• 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.
[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.
• Do not install any cab lifting device to the top guard or other protective structures. • If an accident occurs, do not try to straighten or repair the top guard or other protective structures. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for functional verification or replacement of any of the protective structures. 1-16...
• Do not remove or disassemble the rearview camera and the side camera systems. The camera systems are installed on the base machine according to ISO 16001:2017. When removal or disassembly of them is required, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer otherwise it may void the machine warranty provided with the machine.
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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.
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.
2.10.6 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.
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"...
"LOCKED" position before standing up or moving in the cab. • There is a danger in the inspection after starting the engine. Be sure to confirm the safety of the surroundings. If any failure is found, stop the engine immediately. Also, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for repair. 3.5.1...
• When DEF/AdBlue in the DEF/AdBlue tank is past the expiration intervals shown in the table below, ask your KOBELCO authorized dealer for changing DEF/AdBlue. DEF/AdBlue that becomes old sometimes emits the ammonia acrid odor, so do not smell that.
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.
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• When too much soot is deposited, DPF failure occurs and the engine speed is restricted. To restore DPF, the machine needs to be maintained at your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • The process of regeneration is accomplished by increasing the temperature inside the DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter and burning accumulated soot.
• The inspection and maintenance are needed every 2 years for the DPF unit, sensor cables and hoses attached to the unit and mount. For inspection and maintenance, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • Clean or replace DPF every 4,500 hours. For cleaning or replacement, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer.
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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.
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 changing mineral based hydraulic oil to bio-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.
• Check the tubes and the hoses in the DEF/AdBlue piping for deterioration and damage. • For the following inspections, contact your KOBELCO or KOBELCO authorized dealer. Inspection around the DEF/AdBlue dosing module for water leakage Inspection of the cooling water piping of the SCR system for water leakage, deterioration, and damage Inspection of the harnesses of SCR for damage, and the connecting parts for looseness.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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.
• When replacing the O-ring or gasket, check the fitting condition at the mounting surface to prevent it from being twisted and broken. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for the replacement of DEF/AdBlue supply module filter. Before replacing the filter, stop the engine and wait about 30 minutes.
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.
In the actual lifting operation, the weight and center of gravity of the machine as well as the strength of the wire ropes and sling jigs must be checked. For details, contact KOBELCO or your KOBELCO authorized dealer. • Use wire ropes and sling jigs with a sufficient length to avoid contact with the machine during the lifting operation.
• Some installed attachments may cause failures of this machine or the attachment/equipment, voiding the manufacturer's warranty. Contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer for the attachment to be installed. • Before using an inversely installed bucket, check that it does not interfere with the arm because interference can occur during operation and cause damage.
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• Do not spill water over the cable and the components of this system. This may cause a failure of the machine. • Installation and removal of the components and the cable of this system is performed by your KOBELCO authorized dealer.
Also, handle it by following precautions of handling specified by the manufacturer of the nibbler (crusher) or the breaker. • Use of the unapproved attachment/equipment voids KOBELCO’s liability for the machine. 8.1.2 INSTALLATION OF NIBBLER (CRUSHER) OR BREAKER After installing the nibbler (crusher) or the breaker, check that there are no looseness of the installation portions, oil leakage from the piping, and abnormal sound before starting operation.
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• The set pressure of overload relief valve is set to 24.5 MPa when being shipped from the factory. Depending on the attachment, adjustment may be required. In that case, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. 8-16...
8.7.2 REINFORCEMENT OF ATTACHMENT When this machine is used with a proper breaker or nibbler (crusher), the factory standard arm does not basically require reinforcement. However, when using the machine for a special purpose, contact your KOBELCO authorized dealer. 8-26...
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