Fiat Kobelco Fl175 Instruction Manual

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Instructions manual for

the handling and maintenance

Updated edition with emission engines

decrease of the chassis number 071336

Publication N° 604.19.083.00 - Spanish

FL175
 ATTENTION!

CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING UP AND OPERATING THE MACHINE, OR
WELL TO ATTEND TO ITS MAINTENANCE, REPLENISHED OF
COMBUSTIBLE OR OTHER TASKS.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

This machine has been designed and manufactured solely for excavation and soil displacement.
loose materials. Any other use is considered contrary to the intended use by the Manufacturer that, for
Therefore, it will not be held responsible for damages to items and the machine or for injuries to people arising from usage.
incorrect. It should be noted that, assuming the risk of inappropriate use, responsibility is also assumed.
responsibility for the consequences.
The respect of the operations for use, maintenance, and repair described in this manual are
essential elements that qualify the employment intended by the Manufacturer.
This machine must be used, assisted or repaired only by persons previously trained for it.
the use of the means of work and for the corresponding safety regulations, in addition to being authorized
to operate the machine.
The user is always required to observe the general safety rules and accident prevention measures.
as well as the viability regulations in the case of employment on roads open to traffic.
Any arbitrary modification made to this machine releases the Manufacturer from all liability.
derive from damages or injuries that are its consequence.
The Manufacturer and all organizations in its distribution chain, including but not limited to the
national, regional or local distributors decline all responsibility for any damages that may arise
of anomalous behavior of parts and/or components that are not approved by the Manufacturer,
used for the maintenance and/or repair of the product manufactured or marketed by the Manufacturer.
No warranty of any kind is extended regarding the product manufactured or marketed by the Manufacturer for
the damages resulting from anomalous behavior of parts and/or components that
are not approved by the Manufacturer.

CHASSIS NUMBER

TYPE OF ENGINE

ENGINE NUMBER
FL175
crawler loader

Instruction manual
for handling and maintenance

Publication N° 604.19.083.00 (VII - 2002)

ATTENTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING UP AND OPERATING THE
MACHINE, THE GOOD OF ATTENDING TO ITS MAINTENANCE, REFUELING
In other tasks.

This symbol is to draw your attention to the points related to safety. It means: ATTENTION!
BE CAREFUL! YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK!

Read and comply with all safety regulations headed by the words ¡ATTENTION! and ¡DANGER!

The safety plates applied to the machine have a color code; they have a yellow background.
black text with points that demand 'ATTENTION!', and red background with text
in white color at the points of DANGER!
 INDEX

TITLE PAGE

Safety regulations................................................................................................................................... I-VII

Premises
Identification data ......................................................................................................................................2
CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................................3
Preliminary instructions and first usage period..........................................................................................6
MACHINE OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................7
Commands and instruments ................................................................................................. 8
Instructions for use ................................................................................................................................14
General notes ..............................................................................................................................................14
Regulation of the seat....................................................................................................................................15
Engine start
Start with low temperatures
Engine function at idle ...........................................................................................................................17
Starting the machine ............................................................................................................................18
Starting up the machine ...................................................................................................................18
Machine Stop
Regulation of the ladle......................................................................................................................19
Maximum height adjustment of the arms.............................................................................................................19
Cabin tilting ............................................................................................................................19
Transportation of the machine ...............................................................................................................................20
Machine trailer ................................................................................................................................21
Precautions for cold weather
How the machine is stored ......................................................................................................................22
USE OF THE MACHINE
CABIN...........................................................................................................................................................27
MAINTENANCE 31
External visual control......................................................................................................................................32
Maintenance operations .........................................................................................................................33
Programmatic maintenance list ............................................................................................................34
Every 10 hours of work
Every 100 hours of work..............................................................................................................................35
Every 250 hours of work..............................................................................................................................36
Every 500 hours of work
Every 1000 hours of work............................................................................................................................41
Every 2000 hours of work............................................................................................................................42
Operations to be carried out in non-fixed time periods ...................................................................................44
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................48
Electrical installation diagram....................................................................................................................51
TABLE OF ABACUS ..................................................................................................................55
 SAFETY REGULATIONS

GENERALITIES Check the brakes and the controls of the steering and the tool.
before starting with the machine. Get informed at
Read this manual carefully before starting the
responsible for maintenance regarding the possible
startup operations, handling,
maintenance, fuel supply, and others malfunctions of parts or systems.
more. Make sure that the protections and all devices are in place.
Before touching anything, read and respect the rules. security are in place and are in good
security. operating conditions.

No unauthorized personnel are allowed to touch the machine. Before starting the march or activating the system,
make sure there are no people in the work area.
Do not climb onto the maneuvering platform or start working. Before boarding, TAKE A TURN AROUND
if you do not feel in good physical condition.
INSPECTION AROUND THE MACHINE.
Do not take rings, wristwatches, jewelry, clothes. Activate the acoustic alarm.
loose or hanging, as well as ties, garments
tattered, scarves, unbuttoned jackets or Before starting the machine, adjust and lock yourself in
blouses with open zipper closures that can be seat to achieve maximum comfort in handling and
caught by pieces in motion. On the contrary, they reach of the controls.
It is recommended to wear approved clothing for accidents, Fasten your seatbelt (when required).
as well as helmets, non-slip shoes, gloves,
noise-cancelling headphones, protective glasses, vests Follow the instructions given by flags,
reflectors and masks. Consult with the boss about the Labels and signs.
current safety regulations in the matter and the
devices against work accidents. As the machine carries flammable liquids, they must not
to be verified or refueled the fuel deposits and the
Keep the operator's cabin, the footprints of the batteries near fire, free flames or sparks.
steps and handrails always clean and free of everything
strangeobject, oil, grease, snowmud, inorder to prevent REMEMBER THAT THE SPECIAL LIQUIDS
as much as possible the danger of slips or trips. FOR STARTUP, THEY ARE FLAMMABLE.
Clean your dirty shoes from mud or grease before Pay careful attention, then, to the rules that are
to get on the machine or to make it work. explain the manual and the product's container, about
its use.
Do not get on or off the machine by jumping. Stay seated.
always both hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand THE CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE PIERCED OR
supported on the steps or holding onto the handrails. NEVER BURN.
Be careful not to grab the controls or hoses! Store the containers in cool and ventilated places, not
Well, since they are movable elements, they do not provide grip.
accessible to strangers. Handle with care
firm, not counting the involuntary movement of a punctually to the manufacturer's recommendations.
the command can provoke accidental movements of the
machine or tool. Do not use these products near fire, open flames
oh sparks.
Do not operate the machine or the tools from
any other position that is not the driver's seat.
Always and at all times keep your head, body,
members, hands, and feet inside the driver's seat,
in order to prevent the possibility of accidents as much as possible OPERATION
externals.
Do not operate the engine of this machine in environments
One must pay attention to the steps, handholds, and the ground. closed, unless there is an effective system for the
around the machine are not slippery. aspiration and discharge of combustion gases.
One should never dismount from the machine until it is Paralasma machines like pneumatic loaders
completely motionless. or about caterpillars, openers, motor graders, if
recommend the use of rollover protective structures (ROPS): NO
Check the seat belt at least. NEVER use the machine without those devices
twice a year and change it, if you find signs of protection.
fraying, wear or other signs of weakening
that could turn into a cause of breakage. Always keep the driving position free of
loose or accidental objects. Do not use the machine for
transport objects, unless they can be anchored to supports
to that end planned.
STARTUP
DO NOT START A MACHINE THAT At first, and often during the work, observe
PRESENTS MALFUNCTIONS. Before using the machine, it is necessary to the instruments: if the brake gauge indicated
make sure that everything has been repaired and removed a pressure lower than the minimum of employment, stop in the middle-
danger condition for safety and security. the machine.

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 SAFETY RULES

NO TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE ON BOARD THE The chains are firmly anchored and the anchoring...
MACHINE. The solid phase of the water should not exceed the scheduled load.
Study alternative exit routes to leave the news no one near the chain anchor points and
machine and familiarize yourself with them. cables.
UNLESS THE DRIVING POSITION OF THE
The current laws prescribe the use of seat belts.
SUITABLE PROTECTION CARRY MACHINES
safety with rollover structures or cabins; take them away
buckled, then, during the operation of the AGAINST THE “WHIPS” OF THE CHAINS OR
machine. CABLESQUEACASOSEDESATENOSEROMPAN, NO
IT IS NECESSARY TO PROCEED TO TOW OR TO DO
For personal safety, do not try to get on or off. TRACTION.
from the machine while it is rolling.
Pay close attention to the soft ground near
Before starting or activating the tool, make sure there are no newly constructed walls: the fill material and the
nobody near the machine and that they are outside its range of the weight of the machine can cause the collapse of the
action. Touch the acoustic alarm. Pay attention to the wall.
indications given with flags, signs, and other signals.
During the night, inspect the area carefully.
Don't get down with the change in neutral, nor before moving forward with the machine, turn on all the
in neutral: put in the most suitable gear for available lights and do not enter areas of low visibility
maintain the speed that is necessary not to lose the visibility.
machine control.
If the engine tends to stall or stop under load
In case of great fatigue or discomfort, do not use the or in idle, the person in charge must be notified immediately.
machine: anyway, remember to pay more attention of maintenance. Do not use the machine while it is not
attention towards the end of the work shift. he has repaired the breakdown.
Never operate a machine that has the brakes If the machine has a fan-suction, please check it.
misaligned. periodically the tightness of the entire system of
The machine has to operate at such a slow speed that escape, because the gases that go towards the conductor are
allow the absolute dominance of it in any toxins.
moment.
In the case of closed booths, always leave open.
About very rough terrain, on the slopes, near an ventilation towards the outside, for an exchange
cliffs or in congested areas or in air flow.
rubble, the same as on slippery floor or
The driver must be perfectly aware of the
slippery, it will always roll slowly.
possibilities of your machine. When working in the
When backing up, always look where you are going. slopes or in proximity to steep terrain elevations,
moving the machine and notice the presence of avoid spongy land areas, as they could
people and if anyone enters the maneuvering area, to provoke the overturning or loss of control of the machine.
STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY.
Assuming that during the task the driver is present
Always maintain a safe distance from others. exposed to loud and continuous noises (above 90 dB
machines and obstacles, in order to ensure visibility for 8 hours), protect your ears with suitable headphones,
necessary, and always give priority to the according to the current local regulations.
machines under load.
Never operate the machine without the counterweights.
Always maintain a clear view of the entire area of what it was endowed with.
maneuver or work. The cabin windows must
always be clean and in good condition. Perform overtaking maneuvers only when it is
absolutely necessary and inevitable. Pay close attention
When tandem maneuvers are performed, the machine attention to possible irregularities of the terrain,
The rear that pushes must have special deflectors. conditions of low visibility, presence of others
to protect the driver of the front machine from the machines or people out of sight.
air current blown by the fan.
The machine must operate at an appropriate speed.
To use cables or chains in the trailer or to make to the working conditions in the area and enough
acceleration, avoid sudden starts by accelerating to slowly to ensure the maximum possibility of
bottom, and collect the gauzes carefully. control at all times.
Make sure there are no defects or inconveniences.
before proceeding with the maneuver. The machine should not be used as a platform or as
scaffolding, nor for other inappropriate tasks such as
Avoid twisting or bending chains and cables and do not do it. push wagons, trucks or other machines.
traction without having previously canceled the inconvenience, in order to
prevent possible breakages due to the high You have to pay close attention to whether there are people within the radius.
efforts that were created. of the machine's action.

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

Before using the machine, one must ensure that the One must be very cautious when pushing logs
presence of obstacles and difficulties, such as: with dry or dead branches. Avoid piles of
narrow passages, portals, cables, pipes, or limitations brush, undergrowth, trunks or rocks.
of the weight of the land, bridges, pavements, and ramps.
NEVER CROSS OVER THEM, or over
Before setting off on the roads, inform yourself one other superficial irregularities that break the
about its state, the clear passage gauges, density of continuity of adhesion or traction on the ground,
traffic, type of pavement, etc. In particular, please take into account especially in the presence of slopes or elevation changes
count if there is fog, smoke or dust that hinders the sudden.
visibility. One must be alert to possible variations in
To cross deep potholes and ditches, put on the adherence, as they can lead to loss of control
perpendicular machine, reduce the speed and do not Avoid icy floors on ramps or nearby the machine.
he started crossing without having verified the state of cliffs.
the terrain allows for safe maneuvering and without The type of work done on virgin land and
danger. the injured are characterized by the presence of all
Inspections are always related to work to locate them. the insidious and dangers mentioned above. In such areas
dangerous points, such as: ramps, slippery areas, increases the level of danger posed by the
trees, collapsed buildings, fires, high cliffs, heavy branches (that can fall on the machine) and
ravines, precipices, rough terrain, ditches the thick roots (that during the felling of the tree
small grocery stores, crests, excavations, heavy traffic they can lift the machine and cause it to overturn), etc.
busy parking lots and service areas, areas
closed, etc. In similar cases, no care is
plenty. STOP

Whenever possible, avoid crossing or overcoming. When, for any reason, it is necessary to stop the
machine, please follow the corresponding instructions from
obstacles such as very bad terrain, rocks,
trunks, steps, ditches, cliffs and roads of The chapters "Machine Stop" and "Stop of the
railroad. If it cannot be done with less, proceed. motor of the instruction manual for operation and the
obliquely and with extreme caution. Reduce the maintenance.
speed of advance and shift to a lower gear. Never forget to put the gear in neutral and
Slowly approach the tipping point, balance yourself. then, the planned interlocking for safety of the
machine over the obstacle and then slide smoothly machine.
to the opposite side.
The parking brake engages automatically.
In steep descents, do not let the engine run.
in a sub-regime, but rather put it in the highest gear The machine should never be left with the engine on.
suitable for the descent. march.
Before getting out, and after making sure that there is no one around
Possibly, avoid crossing the slopes in the sense
transversal, but rather proceed from top to bottom or from Close to the machine, lean slowly and correctly.
upward. If when going up a slope the machine the tools on the ground.
slip to one side, twist immediately returning Return the controls to the resting position.
the front down. Put the gear lever in neutral and turn off the
motor. Lock the gear shift lever, disconnect and
The degree of the slope that can be addressed.
I blocked the ignition switch.
depends on various factors, such as the type of
land, the workload, the type of machine, See the corresponding chapter in this manual.
speed and visibility.
The machine must be parked where there is no traffic or
When working on slopes, there are no rules that other machines that work on solid ground and
let the experience and good judgment of the driver prevail. horizontal. If this is not possible, put on the machine of
through the slope, making sure there is no danger of
Avoid working with the tool very close to areas in
out of control landslides.
cantilevered or very steep, whether they are found by
under or above the machine. Be very careful As it is not possible to park outside the lanes of
Beware of collapsing walls, falling objects circulation, make use of the prescribed signals:
and the collapses. Do not forget that such ambushes flags, barriers, torches, and other danger signals.
sometimes they are hidden with bushes and weeds. All these signs are used to alert drivers.
from other vehicles approaching the area.
When the equipment is used for tree felling, the
the machine must be equipped with safeguards Keep the head, torso, limbs, hands and
superiors. The machine does not have to rest on the feet, away from the blade and the spoon or ripper
roots, especially during the felling of trunks. lifted off the ground.

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