Operator’s Manual

Operator’s Manual

E120B
Track-Type Excavator
S/n 6JF1 & Up

THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF

CATERPILLAR OR IT’S SUCCESSORS. CATERPILLAR AND IT’S SUCCESSORS
ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.

TRADE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS,
AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS.

CT-O-120B EX
 Information Section
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Information Section Machine Operation ............................................. 47

Foreword ............................................................ 2 Operating Techniques ........................... ...... ...... 50

Safety Section Machine Parking ................................................ 55

Important Safety Information ........................... 3 Transportation Information .............................. 58

Safety .................................................................. 4 Towing Information ............................................. 62

Warning Signs and Labels ......... ............ ...... 4 Maintenance Section
General Hazard Information ........................... 7 General Torque Specifications ........................ 66
Crushing or Cutting Prevention ............... ... ... 9 General Service Information .............................. 68

Burn Prevention ............................................. 9 Cooling System Specifications ........................ 69

Fire or Explosion Prevention ........................ 10 Fuel Specifications ............................................. 73

Mounting and Dismounting ........................... 11 Scheduled Oil Sampling (S-O-S) ..................... 75

Before Starting the Engine ........................... 11 Lubricant Specifications .................................... 76

Engine Starting ................................................ 11 Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities ...... 78

Before Operating the Machine ..................... 12 Maintenance Intervals ...... ... ... ...... .................. 79

Machine Operation ....................................... 12 When Required ................................................... 80

Machine Parking ............................................. 13 Every 10 Service Hours or Daily············ ... ...... 98

General Section Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly··············· 105

Specifications and Model Views ..................... 14 Initial 100 Service Hours ................................. 106

Product Identification and Serial Number Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly············ 107
Locations ......... ...... .............................. ... ...... ...... 15
Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months ... ...... 116
Operation Section
Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months ...... 124
Operator's Station and Monitoring Syst~ms ... 16
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year ............ 125
Machine Controls .................. .................. ............ 31
Every 2000 Service Hours or 2 Years 130
Attachment Controls ............................. ,...... ... ... 36
Index Section
Before Starting the Engine .............................. 39
Index .................................................................. 133
Engine Starting ...... ................................. ... ......... 42

After Starting the Engine ......... ... ... .................. 46

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Safety Section
Safety

Before Starting the Engine

Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not Start the engine only from the operator's station.
use your bare hands to check for leaks. Use a Never short across the starter terminals or across
board or cardboard to check for leaks . See the batteries, as this could bypass the engine
"Fluid penetration" in the "Safety" section for neutral-start system as well as damage the
more details. Tighten all connections to the electrical system .
recommended torque. Replace if any of the
Inspect the condition of the seat belt and
following conditions are found:
mounting hardware. Replace any damaged or
t. End fittings damaged, or leaking worn parts. Replace the seat belt regardless of
appearance after three years of use.
2. Outer covering chafed or cut and wire
reinforcing exposed. Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be
obtained with the operator's back against the
3. Outer covering ballooning locally.
seat back.
4. Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible
Make sure the machine is equipped with a lighting
part of hose.
system as required by conditions . Make sure all
5. Armouring embedded in the outer cover. lights are working properly.
6. End fittings displaced. Make sure no one is working on, underneath or
close to the machine before starting the engine or
Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields
beginning to move the machine. Make sure the
are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing
area is free of personnel.
against other parts and excessive heat during
operation .

Mounting and Dismounting Engine Starting

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Do not start the engine or move any of the controls

Mount and dismount the machine only where
if there is a "DO NOT OPE RATE" or similar warning
steps and/or handholds are provided.
tag attached to the start switch or controls.
Use both hands and face the machine, when
Move all hydraulic controls to the HOLD position
mounting and dismounting.
before starting the engine.
Never get on or off a moving machine. Never
Start and operate the engine in a well ventilated
jump off the machine.
area only In an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to
Do not try to climb on or off the machine when the outside.
carrying tools or supplies Use a hand line to pull
equipment up onto the platform.
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Safety Section
Safety

Before Operating the Machine

Clear all personnel from the machine and the area. Stay a safe distance from the edge of cliffs,
overhangs and slide areas.
Clear all obstacles from the path of the machine.
Beware of hazards such as wires, ditches, etc. If the machine begins to sideslip on a grade,
immediately dispose of the load and turn the
Be sure all windows are clean. Secure the doors
machine downhill.
and windows in either the open or shut position
Be careful to avoid the condition which could lead
Adjust the rear view mirrors (if equipped) for best
to tipping when working on hills, banks or slopes,
vision, especially close to the machine.
and when crossing ditches, ridges or other
Make sure the machine horn, the travel alarm (if obstructions.
equipped) and all other warning devices are
Work up and down slopes,rather than sideways,
working properly.
whenever possible.
Before moving the machine, check the position of
Keep the machine under control and do not work
the undercarriage The normal travel position is
it over its capacity.
with the idler wheels to the front under the cab
and the drive sprockets to the rear. When the Avoid changing the direction of travel on a slope,
undercarriage is in the reversed position, the which could result in tipping or side slipping of the
directional controls must be operated in reverse. machine.
Fasten the seat belt securely. Bring the load close to the machine before traveling
or swinging the load.
Warm up the engine and the hydraulic oil before
operating the machine. Lifting capacity decreases as the load is moved
further from the machine.
Check for proper operation of all controls and
protective devices while moving slowly in an open Be sure hitch points and the towing device are
area. adequate.
Operate the machine only while seated. Connect trailing equipment to a drawbar or hitch
only.
Machine Operation
Never straddle a wire rope cable or similar device,
Operate the machine only while seated. Operate
nor allow others to do so
the controls only with the engine running to
prevent uncontrolled implement movement. No personnel should be between the machine
and trailing equipment when maneuvering to
Watch boom clearances when moving the
connect them. Block the tongue or hitch of trailing
machine. Uneven ground can cause the boom to
equipment to align it with the drawbar or hitch
move from side to side or up and down.
For safety, local or state codes or pb site operating
The operator must be satisfied that no one will be
directives may require a greater distance from
endangered before moving the machine.
obstacles.
Do not allow riders on the machine unless additional
Do not attempt to engage the swing lock pin while
seat, seat belt and Falling Object Protective
the swing frame is rotating.
Structure (FOPS) are provided.
Check with the local utilities for the locations of
Report any needed repairs noted during operation
buried pipes and cables before operating the
Carry attachments close to the ground, machine.
approximately 40 cm (16 in) above ground level.
Know the maximum height and reach of your
machine.