achilles A23S, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON
EXCAVATOR OPERATION
 Do not try to crush concrete or boulders
using side swings with the bucket. Also
avoid using side sweeps of the bucket to
move earth piles.
 Under all circumstances avoid the
following operations:
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Excavation using the gravitational
impact of the machine.
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Compacting of gravel or soil using
the dropping action of the bucket.
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Excavation using the travelling power
of the machine.
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 Do not try to drop or shake off soil
adhering to the bucket in the manner
given in the points below. This can cause
damage to the machine.
Adhered soil can be shaken off when
the bucket is being emptied by moving
the bucket out to the maximum stroke of
the cylinder. Should this not suffice,
swing out the arm as far as possible and
operate the bucket back and forth.
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Do not hit the dozer with the boom
cylinder!
Make sure that the boom cylinder does
not hit the dozer when doing deep
excavation. If necessary swing around
so that the dozer is in the back of the
machine.
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Pay attention when pulling in the bucket!
When pulling in the bucket (for driving or
transportation) avoid hitting the dozer.
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Avoid collisions!
When moving the excavator, pay
attention that the dozer does not collide
with obstructions such as boulders etc..
Such collisions shorten the life of the
dozer and the cylinder substantially.
 Support the machine correctly!
When stabilizing the machine with the
dozer, Iower the dozer to engage the full
width on the ground.
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If the water or mud level reaches higher
than the top of the tracks, the swivel
bearing, swivel motor gear and ring gear
may be exposed to mud, water and other
foreign objects.
The excavator must be properly pressure
washed after each use.
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Thoroughly clean the area around
the swivel bearing, swivel motor gear
and ring gear to remove foreign
objects.
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Inspect the swivel motor oil sump (if
equipped) for water contamination. If
water is present, refer to operator's
manual for lubricant replacement
procedure.
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Refer to operator's manual for proper
swivel bearing, swivel motor gear
and ring gear lubrication procedures.
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Reinstall any protective covering if
removed earlier.
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