Komatsu PW148-8, PW160-8, PW180-7plus, PW200-7plus Hydraulic Excavator Index:

• VENAM61002 PW148-8/PW160-8/PW180-7 Plus/PW200-7 Plus EN
• 1. Foreword
  • 1.1 Foreword
    • 1.1.1 EU Directives
  • 1.2 Safety information
    • 1.2.1 Signal words
    • 1.2.2 Safety labels
    • 1.2.3 Emergency steering
    • 1.2.4 Emergency braking
  • 1.3 Introduction
    • 1.3.1 Use of machine
    • 1.3.2 Intended use
    • 1.3.3 Directions of machine
    • 1.3.4 Running in your new machine
  • 1.4 Necessary information
    • 1.4.1 Product Identification Number (PIN)/Machine serial no. plate and position
    • 1.4.2 Engine serial no. plate and position
    • 1.4.3 Position of service meter
    • 1.4.4 Table to enter serial no. and dealer
  • 1.5 Declaration of conformity
  • 1.6 Noise
    • 1.6.1 Noise emission levels
    • 1.6.2 Vibration levels
  • 1.7 Contents
• 2. Safety
  • 2.1 Safety labels
    • 2.1.1 Location of safety labels
  • 2.2 General precautions
    • Understanding the machine
    • 2.2.1 Precautions before starting operation
    • 2.2.2 Preparations for safe operation
    • 2.2.3 Fire prevention
    • 2.2.4 Precautions when getting on or off machine
    • 2.2.5 Rotating beacon
    • 2.2.6 Electromagnetic interference
    • 2.2.7 Do not get caught in articulated portion
    • 2.2.8 Precautions related to protective structures
    • 2.2.9 Precautions against falling, flying, or intruding objects
    • 2.2.10 Unauthorized modification
    • 2.2.11 Precautions related to attachments and options
    • 2.2.12 Precautions related to cab glass
    • 2.2.13 Precautions when running engine inside building
  • 2.3 Precautions for operation
    • 2.3.1 Precautions for jobsite
    • 2.3.2 Starting engine
    • 2.3.3 Operation
    • 2.3.4 Transportation
    • 2.3.5 Towing
    • 2.3.6 Bucket with hook or bucket link with lifting eye
    • 2.3.7 Handling of fluids
  • 2.4 Precautions for maintenance
    • 2.4.1 Precautions before starting
    • 2.4.2 Precautions for inspection and maintenance
    • 2.4.3 Tyres
  • 2.5 Lifting capacity charts
    • 2.5.1 Lifting capacity chart PW148-8
    • 2.5.2 Lifting capacity chart PW160-8
    • 2.5.3 Lifting capacity chart PW180-7 Plus
    • 2.5.4 Lifting capacity chart PW200-7 Plus
  • 2.6 Overload caution
    • 2.6.1 Overload caution
    • 2.6.2 One piece boom – Overload caution PW148-8
    • 2.6.3 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW148-8
    • 2.6.4 One piece boom – Overload caution PW160-8
    • 2.6.5 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW160-8
    • 2.6.6 One piece boom – Overload caution PW180-7 Plus
    • 2.6.7 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW180-7 Plus
    • 2.6.8 Overload caution PW200-7 Plus
• 3. Operation
  • 3.1 General view
    • 3.1.1 General view of machine
    • 3.1.2 General view of controls and gauges
    • 3.1.3 General view of Monitor
  • 3.2 Explanation of components
    • 3.2.1 Machine monitor
    • 3.2.2 Basic operation of machine monitor
    • 3.2.3 Basic check items
    • 3.2.4 Monitor switches
  • 3.3 Switches
  • 3.4 Control levers, pedals
  • 3.5 Window
    • 3.5.1 Ceiling window
    • 3.5.2 Front window
    • 3.5.3 Emergency escape hammer
    • 3.5.4 Door lock
  • 3.6 Cap, cover with lock
    • 3.6.1 Opening and closing cap with lock
    • 3.6.2 Opening and closing cover with lock
    • 3.6.3 Drink box
    • 3.6.4 Magazine box
  • 3.7 Ashtray
  • 3.8 Cab radio
  • 3.9 Air conditioner
    • 3.9.1 Air conditioner control panel
    • 3.9.2 Method of operation
    • 3.9.3 Precautions when using air conditioner
    • 3.9.4 Check, maintain machine equipped with air conditioner
    • 3.9.5 Auxiliary electric power
  • 3.10 Fuse
    • Fuse box 1
    • Fuse box 2
  • 3.11 Fusible link
  • 3.12 Controller
  • 3.13 Tool box (chassis)
  • 3.14 Refuelling pump
  • 3.15 Handling accumulators
    • 3.15.1 Control circuit accumulator (A)
    • 3.15.2 Clutch control accumulator (B)
    • 3.15.3 Brake circuit accumulators (C) × 3
    • 3.15.4 Brake circuit accumulators (C) × 4
  • 3.16 Operation
    • 3.16.1 Check before starting engine
    • 3.16.2 Check before starting
    • 3.16.3 Adjustment of operator’s seat (air suspension seat)
    • 3.16.4 Adjustment of operator’s seat (mechanical seat)
    • 3.16.5 Seat belt
    • 3.16.6 Rear view mirrors
    • 3.16.7 Adjusting angle of rear view camera
    • 3.16.8 Operations and checks before starting engine
    • 3.16.9 Starting engine
    • 3.16.10 Ambient temperature range for operation and storage
    • 3.16.11 Stopping the engine
    • 3.16.12 Machine operation
    • 3.16.13 Steering
    • 3.16.14 Travelling on public highway
    • 3.16.15 Travelling with autocruise
    • 3.16.16 Stopping and parking
    • 3.16.17 Swinging
    • 3.16.18 Operation of work equipment
    • 3.16.19 Working mode selection
    • 3.16.20 Prohibitions for operation
    • 3.16.21 Precautions for operation
    • 3.16.22 Recommendations for travelling
    • 3.16.23 Precautions when travelling up or down hills
    • 3.16.24 How to escape from mud
    • 3.16.25 Recommended applications
    • 3.16.26 Replacement and inversion of bucket
    • 3.16.27 Parking machine
    • 3.16.28 Check after stopping engine
    • 3.16.29 Machine inspection after daily work
  • 3.17 Transportation
    • 3.17.1 Transportation procedure
    • 3.17.2 Loading, unloading work
    • 3.17.3 Securing machine
    • 3.17.4 Unloading
    • 3.17.5 Lifting the machine
    • 3.17.6 Precautions for transportation
    • 3.17.7 Travelling posture
  • 3.18 Cold weather operation
    • 3.18.1 Precautions for low temperature
    • 3.18.2 Precautions after completion of work
    • 3.18.3 After cold weather
  • 3.19 Long-term storage
    • 3.19.1 Before storage
    • 3.19.2 During storage
    • 3.19.3 After storage
    • 3.19.4 Starting machine after long-term storage
  • 3.20 Troubleshooting
    • 3.20.1 Running out of fuel
    • 3.20.2 Phenomena that are not failures
  • 3.21 Method of towing machine
  • 3.22 Precautions on particular jobsites
  • 3.23 Discharged battery
    • 3.23.1 Removal and installation of battery
    • 3.23.2 Battery charges
    • 3.23.3 Starting engine with booster cables
  • 3.24 Other trouble
    • 3.24.1 Electrical system
    • 3.24.2 Chassis
    • 3.24.3 Engine
    • 3.24.4 Electronic control system
    • 3.24.5 Point of contact to telephone when error occurs
• 4. Maintenance
  • 4.1 Guides to maintenance
  • 4.2 Outline of service
    • Handling oil, fuel, coolant and performing oil clinic
    • Fuel
    • Coolant
    • Grease
    • Carrying out KOWA (KOMATSU Oil Wear Analysis)
    • KOWA analysis items
    • Oil sampling
    • Storing oil and fuel
    • Filters
    • 4.2.1 Outline of electric system
    • 4.2.2 Outline of hydraulic system
  • 4.3 Wear parts list
  • 4.4 Recommended fuel, coolant and lubricant
    • 4.4.1 Proper selection of fuel, coolant and lubricants
  • 4.5 Recommended brands, recommended quality for products other than KOMATSU genuine oil
  • 4.6 Standard tightening torques for bolts and nuts
    • 4.6.1 Introduction of necessary tools
    • 4.6.2 Tightening torque specifications
  • 4.7 Periodic replacement of safety critical parts
    • 4.7.1 Safety critical parts
  • 4.8 Maintenance schedule chart
  • 4.9 Explanation of lubrication chart decals
    • Lubrication points PW148-8
    • Lubrication points PW160-8
    • Lubrication points PW180-7 Plus
    • Lubrication points PW200-7 Plus
  • 4.10 Maintenance interval for hydraulic breaker
  • 4.11 Maintenance procedure
    • 4.11.1 Initial 50 hours maintenance (only after the first 50 hours)
    • 4.11.2 Initial 250 hours maintenance (only after the first 250 hours)
    • 4.11.3 Initial 500 hours maintenance (only after the first 500 hours)
    • 4.11.4 Initial 1000 hours maintenance (only after the first 1000 hours)
    • 4.11.5 When required
    • 4.11.6 Check before starting
    • 4.11.7 Every 100 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.8 Every 250 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.9 Every 500 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.10 Every 1000 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.11 Every 2000 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.12 Every 4000 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.13 Every 5000 hours maintenance
    • 4.11.14 Every 8000 hours maintenance
• 5. Technical Data
  • 5.1 Specifications
    • Operating weight
    • 5.1.1 Dimensions
    • 5.1.2 Working range – One piece boom
    • 5.1.3 Working range – Two piece boom
    • 5.1.4 Working range – Rotating arm
• 6. Attachments and Options
  • 6.1 General precautions for safety
    • 6.1.1 Precautions when selecting
    • 6.1.2 Read the instruction manual thoroughly
    • 6.1.3 Precautions when removing or installing
    • 6.1.4 Precautions when using
  • 6.2 Hydraulic quick coupler piping
    • 6.2.1 Locations
    • 6.2.2 Operation
  • 6.3 Handling bucket with hook
    • 6.3.1 Checking for damage to bucket with hook
    • 6.3.2 Prohibited operations
    • 6.3.3 Precautions during operations
  • 6.4 Machines ready for attachments
    • 6.4.1 Clamshell operation selector valves
    • 6.4.2 Handling the clamshell bucket
    • 6.4.3 Hydraulic circuit
    • 6.4.4 Attachment operations
    • 6.4.5 Attachment flow settings
    • 6.4.6 Method for releasing pressure in control circuit of machines equipped with accumulator
    • 6.4.7 Long-term storage
    • 6.4.8 Specifications
  • 6.5 Introduction of attachments and extending machine service life
    • 6.5.1 Hydraulic breaker
    • 6.5.2 Power ripper
    • 6.5.3 Fork grab
    • 6.5.4 Grapple bucket
    • 6.5.5 Scrap grapple
    • 6.5.6 Crusher and smasher
    • 6.5.7 Hydraulic pile driver
    • 6.5.8 Hydraulic excavator with multipurpose crane
  • 6.6 Rotating arm
    • 6.6.1 General location and specifications.
    • 6.6.2 Maintenance requirement
  • 6.7 Attachment guide
    • Upper boom control pedal (two piece boom)
    • 6.7.1 Excavator’s work
    • 6.7.2 Replacement of bucket
    • 6.7.3 Trapezoidal bucket
  • 6.8 Handling machines equipped with KOMTRAX
    • 6.8.1 Basic precautions
  • 6.9 Central lubrication system
    • 6.9.1 Changing the lubrication interval times
    • 6.9.2 Operating the central lubrication system
    • 6.9.3 Display and control unit
  • 6.10 Cleanfix fan
  • 6.11 Undercarriage auxiliary hydraulic circuit
• 7. Index
  • 7.1 Index
• 8. Notes