Develon DX140LCR-7 Crawler Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (950106-02610DE) (1001 and Up)
This DX140LCR-7 usually lives in the mud—utility work, road jobs, tight sites around buildings, pipe trenches, that kind of thing. This manual’s about keeping a steady maintenance rhythm so the machine starts, swings, and digs the same way every day, instead of surprising you when you’re booked solid. Say you’re in the middle of a sewer tie‑in and the boom starts moving jerky; with this, you can trace the issue through the daily checks, then the hydraulic inspection steps, and decide if you can finish the day or need to stop and bleed or test something now.
Applications & Use Cases
- Set up a daily walk‑around routine so you check fluids, inspect hoses, and verify tracks before anyone climbs in the cab.
- Plan 250/500‑hour services so you don’t guess; you’ll know what to change, what to clean, and what to test and adjust.
- Trace odd noises or slow functions by following the suggested inspection order to isolate whether it’s hydraulic, electrical, or operator settings.
- Align your filter and oil choices with what the machine’s actually built for, instead of whatever’s on sale at the farm store.
- Route grease points into a simple pattern so the operator can hit them all without missing hidden fittings.
FAQ
Q: Is this a searchable PDF or just page images?
A: It’s typically a standard PDF you can search by word, so you can jump right to, say, swing brake checks or track tension.
Q: Can I print just the sections I need for the jobsite?
A: Yeah, you can usually print specific pages, stick them in a binder or sleeve, and keep the dirty fingers off your laptop.
Safety Note
Always lower the attachment, relieve hydraulic pressure, and verify the engine can’t start before you put hands on anything you’re about to inspect or replace.
Develon DX140LCR-7 Crawler Excavator Index:
- DX140LCR-7
- Revision
- 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
- UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- Regulation (EU) 2017/654 Annex XV
- Engine operation and maintenance
- Malfunctions & Inducement
- DEVELON Fleet Management System General Information and Privacy Notice
- Safety
- Safety Decals
- Information and Location for Safety Decals
- Information and Location for Safety Decals (Continued)
- 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
- Fire Extinguisher and First-aid Kit (Emergency Medical Kit)
- Electrical System and Electrical Shock
- Roll-over Protective Structure (ROPS)
- Regulation 8.35(2) of the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations (1995)
- 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 Engine 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. Start/Stop Button
- 2. Smart Key
- 3. Air Conditioning and Heating Control Panel
- 4. 12V Power Socket
- 5. 24V Power Socket
- 6. USB Charger
- 7. Wiper Control Panel
- 8. Engine Speed Control Dial
- 9. After Treatment System Switch
- 10. Cabin Work Light Switch (If Equipped)
- 11. Light Switch
- 12. Travel Speed Selector Switch
- 13. Overload Warning Switch (If Equipped)
- 14. Buzzer Alarm Stop Switch (If Equipped)
- 15. Warning Light Switch (If Equipped)
- 16. Fine Swing Switch
- 17. Dozer Lever
- 18. One Touch Deceleration Button
- 19. Horn Button
- 20. Rotating Switch (If Equipped)
- 21. Breaker/Booster Button
- 22. Joystick One Touch Function Button
- 23. Shear Switch (If Equipped)
- 24. Quick Coupler Switch (If Equipped)
- 25. Emergency Start Mode Switch
- 26. Auxiliary Mode Switch
- 27. Photo Sensor
- 28. Display Monitor
- 29. Safety Lever
- 30. Hour Meter
- Display Monitor
- Functional Check
- Setting a Password
- 1. Fuel Gauge
- 2. DEF (AdBlue®) Level Gauge
- 3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- 4. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- 5. Tachometer
- 6. Audio Display
- 7. Main Warning Lamp
- 8. Digital Clock
- 9. Favorites Button
- 10. Main Information Selector Button
- 11. Main Information Indicator
- 12. Power Mode Selector Button
- 13. Power Mode Indicator
- 14. Operating Mode/Flow Setting Selector Button
- 15. Auto Idle Selector Button
- 16. Menu Selector Button
- 17. Back Button
- 18. Camera Mode Selector / ESC Button
- 19. Jog Switch
- 20. Mode Symbol Display
- 21. Indicator Display
- 22. Display Warning Symbols
- Warning Pop-Up Messages
- User Menu
- User Menu – Access and Escape Methods
- Around View Monitoring (AVM) System
- Screen Components and View Modes
- Displaying Outlines of the Vehicle Area
- Heater and Air Conditioner Control Panel
- Location of Controls and Vents
- Control Panel
- Memory Function
- Additional Operating Instructions
- Miscellaneous Electrical Devices
- Cabin Light
- Safety Lever
- Circuit Breaker (50A, 80A)
- Fuse Boxes
- DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Audio
- Seat Adjustment
- 1. Forward/Backward Adjustment
- 2. Adjusting Height of Seat and Depth of Cushion
- 3. Reclining Position Adjustment
- 4. Headrest
- 5. Lumbar Support Adjustment
- 6. Seat Heater Switch
- 6-1. Heating/Ventilation Switch (If Equipped)
- 7. Left and Right Control Stand Adjustment
- 8. Left and Right Control Stand Height Adjustment
- 9. Adjusting Height/Angle of Armrest
- Seat Belt
- Seat Belt Locking and Unlocking
- Engine Emergency Stop Switch
- Emergency Exit Glass Breaking Tool
- Miscellaneous Convenience Devices
- Ceiling Cover
- Front Windows
- Door Side Latch
- Cabin Storage Compartments
- Sun Visor
- Sunglasses Case
- Cup Holder
- Miscellaneous Access Covers and Doors
- Side Door (RH)
- Battery Box Door (LH)
- Main Control Valve Door
- Engine Cover
- Radiator Cover
- Operation
- To Operate a New Excavator
- Starting and Stopping Engine
- Inspection Before Starting Engine
- Operational Checks Before Starting Engine
- Engine Start
- Hydraulic System Warm-up
- Hydraulic System Warm-up – Cold Weather
- Stopping Engine
- Checks and Maintenance After Stopping Engine
- Wait to Disconnect Indicator
- Safety Lever
- Travel
- Automatic Travel Speed Control
- Travel Control Lever Operation
- General Travel Instructions
- Straight Travel Pedal (If Equipped)
- Operating Instructions
- Engine Speed Control
- Emission Control System
- After Treatment System
- Mode Selection
- Change Machine Control Pattern By Selector Valve (If Equipped)
- Work Levers (Joysticks) (ISO Pattern)
- Work Levers (Joysticks) (BHL Pattern)
- Dozer Blade (If Equipped)
- Two-Piece Boom (If Equipped)
- Smart Power Control (SPC)
- 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
- One-Way/Two-Way Valve Operation
- Rotating Operation
- Quick Coupler Operation
- Lifting Objects
- Lifting Objects with Quick Coupler
- Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped
- Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
- Maintenance Information
- Machine Setup Position for Maintenance
- Handling Oil, Fuel, DEF (AdBlue®), Coolant
- Oil
- Fuel
- DEF (AdBlue®)
- 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
- Engine Oil Level – Check
- Hydraulic Oil Level – Check
- Fuel Level – Check
- DEF (AdBlue®) Tank Level- Check
- Pre Fuel Filter and Water Separator – Drain
- Swing Reduction Gear Oil Level – Check
- Dust Net – Clean
- Coolant Level – Check
- Window Washer Liquid Level – Check
- Bucket Teeth and Side Cutters – Inspect
- Cooling Fan Blade – Inspect
- Air Intake System and Emission Control System – Check
- Seat Belt – Inspect
- AVM (Around View Monitoring system) – Check
- Mirrors – Check
- Structure – Inspect
- All Switches and Travel Alarm (If Equipped) – Check
- Safety Lever – Check
- Exterior Lights, Horn, Control Console Indicator, 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 – 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 (One Piece Boom) – Lubricate
- Boom and Arm Joint Pins (Two – Piece Boom) – Lubricate
- Engine Fan and Alternator Belts – Check
- Breaker Filter (If Equipped) – Replace
- Hydraulic Oil Return Filter – Replace
- Pilot 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 Spring – Check
- Swing Gear and Pinion – Lubricate
- Engine Oil and Filter – Replace
- Air-Conditioning Outer Filter – Clean
- Air-Conditioning Inner Filter – Clean
- Cooling System – Clean
- Air Cleaner Outer Filter – Clean
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Check
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Change
- Swing Reduction Gear Oil – Change
- 1,000 Hour / 6 Month Service
- Perform All Daily, 50, 250 and 500 Hour Service Checks
- Swing Reduction Gear – Lubricate
- Hydraulic Oil Tank Breather Filter – Replace
- Hydraulic Oil Return Filter – Replace
- Pre Fuel Filter – Replace
- Main Fuel Filter – Replace
- Pilot Filter – Replace
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Change
- Swing Reduction Gear Oil – Change
- Air-Conditioning Outer Filter – Replace
- Air-Conditioning Inner Filter – Replace
- Fuel Cap Filter – Replace
- 2,000 Hour / Yearly Service
- Perform All Daily, 50, 250, 500 and 1,000 Hour Service Checks
- Air Cleaner Outer and Inner Filter – Replace
- Coolant – Change
- Hydraulic Oil and Suction Filter – Replace
- 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
- 4,000 Hour / Biennial Service
- Major Parts – Periodic Replacement
- 4,500 Hour / Biennial Service
- DEF (AdBlue®) Filter – Replace
- DEF (AdBlue®) Breather Filter – Replace
- 8,000 Hour / 4 Year Service
- 12,000 Hour / 6 Year Service
- Hose In-service Lifetime Limit (European Standard ISO 8331 and EN982 (CEN))
- Air-Conditioning System
- Check Control Panel
- Check Air Conditioner Hoses
- Check Condenser
- Check Magnetic Clutch
- Bucket
- Bucket Tooth Replacement
- Bucket O-ring Replacement
- Electrical System
- Engine Cooling System
- General
- Antifreeze Concentration Tables
- Table of Standards for Allowed Tap Water
- Fuel Transfer Pump (If Equipped)
- Handling of Accumulator
- Track Tension
- Venting and Priming Hydraulic System
- Main System Pump
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Swing Motor
- Travel Motor
- General Venting
- Maintenance in Special Conditions
- Transportation
- Loading and Unloading
- Warning for Counterweight and Front Attachment Removal
- Counterweight
- Lifting Machine
- Specification
- Standard Specification
- Overall Dimensions
- One – Piece Boom
- Two – Piece Boom
- Disassembled Parts, Dimension and Weight
- Ground Pressure
- Digging Force
- Arm – Tearout Force
- Bucket – Breakout Force
- Working Range
- One – Piece Boom
- Two – Piece Boom
- Excavator Rated Lift Capacity Tables
- Approximate Weight of Workload Materials
- Index
Develon
