Description

Volvo EC55B Excavator Operators Manual

EC55B Excavator Index:

Foreword 1
Identification numbers 2
Table of contents 3
Presentation 5
CE marking, EMC directive 8
Communication equipment, installation 9
Plates and decals 10
The USA federal clean air act 18

Instrument panels 21
Front instrument panel 22
Switches 25
Other controls 33
Safety locking system 33
Operator seat 34
Controls 39
Cab 44
Fuel filler pump 48
Radio and cassette player 49
Air conditioner / heater 50
Operating instructions 51
Running-in instructions 51
Safety rules when operating 52
Working within dangerous area 54
Procedures before starting 56
When starting 56
Starting 57
After starting engine 62
Operating machine 63
After operating 69
Parking 70
Transporting the machine 72
Lifting the machine 74
Towing 75
Operating techniques 77
Rules for digging 78
Whole body vibrations 81
Working on slopes 83
Escaping from swampy ground 84
Working in cold weather 85
Working in reduced visibility 86
Working in contaminated areas 86
Working with bucket 87
Hydraulic quickfit (optional) 89
Hose rupture valves (optional) 91
Track 93
Lifting objects 95
Optional parts 96
Signalling diagram 100
Safety when servicing 105
Service position 105
Entering / leaving / climbing the machine 106
Before service, read 107
Fire prevention 109
Handling hazardous materials 111
Service and maintenance 115
Engine 118
Fuel system 120
Air cleaner 125
Cooling system 127
Electrical system 131
Hydraulic system 134
Swing drive unit 139
Track drive unit 140
Greasing system 141
Air conditioner 144
EC55B
Undercarriage 146
Bucket 149
Lubrication 150
Specifications 155
Recommended lubricants 155
Capacities, lntervals between changes / replacements 156
Main components, specifications 157
Cab, specifications 159
Dimensions 160
Digging force 161
Working ranges 162
Lifting capacity 163
Service history 171
Alphabetical index 175