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VERSION 09042022

           POWER BY

A23S / A25SE

CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Summary of Contents for A23S

Page 1: ...VERSION 09042022 POWER BY A23S A25SE CRAWLER EXCAVATOR OWNER S HANDBOOK...

Page 2: ...NOTE PAGE...

Page 3: ...European Standard FOPS Falling Object Protection System Front Front means the front view towards the boom and dozer Hi High speed ISO International Organization for Standardization JIS Japanese Indus...

Page 4: ...Auto Idle AI Lamp Indicator lamp Glow 7 Working light switch 5 Horn Z Wiper Washer switch R Diesel E Hydraulic fluid W Gear oil Grease j Fast k Slow Excavator Overhead movement toward the front Excav...

Page 5: ...everyday safety routines The Manual only provides you with basic knowledge operators however have to enhance their skills and proficiency and become familiar with the performance of the excavator thr...

Page 6: ...to assemble or use this unit 3DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 3WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which...

Page 7: ...THE NEW EXCAVATOR 29 STARTING 29 TWO PATTERN SELECTION SYSTEM TPSS 31 OPERATION OFTHE BOOM 32 OPERATION OFTHE ARM 32 OPERATION OF BUCKET 33 SWIVEL UNIT SWING OPERATION 33 BOOM SWING OPERATION 34 BOOM...

Page 8: ...OTHER SERVICING 65 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS 66 PURGING OFTHE FUEL SYSTEM 66 ADJUSTMENT OFTRACKS 66 EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH AND SIDE CUTTERS JPN BUCKET VERSION 68 FUSES 70 TROUBLESHOOTING 7...

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Page 10: ...ad this operator s manual carefully before starting the excavator 2 Obey the danger warning and caution labels on the machine 3 For your safety ROPS FOPS Roll Over Protective Structures Falling Object...

Page 11: ...idden holes hindrances soft underground and overhangs During excavator use do not allow any persons within the working range 9 Do not allow other persons to use the machine before having informed him...

Page 12: ...R 1 Get into and out of the machine safely Always face the machine Always use handrails and available steps and keep yourself well balanced Do not hold any of the control Levers and switches Do not ju...

Page 13: ...do 1 Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 2 Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult 3 Be alert and shut your machine down i...

Page 14: ...work on the excavator place the machine on a firm flat and level surface Iower the attachments on the ground stop the engine then remove the key and release the cylinder pressureby actuating the lever...

Page 15: ...s 10 To avoid leakage of battery acid which contains heavy metals do not throw the battery away 11 Observe all laws and regulations concerning the disposal of used oil coolants solvents hydraulic flui...

Page 16: ...7 6 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS 1 Code No RA238 5748 2 2 Code No RA228 5733 1...

Page 17: ...8 1 Code No RC418 5753 2 2 Code No RA228 5762 1 3 Code No RD517 5795 2 Both sides...

Page 18: ...9 1 Code No RC418 5728 4 2 Code No RC418 5727 4 3 Code No RD809 5736 1 5 Code No RA228 5751 2 4 Code No RD809 5738 2 1BAAAARAP1000...

Page 19: ...08 5718 1 2 Code No RA228 5728 2 Both sides 3 Code No RD148 5736 1 Diesel fuel only No fire 4 Code No RA228 5776 1 6 Code No RC108 5796 1 Both sides 5 Code No 68328 5735 1 Both sides 7 Code No RB419 5...

Page 20: ...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 a...

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Page 22: ...e done by yourself Your ACHILLES dealer is responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts When ordering spare parts from your ACHILLES dealer always mention the serial number of the excavat...

Page 23: ...0 Dozer Width X Height mm 990 1300 X 2400 Boom swing angle Left deg rad 65 1 13 Right deg rad 58 1 01 Pressure connection for attachments Max displacement Theoretical US gal L min 7 13 27 Max pressure...

Page 24: ...15 DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS...

Page 25: ...16 INSTRUMENTPANELANDCONTROLELEMENTS...

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Page 27: ...lk around the excavator and check for visual damage and wear Check coolant level See regular checkpoints in MAINTENANCE Check fuel level Check engine oil level Check hydraulic fluid level Check air fi...

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Page 29: ...the key slot and turn it counterclockwise to unlock then open the tank cover upward For closing return the tank cover to original position and turn the key clockwise to lock then remove the key Keepin...

Page 30: ...ol 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 locatedon the left side 1 Lock lever for a...

Page 31: ...rt help spray or similar fluids In order not to overload the battery and starter avoid start ups of more than 10 sec When the engine does not start in 10 sec please set the interval of 20 sec or more...

Page 32: ...engine is preheated and will go out automatically after preheating is finished 1 Starter Switch A STOP B RUN C START 4 Turn the key to START position and release after the engine has started it will a...

Page 33: ...status is indicated NOTE When the starter switch is turned to the RUN position the engine will be preheated for a given period of time and the lamp will turn on The above indication appears momentari...

Page 34: ...ress WaterTemperature Gauge CAUTION To avoid personal injury Do not open the radiator cap during or just after operation Hot water may gush out and scald you Wait for the water to cool down before ope...

Page 35: ...the meter but also carry out the inspection and correction accordingly NOTE Let your ACHILLES dealer inform you of details concerning care and maintenance Checkpoints after Starting the Engine After...

Page 36: ...DITIONS CAUTION To avoid personal injury Make sure that the lock lever is in the lock position during warm up Start the engine in the following manner 1 Pull the lock levers all the way back lock posi...

Page 37: ...atteries If present 5 Connect the terminal of the red jumper cable with the plus terminal of the low battery and connect the other end of the cable to the plus terminal of the auxiliary battery 6 Conn...

Page 38: ...Full Engine Rpm s or Full Loads during the First 50Working Hours Let the engine warm up sufficiently in the cold season Do not let the engine rev up more than necessary Oil Change in the Run in Stage...

Page 39: ...injury Make sure that the seat is completely secured after each adjustment Do not allow any person other than the driver to ride on the excavator 2 Bring the lock lever into the Unlock position CAUTIO...

Page 40: ...on 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...

Page 41: ...ure e g after starting the engine in cold weather the cushioning function will be effected for a short period of time approx 3 to 5 seconds This condition results from the viscosity of the hydraulic o...

Page 42: ...do before you do it Keep away from the working area IMPORTANT Do not operate the left attachment control lever abruptly from right to left or vice versa Because of the law of inertia this causes an im...

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Page 44: ...ng to left B Swing to right BOOM SWING WARNING To avoid personal injury or death Always keep your toes within the edge of foot step otherwise there is a possibility that your toes will be caught betwe...

Page 45: ...zer set the track width change dozer select lever fully If not the excavator may unintentionally move Operation of theTrackWidth 1 Set the track width change dozer select lever to the Track width chan...

Page 46: ...ight and also for changing from standard width to wide width 1 Extension dozer 2 Fixing pin Operation of the Dozer NOTE While operating the dozer the track width change dozer select lever must be set...

Page 47: ...eriod dirt particles can settle in the lower part of the service port lines When the plugs on the service port lines are removed to connect attachments drain approx 100 cc of oil per side For breaker...

Page 48: ...e Levers Right Left WARNING To avoid personal injury or death If the swing frame has been turned 180 i e thedozer is seen from the operator behind then the travel direction is opposite to the drive di...

Page 49: ...irections with the dozer in the front When the dozer is in the back the steering direction is reversed For example push the left drive lever forward and the excavator turns right the left track seen f...

Page 50: ...tion 2 While travelling backwords bring the left right drive lever in the neutral position the excavator will turn to the right left B Travelling backward C Neutral position SpinTurn When both drive l...

Page 51: ...velling 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 s...

Page 52: ...ozer is in the back of the machine Pay attention when pulling in thebucket When pulling in the bucket for driving or transportation avoid hitting the dozer Avoid collisions When moving the excavator p...

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Page 54: ...ruck only with the arm completely pulled in Otherwise the truck cabin could be damaged when swinging around the upper body Do not jack up the machine using its boom to load or unload the excavator fro...

Page 55: ...s 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 5 Block the tracks and wire down...

Page 56: ...applicable guidelines Safety Aspects when Lifting with Cables or Straps Abide by following steps when lifting 1 Do not lift loads that exceed the maximum load capacity of the crane 2 Choose correct e...

Page 57: ...Insert the swing lock pin 2 Attaching the steel wires 1 Always hook the excavator at three points one on the boom and right and left of the dozer 2 Always use a shackle on each lifting hole when atta...

Page 58: ...59 11 Fan belt tension adjust every 200 hrs 57 12 Radiator hoses and clamps check every 200 hrs 58 change every 2 years 64 13 Air filter element clean every 200 hrs 55 change every 1000 hrs 63 14 Grea...

Page 59: ...Including Exchange of the Suction Filter in the Hydraulic Tank under EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS in REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK The items listed above marked are registered as emission related cr...

Page 60: ...radiator Check the coolant level in the reserve tank and fill up if necessary The coolant level should be between the marks FULL and LOW 1 Reserve tank A FULL B LOW IMPORTANT Do not fill the reserve t...

Page 61: ...gged with mud the fuel tank gets under pressurized 1 Air breather 2 Tank cap Check Engine Oil Level CAUTION To avoid personal injury Stop the engine and remove the key before checking the oil level In...

Page 62: ...ils 1 Park the excavator on a firm flat and level surface Adjust the swing angle to the center Pull in the arm completely Pull in the bucket completely Lower the attachments and dozer blade to the gro...

Page 63: ...jury First lower all attachments on the ground then stop theengine and remove the key While greasing take care not to step on the bucket teeth When doing excavation work in water generously grease the...

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Page 65: ...battery Excessive liquid spills over and damages the excavator body 3 To slow charge the battery connect the battery positive terminal to the charge positive terminal and the negative to the negative...

Page 66: ...eaned more frequently than in the specified maintenance periods The air filter has a dry element keep free from oil Do not run the engine without the air filter Air Filter Maintenance CAUTION To avoid...

Page 67: ...ERY 250 SERVICE HOURS Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time Engine Oil Change First EngineOil Change after 50 Service Hours CAUTION To avoid personal injury First stop the engine then remove the k...

Page 68: ...ery six months Checking the Fan BeltTension Check and adjustment of the fan belt tension CAUTION To avoid personal injury First stop the engine and remove the key After servicing make sure to replace...

Page 69: ...radiator hoses become swollen aged or cracked they must be replaced and the hose clamps tightened again properly 1 Radiator hoses 2 Hose clamps Replacing Engine Oil Filter First Engine Oil Filter Chan...

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Page 77: ...tch the track width change dozer select lever to the Track width change position 3 Push the control lever forward and expand the track width to 49 in 1240 mm 4 Remove soil and sand adhered to the slid...

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Page 79: ...rawl under the excavator 1 Using a socket wrench loosen the grease nipple a few turns 2 When grease oozes out from the thread rotate the track and loosen the track in the lifted position see illustrat...

Page 80: ...m Mark oo A 0 4 to 0 6 in 10 to 15 mm IMPORTANT Make sure that no obstacles such as stones are caught in the track Remove such obstacles before adjusting the track tension Track seam The ends of the r...

Page 81: ...n be made 3 Avoid using rubber track on riverbeds stony underground ferro concrete and on iron plates The rubber can damage as well as increase wear on the tracks EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH AND SIDE CUT...

Page 82: ...rsonal injury The bucket can tilt over and cause accidents if in an unstable position Therefore 1 Only change the bucket ifno other persons are in the area 2 Lower the bucket on an even ground and mak...

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Page 84: ...sufficient engine power Low fuel level Check fuel and add if necessary Clogged air cleaner Clean the air filter element Engine suddenly stops Low fuel level Check fuel and add if necessary Purge the f...

Page 85: ...oom arm bucket drive swing and dozer power is too low Hydraulic oil level too low Add oil Leakages of hoses and or joints Replace hose or joint Drive Deviation of drive direction Blocked through stone...

Page 86: ...al dealer for repair red Charging lineintrouble Charging failure Check the fan belt When the belt is in good condition keep running until the battery becomes dead Immediately contact your local dealer...

Page 87: ...hange every 500 hrs 5 Engine oil filter replace every 500 hrs or every 1 year 6 Hydraulic return filter element every 500 hrs 7 Hydraulic breather filter element every 1000 hrs 8 Hydraulic suction fil...

Page 88: ...reeze 30 30 30 35 40 45 50 Water 70 70 70 65 60 55 50 IMPORTANT Use permanent anti freeze or longlife coolant Drain the coolant completely and clean inside of the radiator then fill with the water and...

Page 89: ...ge and grease the excavator 3 Heavily grease the visible sections of the cylinder rods 4 Remove the battery and store indoors 5 If it is expected that the temperature will sink below the 0 C mark add...

Page 90: ...new ones For replacement of the important parts contact your ACHILLES dealer At the following periodic inspections check the fuel hoses and hydraulic hoses as well Inspection Interval Check points Da...

Page 91: ...40 SAE 50 Shell Rimula 50 Mobil Delvac 1350 All Season engine oil Multi purpose Shell Rotella T15W 40 XD 3 15W 40 XD 3 Extra 15W 40 Gear oil In winter or by low temperatures SAE 75 Mobilube HD80W 90...

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Page 93: ...soft ground the machine can tilt over due to the fact that the load is concentrated only on one side of the machine The table values are calculated at the end of the arm without the bucket In order t...

Page 94: ...0 GL 2 5 2 3 230 2 0 2 6 260 2 3 230 1 5 4 4 440 3 1 310 2 2 220 1 7 170 1 0 3 0 300 2 1 210 1 6 160 0 5 2 8 280 2 1 210 1 6 160 0 0 2 7 270 2 0 200 1 6 160 0 5 6 1 620 4 2 420 2 7 270 2 0 200 1 6 16...

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