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WEAM000604 Operation & Maintenance Manual WB97R BACKHOE-LOADER SERIAL NUMBER WB97R-2 97F20887 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 maintain- ing this machine. This manual should be kept inside the cab for refer- ence and periodically reviewed by all personnel who will come into contact with the machine.
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1.1 FOREWORD • This manual has been carried out by Komatsu Utility in order to supply their customers with all the necessary information on the machine and the safety regulations related to it, together with the use and maintenance in- structions that enable the operator to exploit the capacity of the machine with optimal results and to keep the machine efficient over time.
Komatsu Utility cannot reasonably predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard during the op- eration or maintenance of the machine; for this reason, the safety messages included in this manual and applied onto the machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
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INFORMATION ON SAFETY DANGER • It is strictly forbidden to modify the setting of the hydraulic system safety valves; Komatsu Utility can- not be held liable for any damage to persons, property or the machine, if this has been tampered with by modifying the standard setting of the hydraulic system.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 INTRODUCTION 1.3.1 INTENDED USES The Komatsu Utility BACKHOE LOADERS described in this manual have been designed and constructed to be used mainly for the following functions: • LOADER • EXCAVATOR Through the installation of optional equipment, the machine can also be used for the following applications: •...
INTRODUCTION 1.3.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS • Simple and easy operation. • Servo-assisted steering with priority hydraulic system. • Gearshift with electronic gear selection through solenoid valve actuators and transmission with hydraulic con- verter; reversal and gear shift with controls on a single lever. •...
INTRODUCTION 1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The Komatsu Utility backhoe loader 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 indicated to the Dealer when requiring assistance and ordering spare parts.
INTRODUCTION 1.4.3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The engine serial number is stamped on the plate positioned on the front side of the tappet cover. RWA02530 The exhaust gas emission plate is applied to the front side of the tappet cover. RWAA9550 1.4.4 FRONT AXLE SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of the front axle is stamped on the plate posi- tioned on the right side of the axle body.
INTRODUCTION 1.4.5 REAR AXLE SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of the rear axle is stamped on the plate posi- tioned on the right side of the axle body. RWA02460 1.4.6 TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER The transmission serial number is stamped on the plate pos- tioned on the right side of the transmission case.
INTRODUCTION 1.4.9 SERIAL NUMBERS AND DEALER’S ADDRESS Machine n. Model Engine n. Front axle n. Rear axle n. Transmission n. Cab n. Canopy n. Dealer: Address: Tel. Person to contact: NOTES:...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..............INFORMATION ON SAFETY .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ........2.4.1 STARTING THE ENGINE .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE MACHINE SAFETY LOCKS..............3.1.1 FRONT LOADER LOCKS .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PARKING THE MACHINE ............116 3.7.1 PARKING ON LEVEL GROUND .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page MAINTENANCE GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE ............142 MAINTENANCE NOTES .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4.7.4 MAINTENANCE EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION ......180 4.7.4.a LUBRICATING THE JOINTS .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA ............. . . 208 5.1.1 STANDARD OVERALL DIMENSIONS .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE DEMOLITION HAMMER ....227 6.6.1 DESCRIPTION AND CONTROL ..........227 6.6.2 USE OF THE DEMOLITION HAMMER AND RULES TO BE OBSERVED .
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents. • If the plates are damaged, ask for new ones to Komatsu Utility or to your Komatsu Utility Dealer. • In case of replacement of a component provided with a safety plate, make sure that this plate is applied also on the new piece.
SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES 2.1.2 PICTOGRAMS AND RELEVANT MEANINGS The warning and danger plates applied onto the machine are accompanied or represented by pictograms. The personnel in charge with the operation and maintenance of the machine must know the symbols contained in the pictograms perfectly;...
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SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES OVERTURNING THE FORKS • When the forks are overturned for use or storage, be care- ful to the grasping points, since hands and feet may be in- jured and even cut. RWA35830 HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING UP RWA00050 FILLING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH (Only for machines in which the synthetic biodegradable oil...
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SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES ENGINE AIR SUCTION FILTER RWA00090 ENGINE COOLANT RWA00130 ENGINE COOLANT PRESSURE RWA00110 HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL RWA00100 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER RWA00070 ELECTRIC OUTLET 12 V RWA00120 TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL RWA00180...
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SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER RWA00170 ANCHORAGE POINT RWA00200 EMERGENCY EXIT RWA00190 BOOM LOCK RWA00160 SWING LOCK RWA00150 BRAKE OIL RWA00140 DO NOT LIFT MORE THAN 1000 kg > 1000 Kg RWA00210...
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents. • If the plates are damaged, ask for new ones to Komatsu Utility or to your Komatsu Utility Dealer. • In case of replacement of a component provided with a noise plate, make sure that this plate is applied also on the new piece.
SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES 2.1.4 VIBRATIONS TO WHICH THE OPERATOR IS SUBJECTED • According to the results of the tests carried out to determine the vibrations transmitted to the operator by the machine, the upper limbs are subjected to vibrations lower than 2.5 m/sq.sec., while the seated part of the body is subject to vibrations lower than 0.5 m/sq.sec.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Only trained and authorized personnel can use the machine and perform maintenance operations. • Follow all the safety rules, precautions and instructions when using the machine or performing maintenance op- erations.