Volvo ECR235E 2019 User manual

Ref. No. 20042893-E 2019.08 English
OPERATOR'SMANUAL
ECR235E
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ECR235E
English

ADVERTENCIA: Respirar los gases del escape de
motores a diésel le expone a químicos conocidos por el
Estado de California como causantes de cáncer y defectos
de nacimiento u otros daños reproductivos.
•Siempre encienda y opere el motor en un áreabien
ventilada.
•Si es en un área cerrada, ventile el orificio delescape
hacia el exterior.
•No modifique ni altere el sistema de escape.
•No encienda el motor, excepto cuando seanecesario.
Para mayor información visite
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/diesel.
WARNING: Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you
to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
•Always start and operate the engine in awell-ventilated
area.
•If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to theoutside.
•Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
•Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/diesel.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or offroad vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your
vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
ADVERTENCIA: Operar, dar servicio y mantenimiento a
un vehículo de pasajeros o vehículo todo terreno puede
exponerle a químicos incluyendo gases del escape,
monóxido de carbono, ftalatos y plomo, los cuales son
conocidos por el Estado de California como causantes de
cáncer y defectos de nacimiento u otros daños reproductivos.
Para minimizar la exposición, evite respirar los gases del
escape, no encienda el motor excepto si es necesario, dé
servicio a su vehículo en un área bien ventilada y utilice
guantes o lave sus manos frecuentemente cuando dé
servicio a su vehículo. Para mayor información visite
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

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Specifications
Ref. No. 20042893-E
ECR235E L
Foreword
This operator's manual is intended as a guide for the correct
use and maintenance of the machine. Read this manual
carefully before you start and move the machine orbefore you
carry out any preventive maintenance.
Keep this manualin thelockable storage compartment sothat
it is always available for easy reference. Replace it
immediately if it is lost.
Theoperator'smanualdescribestheapplicationsforwhichthe
machinewasprimarilydesigned.Ithasbeenwrittentobevalid
on all markets. Therefore, please ignore any sections which
do not relate to your machine or to the work that you do with
your machine.
NOTE!
If the manual covers more than one machine, the information
relates to all machines unless otherwisespecified.
When designing this machine, much time has been invested
in achieving the best possible efficiency and safety. But
accidents do happen, and most of them can be attributed to
human error. A safety-conscious person and a well-
maintained machine make up a reliable, powerful, and
profitablecombination. Therefore,read the safety instructions
and follow them.
We constantly strive to develop and improve the efficiency of
our products by making changes to their design. We reserve
the right to make design modifications to the products even
after they have been delivered. Also, we reserve the right to
change data and equipment, as well as the service and
maintenance instructions, without prior notice.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
The original language is English. Original instructions.
2019.08
Copyright © 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment. All rights reserved.
Alphabetical index
Maintenance
Safety when servicing
Operating techniques
Operating instructions
Other controls
Instrument panels
Presentation

Foreword
2
Safety regulations
The machine operator is responsible for being aware of and
complying with the relevant, legally prescribed, national and
regional safety instructions. The safety instructions in this
operator's manual are applicable only in cases where no
legislated safety instructions are in force.
DANGER
The safety symbol combined with this signal word indicates a
hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
or serious injury. Danger is limited to the most extreme
situations.
WARNING
The safety symbol combined with this signal word indicates a
hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeath
or serious injury.
CAUTION
The safety symbol combined with this signal word indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in
machine damage.
NOTE!
Usedinordertorefertoinstallation,operating,ormaintenance
information which is important but notdanger-related.
Get to know the capacity and limits of your machine!

Foreword
Identification numbers 3
Identification numbers
Make a note below of the identification numbers of the machine and its components.
Always use this information when contacting the manufacturer and when ordering spare
parts.
Manufacturer:
Volvo Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do,
Korea 51710
Machine PIN (Serial number)
Engine
Main pump
Swing motor
Track motor
Main control valve
Please send any comments about the Operator's Manual to om@volvo.com.


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Table of contents
Foreword...................................................1
Identification numbers .....................................3
Presentation..............................................9
Machine view.................................................19
CE-marking, EMC-directive...........................20
Communication equipment, installation.........23
Safety components........................................24
Product plates ...............................................25
Information and warning decals.....................27
Instrument panels....................................35
Instrument panel, left.....................................36
Instrument panel, front...................................38
Display unit....................................................44
Instrument panel, right...................................80
Instrument panel, rear ...................................94
Other controls..........................................95
Controls.........................................................96
Cab..............................................................107
Control lockout system................................111
Operator comfort.........................................112
Operating instructions...........................160
Safety rules when operating........................166
Measures before operating..........................171
Starting engine............................................172
Hydraulic system, warming up.....................177
Operating.....................................................179
Exhaust aftertreatment system....................180
Stopping......................................................192
Parking........................................................193
Retrieving and towing..................................195
Transporting machine..................................197

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Operating techniques............................202
Whole-body vibrations .................................203
Rules for digging..........................................205
Working within dangerous areas..................208
Attachments.................................................219
Attachments, connecting and
disconnecting...............................................221
Buckets........................................................237
Hammer.......................................................239
Working with longrange attachments ..........245
Hose rupture valves.....................................246
Selecting track shoes...................................248
Lifting objects...............................................250
Signalling diagram .......................................256
Safety when servicing...........................259
Service position ...........................................260
Before service, read.....................................261
Entering, leaving and climbing the machine 267
Fire prevention.............................................268
Handling hazardous materials......................271
Handling line, tubesand hoses....................276
Maintenance.........................................277
Lubrication and service chart .......................279
Maintenance service, every 10 hours...........287
Maintenance service, every 50 hours...........289
Maintenance service, every250 hours.........296
Maintenance service, every500 hours.........300
Maintenance service, every1000 hours.......303
Maintenance service, every2000 hours.......306
Maintenance service, every4000 hours.......309
Maintenance service, when required ...........310

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Specifications........................................338
Recommended lubricants............................338
Fuel system.................................................345
Service capacities and change intervals......353
Engine.........................................................356
Electrical system .........................................357
Cab..............................................................360
Hydraulic system.........................................362
Machine weights.......................................... 364
Ground pressure .........................................366
Dimensions..................................................370
Working ranges...........................................374
Recommended bucket sizes .......................376
Digging forces .............................................378
Lifting capacities..........................................380
Service history.............................................394
Alphabetical index.................................397


Presentation
Presentation
9
Intended use
V1151239
The machine is intended to be used under normal
conditions for the applications described in this
manual. If it is used for other purposes or in
potentially dangerous environments, for example
explosive atmosphere, flammable environment or
areas with dust containing asbestos and so on,
special safety regulations must be followed and the
machine be equipped for such use. Contact the
manufacturer / dealer for further information.
Environmental requirements
Be aware of the environment when operating and
during service and maintenance of the machine.
Always follow local and national environmental
legislationapplicabletoallhandlingofthemachine.
Engine
The machine is equipped with a straight six-
cylinder, four-stroke, turbocharged diesel engine
with direct injection and charge-air cooler.
The engines are equipped to meet the legal
requirements for exhaust emissions according to
US Tier 4 final, California Tier 4 final, or EU Stage
V.
NOTE!
Machines with engines for the US market may not
be sold or used within the EU, and machines with
engines for the EU market may not be sold or used
within the USA, unless the engine is replaced with
an engine valid for the applicable market. The
market for which the engine is intended is indicated
on the emission plate and by the engine's serial
number (see page 25).
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