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OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL (GB)
Models: SV15 (EP)
SV17 (EP)
SV17EX (EP)
Published: 21/12/2006 p/n°: LGBBB0-00015
MINI-EXCAVATORS


AMMANN - YANMAR
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
YANMAR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
INTRODUCTION
• Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly.
• Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the ma-
chine when you sell it.
• This machine is of metric design, and consequently the measurements in this manual are also metric
• Use only metric hardware and tools as specified.
• Right and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel.
• Warranty is provided as a part of Yanmar’s product support program for customers who operate and
maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Should the equipment be abused, or modified
to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements under warranty may be denied. Setting fuel delivery above specifications or
otherwise overpowering machines will result in such action.
• All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product informa-
tion available at the time of publication. Ammann-Yanmar reserves the right to modify the information
and illustrations in this manual without notice. For additional information, contact your authorized Am-
mann-Yanmar distributor.
• The images in this book are provided as a rough guide and may vary according to the models.
CAUTION
• Never attempt to operate or service this machine until you have first read and understood all
of the applicable Safety instructions that are set forth in this Manual.
• The failure to comply with all relevant Safety instructions could result in bodily injury.
• To assure that this Manual will be conveniently available to future users, always return it to
storage compartment, when it is not being used.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Write the correct information for your YANMAR machine in the spaces below.
Always use these numbers when referring to your YANMAR machine
Model name :
Serial Number :
Engine Serial Number :
Your YANMAR Machine
Dealer
:
Address :
Phone :


CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 4
3. Product Overview and regulation ................................................................................. 6
3.1 Intended uses ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Operation License ................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Lifting .................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Ordering Replacement Parts and Service Call ............................................................ 7
4.1 Location of machine serial number plate .............................................................................. 7
4.2 Location of engine serial number plate ................................................................................. 7
4.3 Location of the EPA identification plate ................................................................................ 7
4.4 Ordering replacement parts and service calls ...................................................................... 7
SAFETY
5. Basic Precautions ........................................................................................................ 11
6. Operating Precautions ................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Precautions before starting the engine ............................................................................... 15
6.2 Precautions when traveling ................................................................................................ 16
6.3 Precautions when working .................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Precautions for parking ....................................................................................................... 20
6.5 Attachment precautions ...................................................................................................... 21
6.6 Precautions for transportation ............................................................................................ 22
6.7 Precautions for the battery ................................................................................................. 23
7. Precautions for Servicing ............................................................................................ 25
7.1 Precautions before servicing .............................................................................................. 25
7.2 Replacing Essential Parts Periodically ............................................................................... 25
7.3 Precautions during servicing .............................................................................................. 27
8. Safety Messages (Warning Labels) ............................................................................ 30
8.1 Location of warning labels .................................................................................................. 31
OPERATION
9. Identification of Important Parts ................................................................................. 35
9.1 Overview of the machine .................................................................................................... 35
9.2 Controls and switches ........................................................................................................ 36
10. Description of operator’s area .................................................................................. 37
10.1 Monitor (depending on model) ............................................................................................ 37
10.2 Switches (depending on model) ......................................................................................... 39
10.3 Control levers and pedals ................................................................................................... 42
10.4 Storage space for the toolkit and operation & maintenance manual (depending on model) ...
46
10.5 Operator’s seat ................................................................................................................... 46
10.6 Fuses .................................................................................................................................. 46
10.7 Windshield (for cabin) ......................................................................................................... 48
10.8 Air outlet (for cabin) ............................................................................................................ 49
10.9 Ash tray (for cabin) ............................................................................................................. 50
10.10 Right window glass (for cabin) ............................................................................................ 50
10.11 Cabin side door .................................................................................................................. 50
10.12 Replenishment of windshield washer fluid (for cabin) ........................................................ 51
11. Instructions ................................................................................................................. 52
11.1 Break in period ................................................................................................................... 52
11.2 Checking before starting the engine ................................................................................... 52
11.3 Precautions for operating the implement ............................................................................ 55
11.4 Handling the rubber crawler ............................................................................................... 57
11.5 Handling hydraulic P.T.O. ................................................................................................... 58

12. Transportation ............................................................................................................. 60
12.1 Precautions for transporting the machine ........................................................................... 60
12.2 Suspending the machine .................................................................................................... 60
13. Long-term Storage ...................................................................................................... 62
14. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 63
14.1 Phenomena that are not breakdowns ................................................................................. 63
14.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 64
MAINTENANCE
15. Precautions for Servicing .......................................................................................... 69
16. Basic Servicing Practices .......................................................................................... 70
16.1 Filter .................................................................................................................................... 70
17. Fueling, Oiling and Greasing Based on Temperature Range ................................. 71
17.1 Fuel and oil ......................................................................................................................... 71
17.2 Cooling water ...................................................................................................................... 71
18. Standard Tightening Torque for Bolts and Nuts ...................................................... 72
18.1 Torque table ........................................................................................................................ 72
19. Maintenance Table ...................................................................................................... 73
19.1 Service intervals when using the hydraulic breaker ............................................................ 73
19.2 List of periodic inspection and servicing ............................................................................. 74
20. Procedures for Maintenance ...................................................................................... 76
20.1 Checking and adjusting the rubber crawler tension ............................................................ 76
20.2 Checking and adjusting the fan belt tension ....................................................................... 77
20.3 Greasing ............................................................................................................................. 78
20.4 Greasing the swing gear and the swing bearing ................................................................. 78
20.5 Greasing track gauge change cylinder ............................................................................... 79
20.6 Changing the water separator element ............................................................................... 79
20.7 Changing the fuel filter element .......................................................................................... 79
20.8 Checking and replenishing the lube oil for the travel reduction gearbox ............................ 79
SPECIFICATIONS
21. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 83
21.1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 83
21.2 Model view and working range (Cabin / Canopy) ............................................................... 84
21.3 Noise emitted by the machines ........................................................................................... 87
21.4 Vibrations emitted by the machines .................................................................................... 88
21.5 Lifting capacity .................................................................................................................... 89
22. Options ........................................................................................................................ 95
22.1 Options ............................................................................................................................... 95
23. Hydraulic and wiring diagrams .................................................................................. 98
23.1 Hydraulic diagrams ............................................................................................................. 98
23.2 Wiring diagrams ................................................................................................................ 100
NOTES
24. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 103
25. Notes .......................................................................................................................... 107

1 Introduction
3
1 Introduction
This Operation and Maintenance Manual for the YANMAR
machine is designed to provide you with important information
and suggestions necessary for using the machine with safety
and efficiency.
Please be sure to read through the manual before using the
machine, to make yourself familiar with the procedures and
instructions for operating, inspecting and servicing. Keep in
mind that failure to observe the precautions given in the ma-
nual or using any procedures not prescribed in the manual
may cause a serious accident.
WARNING
Improper use of the machine may lead to hazards which
can result in death or serious injury. Personnel engaged
in operating and maintaining the machine are required to
familiarize themselves with the contents of the manual
before setting about their job.
• Do not attempt to operate the machine before making
yourself familiar with the contents of the manual.
• Personnel responsible for using the machine must
keep the manual at hand and review it periodically.
• If the manual should be lost or damaged, promptly or-
der a new copy from the dealer.
• When you transfer the machine to another user,
always transfer the manual as well.
• We at YANMAR provide customers with products in
compliance with all applicable your country's regula-
tions and industrial standards. If you are using a YAN-
MAR machine purchased abroad, the machine may
lack some safety devices. Please consult your dealer
to confirm whether or not that machine is in com-
pliance with all applicable your country's regulations
and industrial standards.
• Some machine specifications may differ from those
which are described in this manual because of impro-
vements in its design and performance. If you have
any questions about the contents of the manual, don't
hesitate to contact your dealer.
• Important safety instructions have been presented
throughout this manual, and have been summarized in
PART : SAFETY. Be sure to review these pages and
pay heed to those safety instructions before procee-
ding to operate the machine.

2 Safety Information
4
2 Safety Information
The following Signal Words have been used in this Manual
and on the Safety Signs to indicate the seriousness of the ha-
zards that could be encountered by failing to comply with the
applicable Product Warnings, as follows:
DANGER
Could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury.
WARNING
Could result in bodily injury.
CAUTION
Could result in property damage.
IMPORTANT
The signal Word "IMPORTANT" has been utilized in this
Manual to denote those User Directions that must be
followed to assure the safe operation and maintenance of
the machine.
• WARNING : The operator of this machine must be compe-
tent and trained for its use.
• WARNING : Never attempt to operate or service this ma-
chine until you have first read and understood all of the ap-
plicable Product Warnings and User Directions that are set
forth in this Manual and on the Safety Signs that are affixed
to this machine.
The failure to comply with all relevant Safety Instructions
could result in bodily injury.
• WARNING : Never modify the design of this machine or its
engine; never remove or disable any of the installed safety
guards or devices; and never use any unauthorized atta-
chments in the operation of this equipment.
The implementation of any unauthorized design modifica-
tions or the use of unauthorized attachments could result
in bodily injury.
Furthermore, since those actions would expressly violate
the terms of Yanmar's Product Warranty, the applicable
Warranty would also be voided.

2 Safety Information
5
In this Manual, the major sections of the product are designa-
ted as follows:
Machine (1).....refers to the entire product.
Implement (2).....refers to the section consisting of the arm,
boom and bucket or other attachment.
Machine base (3).....refers to the section consisting of the up-
perstructure and the undercarriage.
1
2
3

3 Product Overview and regulation
6
3 Product Overview and regulation
3.1 Intended uses
The machine is intended to perform the following tasks:
• Digging
• Shoveling
• Ditching
3.2 Operation License
Before you operate this machine, confirm the licensing requi-
rements that are applicable to the operation of this machine.
Comply with all applicable laws.
Ask your dealer about licensing requirements.
3.3 Lifting
The use of the machine as lifting equipment is subject to the
machine Directive 89/655/CE modified by the 95/63/CE Direc-
tive for the member states of the European Union and to the
specific legislation of each country that is not part of the EU.
In case of use not complying with the instructions in this stan-
dard, the AMMANN YANMAR company declines any respon-
sibility.
WARNING
It is prohibited to transport or hoist persons with this
machine.
WARNING
Refer to your AMMANN-YANMAR dealer for more
information.
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The Yanmar SV15 (EP) / SV17 (EP) / SV17EX (EP) Mini-Excavators Owners Manual provides essential information for the operation and upkeep of the following models:
- Yanmar SV15 (EP)
- Yanmar SV17 (EP)
- Yanmar SV17EX (EP)
Part number: LGBBB0-00015
The manual covers a range of topics including:
- Introduction
- Safety Information
- Product Overview and Regulation
- Ordering Replacement Parts and Service Call
- Safety
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Specifications
- Notes
- And More...
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Language: English
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