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Manual Keep this manual with machine at all times XL4310V (Skimmer Boom) S/N 4310000015 80644011 Original Issue March 28th, 2018 This manual, and all manuals for the Gradall Hydraulic Excavator product line, can be viewed or downloaded, free-of-charge, at www.mygradall.com...
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Due to continuous product improvements, Gradall Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact Gradall Industries, Inc.
Inc. or the local authorized Gradall representative for information regarding safety- related bulletins which may have been issued for this product. Gradall Industries, Inc. sends safety related bulletins to the owner of record of this machine. Contact Gradall Industries, Inc. to ensure that the current owner records are updated and accurate.
Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision Log Read This First Operator Qualifications ............b Modifications ..............b Other Publications Available ..........c Table of Contents Section 1 - General Safety Practices 1.1 Hazard Classification System ..........1-1 Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words ....1-1 1.2 General Precautions ............1-1 1.3 Operation Safety ..............1-2...
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Table of Contents 3.2 Checks Before Operation ............ 3-3 3.3 Brake System ..............3-4 3.4 Travel Modes............... 3-5 Moving Machine Less than 4.6m (5 yds)......3-5 Over-the-Road Travel............. 3-5 3.5 Engine Shutdown ..............3-6 3.6 Parking the Excavator ............3-7 Precaution ..............
Section 1 - General Safety Practices SECTION 1 - GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words DANGER OW0010 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING OW0021 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could...
Section 1 - General Safety Practices OPERATION SAFETY Electrical Hazards 10 FT (3 M) OAC0330 • This machine is not insulated and does not provide protection from contact or being near electrical current. • NEVER operate the excavator in an area where overhead power lines, overhead or underground cables, or other power sources may exist without ensuring the appropriate power or utility company de-energizes the lines.
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Swing Hazards OAC0340 • Keep others away from machine while in operation. Ensure others are clear of the swing radius prior to swinging upperstructure. • Never carry a water can, equipment, or other worker’s tools or personal items on the machine.
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Section 1 - General Safety Practices OAC1240 • The circle of safety is a circle around the excavator with the boom at full extension. • Establish and inform others of the circle of safety. Keep others from entering into the circle of safety. 80644011...
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Slip and Fall Hazard OAC0350 • Always maintain 3-point contact using proper hand holds and steps provided when mounting or dismounting. Never grab control levers or steering wheel when mounting or dismounting machine. • Repair or replace damaged steps and grab handles. •...
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Crush Hazards OAC1250 • Do not lean on boom or reach into boom holes, bucket linkage or boom rollers until the attachment or boom is resting on the ground and the engine is stopped. •...
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Section 1 - General Safety Practices OAC1020 • Never permit anyone under boom, attachment or load. Rest boom or attachment on ground and stop engine before permitting anyone to work beneath boom or behind cradle. 80644011...
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Travel Hazards OAC0710 • Look out for and avoid other personnel, machinery and vehicles in the area. Use a spotter if you do not have a clear view. • Before moving be sure of a clear path for chassis, boom and counterweight and sound horn.
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Tip Over Hazard • Understand how to properly use the capacity chart located in cab. Do not exceed rated lift capacity. Plan the lift to be sure it can be performed safely. • Maintain proper tire pressure at all times. •...
• DO NOT operate machine in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. • DO NOT operate the machine in hazardous environments unless approved for that purpose by Gradall and site owner. Sparks from the electrical system and the engine exhaust can cause an explosion.
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Section 1 - General Safety Practices Hydraulic Fluid OAC1260 • DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks. Wear appropriate equipment to protect yourself from spraying fluid. If fluid is injected into the skin seek medical attention immediately. •...
Section 1 - General Safety Practices Battery OAC1270 • Keep sparks, flames and lighted material away from batteries. Explosive gases could cause death or serious injury. Dust Hazard OAC0660 • Repeated or substantial breathing of hazardous dusts, including crystalline silica, could cause fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis.
Section 1 - General Safety Practices PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Wear all the protective clothing and personal safety devices issues to you or called for by job conditions. You may need: • Hard hat • Safety shoes • Safety glasses, goggles or face shield •...
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls SECTION 2 - PRE-OPERATION AND CONTROLS PRE-OPERATION CHECKS & INSPECTION Note: Complete all required maintenance before operating unit. FALL HAZARD. Use extreme caution when checking WARNING items beyond your normal reach. Use an approved ladder.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls WALK-AROUND INSPECTION Before conducting the walk around inspection, make sure the engine is off and the transmission is in neutral with the park brake engaged. Begin your walk-around inspection at item 1, as noted below. Continue to your right, checking each item in sequence.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls • Battery cables tight, no visible damage or corrosion. Battery box cover properly latched. • Transmission - no leaks. 6. Air Cleaner - Air cleaner element condition indicator, check for clogged condition. Replace element as required. 7.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls SAFETY DECALS Ensure all DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional decals and proper capacity charts are legible and in place. Clean and replace as required. Decal Locations Note: Location of decals may differ depending on machine. The illustrations shown are for reference only, and may not represent actual machine build.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls CAB COMPONENTS OAD0041 80644011...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls 1. Air Diffuser Vents 2. Manual Drawer (under operator seat): Keep Operator & Safety Manual with machine at all times. 3. Steering Wheel: Turn steering wheel to left or right to steer the machine in the corresponding direction.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls CAB CONTROLS & INDICATORS Electronic Monitoring Unit OAD0260 1. Digital Display: See “Electronic Monitoring Unit Digital Display” on page 2-10 2. Ignition: Key Activated. See page 2-29 for details. 3. Joystick Control Pattern Selection Switch: (This switch is inactive for this machine) 80644011...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Electronic Monitoring Unit Digital Display User Interface - Work Mode OAD0320 1. Visual Display (Work Mode): See page 2-11 for details. 2. Green Visual Indicator: Illuminated when no alarms are present. 3. Orange Visual Indicator: Illuminated when CAN fault is detected. See pages 2-12 &...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Visual Display (Work Mode) After a “welcome” screen, the visual display is shown as illustrated below. HOURS FUEL OPER A 99999.9 999.9 OIL PRESS ENG SPEED SYSTEM OK OAD0760 1. Machine Hours 2. Fuel Gauge 3.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls System Status The System Status bar is used to display machine system status. When the machine system is functioning normally, “SYSTEM OK” is displayed. When the machine system has an alarm or fault present, it will display along with other alarms of the same level.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls System Status Alarms Messages to be displayed on the system status bar and the visual and audible actions are described as follows: The “Buzzer” column indicates the behavior of the audible alarm. The “Reset Freq” column indicates the length of time an alarm can be silenced before the audible alarm returns if condition is still present.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Inducement Screen When an inducement warning/alarm is active, access the inducement screen by pressing keypad inputs “2” and “3” simultaneously. The following images are examples of inducement screen displays: WARNING Incorrect Consumption Temp. Override of Derate DEF LEVEL 100.0% Time to derate...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Inducement Reason The header of the inducement screen indicates if there is a warning or alarm active, followed by the inducement reason, which can be any of the following: • Reagent Level Low • Incorrect Quality •...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Activating Menu Mode Menu Mode allows the operator to set preferences to what and how basic information on the electronic monitoring unit is displayed. To enter Menu Mode, press and hold Keypad Input “1” and “2” until display menu changes (approx.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Visual Display (Menu Mode - OPTIONS) MENU: OPTIONS PREFERENCES VIEW LOG CLEAR LOG PASSWORD 1 (UP) 2(DOWN) 3(SET) 4(ESC) OAD0780 To select a parameter, press the Keypad Input “1” or “2” buttons to scroll to desired selection.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Visual Display (Menu Mode - PREFERENCES) MENU: PREFERENCES AUDIBLE ALARM CONTRAST UNITS METRIC LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1 (UP) 2(DOWN) 3(SET) 4(ESC) OAD0800 To select a parameter, press the Keypad Input “1” or “2” buttons to scroll to desired selection.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Right Hand Arm Pod OAE0830_Skimmer 1. Engine Speed: Rotary switch. Rotate switch clockwise to increase engine rpm; rotate counterclockwise to decrease engine rpm. 2. Mode Select Switch: (This switch is inactive for this machine) 3.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls 10. Aux Speed Switch: (This switch is inactive for this machine) 11. Auto Idle Override Switch: Depress front of switch (I) to activate auto idle. Depress back of switch (II) to deactivate auto idle. •...
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Left Hand Arm Pod OAD0580 1. Boom Tilt Speed Switch: (This switch is inactive for this machine) 2. Steering Flow Interruption Warning Light (CE machines only) 3. Travel Mode Indicator (CE machines only): Illuminates when Joystick Lock Switch is activated.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls 9. Travel/Work Mode Alarm Switch: • Depress front of switch for travel mode alarm setting. Alarm will sound for 3 seconds each time travel pedal is depressed then remain silent. Setting to be used for over-road-travel only. •...
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Joystick Controls Activating the Joysticks The joysticks will remain locked/inactive until the control cut out lever (1) located on the left hand arm pod (2) is moved to the unlocked/active position. INACTIVE ACTIVE OAC0920 2-24 80644011...
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Joystick Controls - Left Hand Joystick OAD0900 Left Hand Joystick Functions • Move the joystick back to retract rear boom hoist cylinder; move joystick forward to extend rear boom hoist cylinder. Move joystick right to swing boom right; move joystick left to swing boom left.
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Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Joystick Controls - Right Hand Joystick OAD0910 Right Hand Joystick Functions • Move the joystick back to retract boom; move joystick forward to extend boom. Move joystick right retract front boom hoist cylinder; move joystick left to extend front boom hoist cylinder.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Operator Seat Adjustments OAD0100 Prior to starting engine adjust seat for position and comfort. 1. Upper Seat Fore and Aft Adjustment Control 2. Weight Adjustment Control 3. Lower Seat Fore and Aft Adjustment Control 4.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Ignition STOP OAC0820 1. ACC: Voltage is available for all electrical functions. 2. OFF: Engine off. 3. RUN: Prohibits rotating key switch to position 4 in the event the engine does not start. Rotate the key to position 2 then back to position 4 to re-engage the starter.
Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Controls Park Brake Switch OAD0110 • Park Brake Switch: This switch controls the application and release of the park brake. • With the engine running and the park brake switch in “OFF” position (1), park brakes are disengaged.
Section 3 - Operation SECTION 3 - OPERATION ENGINE OPERATION Starting Engine 1. Perform walk-around inspection on page 2-2 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. With engine speed switch in the lowest RPM setting position (see page 2-20 for details), turn ignition to ‘RUN’ position for approximately 3-5 seconds. 4.
Section 3 - Operation Cold Weather Starting Aids • It is the owners responsibility to determine proper use of starting aid with regard to engine and starting aid manufacturer’s instruction. • An ether starting aid may be used with this engine only if it does not have the optional grid heater.
Section 3 - Operation CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION This section outlines the checks to be performed at the beginning of each work shift or at each change of operator. Repair any deficiencies before driving or operating the equipment. 1. Check all lights and turn signals, defroster, windshield wiper and washer for proper operation.
Section 3 - Operation BRAKE SYSTEM The brake system includes service brakes (brake pedal), parking brakes and digging brakes. NEW BRAKES. New brakes need increased stopping CAUTION distance. Brake capability will improve after several stops. Failure to stop may result in death or serious OW0031 injury.
Section 3 - Operation TRAVEL MODES There are at least two modes of travel which should be considered separately: • Moving machine less than 4.6m (5 yds) • Over-the-road travel These two travel modes do not cover all possible travel conditions, but a thorough understanding of these travel modes will enable the operator to select proper control options for other conditions.
Section 3 - Operation ENGINE SHUTDOWN To shutdown the excavator, park in a safe location on flat level ground and away from other equipment and/or traffic lanes. 1. Stop machine by engaging brake pedal. 2. Swing the machine to align upperstructure with chassis 3.
Section 3 - Operation PARKING THE EXCAVATOR Precaution Avoid parking on roads or highways. If it cannot be avoided, or in case of emergency, display warning flags, flares or flashing lights. Parking Procedure 1. Perform “Engine Shutdown” on page 3-6. 2.
Section 3 - Operation PRESERVATION & STORAGE • Park the machine following the procedure on page 3-7. • If it is impractical to activate functions regularly, and if freezing temperatures are expected, remove batteries and store in a warm location. •...
Always check hourmeter and date at beginning of shift to be certain services are performed at proper intervals. Perform service at whichever interval comes first. Note: Failure To Use Gradall Hydraulic Filter Elements Could Void Warranty. FALL HAZARD. Use extreme caution when checking WARNING items beyond your normal reach.
• Apply a light coating of engine oil to all linkage pivot points. • Drain engine and gear cases after operating when oil is hot. • Check all lubricant and coolant levels when cool. MACHINE DAMAGE. Contact Gradall before welding WARNING on machine. Welding could damage wires, electronic processors, hoses, and tubes.
Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance 1500 Hour Maintenance Schedule EVERY 1500 Change Hydraulic Drain and Refill Follow Lubrication Engine Coolant Fluid & Filters** Swing Transmission Schedule - Unless hydraulic fluid is analyzed semi-annually to determine level of contamination, system must drained, flushed and replenished on an annual basis.
Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance Boom Rollers • Lube Frequency - Every Shift FRONT OF BOOM (8 rollers) (8 rollers) (6 rollers) REAR OF SECOND BOOM (5 rollers) REAR OF THIRD BOOM OAE0911 80644011 4-11...
Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance Undercarriage Note: Outriggers and Blade are optional. Blade can be mounted on either end of chassis. 10 Hr 50 Hr Driveshaft Steer Axle Kingpin Driveshaft Top - (Both Sides) Front Universal Joint Rear Universal Joint Steer Axle Kingpin Driveshaft Driveshaft...
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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance Note: Outriggers and Blade are optional. Blade can be mounted on either end of chassis. 10 Hr 50 Hr Blade Cylinder Bushings Outrigger Shoe Bushing Driveshaft Driveshaft Bottom - (Both Sides) (Both Sides) Front Universal Joint Rear Universal Joint Blade Cylinder Bushings Driveshaft...
Section 5 - Emergency Procedures SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES LOSS OF POWER The engine will de-rate if a problem develops. Make all necessary repairs before continued operation. TOWING THE MACHINE To be performed ONLY by qualified field maintenance personnel. Activate the Emergency Actuation 1.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Lubrication & Fluid Capacities Note: Lubricants described in this table are used in standard machines when they are shipped from Gradall Industries, Inc. Engine Crankcase Oil Capacity with Filter Change ............17 quarts (16 liters) Type of Oil ..............15W-40 (Volvo VDS-4 rated oil) DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Capacity ..................6.6 gallons (25 liters)
Section 6 - Specifications TORQUE CHART To check Gradall torque values, set the torque wrench at 95% of the rated torque values and check fastener. If the torque wrench releases before the fastener moves, assume fastener torque is correct. When setting Gradall torque values, use the values given on the following chart.
Section 6 - Specifications FUSES Fuse location and size designations are identified with the decal shown below. MONITOR POWER SPARE IGNITION POWER RC IGN POWER ATTENTION: SENSOR POWER USE FUSE SIZES AS DESIGNATED. SPARE IGNITION - 2 USING THE WRONG FUSE SIZE CAN SPARE IGNITION - 3 CAUSE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SP-3 (SPARE 3)
Index Index Battery ..........6-2 Joystick Controls......2-24 Brake System ........3-4 Left Hand Arm Pod ......2-22 Cab Components ......2-6 Lubrication & Maintenance ....4-1 Cab Controls & Indicators ....2-8 Lubrication Schedule ......4-10 Capacities......... 6-1 Chemical Hazards ......1-10 Operator Seat .........2-28 Crush Hazards .........
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Index Travel Hazard ........1-8 Travel Modes........3-5 Moving Machine Less than 4.6m (5yds) ......... 3-5 Over-the-Road Travel ....3-5 Wheel Lug Nut........6-3 80644011...
Hand Signals OY1090 OY1100 OY1110 EMERGENCY STOP - With both STOP - With either arm extended STOP ENGINE - Draw thumb or arms extended laterally, hands laterally, hand open downward, forefinger across throat. open downward, move arms back move arm back and forth. and forth.
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