Liebherr L 538 1493 Wheel Loader Operator’s Manual SN 31405 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Liebherr L 538 1493 Wheel Loader Operator’s Manual SN 31405 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Liebherr L 538 1493 Wheel Loader Operator’s Manual SN 31405 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Product ID
Manufacturer: Liebherr Machinery (Dalian) Co. Ltd.
Type: L 538
Type no.: 1493
From Serial no.: 31405
Preface:
This operating manual has been written for the driver and for the maintenance personnel of the machine. It contains the following descriptions:
- Chapter 1: Product description
- Chapter 2: Safety regulations
- Chapter 3: Handling and operation
- Chapter 4: Malfunctions
- Chapter 5: Maintenance
This operating manual must be carefully read before initial operation and should be read and used later at regular intervals by anyone who carries out work on the machine.
Working with or on the machine includes:
- Operation, including equipping, troubleshooting during operation, removing production debris, maintenance, removing operating and auxiliary materials.
- Servicing, including maintenance, inspection, and repairs.
- Transport or loading of the machine.
This manual helps the driver become acquainted with the machine and prevents malfunctions due to incorrect operation.
Observation of the operating manual by maintenance staff:
- Increases reliability during operation
- Extends the service life of your machine
- Reduces repair costs and downtime
This manual must be kept with the machine. Make sure a copy is always kept in the glove compartment of the driver’s cab.
- In addition to the operating manual, follow the instructions based on existing national accident prevention and environmental protection regulations. Also, observe the recognized technical regulations for safe and correct operation in addition to the operating manual and applicable national and local legal accident prevention rules.
- This operating manual contains all the information you need to operate and service your machine. Please note that some illustrations in this manual may show details and equipment that are different from those on your machine. On some pictures, protective devices and covers have been removed for a better view. We constantly make improvements to our machines, which means there may have been modifications to your machine that are not mentioned in this manual.
- However, if you should require explanations or information, the Liebherr technical information and customer services departments will be happy to provide assistance.
Liability and warranty:
Because of the many products on offer from other manufacturers (such as fuels, lubricants, attachments, and replacement parts), Liebherr cannot test the suitability and faultless function of all third-party products in or on Liebherr products. The same applies to any effects caused by combining third-party products with Liebherr products.
- The use of third-party products together with Liebherr products is at the risk of the operator. Liebherr accepts no warranty or liability for damage of any kind in the event of breakdowns or damage to Liebherr machines caused by the use of third-party products.
- In addition, Liebherr will also reject any warranty claims for damage caused by improper use, insufficient maintenance, or failure to observe safety instructions.
Modifications, conditions, copyright:
- We reserve the right to make changes without notice as a result of technological development.
- The information and illustrations in this manual may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes. All rights under copyright law are expressly reserved.
- The warranty and liability terms contained in Liebherr’s general conditions of trade are not affected by the information in the manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Liebherr L 538 1493 Wheel Loader Operator’s Manual SN 31405 – PDF DOWNLOAD
1 Product description 15
1.1 Technical description 16
1.1.1 Overview of the entire machine 15
1.2 Technical data 16
1.2.1 Sound level 16
1.2.2 Diesel engine 16
1.2.3 Electrical system 16
1.2.4 Travel drive 17
1.2.5 Hydrostatic travel drive 17
1.2.6 Travel speeds 17
1.2.7 Axles 17
1.2.8 Brakes 18
1.2.9 Steering 18
1.2.10 Working hydraulics 18
1.2.11 Liftarms 18
1.2.12 Operator’s cab 19
1.2.13 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning 19
1.2.14 Tow hitch 20
1.2.15 Ballast 20
1.2.16 Tyres 21
1.2.17 Snow chains or guard chains 22
1.2.18 Foam-filled tyres 22
1.2.19 Complete machine with loading bucket 22
1.2.20 Complete machine with loading bucket (parallel kinematics) 24
1.2.21 Working attachment: light material bucket 26
1.2.22 Working attachment: forklift 27
2 Safety warnings, signs 29
2.1 Waming symbols 29
2.1.1 Other designations 29
21.2 Additional rules and guidelines 30
2.2 Proper use 30
2.3 Signs on the machine 30
2.3.1 Safety signs 31
2.3.2 Information signs 34
2.3.3 Type plate 41
2.4 Safety instructions 42
2.41 General safety instructions 42
2.4.2 Instructions on preventing crushing injuries and burns 43
2.4.3 Instructions on preventing fires and explosions 43
2.44 Safety instructions for start-up 44
2.4.5 Safety precautions during start-up 44
2.4.6 Instructions for safe working 45
2.47 Safety instructions for driving on slopes 46
2.48 Parking safely 46
2.49 Transporting the machine safely 46
2.410 Towing the machine safely 47
2.4.11 Measures for ensuring safe maintenance 47
2.412 Safety instructions for maintenance work on machines with hydro
2.412 Safety instructions for maintenance work on machines with hydro
accumulators 50
2.413 Safety instructions for welding work on the machine 50
2.4.14 Safety instruction for working on the working attachment 50
2.4.15 Safety instructions for transporting the machine by crane 51
2.416 Safe maintenance of hydraulic hoses and hose lines 51
2.417 Roll over protective structure (ROPS) and falling object protection
2.417 Roll over protective structure (ROPS) and falling object protection
structure (FOPS) 52
2.4.18 Attachments and accessories 52
2.4.19 Protection against vibrations 53
2.4.20 See and be seen 53
2.421 Danger area of the machine 54
3 Handling and operation 57
3.1 Control elements 57
3.1.1 Operator’s cab 57
3.1.2 Display 58
3.1.3 Control unit 58
3.1.3 Control unit 58
3.1.4 Switches/buttons 59
3.1.5 Control lever 60
3.2 Handling 61
3.2.1 Battery main switch 61
3.2.1 Battery main switch 61
3.2.2 Articulation lock 61
3.2.3 Cab access 63
3.2.4 Cab windows 64
3.2.5 Emergency exit 66
3.2.6 Fire extinguisher 67
3.2.7 Driver’s seat 68
3.2.8 Safety belt 76
3.29 Steering wheel 76
3.2.10 Control panel 77
3.2.11 Starting switch 78
3.2.12 Steering-column switch 79
3.2.13 Lighting 80
3.2.14 Interior lighting of the driver’s cab 83
3.2.15 Display 83
3.2.16 Control lever 87
3.2.17 Controlling a working attachment with an independent hydraulic circuit 88
3.2.18 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning 91
3.2.19 Rear window heater and mirror heater (optional) 93
3.2.20 Interior and exterior mirrors 94
3.2.21 Sun visor 94
3.2.22 Radio 94
3.2.23 Windscreen wiper and washer system 95
3.2.24 Liebherr automatic central lubrication system 97
3.2.25 Back-up alarm 100
3.2.26 Reversible fan drive 101
3.2.27 LIiDAT 102
3.2.10 Control panel 77
3.2.11 Starting switch 78
3.2.12 Steering-column switch 79
3.2.13 Lighting 80
3.2.14 Interior lighting of the driver’s cab 83
3.2.15 Display 83
3.2.16 Control lever 87
3.2.17 Controlling a working attachment with an independent hydraulic circuit 88
3.2.18 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning 91
3.2.19 Rear window heater and mirror heater (optional) 93
3.2.20 Interior and exterior mirrors 94
3.2.21 Sun visor 94
3.2.22 Radio 94
3.2.23 Windscreen wiper and washer system 95
3.2.24 Liebherr automatic central lubrication system 97
3.2.25 Back-up alarm 100
3.2.26 Reversible fan drive 101
3.2.27 LIiDAT 102
3.3 Operation 103
3.3.1 Daily start-up 103
3.3.1 Daily start-up 103
3.3.2 Starting diesel engine 106
3.3.3 Travel mode 1063.3.4 On-road travel 113
3.3.5 Shutting down the machine 114
3.3.6 Moving working attachments 117
3.3.7 Forklift 124
3.4 Working methods 127
3.41 Picking up material 127
3.4.2 Transporting and moving material 128
3.4.3 Emptying the working attachment 129
3.44 Handling materials with high dump buckets 130
3.4.5 Loading with clamp buckets 131
3.4.6 Grading work 131
3.4.7 Removing material from a slope or wall 132
3.48 Loading a transport vehicle 134
3.4.9 Excavation 136
3.5 Fitting and removing the attachment 138
3.5.1 Removing the working attachment from the quick coupler 138
3.5.2 Attaching working attachments to the quick-change device 140
3.6 Transport 144
3.6.1 Transporting the machine 144
3.6.2 Transport safety retainer 148
3.7 Emergency modes 149
3.7.1 Lowering the lift arms if the diesel engine fails 149
3.7.2 Towing the machine 150
3.7.3 Emergency steering 157
3.7.4 Jump starting procedure 157
4 Malfunctions 161
4.1 Servicecodes 161
4.1.1 Service code indicator in the display 161
4.2 Problems – Cause – Remedy 164
421 Warming symbols 164
4.2.2 Troubleshooting the Liebherr automatic central lubrication system 164
4.3 Problem remedy 166
4.3.1 Replacing fuses 166
3.3.5 Shutting down the machine 114
3.3.6 Moving working attachments 117
3.3.7 Forklift 124
3.4 Working methods 127
3.41 Picking up material 127
3.4.2 Transporting and moving material 128
3.4.3 Emptying the working attachment 129
3.44 Handling materials with high dump buckets 130
3.4.5 Loading with clamp buckets 131
3.4.6 Grading work 131
3.4.7 Removing material from a slope or wall 132
3.48 Loading a transport vehicle 134
3.4.9 Excavation 136
3.5 Fitting and removing the attachment 138
3.5.1 Removing the working attachment from the quick coupler 138
3.5.2 Attaching working attachments to the quick-change device 140
3.6 Transport 144
3.6.1 Transporting the machine 144
3.6.2 Transport safety retainer 148
3.7 Emergency modes 149
3.7.1 Lowering the lift arms if the diesel engine fails 149
3.7.2 Towing the machine 150
3.7.3 Emergency steering 157
3.7.4 Jump starting procedure 157
4 Malfunctions 161
4.1 Servicecodes 161
4.1.1 Service code indicator in the display 161
4.2 Problems – Cause – Remedy 164
421 Warming symbols 164
4.2.2 Troubleshooting the Liebherr automatic central lubrication system 164
4.3 Problem remedy 166
4.3.1 Replacing fuses 166
5 Maintenance 171
5.1 Maintenance and inspection schedule 171
5.2 Filling quantities and lubrication chart 176
5.1 Maintenance and inspection schedule 171
5.2 Filling quantities and lubrication chart 176
5.2.1 Recommended lubricants 176
5.2.2 Recommended operating fluids 176
5.2.3 Lubrication chart 177
5.3 Lubricants and fuels 180
5.3.1 General information on changing lubricants and fuels 180
5.3.2 Converting hydraulic system from mineral oils to biodegradable
hydraulic fluids 180
5.3.3 Diesel fuels 181
5.3.4 Lubricating oils for diesel engines 182
5.3.5 Refrigerant 184
6.3.6 Coolant 184
5.3.7 Hydraulic oil 185
5.3.8 Lubricating oils for transmissions 188
5.3.9 Lubricating oils for axles 189
5.3.10 Lubrication grease and other lubricants 190
5.4 Safety precautions 192
5.5 Preparatory tasks for maintenance 193
5.5.1 Maintenance positions 193
5.5.2 Opening the service accesses 194
5.5.3 Turning off the battery main switch 196
5.6 Overall machine 197
5.6.1 Checking the machine for external damage 197
5.6.2 Removing loose parts, dirt, ice and snow from the machine 197
5.6.3 Checking the hydraulic lines for damage 197
5.6.4 Cleaning the machine 20
5.6.5 Shutting down the machine for a lengthy period 203
5.6.6 Deactivating the machine 203
5.6.7 Checking the machine for leaks 203
5.6.8 Making sure the bolted connections are tight 203
5.6.9 Corrosion protection system for use with salt and artificial fertilisers
(optional): Carrying out corrosion protection 204
5.6.10 Oil analyses 204
5.7 Drive group 21
5.2.2 Recommended operating fluids 176
5.2.3 Lubrication chart 177
5.3 Lubricants and fuels 180
5.3.1 General information on changing lubricants and fuels 180
5.3.2 Converting hydraulic system from mineral oils to biodegradable
hydraulic fluids 180
5.3.3 Diesel fuels 181
5.3.4 Lubricating oils for diesel engines 182
5.3.5 Refrigerant 184
6.3.6 Coolant 184
5.3.7 Hydraulic oil 185
5.3.8 Lubricating oils for transmissions 188
5.3.9 Lubricating oils for axles 189
5.3.10 Lubrication grease and other lubricants 190
5.4 Safety precautions 192
5.5 Preparatory tasks for maintenance 193
5.5.1 Maintenance positions 193
5.5.2 Opening the service accesses 194
5.5.3 Turning off the battery main switch 196
5.6 Overall machine 197
5.6.1 Checking the machine for external damage 197
5.6.2 Removing loose parts, dirt, ice and snow from the machine 197
5.6.3 Checking the hydraulic lines for damage 197
5.6.4 Cleaning the machine 20
5.6.5 Shutting down the machine for a lengthy period 203
5.6.6 Deactivating the machine 203
5.6.7 Checking the machine for leaks 203
5.6.8 Making sure the bolted connections are tight 203
5.6.9 Corrosion protection system for use with salt and artificial fertilisers
(optional): Carrying out corrosion protection 204
5.6.10 Oil analyses 204
5.7 Drive group 21
5.7.1 Checking the engine oil level 21
5.7.2 Draining off condensate and sediment from the fuel tank 21
5.7.3 Draining off condensate from the Separ fuel pre-filter 212
5.7.4 Draining off condensate from the fuel pre-filter 213
5.7.5 Changing the Separ fuel pre-filter insert 214
5.7.6 Changing the fuel pre-filter 216
5.7.7 Changing the fuel fine filter 217
5.7.8 Bleeding the fuel system 218
5.7.9 Cleaning the air filter service cover and dust discharge valve 219
5.7.10 Cleaning or changing the main filter element 221
5.7.11 Changing the air filter safety element 224
Cooling system 226
5.8.1 Checking the coolant level 226
5.8.2 Checking the coolant antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor concentration 227
5.8.3 Cleaning the cooling system 231
Hydraulic components 233
5.9.1 Checking the oil level in the hydraulic tank 233
Steering system 235
5.10.1 Testing the steering 235
5.10.2 Lubricating the bearing points on the steering cylinders 235
Brake system 237
5.11.1 Testing the service brake and parking brake 237
Electrical system 239
5.12.1 Checking the lights 239
Axles and drive shafts 240
5.13.1 Checking the tyre pressure 240
5.13.2 Checking the wheel tightness (once after 50, 100 and 250 h) 240
Steel parts of the basic machine 242
5.14.1 Lubricating the articulation bearing and the rear axle oscillating bearing 242
5.14.2 Covering – lubricating locks and hinges 242
Working attachment 244
5.15.1 Lubricating the lift arms and attachment 244
5.15.2 Checking the lift arm bearing bushings 245
5.16.3 Lubricating and testing the quick-change device 246
Operator’s cab, heating and air conditioning 248
5.7.2 Draining off condensate and sediment from the fuel tank 21
5.7.3 Draining off condensate from the Separ fuel pre-filter 212
5.7.4 Draining off condensate from the fuel pre-filter 213
5.7.5 Changing the Separ fuel pre-filter insert 214
5.7.6 Changing the fuel pre-filter 216
5.7.7 Changing the fuel fine filter 217
5.7.8 Bleeding the fuel system 218
5.7.9 Cleaning the air filter service cover and dust discharge valve 219
5.7.10 Cleaning or changing the main filter element 221
5.7.11 Changing the air filter safety element 224
Cooling system 226
5.8.1 Checking the coolant level 226
5.8.2 Checking the coolant antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor concentration 227
5.8.3 Cleaning the cooling system 231
Hydraulic components 233
5.9.1 Checking the oil level in the hydraulic tank 233
Steering system 235
5.10.1 Testing the steering 235
5.10.2 Lubricating the bearing points on the steering cylinders 235
Brake system 237
5.11.1 Testing the service brake and parking brake 237
Electrical system 239
5.12.1 Checking the lights 239
Axles and drive shafts 240
5.13.1 Checking the tyre pressure 240
5.13.2 Checking the wheel tightness (once after 50, 100 and 250 h) 240
Steel parts of the basic machine 242
5.14.1 Lubricating the articulation bearing and the rear axle oscillating bearing 242
5.14.2 Covering – lubricating locks and hinges 242
Working attachment 244
5.15.1 Lubricating the lift arms and attachment 244
5.15.2 Checking the lift arm bearing bushings 245
5.16.3 Lubricating and testing the quick-change device 246
Operator’s cab, heating and air conditioning 248
5.16.1 Cleaning the fresh and recirculated air filters 248
5.16.2 Changing the fresh and recirculated air filters 249
5.16.3 Checking the condition and function of the safety belt 250
5.16.4 Checking and topping up the windscreen washer reservoir 250
5.16.5 Checking the seals on the driver’s cab 251
5.17 Lubrication system 252
5.17.1 Checking the lubrication system grease reservoir level 252
5.17.2 Checking the pipes, hoses and lubrication points of the lubrication
system 252
5.17.3 Checking whether metered quantities are adequate at the bearing
points (grease collars) of the lubrication system 253
Index 255
5.16.2 Changing the fresh and recirculated air filters 249
5.16.3 Checking the condition and function of the safety belt 250
5.16.4 Checking and topping up the windscreen washer reservoir 250
5.16.5 Checking the seals on the driver’s cab 251
5.17 Lubrication system 252
5.17.1 Checking the lubrication system grease reservoir level 252
5.17.2 Checking the pipes, hoses and lubrication points of the lubrication
system 252
5.17.3 Checking whether metered quantities are adequate at the bearing
points (grease collars) of the lubrication system 253
Index 255
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