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Kubota ACHILLES A16SE Owner's Handbook Manual

Kubota ACHILLES A16SE Owner's Handbook Manual

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VERSION 09042022
POWER BY
A16SE
CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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  • Page 1 VERSION 09042022 POWER BY A16SE CRAWLER EXCAVATOR OWNER’S HANDBOOK...
  • Page 2 NOTE PAGE...
  • Page 3 LIST OF ABBREVIATION Abbreviations Description American Petroleum Institute ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA CECE Committee for European Construction Machinery German Institute for Standards, Federal Republic of Germany European Standard FOPS Falling Object Protection System Front “Front” means the front view towards the boom and dozer High speed International Organization for Standardization...
  • Page 4 GENERAL SYMBOLS The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to simplify the operation of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective descriptions. “ Bucket dump Safety alert Symbol ” Boom swing (left) Warning lamp “Fuel level too low”...
  • Page 5 FOREWORD ACHILLES MACHINERY AUSTRALIA In this Operating Manual, the operation, repair, lubrication, maintenance, adjustment and of A18 hydraulic excavator are introduced so as to troubleshooting provide its operators with basic knowledge for efficient, economical and proper operating of the excavator. Before operating the excavator, operators must read this Manual carefully and completely so as to guarantee correct and standardized operation.
  • Page 6 SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry’s “Safety Alert Symbol”, is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TWO PATTERN SELECTION SAFE OPERATION ....1 SYSTEM (TPSS) ....31 OPERATION OFTHE BOOM ..32 DEALER SERVICE....13 OPERATION OFTHE ARM ..32 OPERATION OF BUCKET ..33 TECHNICAL DATA ....14 SWIVEL (UNIT SWING) OPERATION ....33 Operating Instructions BOOM SWING OPERATION ..
  • Page 8 EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS ... 56 EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS ... 59 EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS .. 62 EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS OR ONCE AYEAR ....63 EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS .. 63 ANNUAL SERVICING .... 64 BIENNIAL SERVICING... 64 OTHER SERVICING ....
  • Page 9 Hydraulic system structure of excavator...

  • Page 12: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION The best insurance against accidents is to abide by the safety regulations. Read and understand this section carefully, before operating the excavator. Every user, however experienced, should carefully read and understand this section and those of the attachments and accessories before taking the excavator into operation.
  • Page 13 6. Track can be set at the narrow width. (830mm) standard width. (1030mm). (for details see “OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE AND DOZER”) Do not operate in narrow track width 830mm, it makes risk of the excavator tipping over, operate always in standard track width 1030mm, except to pass through narrow space on a even ground.
  • Page 14 2. STARTING OF THE EXCAVATOR 11. Do not allow passengers to get on any part of the excavator seat throughout Get into and out of the machine safely. operation. Always face the machine. Always use 12. Check mechanical parts for correct handrails and available steps and keep adjustments and wear.
  • Page 15 Do not run the engine in closed or badly Never allow children to operate the ventilated rooms. Carbon monoxide is machine even under adult supervision. colorless, odorless and deadly. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the attachments. Use extra caution when backing up.
  • Page 16 4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT Do not brake abruptly with the excavator OF THE EXCAVATOR loaded. Mortal accidents could happen. If the excavator is used to tow another Observe all regulations concerning the machine, the load must be smaller than transport of excavators on public roads.
  • Page 17 To avoid short-circuiting the battery, 13. Use a face mask or eye protection to always remove the earth cable first and protect the eyes and respiratory system attach the plus cable first. against dust and other foreign particles. Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at hand at all times.
  • Page 18 6. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS (1) Code No. RA238-5748-2 (2) Code No. RA228-5733-1...
  • Page 19 (1) Code No. RC418-5753-2 (2) Code No. RA228-5762-1 (3) Code No. RD517-5795-2 [Both sides]...
  • Page 20 (1) Code No. RC418-5728-4 (2) Code No. RC418-5727-4 (3) Code No. RD809-5736-1 (4) Code No. RD809-5738-2 (5) Code No. RA228-5751-2 1BAAAARAP1000...
  • Page 21 (1) Code No. RC108-5718-1 (2) Code No. RA228-5728-2 [Both sides] (4) Code No. RA228-5776-1 (6) Code No. RC108-5796-1 (3) Code No. RD148-5736-1 [Both sides] Diesel fuel only No fire (5) Code No. 68328-5735-1 [Both sides] (7) Code No. RB419-5796-2 [Both sides]...
  • Page 22 (1) Code No. RB238-5737-1 (2) Code No. RC418-5737-2 (3) Code No. TC030-4958-1 (4) Code No. RC108-5754-1 1BAAAAQAP0860 7. CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS (1) Keep danger, warning and caution labels, clean and free from obstructing material. (2) Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. (3) Replace damaged or missing danger, warning and caution labels with new labels from your ACHILLES dealer.

  • Page 24: Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE Your ACHILLES dealer is always ready to help so that your excavator offers the best performance. After having carefully read this manual, you will realize that much of the routine maintenance can be done by yourself. Your ACHILLES dealer responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Model name A14SE Type Canopy Operating weight lbs.(kg) 3704 (1800) (including operator's) Water cooled diesel engine with 3 cylinders Type KUBOTA D722 Model name Total displacement 898 (54.8) Engine cc (cu.in) Engine power 13.9 (18.8) kW(Hp) SAE gross Rated speed...

  • Page 26: Before Start

    TILTING THE SEAT BEFORE START CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Lock the lever for attachment DAILY CHECKS control when tilting the seat. In order to avoid damage, it is important to To tilt the seat forward, pull the seat tilting check the condition of the excavator before lock lever and tilt the seat forward.
  • Page 28 To close the rear bonnet, make sure the left bonnet is locked, unlock the lock lever and push the rear bonnet until it clicks into position. To lock the bonnet, turn the starter key counterclockwise to the horizontal position. (1) Key (A) “Lock”...
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  • Page 30: Handlingthe Safety Devices

    HANDLING THE SAFETY DEVICES  Control lever lock CAUTION  When the excavator is not used or left unattended, be sure to place the lock lever in "Lock" position . The attachment control lever lock is located on the left side. (1) Lock lever for attachment (A) “Lock”...

  • Page 31: Operation Of The Engine

    OPERATION OF THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Read “SAFE OPERATION” at CAUTION the beginning of this operator's To avoid personal injury: manual.  The operator should  Obey the danger, warning and depend solely on the alarm caution labels on the excavator.

  • Page 32: Starting The Engine Under Cold Conditions

     Precautions in case of overheat IMPORTANT:  Let the engine warm up after start- up for approx. 10 minutes under CAUTION load conditions. If the hydraulic fluid  Do not open the radiator cap temperature is too low, the operations during and just after operation.

  • Page 33: Starting With An Auxiliary Battery

    STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Battery gases can explode. Do not smoke and keep sparks and flames away.  Do not start the engine with an auxiliary battery if excavator (1) Low battery battery is frozen. (2) Auxiliary battery ...

  • Page 34: Excavator Operation

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION CONTROL OBSERVATIONS DURING  Oil Change in the Run-in Stage The lubrication oil plays a specific and OPERATION important role during the run-in phase of the excavator. The numerous movable parts are  Stop the Engine immediately if: not yet run-in, so many fine metal particles ...
  • Page 35 1. Adjusting the Operator’s Seat 2. Bring the lock lever into the  Operator's Seat "Unlock" position. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury:  Make sure that the seat is  Check safety features all around completely secured after each the excavator.
  • Page 36 Working Light Switch If the key in “RUN” position, the lights can be switched on by pressing the switch. (1) Working light switch  Night operation CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Visibility is reduced in darkness, so that the working light alone is not enough. Prepare additional lighting, observe safety rules as well as special regulations for night work.

  • Page 37: Operation Ofthe Boom

    IMPORTANT: When lowering the boom, make sure  that it does not hit the dozer and that the bucket teeth do not touch the dozer. OPERATION OF THE ARM Pull back the attachment control lever and the arm will be pulled in. To move the arm out, push the control lever towards the front.

  • Page 38: Operation Of Bucket

    OPERATION OF BUCKET SWIVEL (UNIT SWING) OPERATION To dig using the bucket, move the right CAUTION attachment control lever from the neutral To avoid personal injury: position left. Moving the control lever right,  When working groups, moves the bucket outwards and dumps its always let the others know contents.

  • Page 39: Boom Swing Operation

    BOOM SWING OPERATION Step on the left side of the pedal to swing the boom to the left. Step on the right side of the pedal to swing the boom to the right. (1) Boom swing pedal (A) Swing to left (B) Swing to right...

  • Page 40: Operation Of Track Width Change And Dozer

    OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH Push the control lever forward..The track width increases (830 mm to CHANGE AND DOZER 1030 mm)]. Pull the control lever backward..The track width reduces (1030 mm to CAUTION 830 mm)]. To avoid personal injury: ...
  • Page 41  Adjustment of the Dozer Width  Operation of the Dozer For changing from standard width to narrow NOTE: width:  While operating the dozer, the track width Pull out the fixing pin (2) and remove the change / dozer select Button must be set extension dozer (1).

  • Page 42: Driving

    DRIVING WARNING To avoid personal injury or death:  Before starting engine, make sure that no one is near the excavator.  Before operating the excavator, check the track direction. (Idler and dozer to the front of the excavator). (A) ”Front” ...
  • Page 43 To lock the swing frame with the track  Drive Levers (Right, Left) frame, engage the swing lock pin. Adjust the engine speed from idling to WARNING an intermediate speed. To avoid personal injury or death: Unlock the lock lever for attachment ...

  • Page 44: Turns

    TURNS  CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Do not change direction on steep slopes, or the excavator could tip over.  Before changing direction, beware of people in the working area.  Pivot Turn NOTE:  Movement illustrated shows turning directions with the dozer in the front.
  • Page 45  Change of Direction while Travelling  Spin Turn While travelling forwards, bring the left When both drive levers are activated in (right) drive lever in the neutral position; the opposite directions, both track will the excavator will turn to the left (right). rotate with the same speed but in opposite directions.

  • Page 46: Up And Downhill Travelling

    UP AND DOWNHILL TRAVELLING PARKING ON A SLOPE CAUTION WARNING To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury or death:  Before travelling  When the excavator is parked downhill, be sure to be in or left unattended on a slope, standard track width [49in.

  • Page 47: Important Information On Excavator Operation

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON  If the water or mud level reaches higher than the top of the tracks, the swivel EXCAVATOR OPERATION bearing, swivel motor gear and ring gear may be exposed to mud, water and other foreign objects.  Do not try to crush concrete or boulders The excavator must be properly pressure using side swings with the bucket.

  • Page 48: Transporting The Excavator On A Truck

    TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK  Transporting on a Truck DANGER To avoid personal injury or death:  No directional changes should WARNING be made when the excavator is To avoid personal injury or death: on the ramp. Should a change ...
  • Page 49 For additional safety, use blocks or supports under the ramps and the truck bed. Align the ramps and the tracks then drive the excavator slowly up the ramps. After ensuring that the tracks are completely on the truck bed, swivel the upper body around to the back of the truck.

  • Page 50: Lifting Of The Excavator

    LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR  Safety Aspects when Lifting with DANGER Cables or Straps To avoid personal injury or death:  The correct instructions for Abide by following steps when lifting: safe handling are described Do not lift loads that exceed the here.
  • Page 51  Lifting Procedure Excavator WARNING To avoid personal injury or death.  Do not use the hooks on the roof of canopy and cabin for lifting the excavator.  General guidelines for lifting Lifting position. (see illustration) 1) Pull in the boom towards rear. 2) Pull in the arm completely.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Hour meter indicator Ref. Checkpoints Interval Measures page 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 1000 2000 1 Fuel check Daily check check Daily check 2 Engine oil change every 250 hrs check Daily check 3 Hydraulic oil** change...
  • Page 53 IMPORTANT: ⦿ First operation  * Clean the air filter more frequently if used in dusty conditions. With heavy soiling, replace the filter. ** When using a hydraulic breaker, change hydraulic oil and return filter according to the table on “Hydraulic Oil Change (Including Exchange of the Suction Filter in the Hydraulic Tank)”...

  • Page 54: Daily Checks

    DAILY CHECKS NOTE:  Before delivery coolant were filled with 50 % water and 50 % antifreeze. For your own safety and to assure the long life of your machine, a careful check should  Check Fuel Level be made before each operation. CAUTION ...
  • Page 55 If necessary, open the tank cap and add  Check Engine Oil Level fuel. CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Stop the engine and remove Fuel tank capacity 17 L the key before checking the oil level. NOTE: Insert the engine oil dipstick fully into the ...
  • Page 56  Check Hydraulic Oil Level Should the oil level be too low, fill oil through the oil port before starting the engine. This step is important for the CAUTION protection of the hydraulic system. To avoid personal injury:  First lower all attachments on the ground then stop the (1) Specified oil level...
  • Page 57  Lubrication Points CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  First lower all attachments on the ground then stop the engine and remove the key.  While greasing, take care not to step on the bucket teeth.  When doing excavation work in water, generously grease the following points.
  • Page 58  Cleaning of Engine and Electrical  Check Radiator and Oil Cooler Wiring CAUTION To avoid personal injury: CAUTION  Always stop the engine and To avoid personal injury: remove the key before checking  Always stop the engine and the radiator and the oil cooler.

  • Page 59: Regular Checks And Maintenance Work

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.  Battery Charging When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge the battery as CAUTION early as possible.
  • Page 60  Inspection and Cleaning of the Air  Air Filter Maintenance Filter Element Open the engine bonnet and remove the CAUTION dust-cover. Take out only outer element, To avoid personal injury: clean element, case interior  Wear eye protection. reassemble. During reassembly, take care to install the dust-cover so that its TOP mark (arrow) faces up-wards.

  • Page 61: Every 200 Service Hours

    EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS Do all 50 and 100 hour servicing at the same Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time. time.  Engine Oil Change (First Engine  Greasing of the Swing Bearing Change after Service...
  • Page 62  Checking the Fan Belt Tension (1) Engine oil dipstick (A) Required level  Check and adjustment of the fan belt tension Let the engine idle for approx. 5 min. Check the engine oil level. To check the CAUTION engine oil level, insert the engine oil To avoid personal injury: dipstick completely into the respective ...
  • Page 63 IMPORTANT:  Replacing Engine Oil Filter  If the engine is run with a loose fan (First Engine Oil Filter Change belt, the belt could slip and cause after 50 Service Hours) overheating of the engine or insufficient Replace the oil filter cartridge at the battery charging.

  • Page 64: Every 500 Service Hours

    EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS  Replacing of Fuel Filter CAUTION Do all 50-, 100- and 250-hour servicing at To avoid personal injury: the same time.  Keep fire away. Close the cock of the water separator. Remove the filter with the supplied filter wrench.
  • Page 65  Replacing Hydraulic Return Filter  Battery Service Element (first replacement after DANGER 250 service hours) To avoid the possibility of a battery explosion: refillable type CAUTION battery, follow the instructions To avoid personal injury: below.  Remove the oil filter only after ...

  • Page 66: Every 1000 Service Hours

    EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS Remove the drain plug on the underside of the hydraulic tank and drain the oil. Do all 50, 100-, 200-, 250- and 500-hour servicing at the same time. Remove the cover of the hydraulic tank. With a fork wrench or similar, remove (A) Oil and exchange the suction filter.

  • Page 67: Every 1000 Service Hours Or Once Ayear

    EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS OR  Hydraulic Oil Check with Hydraulic Breakers ONCE A YEAR The hydraulic oil change after 1000 operating hours in the operator's manual is based on  Replacing Air Filter Element normal excavator work. Following inspection Open the engine bonnet and remove the measures are valid when hydraulic breakers dust-cover.

  • Page 68: Annual Servicing

    ANNUAL SERVICING  Changing Radiator Coolant (In case of long-life coolant fluid) Stop the engine then remove the key and  Electrical Wiring and Fuses wait until it has cooled down completely. Check the terminals periodically for proper Open the drain plug on the bottom of the connections.

  • Page 69: Other Servicing

    OTHER SERVICING approx. 0.71 US gal (2.7 L) (Reserve tank: Coolant volumes approx. 0.16 US gal (0.6 L)  Cleaning the Track Frame Slide Pipes When the slide pipes of the track frame are IMPORTANT: clogged or adhered with soil or sand, clean ...

  • Page 71: Other Adjustments And Replacements

    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT OF TRACKS Fill up the excavator with fuel.  To loosen the tracks, follow the following Turn the starter key to the “RUN” procedure: position. fuel system will CAUTION automatically be purged within one To avoid personal injury: minute.
  • Page 72 Tension the tracks as specified: Apply grease (2) to the grease nipple (1). (1) Grease nipple (2) Grease gun (1) Seam (Mark “oo”) (A) 0.4 to 0.6 in. (10 to 15 mm) IMPORTANT: Tension the track in the lifted position, so that the distance "A" ...

  • Page 73: Exchange Of Bucket Teeth And Side Cutters

    EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH  Special Information when Using Rubber Tracks AND SIDE CUTTERS [JPN BUCKET When turning, make a slow swing turn. VERSION] Avoid spin turns to lessen lug wear and entry of dirt.  Bucket Tooth Replacement The relief valve may be activated if too much dirt and sand clog the tracks.
  • Page 75  Service hour meter When the hour meter has counted up to the hours circled in the maintenance list below, the message appears. The message shows up as follows. Hour meter indicator Check points Measures Interval 100 250 300 500 550 600 750 800 1000 every 500 hrs Engine oil or every 1 year...

  • Page 76: Operation Under Cold Weather Conditions

    OPERATION UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS PREPARATION FOR OPERATION IN PROCEDURE AFTER DONE WORK COLD WEATHER Clean the excavator thoroughly after work and wipe dry. Otherwise mud and earth on Replace engine oil and hydraulic oil with the tracks could freeze if the temperature those of viscosities suitable for cold drops below the 0ºC mark.

  • Page 77: Long Storage

    LONG STORAGE CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Do not clean the excavator with the engine running.  To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation.  When storing, remove the key from the starter switch to avoid unauthorized persons from operating the excavator and getting injured....
  • Page 78 Periodic replacement of important component parts To ensure safety in operation, you are strongly requested to inspect and service the machine at regular intervals. For added safety, ask your ACHILLES dealer to replace the following important component parts. These parts are prone to degradation in material or subject to wear and tear with time. It is difficult to judge how much they have been affected at regular inspection.

  • Page 79: Recommended Oils

    RECOMMENDED OILS IMPORTANT 1. Before delivery, the hydraulic oil used was an ISO 46 viscosity grade. 2. Use engine oil API service classification CD, CE or CF. 3. Use SAE 90 (API, CLA/GL5) as drive unit oil for all seasons. Application Viscosity Shell Mobil...

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