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OMT188255 - John Deere 120C and 160CLC Excavator Operator's Manual.pdf
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Category: Operator's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences....22
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features....23
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions....24
  Recognize Safety Information....25
  Follow Safety Instructions....26
  Operate Only If Qualified....27
  Wear Protective Equipment....28
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications....29
  Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses....30
  Inspect Machine....31
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts....32
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids....33
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils....34
  Beware of Exhaust Fumes....35
  Prevent Fires....36
  Prevent Battery Explosions....37
  Handle Chemical Products Safely....38
  Dispose of Waste Properly....39
  Prepare for Emergencies....40
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions....41
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly....42
  Start Only From Operator's Seat....43
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt....44
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement....45
  Avoid Work Site Hazards....46
  Keep Riders Off Machine....48
  Avoid Backover Accidents....49
  Avoid Machine Tip Over....50
  Use Special Care When Lifting Objects....52
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely....53
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions....54
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely....55
  Service Cooling System Safely....56
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating....57
  Make Welding Repairs Safely....58
  Drive Metal Pins Safely....59
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs....61
  Safety Signs....61
  Safety Signs Installed in Cab—Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....62
  Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....63
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station....65
  Pedals, Levers, and Panels....66
  Monitor Panel....67
  Monitor Panel Functions....69
  Front Switch Panel....71
  Front Switch Panel Functions....73
  Rear Switch Panel....75
  Horn....76
  Pilot Control Shutoff Lever....77
  Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch....78
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner....79
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner Monitor Display Diagnostic Function....82
  Operating AM/FM Radio....83
  Secondary Exit Tool....84
  Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window....85
  Removing And Storing Lower Front Window....87
  Opening Side Windows....89
  Opening And Closing Roof Exit Cover....90
  Adjusting Operator Seat....91
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine....93
  Before Starting Work....94
  Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting....95
  Starting Engine....307
  Cold Weather Warm-Up....99
  Travel Pedals and Levers....101
  Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment....103
  Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment....105
  Control Lever Pattern Operation....107
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion....109
  Operating Backfill Blade—If Equipped....111
  Operating Tips—Backfill Blade....112
  Operating In Water and Mud....113
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope....114
  Lifting....115
  Lower Boom With Engine Stopped....116
  Parking....119
  Transporting 120C Excavator Equipped With Long Arm....120
  Loading And Unloading For Transport....121
  Towing....123
  Lifting Machine....124
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine....126
  Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II....127
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals....129
  Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners)....131
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant....133
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender....134
  Supplemental Coolant Additives....135
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates....136
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender....137
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant....139
  Diesel Fuel....140
  BioDiesel Fuel....142
  Testing Diesel Fuel....144
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel....145
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants....146
  Diesel Engine Break-In Oil....147
  Hydraulic Oil....148
  Swing Gearbox And Travel Gearbox Oils....150
  Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease....151
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance....152
  Service Machine at Specified Intervals....153
  Check Hour Meter Regularly....154
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance....155
  Open Access Doors—160DLC....156
  Open Engine Hood....157
  Fuel Tank....158
  Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments....159
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System....160
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit....161
  Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System....162
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required....165
  Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen....166
  Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank Sump....167
  Drain Water Separator....168
  Bleed Fuel System....169
  Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen....170
  Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve....171
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level....172
  Check And Adjust Track Sag....173
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily....176
  Check Engine Oil Level....177
  Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level....179
  Check Hydraulic Oil Tank Level....181
  Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....184
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours....185
  Grease Working Tool Pivots....186
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service - 250 Hours....187
  Change Engine Break-in Oil And Replace Filter....188
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours....190
  Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level....191
  Drain Hydraulic Oil Tank Sump....192
  Check Radiator Coolant Level....194
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals....196
  Check Travel Gearbox Oil Level....199
  Clean Or Replace Primary Air Cleaner Element....200
  Check and Adjust A/C Belt....202
  Take Engine Oil Sample....204
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours....205
  Grease Front End Pin Joints....206
  Grease Swing Bearing....208
  Grease Swing Bearing Gear....209
  Replace Water Separator....210
  Replace Fuel Filter....211
  Change Engine Oil And Replace Filter....212
  Check Air Intake Hoses....213
  Clean Cab Fresh Air and Recirculating Air Filters....214
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours....217
  Change Swing Gearbox Oil....218
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Filter....219
  Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube....222
  Replace Pilot System Oil Filter....223
  Inspect Fan Belt....225
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements....227
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve....228
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours....229
  Drain Cooling System....230
  Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)....231
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure....233
  Adjust Engine Valve Lash....234
  Change Travel Gearbox Oil....235
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours....237
  Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen—120C....238
  Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen—160CLC....243
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine....248
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump....249
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors....250
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator....251
  Reading Engine Diagnostic Trouble Codes Without Laptop Computer....252
  Engine Diagnostic Trouble Codes....255
  Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully....257
  Using Battery Charger....260
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System....262
  Replacing Batteries....263
  Welding On Machine....264
  Clean Machine Regularly....265
  Adding 12-Volt Accessories....266
  Replacing Fuses....267
  Replacing Bucket Teeth....269
  Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket....271
  Adjusting Bucket to Arm Joint....273
  Removing Bucket....275
  Track Sag General Information....276
  Check Track Shoe Hardware....277
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values....278
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values....281
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout....284
  Operational Checkout....284
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting....305
  Using Troubleshooting Charts....306
  Engine....307
  Electrical System....311
  Hydraulic System....314
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage....316
  Prepare Machine for Storage....317
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers....319
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)....320
  Record Engine Serial Number....321
  Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers....322
  Record Swing Motor Serial Number....323
  Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number....324
  Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped....325
  Keep Proof of Ownership....326
  Keep Machines Secure....327
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications....328
  120C Engine Specifications....329
  120C Drain and Refill Capacities....330
  120C Machine Specifications....331
  120C Working Ranges....333
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade and rubber track)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground and rubber track)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade and rubber track)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground and rubber track)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)....328
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)....328
  160CLC Engine Specifications....360
  160CLC Drain and Refill Capacities....361
  160CLC Machine Specifications....362
  160CLC Working Ranges....364
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....371
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....371
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....371
  Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....371
 
John Deere 120C and 160CLC Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT188255)