Case 170 C Excavator Operators Manual PDF

The Case 170 C Excavator Operator’s Manual PDF covers the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the Case 170 C excavator. It provides information on machine controls, operating procedures, safety requirements, technical specifications, and routine maintenance, with instructions for working with the machine’s main systems and components.

The procedures and operating guidelines help operators use the machine correctly and perform routine inspections. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and observe all applicable safety precautions.

Operation and Maintenance Coverage

The manual includes general machine information, identification numbers, technical specifications, safety decals, hand signals, and safety features. It explains the instrument panel and controls, including warning lamps, control levers, travel speed selection, swing braking, heating controls, and other operating functions.

The operating instructions cover normal engine starting and stopping, cold-weather operation, hand and foot controls, machine parking, towing, transport preparation, upperstructure locking, and the use of the heavy lift function. Job site operation procedures address backhoe buckets, bucket replacement, tooth tip replacement, and working range considerations.

The maintenance sections cover track tension adjustment, track cleaning, lubrication, filters, and fluid servicing. They include information on engine oil and filter replacement, fuel system bleeding, air filter maintenance, hydraulic oil changes, hydraulic filter replacement, travel reduction gear oil levels, and recommended service intervals.

Additional sections explain maintenance and adjustment procedures for the cooling system, alternator drive belt, high-pressure pump, hydraulic cylinders, and safety valve. The electrical system coverage includes batteries, fuses, lamps, starter components, alternator servicing, electrical specifications, and temperature sender units.

The storage section provides guidance on preparing the machine for storage, performing regular checks, and returning the excavator to operation after storage.

GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

To the Owner
Machine Identification Numbers

Safety Information, Decals and Hand Signals
Decals
Hand signals
Safety

Technical Specifications
Air filtration system
Buckets
Cabin
Cooling system
Diesel engine
Dimensions
Fuel system
Hydraulic circuit
Operating data
Operation
Safety features
Transport overall measurements
Travel
Undercarriage
Upperstructure
Weights

Instrument Panel and Controls

SECTIONAL INDEX

Air cleaner restriction warning lamp
Air distributor
Ashtray
Attachment working light lamp
Attachment working light switch
Audio-indicator
Battery disconnect master switch
Battery warning lamp
Cab door defrosting air distributor
Cab lamp
Cigarette lighter
Coat hook
Control cutout armrest
Control levers
Control panel
Control pressure warning lamp
Emergency pump
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
Engine oil temperature lamp
Engine oil temperature gauge
Flow control switch
Fuel level warning lamp
Fuel tank shutoff valve
Hand throttle
Heating control
Heating system
Heavy lift lamp
Heavy lift switch
Horn button
Hourmeter
Hydraulic filter warning lamp

Operating controls
Operator's seat
Pedals
Power line connection
Pre-heating indicator lamp
Recirculation inlet
Starter key switch
Stopping lever
Swing braking switch
Tool box
Track cleaning control
Track cleaning lamp
Travel braking switch
Travel pressure setting valve
Travel speed selector
Turntable locking lever
Windshield wiper switch

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTIONAL INDEX
Before using the machine
Cab door
Cold temperature operation
Connecting to a booster battery
Control pattern A
Control pattern C
Control pattern D
Engine operation
Fuel tank
Hand and foot controls
Heavy lift function
Locking the upperstructure
Machine operation
Normal starting procedure
Parking the machine
Power-line sockets
Preparing machine for transport
Roof hatch
Run-in-period
Steps and access handles
Stopping the engine
Towing
Windshield

Job Site Work Procedures
JOB SITE OPERATION
SECTIONAL INDEX
Backhoe buckets
Handling point
Replacing a backhoe bucket
Replacing a sidecutter on a backhoe bucket
Replacing teeth tips on a backhoe bucket
Stress point
Working range point

Track System
TRACKS
SECTIONAL INDEX
Adjusting tension
Checking tension
Cleaning
Track pads

Lubrication, Filters and Fluids
LUBRICATION/FILTERS/FLUIDS
SECTIONAL INDEX
Access panels
Air cleaning system
service intervals
Air filter system
Air filter
Attachment lubrication
Bleeding the fuel system
Cleaning primary air filter
Cleaning the dust bowl
Clogging indicator
Draining the hydraulic oil
Dust ejector
Engine lubrication oil viscosity
Engine lubrication
Engine oil change
Engine oil filter replacement
Engine oil level
Filling the hydraulic system
Fuel filter replacement
Fuel system service intervals
Fuel system
Hourmeter
Hydraulic circuit service
specification
Hydraulic circuit
Hydraulic filters on reservoir
Hydraulic oil change
Hydraulic oil level in reservoir
Inline filter replacement
Installing filter elements
Lubrication
Machine lubrication
Oil level
Pre-filter maintenance
Primary air filter inspection
Priming pump filter
Priming the fuel system
Removal of elements
Reservoir breather plug
Side covers
Starter system
Travel reduction gear oil level
Travel reduction gear
service specification
Travel reduction gear
Water and sediment removal

Maintenance and Adjustment Procedures

MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENTS
SECTIONAL INDEX
Alternator drive belt
Coolant radiator
Engine cooling blades
High pressure pump
Hydraulic cylinder leakage check
Releasing pressure in the hydraulic circuit
Safety valve

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECTIONAL INDEX
Alternator
Batteries
Battery shutoff
Electrical specifications
Electrolyte level check
Fuses
Lamps
Replacing a battery
Replacing a bulb
Starter
Temperature sender unit

STORAGE
SECTIONAL INDEX
Machine storage
Preparation prior to storage
Regular checks
Starting after storage
Electrical System
Machine Storage

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