kg
Rear Cover ........................................................................ 143.5kg
Engine Cover c/w Seat ....................................................... 67.5kg
Rear Grill Panel ................................................................... 16.5kg
Towing jaw & pin ................................................................... 4.0kg
Torque Setting Nm
Rear Cover/Chassis ................................................................. 250
ROPS frames/Cover ................................................................ 250
Towing Bracket .......................................................................... 55
Support Bracket ......................................................................... 55
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL DATA

5-9 tonne
2.0
Note:
The following service period recommendations are the
maximum permissable and should never be exceeded.
Lubrication And Maintenance Chart ........................... 2.1
Lubrication And Maintenance Schedule ..................... 2.2
Safe Working Practice .................................................. 2.3
Every 10 Hours - Cooling ............................................. 2.5
Every 10 Hours - Transmission/Engine oil .................. 2.6
Every 10 Hours - Fuel system/Air filter ........................ 2.7
Every 10 Hours - brake test .......................................... 2.8
Every 50 Hours - Hydraulic Oil ..................................... 2.9
Every 50 Hours - Brake Oil ......................................... 2.10
Every 50 Hours - Drivebelt ......................................... 2.11
Every 50 Hours - Park brake & caliper adjustment .... 2.12
Brake pad replacement .............................................. 2.13
First 100 Hours - Hydraulic oil filter ............................ 2.14
First 100 Hours - Transmission oil filter ..................... 2.15
First 100 Hours - Engine oil/filter ................................ 2.16
Every 250 Hours - Engine Oil & Filter ......................... 2.17
Every 250 Hours - Axles and Transfer Case .............. 2.18
500 Hour Service - Transmission ............................... 2.19
500 Hour Service - Fuel Filter/Air Filter ...................... 2.20
500 Hour Service - Hydraulic Oil Filter ...................... 2.21
1000 Hour Service - Transmission ............................. 2.22
1000 Hour Service - Axle and transfer box oil .......... 2.23
2000 Hour Service - Cooling system ......................... 2.24
2000 Hour Service - Hydraulic oil .............................. 2.25
Recommended Lubricants ......................................... 2.26
SECTION 2 - MAINTENANCE

5-9 tonne
2.1
IMPORTANT NOTE
After first 100 hours - Change engine oil - Change engine oil
filter - Change hydraulic oil filter element - Change transmission
oil filter - Check idle speed.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
COOLANT 1 H²0 + 50% Antifreeze
ENGINE OIL 2 BP Vanellus C5 Global 15W 40
TRANSMISSION OIL 3 BP Autran MBX
OTHER SERVICES 4 Wheel Nut Tightness
INDUCTION 5 Clean Filters
BRAKES 6 Operation of Brakes
FUEL 7 Diesel
AXLE OIL (including hubs) 8 TRACTELF SF3
HYDRAULIC OIL 9 BP Energol HLP HM32
TRANSFER BOX 10 BP Energear Hypo 80W-90
11 Tyre Pressure
GREASE 12/13 BP Energrease L21M
BRAKE SYSTEM 14 BP Bartran HV32
OTHER SERVICES 15 Drive Belts
OTHER SERVICES 16 Hoses
OTHER SERVICES 17 Bolt tighness (Ref Page 1.3)
BATTERY 18 Battery Cable Connections
LAP BELTS 19 Replace
WIRING/LIGHTS 20 Inspect
ROPS 21 Inspect
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Our 300 Series manual is designed to offer essential maintenance and service details to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your Thwaites machine. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual provides the necessary information for upkeep.
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- Ensures safe and efficient operation
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For UK models.