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Merlo TX130-40, TX130-43, TX130-45, TX140-43, TX140-45 Repair Manual

You’ve got a Merlo telehandler in the bay with a blown injector or a valve adjustment that’s past due. The aftermarket PDF you found last week gave you a torque value that stripped the head bolt on a TX130-45. That’s what happens when you trust a third-party copy. This is the original factory repair manual – 486 pages, straight from Merlo’s print number 9–93680. It covers the TX130-40, TX130-43, TX130-45, TX140-43, and TX140-45 models. If you’ve ever torqued a flywheel bolt without the right spec, you know why you need this book on your bench.

Generalidades: What Section 00 Covers

Section 00 opens with general descriptions, instructions, and safety norms. Page 3 lists “Normas de seguridad” – these aren’t suggestions. On a 12,000-pound machine with a 40-foot reach, a skipped locking procedure puts your neck on the line. The manual also covers product identification (stabilizer types, engine serial codes) and ecological considerations for fluid disposal. If you’re pulling the engine on a TX140-43, you need to know the exact stabilizer type – small or large – because the lifting procedure changes. Section 00 tells you that.

Motor Section: Engine Overhaul Procedures

Section 10 – Motor – is where the heavy lifting lives. It starts with engine coding and general characteristics: 88 kW (120 CV) Turbo Aftercooler for all models. Then it walks through lubrication, cooling, fuel system, injection pump timing (calado de la bomba), valve clearance (holgura de válvulas), and complete engine removal and bench overhaul. Each step references the specific tools – “Utiles” – needed. You won’t find a torque sequence for the injection pump drive gear in a generic manual. Here, it’s page 26 (data and mounting clearances – “Datos y holguras de montaje”).

Torque Specs and Clearance Data – Why OEM Matters

Aftermarket copies love to skip the “Datos y holguras de montaje” section because typing out every bearing clearance and bolt torque is work. This manual doesn’t skip. The mounting clearance data covers everything from valve stem clearance to transmission bearing preload. On a TX130-40, using the wrong split pin or missing a torque step on the axle hub can cost you a wheel bearing inside 200 hours. The factory data is verified – not transcribed from a photocopy. If you need charge pressure or injector torque, the table is there in Section 10.

Which Merlo Models Does This Manual Cover?

The manual explicitly lists TX130-40 turbo, TX130-43 turbo, TX130-45 turbo, TX140-43 turbo, TX140-45 turbo, and even the TX170-45 turbo. The primary focus of this product is the five models in the title, but if you have a TX170-45 in the shop, the engine section and generalidades apply directly – only the stabilizer and boom dimensions differ. Check page 2 for the model code table that shows stabilizer size (none, small, large) and max lift heights (12.3m to 16.6m). That table alone saves you from ordering the wrong stabilizer seals.

Safety Warnings and Original Parts Policy

Page 2 of the manual includes a policy statement that’s worth quoting: “Los recambios y accesorios no originales no han sido examinados ni homologados por el Fabricante.” Translation: Non‑original parts haven’t been tested by Merlo. Using them can compromise the machine’s safety. This isn’t a marketing pitch – it’s a liability warning. If you install a non‑OEM hydraulic hose and it bursts at 3,000 psi, the manual’s policy protects you from guessing. You get the factory’s official stance on part quality.

Related Manuals and External Resources

For other Merlo telehandler repairs, check the Merlo MRT Series Workshop Manual and the Merlo Roto XS Master Parts Catalog P 25.11 P 30.13. If you’re working on the engine separately, the INTERACT 4.0/6.0 Engine Repair Manual Mechanical Repairs covers the power unit on these models. For basic transmission fundamentals, external resources like Manual Transmission theory can fill in gaps, but this manual gives you the Merlo-specific internal routing and hydraulic interlocks for the TX series powershift.

FAQs

Does this manual include wiring diagrams for the TX130-45?

No. This is a repair manual, not an electrical manual. It covers engine, transmission, hydraulic, and structural repairs. Wiring diagrams are not listed in the table of contents.

What is the correct valve clearance for a TX140-43 engine?

That value is found in Section 10 under “Datos y holguras de montaje” – specifically the valve clearance table. The manual specifies the cold clearance in thousandths of an inch (or metric, depending on the market). I cannot recite it here because it varies by engine revision, and you need the exact page from your machine’s serial number range. Buy the manual, look it up, and torque it right the first time. Guessing burns valves.

That’s the reality of working on a 12,000‑pound telehandler. One wrong torque and you’re pulling the head again. This Merlo TX130-40, TX130-43, TX130-45, TX140-43, TX140-45 repair manual puts the factory data in your hands – 486 pages of it. Stop borrowing photocopies from the guy next door. Access the Factory Manual and get the job done with the specs that left Merlo’s engineering floor.