Description

Volvo EC160B Excavator Operators Manual

Volvo EC160B Excavator Index:

Foreword 1
Communication equipment, installation 3
Contents 5
Presentation 7
General 7
Plates and decals 11
Service 36
General information 37
Instruments and controls 41
General 41
Overview 42
Description of instrument panel 43
Display unit 60
Controls 63
Selecting valves for optional equipment 66
Operator seat 69
Safety locking system 70
Cab window 71
Fire extinguisher and emergency exit 75
Fuel filler pump 76
Air conditioner / heater (optional) 77
Radio and cassette player 79
Operating instructions 81
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Introduction 81
Running-in instructions 82
Safety and responsibility 83
Dismantling for transportation 89
Counterweight installation 93
Changing bucket 94
Hydraulic quickfit (s6) (optional) 95
Hydraulic quickfit (s1) (optional) 99
Selecting track shoe 102
Hose rupture valves (optional) 103
Before operating 104
Start switch 106
Starting engine 108
Operating machine 110
After operating 113
Parking 114
Towing method 115
Anti-vandalism (optional) 116
Working with bucket 117
Escaping from swampy ground 121
Signalling diagram 122
Lifting objects 126
Optional parts 127
Safety when servicing 131
Introduction 131
Service position 132
General 133
Handling lines, tubes and hoses 135
Measures to prevent fire 136
Batteries 140
Air conditioning 142
Use rail and foothold to climb on / off 144
Service and maintenance 145
Engine 145
Fuel system 148
Turbocharger 150
Air cleaner 151
Cooling system 153
Electrical system 157
Hydraulic system 161
Swing drive unit 166
Track drive unit 167
Handling accumulator 168
Swing gear and bath, greasing 169
Air conditioner 173
Track slack 174
Replacing bucket teeth 177
Lubrication 179
Lubrication and service chart 180
Periodic replacement of safety critical parts 186
Specifications 187
Recommended lubricants 187
Capacities, lntervals between changes / replacements 189
Specifications 190
Sound and vibration levels 192
Dimensions 193
Bucket & arm combination 195
Digging forces with direct fit bucket 204
Working ranges 206