Case CX31 CX36 Mini Excavator Owners Manual PDF Download

CASE CX31 CX36 MINI EXCAVATOR OPERATORS MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions \tSection 1
Machine Familiarization\tSection 2
Basic Machine Operation\tSection 3
Maintenance\tSection 4
Transportation\tSection 5
Specifications\tSection 6
Troubleshooting\tSection 7
Optional Equipment\tSection 8
Specifications (EPA Engine)\tSection 9

SECTION 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION \t 1-2
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS\t 1-3
1.3 PRE-START SAFETY\t 1-5
1.4 SAFETY DURING OPERATION \t1-11
1.5 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SAFETY\t1-19
1.6 BATTERY SAFETY\t1-26
1.7 WARNING LABELS & DECALS\t1-27
1.8 PROHIBITED MACHINE OPERATION \t1-34
1.9 END OF WORK SHIFT SAFETY\t1-36
1.10 PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION\t1-37
1.11 TOWING THE MACHINE \t1-38

SECTION 2
MACHINE FAMILIARIZATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.1 FAMILIARIZATION\t 2-2
2.2 GENERAL MACHINE NOMENCLATURE\t 2-2
2.3 OPERATOR CAB NOMENCLATURE\t 2-3
2.4 COMPONENT & CONTROLS NOMENCLATURE\t 2-4
A. Monitor Panel (Gauge Cluster) \t 2-4
A.1 Meters\t 2-4
A.1.a Coolant Temperature MeteR \t 2-4
A.1.b Fuel Meter\t 2-4
A.1.c Hour Meter\t 2-4
A.2 WARNING LAMPS\t 2-5
A.2.a Battery Charge Lamp (Red)\t 2-5
A.2.b Engine Oil Pressure Lamp (Red) \t 2-5
A.2.c Coolant Temperature Lamp (Red)\t 2-5
A.2.d Low Fuel Warning Lamp (Red) \t 2-5
A.3 Indicator Lamps\t 2-5
A.3.a High (2nd) Travel Speed Lamp (Yellow). \t 2-5
B. Switches \t 2-6
B.1 Starter Switch \t 2-6
B.2 Travel Speed Select Switch \t 2-6
B.3 Horn Switch\t 2-6
B.4 Deceleration Selector Switch (Option) \t 2-7
B.5 Working Light Switch\t 2-7
B.6 Cab Heater Switch (Canopy Option) \t 2-7
B.7 Wiper Switch \t 2-7
C. Levers and Pedals\t 2-8
C.1 Safety Lock Lever\t 2-8
C.2 Operating Levers (ISO Operating Pattern) \t 2-9
C.3 Travel Control Levers\t 2-9
C.4 Throttle Lever \t 2-10
C.5 Dozer Operating Lever\t 2-10
C.6 Boom Swing Operating Pedal \t 2-11
C.7 Nibbler & Breaker Operating Pedal \t 2-11
D. Guard with Locking Device & Covers\t2-12
E. Seat Front to Back Adjustment\t 2-12
F. Electrical Equipment \t 2-13
F.1 Working Light Switch\t 2-13
F.2 Fuse Box (Main)\t 2-13
2.5 STORAGE & OTHERS\t2-14
A. Storing Place for Manual \t2-14
B. Tools\t 2-14
C. Grease Gun\t2-14
2.6 SEAT BELT\t2-15
2.7 CAB\t2-16

SECTION 3
BASIC MACHINE OPERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.1 PRE-START CHECK\t3-2
A. Brief Check of Machine \t3-2
B. Check Before Operation \t 3-3
C. Confirmation Before Starting Machine Engine\t3-8
3.2 STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE ENGINE.\t 3-9
A. Start-up Under Normal Conditions\t 3-9
B. Start-up Under Cold Conditions\t 3-10
C. Start-up With Booster Cables\t 3-11
D. Connecting/Disconnecting Booster Cables\t3-12
3.3 STOPPING MACHINE ENGINE\t3-13
3.4 INSPECTION AFTER STARTING MACHINE ENGINE \t3-14
A. Exhaust Gas Color, Abnormal Sound & Smell \t 3-14
B. Check Each Switch & Lever\t3-15
C. Check Monitor Panel\t3-15
3.5 MACHINE WARM UP\t3-16
A. Warming Up Engine\t3-16
B. Warming Up Hydraulic Oil \t 3-16
3.6 MACHINE OPERATION\t3-17
A. Machine Travel \t 3-17
B. Stop Traveling\t 3-18
C. Travel Precautions\t 3-18
D. Care On Up/Down Slope\t3-19
E. Machine Operation In Water/On Soft Ground\t3-20
F. Getting Out of Soft Ground \t3-21
G. Slewing Operation\t3-22
3.7 PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY\t3-23
A. Digging \t3-23
B. Loading\t3-25
C. Works In Narrow Space\t3-25
D. Minimum Slewing Position\t 3-25
3.8 MACHINE PARKING\t3-26
3.9 CHECK & CONFIRMATION AFTER WORK\t3-26
3.10 PRECAUTIONS AFTER OPERATION\t3-27
3.11 MEASURES AFTER EMERGENCY STOP\t3-27
3.12 LOCKING UP WITH KEY\t3-28
3.13 EMERGENCY MEASURES AGAINST SUDDEN FAILURE OF MACHINE\t3-29
A. Releasing Lock For Travel Motor\t3-29
B. Lowering Bucket\t3-33
C. Lowering Arm & Boom\t3-34
D. Slewing Upper Slewing Structure \t3-34
3.14 CAUTION ON USING RUBBER CRAWLER SHOES\t3-35
A. How To Use Well\t3-35
B. Prohibited Work\t3-35
C. Caution On Use\t3-36
3.15 MACHINE OPERATION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS \t3-38
A. Operation In Extreme Cold\t3-38
B. Operation At Seashore Or Salty Climate\t3-39
C. Care For Electrical Equipment \t3-39
D. Operation In Dusty Areas \t3-39
3.16 PRECAUTIONS WHEN STORING THE MACHINE FORA LONG TIME\t3-40
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SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION\t4-3
4.2 GENERAL SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS\t4-4
4.3 LUBRICANT, FUEL & COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS\t4-7
4.4 FILTERS & ELEMENTS, AND BUCKET\t4-8
4.5 ACCESSORY TOOLS\t4-9
4.6 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAPSCREWS & NUTS\t4-10
4.7 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINTS & HYDRAULIC HOSES\t4-11
4.8 INSTALLING HYDRAULIC HOSE AND PIPE JOINT\t4-12
4.9 RELEASING INTERNAL PRESSURE OF HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM \t4-13
4.10 PRESSURIZING HYDRAULIC OILTANK\t4-14
4.11 BLEEDING AIR IN FUEL SYSTEM \t4-15
4.12 REPLACEMENT OF RUBBER CRAWLER SHOE\t4-16
A. Removing Rubber Crawler Shoe \t4-16
B. Installing Rubber Crawler Shoe\t4-17
C. Check and Adjustment of Tension On Crawler Shoe \t4-18
4.13 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHART\t4-21
4.14 WHEN REQUIRED\t4-24
A. Cleaning Radiator Cores\t4-24
B. Cleaning or Replacement of Radiator Cap\t4-24
C. Replacement of Working Light \t4-25
D. Reconditioning Bucket\t4-26
1. Check for Abrasion/Damages On Tooth Point & Side Cutter\t4-26
2. Replacing Tooth Points \t4-27
3. Replacing Side Cutter \t4-28
E. Replacement of Bucket\t4-29
1. Removal of Bucket\t4-29
2. Installing Bucket\t4-30
3. Adjusting Bucket Mount Gap\t4-30
F. Inspecting Rubber Crawler Shoe\t4-32
G. Lubrication For Operating Levers\t4-34
H. Checking Electrical Wiring and Fuses\t4-34
4-15 8-HOUR (DAILY) INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE\t4-36
A. Check External Conditions of Machine\t4-36
B. Check Capscrews and Nuts For Looseness and Dropping Off\t4-36
C. Check Each Cylinder, Piping and Hose For Leakage and Damages\t4-37
D. Check Travel System For Leakage and Abrasion \t4-37
4.16 50-HOUR (WEEKLY) INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE\t4-38
A. Adjusting Crawler Tension\t4-38
B. Greasing Pins Around Bucket\t4-38
C. Draining Water from Water Separator and Cleaning \t4-39
D. Draining Water and Deposits from Fuel Tank\t4-40
E. Check Battery Fluid Level and Specific Gravity\t4-41
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SECTION 5
TRANSPORTATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5.0 TRANSPORTATION \t5-2
A. When Preparing Transportation Plans \t 5-2
B. Loading And Unloading the Machine\t 5-2
C. Securing the Machine\t 5-3
D. Lifting Procedures For the Machine Complete\t 5-4
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SECTION 6
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS\t6-2
A. Machine Dimensions \t 6-2
B. Attachment Working Ranges\t 6-4
C. Boom With Arm Cylinder\t 6-6
D. Arm & Standard Bucket\t 6-6
E. Arm \t 6-6
F. Standard Bucket (Reference Only) \t 6-6
G. Dozer\t 6-6
H. Crawler Shoe\t 6-7
I. Performance Specifications \t 6-8
1. Speed and Gradeability\t 6-8
2. Side Digging & Dozer\t 6-8
3. Engine \t 6-8
4. Hydraulic Components\t 6-8
J. Machine & Components Weight \t 6-9
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SECTION 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
7.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING\t7-2
A. Operating\t 7-2
B. Travel\t7-2, 7-3
C. Hydraulic \t 7-3
D. Gauge Cluster Display \t 7-3
E. Engine\t 7-4
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SECTION 8
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
8.1 OPERATION OF HYDRAULIC BREAKER AND NIBBLER \t 8-2
A. Selection of Hydraulic Breaker And Nibbler \t 8-2
B. Before Operating Breaker and Nibbler\t 8-2
C. Precautions For Impurity and Hydraulic Oil\t 8-2
D. Operation\t 8-3
E. Connection To Hydraulic Circuit ForAttachment\t 8-3
F. Selector Valve Shifting Procedures \t 8-4
8.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS\t 8-5
A. Use for Intended Purpose\t 8-5
B. Passengers \t 8-5
C. Protective Equipment\t 8-5
D. Cylinders \t 8-5
E. Avoid Continuous Operation \t 8-5
F. Hose Surge\t 8-6
G. Do Not Use Dropping Force\t 8-6
H. Do Not Use Slewing Force\t 8-6
I. Do Not Lift \t 8-6
J. Working Ranges\t 8-7
K. To Pry and Break Forcibly\t 8-7
L. Arm in Vertical Position \t 8-7
8.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVAL\t8-8
A. Replacement Interval\t 8-8
B. Maintenance Record Sheet (Example)\t 8-8

SECTION 9
SPECIFICATIONS (EPA ENGINE)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE EPA REGULATIONS
1. Engine Identification\t 9-2
2. Requirements on Engine Installation Condition\t 9-3
3. Emissions-Related Parts\t 9-3
4. Maintenance Schedule\t 9-3
5. Emission System Warranty Statement\t 9-4
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