This is the factory service manual for the Mustang AL 106, AL206, and AL306 articulated loaders, part number 918360, covering all three series in one 360 page PDF. The AL 100 and AL 200 machines run the Yanmar 3TNV76-KGWL and 3TNV88-BKGWL diesels, with model specific fluid capacities, wheel torques, and axle procedures called out throughout.
The manual is organized by system: safety, maintenance, operation, chassis, engine, cooling, axles, hydraulics, and electrical, plus a full troubleshooting section and torque specification tables. You get filter and oil change intervals, brake adjustment steps, hydraulic pressure test values, and complete removal and installation procedures.
Owners, independent mechanics, and restorers can download it instantly and print any section, so the exact figures for whichever series you own are on the bench when you need them.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 12-19 | |
| Maintenance | 32-61 | Maintenance Schedule, Check, Clean and Inspect, Leakage Check, Lubrication and Filter Changes, Functional Check |
| Operation | 62-73 | Operation Safety (Chapter 5, Operation), Controls and Switches, Instrument Panel and Indicators |
| Chassis | 74-109 | Tilting the Platform (AL100 Series Platform Tilting, Chapter 6, AL200 and 300 Series Platform Tilting) |
| Engine | 110-147 | Engine Removal, Engine Installation, Drive Coupling Removal, Drive Coupling Installation, Starter Removal, Starter Installation |
| Cooling System | 148-159 | Radiator/Oil Cooler Removal (AL100 Series Radiator/Oil Cooler Removal, Chapter 8, AL200 and 300 Series Radiator/Oil Cooler Removal) |
| Axles | 160-181 | Service Brake Adjustment (Al 100/200 Series Service Brake Adjustment, Al 300 Series Service Brake Adjustment, Chapter 9, Service Brake Troubleshooting – Al 300 Series) |
| Hydraulics | 182-307 | Work Hydraulics Troubleshooting (Chapter 10, Hydraulics), Hydrostatic Drive System |
| Electrical System | 308-341 | Battery Removal, Battery Installation, Machine Controller (LED/Indicator Assignments, Logic), AL100 Series Complete Electrical Schematic – with Standard Steering Column |
| Troubleshooting | 342-351 | Indicator Lamps / Seals and Hoses, Hydraulic System (Problem, Possible Cause, Corrective Action), Hydrostatic Drive System (Problem |
| Torque Specifications | 356-359 | Hydraulic Fittings with Various Seals (Thread, Straight Pipe Fitting with Thread and Screwed Plug, Non-Return Valve with Elastic Seal, Identification Aid Outside Ø) |
| Back Cover | 360 | Mustang, Manitou Americas, Inc, P.O. Box 179, West Bend, 53095-0179 Usa, Www.Mustangmfg.Com, © 2011 All Right Reserved |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| AL 100 Series, AL 200 Series | ||
| Wheel Fastener Torque | 165 N•m (122 lbf-ft) | p. 19 |
| All Models | ||
| Hydraulic fittings torque (M12X1.5, light application, elastic seal/O-ring) | 18 (25) lb.-ft. (Nm) | p. 356 |
| Hydraulic Fluid and Return Filter Replacement Interval | 500 Hours (or annually) | p. 34 |
| Engine Oil/Filter Replacement Interval | After first 50 hours; every 250 hours thereafter. | p. 34 |
| Air Filter Replacement Condition | Replace filter if necessary (indicator turns red); inner element every third time outer element is replaced. | p. 28 |
| Fuel Filter Replacement Interval | 500 Hours (or annually) | p. 34 |
| V-belt Deflection | no more than 8 mm (5/16") | p. 42 |
| Battery Capacity | 850 CCA – 74 Ah | p. 19 |
| Coolant System Hoses Inspection Interval | Monthly | p. 33 |
| AL300 Series | ||
| Axle Mounting Bolts Torque | 302 lb.-ft (410 N•m) | p. 171 |
| AL 100 Series | ||
| Diesel Engine Oil Capacity, AL 100 Series | 4.4 L (4.6 qts.) | p. 20 |
| AL 200 Series | ||
| Diesel Engine Oil Capacity, AL 200 Series | 6.7 L (7.2 qts.) | p. 20 |
