Komatsu PC160LC-8, PC190LC-8, PC190NLC-8 Hydraulic Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual
437 pages · Publication UENAM00773
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- Models
- PC160LC-8, PC190LC-8, PC190NLC-8
- Serial coverage
- PC160LC-8 K50001 and up, PC190LC-8 K50001 and up, PC190NLC-8 K50001 and up
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 437
- Publication
- UENAM00773
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 75 sections, 352 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 509 KB)
FOREWORD
SAFETY INFORMATION3 topics
- NOISE (PC160LC)
- Vibration levels for PC160 and PC190-8
- Guide to Reduce Vibration Levels on Machine
INTRODUCTION5 topics
- DEMOLITION WORK
- DIRECTIONS OF MACHINE
- OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
- VISIBILITY FOR OPERATOR
- BREAKING-IN THE NEW MACHINE
PRODUCT INFORMATION7 topics
- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)/MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE
- EPA REGULATIONS, ENGINE NUMBER PLATE
- SERVICE METER LOCATION
- TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR
- MACHINE SERIAL PLATE
- SERIAL PLATE (WHERE FITTED)
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SAFETY
SAFETY LABELS34 topics
- LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS
- SAFETY LABELS
- SAFETY RULES
- IF PROBLEMS ARE FOUND
- WORKING WEAR AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT
- SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- KEEP MACHINE CLEAN
- KEEP OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT CLEAN
- LEAVING OPERATOR'S SEAT WITH LOCK
- HANDRAILS AND STEPS
- MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
- LIFTING OF PERSONNEL PROHIBITED
- NO PERSONS ON ATTACHMENTS
- DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN ARTICULATED PORTION
- BURN PREVENTION
- ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
- PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES
- FALLING OBJECTS, FLYING OBJECTS AND INTRUDING OBJECTS PREVENTION
- ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO SAFETY STRUCTURES
- ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
- ATTACHMENT COMBINATIONS
- CAB WINDOW GLASSES
- UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
- SAFETY AT JOBSITE
- WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND
- DISTANCE TO HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES
- ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY
- VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREA
- SIGNALMAN'S SIGNAL AND SIGNS
- EMERGENCY EXIT FROM OPERATOR'S CAB
- ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
- ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION
SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION
STARTING ENGINE3 topics
- CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
- SAFETY RULES FOR STARTING ENGINE
- STARTING ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER
OPERATION8 topics
- CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION
- SAFETY RULES FOR CHANGING MACHINE DIRECTIONS
- SAFETY RULES FOR TRAVELLING
- TRAVELLING ON SLOPES
- OPERATIONS ON SLOPES
- PROHIBITED OPERATIONS
- OPERATIONS ON SNOW
- PARKING MACHINE
TRANSPORTATION2 topics
- LOADING AND UNLOADING
- SHIPPING THE MACHINE
TURN THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION
BATTERY1 topic
- STARTING ENGINE WITH BOOSTER CABLES
TOWING1 topic
- SAFETY RULES FOR TOWING
LIFTING OBJECTS WITH BUCKET1 topic
- SAFETY RULES FOR LIFTING OBJECTS
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION20 topics
- WARNING TAG
- KEEP WORK PLACE CLEAN AND TIDY
- STABILITY
- GUARDS
- END OF SERVICE LIFE
- APPOINT LEADER WHEN WORKING WITH OTHERS
- STOP ENGINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE
- TWO WORKERS FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING
- PROPER TOOLS
- ACCUMULATOR
- HANDLING GAS SPRING
- PERSONNEL
- ATTACHMENTS
- WORK UNDER THE MACHINE
- NOISE
- WHEN USING HAMMER
- WELDING WORKS
- SAFETY FIRST WHEN USING HIGH-PRESSURE GREASE TO ADJUST TRACK TENSION
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE RECOIL SPRINGS
- SAFETY RULES FOR HIGH-PRESSURE OIL
MACHINE VIEW ILLUSTRATIONS2 topics
- OVERALL MACHINE VIEW
- CONTROLS AND GAUGES
DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES18 topics
- MONITORING SYSTEM
- Basic Operation of Machine Monitor
- Emergency Monitors
- Caution Monitors
- Basic Check Monitors
- Meter Display Portion
- Monitor Switches Portion
- Handling Function Switches
- Attachment 2 Setting
- SWITCHES
- Quick Coupler Switches
- DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MONITOR
- CONTROL LEVERS AND PEDALS
- CEILING WINDOW
- WINDSHIELD
- EMERGENCY ESCAPE HAMMER
- DOOR LOCK
- CAPS AND COVERS WITH LOCK
DRINK BOX
MAGAZINE BOX
ASHTRAY
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS4 topics
- Air Conditioner Control Panel
- Method of Operation
- Use Air Conditioner with Care
- Inspection and maintenance of Air Conditioner Equipped Machine
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
RADIO4 topics
- Control Panel
- Controls of Radio
- Use Radio with Care
- Space for radio cassette
AUXILIARY ELECTRIC POWER2 topics
- 24V Power Source
- 12V Power Source
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FUSE
FUSIBLE LINK
CONTROLLER
TOOL BOX
GREASE GUN HOLDER
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE1 topic
- Walk-around Checks
REFUELLING PUMP4 topics
- Checks Before Starting
- Adjustment
- Seat Belt
- Operations Before Starting Engine
AFTER STARTING ENGINE5 topics
- Checking of Engine Startability and Noise
- Checking of Engine Acceleration and Deceleration
- Engine Warm Up
- Hydraulic Equipment Warm Up
- Operation After Completion Of Warm-Up Operation
STOPPING THE ENGINE
MACHINE OPERATION4 topics
- Preparations for Moving the Machine
- Moving Machine Forward
- Moving Machine Backward
- Stopping Machine
STEERING THE MACHINE1 topic
- Steering
SWINGING22 topics
- WORK EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS
- WORKING MODE
- GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
- ESCAPE FROM MUD
- Track on One Side Stuck
- Tracks on Both Sides Stuck
- RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
- Backhoe Work
- Shovel Work
- Ditching Work
- Loading Work
- BUCKET REPLACEMENT AND INVERSION
- Replacement
- Inversion
- MACHINE INSPECTION AFTER DAILY WORK
- LOCKING
- TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE
- LOADING AND UNLOADING WITH TRAILER
- Loading
- Securing Machine
- Unloading
- LIFTING MACHINE
COLD WEATHER OPERATION6 topics
- COLD WEATHER OPERATION INFORMATION
- Fuel and Lubricants
- Cooling System Coolant
- Battery
- AFTER DAILY WORK COMPLETION
- AFTER COLD WEATHER SEASON
LONG TERM STORAGE4 topics
- BEFORE STORAGE
- DURING STORAGE
- AFTER STORAGE
- STARTING MACHINE AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE
TROUBLES AND ACTIONS8 topics
- RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
- PHENOMENA THAT ARE NOT FAILURES
- TOWING THE MACHINE
- LIGHTWEIGHT TOWING HOLE
- SEVERE JOB CONDITION
- DISCHARGED BATTERY
- Battery Removal and Installation
- Battery Charges
OTHER TROUBLE5 topics
- Electrical System
- Chassis
- Engine
- Electronic Control System
- Point of Contact to Telephone when Error Occurs
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
OUTLINE OF SERVICE
HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC6 topics
- FUEL
- COOLANT AND WATER FOR DILUTION
- GREASE
- CARRYING OUT KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis)
- STORING OIL AND FUEL
- FILTERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
WEAR PARTS
WEAR PARTS LIST
RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT
OTHER THAN KOMATSU GENUINE OIL
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TIGHTENING TORQUE LIST
SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS
SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS LIST
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL FOR HYDRAULIC BREAKER
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
INITIAL 250 HOURS MAINTENANCE (ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 250 HOURS)
INITIAL 500 HOURS MAINTENANCE (ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 500 HOURS)
WHEN REQUIRED52 topics
- CHECK, CLEAN AND REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
- CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLING SYSTEM
- COOLANT DENSITY TABLE
- CHECK AND TIGHTEN TRACK SHOE BOLTS
- CHECK AND ADJUST TRACK TENSION
- REPLACE BUCKET TEETH (VERTICAL PIN TYPE)
- REPLACE BUCKET TEETH (HORIZONTAL PIN TYPE)
- ADJUST BUCKET CLEARANCE
- CHECK WINDOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL, ADD FLUID
- CHECK AND MAINTENANCE AIR CONDITIONER
- WASH WASHABLE FLOOR
- CHECK GAS SPRING
- BLEEDING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- CHECK AND TIGHTEN DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLAMPS
- CHECK BEFORE STARTING
- EVERY 100 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- LUBRICATING (MANUAL GREASE SYSTEM)
- EVERY 250 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- CHECK LEVEL OF BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
- CHECK AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION, ADJUST
- CHECK OIL LEVEL IN SWING MACHINERY CASE, ADD OIL
- EVERY 500 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- LUBRICATING (MANUAL GREASE SYSTEM)
- LUBRICATE SWING CIRCLE
- CHANGE OIL IN ENGINE OIL PAN, REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE
- REPLACE FUEL PRE-FILTER CARTRIDGE
- CHECK SWING PINION GREASE LEVEL, ADD GREASE
- (only machines equipped with air conditioner)
- CLEAN AIR CONDITIONER FRESH/RECIRC FILTERS
- REPLACE BREATHER ELEMENT IN HYDRAULIC TANK
- CHECK OIL LEVEL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE, ADD OIL
- EVERY 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ELEMENT
- CHANGE OIL IN SWING MACHINERY CASE
- CHECK OIL LEVEL IN DAMPER CASE, ADD OIL
- REPLACE FUEL MAIN FILTER CARTRIDGE
- CHECK ALL TIGHTENING POINTS OF ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE CLAMPS
- CHECK FAN BELT TENSION AND REPLACE FAN BELT
- CHECK NITROGEN GAS CHARGE PRESSURE IN ACCUMULATOR (for breaker)
- CLEAN DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
- EVERY 2000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- CHANGE OIL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE
- CLEAN HYDRAULIC TANK STRAINER
- (FOR CONTROL CIRCUIT)
- CHECK ALTERNATOR, STARTING MOTOR
- CHECK ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE, ADJUST
- EVERY 4000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- CHECK WATER PUMP
- REPLACE ACCUMULATOR (FOR CONTROL CIRCUIT)
- HARDENING OF RUBBER
- CHECK FOR MISSING FUEL SPRAY PREVENTION CAP, HARDENING OF RUBBER
- CHECK OPERATING CONDITION OF COMPRESSOR
EVERY 5000 HOURS MAINTENANCE1 topic
- CHANGE OIL IN HYDRAULIC TANK
EVERY 8000 HOURS MAINTENANCE2 topics
- REPLACE FUEL SPRAY PREVENTION CAP
- REPLACE HIGH-PRESSURE PIPING CLAMP
AUTOMATIC GREASE SYSTEM
Indication on the in-cab display2 topics
- Tests
- Maintenance
END OF SERVICE LIFE
SPECIFICATIONS3 topics
- WORKING RANGE 1-PC BOOM
- WORKING RANGE 2-PC BOOM
- WORKING RANGE 1-PIECE BOOM
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY6 topics
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN SELECTING
- READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING
- SPECIFICATIONS
- ARM/PIN INFORMATION - PC160/190-8
HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER PIPING2 topics
- LOCATIONS
- OPERATION
BUCKET WITH HOOK1 topic
- HOOK CONDITION
MACHINE READY FOR ATTACHMENTS16 topics
- EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
- (1) STOP VALVE
- (2) SELECTOR VALVE
- HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
- SWITCHING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
- ADJUSTING OIL FLOW
- SWITCHING BETWEEN BREAKER AND GENERAL ATTACHMENT
- HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT CONNECTION
- PATH OF OIL
- ATTACHMENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Attachment Removal
- ATTACHMENT OPERATIONS
- Operation When Using Breaker
- Operation When Using General Attachment 1 (e.g. Crusher)
- Operation When Using Attachment 2 (e.g clamshell rotation, crusher rotation)
- LONG TERM STORAGE
ATTACHMENT GUIDE4 topics
- TRACK SHOES SELECTION
- BUCKET TEETH SELECTION
- Teeth Selection
- Selection Guide for Horizontal or Vertical Pin Type Tooth
RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENT OPERATIONS1 topic
- HYDRAULIC BREAKER
HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX1 topic
- BASIC PRECAUTIONS
FEATURES OF 2-PIECE BOOM & ARM4 topics
- BEFORE STORAGE POSTURE WHEN LEAVING MACHINE
- LIFTING
- TESTING AND ADJUSTING
- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATING1 topic
- Every 500 Hours
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (437 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 508 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 158: CONTROL LEVERS AND PEDALS
- Maintenance, page 302: MAINTENANCE
- Specifications, page 386: SPECIFICATIONS
- Color page, page 194: OPERATION
- Color page, page 394: ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS
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Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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