Liebherr Hydraulic excavator R946 1491 (USA CAN) Operator’s manual 40137 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Liebherr Hydraulic excavator R946 1491 (USA CAN) Operator’s manual 40137 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Product ID
Manufacturer: Liebherr-France SAS
Type:R946
Type no.: 1491 (USA/ CAN)
From Serial no.:40137
Preface
This operating manual is intended for you as the machine operator or as a member of the maintenance personnel. It contains warnings, important information, and tips for working with the machine. It simplifies the process of familiarization and getting to know the machine and helps to avoid faults caused by incorrect operation.
- Compliance with the operating manual increases the reliability and service life of the machine.
- The operating manual must be kept with the machine. Make sure that a copy is always kept close at hand at the workplace.
- Read the operating manual before initial commissioning and subsequently at regular intervals. Everyone who carries out work with or on the machine must be familiar with and use this operating manual.
Examples of this work:
- Operation, including setup and fitting attachments, elimination of faults, care, disposal of service products, and consumables.
- Maintenance, including servicing, inspection, and repair.
- Transporting or loading the machine.
The owner is responsible for supplementing the operating manual with instructions based on existing national regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection. In addition to this operating manual and the regulations on accident prevention applicable in the user’s country and at the place of use, it is also necessary to comply with recognized technical rules on safety and technically proficient working.
- Some sections of this operating manual do not apply to all machines.
- Some illustrations in this operating manual may show details and implements that are different from your machine.
- In some illustrations, protective devices and covers have been removed to provide a clearer representation.
- Liebherr machines are subject to continuous development and improvement. This may have resulted in modifications to your machine that are possibly not referred to in this operating manual.
- If you require further explanations or information, please contact Liebherr customer service.
Liability and warranty
- Due to the wide variety of products offered by other manufacturers (e.g. service products, lubricants, tool attachments and spare parts), Liebherr cannot examine the general suitability and absence of defects in third-party products which are used in or on Liebherr products.
- The same applies to possible interactions between third-party products and Liebherr products. Third-party products are used in or on Liebherr machines at the user’s own discretion.
- Liebherr does not offer any warranty or accept any liability for losses of any kind caused by failures of or damage to Liebherr machines attributable to the use of third-party products. Furthermore, Liebherr will not recognise any warranty claims attributable to incorrect operation, inadequate maintenance or the failure to follow safety instructions.
Modifications, conditions, copyright
- Liebherr reserves the right to make modifications in the course of technical development, without issuing prior notification.
- Information and illustrations in these instructions are not allowed to be duplicated, distributed or used for the purposes of competing with Liebherr.
- All rights under copyright legislation are expressly reserved. The aforementioned provisions do not extend the warranty and liability conditions in the general terms and conditions of business of Liebherr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Liebherr Hydraulic excavator R946 1491 (USA CAN) Operator’s manual 40137 – PDF DOWNLOAD
1 Product description 17
1.1 Technical description 17
1.1.1 Overview 17
1.1.2 Uppercarriage 18
1.1.3 Undercarriage 19
1.2 Technical data 20
1.2.1 Vibration emission 20
1.2.2 Sound level 20
1.2.3 Specifications 21
1.3 Warranty conditions 22
1.3.1 Additional information, USA 22
1.3.2 Warranty declaration, emission limits, warranty rights and obligations 22
1.3.3 Warranty coverage from manufacturer 22
1.3.4 Warranty obligations of the owner 23
1.3.5 Warranty 23
1.3.6 Warranty parts 23
1.3.7 Exclusions 24
2 Safety warnings 25
2.1 Information on these instructions 25
2.1.1 Representation of warning messages 25
2.1.2 Graphic symbols in these instructions 25
2.2 Intended use 26
2.2.1 Laws, rules, guidelines and safety regulations 26
2.2.2 Intended use 26
2.2.3 Foreseeable misuse 27
2.2.4 Operating conditions 27
2.2.5 Disposal 28
2.3 Description of staff 29
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2.3.1 Personal protective equipment 29
2.3.2 Requirements for staff 29
2.3.3 Operating company 30
2.3.4 Operator 30
2.3.5 Maintenance staff 31
2.3.6 Electrical engineer 32
2.3.7 Refrigeration technician 32
2.3.8 Rigger 33
2.3.9 Spotter 34
2.4 Signs on the machine 35
2.4.1 Locations of signs 35
2.4.2 Warning signs 35
2.4.3 Information signs 38
2.4.4 Identification plates 43
2.5 Protective devices on the machine 43
2.5.1 Safety lever or folding console 43
2.5.2 Operator’s cab 43
2.5.3 Height-adjustable operator’s cab 43
2.5.4 Tip over protective structure (TOPS) 44
2.5.5 Roll over protective structure (ROPS) 45
2.5.6 Falling object protective structures (FOPS and FGPS) 45
2.6 Emergency equipment on the machine 46
2.6.1 Emergency exit (standard) 46
2.6.2 Fire extinguisher (option) 46
2.6.3 Emergency command devices of machine 46
2.6.4 Emergency stop function of machine 47
2.7 Safe operation 47
2.7.1 Intoxicants 47
2.7.2 Dangerous fuels and operating fluids 47
2.7.3 Transporting machine 48
2.7.4 Access to machine 48
2.7.5 Machine danger zone 49
2.7.6 Visibility 49
2.7.7 Protection against vibration 50
2.7.8 Operation of machine 51
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2.7.9 Load-lifting work 54
2.8 Safe work 54
2.8.1 Machines with height adjustable cab 54
2.9 Safe maintenance 55
2.9.1 Spare parts 55
2.9.2 Heavy parts 55
2.9.3 Regular checks 55
2.10 Modifications to the machine 56
2.10.1 Modifications, add-ons and retrofittings 56
3 Control and operation 57
3.1 Control and operating elements 57
3.1.1 Overview of operator’s platform 57
3.1.2 Control unit A 60
3.1.3 Control unit B 61
3.2 Display 62
3.2.1 Display 62
3.2.2 Status symbols 63
3.2.3 Start page menu 70
3.2.4 Camera menu 70
3.2.5 Air conditioning unit 71
3.2.6 Operating status menu 73
3.2.7 Diesel particle filter submenu (option) 74
3.2.8 Sensor-controlled low idle automatic and automatic engine stop
submenu (option) 75
3.2.9 Measurement displays submenu 76
3.2.10 System settings menu 77
3.2.11 Operating hour meter submenu 79
3.2.12 Windscreen wiper interval submenu 80
3.2.13 Radio remote control submenu 80
3.2.14 Display brightness and display volume submenu 82
3.2.15 Camera image contrast submenu 82
3.2.16 Camera return time submenu 83
3.2.17 Unit selection submenu 83
3.2.18 Time zone submenu 84
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3.2.19 Time format and date format submenu 84
3.2.20 Language selection submenu 84
3.2.21 Test system submenu 85
3.2.22 Brightness of LED headlights submenu (option) 86
3.2.23 Electrical outputs submenu 86
3.2.24 Electrical inputs submenu 87
3.2.25 Function settings menu 88
3.2.26 Central lubrication system submenu 89
3.2.27 Maintenance submenu 90
3.2.28 SF submenu 91
3.2.29 Hoist cylinder shut-off and stick cylinder shut-off submenu (option) 94
3.2.30 Automatic reversible fan drive submenu (option) 95
3.2.31 Priority between lifting boom and turning uppercarriage submenu 95
3.2.32 Stick priority submenu (option) 96
3.2.33 Information menu 96
3.2.34 Operating hours submenu 97
3.2.35 Fuel consumption submenu 98
3.2.36 CodingKey submenu 99
3.2.37 Tool Control menu 99
3.2.38 Tool Control symbols 100
3.2.39 Service codes menu 101
3.3 Control 103
3.3.1 Battery main switch 103
3.3.2 Entering and exiting machine 104
3.3.3 Emergency exit 105
3.3.4 Fire extinguisher (option) 105
3.3.5 Safety lever 106
3.3.6 Folding console 106
3.3.7 Operator’s seat 108
3.3.8 Safety belt 114
3.3.9 Horn 115
3.3.10 Tilting operator’s cab (option) 116
3.3.11 Windscreen 116
3.3.12 Sun blind 119
3.3.13 Side windows 120
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3.3.14 Viewing devices 121
3.3.15 Lighting 128
3.3.16 Cab lighting system 129
3.3.17 Windscreen wipers 130
3.3.18 Auxiliary heater (option) 130
3.4 Operation 132
3.4.1 Inspection tour before putting into service 132
3.4.2 Refuelling 133
3.4.3 Refuelling with the electric refuelling pump (option) 134
3.4.4 Filling with diesel exhaust fluid 136
3.4.5 Immobiliser (option) 136
3.4.6 Preparing machine for dust intensive application 138
3.4.7 Preparing machine for use in biologically sensitive areas 138
3.4.8 Starting diesel engine 138
3.4.9 Bringing machine to operating temperature 139
3.4.10 Engine speed and operating mode 140
3.4.11 After starting 141
3.4.12 Sensor-controlled low idle automatic 142
3.4.13 Automatic engine shut-off after idling (option) 143
3.4.14 Shutting off diesel engine 143
3.4.15 Travelling and braking 145
3.4.16 Travel alarm (option) 149
3.4.17 Controlling the working attachment 149
3.4.18 Turning and braking uppercarriage 151
3.4.19 Turning alarm (option) 153
3.4.20 Hoist cylinder protection (option) 154
3.4.21 Stick cylinder protection 156
3.4.22 Controlling special working attachment without mini-joystick (option) 157
3.4.23 Controlling special working attachment with mini-joystick (option) 160
3.4.24 Tiltrotator (option) 162
3.4.25 Control changeover (option) 163
3.4.26 Changing over control of right mini-joystick (option) 165
3.4.27 Changing over control of left double pedal (option) 167
3.4.28 Changing over control of joystick control (option) 169
3.4.29 Grapple priority (option) 169
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3.4.30 Reversing fan drive for radiator cleaning (option) 170
3.5 Shut-off functions 172
3.5.1 Stick cylinder shut-off and hoist cylinder shut-off (option) 172
3.5.2 Overload warning system (option) 175
3.6 General working methods 177
3.6.1 Working without damaging machine 177
3.6.2 Putting machine in working position 179
3.6.3 Travelling on slopes 179
3.6.4 Travelling under obstacles 181
3.6.5 Working on slope 181
3.6.6 Working with a backhoe bucket 182
3.6.7 Ground surface grading 183
3.6.8 Working with a hydraulic hammer 184
3.6.9 Working with the grapple 185
3.6.10 Working with the clamshell 185
3.6.11 Transferring loads 187
3.6.12 Loading a transport vehicle 187
3.6.13 Lifting loads 188
3.6.14 Lifting loads with quick coupler 189
3.6.15 Lifting loads with working tool with load lift hook (option) 190
3.7 Installing and removing working attachment 191
3.7.1 Installing and removing working attachment pins 191
3.7.2 Installing and removing bucket 191
3.7.3 Installing and removing bucket with special seal 193
3.7.4 Using quick coupler 194
3.7.5 Installing and removing grapple on stick 194
3.7.6 Installing and removing grapple on industrial stick 196
3.7.7 Installing and removing stick 198
3.7.8 Installing and removing boom 198
3.8 Parking machine 199
3.8.1 Parking machine on level ground 199
3.8.2 Parking machine on a slope 200
3.9 Transport 201
3.9.1 Adjusting undercarriage width mechanically (option) 201
3.9.2 Driving machine onto low-loader (machine transporter) 206
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3.9.3 Driving machine onto low-loader 207
3.9.4 Lifting machine 210
3.9.5 Tying down machine 213
3.9.6 Tying down machine 214
3.10 Emergency operation 215
3.10.1 Using emergency mode 215
3.10.2 Jump starting 217
3.10.3 Lowering working attachment when engine is shut off 218
3.10.4 Lowering operator’s cab in an emergency (option) 218
3.10.5 Central lubrication system 220
3.10.6 Towing 220
4 Malfunctions 223
4.1 Service code tables 223
4.1.1 Warning symbols 223
4.1.2 SCR system 227
4.2 Fault – Cause – Remedy 229
4.2.1 Diesel engine and fuel system 229
4.2.2 Hydraulic system 232
4.2.3 Travel gear 232
4.2.4 Electrical system 233
4.2.5 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit 233
4.2.6 Working attachment 234
4.3 Problem remedy 235
4.3.1 Fuses and relays 235
5 Maintenance 245
5.1 Inspection and maintenance schedule 245
5.2 Filling quantities and lubrication chart 252
5.2.1 Filling quantities 252
5.2.2 Lubrication chart 253
5.3 Fuels, lubricants and operating fluids 255
5.3.1 General information 255
5.3.2 Oil analysis 255
5.3.3 Diesel fuels 255
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5.3.4 Diesel exhaust fluids 256
5.3.5 Engine oils 256
5.3.6 Refrigerant 257
5.3.7 Coolant 258
5.3.8 Hydraulic oils 259
5.3.9 Gear oils 260
5.3.10 Pump distributor gear oils 261
5.3.11 Greases 262
5.3.12 Windscreen washer fluid 263
5.3.13 Lubricants and care products for electrical and mechanical systems 263
5.4 Access points for maintenance work 264
5.4.1 Access points on the uppercarriage 264
5.4.2 Access points under the uppercarriage 265
5.4.3 Access points on the undercarriage 266
5.5 Preparing for maintenance 267
5.5.1 Maintenance procedures 267
5.5.2 Safety instructions 267
5.5.3 Putting machine in maintenance position 268
5.6 General maintenance 269
5.6.1 Welding 269
5.6.2 Bleeding hydraulic cylinders 269
5.6.3 Applying corrosion protection to piston rods 270
5.6.4 Cleaning the machine 271
5.6.5 Cleaning travel gear 273
5.6.6 Cleaning fan and radiator 273
5.6.7 Corrosion protection 274
5.7 Complete machine 285
5.7.1 Checking machine for proper condition and tightness 285
5.7.2 Lubricating bearings on machine and working attachment 285
5.7.3 Checking components for cracks 287
5.7.4 Cleaning and treating rubber seals on doors and hoods 287
5.8 Drive group 288
5.8.1 Diesel engine: Putting in maintenance position 288
5.8.2 Diesel engine: Checking oil level 288
5.8.3 Diesel engine: Checking condition, tightness and cleanliness 290
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5.8.4 Fuel pre-filter: Draining water 290
5.8.5 Fuel tank: Draining water and sediments 291
5.8.6 Fuel fine filter: Replacing filter element 292
5.8.7 Air filter: Emptying dust collecting tank 293
5.8.8 Air filter: Replacing main filter cartridge 293
5.8.9 Pump distributor gear: Checking oil level 294
5.8.10 Diesel particulate filter (option): Activating and deactivating
regeneration 295
5.9 Cooling system 299
5.9.1 Checking coolant level 299
5.9.2 Coolant: Checking concentration 300
5.10 Working hydraulics 304
5.10.1 Depressurising hydraulic system 304
5.10.2 Hydraulic tank: Checking oil level 305
5.10.3 Hydraulic tank: Draining water and sediments 307
5.10.4 Return filter: Checking and cleaning magnetic rod 308
5.10.5 Bypass filter (option): Checking level of contamination of filter cartridge 308
5.10.6 Hydraulic hoses: Checking condition and tightness 309
5.11 Electrical system 310
5.11.1 General information 310
5.12 Travel gear 311
5.12.1 Checking track tension 311
5.12.2 Tightening track 312
5.12.3 Slackening track 313
5.12.4 Determining track type 314
5.12.5 Track pads and sprocket wheels: Checking mounting 315
5.13 Working attachment 317
5.13.1 Lubricating working tool 317
5.13.2 Checking pin connections for secure seating 317
5.13.3 Checking steel parts for cracks 318
5.13.4 Pin bearing: checking for wear 318
5.13.5 Changing bucket teeth with Z system 318
5.14 Operator’s cab, heating and air conditioning 320
5.14.1 Filling with windscreen washer fluid 320
5.14.2 Switching on air conditioning unit 320
5.14.3 Cleaning pre-filter
5.15 Lubrication system
5.15.1 Lubrication system: Filling with grease
5.15.2 Checking lubrication of bearings (grease collar)
5.15.3 Pipes, hoses and lubricating points: Checking tightness and condition
5.16 Slewing gearbox and slewing ring
5.16.1 Slewing gearbox: Checking oil level 324
Appendix
6.1 Pre-tightening torque and turning angle
6.1.1 Procedure
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