Komatsu PW160-11E0 Hydraulic Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (VENAM72002)

Komatsu PW160-11E0 Hydraulic Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (VENAM72002)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 536

File Size: 86.13 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Komatsu

Model: PW160-11E0 Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: VENAM72002

Type of Document: Operation and Maintenance Manual

Categories: Komatsu PDF, PDF

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Komatsu PW160-11E0 Hydraulic Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual (VENAM72002)

On a PW160 wheeled excavator that spends its life on road jobs, utility trenches, and tight urban sites, this operation and maintenance manual is what I use to keep the machine predictable and available. It lays out a sensible rhythm for daily checks, scheduled services, and what to watch as the hours build up. If, for example, the boom feels sluggish or swing gets jerky after a long day on asphalt, I’d go straight to this manual to trace the issue: verify operating procedures, inspect filters and joints, and decide whether it’s a quick adjustment or needs shop time.

Applications & Use Cases

Plan preventive maintenance so filters, joints, and wear components are serviced before they cause downtime.
Build a daily walk‑around routine to spot leaks, loose hardware, or tire issues early.
Verify correct operation settings when the machine feels underpowered or unstable on uneven ground.
Support troubleshooting by isolating whether a symptom is operator technique, environment, or machine condition.
Coordinate parts and shop work, using the recommended service rhythm to schedule repairs between jobs.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet in the service truck?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use digitally; you can zoom diagrams and search terms while working on site.

Q: Is it worth printing certain pages?

A: I’d print the inspection checklists and service charts so operators can mark them up in the yard.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s lockout, support, and pressure‑relief steps before inspecting or servicing the PW160.

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Komatsu PW160-11E0 Hydraulic Excavator Index:

Foreword
- Read This Manual
  - EU Directives
- KOMATSU Machine Operator Privacy Policy
- Safety Information
- Safety Labels
- Noise
- Vibration Level
  - Vibration – Operating Condition
  - Guide to Reduce Vibration Levels on Machine
- Introduction
  - Main Use of Machine
  - Demolition Work
  - Directions of Machine
  - Visibility from Operator’s Seat
- Engine Technology to Conform Exhaust Gas Emission
- Product Information
  - Location of Product Identification Number (PIN) and Machine Serial No. Plate
  - Location of ROPS and FOPS Plate
  - Location of Engine Number Plate
  - Location of Transmission Number Plate
  - Location of Axle Serial Plate
  - Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
  - Service Meter Location
- Your Machine Serial Numbers and Distributor
- Serial Plate
- Alternative Serial Plate
- Declaration of Conformity
- Abbreviation List
- Table of Contents
Safety
- Safety
- Safety Labels
  - Location of Safety Labels
  - Contents of Safety Labels
- General Precautions Common to Operation and Maintenance
  - Precautions Before You Start Operation
  - Prepare for Safety Operation
  - Precautions to Prevent Fire
  - Precautions When You Get on or Off Machine
  - Do Not Get Caught
  - Precautions Related to Protective Structures
  - Protection Against Falling, Flying or Intruding Objects
  - Actions in the Event of Damage to Safety Structures
  - Unauthorized Modification
  - Precautions Related to Attachments and Options
  - Precautions for CAB Glass
  - Precautions When You Operate Engine Inside Building
- Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions for Jobsite
  - Start Engine
  - Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions for Transportation
  - Towing and being Towed
  - How to Lift Objects with Bucket Link Lifting Device (Optional Equipment)
  - How to Lift Objects with Buckets
- Precautions for Maintenance
  - Precautions Before Inspection and Maintenance
  - Precautions for Check and Maintenance
- Precautions for DEF
  - General Character and Precautions for Handling
  - Precautions When You Add
  - Safety Rules for Storage
  - Precautions for Fire Hazard and Leakage
  - Other Precautions
- Explanation of Lift Capacity Chart (1-Piece Boom)
- Explanation of Lift Capacity Chart (2-Piece Boom)
- Explanation of Overload Caution
Operation
- General View
  - Machine Equipment Name
  - Names of Cab Devices
  - Controls and Gauges Names
- Explanation of Components
  - Machine Monitor Equipment
  - Switches
  - Control Levers and Pedals
  - Other Equipment
- Machine Operations and Controls
  - Checks and Adjustment Before You Start Engine
  - How to Start Engine
  - Operations and Checks After You Start Engine
  - How to Stop Engine
  - How to Start Machine (Travel FORWARD and REVERSE) and Stop Machine
  - How to Steer Machine
  - How to Travel on Road
  - How to Swing Machine
  - How to Operate Work Equipment
  - Handle Working Mode
  - Prohibited Operations
  - Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions When You Operate Machine on Slopes
  - How to Escape from Mud
  - Recommended Applications
  - Effective Use of Hydraulic Excavator
  - Replace and Invert Bucket
  - How to Park Machine
  - How to Examine After You Complete Work
  - Lock
  - How to Open and Close Engine Hood
  - How to Open DEF Tank Cover
  - How to Open and Close Operator Cab Door Lock
  - Handle Tires
- Handle Air Conditioner
  - Explanation of Air Conditioner Components
  - Operate Air Conditioner
- Handle Radio
  - Radio Mute Switch
  - AUX
  - Stow Antenna
  - Space for Radio Cassette
- Handle KomVision
  - Precautions When You Use KomVision
  - Monitor Display
- Transportation
  - Precautions When You Transport Machine
  - Load onto and Unload from a Trailer
  - How to Lift Machine
- Cold Weather Operation
  - Cold Weather Operation Information
  - Precautions After Daily Work Ends in Cold Weather
  - After Cold Weather Season
- Precautions for Long-Term Storage
  - Prepare for Long-Term Storage
  - Maintenance During Long-Term Storage
  - Start Machine After Long-Term Storage
- Troubles and Procedures
  - Procedures When You Run Out of Fuel
  - Phenomena that are Not Failures
  - Precautions When You Tow Machine
  - Precautions for Severe Work Condition
  - Precautions for Discharged Battery
  - Other Trouble
- Camera System Caution Lamp
- Camera System Caution Lamp
- Key-on Camera Position
Maintenance
- Precautions for Maintenance
  - Examine Service Meter Reading
  - Komatsu Genuine Replacement Parts
  - Komatsu Genuine Lubricants
  - Always Use Clean Washer Fluid
  - Clean Lubricants
  - Check Drained Oil and Used Filter
  - Precautions When You Refill Oil or Fuel
  - Precautions When You Add DEF
  - How to Weld
  - Do Not Drop Things Inside Machine
  - Precautions for KDPF
  - Precautions for SCR Assembly
  - Dusty Jobsites
  - Avoid Mixing Oil
  - Lock Inspection Covers
  - Bleed Air from Hydraulic System
  - Precautions When You Install Hydraulic Hoses
  - Checks After Inspection and Maintenance
  - Select Fuel and Lubricants by Ambient Temperature
  - Close Engine Hood Securely
- Outline of Maintenance
  - Handle Oil, Fuel, Coolant, and Do Oil Clinic
  - Handle Electrical Components
  - Outline of Hydraulic System
- Standard Tightening Torque for Bolts and Nuts
- Maintenance Schedule
  - Maintenance Schedule Table
  - Maintenance Interval for Hydraulic Breaker
- Maintenance Procedure
  - Initial 50 Hours Maintenance (Only after the First 50 Hours)
  - When Required
  - Examine Automatic Grease System
  - Examine Before You Start Operation
  - Every 100 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 250 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 500 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 1000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 2000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 4000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 4500 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 5000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 8000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 9000 Hours Maintenance
Specifications
- Specifications
Attachments and Options
- Precautions When You Use Attachments and Options Safely
  - Precautions When You Select
  - Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual Thoroughly
  - Precautions When You Remove and Install
  - Precautions for Use
- Quick Coupler System
  - Handle Quick Coupler
- Automatic Grease System
  - Examine Automatic Grease System
- 2-Piece Boom
  - General View of Machine (2-Piece Boom Specification)
  - Operation
  - Storage Posture When You Move Away from Machine
  - How to Lift
- Handle Bucket with Hook
  - Precautions for Lifting Operation
- Handle Machine Ready for Installation of Attachment
  - Explanation of Clamshell Operation
  - Breaker Circuit
  - Operate Attachment
  - How to Release Pressure in Accumulator for Hydraulic Control Circuit
  - Long-Term Storage
  - Specifications
- Auxiliary Circuit Control System
  - How to Activate Auxiliary Circuit
- Tool Control
- Boom Floating
- ECSS (Electronically Controlled Suspension System)
- Digging Brake
- Recommended Attachment Operations
  - Hydraulic Breaker
  - Power Ripper
  - Fork Grab
  - Grapple Bucket
  - Scrap Grapple
  - Crusher and Smasher
  - Hydraulic Pile Driver
- Trailer Coupling for Pulling Trailers
  - Trailer Coupling Automatic
  - Trailer Coupling Ball
  - How to Disassemble and Assembly Automatic Trailer Coupling on Blade
  - How to Work with Blade
  - How to Assemble and Disassemble of Trailer Coupling on Outrigger Frame
  - How to Couple and Uncouple Trailer
  - Maintenance
Replacement Parts
- Defined Life Parts
  - Defined Life Parts List
- Consumable Parts
  - Consumable Parts
- Recommended Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricant
  - Lubrication Chart
  - How to Use Fuel, Coolant and Lubricants by Ambient Temperature
  - Recommended Brands and Qualities Other Than Komatsu Genuine Oils
INDEX