Wacker Neuson 1403, 1503, 1903, 2203 Compact Excavator Operator's Manual
106 pages · Publication 1000081332
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What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 18 sections, 179 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 537 KB)
General2 topics
- Introduction
- Instructions for ordering spare parts
Guarantee and warranty1 topic
- Identification Plate
Safety2 topics
- Safety rules
- EC - Declaration of Conformity
Specifications33 topics
- Technical Data Compact Excavator 1403
- Principal Data 1403
- Driving and swiveling specifications 1403
- Hydraulic system 1403
- Dozer blade 1403
- Bucket (Standard) 1403
- Technical Data Compact Excavator 1503
- Principal Data 1503
- Driving and swiveling specifications 1503
- Hydraulic system 1503
- Dozer blade 1503
- Bucket (Standard) 1503
- Technical Data Compact Excavator 1903
- Principal Data 1903
- Driving and swiveling specifications 1903
- Hydraulic system 1903
- Dozer blade 1903
- Bucket (Standard) 1903
- Technical Data Compact Excavator 2203
- Principal Data 2203
- Driving and swiveling specifications 2203
- Hydraulic system 2203
- Dozer blade 2203
- Bucket (Standard) 2203
- Noise emissions
- Vibration levels
- Fire extinguisher
- Stickers
- Primary Dimensions
- Primary Dimensions 1403
- Primary Dimensions 1503
- Primary Dimensions 1903
- Primary Dimensions 2203
Component designations12 topics
- Cab equipment and controls
- Functions at the instrument panel
- Work light
- Accelerator
- Driver's Seat
- Heater, Heating and Air Vents
- Windshield Wipers
- Hydraulic System
- Release of residual pressure
- Emergency Control for Working Equipment (1503-2203)
- Hydraulic oil level
- Hydraulic connections for additional attachments
Safety Equipment31 topics
- Seat
- Lifting the Seat Bracket (Frame)
- Fuse box
- Order of fuses
- Swinging and swiveling the excavator equipment
- Left control lever
- Right control lever
- Excavator arm movements
- Dozer Blade
- Tilting the superstructure (only 2203)
- Widening and narrowing the track base
- Working with the telescopic traversing gear
- Changing attachments
- Towing equipment
- Lifting the Crawler Excavator
- Excavating options
- Digging
- Excavator arm swing angle
- Bulldozing
- Lifting
- Cab protection
- Stability
- Transport instructions
- After loading
- Things to check before starting the excavator
- Visual inspection
- Check motor oil
- Check hydraulic oil level
- Check coolant level
- Refuelling
- Check safety equipment
Starting the excavator2 topics
- Starting procedure
- Jump starts (with jumper cables)
Driving the Crawler Excavator4 topics
- Driving
- Travel on dangerous ground and on slopes
- Turning
- Traveling speeds
Care and Maintenance2 topics
- General
- Maintenance schedule
Daily maintenance27 topics
- General visual inspection and leak check
- Engine
- Check coolant level
- Check fuel filter with water separator
- Clean air filter
- Refuelling
- Hydraulics
- Check hydraulic oil level
- Undercarriage and attachments
- Tracks
- Check attachments (bucket, grab, etc.)
- Lubrication points
- Weekly maintenance
- Check engine mounting
- Check fan belt tension
- Check fuel filter with water separator
- Clean radiator
- Hydraulic pump
- Clean hydraulic cooler (1402 RD Optional)
- Traversing Gear
- Check Crawler Tenison
- Traveling and swiveling drives
- Turntable
- Bearing system
- Cab heating
- Attachments
- Check windshield washer system
Maintenance every 50 operating hours6 topics
- Change oil
- Change oil filter
- Battery
- Check tappet clearance
- Change hydraulic oil filter
- Check the track rollers and wheels for play, also check track tension!
Maintenance every 250 operating hours25 topics
- Change oil and oil filter
- Replace fuel filter
- Check hydraulic oil and filter
- Electrical components
- Maintenance every 500 operating hours
- Change air filter
- Check valves
- Check coolant system and hoses
- Check electrical connections
- Check glow plug
- Check thermostat
- Check primary valves
- Change hydraulic oil and filter (return filter)
- Traveling drive
- Change drive oil
- Maintenance every 1,000 operating hours
- Check alternator and starter
- Clean fuel tank
- Check water pump
- Check tappet clearance
- Change hydraulic oil
- Check ventilation filter and sieve
- Traveling and slewing drives
- Check oil (Traveling drive)
- Change oil (Slewing drive)
Annual Maintenance7 topics
- Change air filter
- Change oil and filter
- Change fuel filter
- Change hydraulic oil and hydraulic oil filter
- Gears
- Change gear oil
- Gear rim
Maintenance during longer periods of inactivity2 topics
- Preparation for longer periods of inactivity
- Starting the excavator after periods of inactivity
Lift Capacity1 topic
- Lift capacity chart
Options4 topics
- Additional hydraulics actuated electrically
- Option Theft Protection
- Hoisting Operation
- A Safety instructions for the operation of earth-moving machine-dump trucks
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operator's manual (106 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 536 KB)
- Specifications, page 22: Specifications
- Controls and operation, page 38: Cab equipment and controls
- Maintenance, page 75: Maintenance every 250 operating hours
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Service manual
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Operator's manual
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.
What it's used for
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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