Komatsu PC88MR-8 Hydraulic Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual
403 pages · Publication CEAM021203
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- Models
- PC88MR-8
- Serial coverage
- PC88MR-8 A90001 and up
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 403
- Publication
- CEAM021203
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 524 topics. See sample pages (PDF, 424 KB)
- FOREWORD
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- Signal Words
- Other Signal Words
- Safety Labels
- Safety Label Using Words
- Safety Label Using Pictogram
- INTRODUCTION
- Directional Reference of Machine
- Visibility from Operator's Seat
- BREAKING IN THE MACHINE
- PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Product Identification Number (PIN) - Machine Serial No. Plate
- EPA* Regulations, Engine Serial Number Plate and its Location
- Service Meter Location
- Your Machine Serial Numbers and Distributor
- SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS
- Location of Safety Decals
- GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
- General Safety Rules
- General Safety at Job Site
- Working on Loose Ground
- Safety Features
- Personal Protective Equipment
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- Fire and Explosion Prevention
- Fire Caused by Fuel or Oil
- Fire Caused by Accumulation of Flammable Material
- Fire Coming From Electric Wiring
- Fire Coming From Hydraulic Line
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Action if Fire Occurs
- Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit
- Fire Prevention and Suppression
- Fire Prevention Steps
- Fixed Fire Detection System
- Fixed Fire Suppression System
- Fire Prevention Procedures
- Dust Hazard Precautions
- Keep Operator's Cab Clean
- Unauthorized Modifications
- Leaving Operator’s Compartment
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Crush or Pinch Point Dangers
- Inside Operator’s Compartment
- Precautions When Using ROPS
- Protection Against Falling or Flying Objects
- Precautions for Attachments
- Quick Coupler Attachment
- Large Attachments
- PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Seat Belt Inspection
- Starting Your Work Operations
- Work Site Hazards
- Avoiding Dangerous Situations
- Working Clearances
- Operations on Slopes
- Operating on Snow or Icy Surfaces
- Asbestos Hazard Alert
- RULES FOR ROAD TRAVEL
- Precautions When Traveling
- Traveling with Carriage Reversed
- Travel on Slopes
- Parking the Machine
- PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
- Warning Tags
- Equipment Storage
- Working Under the Machine
- Using Drop Lamps
- Keeping the Machine Clean
- Performing General Maintenance Procedures
- Running the Engine During Maintenance
- Proper Tools
- Engine System High-Voltage
- Welding, Grinding or Cutting
- Adjusting Track Tension
- DO NOT Disassemble Recoil Springs
- When Using Hammer
- Refueling the Machine
- Cooling System Precautions
- Battery Precautions
- Starting the Machine
- High-Pressure Hoses
- Handling High-Pressure Hoses
- Precaution for High Fuel Pressure
- High Temperatures Areas
- Disposal of Waste Materials
- Accumulator
- Critical Parts
- TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
- Loading and Unloading a Trailer
- Loading the Machine
- Securing the Machine
- TOWING
- Safety Rules for Towing
- MACHINE VIEW ILLUSTRATIONS
- Overall Machine View
- Controls and Gauges
- Machine Monitor
- DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES
- Monitoring System
- Basic Operation of Machine Monitor
- Starting Engine When Situation is Normal
- Stopping Engine When Situation is Normal
- If There Is Abnormality When Starting Engine
- If Any Abnormality Occurs During Operation
- Emergency Monitors
- Engine Coolant Temperature Monitor
- Hydraulic Oil Temperature Monitor
- Engine Oil Pressure Monitor
- Caution Monitors
- Fuel Level Monitor
- Charge Level Monitor
- Basic Check Monitors
- Maintenance Interval Monitor
- Meter Display Portion
- Pilot Display
- Engine Pre-heating Monitor
- Swing Lock Monitor
- Wiper Monitor
- Auto-deceleration Monitor
- Working Mode Monitor
- Travel Speed Monitor
- Air Conditioner Monitor
- Message Monitor
- Idle Stop Guidance
- Gauges and Meter
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- Fuel Gauge
- Service Meter, Clock
- ECO Gauge
- Monitor Switches Portion
- Working Mode Selector Switch
- Auto-deceleration Switch
- Travel Speed Selector Switch
- Wiper Switch
- Window Washer Switch
- Buzzer Cancel Switch
- Function Switches
- Air Conditioner Switch
- Handling Function Switches
- Service Meter/Clock Display Selector Switch
- Maintenance Selector Switch
- Operations on Maintenance List Screen
- Operations on Maintenance Interval Reset Screen
- User Mode Selector Switch
- Breaker/Attachment Setting
- Message Display
- Adjusting Screen
- Clock Adjustment
- Language Selection
- Adjusting Economy Mode
- Switches
- Ignition Switch
- Fuel Control Dial
- Cigarette Lighter
- 1st-Line Attachment Proportional Switch
- Breaker Operation Switch
- Horn Switch
- Room Lamp Switch
- Emergency Pump Drive Switch
- Swing Parking Brake Release Switch
- Revolving Warning Lamp Switch (If Equipped)
- Lamp Switch
- Quick Coupler Switches
- Control Levers and Pedals
- Lock Lever
- Travel Levers
- Work Equipment Control Lever
- Blade Control Lever
- Swing Lock Cover
- Boom Swing Control Pedal
- SUN ROOF
- WINDSHIELD
- Opening
- Closing
- Removing Lower Windshield
- SLIDING DOOR
- EMERGENCY ESCAPE HAMMER
- COVER WITH LOCK
- Opening and Closing Covers with Lock
- Opening the Cover
- Locking the Cover
- ENGINE HOOD
- MUD COVER
- BATTERY INSPECTION COVER
- AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS
- Air Conditioner Control Panel
- OFF Switch
- Fan Switch
- Temperature Control Switch
- Vent Selector Switch
- Auto Switch
- FRESH/RECIRC Selector Switch
- Display Monitor
- Sunlight Sensor
- Method of Operation
- Automatic Operation
- Stopping Automatic Operation
- Manual Operation
- Stopping Manual Operation
- Operation with Cold Air to Face and Warm Air to Feet
- Defroster Operation
- Use Air Conditioner with Care
- Ventilation
- Temperature Control
- Inspection and maintenance of Air Conditioner Equipped Machine
- RADIO
- Control Panel
- Power Switch, Volume Control Knob, Balance Control Knob
- Sel Button
- FM/AM Selection Button (AM/FM)
- Display Selection Button (TIME)
- AS/PS button
- Display
- Time Reset Button
- Tuning Button (TUNING)
- Controls of Radio
- Method of Setting with Preset Button
- Method of Tuning
- Method of Operating Mode
- Setting Correct Time
- Antenna
- Use Radio with Care
- FUSE
- Fuse Capacities and Circuit Names
- Fusible Link
- AUXILIARY ELECTRIC POWER
- CONTROLLERS
- OPERATION MANUAL STORAGE
- CUP HOLDER
- TOOL BOX
- GREASE PUMP HOLDER
- ASHTRAY
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER (IF EQUIPPED)
- MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
- Before Starting Engine
- Walk-Around Checks
- Checks Before Starting
- Check Coolant Level, Add Coolant
- Check Oil Level in Engine Oil Pan, Add Oil
- Check Fuel Level, Add Fuel
- Check Oil Level in Hydraulic Tank, Add Oil
- Check Dust Indicator
- Check for Water and Sediment in Water Separator, Drain Water
- Check Electric Wiring
- Check Working Lamp Switch
- Check Function of Horn
- Adjustments
- Seat Adjustment
- Rear View Mirrors
- Wind-in Type Seat Belt
- Operations Before Starting Engine
- STARTING ENGINE
- Normal Starting
- Starting Engine in Cold Weather
- Turbo protect function
- Breaking-in the New Machine
- AFTER STARTING ENGINE
- Checking Engine Startability and Noise
- Checking Engine Acceleration and Deceleration
- Engine Warm Up
- Hydraulic Equipment Warm Up
- Operation After Completion of Warm-Up Operation
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- MACHINE OPERATION
- Preparations for Moving the Machine
- Moving Machine Forward
- Moving Machine Backward
- Stopping Machine
- STEERING THE MACHINE
- Steering
- Steering the Machine When Stopped
- Changing Direction of the Machine
- Counter-rotation Turn (Spin Turn)
- SWINGING
- WORK EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS
- WORKING MODE
- PROHIBITED OPERATIONS
- Operations Using Swing Force
- Operations Using Travel Force
- Prohibition of Operations Using Hydraulic Cylinders to Stroke Ends
- Operations Using Bucket Dropping Force
- Operations Using Machine Dropping Force
- Digging Hard Rocky Ground
- Prohibition of Lifting Operation
- Sudden Lever or Pedal Shifting High Speed Travel
- Support Blade on Both Sides
- GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
- Traveling
- High Speed Travel
- Folding in Work Equipment
- Avoid Hitting Blade
- Blade During Backhoe Operations
- Permissible Water Depth
- TRAVELING ON SLOPES
- Traveling Downhill
- Engine Stopped on Slope
- Cab Doors on Slope
- ESCAPE FROM MUD
- Track on One Side Stuck
- Tracks on Both Sides Stuck
- RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
- Backhoe Work
- Shovel Work
- Ditching Work
- Loading Work
- Refill and Finishing Work
- Side Ditching Work
- BUCKET REPLACEMENT AND INVERSION
- Replacement
- Inversion
- PARKING MACHINE
- MACHINE INSPECTION AFTER DAILY WORK
- Before Stopping Engine
- After Stopping Engine
- LOCKING
- ROAD LINERS AND RUBBER SHOES
- Road Liners and Rubber Shoes Information
- Warranty for Road Liners and Rubber Shoes
- Using Road Liners and Rubber Shoes
- Prohibited Works
- Long Life Operations
- MACHINE READY FOR ATTACHMENT
- Locations
- Selector Valve
- Breaker Circuit Additional Oil Filter
- Accumulator (For Low Pressure)
- Hydraulic Circuit
- Hydraulic Circuit Connection
- Attachment Removal And Installation
- Attachment Installation
- Attachment Removal
- Attachment Operations
- When Using Breaker
- When Using General Attachment Such As Crusher
- Long Term Storage
- Hydraulic Specifications
- TRANSPORTATION
- Transportation Procedure
- Loading and Unloading with Trailer
- Loading
- Securing Machine
- Unloading
- LIFTING MACHINE
- COLD WEATHER OPERATION
- Fuel and Lubricants
- Cooling System Coolant
- Battery
- After Daily Work Completion
- After Cold Weather Season
- Before Storage
- During Storage
- After Storage
- Starting Machine After Long-term Storage
- TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
- Running Out of Fuel
- Phenomena That Are Not Failures
- Towing the Machine
- Severe Job Condition
- Discharged Battery
- Battery Removal and Installation
- Battery Charges
- Starting Engine with Booster Cables
- Connecting and Disconnecting Booster Cables
- Booster Cable Connection
- Starting the Engine
- Booster Cable Disconnection
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- Electrical System
- Chassis
- Engine
- Electronic Control System
- Point of Contact to Telephone when Error Occurs
- GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE
- Check Service Meter
- Komatsu Genuine Replacement Parts
- Komatsu Genuine Oils
- Always Use Clean Washer Fluid
- Always Use Clean Oil and Grease
- Checking Foreign Materials in Drained Oil and on Filters
- Fueling
- Welding Instructions
- Do Not Drop Things Inside Machine
- Dusty Work Sites
- Avoid Mixing Oil
- Locking Inspection Covers
- Bleeding Air From Hydraulic Circuit
- Precautions When Installing Hydraulic Hoses
- Checks After Inspection and Maintenance
- OUTLINES OF SERVICE
- Handling Oil, Fuel, Coolant, and Performing Oil Clinic
- Fuel
- Coolant and Water for Dilution
- Grease
- Performing KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis)
- Storing Oil and Fuel
- Filters
- Outline of Electric System
- WEAR PARTS LIST
- RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT
- USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS
- Selection According to Ambient Temperature
- STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS
- Torque List
- PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS
- Safety Critical Parts
- REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance Schedule Chart
- MAINTENANCE INTERVAL FOR HYDRAULIC BREAKER
- WHEN REQUIRED
- Check, Clean and Replace Air Cleaner Element
- Checking
- Cleaning Outer Element
- Replacing Element
- Clean Inside of Cooling System
- Mixing Rate of Water and Antifreeze
- Check and Tighten Track Shoe Bolts
- Method for Further Tightening of Steel Shoe
- Method for Further Tightening of Road Liner
- Order for tightening
- Check and Adjust Track Tension
- Adjustment
- Increasing Track Tension
- Loosening Track Tension
- Check Road Liners or Rubber Shoes
- Lug Height
- Rubber Shoe Steel Code Cuts
- Rubber Shoe Core Separations
- Rubber Shoe Tension
- Rubber Shoe Cracks
- Check and Adjust Rubber Shoe Tension
- Replace Road Liners
- Replace Rubber Shoes
- Rubber Shoes Removal
- Rubber Shoes Installation
- Change Steel Shoes or Road Liner to Rubber Shoes
- Changing from Steel Shoes or Road Liners to Rubber Shoes
- Changing from Rubber Shoes to Steel Shoes or Road Liners
- 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 of Air Conditioner
- Check Level of Refrigerant (Gas)
- Inspection During Off Season
- Inspection and Maintenance Items
- Check, Clean and Lubricate Cab Slide Door Rail and Roller
- Cleaning
- Greasing
- Replace Breaker Circuit Additional Oil Filter Element
- Wash Washable Floor
- Method of Washing
- Method of Setting Machine at Angle
- Check Gas Spring
- Bleeding Air From Hydraulic System
- CHECK BEFORE STARTING
- EVERY 100 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Lubricating
- Check Swing Machinery Case Oil, Add Oil
- EVERY 250 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Check Oil Level in Final Drive Case, Add Oil
- Check Level of Battery Electrolyte
- When Checking Electrolyte Level from Side of Battery
- When it is Impossible to Check Electrolyte Level from Side of Battery
- When it is Possible to Use Indicator to Check Electrolyte Level
- Check and Adjust Cooling Fan Belt Tension
- Check Air Conditioner Compressor Belt Tension, Adjust
- EVERY 500 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Change Oil In Engine Oil Pan, Replace Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
- Replace Fuel Pre-Filter Cartridge
- Check Swing Pinion Grease Level, Add Grease
- Lubricate Swing Circle
- and Air Conditioner Condenser Fins
- Clean Air Conditioner Fresh/Recirc Filters
- Cleaning Recirculated Air Filter
- Cleaning Fresh Air Filter
- Replace Breather Element In Hydraulic Tank
- EVERY 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Change Oil in Swing Machinery Case
- Change Oil in Final Drive Case
- Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter Element
- Replace Fuel Main Filter Cartridge
- Check All Tightening Points of Engine Exhaust Pipe Clamps
- Check Oil Level in PTO Gear Case, Add Oil
- EVERY 2000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Check Alternator, Starting Motor
- Check Engine Valve Clearance, Adjust
- (For Control Circuit)
- Function of Accumulator
- Checking Function of Accumulator
- Method of Releasing Pressure In Hydraulic Circuit
- EVERY 4000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Check Water Pump
- Replace Accumulator (For Control Circuit)
- EVERY 5000 HOURS MAINTENANCE
- Change Oil in Hydraulic Tank, Clean Strainer
- SPECIFICATIONS
- ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
- Safety First
- BUCKET WITH HOOK
- Hook Condition
- Operations with Care
- Control Pattern Change Procedure
- Machine Control Patterns
- HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER PIPING
- Operation
- To Release a Bucket or Attachment
- To Pick Up a New Bucket or Attachment
- POWER ANGLE BLADE
- Lifting Control
- Angling Control
- Maintenance
- Every 500 Hours Service
- ATTACHMENT GUIDE
- Attachment Combinations
- Track Shoes Selection
- RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENT OPERATIONS
- Hydraulic Breaker
- Main Applications
- Crusher
- HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX
- Basic Precautions
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- Specifications, page 265: When Using General Attachment Such As Crusher
- Maintenance, page 367: MAINTENANCE
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