Kobelco SK35SR-6 User manual

Book Code No.
S2PX00051ZE03
APPLICABLE No.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.
Destination : OCE
2014.06
SK35SR-6 PX16-30001~
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FOREWORD
FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………0-3
GENERAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………0-3
PERIODIC INSPECTION……………………………………………………………………………………………0-3
NOTICE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0-3
STORAGE PLACE OF OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ……………………………………………0-4
HANDLING OF THIS MACHINE ……………………………………………………………………………………0-5
SPECIFIED WORKS ………………………………………………………………………………………………0-5
FRONT/REAR AND RIGHT/LEFT OF THE MACHINE ………………………………………………………0-5
BREAK-IN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………0-5
ROPS (ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE)/FOPS (FALLING OBJECTS PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0-6
ORDERING PARTS OR SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………0-7
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………………1-3
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………1-5
1.3 WARNING LABEL ………………………………………………………………………………………………1-8
1.3.1 WARNING LABELS MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………………1-8
1.3.2 LOCATION OF WARNING LABELS ……………………………………………………………………1-8
1.4 PRE-START SAFETY ……………………………………………………………………………………………1-19
1.4.1 OPERATION RULES ………………………………………………………………………………………1-19
1.4.2 PROTECTIVE TOOLS………………………………………………………………………………………1-19
1.4.3 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITION…………………………………………………………1-20
1.4.4 DANGER IN OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………1-20
1.4.5 FIRE PREVENTION…………………………………………………………………………………………1-21
1.4.6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE MACHINE ………………………………………………………………1-22
1.4.7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE ……………………………………………1-23
1.5 SECURE VISIBILITY ……………………………………………………………………………………………1-25
1.5.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SECURING VISIBILITY …………………………………………………………1-25
1.6 PROHIBITED WORKS …………………………………………………………………………………………1-26
1.6.1 PROHIBITED WORKS IN MACHINE OPERATION …………………………………………………1-26
1.7 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATIONS …………………………………………………………………………1-28
1.7.1 STARTING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………1-28
1.7.2 TRAVELING …………………………………………………………………………………………………1-29
1.7.3 PRECAUTIONS OF OPERATIION ………………………………………………………………………1-30
1.7.4 PRECAUTIONS OF WORK ………………………………………………………………………………1-32
1.7.5 PRECAUTIONS OF PARKING ……………………………………………………………………………1-35
1.8 PRECAUTIONS OF INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………1-36
1.8.1 BEFORE INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………1-36
1.8.2 DURING INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………1-37
1.8.3 PROHIBITED IN INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………1-40
1.8.4 AFTER INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………………………1-41
1.9 HANDLING BATTERY …………………………………………………………………………………………1-42
1.9.1 PREVENTION OF BATTERY ELECTROLYTE BURNS………………………………………………1-42
1.9.2 PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ……………………………………………………………………1-42
1.9.3 REPLACING THE BATTERY ……………………………………………………………………………1-42
1.9.4 USING JUMPER CABLES TO START THE ENGINE ………………………………………………1-43
1.9.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL ………………………………………………………………………………………1-43
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1.10 HOW TO TOW THE MACHINE………………………………………………………………………………1-44
1.11 HANDLING ACCUMULATOR …………………………………………………………………………………1-45
2. MACHINE FAMILIARIZATION
2.1 BASIC COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE …………………………………………………………………2-3
2.2 CAB NOMENCLATURE …………………………………………………………………………………………2-4
2.3 MONITOR PANEL ………………………………………………………………………………………………2-5
2.3.1 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE ………………………………………………………2-5
2.3.2 FUEL LEVEL METER ………………………………………………………………………………………2-6
2.3.3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LAMP (LIT IN RED) ………………………………………………………2-6
2.3.4 BATTERY CHARGE LAMP (LIT IN RED) ……………………………………………………………2-6
2.3.5 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE LAMP (LIT IN RED) …………………………………………2-6
2.3.6 FUEL LEVEL LAMP (LIT IN RED) ………………………………………………………………………2-7
2.3.7 TRAVEL IN HIGH (2ND) SPEED LAMP (LIT IN YELLOW) ………………………………………2-7
2.4 HANDLING OF SWITCHES AND METERS …………………………………………………………………2-8
2.4.1 STARTER SWITCH …………………………………………………………………………………………2-8
2.4.2 TRAVEL SPEED SELECT SWITCH ……………………………………………………………………2-9
2.4.3 WORKING LIGHT SWITCH ………………………………………………………………………………2-9
2.4.4 HORN SWITCH ……………………………………………………………………………………………2-9
2.4.5 HOUR METER ………………………………………………………………………………………………2-10
2.4.6 Deceleration switch …………………………………………………………………………………………2-10
2.4.7 WIPER SWITCH (CAB SPECIFICATION) ………………………………………………………………2-10
2.4.8 QUICK HITCH OPERATION SWITCH …………………………………………………………………2-11
2.5 HANDLING OF LEVERS AND PEDALS ……………………………………………………………………2-12
2.5.1 LOCATION OF LEVERS AND PEDALS ………………………………………………………………2-12
2.5.2 PILOT CONTROL SHUT-OFF LEVER …………………………………………………………………2-13
2.5.3 CONTROL LEVER …………………………………………………………………………………………2-14
2.5.4 TRAVEL LEVER & PEDAL ………………………………………………………………………………2-16
2.5.5 ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER ……………………………………………………………………………2-17
2.5.6 DOZER CONTROL LEVER ………………………………………………………………………………2-17
2.5.7 BOOM SWING FOOT PEDAL ……………………………………………………………………………2-18
2.6 HANDLING OF FUSE BOX ……………………………………………………………………………………2-19
2.6.1 ABOUT FUSE & RELAY BOX ……………………………………………………………………………2-19
2.6.2 REPLACING FUSES ………………………………………………………………………………………2-19
2.6.3 FUSE CAPACITY AND CIRCUIT NAME ………………………………………………………………2-20
2.7 HANDLING OF FUSIBLE LINK (FOR STARTER) …………………………………………………………2-21
2.8 HANDLING OF SEAT BELT……………………………………………………………………………………2-22
2.8.1 HOW TO FASTEN SEAT BELT …………………………………………………………………………2-22
2.8.2 HOW TO UNFASTEN SEAT BELT ……………………………………………………………………2-22
2.9 HANDLING OF OPERATOR'S SEAT …………………………………………………………………………2-23
2.9.1 WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (A) ………………………………………………………………………………2-23
2.9.2 SEAT FORE AND AFT ADJUSTMENT (B) ……………………………………………………………2-23
2.10 OPERATOR CAB ………………………………………………………………………………………………2-24
2.10.1 CAB DOOR LOCK ………………………………………………………………………………………2-24
2.10.2 OPENING DOOR FROM INSIDE OF CAB …………………………………………………………2-24
2.10.3 RETRACTING UPPER FRONT WINDOW ……………………………………………………………2-25
2.10.4 RETRACTING LOWER FRONT WINDOW ……………………………………………………………2-26
2.10.5 OPENING/CLOSING WINDOW ON RIGHT SIDE……………………………………………………2-26
2.10.6 CAB ROOM LAMP ………………………………………………………………………………………2-26
2.11 EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM OPERATOR'S STATION. ………………………………………………2-27
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2.12 OTHER EQUIPMENT (ACCESSORY) ………………………………………………………………………2-28
2.12.1 TOOLS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………2-28
2.12.2 GREASE GUN HOLDER …………………………………………………………………………………2-28
2.12.3 GUARD AND SIDE COVER (WITH LOCK LEVER) ………………………………………………2-29
3. MACHINE OPERATION
3.1 EVERYDAY CHECK-UP …………………………………………………………………………………………3-3
3.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ………………………………………………………………………3-4
3.2.1 CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL FOR SHORTAGE AND MAKING UP ……………………………3-4
3.2.2 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND REFILLLING …………………………………………………3-5
3.2.3 CHECKING FUEL LEVEL AND MAKING UP …………………………………………………………3-6
3.2.4 CHECKING FUEL LEAKAGE ……………………………………………………………………………3-7
3.2.5 CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL AND MAKING UP……………………………………………3-7
3.2.6 CHECKING FAN BELT ……………………………………………………………………………………3-8
3.2.7 CHECKING RADIATOR, OIL COOLER CORE AND FILTER ………………………………………3-9
3.3 CHECKING LAMP ………………………………………………………………………………………………3-10
3.3.1 Checking Function of Warning Lamps …………………………………………………………………3-10
3.3.2 CHECKING WORKING LIGHT ……………………………………………………………………………3-11
3.4 STARTING ENGINE ……………………………………………………………………………………………3-12
3.4.1 START-UP UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS …………………………………………………………3-12
3.4.2 START UP IN COLD CONDITIONS ……………………………………………………………………3-13
3.4.3 USING JUMPER CABLES…………………………………………………………………………………3-14
3.4.4 CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING JUMPER CABLES ………………………………………………3-15
3.5 STOPPING MACHINE ENGINE ………………………………………………………………………………3-16
3.6 CHECK AFTER STARTING ENGINE …………………………………………………………………………3-17
3.6.1 CHECKING EXHAUST COLOR, SOUND AND ODOR ………………………………………………3-18
3.6.2 PILOT CONTROL SHUT-OFF LEVER …………………………………………………………………3-19
3.6.3 CHECKING MONITOR PANEL OPERATION …………………………………………………………3-19
3.7 WARMING-UP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………3-20
3.7.1 ENGINE WARMING-UP ……………………………………………………………………………………3-20
3.7.2 WARMING UP HYDRAULIC OIL…………………………………………………………………………3-20
3.8 ROTARY MULTI-CONTROL VALVE (ISO/BHL) ……………………………………………………………3-21
3.8.1 HOW TO SWITCH CONTROL PATTERNS ……………………………………………………………3-21
3.9 MACHINE OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………………3-23
3.9.1 MACHINE TRAVEL …………………………………………………………………………………………3-23
3.9.2 CHANGING TRAVEL SPEED (1ST, 2ND) ……………………………………………………………3-24
3.9.3 STOP TRAVELING …………………………………………………………………………………………3-25
3.9.4 PRECAUTIONS IN TRAVELING …………………………………………………………………………3-26
3.9.5 GOING UPWARD SLOPE OR DOWNWARD SLOPE ………………………………………………3-27
3.9.6 MACHINE OPERATION IN WATER ……………………………………………………………………3-28
3.
9.7 GETTINGOUTOFSOFTGROUND
……………………………………………………………………3-29
3.9.8 SWING PROCEDURE………………………………………………………………………………………3-30
3.10 WORK PROCEDURES OF THE MACHINE ………………………………………………………………3-31
3.10.1 DIGGING WORK …………………………………………………………………………………………3-31
3.10.2 LOADING WORK …………………………………………………………………………………………3-32
3.10.3 TRENCHING WORK ………………………………………………………………………………………3-32
3.10.4 DOZING WORK ……………………………………………………………………………………………3-32
3.10.5 SIDE DITCH DIGGING WORK …………………………………………………………………………3-33
3.10.6 WORK IN NARROW PLACE ……………………………………………………………………………3-34
3.11 PARKING THE MACHINE ……………………………………………………………………………………3-35
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3.12 PRECAUTIONS AFTER OPERATION ………………………………………………………………………3-36
3.13 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE AFTER ENGINE STOP ……………………………………………3-37
3.14 MEASURES AFTER EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP ………………………………………………………3-38
3.15 LOCKING …………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-39
3.16 HANDLING OF RUBBER TRACK SHOE (STANDARD) …………………………………………………3-40
3.16.1 HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RUBBER TRACK SHOE ……………………………………3-40
3.16.2 WARRANTY ON RUBBER TRACK SHOE ……………………………………………………………3-40
3.16.3 PROHIBITIONS ON USE OF RUBBER TRACK SHOE ……………………………………………3-41
3.16.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF RUBBER TRACK SHOE …………………………………………3-42
3.17 MACHINE OPERATION IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS ……………………………………………………3-44
3.17.1 OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD ……………………………………………………………………3-44
3.17.2 OPERATION AT SEASHORE……………………………………………………………………………3-45
3.17.3 HANDLING OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ………………………………………………………3-45
3.17.4 OPERATION IN SANDY AND DUSTY AREAS………………………………………………………3-45
3.18 PRECAUTIONS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE ……………………………………………………………3-46
3.18.1 WASHING …………………………………………………………………………………………………3-46
3.18.2 REFILLING/GREASING …………………………………………………………………………………3-46
3.18.3 BATTERY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………3-46
3.18.4 COOLANT …………………………………………………………………………………………………3-46
3.18.5 PREVENTION OF DUST AND MOISTURE …………………………………………………………3-47
3.18.6 PERIODICAL LUBRICATING OPERATION (DURING STORAGE) ………………………………3-47
3.18.7 TREATMENT AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE ……………………………………………………3-47
4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 GENERAL …………………………………………………………………………………………………………4-3
4.2 INSPECTING AND MAINTAING THE MACHINE……………………………………………………………4-4
4.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………………………4-4
4.3 LUBRICANT, FUEL & COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………4-7
4.4 MAINTENANCE PARTS …………………………………………………………………………………………4-9
4.5 NECESSARY TOOL ……………………………………………………………………………………………4-10
4.6 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS & NUTS ………………………………………………………4-11
4.7 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINTS & HYDRAULIC HOSES ……………………………………4-14
4.8 CONNECTING HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PIPING JOINT ………………………………………………4-15
4.8.1 METAL JOINT ………………………………………………………………………………………………4-15
4.8.2 O-RING SEAL JOINT ………………………………………………………………………………………4-15
4.9 RELEASING INTERNAL PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC OIL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM……………4-17
4.9.1 RELEASING INTERNAL PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM …………………………………4-17
4.10 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ………………………………………………………………4-18
4.11 WHEN REQUIRED………………………………………………………………………………………………4-21
4.11.1 MAKING UP WASHER FLUID …………………………………………………………………………4-21
4.11.2 REPLACING WORKING LIGHT …………………………………………………………………………4-22
4.11.3 REPLACING BUCKET ……………………………………………………………………………………4-23
4.11.4 REPLACING TOOTH POINT AND SIDE CUTTER …………………………………………………4-25
4.11.5 CHECKING RUBBER TRACK SHOE …………………………………………………………………4-27
4.11.6 REPLACING RUBBER TRACK SHOE…………………………………………………………………4-29
4.11.7 LUBRICATING PUSH ROD OF CONTROL LEVER ………………………………………………4-32
4.11.8 CHECKING ELECTRIC WIRING ………………………………………………………………………4-33
4.12 8 HOUR (DAILY) INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES …………………………………4-34
4.12.1 VISUALLY CHECKING MACHINE FOR DEFORMATION AND DAMAGE ………………………4-34
4.12.2 CHECKING FOR LOOSE OR MISSING BOLTS AND NUTS ……………………………………4-34
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4.12.3 CHECKING CYLINDERS, PIPES AND HOSES FOR OIL LEAKAGE AND DAMAGE ………4-35
4.12.4 CHECKING OIL LEAKAGE AND WEAR OF UNDERCARRIAGE ………………………………4-36
4.12.5 DRAINING WATER SEPARATOR………………………………………………………………………4-37
4.12.6 GREASING ATTACHMENT ………………………………………………………………………………4-38
4.13 50 HOUR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ……………………………………………4-39
4.13.1 INSPECTING AND MAINTAINING BATTERY ………………………………………………………4-39
4.13.2 FUEL TANK DRAINING …………………………………………………………………………………4-41
4.13.3 INSPECTING AND MAINTAINING TRACK SHOE TENSION ……………………………………4-42
4.13.4 GREASING SWING PINION ……………………………………………………………………………4-45
4.14 250 HOUR (3-MONTH) INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ……………………………4-46
4.14.1 ADJUSTING FAN BELT TENSION ……………………………………………………………………4-46
4.14.2 CHECKING RADIATOR HOSES ………………………………………………………………………4-47
4.14.3 AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………4-48
4.14.4 ENGINE OIL CHANGE……………………………………………………………………………………4-50
4.14.5 REPLACING ENGINE OIL FILTER ……………………………………………………………………4-51
4.14.6 BLEEDING AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM ………………………………………………………………4-52
4.14.7 GREASING SWING BEARING …………………………………………………………………………4-53
4.14.8 GREASING DOZER ………………………………………………………………………………………4-53
4.14.9 CLEANING AND REPLACING THE RADIATOR CAP………………………………………………4-54
4.14.10 CLEANING RADIATOR, OIL COOLER CORE AND FILTER ……………………………………4-55
4.15 500 HOUR (6-MONTH) INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ……………………………4-56
4.15.1 REPLACING FUEL FILTER ……………………………………………………………………………4-56
4.15.2 REPLACING WATER SEPARATOR ……………………………………………………………………4-57
4.16 1000 HOUR (12-MONTH) INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES …………………………4-58
4.16.1 REPLACING RETURN FILTERS ………………………………………………………………………4-58
4.16.2 REPLACING AIR BREATHER ELEMENT ……………………………………………………………4-60
4.16.3 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE ……………………………………………4-61
4.16.4 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING STARTER AND GENERATOR …………………………………4-61
4.16.5 CHANGING COOLANT……………………………………………………………………………………4-62
4.17 1500 HOUR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES …………………………………………4-64
4.17.1 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE ……………………………………………………………4-64
4.18 2000 HOUR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES …………………………………………4-65
4.18.1 OIL CHANGE IN TRAVEL REDUCTION UNITS ……………………………………………………4-65
4.18.2 CLEANING SUCTION STRAINER………………………………………………………………………4-66
4.18.3 CLEANING PILOT LINE FILTER ………………………………………………………………………4-68
4.18.4 OIL CHANGE OF LOWER ROLLER, IDLER AND UPPER ROLLER……………………………4-71
4.18.5 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES ……………………………4-74
4.19 5000 HOUR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES …………………………………………4-75
4.19.1 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL …………………………………………………………………………4-75
5. TRANSPORTATION
5.1 TRANSPORTATION OF HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR ………………………………………………………5-3
5.1.1 PREPARATION OF TRANSPORTATION ………………………………………………………………5-3
5.2 LOADING/UNLOADING THE MACHINE………………………………………………………………………5-4
5.2.1 LOADING WITH RAMPS …………………………………………………………………………………5-4
5.2.2 LOADING WITH PLATFORM OR EMBANKMENT ……………………………………………………5-5
5.3 FIXING THE MACHINE …………………………………………………………………………………………5-6
5.4 MACHINE LIFTING PROCEDURES …………………………………………………………………………5-7
5.5 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT/ATTACHMENT ………………………………………5-8
5.5.1 BOOM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………5-8
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5.5.2 ARM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………5-8
5.5.3 DOZER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………5-8
6. SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………6-3
6.2 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………6-4
6.2.1 CANOPY TYPE MACHINE ………………………………………………………………………………6-4
6.2.2 CAB TYPE MACHINE………………………………………………………………………………………6-4
6.3 CRAWLER AND BUCKET TYPES ……………………………………………………………………………6-5
6.3.1 CRAWLER TYPE ……………………………………………………………………………………………6-5
6.3.2 BUCKET TYPE ………………………………………………………………………………………………6-5
6.4 WORKING RANGES ……………………………………………………………………………………………6-6
6.4.1 CANOPY TYPE MACHINE ………………………………………………………………………………6-6
6.4.2 CAB TYPE MACHINE………………………………………………………………………………………6-7
7. NIBBLER (CRUSHER) AND BREAKER
7.1 OPERATION OF HYDRAULIC BREAKER AND NIBBLER (CRUSHER) ………………………………7-3
7.1.1 SELECTION OF HYDRAULIC BREAKER AND NIBBLER (CRUSHER) …………………………7-3
7.1.2 BEFORE OPERATING HYDRAULIC BREAKER ………………………………………………………7-3
7.1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR IMPURITY AND HYDRAULIC OIL ……………………………………………7-3
7.1.4 PROHIBITED WORK IN USE OF BREAKER …………………………………………………………7-3
7.2 SWITCHING SELECTOR VALVE………………………………………………………………………………7-7
7.2.1 SWITCHING PROCEDURES OF SELECTOR VALVE ………………………………………………7-8
7.3 CONTROL OF PROPORTIONAL HAND CONTROL SWITCH ……………………………………………7-9
7.3.1 CONTROL LEVER SWITCH (BREAKER) ………………………………………………………………7-9
7.3.2 CONTROL LEVER SWITCH (NIBBLER) ………………………………………………………………7-10
7.3.3 CONTROL LEVER SWITCH (EXTRA) …………………………………………………………………7-11
7.4 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF NIBBLER (CRUSHER) AND BREAKER ………7-12
7.4.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHART OF NIBBLER (CRUSHER) AND
BREAKER ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………7-12
8. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
8.1 Color multi-display ………………………………………………………………………………………………8-3
8.1.1 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE ………………………………………………………8-5
8.1.2 FUEL LEVEL METER ………………………………………………………………………………………8-5
8.1.3 SWITCH PANEL ……………………………………………………………………………………………8-5
8.1.4 BUZZER STOP SWITCH …………………………………………………………………………………8-6
8.1.5 MENU SWITCH ……………………………………………………………………………………………8-8
8.1.6 DISPLAY (LCD) ……………………………………………………………………………………………8-13
8.2 AIR CONDITIONER ………………………………………………………………………………………………8-16
8.2.1 GRILLE (AIR OUTLET) ……………………………………………………………………………………8-16
8.2.2 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL ………………………………………………………………8-17
8.2.3 HOW TO USE AIR CONDITIONER ……………………………………………………………………8-18
8.2.4 PRECAUTION IN USE OF AIR CONDITIONER ………………………………………………………8-18
8.2.5 PRECAUTION IN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONER ………………8-18
8.2.6 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE CHART ………………………………………………………………8-18
8.2.7 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT …………8-19
8.2.8 CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS ……………………………8-20
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8.2.9 CHECKING THE AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT ………………………………………………8-21
8.3 HANDLING OF RADIO …………………………………………………………………………………………8-23
8.3.1 COMPONENTS OF RADIO ………………………………………………………………………………8-23
8.3.2 POWER CONTROL …………………………………………………………………………………………8-23
8.3.3 DISPLAY SWITCHING ……………………………………………………………………………………8-24
8.3.4 BAND SWITCHING …………………………………………………………………………………………8-24
8.3.5 HOW TO SELECT STATION ……………………………………………………………………………8-24
8.3.6 VOLUME CONTROL ………………………………………………………………………………………8-26
8.3.7 SOUND CONTROL …………………………………………………………………………………………8-27
8.3.8 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………8-29
8.3.9 ANTENNA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………8-29
8.4 ROTARY MULTI-CONTROL VALVE …………………………………………………………………………8-30
8.4.1 HOW TO SWITCH CONTROL PATTERNS ……………………………………………………………8-31
8.4.2 AFFIXING CONTROL LEVER PATTERN LABEL ……………………………………………………8-32
8.5 QUICK HITCH ……………………………………………………………………………………………………8-33
8.5.1 PROHIBITED WORKS ……………………………………………………………………………………8-33
8.5.2 PRECAUTIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………8-33
8.5.3 REMOVING FRONT ATTACHMENT ……………………………………………………………………8-34
8.5.4 INSTALLING FRONT ATTACHMENT ……………………………………………………………………8-35
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………9-3
10. SPECIAL PROCEDURES
10.1 GENERAL ………………………………………………………………………………………………………10-3
10.2 RELEASING TRAVEL MOTOR BRAKES …………………………………………………………………10-4
10.2.1 RELEASING PROCEDURES OF TRAVEL MOTOR BRAKES ……………………………………10-4
10.3 OPERATION OF DISABLED MACHINE ……………………………………………………………………10-5
10.3.1 LOWERING ATTACHMENT OF DISABLED MACHINE ……………………………………………10-5
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AVOID A CHANCE OF SEVERE INJURY
Read, understand and follow all safety precautions and procedures found in this manual before
attempting any operation, inspection or maintenance of this machine, attachment or systems.
KOBELCO cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential danger. The
warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure,
work method or operating technique not specifically recommended by manufacturer is used, you must
satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the product will not be
damaged or made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance and/or repair procedures you
choose.
GENERAL
・This manual contains procedures to aid the operator gain peak performance through effective,
economical operation and maintenance of the machine.
・Do not use this machine before you have read and understand safety, operation and maintenance
procedures described in this manual. Failure to follow them may lead to severe injury to persons
and/or facility failure.
・Operators and persons working with this machine should continually study this manual until proper
safety, operation and maintenance procedures are completely understood.
・This manual describes the basic operating techniques. Skill is gained as the operator utilizes these
techniques and completes them with an actual machine.
・Some figures may be different from the actual machine. Along with KOBELCO technical
improvements, manuals are periodically updated to reflect these changes.
・This manual may not contain attachments and optional equipment that are available in your area.
Please contact KOBELCO authorized dealer/distributor for any optional attachments/equipment
required.
・The contents of this manual and operation of the machine are based on the use of KOBELCO
genuine manufacturer sourced parts. Replacement with non-genuine parts or modified parts is not
recommended.
・Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PERIODIC INSPECTION
・After delivery of the machine, KOBELCO authorized dealer/distributor will make periodic inspections.
These inspections will be free of charge to the owner of the machine and will be performed at
time intervals set by KOBELCO. Contact KOBELCO authorized dealer/distributor for any service
related questions not explained in this manual.
NOTICE
・Owing to the policy of continual improvement, changes may be made by KOBELCO to any of its
products without any obligation on the part manufacturer.
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Keep this manual in the box installed on top
of the canopy.
In case of the cab specification, keep in the
box on the back o
f
the o
p
erator's seat.
STORAGE PLACE OF OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
Most accidents in operation are due to non-observance of elementary safety rules and precautions.
Many accidents can be avoided if the causes are known and proper cautions are taken beforehand.
No matter how devices and protections are advanced, many cases prove that they cannot be as
effective as a careful and attentive behavior at avoiding accidents.
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In this manual,
f
ront
/
rear and right
/
le
f
tare
determined by looking forward from the
operator's seat with the travel motors at the
rear side.
This machine is shipped a
f
ter enough
adjustment and inspection. However, early
high-load operations may speed up decline of
functions and shorten the service life of the
machine.
Break in the machine in three stages listed to
the ri
g
ht until ever
y
p
art
g
etsbrokenin.
HANDLING OF THIS MACHINE
SPECIFIED WORKS
This machine is mainly intended for the following uses:
・Digging work
・Trenching work
・Loading work
・Ground leveling work
・Demolition work
For more information about work procedures, see chapters "MACHINE OPERATION" and "OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT".
FRONT/REAR AND RIGHT/LEFT OF THE MACHINE
BREAK-IN
During break-in, especially note the followings:
・Avoid works with heavy load or at high speed.
・Avoid dash start and dash acceleration, and unnecessary urgent stop and rapid turn.
Use extreme caution to put a full load on the machine before its parts and components get broken in
because it may cause seizure or flaws and significantly affect the service life of the machine.
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The machine is equipped with a ROPS
(Roll-Over Protective Structure) and FOPS
(Falling Objects Protective Structure) for the cab.
The mounting and fixing hardware used to
mount the cab on the machine body are
important parts of ROPS and FOPS.
After a fire, corrosion or collision, any possible
damage to the cab protective structure must
be carefully inspected by specialized personnel,
and all damaged parts must be restored using
genuine parts.
For structural changes or part replacements of
the cab, contact KOBELCO authorized
dealer
/
distributor.
ROPS (ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE)/FOPS (FALLING
OBJECTS PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE)
Do not modify the cab body with welding or drilling.
If the function of the protective structure is affected by modification, it may cause severe injury.
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MACHINE TYPE MACHINE SERIAL No. ENGINE SERIAL No. HOUR METER
ORDERING PARTS OR SERVICES
In case of ordering parts or services, inform us the machine serial number, engine serial number and
hour meter read. See below for the locations on which the machine serial number and engine serial
number are stamped. Write them down in the following blanks.
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