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Operation & Maintenance WEAM007700 Manual PC14R HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SERIAL NUMBER PC14R F00003 and up WARNING Unsafe use of this machine may cause serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel must read this manual before operating or maintaining this machine. This manual should be kept inside the cab for reference and periodically reviewed by all personnel who will come into contact with the machine.
Over the years Komatsu Dealers have gathered considerable experience in customer service. If more information is needed, do not hesitate to contact your Komatsu Dealer: he always knows how to get the best performance from the machine, he can recommend the equipment that is most suitable for specific needs and can provide the technical assistance necessary for any change that may be required to conform the machine to the safety standards and traffic rules.
This word is used to indicate a useful piece of information. Komatsu cannot reasonably predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard during the operation or maintenance of the machine; for this reason, the safety warnings included in this manual and applied onto the machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
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WARNING It is strictly forbidden to modify the setting of the hydraulic system safety valves; Komatsu cannot be held liable for any damage to persons, property or the machine, if this has been tampered with by modifying the standard settings of the hydraulic system.
1.3 INTRODUCTION 1.3.1 INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE The Komatsu machines described in this manual have been designed and constructed to be used mainly for EXCAVATION and EARTH-MOVING OPERATIONS. If provided with suitable safety devices, they can be used with authorized optional equipment having the characteristics illustrated in paragraph "6.1 AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT".
INTRODUCTION 1.3.4 RUNNING-IN Every machine is scrupulously adjusted and tested before delivery. A new machine, however, must be used carefully for the first 100 hours, in order to ensure proper running-in of the various components. If the machine is subjected to excessive work load at the beginning of operation, its potential productivity and its functionality will be shortly and untimely reduced.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The Komatsu excavator and its main components are identified by serial numbers stamped on the identification plates. The serial number and the identification numbers of the components are the only numbers that must be communicated to the Dealer when requiring assistance and ordering spare parts.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.4.3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION PLATE The engine serial number is stamped on the plate positioned on the engine itself. RKA16540 The exhaust gas emission plate is applied to the counterweight. RKA16550 1.4.4 TRAVEL REDUCTION GEAR SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is stamped on the plate positioned inside the travel reduction gear and can be seen after removing the cover...
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.4.5 SWING REDUCTION GEAR SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is stamped on the plate positioned on the upper side of the swing motor. RKAB5920...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD FOREWORD............................INFORMATION ON SAFETY ........................ INTRODUCTION ........................... 1.3.1 INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE ..................1.3.2 IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED USES................1.3.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS...................... 1.3.4 RUNNING-IN ..........................1.3.5 POSITIONS AND DIRECTIONS OF THE MACHINE............... PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ....................... 1.4.1 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING................2.4.1 STARTING THE ENGINE ....................... 2.4.2 CHECK THE DIRECTION BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE .......... 2.4.3 HAND SIGNALS........................2.4.4 CHECKS FOR TRAVELLING IN REVERSE ................2.4.5 MOVING THE MACHINE ......................2.4.6 MOVING ON SLOPES ......................2.4.7 WORKING ON SLOPES ......................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.8.24 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING TECHNOPOLYMERS AND ELASTOMERS......................... 2.8.25 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE OIL TYPE HEES........................THE MACHINE AND ITS OPERATIONS MACHINE ILLUSTRATIONS ........................ 3.1.1 OVERALL VIEW OF THE MACHINE ..................3.1.2 CONTROLS AND GAUGES.....................
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OIL, FUEL AND COOLANT...................... 4.2.1.1 OIL .......................... 4.2.1.2 FUEL ........................4.2.1.3 COOLANT ....................... 4.2.1.4 KOWA (KOMATSU OIL WEAR ANALYSIS) ............4.2.1.5 STORING OIL AND FUEL ..................4.2.1.6 FILTERS ......................... 4.2.2 NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........4.2.3 NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS SUBJECT TO WEAR ....................... 4.3.1 LIST OF THE PARTS SUBJECT TO WEAR................FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS....................4.4.1 APPROVED SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS TYPE HEES......TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................4.5.1 STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR SCREWS AND NUTS ........4.5.2 STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HOSES WITH ORFS.........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA ..........................LIFTING CAPACITIES .......................... 5.2.1 LIFTING CAPACITIES ......................AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ..................... 6.1.1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY .................. 6.1.2 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT........6.1.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............6.1.3.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT........
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents. If the plates are damaged, ask for new ones to Komatsu or to your Komatsu Dealer. In case of replacement of a component provided with a safety plate, make sure that such a plate is applied also to the new part.
SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES 2.1.2 PICTOGRAMS AND RELEVANT MEANINGS The warning and danger plates applied onto the machine include or are accompanied by pictograms. The staff in charge with the operation and maintenance of the machine must be perfectly familiar with the symbols contained in the pictograms;...
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SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES PLATFORM LIFTING SAFETY PLATE 22L-98-R2390 RKA01380 HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING UP (Only for machines in which synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES is used) BIO-OIL RWA34380 HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING UP RWA00050 REFUELLING RWA00040 ENGINE OIL FILTER RWA00080...
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents. If the plates are damaged, ask for new ones to Komatsu or to your Komatsu Dealer. In case of replacement of a component provided with a noise...
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Only trained and authorized staff can use the machine and perform maintenance operations. Follow all the safety rules, precautions and instructions when using the machine or performing maintenance operations. When working with other operators or when the work site is often occupied by other operators, make sure that everyone knows and understands all the agreed signals and, in any case, that everyone works in such a way as to be able to see the machine and to be visible to the operator.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.4 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS Any modification made without the authorization of Komatsu can involve hazards. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu Dealer. Komatsu declines any responsibility for injury or damage caused by unauthorized modifications. 2.2.5 LEAVING THE OPERATOR SEAT When leaving the operator seat, even if temporarily, make sure that the machine is in a safe position.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE MACHINE CANOPY Do not jump on or off the machine, neither when it is at rest nor when it is moving. When getting on or off the machine, always use the handles and the tracks;...
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.7 PREVENTING FIRES DUE TO FUEL AND OIL Fuel, oil and some types of antifreeze can easily ignite if they get in contact with a flame. Fuel is flammable and therefore very dangerous. Keep any naked flame away from flammable fluids. Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.