PDF Operator's Manual Wacker Neuson ET16 Track Crawler Excavator - 1 MB
Safely and effectively operate your Wacker Neuson ET16 track crawler excavator with this official operator's manual.
The manual covers all controls, instruments, and recommended operating procedures.
It also details routine maintenance tasks to keep your machine in excellent working order.
This is an essential document for any operator of the ET16.
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Operator’s Manual
Track excavator
ET16
Machine model E09-02
Edition 1.0.1
Document order number 1000365220
Language en
From serial number WNCE0902PPAL00131
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Foreword 1
Additional control circuits required for certain attachments.
• AUX I: auxiliary hydraulics (for example for hydraulic hammer or offset
bucket)
Additional control circuits • AUX II: 3rd control circuit (for example for universal grab)
• AUX III: for example Powertilt
• AUX IV: hydraulic quickhitch (for example Easy Lock)
• AUX V: oscillating grab
Right/left/front/rear
These terms are used from the view of an operator in the cabin if the front
3 of the cabin faces toward the stabilizer blade A.
• 1: left
A
• 2: right
• 3: front
• 4: rear
1 2
4
Fig. 1
Information
Any differences between the canopy and cabin are indicated separately.
Otherwise, the terms cab or cabin are used.
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Safety 2
Machine travel on public roads/sites
• The specific national driving license is required.
• Observe the national regulations (for example the road traffic regula-
tions) during machine travel on public roads/sites.
• Ensure that the machine is in compliance with the national regulations.
• In order not to blind other motorists, using the existing work lights
during machine travel on public roads/site is prohibited.
• When crossing for example underpasses, bridges, tunnels, ensure that
the clearance height and width is sufficient.
• The attachment fitted onto the machine must be certified for travel on
public roads/sites (see for example the registration documents).
• The attachment fitted onto the machine must be empty and in transport
position.
• The attachment fitted onto the machine must be equipped with the
mandatory lights and protective equipment.
• Take measures against unintentional operation of the operating
hydraulics.
• If the machine has different steering modes, ensure that the mandatory
steering mode is selected.
Stopping the engine of the machine
• Stop the engine only according to the Operator’s Manual.
• Before stopping the engine, lower the work equipment/attachment to
the ground.
Stopping and securing the machine
• Unbuckle the seat belt only after stopping the engine.
• Before leaving the machine, secure it to prevent it from rolling away
(for example with the parking brake, suitable wheel chocks).
• Remove the starting key and secure the machine against unauthorized
operation.
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Safety 2
2.10 Measures for avoiding risks
Tyres
• Have repair work on the tires only performed by trained technical
personnel.
• Check the tires for correct pressure and visible damage (for example
cracks, cuts).
• Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
• Use only approved tires.
• The machine must have identical tires (for example profile, revolutions
per mile).
Tracks
• Repair work on tracks may be performed only by trained technicians.
• Check the tracks for correct tension and visible damage (for example
cracks, cuts).
• Proceed with extreme care on slippery ground (for example on steel
plates, ice), increased slipping hazard.
• Use only approved tracks.
Hydraulic and compressed-air system
• Check all lines, hoses and threaded fittings regularly for leaks and
visible damage.
• Splashed oil can cause injury and fire.
• Leaking hydraulic and compressed-air lines can cause the full loss of
the brake effect.
• Have damage and leaks immediately repaired by an authorized
service center.
• Have hydraulic hoses replaced by an authorized service center within
stipulated intervals even if no visual defects can be detected.
Electrical system
• Use only fuses with the specified current rating.
• In case of damage or malfunction in the electrical system:
- Put the machine out of operation immediately and secure it against
restart
- Disconnect the battery or operate the battery master switch
- Have the malfunction repaired
• Ensure that work on the electrical system is only performed by trained
technical personnel.
• Have the electrical system checked regularly and malfunctions
repaired immediately (for example loose connections, scorched
cables).
• The operating voltage of machine, the attachment and the trailer must
be the same (for example 12 V).
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Introduction 3
3.4 Labels
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WARNING
Injury hazard due to missing or damaged labels!
A missing, incomplete or poor indication of danger can cause serious
injury or death.
► Do not remove warning and information labels.
► Immediately replace damaged warning and information labels.
Information
Type, quantity, and position of the labels depend on options, country and
machine.
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Introduction 3
Meaning
Hydraulic functions active or locked
Position
On control lever base
Fig. 29
Meaning
Fuses and relays
Position
On the fuse box
Fig. 30 (symbolic representation)
Meaning
Coolant
Position
In the engine compartment on the right
Fig. 31
Meaning
Battery master switch
Position
In the engine compartment on the left
Fig. 32
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Putting into operation
Putting into operation 4
4 Putting into operation
4.1 Cabin
Safety instructions regarding entry and exit
CAUTION
Falling hazard when entering or exiting!
Entering or exiting incorrectly can cause injury.
► Keep the mandatory climbing aids A clean and use only them for
entering and exiting.
► Face the machine as you enter and leave it.
► Have damaged climbing aids replaced immediately. Do not operate the
machine.
CAUTION
Crushing hazard due to unlocked cabin door!
Unlocked cabin doors can cause crushing.
► Lock the cabin door.
► Use the handholds for closing.
CAUTION
Injury hazard when opening or closing the front window!
Opening or closing the front window can cause injury.
► Use both handles.
► Duck your head.
► Let both locks lock into place.
► Keep body parts and clothes away from the window channel.
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Putting into operation 4
Fastening the retracting lap belt
Insert buckle latch A into seat belt buckle B until it engages.
A
B
Fig. 80
Unfastening the retracting seat belt
C Press the red push button D on seat belt buckle B until the buckle latch
comes out.
➥ Seat belt C is automatically retracted.
D B
Fig. 81
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Putting into operation 4
Job site
Work range height A: 120 cm (47 in), B: 50 cm (20 in)
45°
A
B
Fig. 90 (symbolic representation)
Figures 90 and 91 refer to work with a Wacker Neuson hydraulic hammer.
Working with another tool can result in a different work area.
Fig. 91 (symbolic representation)
Assembly
1. Stop and park the machine. Stop the engine. See “Preparing
lubrication”.
2. Tighten hexagonal bolts B(M8/8.8) to a torque of 25 Nm (18 ft./lbs.) at
A the tie-down lugs A.
A
Fig. 92 Information
Two people are required for assembly.
B
Fig. 93 (symbolic representation)
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Putting into operation 4
Check lists
The checklists below assist you in checking and monitoring the machine
before, during, and after operation.
Wacker Neuson does not claim those lists to be exhaustive.
If the answer to one of the questions is No, first rectify the cause of the
fault (or have it rectified) before starting work.
The checking and monitoring work listed below is described in greater
detail in the following chapters.
Start-up checklist
Check and observe the following points before putting the machine into
operation or starting the engine:
No. Question Page
1 Enough fuel in the tank? 7-26
Water in water separator and fuel filter checked and
2 7-27
drained if necessary?
3 Correct engine oil level? 7-30
4 Coolant level OK? 7-32
5 Correct oil level in the hydraulic oil reservoir? 7-38
6 Glass cleaner in washer reservoir? 7-42
7 Lubrication points greased? 7-9
8 Tracks checked for cracks, cuts, etc.? --
Light system, mirrors, signaling, warning and indicator
9 --
lights operational and/or adjusted correctly?
Windows, mirrors, lights, steps, all pedals and control
10 --
levers clean?
11 All control levers and pedals in neutral position? --
12 Does the window washing system function correctly? 7-42
13 Control lever base raised? 4-35
14 Are other persons required to guide you? --
5-30
15 Attachment safely locked?
5-43
Engine cover locked? 7-15
16
Filler cap closed tightly? 7-26
17 Tools and other loose objects removed? --
18 Seating position adjusted correctly? 4-7
Are all visual aids functional, clean and adjusted cor-
19 4-12
rectly?
4-10
20 Seat belt fastened?
4-11
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Putting into operation 4
Battery master switch
NOTICE
Possible damage to the electronics due to improper actuation of the
battery master switch!
► Do not operate the battery master switch with a running engine.
► Operate the battery isolator switch no sooner than two minutes after
shutting off the engine.
Actuate the battery isolator switch:
• If the vehicle is parked for longer periods of time (e.g. over the
weekend).
• If the vehicle is to be protected against unintentional taking into
service.
• If required by national and regional provisions.
The battery master switch is located in the engine compartment.
Power supply Key position
1 2
Established 1
Interrupted 2 (key removed)
Fig. 103
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Operation 5
5.6 Lights/signalling system
WARNING
Accident hazard due to blinded motorists!
Working lights can blind motorists. This can cause serious injury or death.
► Stop machine operation if motorists are blinded.
► Take up operation again only when sufficient illumination of the
working area is ensured without blinding motorists.
Working lights
A B
Position Designation
A Boom light
B Front and rear roof lights (option)
Information
With the roof-mounted spotlight option, all work lights are switched on
and off together.
Fig. 113 (symbolic representation)
The switch is located on the switch panel.
Working lights Operation
On Press the switch C down
Off Press the switch C up
C
Information
Fig. 114 Switch on the working lights in conditions of poor visibility. If illumination
still is not sufficient, use external lights. If this is yet not enough to
illuminate the job site sufficiently, stop machine operation and only start it
again when sufficient illumination can be ensured.
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Operation 5
Telescopic travel gear
WARNING
Crushing hazard due to tipping over of machine!
A tipping machine can cause serious injury or death.
► Only perform work with an extended telescopic travel gear.
► Performing machine travel with a retracted telescopic travel gear is
only allowed for machine travel over very short distances through
passages. Pay attention to the reduced stability.
► Raise the boom about 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) off the ground and
position it straight ahead at the center of the machine.
If a hose bursts on the telescopic cylinder, lower the boom immediately
to prevent the machine from tipping over.
► Extend and retract the travel gear only on horizontal, level and firm
ground.
► Retract or extend the telescopic travel gear completely.
WARNING
Danger of crushing when retracting the telescopic travel gear!
Retracting and extending the telescopic travel gear can cause serious
crushing of body parts and death.
► Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone.
► Retract or extend the telescopic travel gear completely.
NOTICE
Damage to machine when travelling through passages.
► The dozer blade and telescopic travel gear must have the same width.
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Operation 5
Preparation for hydraulic quickhitch (option)
The HSWS preparation is a hydraulic auxiliary control circuit attached to
the vehicle boom that was designed, developed and released for the
hydraulic quick coupler systems described in this operator's manual.
Wacker Neuson is not liable for injuries or damage if at least one of the
following items is not complied with:
• Follow the operator's manual for the hydraulic quickhitch.
• Store the Operator’s Manual of the hydraulic quickhitch together with
the Operator’s Manual of the machine.
• For non-released quickhitch systems, there may be differences in the
operating functions or the operation of the vehicle - Observe the
operator's manual of the quickhitch system or the attachment.
Nevertheless, should a non-released HSWS be used, the following points
must also be observed:
• If required, modifications on the machine (for example additional
adhesive labels) or the operator’s manual of the machine (if operation
is different) must be made.
• The intended purpose of the machine may be restricted.
• Assembling a hydraulic quick coupler system that does not fit with the
vehicle or its interface (e.g. pressure settings) may void the declaration
of conformity of the vehicle. Contact a Wacker Neuson service center.
• Assembling a hydraulic quick coupler system to a vehicle that does not
fit with the vehicle or its interface (e.g. pressure settings) may void the
declaration of conformity of the hydraulic quick coupler. Contact a
Wacker Neuson service center.
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Operation 5
Load-retaining function
WARNING
Injury hazard due to fluid escaping under pressure!
Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injury or death.
► Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone.
► If a hose bursts, move the control elements to neutral position so that
as little hydraulic oil as possible escapes.
WARNING
Burn hazard due to hot hydraulic oil!
Hot hydraulic oil can cause burns to the skin.
► If a hose bursts, move the control elements to neutral position so that
as little hydraulic oil as possible escapes.
► Wear protective equipment.
Information
Hose burst valves are set at the factory and secured with seals. The
correct functioning is no longer ensured and warranty is void if a seal is
removed or if the hose burst valve is tampered with.
If a hose bursts, move the control lever or stabilizer blade lever to neutral.
Load-retaining function Position
Stabilizer blade Hose burst valve
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Operation 5
Working with the bucket
The following section describes work operations with the machine
equipped with a backhoe bucket. The backhoe bucket is mainly used for
earth-moving applications (digging, loosening, picking up and loading
loose or solid material).
Place the stabilizer blade on the side you want to dig.
Bucket position when digging
Perform long, level excavation movements with the stick and the bucket.
The maximum excavation force is achieved at an angle of 80 to 120°
between the boom and the stick.
1. Penetrate into the ground with the bucket.
2. Lower the stick and at the same time, position the bucket so that the
flat lower side of the bucket is parallel with the ground.
3. Move the stick toward the machine and tilt in the bucket at the same
time.
Fig. 186
Working alongside trenches
For a more efficient working method, install a suitable bucket and set the
tracks parallel to the trench.
When digging wide trenches, dig the side sections first and then the
middle section.
Fig. 187
For excavating laterally in tight spaces, turn the upper carriage and swivel
the boom.
Fig. 188
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Transportation
Transportation 6
6 Transportation
6.1 Towing the machine
WARNING
Accident hazard due to incorrect towing!
Incorrect towing can cause accidents and serious injury or death.
► Tow the machine away only from the immediate danger zone until it
can be loaded.
► Only tow the machine using suitable towing equipment in connection
with suitable towing facilities, such as towing hooks, eyes, etc.
► There must be nobody between the vehicles during towing. The lateral
safety distance is equal to 1.5 times the length of the towing
equipment.
► Do not tow the machine if it is stuck or on a slope. Load the machine.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Start machine travel and tow away slowly.
NOTICE
The machine can be damaged during towing.
► Tow the machine away only from the immediate danger zone until it
can be loaded.
► Tow away the machine only if the engine is running and if the drive is
functional.
► Do not tow the machine if it is stuck or on a slope. Load the machine.
► Only tow the machine using suitable towing equipment in connection
with suitable towing facilities, such as towing hooks, eyes, etc.
► A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a
minimum.
In addition, the tractor vehicle must be equipped with a safe braking
system and sufficient tractive power.
Information
The manufacturer’s warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage
caused by loading or transporting.
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Maintenance 7
Explanation of symbols on the maintenance label
Symbol Assembly Explanation
General Visual check
General Visual check of machine (walk-around)
General Lubrication points
General Clean the radiator fins and the water separator
fuel system Replace the fuel filter
Radiator Check the coolant
Radiator Draining coolant
Engine Check the engine oil level
Engine Changing engine oil
Engine Replacing the engine oil filter
Engine Replacing the V-belt
Engine Checking V-belt tension
Engine Replace the air filter element
Engine Checking valve clearance
Travelling drive Check the gearbox oil of the drive
Travelling drive Replace the gearbox oil of the drive
Travel gear Checking track tension
Hydraulic system Check the oil level of the hydraulic system
Hydraulic system Replace the hydraulic oil
Hydraulic system Replace the hydraulic oil filter insert
Hydraulic system Replace the breather filter of the hydraulic oil reservoir
Cabin Indicator lights are being checked
Cabin Resetting the maintenance meter