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VERSION 07092023

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

POWER BY 

 

 

 

 

A18SE  CRAWLER 

EXCAVATOR OWNER’S 

HANDBOOK 

Summary of Contents for ACHILLES A18SE

Page 1: ...VERSION 07092023 POWER BY A18SE CRAWLER EXCAVATOROWNER S HANDBOOK...

Page 2: ...NOTE PAGE...

Page 3: ...N 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 Indu...

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

Page 7: ...HE 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 S...

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: ...perator 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 Objects Protect...

Page 11: ...hidden 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: ...OR 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 j...

Page 13: ...en 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 if children enter the work are...

Page 14: ...ork 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 pressure by 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...

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: ...8 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 57...

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: ...be 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 excava...

Page 23: ...58 30 Dozer Width X Height mm 950 1280 X 2400 Boom swing angle Left deg rad 65 1 13 Right deg rad 58 1 01 Pressure Max displacement Theoretical US gal L min 7 13 27 connection for attachments Max pre...

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

Page 25: ...16 Instrument Panel Switches INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS...

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Page 27: ...ilting lock lever and tilt the seat forward Walk around the excavator and check for visual damage and wear Check coolant level See regular checkpoints in MAINTENANCE Check fuel level Check engine oil...

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Page 37: ...h batteries 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 C...

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Page 41: ...32 OPERATION OF BUCKET To dig using the bucket move the right attachment control lever from the neutral position left Moving the control lever right moves the bucket outwards and dumps itscontents...

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Page 67: ...e clean in order not to overheat the engine and allow free flow of air through the cooling elements Cleaning of Engine and Electrical Wiring CAUTION To avoid personal injury Always stop the engine and...

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Page 69: ...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 70: ...air Pressure of compressed air must be under 30 psi 205 kPa 2 1 kgf cm2 and the cartridge should be blown clean from the inside to the outside until the dust deposits are remarkably reduced IMPORTANT...

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Page 73: ...he 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 C...

Page 74: ...ugh the oil check port 3 Fill oil until it overflows out of the oil check port Oil change first oil change after 100 hrs then every 500 hrs or at least once a year 4 Use prescribed gear oil SAE 90 1 O...

Page 75: ...d add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels CAUTION To avoid personal injury Batteries contain sulphonic acid which can cause severe burns Avoid all...

Page 76: ...oid personal injury Before draining water of the fuel tank be sure to stop the engine and remove the key Do not smoke during inspection 1 Remove the drain plug on the underside of the body and drain w...

Page 77: ...engine Extend the piston rods of the cylinders halfway out and lower the bucket on the ground 2 Remove the drain plug on the underside of the hydraulic tank and drain the oil 1 Drain plug 3 Remove the...

Page 78: ...ect replacement filter 3 Oil change according to operating hours Hydraulic oil Return Filter Normal excavator work every 1000 Hrs every 500 Hrs 250Hrs after first operation Breaker work portion 20 eve...

Page 79: ...tor and drain coolant completely 2 To clean rinse the radiator with water 3 Close the drain plug and fill the radiator and the reserve tank with coolant fluid Let the engine idle for about 5 min stop...

Page 80: ...en ground when cleaning the track frame slide pipes 1 First lift the machine off the ground using the dozer blade and boom functions 2 Switch the track width change dozer select lever to the Track wid...

Page 81: ...t crawl 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 illust...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...an be made 3 Avoid using rubber track on riverbeds stony underground ferro concrete and on iron plates The rubber can damage aswell as increase wear on the tracks EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH AND SIDE CUT...

Page 84: ...sonal 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 mak...

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Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 System Deviation of drive direction Blocked through stone...

Page 88: ...our local dealer for repair red Charginglineintrouble Charging failure Check the fan belt When the belt is in good condition keep running until the battery becomes dead Immediately contact your local...

Page 89: ...hange every 500 hrs 5 Engine oil filter replace every 500 hrsor every 1 year 6 Hydraulic return filter element every 500 hrs 7 Hydraulic breather filter element every 1000 hrs 8 Hydraulic suction filt...

Page 90: ...eze 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 a...

Page 91: ...nge 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 92: ...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 Dai...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...3 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 1...

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