Crawler Excavators OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Language version: 2010-01 Edition: 5780210654 Order number: TC00370429> From vehicle ID No: Original operating instructions...
Introduction Introduction You have chosen a Terex TC37 crawler excavator. The confidence placed in this model will be rewarded by the efficient and economical performance of the machine. These Operating Instructions contain all information necessary for the correct use of the machine.
Insist that only original Terex spare parts are used in Pictogram "Danger of injury/machine damage" the event of any repair work. In this way, you will have...
If necessary, the soil involved must be removed. Absorbent materials and removed soil must be disposed of properly. Applicable environmental requirements must be observed. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Fuel, fuel level Fire extinguisher Hydraulic oil Danger of injury Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter clogging indicator Observe notes in Operating Instructions Fan for heating/ventilation Grease gun Air conditioning system Tab. 1 Pictograms on the machine Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Replaceable equipment manufactured by Terex or third party manufacturers may only be installed and used if the installation at the affected earth-moving machine is performed by Terex. In all other cases, special written approval is required from Terex.
2.2 Location of safety signs The safety signs are located in the following positions on the Crawler Excavator: Fig. 2 Locations of safety signs 1 Operator´s manual Crash hazard Entanglement hazard Burn hazard Flying oject hazard Burn hazard Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Safety and Accident Prevention Fig. 3 Locations of safety signs 2 Injection hazard Operator´s manual Flying object hazard Explosion /Burn hazard Fall hazard Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Compliance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions, the performance of maintenance work as specified and adherence to replacement intervals all form part of the concept of proper use. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Loose parts such as tools or other accessories must be secured to the earth-moving machine. – Open doors, windows, covers, flaps, etc. must be closed or secured against slamming shut if in an open condition. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Outside areas covered by general traffic regulations, e.g. on construction sites, traffic regulations should be applied in the proper manner. This should also apply with regard to drivers’ licenses. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Cabling, or If underground power lines are encountered – Limiting the work zone of earth-moving machines. unexpectedly or they or their protective covers are damaged, the machine operator must discontinue work immediately and notify the supervisor. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Do not use fixing devices (ropes, chains, shackles) which are damaged or of inadequate dimensions. Protective gloves must always be worn when working with fixing devices. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
With the engine turned off, lower the work equipment to the ground and actuate all hydraulic control levers until there is no more pressure in the hydraulic system. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
The results of this inspection have to be recorded in writing and this record kept until the next inspection takes place. Prior to every work shift, the machine operator must check the earth-moving machine according to the inspection and maintenance plan. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Failure of hydraulic system If the hydraulic system fails because the diesel engine is not running, the hydraulic pump is damaged or hydraulic oil has been lost, only the EMERGENCY function "Lower work equipment" can still be performed. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Technical Specifications 3.1.2 Views with cabin HR3.7-04-43 Fig. 7 Views with cabin A) Total width of uppercarriage B) Total width of dozer blade Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Technical Specifications 73.25 35.44 Fig. 8 Working envelope Working envelope, dipper heaped (also with 23.63-in dipper) 180 ° 108.69 in – 360 ° 146.49 in – Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Separate control valve, independent from drive, hand lever providing sensitive control. Blade body width 69.31 in. height 14.18 in. Lift below road level 11.81 in Lift above road level 17.72 in Slope angle 35° Tab. 6 Technical specifications - Hydraulic system Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Crawler gear units 0.16 each Transmission oil Swing gear Supplied by hydraulic system Coolant 1.40 Water with anti-corrosion agent and antifreeze Tab. 7 Fluid capacities The mixture ratio must be adjusted to the level of antifreeze required. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
SAE 80-90LS Lubricating MPG-A Multi-purpose, K2K-30 points lithium DIN 51825 -soap based grease Tab. 8 Fuel, lubricant, and coolant specifications In conformity with the regulation lubricants of the Main Association of the German Building Industry e.V. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Tab. 10 Sound level values in compliance with directive EC2000/14/EC and EN 474 Vibration Effective values of acceleration below 1.64 ft/s for entire body 8.20 ft/s for upper limbs Tab. 11 Vibration values in compliance with directive 2002/44/EC and EN 474 Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Uppercarriage tail swing 35.44 in Ground clearance 11.81 in Drawbar pull, 1st speed range 3100 daN Drawbar pull, 2nd speed range 1600 daN Tab. 12 Dimensions and operating weights Values are theoretical according to DIN 24086. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• For safety reasons, ensure that the indicated reach distances are not exceeded when the grab is full. max. 13.12 ft Fig. 11 Working range of grab A) maximum reach B) restricted reach Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Biodegradable oil – Immobilizer – Electrical refueling pump – Radio – Cutting unit Attention Please contact your Terex dealer for additional accessories. Machine damage due to unauthorized alterations to the design, additional equipment and work attachments of Terex products.
In the event of shortcomings which jeopardize the operating safety, the machine must not be put into operation until these have been eliminated. • Before putting the machine into operation, the inspections according to 7.7, 67 must be carried out. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
14 Windshield washer fluid tank 15 Horn 16 Storage space for control rod of quick-attach system 17 Electropneumatic control of the additional control circuit – rock bearer, etc. (option) 18 Operation – dozer blade (option) Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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28 Windshield wiper and washer system (only for the cab) 29 Working floodlight(s) 30 Heating/ventilation (only for the cab) 31 - 32 Rotating beacon (option) 33 Glow plug and starter switch (ignition lock) 34 Travel motion alarm ON/OFF (option) Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Fig. 14 Starting the engine Engine damage Avoid damaging the engine by: • not driving the engine at full throttle straight away. • driving with restraint until the engine has reached its operating temperature. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
If the hydraulic oil is cold, the hydraulic oil filter HR3.7-03-11 clogging indicator may light up briefly. It will go out once the operating temperature has been reached. Fig. 15 Monitoring and switching off the engine Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Move the manual throttle (15/9) to low idle position. • Turn the ignition key (15/33) to Position "0". • The engine stops automatically. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Adjust the backrest with the inclination adjustment (16/3) to the desired inclination. Fig. 16 Driver's seat • Swing the weight adjustment handle (16/2) to the right against the stop. The weight adjustment automatically changes to pos. 110.25-lbs. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
The fan is switched on and off using the switch (18/30). • Air is distributed and aimed as desired via a windshield nozzle in the pedal console and by adjusting the air vent on the seat console. HR3.7-03-15 Fig. 18 Ventilation Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
To open the windshield, release the two levers (19/1). • Pull the window back and up at the same time. • Lock the window in the upper position using the levers (19/1). HR5.0_7.1_2_1 Fig. 19 Front window Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Operate the rocker pedal / hand lever for the right and left-hand crawler chains in an opposed manner. Turning over one crawler chain • Operate the rocker pedal / hand lever for the right or left-hand crawler chain. HR3.7-03-17 Fig. 20 Driving and steering Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– When working on salt water beaches, the rubber crawler chains must be thoroughly cleaned every day using clean water. The steel insert in the rubber crawler chains may be damaged due to corrosion. HR1220 Fig. 21 Operations with rubber crawler chains Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
(optional in case of canopy). • Raise the working hydraulics shut-off / exit barrier (22/2). • Windows and doors must be closed and/or locked. • Secure the machine against rolling away. HR3.7-03-21 Fig. 22 Switching off the machine (parking) Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Two drilled holes (23/2) on dozer blade HR14-04-33 Fig. 23 Towing lugs Loading the machine by use of a crane Attention Only use the original Terex crane lifting harness. Machine damage ca. 1300 due to exceeding the maximum weight-lifting capacity.
• Drive the machine in reverse onto the truck and drive it forward when unloading it from the truck. • Carefully lash the machine for transport. HR3.7-03-36 Fig. 26 Loading the machine onto a truck Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
If the exit barrier (27/2) is lifted, all travel and work functions are deactivated. Before working with the excavator: • Memorize the lever controls well. • Start at low engine speed when familiarizing yourself with the controls. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
(e. g. ditch-cleaning buckets, swing buckets, extra-wide buckets, special attachments). • Exercise special caution when using the Knickmatik system. HR3.7-03-24 Fig. 29 Operation of articulation Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Activate the additional control circuit by means of the pedal (31/7). Electro-proportional joystick-based control (optional) • Activate the additional control circuit via the slide (31/17) on the joystick. HR3.7-03-26 Fig. 31 Operation of additional control circuit Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• It is essential to consult your dealer before mounting such a work attachment. Danger of injury due to attachments tilting and overturning. • If work attachments are not used, they must be secured with wedges or similar. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Lower the work attachment onto the ground and position so that it cannot tilt. HR3.7-04-24 • Remove the pins connecting the work attachment Fig. 33 Storage space for control rod to the dipperstick and the bucket rod. • Attach another work attachment. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Connect the swivel motor to the couplings (34/1 additional control circuit) and the "Open/Close" function to the couplings (34/2 bucket cylinder). Attention • After the clamshell grab has been removed, re-open the ball valve (34/3). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Connect the swivel motor to the couplings (34/1 additional control circuit) and the "Open/Close" function to the couplings (34/2 bucket cylinder). Attention • After the clamshell grab has been removed, re-open the ball valve (34/3). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
HR3.7-29 Maintenance of the hydraulic rock breaker • Maintenance of the hydraulic rock breaker must be performed according to the instructions of the Fig. 35 Additional control circuit hydraulic rock breaker manufacturer. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
For particular operations it is better to work without cabin. Attention In order to dismount the cabin and to install the canopy, the original Terex crane lifting beam should be used (weight of the cabin approx. 374.85 lbs). Danger to life due to falling objects.
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After every 500 operating hours 7.7.4, 72 Every 1000 operating hours After every 1000 operating hours 7.7.4, 72 Tab. 15 Intervals whichever comes first also applicable if new or overhauled diesel engines are put into operation. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Transmission oil: 500 operating hours – Engine oil: 100 operating hours Based on the first results, the laboratory recommends the interval for the next sampling. Ask your Terex dealer for an information booklet detailing the scope and procedures of the oil analysis.
Hydraulic oil – If the machine is not used for longer periods at temperatures around and below freezing, warm it up by running the engine at medium speed (approx. 3 – 5 min). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Visual inspection for tightness of all hoses, pipes, cylinders, etc. Check function of electrical indicating and warning elements, and the lighting system. Initial delivery/handing-over certificate and return to manufacturer. Tab. 17 Work involved in initial inspection Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Care and Maintenance 7.7.2 Daily and weekly tasks Inspection and maintenance jobs to be performed by operating personnel. HR3.7-04-34 5/17 11/13 Fig. 38 Inspection and maintenance plan Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Check bearing bushings and pins/bolts of the work equipment. Check the function, condition and completeness of safety devices (e.g. exit barrier, etc.). Grease machine according to overview of lubricating points. 7.7.3, 70 Tab. 19 Tasks to be performed weekly Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Care and Maintenance 7.7.3 Overview of lubricating points Machine damage due to damaged lubricating nipples. • Replace damaged grease nipples immediately and check if grease passes through. HR3.7-04-43 Fig. 39 Overview of lubricating points Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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For lubrication, place the bucket on the ground, open the quick-attach system (the pins must be fully retracted) - and start to lubricate. Close the quick- attach system. Dozer blade bearing, chassis Item Special equipment Clamshell grab Tab. 20 Lubricating points Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
25 Check smooth running of operator controls and adjust if necessary. Tab. 21 Inspection plan At least every two years. Extension of oil change intervals according to oil sample analysis and laboratory report 7.2, 64. Within warranty. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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At least every two years. Extension of oil change intervals according to oil sample analysis and laboratory report 7.2, 64. Within warranty. Attention Observe our offer on service packages for the inspections. Contact your dealer for further information! Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Remove the oil drain hose and screw the protective cap onto the valve (40/1). • Change the engine oil filter ( 7.8.2, 75). • Replenish engine oil via the oil filler neck (40/2) to the "MAX" mark on the oil dipstick (40/3). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Park the machine on a cleaning area equipped with an oil separator. • Clean the machine using a steam-jet appliance. • After cleaning, run the engine until it reaches operating temperature to dry the cooler. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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• Start the engine and bring to operating temperature; turn off the engine and allow to cool. • Check the coolant level and top up coolant (several times, if necessary). HR14-03-48 Fig. 44 Changing coolant Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Collect any escaping fuel. • Install a new fuel filter and re-tighten the hose clamps. • Check for leakages. Attention HR14-03-51 The fuel system does not have to be vented. Fig. 47 Replacing the fuel filter Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Place a suitable container under the opening of the water separator. • Unscrew the drain valve (48/3) until fuel flows out of it. • Remove the container and dispose of the fuel. Fig. 48 Venting and draining the fuel filter Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Check the tightness of the air duct after the air filter. • Examine rubber parts for damage and replace if HR12-03-53 necessary. Fig. 49 Cleaning the dust ejection valve Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Fig. 51 Changing air filter cartridges • Mount the air filter cartridge into the filter housing by slightly turning. • Re-mount the cover along with the dust ejection valve to the bottom and re-fasten with tension brackets (51/5). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Press the V-belt with your thumb in the middle of the greatest free length, and measure the V-belt sag. Attention Using medium thumb pressure of approx. 10.12 lbs (approx. 9.92 lbs), the V-belt sag should equal 0.51 in. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Re-connect the battery. Fig. 53 Changing V-belts • Check the correct function of the fan blade. • Perform a test run. • After 15 minutes, check the tension of the new V- belts and adjust if necessary. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
To adjust the other cylinders, turn the crankshaft further by 180° in each case. Order of adjustment = firing sequence • Check and adjust the valves as specified for the 1st cylinder. • Re-install the valve cover. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Loosen the return filter cover. • Fill up with clean hydraulic oil until the correct level on the sight glass (55/3) is reached. • Re-mount the filter cover. • Screw back in the breather. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Park the machine on a cleaning area equipped with an oil separator. • Clean the machine using a steam-jet appliance. • After cleaning, run the engine until it reaches operating temperature to dry the cooler. Fig. 56 Hydraulic oil cooler Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Remove the breather (57/1), replace it by a new filter and tighten so that it is hand-tight. Attention The breather must also be replaced if it is dirty, for example due to hydraulic oil vapor. Fig. 58 Return filter Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Move both levers equally forward into the "Machine rolling" position. • Move both levers to neutral position at the same time. The machine should brake in a constant manner and must not drift sideways. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Re-tighten the valve using the grease nipple. • Remove any grease and dispose of according to regulations. • Move the crawler chain and check the crawler- chain tension again. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
All screws/bolts must be examined to ensure that they are tightened to the torques specified in Fig. 62. HR32-04-67 Fig. 62 Swing bearing A) Uppercarriage B) Chassis C) Oval hole (x3) (below the oval cover) Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Only check the battery with the engine switched off. • The acid level should be approx. 0.39 in above the plates. If necessary, top up with pure distilled water. Attention In the case of maintenance-free batteries, this check is not necessary. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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In winter, in particular, the battery charge should be closely monitored. Checking the lighting and warning equipment • Check the function of the lighting equipment. • Check the function of the indicator lamps. • Check the function of the warning equipment. Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
• Seal off the air intake opening of the air filter – Replace hydraulic oil filters (suction and return system and the exhaust pipe opening. filters, breathers, if installed). Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Pump is sucking in air. Re-tighten hose connections. Replace O-ring or seals. Insufficient operating pressure. Re-adjust main relief valves or replace if required. Machine working too slowly and hydraulic oil is becoming too hot Tab. 22 Table of faults Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
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Horn not responding. Check cables, connections and fuses, replace horn if necessary. Warning/indicating elements are imprecise. Determine the fault or source of the problem and eliminate it, call service personnel if necessary. Tab. 22 Table of faults Operating Manual Crawler Excavator TC37...
Color Abbrev. Color beige dark gray light brown blue yellow light gray black brown green light red violet dark blue gray natural colors white dark brown light blue orange Tab. 24 Cable and plug colors Operating instructions Crawler Excavator TC37...
15. This makes it necessary to first open the mechanical locking system before the electronic key is inspected. A manipulation of the immobilizer with the ignition deactivated is thereby impossible. Operating instructions Crawler Excavator TC37...
– Checks before putting the machine into operation Crawler Excavator – Diesel engine running-in instructions – Starting and stopping the diesel engine – Explanation of hydrostatic crawler drive TC37 – Driving – Recovery and transport of the machine – Operation of all functions – Tensioning crawler chains Maintenance and Inspection Plan –...
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O = Checking, maintenance operating hours min. min. O = Checking, maintenance operating hours min. min. X = Replace X = Replace Perform work with machine at after every every annu annu Perform work with machine at after every every annu annu ally...