TABLE OF CONTENS Contents To the owner ........................3 The serial number ......................3 Specification (Main component) ..................5 Safety General Precautions .................... 7 Safety decals ........................9 Operation guide ......................12 Maintenance/lubrication ....................30 Troubleshooting chart ....................43 Support: For spare parts, warranties and after sales queries, please complete the form at www.aftersalescare.com.au...
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CHECK THE LOADER Before use, you must inspect your loader as follows: Check for damaged, loose, or missing parts. Make necessary repairs. Check the battery is installed firmly and in good condition. Check the fluid level. Check the lift cylinder, bucket cylinder and joints for damage, leak, and loose. ...
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID To the owner READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service the machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Operating Date And Dimensions (790-OS, 790-S, 990S ) Skid steer loader (Left side view) mm Item 790-OS, 790-S, 990S Overall length(A) with bucket 3348 Total height (B) 2070 Wheelbase (C) Height (D) Max. Height (E) 3970 Height to bucket hinge pin (F) 2920 Dump height(G)
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Specification (Main component) Engine Item Specification Model C490BPG-4 Type Water-cooled,4cylinder, diesel, overhead valve Cylinder 4 in-line Firing order 1-3-4-2 Rated Power 36.8 kW Direction of crank rotation viewed from flywheel end Counterclockwise Fuel Diesel Full speed Governor Fuel injector Pinhole...
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Controlling valve overflow pressure Item Specification Type valve Profiling Pressure of master escaping valve 14MPa Escaping pressure when bucket turning 8MPa Oil cylinder Item Specification Lift Cylinder diameter×rod diameter×stroke φ63×35×680 Tipping Cylinder diameter×rod diameter×stroke φ63×35×525 790-OS, 790-S, 990S Closed C ab Optional 3-Stage Air Filter...
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Safety General Precautions Warning Read the safety messages in this manual and on the machine. Follow these warnings and instructions carefully. Review them frequently. Be sure all operators of this machine understand every safety message. Replace operator's manual and safety labels immediately if missing or damaged.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Stay Clear of Moving Parts Entanglements in moving parts can cause serious injury. Stop engine before examining, adjusting or maintaining any part of machine with moving parts. Keep guards and shields in place. Replace any guard or shield that has been removed for access as soon as service or repair is complete.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Safety decals The following safety decals have been placed on your machine in the areas indicated. The following graphics are for replacement location. Safety decals are intended for the person safety of you and those working with you. Please take this manual, walk around your machine and note the content and location of these Warning decals.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Operation guide To new loaders Loaders need running in for 100 hours, which will exert fully their design capability. New loaders should be used performing these three steps, which are in the neither list. Hours Load Warning With in 10hours About 60%...
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Overall Machine Checks Check for worn or frayed electrical wires and loose or corroded connections. Check for bent, broken, loose, or missing boom, bucket, or sheet metal parts. Check for loose or missing hardware. Check for oil leaks, missing or loose hose clamps, kinked hoses, and lines or hoses that rub against each other or other parts.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID 5). Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator The light will light when the engine oil pressure is under normal or the key is open, and it will extinguish when the engine runs normally. 6). Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator When the key is open, it shows the temperature of the hydraulic oil.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Control lever 1. Arm control handle 2. Bucket control handle 3. Steering control lever (left) 4. Steering control lever (right) 5. Accelerograph 6. Auxiliary Hydraulics Pedal Control handles Bucket control handle Warning The speed of the bucket and lift arm are controlled by handle’s force.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Arm control lever Push down the left control lever to lower arm Pull up the left control lever so to raise arm. * Self-Leveling (if equipped) If machine is equipped with self leveling option, the attachment will remain in same relative position as the boom is raised or lowered.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Travel/Steering Control Lower the arm completely when traveling and bucket should be lifted high enough. So that it could keep away from roadblocks. DANGER Driving suddenly or turning when lifting the arm will lead to loader overturning, please take care to operate smoothly.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID 4). Pivot turn right To make a pivot turn right, hold the right steering control lever in neutral and push the left steering control lever forward to go forward and pull rearward to go in reverse. 5).
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Operation process Starting the Engine (1) Fasten seat belt. (2) Be sure all drive and auxiliary hydraulic controls are in neutral. (3) Engage park brake. (4) Push engine speed control lever forward to 1/3 position. (5) Turn key switch to run position, but do not crank engine. (6) Check instrument panel.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Start Only From Operator's Seat void unexpected machine movement. Start engine only while sitting in operator's seat. Ensure all controls and working tools are in proper position for a parked machine. Never attempt to start engine from the ground. Do not attempt to start engine by shorting across the starter solenoid terminals.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Warning High pressure washing [greater than 1379 kPa (13.8 bar)(200 psi)] can damage freshly painted finishes. Pain should be allowed to air dry for 30 days minimum after receipt of machine before cleaning parts or machines with high pressure.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID For machines with tracks , check condition of tracks and track sag. On crawler machines with non sealed-and-lubricated track chains, apply oil to the pin-to-bushing joints. Run machine back and forth several times. (7). Park machine on a hard surface to prevent tracks from freezing to ground. (8).
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID steering control levers. (2). If you are a new operator, always operate the machine in an open area at a reduced machine ground speed until you get a feel for the controls. Move the steering control levers slowly and smoothly to avoid machine bouncing.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Warning When you operate, always keep all parts of your body inside the cab. Then, before you leave the seat, always lower the loader bucket or attachment to the ground and stop the engine. You can be injured or killed if you do not follow these instructions.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID If you have load in the bucket, drive the machine up the hill. With a load in the bucket, use reverse to back the machine down the hill. If the bucket is empty, drive the machine down the hill. Use reverse to back the machine up the hill when you have an empty bucket.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Notice: Don’t run when the arm is lifted. Filling back Put dawn the arm. Make the bucket side touch the ground. Run to the pit side and push the load into the pit. Tilting down the bucket immediately when exceed the edge of the pit.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Observe all work site rules and local ordinances governing loading and transporting the machine. Ensure the hauling unit meets all safety requirements before loading the machine. (1). Put a block at the front and rear of the trailer or truck wheels. (2).
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Put down coupler lock levers slowly until the attachment coupler latch pin comes into the sheath of the attachment. The pin must come into the sheath completely. Notice: Before operating the machine, always inspect the coupler latch pin engagement into the attachment by raising the loader arms high enough to view the latch pin engagement from the operators seat.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Connect the hydraulic tube coupler of the attachment to the hydraulic system of loader, and at the same time screw closely the nut of the coupler. Attachment control pedals Put down the upper of the pedals, the cylinder piston of the attachment is extended, and then bucket is close.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Maintenance/lubrication Maintenance/lubrication chart Hours Item Maintenance request 8-10 50 100 250 500 1000 Check the level of oil and add it when it is required Air cleaner and intake Maintain it if necessarily; check system if it leak\ parts damaged Clean the draff out of the coolant Engine cooling system reservoir and radiator;...
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Load lift arm support strut Installing the lift arm support strut You can service the machine only when the arms are lowered. If the arm is lifted, please follow next steps. (1). Open the lower engine access door; take out the arm support strut.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Warning Do not modify the cab in any manner. Unauthorized modifications such as welding, drilling, cutting, or adding attachments can weaken the structure and reduce your protection. Replace the cab if it is subjected to roll- over or damage. Do not attempt to repair. Tilting the cab rearward (1).
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Safety bar The use of bar: The bar has a pivot turning rail. The bar put down can protect drivers from falling down and rollover. So you must put down it and fix it. The bar’s maintenance Clear the dust of parts, and check the bolt and nuts connection.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Please take next steps cleaning the air filter: (1). dustproof cover Unhook end cap latches, and remove (2). Offload the wing nut on the filter bolt. (3). Take out the element. (4). Clean the element. Before install it, c and dustproof lean any loose dirt from canister cover.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Diesel engine lubricate system Check machine oil Check it before you work: check the oil staff gauge. Add oil performing the indication graduation. Please look at next form if you want to add the oil whose quality is good. Specification of all oils used.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Note: screwing the bolt closely excessively will damage the filter. Install and screw the oil bolt. Open the oil cover on the engine. Add clean oil according the staff guage. Start the engine and make it running for several minutes then stop the engine.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Clear water and oil radiator Check the surface of radiator, if necessary, clean the surface. If the loader works in a dusty site, you should clean the radiator regularly. The steps as follows: (1). Open the lower engine access door. (2).
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Replace hydraulic machine oil If the loader is mended or hydraulic machine oil is polluted, it must be replaced. Please replace by next steps: (1). Park the machine on level ground. (2). Lower the arm, and tilt the bucket backward completely.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID oil cap(C) oil guage bolt(A) Lube Procedure In order to make machine keep a good condition, please lubricate it performing maintenance calendar. Add the lube until lube overflows. Write down the time of lubricating. Please lubricate it with good lube, just as SPHEEROL.EPL-2orCASTROL.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Attachment coupler Checking and maintenance Remove the levers, making attachment inosculate with the coupler. The lock levers and the attachment coupler latch pin must run freely. The pin must cross the oriented hole of attachment coupler (1) Warning The pin must cross the hole.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID line. Loosen fixed bolt and remove the battery. Notice: Make sure it is not connect contrarily of anode and cathode. Check specially and maintain line of battery in winter. Warning Don’t start the machine with batteries of other cars, avoiding the loader leaks electricity and electrolyte is frozen.
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID The pressure of tyre Check tyre in a normal temperature and the machine without load. If the pressure is too low, inner tube will be damaged If the pressure is too big, tyre is easy to crack. In order to protect tyre, please don’t over load or run a too high-speed.
790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Troubleshooting chart Engine Troubles Maintenance Remark Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator Add oil; Replace the filter; Check if has leak don’t extinguish after the engine extinguish start Supply coolant and check if it is leaking; Adjust strain of fan belt;...
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790-OS, 790-S, 990S SKID Support: For parts, support or warranties, please call: 1300 676 996 Or email: customercare@aftersalescare.com.au office@diggerking.com.au Manufactured by: Digger King Unit 9, 103-109 Quarry Road SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH NSW https://diggerking.com.au -44-...
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