Develon HX10AZ Mini Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (950106-04026A-EN)
Out on tight jobsites, landscaping corners, or working around foundations, this HX10AZ is a small machine that usually gets pushed hard and ignored until something squeals. This operation and maintenance manual helps you set a rhythm: what to check every day, what to service by hours, and how to spot trouble before it shuts you down. Picture this: you’re in peak season, machine won’t track straight, and instead of guessing, you trace the issue—track tension, rollers, or a hydraulic problem—step by step, not by hunch.
Applications & Use Cases
- Set up a daily walk‑around so you trace leaks, check fluid levels, and inspect tracks before you load the trailer.
- Plan your hour-based services so you don’t skip filters and end up chasing fuel or hydraulic issues when you should be working.
- Use it to isolate odd noises or vibrations, then verify you’re not running with loose hardware or misaligned components.
- Follow the procedures to bleed air after basic hydraulic work so the controls feel right and respond the way they should.
- Route hoses and harnesses correctly after repairs so they don’t rub through and fail mid‑dig.
FAQ
Q: Is this manual searchable, or am I scrolling forever?
A: It’s typically a searchable PDF, so you can jump straight to what you need by keyword.
Q: Can I print pages to keep in the truck or on site?
A: Yeah, most folks print the sections they use most—maintenance intervals, lube chart, and basic troubleshooting—to keep handy.
Safety Note
Always verify the machine’s supported and pressure’s relieved before you get under any raised attachment or start cracking hydraulic lines.
Develon HX10AZ Mini Excavator Index:
- HX10AZ
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Intended Use
- Engine and Emission Control System Maintenance
- Machine Capacity
- Attachments
- Product Identification Number (PIN)
- Component Serial Numbers
- Engine Identification
- Your Machine Serial Numbers
- Safety Messages
- EC Declaration of Conformity (Original instruction)
- Safety
- Safety Decals
- Information and Location for Safety Decals
- General
- Safe Operation is Operator’s Responsibility
- Know Your Machine
- Proper Work Tools and Attachments
- Pressurized Fluids
- Flying or Falling Objects
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Correction of Machine Problems
- Crushing and Cutting
- Hot Coolant and Oils – Burn Prevention
- Fire and Explosion Prevention
- Electrical System and Electrical Shock
- Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
- Regulation 8.35(2) of the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations (1995)
- Excavator Prohibition of Lifting Warning
- Transportation
- Obey State and Local Over-the-Road Regulations
- Loading and Unloading
- Transporting Machine
- Operation
- Before Engine Starting
- Work Site
- Mounting/Dismounting
- Cleaning
- Operator Station
- Seat Belt
- Visibility Information
- Boost Starting or Charging Batteries
- Starting Engine
- Swinging or Traveling
- Lifting and Digging
- Operation on Slopes
- Towing
- Attachment
- Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped
- Engine Stop
- Parking Machine
- Long Term Storage
- Before Storage
- During Storage
- After Storage
- Maintenance
- Warning Tag
- Cleaning
- Proper Tools and Clothing
- Disassembling Precautions
- Use of Lighting
- Fire and Explosion Prevention
- Burn Prevention
- Rubber That Contains Fluorides
- Rubber and Plastics
- Welding Repairs
- Warning for Counterweight and Front Attachment Removal
- Lock Inspection Covers
- Working on Machine
- Accumulator
- Compressed Air
- Track Tension Adjustments
- Supports and Blocking for Work Equipment
- High-pressure Lines, Tubes and Hoses
- Battery
- Environment and Circumstances
- Work Site Areas Requiring Extra Caution
- High-voltage Cables
- Underground Operation
- Working in Water
- Working in Contaminated Environment
- Operation in Extreme Conditions
- Exhaust Ventilation
- Asbestos Information
- Silica Dust Information
- Disposal of Hazardous Materials
- Sound
- Vibration Information
- Operating Controls
- Component Locations
- Operator’s Area
- Operational Controls and Panels
- 1. Starter Switch
- 2. Track Extension / Dozer Selector Switch
- 3. Work Light Switch
- 4. Travel Speed Selector Switch
- 5. High Speed Display Lamp
- 6. Battery Warning Display Lamp
- 7. Fuel Warning Display Lamp
- 8. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Display Lamp
- 9. Coolant Overheated Display Lamp
- 10. 12V Power Socket
- 11. Safety Lever
- 12. Engine Speed Control Lever
- 13. Track Extension / Dozer Lever
- 14. Horn Button (Left-hand Work Lever)
- Miscellaneous Electrical Devices
- Seat Adjustment
- Forward/Backward Adjustment
- Seat Belt
- Seat Belt Locking and Unlocking
- Miscellaneous Access Covers and Doors
- Operation
- To Operate a New Excavator
- Starting and Stopping Engine
- Inspection Before Starting Engine
- Operational Checks Before Starting Engine
- Engine Start
- Cold Weather Starting
- Hydraulic System Warm-up
- Hydraulic System Warm-up – Cold Weather
- Stopping Engine
- Checks and Maintenance After Stopping Engine
- Safety Lever
- Swing Lock Pin and Mechanism
- Travel
- Travel Speed Control
- Travel Control Lever Operation
- General Travel Instructions
- Operating Instructions
- Engine Speed Control
- Work Levers (Joysticks)
- Track Extension / Dozer Lever
- Boom Swing Pedal
- Operating Precautions
- Working in Water
- Escaping From Mud
- Parking Excavator
- Towing Procedure
- Attachments
- Bucket Replacement and Reversal
- Replacement
- Reversal (If Applicable)
- Hydraulic Attachments (If Equipped)
- Breaker Operation
- Shear Operation
- Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
- Maintenance Information
- Machine Setup Position for Maintenance
- Handling Oil, Fuel, Coolant
- Oil
- Fuel
- Engine Oil
- Grease
- Coolant and Water for Dilution
- Filters
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Recommend Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricant
- Lubrication
- Symbols for “Lubrication and Service Chart”
- Fluid Capacities
- Table of Recommended Lubricants
- Maintenance Intervals
- 10 Hour / Daily Service
- Boom, Arm and Front Attachment Pins – Lubricate
- Dozer Blade Pin – Lubricate
- Swing Bearing – Lubricate
- Boom Swing Join Pin – Lubricate
- Pinion Gear (Swing) – Lubricate
- Engine Oil Level – Check
- Hydraulic Oil Level – Check
- Fuel Level – Check
- Main Fuel Filter – Check
- Coolant Level – Check
- Cooling System – Clean
- Mechanical Dist Indicator – Check
- Bucket Teeth and Side Cutters – Inspect
- Cooling Fan Blade – Inspect
- Air Intake System and Emission Control System – Check
- Seat Belt – Inspect
- Structure – Inspect
- All Switches and Travel Alarm (If Equipped) – Check
- Hydraulic Oil Tank Breather – Check
- Safety Lever – Check
- Exterior Lights, Horn, Control Console Display, Gauge Panel – Check
- Overall of Engine Condition – Check
- All Controls and Linkages – Check
- 50 Hour / Weekly Service
- Perform All Daily Service Checks
- Arm and Bucket Joint Pins – Lubricate
- Dozer Blade Pin – Lubricate
- Swing Bearing, Swing Gear and Pinion – Lubricate
- Boom Swing Bracket – Lubricate
- Boom Swing Cylinder – Lubricate
- Fuel Tank Water and Sediment – Drain
- Engine Fan Belt – Check
- Track Assemblies (Links, Shoes, Rollers, Idlers) – Inspect
- 250 Hour / Monthly Service
- Perform All Daily and 50 Hour Service Checks
- Boom and Arm Joint Pins – Lubricate
- Engine Oil and Filter – Replace
- Main Fuel Filter – Replace
- Engine Fan and Alternator Belts – Check
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Check
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Change
- Hydraulic Oil Return Filter – Replace
- Pin and Bushings of the Front End Attachment – Inspect
- Battery Fluid – Check
- Bolts and Nuts – Inspect
- Fuel System Hose Clamps – Inspect
- 500 Hour / 3 Month Service
- Perform All Daily, 50 and 250 Hour Service Checks
- Track Adjuster – Check
- Air Cleaner Outer Filter – Clean
- Cooling System – Clean
- 1,000 Hour / 6 Month Service
- Perform All Daily, 50, 250 and 500 Hour Service Checks
- Hydraulic Oil Return Filter – Replace
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Change
- 2,000 Hour / Yearly Service
- Perform All Daily, 50, 250, 500 and 1,000 Hour Service Checks
- Hydraulic Oil – Replace
- Hydraulic Oil Suction Filter – Clean
- Air Cleaner Outer and Inner Filter – Replace
- Coolant – Change
- Alternator and Starter** – Check
- Rubber Antivibration Shock Mounts – Check
- Perform and Record Results of Cycle Time Tests
- Inspect Machine to Check for Cracked or Broken Welds or other Structural Damage
- Adjust Valve Clearance** – Check
- Head Bolt Torques – Check
- 4,000 Hour / Biennial Service
- Major Parts – Periodic Replacement
- 12,000 Hour / 6 Year Service
- Hose In-service Lifetime Limit (European Standard ISO 8331 and EN982 (CEN))
- Bucket
- Bucket Tooth – Replace
- Bucket O-ring – Replace
- Bucket Shimming Procedures
- Bucket – Replace
- Electrical System
- Engine Cooling System
- General
- Antifreeze Concentration Tables
- Table of Standards for Allowed Tap Water
- Handling of Accumulator
- Track Tension
- Maintenance in Special Conditions
- Transportation
- Loading and Unloading
- Warning for Counterweight and Front Attachment Removal
- Trailer Loading/Unloading Procedures
- Lifting Machine
- Specification
- Standard Specification
- Overall Dimensions
- Ground Pressure
- Digging Force
- Arm – Tearout Force
- Bucket – Breakout Force
- Working Range
- Excavator Rated Lift Capacity Tables
- Approximate Weight of Workload Materials
- Index
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