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Volvo EW160E User Manual

Volvo EW160E
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EW160E SN 322001 - 322999
EW180E SN 322001 - 322999
EW160E, EW180E
operator’s Manual
PUB 20052711-C 2019.03 English
operators manual English

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Volvo EW160E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelEW160E
CategoryExcavators
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Introduction to the Operator's Manual

Details the purpose and structure of the manual, emphasizing careful reading before operation.

Safety and Maintenance Instructions

Highlights the importance of safety instructions and machine maintenance for optimal performance.

Presentation

Intended Use and Environmental Requirements

Defines the machine's intended applications and environmental considerations during operation and service.

Engine and Exhaust Aftertreatment System

Describes the D6J engine, its components like EGR, and the exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS).

Brake and Steering Systems

Details the dual-circuit brake system with accumulators and the hydrostatic steering system.

Cab Features and Hydraulic System

Explains cab design for comfort, safety standards (ROPS), and the load-independent flow sharing hydraulic system.

Machine View and Identification

Provides a diagram identifying machine components and lists product plates for identification.

CE Marking and EMC Directive

Explains the meaning of CE marking and compliance with the EU EMC Directive for electromagnetic compatibility.

Safety Components and Product Plates

Lists safety-classified components and describes the location and purpose of product plates for identification.

Information and Warning Decals

Details various information and warning decals placed on the machine for operator safety and information.

USA Federal Clean Air Act

Outlines regulations concerning engine emissions control and customer assistance for warranty service.

Instrument Panels

Instrument Panel Overview

Introduces the operator's manual and emphasizes familiarization with instruments and controls before operation.

Left Instrument Panel Functions

Details the functions of switches and levers on the left instrument panel for standard and CDC configurations.

Front Instrument Panel (Instrument Cluster)

Describes the front instrument panel, including warning lights, gauges, time, engine speed, and indicator symbols.

Display Unit and Alarm Texts

Explains the display unit's start sequence, alarm texts (Information, Check, Warning), and results/function descriptions.

Menu Navigation and Subscreens

Guides on navigating the main menu and subscreens for Engine, Hydraulics, Setup, and Vehicle messages.

CareTrack System

Details the CareTrack anti-theft function, machine immobilization, and related alarms for security.

Other Controls

Control Levers and Steering Wheel

Describes the left and right control levers, steering wheel, multi-function lever, and pedals for machine operation.

Tiltrotator Control System

Details the tiltrotator control system, including functions like X3, CDC steering speed, and Steelwrist setup.

Cab Features and Adjustments

Covers cab protection (ROPS, FOG, safety net), elevating cab operation, control lockout, and operator comfort features.

Operator Seat Adjustments

Provides instructions on adjusting the operator seat, armrests, lumbar support, ventilation, heating, and air suspension.

CAB Auxiliary Heater Operation

Details the operation, setting, and error messages for the auxiliary heater system.

Operating Instructions

General Operating Rules and Running-in

Covers general rules for safe operation, including running-in procedures and visibility considerations.

Safety Rules When Operating

Details critical safety rules for operators, including risks from attachments, fire, high pressure, and general operator safety.

Starting Engine Procedures

Covers standard engine starting, cold weather starting, and starting with booster batteries, including safety precautions.

Hydraulic System Warming Up

Instructs on safely warming up the hydraulic system, especially in cold conditions, to prevent unexpected movements.

Machine Operation Modes and Steering

Explains operating modes (P, T, W, C), speed selection, steering options (wheel, CDC), and CDC activation.

Braking System Functions

Details the service brake, parking brake, digging brake, and the electric digging brake functions.

Exhaust Aftertreatment System and Regeneration

Covers the exhaust aftertreatment system, regeneration processes (passive, parked), and troubleshooting alarms.

Working within Dangerous Areas

Provides safety instructions for working near high voltage, railroads, underground utilities, and on slopes or in cold weather.

Attachments and Their Operation

Details various attachments like hammers, buckets, and tiltrotators, including connecting, disconnecting, and operating procedures.

Lifting Objects Safely

Provides comprehensive guidelines for safe lifting operations, including load stability, rigging, and overload warnings.

Equipment Towing and Transport

Covers procedures for towing the machine, trailer hitch installation/removal, and hitching/unhitching trailers.

Safety When Servicing

General Servicing Safety Precautions

Outlines general safety rules, risks of unhealthy materials, and personal injury prevention during machine servicing.

Before Service Checks and Procedures

Details crucial pre-service checks for personal injury and machine damage prevention, including battery and electrical system safety.

Fire Prevention Measures

Details measures to prevent fires, actions in case of fire, and handling of fire-damaged components.

Handling Hazardous Materials

Covers safe handling of heated paint, rubber, plastics, silica dust, batteries, and refrigerant.

Hydraulic System Safety and Pressure Release

Explains hydraulic system cleanliness requirements, pressure release procedures, and safe handling of hydraulic oil.

Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

Outlines scheduled maintenance intervals for the machine and procedures the operator can perform.

Lubrication and Service Chart

Provides a detailed lubrication and service chart with intervals and corresponding page references for maintenance tasks.

Engine Oil and Filter Maintenance

Details procedures for checking engine oil level, draining engine oil, and related safety precautions.

Coolant System Maintenance

Covers checking and draining coolant levels, emphasizing the use of Volvo Coolant VCS for system protection.

Travel Gearbox and Axle Oil Level Checks

Provides procedures for checking oil levels in the travel gearbox, axles, and axle hubs, including tightening torques.

Cab Prefilter Cleaning and Replacing

Details how to clean and replace the cab prefilter, emphasizing cleanliness for optimal climate control and safety.

Fuel System Maintenance

Covers fuel filling procedures, bleeding the fuel system, draining the fuel tank, and AdBlue®/DEF handling.

Batteries Charging and Handling

Provides safety instructions for charging and handling batteries, including risks of explosion and chemical burns.

Engine Air Cleaner Maintenance

Explains the function of the air cleaner, procedures for cleaning/replacing primary and secondary filters, and associated safety warnings.

Accumulator Handling and Pressure Release

Details safe handling of accumulators, emergency operation, and procedures for releasing system pressure.

Automatic Lubrication System

Describes the automatic lubrication system, its setup, additional lubrication, cycle switch checks, and filling level checks.

Specifications

Tyre Sizes and Pressures

Lists available tyre models, their sizes, recommended pressures, and rim specifications for EW160/EW180E.

Engine Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the EW160E and EW180E engines, including output, speed, and dimensions.

Electrical System Details

Outlines the machine's electrical system, including battery, alternator, starter motor, bulbs, relays, and fuses.

Hydraulic System Specifications

Details hydraulic system parameters like pump types, flow rates, pressures, and port specifications for X1 and X3 functions.

Machine Weights and Dimensions

Lists machine weights with various configurations and provides detailed dimensions for EW160E and EW180E.

Working Ranges Charts

Presents detailed working range charts for EW160E and EW180E with different boom and quick coupler configurations.

Recommended Bucket Sizes

Provides tables of recommended bucket sizes based on capacity, cutting width, weight, and material density.

Digging Forces Data

Details digging forces (break-out and tear-out) for various boom and dipper arm configurations with different bucket types.

Lifting Capacities Tables

Offers comprehensive lifting capacity charts for different machine configurations, counterweights, and boom/dipper arm lengths.

Service History Log

Provides a template for recording service history entries, including date, hours, type of service, and technician signature.

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