Optional Components Long Front Attachment

General Information And

Precautions
These instructions for the long front attachment are
designed to familiarize the operator with the special
considerations and precautions necessary before
operating a machine equipped with a long front at-
tachment.

The long front attachment is designed specifically

for operation in loose, light materials with a proper
size bucket. These instructions describe many situ-
ations which could cause structural damage to the
long front attachment if the machine is operated in-
correctly. Thoroughly read and understand these in-
structions before attempting operation of a hydraulic
excavator equipped with a long front attachment.
The instructions given here are all supplemental to
the standard machine operating instructions. Please
review and understand the safety considerations
and operator precautions given for the standard ma-
chine as well as the instructions given here. The in-
structions and precautions contained here all per-
tain to a machine equipped with a long front attach-
ment.
OP-0002E
Figure 2
Do Not Start Or Stop A Swing
Movement Rapidly
2. When performing swing operations, especially
with the bucket loaded, the swing cycle must be
engaged and disengaged very smoothly. Do not
stop a swing movement rapidly, as it will cause
the long front attachment to tend to twist and pos-
sibly cause damage to it and/or the machine and
operator.

OP-0003E

OP-0001E
Figure 1
The Long Front Attachment Is Designed For Ex-
tremely Light Work - Don't Overload
1. The long front attachment is designed for
extremely light work. Do not use the long front
attachment for general construction work at any
time.
Figure 3
Do Not Start Or Stop Boom, Arm And Bucket Move-
ments Rapidly
3. The boom, arm and bucket of a long front attach-
ment have a greater inertia when moving than
that of a standard length attachment. For this
reason, when the cylinders near the end of their
stroke, the function engaged must be released
slowly so that the cylinder does not bottom out
and stop rapidly. Rapid stops caused by taking
the cylinders to the end of the stroke could pos-
sibly damage the long front attachment.

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OP-0004E
Figure 4
Do Not Perform Sweeping Operations
4. Do not use the bucket of a long front attachment
machine to level off or knock down objects while
performing left or right swing motions. The long
front attachment is not designed for the side
loads that would be applied to the structure when
using it in sweeping motions.
OP-0005E
Figure 5
Do Not Perform Operations On A Slope
5. All digging and swing operations must be com-
pleted while the machine is on level ground. No
digging or swing operations should be performed
while on a slope, due to the increased momen-
tum created by the longer attachment of the long
front model.
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OP-0006E
Figure 6
Pay Attention To The Length Of Attachment
6. The longer length of the long front attachment
increases the digging height, depth and reach of
the machine. For this reason, pay very close
attention to the top front, left and right areas of
the machine when performing any swing opera-
tions so that interference between the long front
attachment and an obstacle is not encountered
during operation.
OP-0007E
Figure 7
Avoid Contact With Overhead Power Lines
7. Due to the increased length of the long front at-
tachment, all overhead electrical power lines must
be noted in the area of operation. If operation near
overhead power lines is required, a signalman
should be on hand to signal and direct the operator
to avoid any contact with the overhead power wires.
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OP-0008E
Figure 8
Properly Adjust Relief Valves
8. The hydraulic relief value pressure setting for
some circuits of a long front attachment equipped
machine are different from those of a standard
attachment equipped machine. Improper pres-
sure settings can cause damage to the attach-
ment. (See "Hydraulic Relief Valve Pressure Set-
tings" later in this section for proper pressure set-
tings. )
OP-0009E
Figure 9 Locate Underground Obstacles
9. Due to the increased digging depths available, all
underground or underwater obstacles, such as
pipes, wires, rocks, stumps, etc, need to be
located. Unexpected or rapid stops caused by
encountering a hidden object could cause dam-
age to the machine or attachment and/or injury to
the operator.
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OP-0010E
Figure 10
Do Not Lift Objects
10. When encountering unseen and unknown
obstacles during digging with a machine
equipped with a long front attachment, never
use the attachment to lift, pull, or remove the
obstacles. The long front attachment is not
intended for this type of use. When an obstacle
is encountered, a suitably equipped machine
should be used to remove it.
OP-0011E
Figure 11 Use Only Specified Bucket
11. The long front attachment is specifically
designed for use with a specified bucket only.
The long front attachment is not designed for
use with any other type of tool or implement,
other than the specified bucket. Refer to "Rec-
ommended Bucket Sizes" later in this section
for proper bucket.
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OP-0012E
Figure 12
Do Not Use Attachment As A Lifting Device
12. The long front attachment is not to be used for
any type of lifting operation which exceeds the
lifting capacity for the machine as listed on the
lifting capacity chart. Use extreme care when
lifting unbalanced loads which may cause a
large amount of stress due to the uneven load-
ing caused by the load shifting during operation.
OP-0013E
Figure 13
Attach Slings To Bucket Hook Only
13. Do not attach slings, chains, wire rope, etc. to
any part of the arm. They may be attached only
to the lifting hook on the bucket. The long front
arm assembly is not designed for this type of
loading in this area of the arm.
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OP-0014E
Figure 14
Keep Attachment Clean
14. Keep the attachment clean. Especially keep the
lower arm to bucket attaching area clean and
clear of debris, mud and dirt. Build-up of material
in this area may cause damage to the arm when
the bucket is put into the fully closed or opened
position.
OP-0015E
Figure 15
Damage May Occur From Continually Banging The
Bucket For Cleaning
15. The long front attachment is designed for use in
light digging or slurry material. During operation,
it may be necessary to bang the bucket at the
bucket cylinders stroke end to dislodge material.
However, if the bucket Is continually banged in
order to dislodge sticky material, it may cause
damage to the lower arm area. Stop operations
and wash the bucket clean if necessary.
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OP-0016E
Figure 16
Do Not Apply Down Pressure
16. On a machine equipped with a long front attach-
ment, do not apply down pressure on the
attachment, in order to lift the machine under-
carriage off the ground, in order to swing the
lower frame and change the travel direction. Do
not attempt to swing or travel with the attach-
ment on the ground. These maneuvers cause a
large amount of stress to concentrate near the
lower arm area and may cause damage.
OP-0017E
Figure 17
Do Not Use Attachment To Pull Or Push
17. Do not use the long front attachment to pull or
push the excavator forward or backward to
change the digging location or travel direction.
This applies to an excavator on the ground or
one mounted on some other type of equipment,
such as a barge or floating work station. Opera-
tion of this type causes a large amount of stress
in the lower arm area and may damage it.
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OP-0018E
Figure 18
Do Not Load Bucket By Using Travel System
18. Use only the digging force of the attachment cyl-
inders. Do not attempt to load the bucket on a
machine equipped with a long front attachment
by using the travel system and pulling the
bucket to load it. This situation causes the arm
to be subjected to extremely high forces created
by the travel system and may cause damage.
OP-0019E
Figure 19
Use Caution When Traveling With Loaded Bucket
19. Use extreme caution when traveling with a
loaded bucket. Do not exceed the lifting capac-
ity as listed on the lifting capacity chart. Travel
on smooth terrain only. Because of the long
front attachment design, traveling the machine
on rough terrain with a loaded bucket can
cause a large amount of stress in the lower arm
area and may damage it.
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OP-0020E
OP-0022E

Figure 20
Do Not Use The Attachment For Chopping To Break
Up Material
20. Do not allow a machine equipped with a long
front attachment to perform a chopping tech-
nique in order to loosen or break up material.
Instead lower the attachment smoothly to the
ground so that no shock loads are transmitted to
the arm area of the machine.
Figure 22
Side Loading Is Prohibited
22. The long front attachment is not designed for
side loading during the digging cycle. When
loading bucket, do not apply any swing pres-
sure to force the bucket into the side of the
ditch.

OP-0023E
Figure 23
OP-0021E Always Use Proper Size Bucket
Figure 21
Install Transportation Link 23. With the long front attachment, use a bucket
having a capacity equal to or less than that
21. When transporting a machine equipped with a specified in "Recommended Bucket Sizes" later
long front attachment, the transportation link in this section.
mounted to the bottom of the boom must be
installed between the boom and arm. If the
transportation link is not in place during trans-
portation, it will create large stresses in the arm
cylinder and attaching areas, "See Transporta-
tion Procedures" later in this section.

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OP-0024E OP-0026E

Figure 24 Figure 26
Do Not Hit The Ground With Arm Grease Points

24. Use care to prevent hitting the ground with the
arm or bucket when retracting the arm and low-
ering the boom.
26. The grease points for the long front attachment
differs from the standard attachment. A grease man-
ifold is located on the arm, as indicated by the arrow,
to grease the boom and arm connecting pins and
the arm cylinder top pin. Grease all fittings on the
manifold every 50 hours of normal operation.
Grease all areas more frequently (every 3-4 hours)
if operating parts of the attachment underwater.

OP-0025E

Figure 25
Use Extreme Caution When Operating With Cylin-
ders Underwater

25. Use extreme caution when working with an

attachment cylinder underwater, (Damage
caused by water in the system, due to working
with cylinders underwater, may void warranty.)
Lift the attachment out of the water frequently
and inspect the cylinder rod and seals for dam-
age. A damaged cylinder rod or damaged seal
can allow water to enter the cylinder and the
hydraulic system. Water in the hydraulic system
can cause serious damage to all hydraulic com-
ponents in the hydraulic system including the
pump. Check the hydraulic reservoir for water
frequently (at least daily) when operating with a
cylinder underwater. If water is found in the
hydraulic reservoir, the entire system must be
cleaned and flushed to remove all the water.
Repair the cause for the water in the system
and refill the system with new hydraulic oil.

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TRANSPORTATION PRO- It is very important that transportation of a machine

equipped with a long front attachment is done prop-
CEDURES erly. If the machine to be transported is not prepared
properly, serious damage could occur to the boom,
arm and arm cylinder.
The long front boom assembly is equipped with a
INSTALL TRANSPORTATION LINK WHEN TRANSPORTING OR
SERVICING MACHINE㧚 FAILURE TO INSTALL LINK MAY RESULT transportation link mounted to the bottom of the
IN DAMAGE TO THE ATTACHMENT㧚 REFER TO THE boom and held in place by two pins for storage. The
OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES㧚 long front arm is equipped with a bracket to allow for
attachment of the transportation link to the arm for
TRANSPORTATION LINK
transportation.
Prior to transportation, the arm must be fully tucked
KHP1543-01
under the boom. This is necessary to reduce the
overall height of the long front attachment machine.
Fully extend the bucket cylinder to fold the bucket.
Extend the arm cylinder to its maximum extended
1 stroke.
2

CAUTION
Do Not Allow The Arm To Touch The Ground
Or Any Other Support While It Is Folded Un-
der The Boom, Until The Transportation Link
Is Installed. Damage May Occur To The
3 Boom And/Or Arm.

Do Not Attempt To Operate The Arm With

The Transportation Link In The Transporta-
tion Position. Damage May Occur To The
Boom And/Or Arm.

With the boom and arm positioned as shown in Fig-

ure 27, disconnect the lockpin and pin from the
boom. Align the transportation link to one of the
holes in the bracket which places it in a vertical po-
sition. If necessary, retract the arm cylinder slightly
4 to align the pin hole. Install the pin and lockpin.
Lower the boom to allow the arm to rest in the trans-
port vehicle or onto blocking for support.

Preparation for transportation, as described above,

1. Arm Cylinder At Full Stroke
2. Transportation Link (Strored On the Boom) will prevent damage to the arm area while in the
3. Transportation Link (Conenected to The Arm) transportation position.
4. Bracket
OP-0027E

Figure 27
Install Transportation Link For Transportation

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OP-0028E

Figure 28
Counterweight Only Installed

Be sure to transport the machine either with the

counterweight and the attachment installed or the
counterweight and the attachment removed. If the
counterweight is installed and the attachment is re-
moved, the machine may tip over backward. If the
counterweight is removed and the attachment is in
stalled, the machine may tip over forward. Do not
attempt to travel or swing the machine with either
the counterweight or the attachment installed.

CAUTION
If The Counterweight Is Removed And The
Attachment Is Installed, The Machine May
Tip Over Forward. If The Counterweight Is In-
stalled And The Attachment Is Removed,
The Machine May Tip Over Backward.

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HYDRAULIC RELIEF VALVE PRES- RECOMMENDED BUCKET SIZES
SURE SETTINGS It is extremely important that the proper size bucket
The long front attachment machine requires differ- is used on a long front attachment. Always use a
ent hydraulic relief valve pressure settings than a bucket having the capacity equal to or less than that
standard attachment equipped machine. It is critical shown in Chart B. A bucket that is too large can
that these pressure settings are correct, or damage cause serious damage to the boom and/or arm.
could occur to the long front attachment. It is also
important that these pressure settings be checked
Bucket Capacity Operations
and adjusted, as necessary by qualified personnel SAE Rated
or your Distributor. 0.5 cu yd Used For Light-Duty
(.38 cu M) Excavations
0.75 cu yd Used For Light-Duty
To check and/or adjust the hydraulic relief valve (.57 cu M) Loading
pressure, follow all the safety precautions and pro-
cedures given in this manual for the standard exca- Chart B
vator, but set pressures to those listed in Chart A in
place of those for the standard excavator. Bucket Limitation

CAUTION
Model 210 240 If A Larger Bucket Is Used, It May Damage
Pilot relief valve 3.92 Mpa 3.92 Mpa The Arm And/Or Boom.
Travel forward
34.3 Mpa 34.3 Mpa
Travel reverse
Swing right
24.0 Mpa 27.0 Mpa
Swing left
Boom up 38.7 Mpa 38.7 Mpa
Boom down 29.4 Mpa 29.4 Mpa
Arm in 23.0 Mpa 21.1 Mpa
Arm out 38.7 Mpa 38.7 Mpa
Bucket open 25.0 Mpa 29.4Mpa
Bucket close 25.0 Mpa 29.4Mpa
Main relief 34.3 Mpa 34.3 Mpa
Main relief (Power up) 36.8 Mpa 36.8 Mpa

Chart A
Long Front Attachment Relief Valve Pressure Set-
tings

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