Komatsu PW148-10, PW160, PW180-10 Hydraulic Excavator Index:

• 1. Foreword
  • 1.1 Foreword
    • 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 Visibility from operator’s seat
    • 1.3.5 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 ROPS/FOPS-Cab serial no. plate
    • 1.4.3 Engine serial no. plate and position
    • 1.4.4 Fluorinated greenhouse gases
    • 1.4.5 Position of service meter
    • 1.4.6 Retrofitting by third-party suppliers
    • 1.4.7 Table to enter serial no. and dealer
    • 1.4.8 Explanation of acronyms
  • 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 One piece boom PW148-10
    • 2.5.2 Two piece boom PW148-10
    • 2.5.3 One piece boom PW160-10
    • 2.5.4 Two piece boom PW160-10
    • 2.5.5 One piece boom – 2.5 metre undercarriage PW180-10
    • 2.5.6 Two piece boom – 2.5 metre undercarriage PW180-10
    • 2.5.7 One piece boom – 2.75 metre undercarriage PW180-10
    • 2.5.8 Two piece boom – 2.75 metre undercarriage PW180-10
  • 2.6 Overload caution
    • 2.6.1 Overload caution
    • 2.6.2 One piece boom – Overload caution PW148-10
    • 2.6.3 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW148-10
    • 2.6.4 One piece boom – Overload caution PW160-10
    • 2.6.5 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW160-10
    • 2.6.6 One piece boom – Overload caution PW180-10
    • 2.6.7 Two piece boom – Overload caution PW180-10
• 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 Monitor switch portion
    • 3.2.4 Machine settings
  • 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
    • 3.6.5 Cup holder
  • 3.7 Cab radio
  • 3.8 Air conditioner
    • 3.8.1 Air conditioner control panel
    • 3.8.2 Method of operation
    • 3.8.3 Precautions when using air conditioner
    • 3.8.4 Check, maintain machine equipped with air conditioner
    • 3.8.5 Auxiliary electric power
  • 3.9 Fuses
    • Fuse box 1
    • Fuse box 2
  • 3.10 Fusible link
  • 3.11 Controller
  • 3.12 Tool box (chassis)
  • 3.13 Fire extinguisher
  • 3.14 Battery main switch
  • 3.15 System operation lamp
  • 3.16 Refuelling pump
  • 3.17 Handling accumulators
    • 3.17.1 Control circuit accumulator (A)
    • 3.17.2 Clutch control accumulator (B)
    • 3.17.3 Brake circuit accumulators (C) × 3
    • 3.17.4 Brake circuit accumulators (C) × 4
  • 3.18 Handling KDPF (only PW180-10)
    • Operation procedure of manual stationary regeneration
    • KDPF regeneration disable procedure
    • While regeneration is not being performed: setting for regeneration disable
    • While regeneration is being performed: stopping regeneration
    • KDPF regeneration disable cancel procedure
  • 3.19 Handling KCCV
  • 3.20 Handling machines equipped with KOMTRAX
    • 3.20.1 Basic precautions
  • 3.21 Operation
    • 3.21.1 Check before starting engine
    • 3.21.2 Check before starting
    • 3.21.3 Adjustment of operator’s seat (air suspension seat)
    • 3.21.4 Adjustment of operator’s seat (mechanical seat)
    • 3.21.5 Seat belt
    • 3.21.6 Rear view mirrors
    • 3.21.7 Adjust rear view camera angle
    • 3.21.8 Operations and checks before starting engine
    • 3.21.9 Starting engine
    • 3.21.10 Ambient temperature range for operation and storage
    • 3.21.11 Stopping engine
    • 3.21.12 Machine operation
    • 3.21.13 Steering
    • 3.21.14 Travelling on public highway
    • 3.21.15 Travelling with cruise control
    • 3.21.16 Stopping and parking
    • 3.21.17 Swinging
    • 3.21.18 Operation of work equipment
    • 3.21.19 Working mode selection
    • 3.21.20 Prohibitions for operation
    • 3.21.21 Precautions for operation
    • 3.21.22 Recommendations for travelling
    • 3.21.23 Precautions when travelling up or down hills
    • 3.21.24 How to escape from mud
    • 3.21.25 Recommended applications
    • 3.21.26 Replacement and inversion of bucket
    • 3.21.27 Parking machine
    • 3.21.28 Check after stopping engine
    • 3.21.29 Machine inspection after daily work
  • 3.22 Transportation
    • 3.22.1 Transportation procedure
    • 3.22.2 Loading, unloading work
    • 3.22.3 Securing machine
    • 3.22.4 Unloading
    • 3.22.5 Lifting the machine
    • 3.22.6 Precautions for transportation
    • 3.22.7 Travelling posture
  • 3.23 Cold weather operation
    • 3.23.1 Precautions for low temperature
    • 3.23.2 Precautions after completion of work
    • 3.23.3 After cold weather
  • 3.24 Long-term storage
    • 3.24.1 Before storage
    • 3.24.2 During storage
    • 3.24.3 After storage
    • 3.24.4 Starting machine after long-term storage
  • 3.25 Troubleshooting
    • 3.25.1 Running out of fuel
    • 3.25.2 Phenomena that are not failures
  • 3.26 Method of towing machine
  • 3.27 Precautions on particular jobsites
  • 3.28 Discharged battery
    • 3.28.1 Removal and installation of battery
    • 3.28.2 Battery charges
    • 3.28.3 Starting engine with booster cables
  • 3.29 Other trouble
    • 3.29.1 Electrical system
    • 3.29.2 Chassis and work equipment
    • 3.29.3 Engine
    • 3.29.4 Electronic control system
• 4. Maintenance
  • 4.1 Guides to maintenance
  • 4.2 Outline of service
    • Handling oil, fuel, coolant and performing oil clinic
    • Fuel
    • Coolant and water for dilution
    • 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 Standard tightening torques for bolts and nuts
    • 4.3.1 Introduction of necessary tools
    • 4.3.2 Tightening torque specifications
  • 4.4 Maintenance schedule chart
  • 4.5 Maintenance interval for hydraulic breaker
  • 4.6 Maintenance procedure
    • 4.6.1 Initial 50 hours maintenance (only after the first 50 hours)
    • 4.6.2 Initial 250 hours maintenance (only after the first 250 hours)
    • 4.6.3 When required
    • 4.6.4 Check before starting
    • 4.6.5 Every 100 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.6 Every 250 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.7 Every 500 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.8 Every 1000 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.9 Every 2000 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.10 Every 4000 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.11 Every 4500 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.12 Every 5000 hours maintenance
    • 4.6.13 Every 8000 hours maintenance
• 5. Technical Data
  • 5.1 Specifications
    • 5.1.1 Operating weight (kg)
    • 5.1.2 Dimensions
    • 5.1.3 Working range – One piece boom
    • 5.1.4 Working range – Two piece boom
• 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
    • 6.2.1 Locations
    • 6.2.2 Operation
  • 6.3 Machines ready for attachments
    • Clamshell operation valves
    • Handling the clamshell bucket
    • How to install clamshell bucket
    • How to operate
    • 6.3.1 Two-Piece boom control pedal
    • 6.3.2 Breaker circuit
    • 6.3.3 Attachment operations
    • 6.3.4 Tool control system
    • 6.3.5 Method for releasing pressure in control circuit of machines equipped with accumulator
    • 6.3.6 Long-term storage
    • 6.3.7 Specifications
  • 6.4 Introduction of attachments and extending machine service life
    • 6.4.1 Hydraulic breaker
    • 6.4.2 Power ripper
    • 6.4.3 Fork grab
    • 6.4.4 Grapple bucket
    • 6.4.5 Scrap grapple
    • 6.4.6 Crusher and smasher
    • 6.4.7 Hydraulic pile driver
  • 6.5 Attachment guide
    • Upper boom control pedal (two piece boom)
    • Excavator’s work
  • 6.6 Central lubrication system (automatic pump)
    • 6.6.1 Changing the lubrication interval times
    • 6.6.2 Operating the central lubrication system
    • 6.6.3 Display and control unit
  • 6.7 Undercarriage auxiliary hydraulic circuit
• 7. Replacement parts
  • 7.1 Safety critical parts
    • Safety critical parts
  • 7.2 Wear parts list
  • 7.3 Recommended fuel, coolant and lubricant
    • 7.3.1 Lubrication chart PW148-10 and PW160-10
    • 7.3.2 Lubrication chart PW180-10
    • 7.3.3 Proper selection of fuel, coolant and lubricants
    • 7.3.4 Recommended brands, recommended quality for products other than Komatsu genuine oil
• 8. Index
  • 8.1 Index
• 9. Notes