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    Komatsu Manuals

    Hello, I am looking for parts and service manuals for 2011 Komatsu PC70-8. Thanks
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    Kobelco Top Rollers

    Thanks for all the helpful replies. I bought new rollers from here https://www.traxnm.com It seems like their parts are sourced from ITR, so I am pretty confident of the quality.
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    Kobelco Top Rollers

    I just realized my top rollers are all bad on my Kobelco SK250. The chain, sprockets, and everything else still look like in good condition. I didn't notice anything until it was too late, 3 of them are now wearing against the shaft and one is seized up. I was often in very muddy conditions, so...
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    Bucket couplers options?

    Go with a hydraulic pin grabber, you'll never look back. I found a used one on Machinery Trader, and got by with paying a bit less than new. You will have slightly less bucket breakout force, but you will gain more reach. I have a Geith and really like it's simple but durable design. I've...
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    Pond cleaning with excavator

    Looking good Shimmy! Did you use grade control for the slopes on the last pond?
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    Excavator Without a Thumb?

    Before I'd put a thumb on my machine, I'd go for a grapple bucket, where the thumb is attached to the bucket. When you unhitch the bucket, and disconnect the plumbing, you're rid of the thumb. Quite a few have been going this route in my area. I know one who fabricated a thumb to his bucket...
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    Track Drive Motor Overheating

    All right, thanks for the replies.
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    Track Drive Motor Overheating

    The drives do not leak oil, they just leaked a few ounces when they got warm yesterday, didn't even notice any difference with oil level.. I have not had a problem or noticed any leakage since. I do not travel long distances regularly, few times a year. Operator's manual says to stop after 1(or...
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    Track Drive Motor Overheating

    I have a Kobelco SK250 4300 hours., and have traveled over a mile at a time before with no problem. But yesterday it was 90 degrees outside, and after going a mile(about 15,20 minutes) I started smelling gear oil in the cab. Upon stopping one of the drives was steaming, and both leaked a bit of...
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    L70 Volvo BM Michigan Euclid aps module

    Thanks, I'll check it out. I actually called our dealer and asked for a copy of the missing page, and he came up with it an hour later.
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    L70 Volvo BM Michigan Euclid aps module

    The aps module on my L70 Volvo loader has a LED which can be used to troubleshoot automatic power shifting issues according to its blinking pattern. However the instructions in my service manual outlining the procedure are missing. Could someone please help me out. Thanks
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    Excavator pilot controll operating techniques , tell me your style

    X2 fingertips. If you use hands, and excavator shakes, that unstablesness is amplified as it makes you jab into the controls.
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    Kobelco Hydraulic Line Caps

    Thanks for replies. I'll take a closer look. I suspect its JIS Kobelco.
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    Kobelco Hydraulic Line Caps

    I figured that would have a simple answer. It looks like I'll have to buy from dealer then.
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    Kobelco Hydraulic Line Caps

    What type of fittings does Kobelco use for tube and hose fittings on a SK250. I need to get plugs and caps. The male thread measures 22mm, didn't check the pitch. Thanks.
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