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VERSION 09042022
POWER BY
A23S / A25SE
CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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  • Page 1 VERSION 09042022 POWER BY A23S / A25SE CRAWLER EXCAVATOR OWNER’S HANDBOOK...
  • Page 2 NOTE PAGE...
  • Page 3 International Organization for Standardization Japanese Industrial Standard Volume (Liter) Low speed L/min Liter per minute Military Standards ROPS Roll-over Protective Structures Revolutions Per minute Society of Automotive Engineering Achilles A23/A23S/A25SE English (Australia) AQ . B . 7 - 7 . 2 . AK...
  • 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 A23 hydraulic excavator are introduced so as to troubleshooting provide its operators with basic knowledge for efficient, economical and proper operating of the excavator.
  • 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 10 For your safety, ROPS/FOPS (Roll-Over Protective Structures, Falling Objects Protective Structures.) with a seat belt is installed by ACHILLES. Always use the seat belt when the machine is equipped with a ROPS/FOPS. If ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason, make certain all parts are reinstalled correctly.
  • Page 11 6. Track can be set at the narrow width. (990mm) standard width. (1300mm). (for details see “OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE AND DOZER”) Do not operate in narrow track width 39in. (1120mm), it makes risk of the excavator tipping over, operate always in standard track width 49in.
  • Page 12 Start and control the excavator only from 14. Use only ACHILLES authorized the operator’s seat. The driver should not attachments. lean out of his seat when the engine is 15.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15 Always use safety struts or other appropriate supports. 16. ACHILLES uses no parts which are lined with asbestos. Do not use these kinds of parts even if they can be installed.
  • Page 16 6. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS (1) Code No. RA238-5748-2 (2) Code No. RA228-5733-1...
  • Page 17 (1) Code No. RC418-5753-2 (2) Code No. RA228-5762-1 (3) Code No. RD517-5795-2 [Both sides]...
  • Page 18 (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 19 (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 20 (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. (4) If a component with danger, warning and caution label (s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label (s) is (are) attached in the same location (s) as the replaced component.

  • Page 22: 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 done yourself. Your ACHILLES dealer is responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts.

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA ACHILLES EXCAVATOR Model name A23S/ A25SE Type Canopy Operating weight (kg) 2300 (including operator's) Water cooled diesel engine with 3 cylinders Type Perkins 403D-11 Model name Engine Total displacement 898 (54.8) cc (cu.in) Engine power 28.8 (Hp) SAE gross...

  • Page 24: Description Of Machine Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS...

  • Page 25: Instrument Panel And Control Elements

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS...

  • Page 27: Before Start

    BEFORE START DAILY CHECKS TILTING THE SEAT In order to avoid damage, it is important to CAUTION check the condition of the excavator before To avoid personal injury: starting.  Lock the lever for attachment control when tilting the seat. CAUTION To avoid personal injury: ...

  • Page 29: Opening And

     Opening and Closing of the Fuel  Keeping the Tools Tank Cover To open the tank cover, first insert the key (1) Tool Box into the key slot and turn it counterclockwise to unlock, then open the tank cover upward. ...

  • 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 . attachment control lever lock is located on the left side. (1) Lock lever for attachment (A) “Lock”...

  • Page 31: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION 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 Pull the lock lever all the way back. (lock position). Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to the "RUN" position, and the glow lamp indicator will light up while the engine is preheated, and will go out automatically after preheating...
  • Page 33  Charge Lamp  LCD Display for Normal Operation This warning lamp lights up if the charging  Fuel gauge system fails while the engine is running. When the starter switch is turned ”ON” with CAUTION the engine off, the lamp lights up, and when To avoid personal injury: the engine gets started, the lamp goes out.
  • Page 34 Procedure Stop the engine and check the following Press the work light switch or the display points (1)-(3). selector switch on the meter with the key OFF. (Keep the key at OFF.)  Hour-meter Indicates the total operating hours of the machine.
  • Page 35  Sudden abnormal noises are heard.  Exhaust is black.  Alarm lamp for engine oil lights up during operation. IMPORTANT:  In these cases, the excavator must be checked and serviced by your local (1) Warning lamp (red, yellow) ACHILLES dealer. (2) LCD display...

  • Page 36: 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 no load CAUTION conditions. hydraulic fluid  Do not open the radiator cap temperature is too low, the operations during and just after operation.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 2. Bring the lock lever into the 1. Adjusting the Operator’s Seat "Unlock" position.  Operator's Seat CAUTION To avoid personal injury: CAUTION  Check safety features all around To avoid personal injury: the excavator.  Make sure that the seat is completely secured after each adjustment.
  • Page 40  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 enough.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 44: Boom Swing Operation

    BOOM SWING OPERATION BOOM SWING Step on the left side of the pedal to swing WARNING the boom to the left. To avoid personal injury or death: Step on the right side of the pedal to  Always keep your toes within swing the boom to the right.

  • Page 45: Operation Of Track Width Change And Dozer

    OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH Push the control lever forward..The track width increases (990 mm to CHANGE AND DOZER 1300 mm)]. Pull the control lever backward..The track width reduces (1300 mm to CAUTION 990 mm)]. To avoid personal injury: ...
  • Page 46  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 lever must be set extension dozer (1).

  • Page 47: Service Port Operation

    SERVICE PORT OPERATION NOTE:  When the service port is not in use, fold the service port pedal forward. The pedal This pedal is used to operate attachments gets fixed and can be used as footrest. such as breakers. (1) Service port pedal (A) “Fix”...
  • Page 48 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 an WARNING intermediate speed. To avoid personal injury or death: Unlock the lock lever for attachment ...

  • Page 49: 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 50  Change of Direction while Travelling  Spin Turn While travelling forwards, bring the left When both drive levers are activated in the (right) drive lever in the neutral position; opposite directions, both track will rotate the excavator will turn to the left (right). with the same speed but in opposite directions.

  • Page 51: Travelling

    While travelling uphill, keep the lower edge of the bucket approx. 8 to 16in. (20 to 40cm) above the ground. Although the ACHILLES excavator will not slip easily because of the tracks, it is safer to let the bucket slide over the ground while travelling downhill.

  • Page 52: 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 54: 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 55 For additional safety, use blocks or supports under the ramps and the truck bed. Align the ramps and the tracks and 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 56: 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 safe Abide by following steps when lifting: handling are described here. Do not lift loads that exceed the Read these instructions...
  • Page 57  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 58: 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 59 “EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS” in “REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK”.  The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by ACHILLES in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above instruction.

  • Page 60: 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 61 If necessary, open the tank cap with the  Check Engine Oil Level starter key, and add fuel. CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  Stop the engine and remove the key before checking the oil level. Insert the engine oil dipstick fully into the prepared opening, remove again and check the oil level;...
  • Page 62  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 engine and remove the key.
  • Page 63  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 65: 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 66  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 67: 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 Oil  Greasing of the Swing Bearing Change after 50 Service Hours) Grease through the respective grease nipple.
  • Page 68  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 69 IMPORTANT:  Replacing Engine Oil Filter  If the engine is run with a loose fan belt, (First Engine Oil Filter Change the belt could slip and cause overheating after 50 Service Hours) of the engine or insufficient battery Replace the oil filter cartridge at the charging.

  • Page 77: Other Servicing

    OTHER SERVICING  Cleaning the Track Frame Slide Pipes When the slide pipes of the track frame are clogged or adhered with soil or sand, clean the slide pipes in the following manner according to need. WARNING To avoid the personal injury or death: ...

  • Page 79: 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 80 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) Tension the track in the lifted position, so that the distance "A"...

  • Page 81: Exchange Of Bucket Teeth And Side Cutters [Jpn Bucket Version]

    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 82  Replacing the Bucket CAUTION To avoid personal injury:  The bucket can tilt over and cause accidents if in an unstable position. Therefore: 1) Only change the bucket if no other persons are in the area. 2) Lower the bucket on an even ground and make sure that it will not tilt when touched.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the excavator does not show the desired performance, or when trouble arises, refer to the table below and undertake appropriate measures. Trouble Cause Countermeasure * Check fuel tank and filter Fuel is too viscous * Remove impurities and water * If necessary, replace filter * Remove water from the fuel tank * Check fuel pipe joint bolts and nuts for...
  • Page 85 Trouble Cause Countermeasure Boom, arm, Hydraulic oil level too low * Add oil bucket, drive, swing and dozer Leakages of hoses and / or power is too low * Replace hose or joint joints Blocked through stones * Remove Deviation of drive direction Track too loose or too tight * Adjust accordingly...
  • Page 86 ACHILLES AUSTRALIA NAVIGATION LIST OF MESSAGES If an error occurs with the machine, one of the following messages appears in the LCD display. In case of a trouble, immediately contact your local dealer for inspection and repair. Warning Problem or failure...
  • Page 87  When the key is turned from OFF to RUN repeatedly 10 times, the message disappears.  In case the service hour meter replaced due to any trouble with it, the meter is set to ”0” . Contact your ACHILLES dealer for details.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 4000 hours Hydraulic hose (Boom cylinder) Hydraulic hose (Arm cylinder) Hydraulic hose (Bucket cylinder) Hydraulic hose (Swing cylinder) Hydraulic hose (Dozer cylinder) Hydraulic hose (Service port) To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a ACHILLES genuine hydraulic hose.

  • Page 91: 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...

  • Page 93: Lifting Capacity

    LIFTING CAPACITY The lifting capacities are based on ISO 10567 and do not exceed 75% of the static tilt load of the machine or 87% of the hydraulic lifting capacity of the machine. The strokes are as follows. 1) The load point corresponds to the front bolt part of the arm. 2) The machine positions are (i) over –...
  • Page 94 A23S/A25SE ROPS CANOPY RUBBERTRACK LIFTING CAPACITY OVER-FRONT BLADE DOWN Unit=kN (kg) LIFT POI NT RADIU S (m) LIFTING POINT HEIGHT (m) 3.1 (310) 2.6 (260) 3.0 (300) 4.4 (440) 3.8 (380) 3.4 (340) 3.1 (310) 5.2 (530) 3.9 (390) 3.2 (320) 5.8 (590) 4.1 (410) 3.2 (320)

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