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SUNWARD SWE18UF Manual

Crawler-type hydraulic excavator operation & maintenance
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SWE18UF
Crawler-type Hydraulic Excavator
Operation & Maintenance
Manual
2001#
Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
April, 2021
© All rights reserved by Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
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  • Page 1 SWE18UF Crawler-type Hydraulic Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 2001# Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. April, 2021 © All rights reserved by Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 It’s essential to provide us enough clear failure information, thus, we can analyze that and offer you effective service on time. If any support is requested from SUNWARD or our authorized agents, failure details should be provided as much as possible, mainly including following items: ①...
  • Page 3 Industrial Park, Xingsha, Changsha , Hunan, China Business name: SUNWARD INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. Name and address of person/Company authorized to compile the technical file established in the EU Community: SUNWARD EUROPE HEAVY INDUSTRY NV Nijverheidspark 3, 3580 Beringen, Belgium...
  • Page 4 If any personal injury, death and property loss is caused by failure to obey above instructions, Sunward will not take any responsibility for that, and has rights to refuse to provide and to terminate warranty service in advance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY RULES ..............................1 1.1 SAFETY LABELS .............................. 2 1.1.1 Location of Safety Labels ..........................2 1.1.2 Safety Labels Instructions ..........................2 1.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ........................... 11 1.2.1 Observing Safety Rules ..........................11 1.2.2 Meaning of Safety Label ..........................
  • Page 6 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.3.2 Correct Engine Start-up ..........................21 1.3.3 Starting Engine in Cold Weather ....................... 21 1.3.4 Safe Operation ............................21 1.3.5 Operation on Slopes ..........................22 1.3.6 Operation on Snowy Ground ........................22 1.3.7 Avoid Tipping-Over ........................... 23 1.3.8 Preventing Accidents while Reversing or Swinging ...................
  • Page 7 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3.1 POSITION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS....................42 3.2 CAB .................................. 43 3.3 MONITOR ................................ 44 3.4 ROCKER CONTROL SWITCH ........................46 3.5 STARTING SWITCH ............................46 3.6 SEAT ................................. 47 3.7 PILOT SAFETY LEVER ..........................48 3.8 ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER .....................
  • Page 8 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5.5 Excavator Parking ............................. 68 4.5.6 Operation on Swampy Ground ........................69 4.5.7 Lifting One Side of Crawler by Boom and Arm ..................69 4.5.8 Avoid Tilting .............................. 69 4.5.9 Operation in Water or Mud ........................70 4.5.10 Backhoe Operation ..........................
  • Page 9 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 8.1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ........................116 8.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ........................117 8.3 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC .......................... 118 8.4 HYDRAULIC COMPONENT ........................120 9 OPERATION INSTRUCTION OF AUXILIARY CIRCUITS ................ 121 9.1 SAFETY NOTE .............................. 121 9.2 NOTE FOR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY ....................121 9.3 HYDRAULIC HAMMER BREAKER ......................
  • Page 10 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF...

  • Page 11: Safety Rules

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1 SAFETY RULES Warning Please thoroughly read and make sure that all precautions described in this manual or safety labels are understood completely. Follow all instructions when operating or servicing this machine.

  • Page 12: Safety Labels

     In case the labels are damaged, lost or not legible, replace them with new ones. For details of the part number, refer to parts manual or actual label, and place an order with SUNWARD or our authorized distributors. 1.1.2 Safety Labels Instructions (1) Safety Operation Label ...
  • Page 13 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF not possible to predict every circumstance which might involves potential hazards. So it’s necessary to ask for instruction from your superior before attempting any operation or maintenance procedure. (2) Engine Operation Label Diesel engine inspection ...
  • Page 14 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (3) Diesel Label Caution  Refilling fuel with extra care. Stop engine before refilling fuel. Do not smoke while refilling to fuel tank or operating around fuel system.  Select proper fuel according to different ambient temperature.
  • Page 15 If any problems are detected, repair prior to operation, contact authorized distributor.  Use recommended fuel, hydraulic oil and lubricant.  Use only genuine SUNWARD components.  The warranty is not applicable for any damages arising from failure to use SUNWARD recommended fuel,...
  • Page 16 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF lubricant, hydraulic oil and genuine SUNWARD components.  Do not adjust engine speed limiter or safety valve of hydraulic system.  Do not allow water or vapor to reach electrical equipment.  Do not disassemble components such as engine pump controller, sensor etc.
  • Page 17 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (11) Lifting Direction Label (12) Traction Hook (13) Anti- scald Label  After running operation, engine oil, gear oil and hydraulic oil is getting hot, so do engine, hoses, pipelines or other components. Be cautious of scalding.
  • Page 18 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (16) Operation Label  This machine is equipped with two pilot control handle and two travel control lever which control working device motion, swing action of upper structure, machine travel accordingly.  The right pilot joystick controls motions as below：...
  • Page 19 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (19) Pilot Safety Lock Label (20) Fuel Label Warning Handle fuel with extra care because it’s highly  flammable. In case that fuel is ignited, this can cause explosion or fire, and even death or injury to person.
  • Page 20 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF （21） Center of Gravity Label （22）Hydraulic Oil Label （23）Grease Label...

  • Page 21: General Safety Rules

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1.2.1 Observing Safety Rules  Thoroughly read, understand and follow all safety precautions and procedures found in this manual.  Regularly affix, maintenance and renew new safety labels, so that they are legible, conspicuous and affixed firmly.

  • Page 22: Meaning Of Safety Label

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.2 Meaning of Safety Label Different safety labels containing safety messages are located on different position. All message of safety are identified by words “DANGER” “WARNING” and “CAUTION”(see fig), Their significations are as follow: ...

  • Page 23: Safety Devices

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Protective glasses, goggles or face mask Mask or filter face mask Ear plug or earcap Safety belt and rain-proof 1.2.5 Safety Devices  Make sure that all guards and covers are properly positioned. Repair immediately if they are damaged.

  • Page 24: Correct Entering/Leaving Machine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF cab to prevent fire as a result of solar light focusing.  Don’t leave lighter in cab. There is a possibility that lighter may explode along with the increase of temperature. 1.2.9 Correct Entering/Leaving Machine ...

  • Page 25: Ensuring Perfect Visibility

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.12 Ensuring Perfect Visibility  Stop the machine if the fog, rain, snow or dust has negative effects on your visibility.  To work at dark, make sure the lighting device can function normally. 1.2.13 Leaving Operation Seat Safely Warning: Unexpectedly touching unlocked pilot safety control lever can result in sudden movement of the machine and cause injury or damages to the machine.

  • Page 26: Signals And Gestures From Flagman

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.17 Signals and Gestures from Flagman  Provide caution plates when working on shoulder of road or loosened ground. Provide a flagman if necessary. Operator must pay much attention to caution plates and follow flagman’s instruction.

  • Page 27: Keeping Away From Running Parts

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.20 Keeping Away From Running Parts  Use extreme care to operate in vicinity of driving parts to prevent hands, feet, hair and clothing being caught in machine. 1.2.21 Preventing Fire and Explosion  No smoke or using naked flame around fuel and engine oil.

  • Page 28: Prevention Of Flying-Out Parts

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.24 Prevention of Flying-Out Parts  Bear in mind that lubricating grease in track tension device is under high pressure. Do not remove parts such as oil cup or valve etc to avoid injury. ...

  • Page 29: Be Cautious Of High Pressure Liquids

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.2.27 Be Cautious of High Pressure Liquids  High pressurized fluid can penetrate leading to severe injury.  Always release pressure before separating fluid or other pipelines.  You may release pressure by means of operating control lever.

  • Page 30: 30Waste Material Disposal

    Observe local laws and regulations to dispose of waste material, such as fuel, coolant etc. 1.2.31 Prohibition of Unauthorized Modification on Machine  Any unauthorized modification to machine may involve hazards.  SUNWARD disclaim any responsibility for damage, injury accidents arising from unauthorized modification.

  • Page 31: Correct Engine Start-Up

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  Adjust rear view mirror to a certain position where a clear visual field of back machine is secured.  Check upper or lower machine to ensure there is no other persons or obstacles surrounding machine.

  • Page 32: Operation On Slopes

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  Keep jobsite off-limits to all no operating person.  Make sure the condition of worksite is stable and capable of supporting the machine.  To make it easy to escape if there is any collapse, set the tracks at right angle to the pit with sprocket at the rear when carrying out operation near pit.

  • Page 33: Avoid Tipping-Over

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF of ambient temperature. This may cause machine to tip over.  In case of access to deep snow, there is a hazard that machine may tip over or be buried in the snow. Be cautious not to leave the road shoulder or get trapped in snow.

  • Page 34: Avoiding Accidents Caused By Control Failures

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  Ensure that travel alarm is functioning properly. Be alert that no bystander accesses to jobsite. Sound horn or use other alarm to warn people.  When machine travels in reverse, provide a flagman to assist in case operator’s sight is limited.

  • Page 35: Moving Machine Safely

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.3.10 Moving Machine Safely  Before moving the machine, check travel control lever (pedal) to ensure the relationship between operation direction and machine movement direction.  Before moving the machine, make sure the working area is free of other persons and obstacles, and sound the horn to alert.

  • Page 36: Traveling On Slopes

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF pay much attention not to hit anything. 1.3.12 Traveling on Slopes To prevent machine from tipping over or side sliding, follow the instructions below.  When travel on slopes, keep working equipment 20 to 30cm high above ground. In case of emergency, lower the working device to ground to help stop the machine.

  • Page 37: Machine Transportation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.3.14 Machine Transportation  Warning: When loading or unloading the machine, there is a hazard of tipping over or falling.  During transportation on road, follow the local laws and regulations. Study all local laws or regulations concerning limiting load weight, width and length.

  • Page 38: Parking Machine Prior To Maintenance

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF carrying out maintenance or service.  Set the other warning signs around the machine if necessary. 1.4.2 Parking Machine Prior to Maintenance  Park the machine on firm level ground.  Lower the bucket to the ground.

  • Page 39: Tips For Using A Hammer

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF machine.  Provide complete lighting device for jobsite. When working under the machine or inside the machine, always use maintenance work light with protective hood. Or broken bulb pieces may ignite flammable fluid e.g. spilled fuel, engine oil, anti-freezing fluid etc.

  • Page 40: Avoiding Heating Pipes Containing Flammable Liquids

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF safe place prior to grinding operation.  With welding and grinding operation is made, recheck worksite and its surrounding area for any abnormal signs e.g. spark, smoke etc. 1.4.6 Avoiding Heating Pipes Containing Flammable Liquids ...

  • Page 41: Attachments

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1.4.9 Attachments There are some hazards that those stored accessories say bucket, breakout hammer might fall off to cause serious injury.  Store accessories and equipment to avoid falling off. Take necessary measures to prevent children and unauthorized personnel from entering storage area.

  • Page 42: Safety Operation For High-Pressure Hoses

    If oil or fuel leaks from high-pressure hoses, it may cause fire or defective operation, which may lead to serious injury. If any loose bolts are found, stop work and tighten to the specified torque. If any damaged hoses are found, stop operations immediately and contact your SUNWARD distributor. Damaged hose, deformed mouthpiece, damaged O-ring.

  • Page 43: Waste Disposal

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF explosion. Heat the battery up to approx. 16° C.  The electrolyte is toxic. In case of explosion, electrolyte may splash into eyes and cause blindness. When inspecting electrolyte density, always wear protective goggles. 1.4.15 Waste Disposal ...

  • Page 44: Transport And Storage

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Warning Before reading this chapter, please thoroughly read and make sure contents described in the chapter "SAFETY RULES" of this manual are understood completely.

  • Page 45: Transport

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 2.1 TRANSPORT 2.1.1 General Transport Instructions  Before using a trailer to transport machine, contact local traffic department to confirm relevant regulations, make sure that machine’s overall length, width, height and weight are within allowed spec.

  • Page 46: Driving Onto Or Off A Platform Trailer

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 2.1.3 Driving Onto or Off a Platform Trailer Warning  When loading or unloading, do not go at idle speed mode to prevent sudden change in speed.  Set travel speed at low position. Do not attempt any travel speed switching operation to avoid that sharp change of speed and over-speed cause danger.

  • Page 47: Tying Down The Machine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Loading operation  Operate the control lever to set engine at low speed.  Set travel speed selector to low speed position.  Machine direction: When loading, if machine is equipped with working device, keep the working device at the front of the machine and travel forward.

  • Page 48: Unloading

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 2.1.6 Unloading Note  Load the machine only on firm, level ground and keep a safe distance with the road shoulder.  Chock the machine to prevent the machine movement during loading process.  The ramp for loading must have enough strength and width with an maximum slope of 15°, be...

  • Page 49: Storage

     To get the lifting methods information for the machines equipped with other attachments or optional devices, please contact SUNWARD or our distributor. Machine lifting procedure (1) Swing upper-structure to one side of the drive sprocket, lift the boom and retract arm and bucket complete, as shown in right figure.

  • Page 50: During Storage

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  Disconnect battery negative terminal and secure battery cover. You can also remove the battery from the machine, store it separately.  If the expected ambient temperature may below 0° C (32° F), mix coolant with anti-freezing liquid.

  • Page 51: About Machine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3. ABOUT MACHINE Development Model Swing Rubber/steel track Weight（Kg） code no. SWE18UF equipped rubber track canopy 1880 Note: The above weight figures are measured with the following five requirements: 1. Fuel tank is full (fuel instrument displays full);...

  • Page 52: Position Of Machine Components

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3.1 POSITION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS 1. Cab 16. Bucket cylinder 2. Seat 17. Arm 3. Rear hood 18. Arm cylinder 4. Fuel tank 19. Boom 5. Housing Covers 20. Boom cylinder 6. Travel motor 21. Boom swing knuckle 7.

  • Page 53: Cab

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3.2 CAB 1 Engine starting switch 2 Monitor 3 Engine throttle control lever 4 Dozer blade (chassis retraction & extension) lever 5 RH joystick 6 Battery 7 Boom swing pedal 8 Right-travel control lever 9 Left-travel control lever...

  • Page 54: Monitor

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3.3 MONITOR FIG. 3.4.1 1 — Fuel level warning 2 — Coolant temperature warning 3 — Low engine oil pressure warning 4 — Work light indicator 5 — High travel speed indication light 6 — Preheating indication light 7 —...
  • Page 55 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF indication lights up, buzzer will sound and a prompt displays on the screen, showing that engine oil pressure is low. 4 — Work indication light This light is on when the working light of system is on. Press it again to turn off the light.

  • Page 56: Rocker Control Switch

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Press down this button to change the system interface to show work hour meter and rotation speed; Press it again to change the interface to show time and date. 16—Working hour meter Here indicates machine working time.

  • Page 57: Seat

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Failure to comply may damage the engine. ① — OFF （Engine shut-down） ② — ON （Power on） ③ — HEAT（Preheating）, release the key, and the switch return to “ON” position automatically. ④ — START（Engine starting）Start engine and release the key, the switch return to “ON”position.

  • Page 58: Pilot Safety Lever

    Push the safety valve to “Lock” position, turn off the engine switch and contact with the local SUNWARD agent. 3.8 ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Engine throttle control lever is used to regulate the speed of the diesel engine (as shown in right figure).

  • Page 59: Pilot Control Joystick

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 3.9 PILOT CONTROL JOYSTICK Operation marks： FIG. 3-8 FIG. 3-7 Before operation, figure out each control lever for each part carefully. The instructions on this manual are made in accordance with the international standard. Use these levers to control boom, arm, bucket, swing, boom deflection and dozer blade.

  • Page 60: Cooling Fan Shroud & Housing Covers

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Travel control lever Make sure that the dozer is at the foreside of the operator’s seat before operating the traveling control lever. The operating direction and machine travel direction is opposite when the dozer blade is at the back of the operator’s seat.

  • Page 61: Decals

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Housing Covers The upper-cover can protect the hydraulic components, electric circuit in the interior of the excavator and ensures the beautiful appearance. It is fixed on the platform and also protects engine. 3.11 DECALS Center of gravity label：...

  • Page 62: Auxiliary Circuit Pipelines

    3.12 AUXILIARY CIRCUIT PIPELINES As shown in FIG. 2.12.1 , ① — Attachment pipeline ② — Breaking pipeline ③ — Hydraulic quick hitch pipeline FIG. 3-16 SWE18UF Auxiliary Circuit Parameters Breaking Pipeline Attachment Hydraulic Quick Hitch Pressure Flow Oil supply Pressure Flow...
  • Page 63 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 104mm 104 mm 167 mm Φ30 mm Φ11 mm 165 mm 205 mm 215mm 139.6 mm 950 mm L6(MIN) 570 mm L6(MAX) 922 mm...

  • Page 64: Hydraulic Quick Hitch

    2. Valve block joint of pressure oil source ② connect with the left hydraulic quick hitch pipeline . Pipeline connection method varies with different brands. More details, please contact with the designated agent of Sunward or the manufacturer of hydraulic quick hitch.  Operation Procedure of Hydraulic Quick Hitch...
  • Page 65 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 2. Press down the blade/hydraulic selector switch ② on the panel of rocker switch, changing to “hydraulic quick hitch” function. 3. Dozer control lever ③ control the hydraulic quick hitch cylinder to change bucket and other attachment.

  • Page 66: Operation Procedure Of Attachment Control

    【Note】：Release the select button of boom swing/auxiliary circuit control on the top of left operating joystick when attachment control function is not needed to avoid serious accidents caused by accidental operation. Details about assembly method of attachment, please contact with the agent designated by Sunward or attachment manufacturer.

  • Page 67: Machine Operation

     When the machine is used with other purposes not in this manual, you have to get the consent of Sunward or its agents and obey relative regulations in the place where the machine is used.

  • Page 68: After First 50 Hours Of Operation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  In the first 100-hour or when work in mud, lubricate the pivot of working instrument every other 8 hours’ operation. 4.2.3 After First 50 Hours of Operation  Carry out 50-hour operation maintenance. (refer to maintenance guide...fifty hours) ...

  • Page 69: Checking Diesel Engine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 7) Protection device Check protection plate and mud fender. 8) Safety Keep all people away from machine and remove barrier. 4.3.2 Checking Diesel Engine Place the machine on a horizontal ground, check the engine oil...

  • Page 70: Before Starting Engine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  All filled hydraulic oil must pass through returning oil filter. The daily maintenance should be taken in accordance with the criterion. Engine starting and stopping label： 4.3.6 Before Starting Engine Keep pilot valve control lever locked and pilot joystick & travel pole neutral. Operator sits on seat.

  • Page 71: Adjustment Of Engine Speed

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.3.9 Adjustment of Engine Speed When diesel throttle control lever is push to forefront and engine runs at max. speed; to rearmost end, engine runs at min. speed; adjust between the range to control the diesel engine speed.

  • Page 72: Travel Control

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  First, break black cathode (-) wire ② away from framework.  Disconnect the other end of black cathode (-) wire ② from auxiliary battery.  Disconnect red anode (+) wire ① from auxiliary battery.

  • Page 73: Travel With Control Levers

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Travel direction label: (this decal is located on outer side of both left and right track beam.) 4.4.2 Travel with Control Levers If traveling should be adjusted slightly, operate that by joystick control. This method is safe and reliable and suiting for loading and unloading the machine to a trailer.

  • Page 74: Key Points Of Travelling

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.4.5 Key Points of Travelling Avoid crossing over obstacles whenever possible. Because the machine may get injured from the possible strike. If you must do so, keep the bucket attachment close to the ground and stride over the obstacle slowly with the centre of the track.
  • Page 75 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF can use arm and boom to help the machine pass (FIG. 3-15). The machine must travel in the pose shown in fig 3-17 when traveling up on a slope of 15° or more. ～110 ～110 20～30cm...

  • Page 76: Excavation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5 EXCAVATION 4.5.1 Working Status When digging lengthways with backhoe, make the drive wheel backward and idler forward. (as FIG.4-11) In order to guarantee safety in quarry working, make the drive wheel backward and idler forward.

  • Page 77: Composite Movements Of Excavator

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5.2 Composite Movements of Excavator When the machine slews, you can operate the composite movement of boom and bucket. It can operate as follows: bucket digs while extending or retracting arm; arm digs while lowering boom, etc.

  • Page 78: Excavator Parking

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF During work, do your best to avoid pulling the handle to the end, otherwise it will make hydraulic oil overheated and damage components. Slewing is not allowed if bucket has not left the working face.

  • Page 79: Operation On Swampy Ground

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF avoid damaging drive wheels. 8) If you have to park the machine on the slope, use other method to prevent machine from sliding. 4.5.6 Operation on Swampy Ground 1) Try your best to avoid traveling on swampy ground.

  • Page 80: Operation In Water Or Mud

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5.9 Operation in Water or Mud You should note following information when operating in water or mud: 1) The working area should be hard enough to prevent excavator from sinking. 2) The water flow should be slow.

  • Page 81: Leveling Operation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5.11 Leveling Operation 【Important】： Don’t use bucket for leveling operation too excessively. Failure to comply may result in machine damage caused by overloaded operation. Don’t push or pull earth with bucket when the machine travels.

  • Page 82: Preventing Misuse Of Machine

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Adjust the digging length and depth every time to ensure every digging is fully loaded. In order to increase throughput, full load should be the first important goal, and then the working rate. 【Important】 : In order to prevent damaging hydraulic cylinder, don’t allow bucket...

  • Page 83: Prevention Measurement For Dozer Blade

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.5.16 Prevention Measurement for Dozer Blade 1) Don’t use dozer blade to dig, otherwise it will damage dozer blade or crawler system. 2) Dozer blade can’t support large or unstable barycenter objects, otherwise it will damage dozer blade or crawler system.

  • Page 84: Hoisting Work

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.6 HOISTING WORK Follow all local safety laws and regulations when the machine lifts objects. 7 50 6 1 00 2 0 15 2 Lifting hook mark：  Don’t use damaged chains, wire ropes, or cord in lifting work.

  • Page 85: Hydraulic Breaking Operation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.7 HYDRAULIC BREAKING OPERATION Hydraulic breaking operation tips…if equipped Choose hydraulic breaker with correct dimension and weight. Consult with your dealer. Multiple unit valve section assignment The hydraulic pressure of section AUX (the hydraulic pressure of the breaker section) is supplied by the section four of main valve with pressure 12 MPa.
  • Page 86 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF breaker to touch boom. 7) Don’t operate hydraulic breaker in water. 8) Don’t lift objects with hydraulic breaker, otherwise it will cause machine tipping and (or) breaker damage. (as FIG. 4.7.3) 9) Don’t swing upper-structure to the side of machine to operate hydraulic breaker, or the machine will be instable and thus shorten the lifetime of undercarriage.

  • Page 87: Boom Swing

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 4.8 BOOM SWING The boom swing pedal locates at the position of operator’s right foot, it is used to swing boom, but the upper-structure (cab, engine, etc.) won’t slew when operating this pedal. The right figure shows the maximum boom swing distance from upper-structure central line.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 5 MAINTENANCE Maintenance & Lubrication Chart: Maintenance Interval Places Items 1000 2000 Meter and indicator lights △ □ Battery（electrolyte） □ Work equipment pin □ Idler, track roller, and carrier roller □ Crawler tension cylinder □...

  • Page 89: Correct Maintenance And Inspection Procedure

    Use recommended fuel, hydraulic oil and lubricant.  Only use genuine SUNWARD parts.  If user doesn’t use recommended fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricant and genuine SUNWARD parts, the warranty will automatically be invalid.  Never adjust engine rev limiter or hydraulic system safety valve.

  • Page 90: Using Fuel And Lubricant Correctly

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF The intervals in the periodic maintenance list are based on the normal condition. If operate excavator in bad conditions, the intervals should be shorten. 5.1.3 Using Fuel and Lubricant Correctly Always use recommended fuel and...
  • Page 91 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Recommended periodic hose placement list Replacement Periodic replaced parts Interval Fuel hose (from fuel tank to precipitator, from precipitator to oil feeding Engine 1.5 years pump) Pump suction hose (from oil tank to main pump)

  • Page 92: Maintenance Guide

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 5.2 MAINTENANCE GUIDE 5.2.1 Adding Lubricant Grease Interval（hours） Qty. Parts name 1000 2000 Junction pin of boom and □ platform Pin on two ends of boom □ cylinder Each junction pin □ Each pin of bucket and arm...
  • Page 93 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 500 hours. Please maintain as per the requirement in diesel engine manual book.  The performance of engine oil is very different, commonly the engine oil adopts API or CCMC standard. 【NOTE】： Excavators which delivered from the factory, have been filled with engine oil labeled by ★.

  • Page 94: Gear Oil

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF After oil is vented, check whether there is metallic chipping on cloth; If there is, technical inspection should be done to the engine, if there isn’t, go to the next step. Fit and screw down outlet plug.
  • Page 95 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 【NOTE】： Excavators which shipped out from the factory, have been filled with gear oil labeled by ★. Travel reduction gear Check oil level…every 500 hours operation Park the excavator on a level ground. Lower bucket to the ground.

  • Page 96: Fuel System

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 5.2.4 Fuel System Interval（hours） Parts Qty. 1000 2000 △ 1. Vent sediments in fuel tank 2. Vent water and sediments in △ water-oil separator ○ 3. Change fuel oil filter ○ 4. Change oil-water separator △...
  • Page 97 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Vent sediment in fuel tank…… every day Rotate the upper-structure flat roof 90° , and park the excavator on level ground. Lower the bucket to ground. Run engine at low revs for 5 minutes. Shut off engine, and take out key switch. (best before start-up) Pull the pilot control lever to lock position Open the vent valve on the bottom of fuel tank for several seconds, vent water and sediment.
  • Page 98 & eroding replace Please use the genuine components of SUNWARD only. Exhaust air from fuel system Air in the fuel system will cause stat-up difficulties and abnormal operation of engine. After venting water and sediment from precipitator,...

  • Page 99: Hydraulic System

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 5.2.5 Hydraulic System Interval (hours) Parts Qty. 1000 1500 2000 1. Check hydraulic oil —— △ level 2. Vent sediments in —— △ hydraulic tank Change hydraulic ○ 18.6L 4. Clean oil suction —— △...
  • Page 100 Fill same brand & spec. hydraulic oil, never use different brands of oil at the same time. When delivered from the factory, the excavator has been filled up with hydraulic oil with “★”mark. Thus, the special hydraulic oil with SUNWARD logo is recommended to use for better service. Failure to comply, our company will not provide warranty.
  • Page 101 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Vent hydraulic tank sediment…every 250 hours Never start engine when the hydraulic oil tank is empty. For easy access, rotate upper-structure 90° ,and park the machine on level ground. FIG.5-7 Lower bucket to the ground.
  • Page 102 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Before screwing the screw plug, or separating the oil pipe, stand at the side of the part, screw it slowly to release pressure, and keep your face and body away from the screw plug. Open access panel at the bottom of hydraulic oil tank, and release oil vent plug ③...
  • Page 103 Every 200 hose parts protrusion replace hours hose bending replace(adopt proper bending hose end and distortion and radius) connector eroding replace Please use the original components of SUNWARD only. FIG.100 FIG.98 Never start engine when the hydraulic oil tank is...

  • Page 104: Air Filter

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 5.2.6 Air Filter Interval (hours) Parts 1000 2000 Clean △ 1.Air filter element ○ Change Check 2.Air filter △ seal connecting pipes between engines Change Replace immediately when crack or leakage is detected  Only clean air filter at scheduled time to prevent dust entering engine.

  • Page 105: Cooling System

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF or adhesive tape to avoid the entering of dust. Clean the interior of the casing ⑧. Use dry compress air whose pressure is lower than 686kPa to clean air filter element ⑦, first, blow along the flute of interior of the filter element, than blow from outside, finally blow from the interior.
  • Page 106 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF  Only maintain in the first inspection.  When the machine is delivered, coolant with 30% ethylene glycol has been filled in the cooling system.  Operate the machine at dusty areas, maintenance interval should be shortened.
  • Page 107 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF When engine is running, the cooling water level should reach the lower surface of flume neck. If the water level is lower than the lower surface, add cooling water to water tank. Check and adjust fan belt tension...

  • Page 108: Others

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF maintains the machine and the other one sits in the operator’s position.  Keep body and clothes away from running parts when maintenance.  Standing in the rear of the excavator is very dangerous as for a sudden move. Thus, never stand in that position.
  • Page 109 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Check bucket teeth…every day 1） Check the abrasion and looseness of bucket teeth. 2） Replace the seriously abraded teeth. 3） The replacement procedures : To prevent injury caused by flying ① off metal scrap, wear goggles or ②...
  • Page 110 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Park machine on the level ground, lower the bucket to the ground and place its plane surface on the ground. Ensure the bucket won’t roll after pins are removed. Remove the orientation pin at the clip spring exterior and take out orientation pin.
  • Page 111 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Use doper to add lubricant to lubricant nozzle ④. Clean the overflowed lubricant. Fit the cover and rubber mat in the reversed order of disassembly operation. Check track sag FIG.5-25 …every 50 hours (or when necessary) 图.4-26...
  • Page 112 Check the track tension. Replace rubber track Check the rubber track and repair or replace them immediately when following conditions appear. And contact the SUNWARD dealer for repair or replacement. FIG5-28 If the track has been pulled longer and cannot recover, it should be replaced immediately.
  • Page 113 Don’t use the moment in the following table when assembling plastic caps, or the cap may be broken. Contact the SUNWARD dealer or after service department for help when doing this. Use standard pieces of bolts and nuts in the same specification for replacement.

  • Page 114: Maintenance In Special Situation

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Spanner specification Screw thread Torque（N.m） Screw thread （mm） specification M6× 1.0 9.8± 0.5 12,13 M8× 1.25 22.6± 1.1 14,17 M10× 1.5 47.1± 2.4 Thick screw 17,19 M12× 1.75 83.4± 4.1 thread 19,22 M14× 2.0 134.4± 6.7 22,24 M16×...

  • Page 115: Protection For Long-Term Storage

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1． More frequently clean the air filter element. 2． Wash the radiator and oil cooler cooling fin to remove dust and dirt. On dusty or hot condition 3． More frequently clean the fuel sucking filter and its core.

  • Page 116: Attached Table

    Table 5.2.1 Sunward Recommended Oil Oil type and specification Engine oil Engine oil SAE CI-4 15W-40 Gear oil Power train oil GL-5 75 W80 (Sunward genuine) Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil L-HM46 anti-wear (Sunward genuine) Coolant Non-Amine Engine Coolant (FD-2B HEC-II-40) (Sunward genuine)

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 6. TROUBLESHOOTING If malfunction occurs, stop machine immediately, analyze the reason and adjust or repair the machine as following methods, objects and order. Only authorized people can disassemble and repair the hydraulic parts, please consult with manufacturer if mentioned works is necessary.
  • Page 118 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 1． Corresponding pilot valve 1． Repair malfunction Slewing platform don’t slew, 2． Consult with your dealer 2． Hydraulic motor malfunction slew slowly, or slew not 3． Slewing retarder malfunction 3． Consult with your dealer smoothly.
  • Page 119 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Fuse Location and Function SWE18UF Cigar lighter Solenoid valve Electric horn, heating system Wiper Working light Meter Engine Indoor lamp （Sequence: from left to right）...

  • Page 120: Technical Parameters

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 7. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS...

  • Page 121: Parameters

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 7.1 PARAMETERS E n g i n e … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Y A N M A R w a t e r - c o o l i n g d i e s e l e n g i n e M o d e l …...
  • Page 122 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF O i l c o o l i n g d e v i c e m o d e l … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 8 4 2 . 1 5 5 . 0 0 0 0 F a n d r i v e …...

  • Page 123: Dimension & Work Parameters

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 7.2 DIMENSION & WORK PARAMETERS (1) Dimension model SWE18UF parameter Outline dimension(length × width × height) 3582X990X2350 Wheel base 1210 Length of track 1538 Platform ground clearance Tail swing radius Chassis width 990/1320 Dimension Track width...
  • Page 124 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (2) Work Parameters Model SWE18UF Parameter 1150 Arm length 3582X990X2350 Outline dimension(length × width × height) 3525 3460 Max. digging height 2500 2430 Max. dumping height 2410 2210 Max. digging depth 1675 1550 Max. vertical digging depth...
  • Page 125 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF (3) Noise & Vibration Description 1. According to ISO3744 & ISO6395, the machine fulfills the requirements of the Directive 2000/14/EC and the directive 2005/88/EC, the description about noise and vibration are as below: Machine noise：L = 93dB 2.

  • Page 126: Appendix

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 8 APPENDIX 8.1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 127: Electrical Component

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 8.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT Component Component Component Oil-level sensor Meter Fusible line Water-temp sensor Working light Pressure(optional) Battery Battery main switch Relay Generator Engine pressure Electric oil pump sensor Starting motor Pilot safety switch Plateau module...

  • Page 128: Hydraulic Schematic

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 8.3 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Load Sensing System...
  • Page 129 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Throttling System...

  • Page 130: Hydraulic Component

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 8.4 HYDRAULIC COMPONENT Component Component filter Diesel engine element——air port Oil tank Gear pump Main valve block Pilot filter element Central swivel joint Pilot solenoid valve Travel driving part Dual-speed solenoid valve Dozer cylinder Main valve---- Travel RH joystick(pilot valve)—-boom +...

  • Page 131: Operation Instruction Of Auxiliary Circuits

     Please consult Sunward dealer before installing optional parts；  Don’t use other option attachment which is not agreed by Sunward or Sunward dealer, or it will shorten the service life of the machine and cause other safety problems. ...

  • Page 132: Hydraulic Hammer Breaker

    9.3 HYDRAULIC HAMMER BREAKER 1. Different models of Excavator is installed with different types of hydraulic hammer breaker, before mounting hydraulic hammer breaker, please consult Sunward to confirm the mountable model. 9.3.1 Main Use of Hydraulic Hammer Breaker Stone crush...
  • Page 133 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Unfold the pedal for preventing accidental operation before working. Step on the right side of control pedal, the hammer breaker begins to work. In order to prevent accidental operation, please cover the protective plate up when there is no need to operate...

  • Page 134: Operation Key Points Of Hydraulic Breaker

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 9.3.3 Operation Key Points of Hydraulic Breaker 错误 wrong (1) Cap the pipe end of arm and dismantle the hammer breaker when not use. (2) Install plugs for hose ends to prevent dirt. (3) Store some spare caps and plugs for necessary use.

  • Page 135: Safe Operation Of Hydraulic Hammer Breaker

    Please stop operation when oil tube vibrates too much. When high and low pressure oil tube of hammer breaker vibrate excessively, that should be disassembled and repaired, please contact with designated Sunward after-sale service station. Forbid empty hitting Stop the striking on the moment once the rock is broken, because continuous empty-hitting may not only damage the drill rod and flat pins, and the load bearing mechanism.
  • Page 136 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Do not continue to hit over 1 minute When the hammer breaker continues to hit over 1 minute at the same place, if the rock still not be crushed, replace hit point to hit again. The drill rod will be abraded fast if the striking is kept at one point continuously.

  • Page 137: Replacing Hydraulic Oil And Filter Element

    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF 9.3.5 Replacing Hydraulic Oil and Filter Element When using a hydraulic hammer breaker, hydraulic oil will go bad quicker than daily excavation, so replace hydraulic oil and element more frequently to avoid the damage of...
  • Page 138 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF Always operate the clamp breaker on flat ground and never on slopes. It’s forbidden to transport fragments with the clamp breaker. The hydraulic system may be polluted and go bad quicker if installing the clamp breaker instead of the bucket too frequently.

  • Page 139: Manufacturer Information

    SWE18UF 10 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Company： SUNWARD INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. Trade mark： Add：Sunward Industrial Park, No.1335 Liangtang Road (E), Xingsha, Changsha, Hunan, China Sales hotline：400-887-6230; Service hotline：400-887-8230 Maintenance point：Our office in various provinces and cities of China Distributor information Distributor :...
  • Page 140 INTELLIGENT NO.13A,JALAN 5/1.KOTA mal2@sunward.cc (M) SDN. BHD. DAMANSARA,PJU 5,47810,PETALING JAYA SELANGOR. Cô ng ty TNHH SUNWARD lo 33, biet thu 1, ban dao linh dam, phuong vnm1@sunward.cc Việt Nam hoanh liet, quan hoang mai, hanoi, vietnam SUNWARD EUROPE HEAVY Nijverheidspark...

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