OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Table Of Contents
- OPS - Excavator K008-3 (RA028-8222-2)
- List of Abbreviations
- General Symbols
- Foreword
- Safety First
- Contents Page
- Safe Operation
- Dealer Service
- Technical Data
- Description of Machine Parts
- Instrument Panel and Control Elements
- Before Start
- Operation of the Engine
- Excavator Operation
- Control Observations During Operation
- Running In of the New Excavator
- Starting
- Controls for Attachments
- Operation of the Boom
- Operation of the Arm
- Operation of Bucket
- Swivel (Unit Swing) Operation
- Boom Swing Operation
- Boom Swing Pedal
- Operation of Track Width Change and Dozer
- Driving
- Turns
- Up and Downhill Travelling
- Parking on a Slope
- Drive Speed Pedal
- Service Port Operation
- Important Information on Excavator Operation
- Operating Foldable ROPS
- Transporting the Excavator on a Truck
- Lifting of the Excavator
- Maintenance
- Regular Checks and Maintenance Work
- Other Adjustments and Replacements
- Troubleshooting
- Operation in Cold Weather Conditions
- Long Storage
- Recommended Oils
- Main Dimensions
- Lifting Capacity
56 LONG STORAGE
LONG STORAGE
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not clean the excavator with the engine running.
A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed
building without proper ventilation.
A When storing, remove the key from the starter switch to avoid unauthorized persons from
operating the excavator and getting injured.
B Should the Excavator be Stored for a Longer Period of Time, Observe
Following Procedures:
1. The whole excavator should be cleaned thoroughly and in all cases stored indoors. If the excavator
has to be kept outdoors, Iay out wooden planks on even ground, place the excavator on the planks
and cover completely.
2. Do an oil change and grease the excavator.
3. Heavily grease the visible sections of the piston rods.
4. Remove the battery and store indoors.
5. If it is expected that the temperature will sink below the 0 C mark, add anti-freeze or drain coolant
completely.
A Wash the excavator after stopping the engine.
If you wash the excavator while running the engine, water may get into the air cleaner through the
intakes causing engine problems.
Carefully, wash but do not splash water over the air cleaner.
B Observe Following Procedures when the Machine is to be Operated after
Long Storage.
1. Wipe off the grease from the hydraulic cylinder rods.
2. Turn on the engine and activate the attachments and the drive mechanisms without load in order to
circulate the hydraulic oil . (If the machine is stored for longer than one month, undertake steps (1)
and (2) once every month)