Develon DX62R-7, DX63-7 Mini Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (950106-03094B-EN) (1001 and Up)
These Develon minis usually live in mud, tight urban lots, trench boxes, and around utilities where you can’t afford downtime. This operation and maintenance manual helps you set a rhythm: what to trace, check, and verify every day, what to inspect weekly, and what to schedule before the busy season hits. Picture this: you’re slammed on a drainage job, machine won’t swing smooth, and instead of guessing, you go right to the section that walks you through how to isolate the issue, test the hydraulics, and get back digging.
Applications & Use Cases
- Set up a daily walk‑around so you trace leaks, check track tension, and verify fluid levels before a small problem becomes a tow bill.
- Plan your 250/500‑hour services so you don’t skip filters, miss grease points, or forget to bleed air after a change.
- Use the procedures to test and adjust controls when the boom feels jerky or the travel won’t track straight, instead of just “running it and hoping.”
- Follow the routing diagrams to inspect hoses and electrical runs, so you can align clamps, route replacements correctly, and avoid chafing failures.
- Before winter or a long shutdown, use the manual’s intervals to store the machine right, then bring it back without mystery faults.
FAQ
Q: Is this manual searchable on a laptop or tablet, or just a static scan?
A: It’s typically a searchable PDF, so you can jump to sections, but don’t expect fancy apps—think solid shop reference.
Q: Can I print just the pages I need to take to the jobsite?
A: Yes, most folks print the service and inspection pages they use most and keep the full file on a computer or tablet.
Safety Note
Always support the boom and relieve hydraulic pressure exactly as described before you crack any line or start wrenching near the stick.
Develon DX62R-7, DX63-7 Mini Excavator Index:
- DX62R-7 / DX63-7
- 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
- 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 Battery
- 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. Heater and Air Conditioner Control Panel
- 3. Travel Speed Selector Switch
- 4. Quick Coupler Switch (If Equipped)
- 5. Engine Speed Control Dial
- 6. Boom Swing Switch (If Equipped)
- 7. Rotating Beacon Switch (If Equipped)
- 8. Keypad
- 9. 12V Power Socket
- 10. USB Charger (If Equipped)
- 11. Shear Switch (If Equipped)
- 12. Breaker Button
- 13. Aftertreatment System Switch
- 14. Rotating/Boom Swing Switch
- 16. Horn Button
- 17. Safety Lever
- 18. Display Monitor
- 19. Hour Meter
- Display Monitor (Type 1)
- Functional Check
- Setting a Password
- 1. Fuel Gauge
- 2. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- 3. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- 4. Tachometer
- 5. Audio Display
- 6. Digital Clock
- 7. Operating Mode/Flow Setting Selector Button
- 8. Menu Selector Button
- 9. Back Button
- 10. Mode Symbol Display
- 11. Indicator Display
- 12. Display Warning Symbols
- Warning Pop-Up Messages
- Display Monitor (Type 2)
- Functional Check
- Setting a Password
- 1. Fuel Gauge
- 2. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- 3. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- 4. Tachometer
- 5. Digital Clock
- 6. Operating Mode Selector Button
- 7. Menu/ESC Button
- 8. Home Button
- 9. Camera Button
- 10. Flow Setting Selector Button
- 11. Up Arrow Button
- 12. Down Arrow Button
- 13. Selection Button
- 14. Mode Symbol Display
- 15. Indicator Display
- 16. Display Warning Symbols
- Warning Pop-Up Messages
- User Menu (Type 1)
- User Menu – Access and Escape Methods
- User Menu (Type 2)
- User Menu – Access and Escape Methods
- Heater and Air Conditioner Control Panel
- Location of Controls and Vents
- Control Panel
- Additional Operating Instructions
- Miscellaneous Electrical Devices
- Cabin Light
- Safety Lever
- Circuit Breaker (30A, 50A, 80A)
- Fuse Boxes
- DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Audio
- Stereo
- Seat Adjustment (Type 1)
- 1. Forward/Backward Adjustment
- 2. Height Adjustment
- 3. Suspension Adjustment
- 4. Reclining Position Adjustment
- 5. Lumbar Adjustment
- Seat Adjustment (Type 2)
- 1. Forward/Backward Adjustment
- 2. Height and Firmness Adjustment
- 3. Seat Heater Switch
- 4. Lumbar Adjustment
- 5. Backrest Adjustment
- Seat Belt
- Seat Belt Locking and Unlocking
- Engine Emergency Stop Switch
- Emergency Start Mode Switch
- Emergency Exit Glass Breaking Tool
- Miscellaneous Convenience Devices
- Front Windows
- Door Side Latch
- Cabin Storage Compartments
- Sunglasses Case
- 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
- Travel
- Travel Speed Control
- Travel Control Lever Operation
- General Travel Instructions
- Operating Instructions
- Engine Speed Control
- Emission Control System
- Aftertreatment System
- Change Machine Control Pattern By Selector Valve (If Equipped)
- Work Levers (Joysticks) (ISO Pattern)
- Work Levers (Joysticks) (BHL Pattern)
- Dozer Blade (If Equipped)
- 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
- Rotating Operation
- Boom Swing Operation
- Quick Coupler Operation
- Lifting Objects
- Lifting Objects with Quick Coupler
- 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
- Engine Oil Level – Check
- Hydraulic Oil Level – Check
- Fuel Level – Check
- Pre Fuel Filter and Water Separator – 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
- 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
- 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 Fan and Alternator Belts – Check
- 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 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
- 1,000 Hour / 6 Month Service
- Perform All Daily, 50, 250 and 500 Hour Service Checks
- Hydraulic Oil Tank Breather Filter – Replace
- Hydraulic Oil and Suction Filter – Replace
- Hydraulic Oil Return Filter – Replace
- Pre Fuel Filter – Replace
- Main Fuel Filter – Replace
- Final Drive Gear Oil – Change
- Air-Conditioning Outer Filter – Replace
- Air-Conditioning Inner Filter – Replace
- Check and Adjust Engine**
- 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
- Head Bolt Torques – Check
- 4,000 Hour / Biennial Service
- Major Parts – Periodic Replacement
- 5,000 Hour
- 12,000 Hour / 6 Year Service
- Hose In-service Lifetime Limit (European Standard ISO 8331 and EN982 (CEN))
- Air-Conditioning System
- Control Panel – Check
- Air Conditioner Hoses – Check
- Condenser – Check
- Compressor Magnetic Clutch – Check
- 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
- Venting and Priming Hydraulic System
- Main System Pump
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Travel Motor
- General Venting
- 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
- Disassembled Parts, Dimension and Weight
- 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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