INTRODUCTION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
SCOPE
Figure 1-1 illustrates the machine serial number which is
This manual provides operating instructions, erection in-
located on the lower front of the operator's module. Always
structions, and information concerning routine lubrication
and service as required for the most efficient use of this ma-
indicate the machine serial number in all correspondence
chine.
to properly identify the machine, and to ensure that the cor-
rect parts are obtained, when ordered.
Overhaul and repair information is provided in a separate
Shop Manual.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information, specifications and illustrations in this
publication are based on the information for U.S. built ma-
chines in effect at the time this manual was printed. Con-
tinuing improvement and advancement of product design
may cause changes to the machine which may not be in-
cluded in this publication. Each publication is reviewed and
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revised, as required, to update and include these changes in
Figure 1-1. Machine Serial Number
later editions.
Whenever a question arises regarding the machine, or this
WARRANTY
publication, please consult the area Harnischfeger repre-
sentative for the latest available information.
The word "acceptance" as used herein means the execu-
Part numbers are used occasionally in this manual to
tion of the Acceptance Block and signing of a DD Form 250
identify various parts and assemblies. The part numbers
by the authorized Government representative.
shown must not be used when ordering repair parts. Al-
The word "supplies" as used herein means the end item
ways obtain part numbers from the Repair Parts Manual for
and all parts and accessories thereof, furnished by the
a specific machine serial number.
contractor, and any related services required under this
contract. The word does not include technical data.
Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Govern-
SAFETY
ment of the supplies furnished under the contract or any
The Safe Operating Practices in the beginning of this man-
provision of this contract concerning the conclusiveness
ual are reproduced in a separate publication, Catalog 240,
thereof, the contractor hereby warrants that the supplies
which is furnished with each machine. It is most important
are free from defects in material, and workmanship and will
that operators and maintenance personnel read and be
conform with the specifications and all other requirements
familiar with the information in Catalog 240 and this man-
of this contract for a period of 15 months from date of
ual before operating or servicing this machine, both for per-
acceptance, as shown on the Material Inspection and
sonal protection and for the safety of other workmen and
Receiving Report (DD Form 250), or 1500 hours of opera-
bystanders.
tion, whichever occurs first. Further, if the Government,
prior to placing vehicles in service, elects to placequantities
Additional copies of Catalog 240 are available, in reason-
of such newly delivered vehicles in Government depot stor-
able quantities, to owners of Harnischfeger excavators and
age, the contractor agrees that the time period of the war-
cranes at no cost. Submit such requests to the Harnisch-
ranty will not begin to run for such stored vehicles until
feger Technical Publications Department.
each vehicle is withdrawn from Government storage or
