Case CONSTRUCTION 3 Series User manual

North American English
Part Number 87538948 NA
Printed in U.S.A. • Bur
CNH AMERICA LLC
700 STATE STREET
RACINE, WI 53404 U.S.A.
CRAWLER DOZER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Issued 10-2006
87538948 NA
1150K
SERIES 3

1150K
SERIES 3
CRAWLER DOZER
OPERATORS MANUAL
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATINGTHE MACHINE.
Bur • Issued 10-2006
Printed in U.S.A. • Book/Form Number 87538948 NA
Copyright © 2006. CNH America, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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TECHNICAL MANUALS
Manuals are available from your Dealer for the operation, service, and repair of your machine.
Contact your Dealer for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your machine.Your Dealer can expedite your order for
Operator’s Manuals, Parts Catalogs, Service Manuals, and maintenance records.
Always give the Machine Name, Model, and P. I.N. (Product Identification Number) or S. N. (Serial Number) of your
machine so your Dealer can provide the correct manuals for your machine.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
WHENYOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND BE ALERT
TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Safety Decals on this machine use the words Danger, Warning, or Caution, which are defined as follows:
·
DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The color associated with Danger is RED.
·
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
·
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.
If Safety Decals on this machine are ISO two panel Pictorial, decals are defined as follows:
·
The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
·
The second panel indicates the appropriate avoidance of the hazard.
·
Background color is YELLOW
·
Prohibition symbols such as and if used, are RED.
STOP
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE USING THIS
MACHINE, MAKE CERTAIN THAT EVERY OPERATOR:
·
Is instructed in safe and proper use of the machine.
·
Reads and understands the Manual(s) pertaining to the machine.
·
Reads and understands ALL Safety Decals on the machine.
·
Clears the area of other persons.
·
Learns and practices safe use of machine controls in a safe, clear area before operating this machine on a job
site.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and follow instructions on machine operation and
maintenance.
87538948 NA1150K SERIES 3
10-2006
First Edition
REVISION HISTORY
RemarksIssue Issue Date Applicable Machines
Any use of editorial or pictorial content is strictly prohibited without express written permission from
CNH America, LLC. Racine, WI 53403 U.S.A..
CNH America, LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any
obligation to install them on units previously sold.
All data given in this publication is subject to production variations. Dimensions and weights are only approximate. Illustrations do not
necessarily show products in standard condition.For exact information about any particular product, please consult your Dealer
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and other reproductive harm.
Battery post, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, AND REAR OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
MACHINE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
CHAPTER 2
SAFETY AND SAFETY DECALS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SAFETY AND SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
CHAPTER 3
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
BRAKE, DECELERATOR AND FOOTREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
PARKING BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER,TRANSMISSION CONTROL, HAND THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
DOZER BLADE CONTROL LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
RIPPER CONTROL LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
OPERATORS SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
OPERATORS SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 3-24
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
RUN-IN PERIOD OF A NEW MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
ENGINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
CRAWLER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
MOVING A DISABLED CRAWLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
OPERATING IN HOT WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
BOOSTER BATTERY CONNECTION TO MACHINE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
TILTING THE CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
DOZER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
TRACK SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
FACTORS CONTROLLING UNDERCARRIAGE WEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
CHAPTER 5
LUBRICATION, FILTERS, AND FLUIDS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
MACHINE CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
ADJUSTING THE RIPPER SHANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
DOZER BLADE PITCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTING (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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MACHINE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
CHAPTER 7
ELECTRICAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
CHAPTER 8
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8-1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
TRANSPORT LENGTH AND WIDTH WITH BLADE FULLY ANGLED 25 DEGREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
OPERATING DATA AND DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
OPERATING DATA AND DIMENSIONS - RIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
CHAPTER 9
INDEX
CHAPTER 10
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK - DEALER COPY .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK - OWNERS COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
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Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO THE OWNER
BD06G104 Figure 1
K SERIES CRAWLER
This manual contains important information about the safe operation, adjustment and maintenance of your Case
Crawler. Refer to the Detail Index at the end of this manual for locating specific items about your machine. The
Crawler conforms to current safety regulations.
Use this manual as a guide. Your Crawler will remain a reliable working tool as long as it is kept in good working
condition and serviced properly.
Do Not operate or permit anyone to operate or service this machine until you or the other persons have read and
understand the safety, operation and maintenance instructions in this manual. Use only trained operators who have
demonstrated the ability to operate and service this machine correctly and safely.
This Crawler, with standard equipment and authorized attachments, is intended to be used for above ground
material handling.
Do Not use this machine for any application or purposeother than those described in this manual. Consult an
authorized dealer of the Case Corporation on changes, additions or modifications that can be required for this
machine to comply with various country regulations and safety requirements. Unauthorized modifications will
cause serious injury or death. Anyone making such unauthorized modifications is responsible for the
consequences.
This Operators Manual is to be stored in the manual compartment equipped on this machine, Make sure this
manual is complete and in good condition. Contact your dealer to obtain additional manuals. Contact your dealer
for any further information or assistance about your machine. Your dealer has Case Corporation approved service
parts. Your dealer has technicians with special training that know the best methods of repair and maintenance for
your Crawler.
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BD06E039 Figure 2
OPERATOR’S MANUAL POUCH ATTACHED TO
SEAT BACK
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, AND REAR OF
THE MACHINE
BS06D299 Figure 3
BASIC MACHINE
The terms Right-hand, Left-hand, Front, and Rear
are used in this manual to indicate the sides as they
are seen from the operator's seat.
FRONT
LEFT RIGHT
REAR
HAND HAND
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Write your machine model number, Product Identification Number (P.I.N.) and serial numbers on the lines provided
below. Always give these numbers to your dealer when you need parts or information for your machine.
Make a record of the numbers. Keep the record and your Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin in a safe place. If the
machine is stolen, report the numbers to your local law enforcement agency.
BD02K018 Figure 4
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (P.I.N.)
ROPS CANOPY PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT-HAND
UPPER SIDE
CAB PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE REAR
POST
BD06K002 Figure 5
ENGINE
BD02J108 Figure 6
TRANSMISSION
1. ON THE HOUSING UNDER THE CAB
BD99J147 Figure 7
DOZER BLADE
Machine
➤
Machine Model and Type
➤
Product Identification Number: P.I.N.
➤
Year of Build
Component Serial Numbers
➤
Engine serial number
➤
Transmission and serial number
➤
ROPS cab or canopy serial number
➤
Dozer blade serial number
➤
1
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
BD06G105 Figure 8
1. Cab 5. Track 9. Right-hand Engine Access
Door and Side Shield Panel
2. Right-hand Rear Access
Door
6. Carrier Rollers 10. Blade
3. Right-hand Center Access
Door
7. Track Roller 11. Radiator Door
4. Sprocket 8. Idler 12. Hand Holds
3
2
7
510
1
4
66
8
11
12
12
9
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BD06G106 Figure 9
Figure 10
1. Left-hand Engine Access Door and Side Shield Panel 3. Step 5. Left-Rear Access Door
2. Blade Pitch Adjuster 4. Hand Holds 6. Fuel Fill
2
3
4
44
5
6
1
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