• Do not remove this manual from this machine. • If this manual is lost, damaged or unreadable, order a replacement from your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • This manual is a part of this machine and should be transferred with the machine to new users or owners.
[IMPORTANT INFORMATION] The copyright of this manual belongs to KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. Copy, reproduction, distribution, and delivery (including these actions on the Internet) of all or part of this manual are prohibited without permission of KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
Never use the machine for any purpose other than the above applications. If you use the attachment which KOBELCO did not supply, read, understand and follow the safety messages and instructions in the applicable manual described by the attachment manufacturer.
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[IMPORTANT INFORMATION] BREAK-IN OPERATION Prior to shipment, this machine was inspected and adjusted by KOBELCO. Future performance and service life of this machine depends on how the machine is operated during the break-in period. Hour Meter Load Status Less than 10 hours...
[IMPORTANT INFORMATION] WARRANTY This machine is warranted as per the standard warranty. In case of any failures are proved to be KOBELCO's responsibility, KOBELCO will repair or replace any parts or components for free of charge to the extent specified in the standard warranty.
• Always replace any safety label that is damaged or missing. If a safety label is attached to a part that is replaced, you will need to install a safety label on the replacement part. Your KOBELCO authorized dealer can provide new safety labels.
PAY ATTENTION TO FALLING MATERIALS AND FLYING DEBRIS To prevent serious injury or death, confirm the appropriate cab guards are installed for your task and for the attachment /equipment prior to operation. If needed, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer before starting work.
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If the machine movement does not match the card displayed in the cab, change the card so as to match the machine control pattern. If any issue is found, do not operate machine until the issue had been corrected. If needed, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer.
Thoroughly clean and inspect the machine. If any issues are found, always lubricate, repair, or replace any machine parts and systems prior to restarting the machine. As needed, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. If the machine is stored in cold climates, it may be necessary to remove the batteries from the machine and store them in a warm, well ventilated area.
If any issues are found, always contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer before repairing or replacing any machine parts and systems prior to restarting the machine.
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Consult with your KOBELCO authorized dealer if damage or deformation of the hoses or piping is found. The hoses in below-mentioned conditions are required to be replaced.
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If it is disassembled, the spring will eject from the assembly and may result in severe personal injury or death. If there is an issue with the recoil spring assembly, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for repair. BEFORE HAMMERING METAL PINS, TEETH OR BEARINGS Always wear required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses when using hammers, as metal fragments or other objects can fly and cause serious personal injury.
Contact manufacturer, or authorized KOBELCO dealer before welding on machine. Welding could damage wires, electronic processors, hoses, and tubes. Any welding on structural parts (as undercarriage, upper frame, equipment parts,...) should only be done by the manufacturer, or authorized KOBELCO dealer. Welding performed by others will void the warranty for your machine.
• Keep fire and other ignition sources away from the accumulator or gas spring. • Never throw accumulator or gas spring into fire. • Ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer to vent the gas from the accumulator or to remove the gas spring before disposal.
• Since the controller is equipped in the cab and the engine, do not splash water, dirt, or drinking water etc on it. It may cause failure of the machine. • When the controller warning is displayed on the gauge cluster, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. For warning, see "WARNING DISPLAY SCREEN" in Chapter 2.
If the warning is displayed on the multi-display when the engine is running or when the engine switch is turned ON, loosen the radiator cap and pour coolant to the neck of the radiator cap. Then contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the display status of the multi-display on the gauge cluster. When the warning is displayed on the multi-display, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection. Make sure the pilot control shut-off lever is in the "LOCKED"...
• Inspection with the engine running shall be done by a person other than the operator and the operator shall stay seated during inspection. • When the warning is displayed on the multi-display, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection. Color classification for identifying the exhaust gas state (After warming-up at no load)
USE OUR GENUINE PARTS • For replacement of parts, grease and oil, be sure to use KOBELCO genuine parts. Use grease and oil with the specified viscosity depending on the ambient temperature. • Store containers of greases and oils in a clean room to keep them away from dust and water.
Inspect the external appearance of the DPF including the emission sensor and the differential pressure sensor. For inspection and replacement, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • Replace DPF every 6,000 hours. For replacement, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. 4.3.5 PRECAUTIONS OF USING DPF USE SPECIFIED FUEL ONLY Use the specified fuel described in "LUBRICANT, FUEL &...
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[4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE] When replacing and refilling the long life hydraulic oil, use the oil specified by KOBELCO. When non-specified hydraulic oil is used or mixed, the performance decreases and the replacement interval of hydraulic oil needs to be shortened.
ABOUT USE OF BIO-OIL (BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL) 4.6.1 GREASE AND OIL FOR USE Regarding greases and oils for use, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer. 4.6.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BIO-OIL • When charging bio-oil to a machine using conventional mineral oil, perform flushing three times. Without flushing, the mineral oil in the circuit is not completely cleaned and the effect of biodegradability cannot be expected.
The machine can be used economically if the maintenance parts are changed properly and timely. The part numbers are subject to change without notice. When placing an order of parts, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for the part numbers. MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST...
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Checking each part for oil and fuel leakage Checking each part for water leakage Checking electrical system Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection and adjustment of the items marked with *. FUEL SYSTEM Every Every Every Every...
Repair or replacement of the rubber crawler shoes is required if the following conditions are observed. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for repair or replacement. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for judgement of replacement or repair of the rubber track shoe. LUG HEIGHT •...
•It is very dangerous to splash the grease in other than the procedure described in "Removing rubber crawler shoe" in the next page. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for repair if the rubber crawler shoe is not loosened. Wash to remove any sand and soil around the crawlers before replacement, inspection and adjustment.
• When replacing the O-ring or gasket, check the fitting condition at the mounting surface to prevent it from being twisted and broken. • Check drain engine oil, and if metal chips or powder is found in the oil, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer/distributor.
Hydraulic oil before filtration inside the filter contains dirt. When taking out the return filter, do not return the hydraulic oil remaining in the filter back to the tank. • As for the return filter element kit to be replaced, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for the part number and then place an order.
If air remains inside the coolant circuit, it will lead to damage of the machine. Perform the work according to the procedure and do not allow the air to remain inside the coolant circuit. Use the KOBELCO genuine antifreeze at 50 % concentration. Use clean water such as tap water for the water to be mixed with the antifreeze.
Replace the oil after 500 hours of operation has been reached for the first time. • Check the drain oil, and if metal chips or powder is found in the oil, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • Dispose of the drain waste oil properly as industrial waste.
The service life of DPF may be shortened before reaching the standard replacement time. Replacing DPF If the manual regeneration warning is displayed frequently, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. Washing injector Wash it with the dedicated fuel additive every 1000 hrs. or 12 months.
STRICTLY OBSERVE TRANSPORTATION RELATED LAWS AND REGULATIONS When performing transportation, contact the nearest KOBELCO branch or sales office. • When transporting this machine with a trailer, etc., consider the width, height, length and mass of the machine. The transportation mass and dimension vary depending on the type of shoe and the specifications of the attachment.
• Stop the engine and move the pilot control shut-off lever to the "LOCKED" position. • Be sure to check the lifting points for failures such as deformation or cracks before performing a lifting work. If any failures are found, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection. 5.3.2 SELECTION OF LIFTING TOOLS •...
PAY ATTENTION TO FALLING MATERIALS AND FLYING DEBRIS To prevent serious injury or death, confirm the appropriate cab guards are installed for your task and for the attachment /equipment prior to operation. If needed, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer before starting work.
To extend the service life of hydraulic components, replace the hydraulic oil and the filter elements, at the following intervals. As for the return filter element kit to be replaced, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for the part number and then place an order.
7.8.6 HANDLING AT IN-SEASON/OFF-SEASON IN-SEASON To use the air conditioner for a long time comfortably, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection and maintenance of the air conditioner at the beginning of in-season of cooling. OFF-SEASON During off-season, operate the air conditioner at least once a week for several minutes.
• Operate the air conditioner at least once every week for several minutes to rotate the compressor regardless of the season. This can prevent refrigerant gas from leaking through the compressor seal. • If an oil stain is found around a pipe joint, it is a sign of gas leakage. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for inspection.
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