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20-10    10 Service Hours or Daily

D60x90 Navigator HDD Maintenance

W

ATER

 S

WIVEL

 - C

HECK

At the beginning of each workday, check that four cap screws 

(1)

 are in place and 

tight.

Greasing

Lubricate fitting 

(2)

 while swivel rotates until grease exits weep hole 

(3)

.

Packing Leaks

If water leaks from hole 

(3)

, the packing is leaking. Lubricate fitting 

(4)

 while swivel 

rotates until packing leak stops. If greasing fails to stop the leak, replace packing. 
Contact Vermeer dealer for instructions.

NOTICE: 

Failure to lubricate bearings and packing will cause premature bearing and 

packing failure.

V

ISE

 D

IES

 - I

NSPECT

/C

LEAN

Check vise dies daily and remove accumulated debris or dirt. Clean with a wire 
brush.

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Summary of Contents for D60x90 Navigator

Page 1: ...D60x90 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill D60x90_m1_04 Serial No 101 Order No 105400BQ9 Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...ing position before operating the machine Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation This manual is supplied with each machine Refer to it for all lubrication and maintenance procedures Keep this manual with the machine for ready reference Store it in a protected location when not in use Additional copies of the manuals and Operations and Safety...

Page 3: ... serviceable Do not attempt any service which you do not fully understand nor any service that you cannot do accurately and safely with proper tools and equipment If you encounter a problem that you do not understand or cannot solve contact your Vermeer dealer TRADEMARKS VERMEER VERMEER Logo and NAVIGATOR are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company JOHN DEERE is a trademark of Deere Company CH...

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Page 5: ...fill 20 8 Piston Wash Water Tank Drain Clean Refill 20 8 Rotation Gearbox Oil Check 20 9 Drill Rod Care and Inspection 20 9 Water Swivel Check 20 10 Greasing 20 10 Packing Leaks 20 10 Vise Dies Inspect Clean 20 10 Vises Grease 20 11 Front Roller Guides Grease 20 11 Maintenance 50 Service Hours or Weekly 25 1 Rack Frame Pivot Grease 25 1 Rack Frame Pivot Cylinders Grease 25 1 Gearbox Slide Grease 2...

Page 6: ... Strainer Clean and Inspect 45 3 Tank Fill 45 3 Drilling Fluid Pump Crankcase Oil Change 45 4 Maintenance 3000 Service Hours 50 1 Engine Maintenance 50 1 Cooling System Drain and Clean 50 2 Cooling System Refill 50 3 Maintenance 4500 Hours 55 1 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Forced Regeneration 55 1 Maintenance As Required 60 1 Engine Maintenance 60 1 Engine Compartment Clean 60 1 Engine Cooling Co...

Page 7: ...D60x90 Navigator HDD Maintenance Table of Contents iii Drilling Fluid System 70 3 Strike Alert 70 4 Remote Lockout System 70 5 Specifications 80 1 Lubricants 80 1 Engine 80 2 Machine Specifications 80 3 ...

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Page 9: ...FETY SYMBOL EXPLANATION DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates information considered important but not hazard related This...

Page 10: ...fine long hair Always wear a hard hat safety glasses and safety shoes WARNING Keep spectators away WARNING Exhaust fumes can be fatal If operating in an enclosed area remove exhaust fumes with an exhaust pipe extension to the outside DANGER Rotating drill string or cutters can kill Stay away from rotating drill rod and cutting tool ...

Page 11: ...er driven parts Keep shields in place and properly secured WARNING Use Shutdown Procedure before servicing cleaning repairing or transporting machine Follow Shutdown Procedure page 12 1 WARNING Make no modifications to this equipment unless specifically recommended by Vermeer Corporation WARNING Be sure that all safety devices including shields are installed and functioning properly after servicin...

Page 12: ...erim Stage IIIB emission compliant exhaust systems use extreme high temperature that can ignite combustible material WARNING Servicing machine during DPF regeneration can result in serious personal injury Avoid exposure and skin contact with hot exhaust gases and hot exhaust system components WARNING If regeneration is performed within any indoor service maintenance facility ensure the exhaust rem...

Page 13: ...ore welding To prevent extensive and costly damage to the electrical components Step 1 Turn Battery Disconnect Switch 1 to DISCONNECT NOTICE Disconnecting the battery ground with the battery disconnect switch will not prevent damage to the electronic components during welding Each of the modules must have the electrical connector unplugged from the module Step 2 Unplug Strike Alert 2 and pump cont...

Page 14: ...ors to the cab controller 5 the Remote Lockout RLC module 6 and the DCIM module 7 In cab machine access through foot panel in front of operator seat in non cab machine tip seat forward and lift panel Step 5 Unplug carriage controller CCU 8 rack controller ROM 9 and vise controller VOM 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 15: ...y and the safety of others use the shutdown procedure before working on the machine for any reason including servicing cleaning unplugging or inspecting If working on the drill string or drill tools at a remote location away from the machine follow Lockout Procedure With Remote Lockout or the Lockout Procedure Without Remote Lockout System in the Overview Section of the Operator s Manual A variati...

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Page 17: ...0x90 Navigator HDD Maintenance Grease Chart 15 1 Section 15 Grease Chart 50h 10h 2 4 700IF752 Rev A 2 4 50h 10h 1 1 9 2 4 2 5 2 Outriggers Gearbox slide Rack pivot cylinder Rack pivot Vises Roller guides ...

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Page 19: ...ngs are missing replace them immediately MACHINE INSPECTION Inspect machine daily and check for leaks before starting If stabilizer or rack hydraulic cylinders drift contact your Vermeer dealer for repair Check vise dies daily and remove accumulated debris or dirt Clean with a wire brush ENGINE MAINTENANCE Visually inspect engine daily and make any necessary adjustments and repairs before starting...

Page 20: ...ery top leave room for expansion 1 Fill Cap 2 Fuel Gauge To meet government emission requirements use diesel fuel with a low or ultra low sulfur content less than 15 ppm or 0 0015 15 mg kg NOTICE Use of higher content sulfur fuel will cause engine damage and void engine warranty WARNING Fuel and fumes can explode and burn Shut off engine before refueling No flame No smoking 1 2 2 15 mg kg S ...

Page 21: ...uel filters for water or debris Drain water as needed based on daily visual inspection Refer to Fuel Filters Replace page 40 2 Do not spill fuel Catch expelled fuel in an appropriate container Refer to the Engine Operation Manual supplied with the machine for instructions WARNING Fuel and fumes can catch fire or explode resulting in serious burns or death Never work around fuel while smoking or ne...

Page 22: ...re page 12 1 Check hydraulic fluid level Keep tank filled to mid gauge level Machine must be level and in transport position Use proper fluid Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 Step 1 Open engine cover Step 2 Remove fill cap 1 Step 3 Fill to sight gauge level 2 Step 4 Install fill cap Step 5 Close engine cover Engine Crankcase Oil Check Fill With engine level fill to full mark on dipstick Do not overfi...

Page 23: ...0 mixture of coolant and distilled or deionized water Add to cold fill line when engine is cold fill to hot fill line when engine is hot Radiator is located under the overfill bottle NOTICE This machine was factory filled with a 50 50 mixture of Shell Rotella ELC NF Extended Life Nitrite Free coolant for 34 37 C protection Compatible coolants include Chevron Delo ELC NF and Exxon Mobil Delvac ELC ...

Page 24: ... replaced Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replace page 60 6 NOTICE The air restriction indicator will not function properly if Element is damaged or not seated properly in housing Air cleaner housing or element is damaged If so unfiltered air may be entering engine Air transfer duct between air cleaner and engine is damaged or its clamps are loose Air duct between air cleaner and restriction indicato...

Page 25: ... Machine must be shut down a sufficient length of time to allow hydraulic oil to cool to ambient temperature and residual pressures in the hydrostatic closed loops to bleed down to atmospheric pressure Pre charge pressure should be 230 250 psi 16 17 bar If pressure is too low contact your Vermeer service dealer Operation of accumulator without sufficient pre charge can cause bladder failure WARNIN...

Page 26: ...at start up by removing top cap Refill as needed To refill pump grease into fitting 2 or open three latches 3 and replace bucket PISTON WASH WATER TANK DRAIN CLEAN REFILL Drain fluid from plug 1 on bottom of tank and flush out contaminants Refill 2 using ethanol based glycol RV type anti freeze if used in freezing temperatures 1 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 27: ...failure of the drill rod Move leading rod to back of rod box after each job to prevent excessive wear on the lead rod Inspect drill rod before and during each use Remove any rod from drill string with damaged or worn ends Remove any rod from drill string that are bent Use proper thread or profile gauge to check for damaged thread After rods are coupled together check for fluid leakage at the joint...

Page 28: ...p hole 3 Packing Leaks If water leaks from hole 3 the packing is leaking Lubricate fitting 4 while swivel rotates until packing leak stops If greasing fails to stop the leak replace packing Contact Vermeer dealer for instructions NOTICE Failure to lubricate bearings and packing will cause premature bearing and packing failure VISE DIES INSPECT CLEAN Check vise dies daily and remove accumulated deb...

Page 29: ...D60x90 Navigator HDD Maintenance 10 Service Hours or Daily 20 11 VISES GREASE 1 2 shots 8 fittings FRONT ROLLER GUIDES GREASE 1 2 shots 2 fittings 2 2 shots 3 fittings 1 1 2 ...

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Page 31: ...Navigator HDD Maintenance 50 Service Hours or Weekly 25 1 Section 25 Maintenance 50 Service Hours or Weekly RACK FRAME PIVOT GREASE 1 1 shot 1 fitting RACK FRAME PIVOT CYLINDERS GREASE 1 4 shots 1 fitting 1 1 ...

Page 32: ...D60x90 Navigator HDD Maintenance GEARBOX SLIDE GREASE 1 4 shots 2 fittings 1 on each side of gearbox REAR OUTRIGGERS GREASE Lower each outrigger to level ground Fittings are recessed in holes 1 2 shots 4 fittings on each outrigger 1 1 ...

Page 33: ...and panel 1 Keep crankcase filled to petcock 2 level Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 TRACK PLANETARY GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK Check at 50 hours or weekly more often if tracking machine for long periods of time Check oil level with plug at 3 00 or 9 00 position Fill to check plug level 1 Check Plug Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 1 2 1 ...

Page 34: ... Check bolts weekly and tighten as needed Check gearbox drive chuck bolts 1 and tighten to 340 ft lb 461 Nm Check four water pump mounting bolts 2 and tighten to 127 ft lb 172 Nm Check four water pump hydraulic motor bolts mounting bolts 3 and tighten to 260 ft lb 353 Nm 1 2 3 ...

Page 35: ...l and Filter Initial Change Replacement 1 Engine Oil Drain Plug 2 Engine Oil Filter 3 Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Step 1 Drain oil Dispose suitably Step 2 Replace drain plug and filters Step 3 Add oil Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 Step 4 Start engine and check for oil leaks Step 5 After 10 minutes shut off engine and check level Under normal operating conditions change oil and replace filter ever...

Page 36: ... located on your machine contain important and useful information that will help you operate your equipment safely Refer to the Parts Manual for locations To assure that all safety signs remain in place and in good condition follow the instructions given below Keep safety signs clean Use soap and water not mineral spirits abrasive cleaners or other similar cleaners that will damage the sign Replac...

Page 37: ...Refer to the Parts Manual for replacement parts Frame Check frame and contact dealer immediately if you notice any bending or cracking Fire Prevention Keep engine compartment battery hydraulic lines fuel tank and operator s station clean of accumulated trash grease and debris Slip Resistant Material Check for worn or missing slip resistant strips Replace at once if damaged Refer to the Parts Manua...

Page 38: ...eteriorated or damaged hoses When a hose with a protective sleeve is replaced always install a new protective sleeve over the new hose WARNING Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in serious injury or death Leaks can be invisible Keep away from any suspected leak Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before searching for leaks disconnecting hoses or performing any other work o...

Page 39: ...eat and start engine Without pressing the Hydraulic Enable Button push Front Vise Switch 2 forward to clamp vise The front vise should not function Step 2 Pull Front Vise Switch back to release position Step 3 Press Rod Lift Button 3 The rod lifter should not function Step 4 Press Hydraulic Enable Button 1 Step 5 Push Front Vise Switch 2 up The front vise should clamp Step 6 Press Rod Lift Button ...

Page 40: ...tep 1 Press and hold Run Button on remote lockout transmitter for two seconds to enter remote lockout RUN mode Step 2 Push Thrust Pullback Joystick forward The gearbox should move forward Step 3 While gearbox is moving partially stand to remove your weight from the seat The gearbox must stop moving Step 4 Sit in operator s seat Step 5 Pull Drill Rotation Joystick back to rotate drill rod Step 6 Wh...

Page 41: ...ion Control Joystick out of NEUTRAL position Step 4 Start the engine Rotation must not move until joystick is returned to NEUTRAL then moved back out of NEUTRAL and Hydraulic Enable Key is pressed Step 5 Return joystick to NEUTRAL Step 6 Increase engine speed to full RPM Rotation thrust and ground drive must not move with controls in NEUTRAL and engine at full RPM with operator seated at the contr...

Page 42: ...VE SYSTEM INSPECT Check condition of wear plates Replace if missing or if thickness is less than 1 16 1 6 mm 1 Upper Track Wear Plates Two on each side The forward edge is visible at the location indicated Track Tension Check Refer to Track Tension Adjust page 60 9 1 ...

Page 43: ...rn filter body 1 and 2 counterclockwise to remove filters Step 4 Carefully clean mating surface of filter head Look for cracks or pitting in filter head If needed replace filter head Step 5 Apply a thin film of oil to gasket of new filter Step 6 Thread filter onto filter head and tighten by hand until snug Step 7 Use a filter wrench to tighten filter an additional 1 10 turn Do not overtighten Step...

Page 44: ...stamped above the ports with an arrow to indicate the direction of flow through the filter head The filter head has a built in relief which will open and bypass the filter element if the hydraulic fluid is cold or the filter is dirty or clogged If filter head is installed backwards the relief will not function and cold fluid or a clogged filter can cause damage to the hydraulic system to tank from...

Page 45: ...peration Manual supplied with each machine for complete instructions Engine Mounts Check Automatic Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear Check Crankcase Vent System Check Air Intake System Check Electric Ground Connections Check Cooling System Check Pressure Test Engine Coolant Concentration Check Drive Belt Wear and Tension Check Engine Speeds Check ...

Page 46: ...4 Remove bowl do not discard it inspect and clean NOTICE Do not fill elements with fuel before installing The fuel could be contaminated and damage engine Step 5 Place new filter element in bowl and rotate until properly indexed and seated on base Step 6 Rotate retaining ring clockwise to tighten bowl with element Step 7 Remove secondary filter by turning it counterclockwise Step 8 Lubricate filte...

Page 47: ...Step 10 Close drain plug Step 11 Start engine and check for leaks Engine Oil and Filter Change Replace Refer to Engine Oil and Filter Initial Change Replacement page 30 1 Change engine oil and replace engine oil filter after first 100 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter 1 Engine Oil Dipstick Fill Cap 2 Engine Oil Filter 1 2 ...

Page 48: ...p start or charge a battery with frozen electrolyte In case of acid contact External Flush with plenty of water If eyes have been exposed flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately WARNING Battery fumes are flammable and can explode Keep all b...

Page 49: ... terminal Keep top of battery clean If necessary wash it with a baking soda solution then rinse with clean water Do not let any baking soda solution enter battery Step 5 Install positive cable then negative cable Install plastic cap over positive cable clamp Step 6 Connect battery ground with Battery Disconnect Switch Step 7 Close and lock engine access cover WARNING Battery post terminals and rel...

Page 50: ...itial Replacement page 35 1 Look for cracks or pitting in filter head Replace filter head as needed Refer to Hydraulic Fluid Flow Direction page 35 2 DRILLING FLUID PUMP CRANKCASE INITIAL OIL CHANGE Change oil after the first 500 hours of use and every 1000 hours thereafter Refer to Drilling Fluid Pump Crankcase Oil Change page 45 4 ...

Page 51: ...CHANGE 1 Fill Plug 2 Check Plug 3 Drain Plug Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 Step 1 Rotate plug 3 to the 6 00 position Step 2 Remove plug and drain oil Step 3 Insert plug and tighten Step 4 Rotate so that plug 1 is at 9 00 and plug 2 is at 3 00 Step 5 Fill until oil is level with check plug 2 Step 6 Replace plugs 2 3 1 ...

Page 52: ...ic fluid is warm Step 2 Follow Shutdown Procedure page 12 1 Step 3 Remove fill cap 1 Step 4 Remove drain plug at bottom front of tank and drain fluid into a suitable container minimum 55 gal 208 L Step 5 Clean and inspect drain plug Contact your Vermeer dealer if excessive metal particles are found on the magnetic drain plug Step 6 Install drain plug Step 7 Replace hydraulic filter Refer to Hydrau...

Page 53: ...ulic system failure any evidence of holes or other damage that would allow unfiltered oil to circulate in the hydraulic system Step 5 Install strainer O ring and access cover Tank Fill NOTICE Clean hydraulic fluid is very important for longer life and good operation of hydraulic components Take care not to spill dirt or other contaminants into the tank when checking or adding hydraulic fluid Filte...

Page 54: ...NKCASE OIL CHANGE Drain tank and fill to petcock level Refer to Lubricants page 80 1 Access to pump petcock Remove four bolts and panel A If oil appears milky water is seeping past the plunger stem seals Contact your Vermeer dealer 1 Check Fill Port 2 Drain Plug 3 Breather A 1 3 2 ...

Page 55: ...1 Section 50 Maintenance 3000 Service Hours ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Valve Clearance Check Adjust Flush and Refill Cooling System Bleed Air from Cooling System Thermostats Test Refer to the Engine Operation Manual supplied with the machine for instructions ...

Page 56: ...ely 4 4 gal 17 L Step 5 Close petcocks Step 6 Fill radiator with clean water Check for signs of rust and add a cooling system cleaner to the water if necessary Step 7 Install overfill bottle cap Run engine long enough to ensure thermostat has opened allowing engine and radiator to receive fresh water Step 8 Shut off engine Allow system to cool then remove overfill bottle cap and open petcocks to d...

Page 57: ...e 80 2 Step 3 Add most but not all of mixture to radiator Do not fill it completely Step 4 Operate engine until mixture has circulated through system Step 5 Install overfill bottle cap Step 6 Recheck radiator after engine has cooled overnight As air works out of the system you may need to add more water antifreeze mixture to keep the radiator full Continue checking before starting each day until r...

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Page 59: ...dous waste laws and may damage the DPF resulting in potential denial of the Diesel Exhaust Filter emissions warranty If this results in premature failure of exhaust system components an engine service technician will be required to perform a service regeneration Step 1 Park machine in a location so exhaust is not directed at any surface or material that could be flammable Step 2 Press Request DPF ...

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Page 61: ...NGINE MAINTENANCE Refer to the Engine Operation Manual for complete information Alternator Belt Replace Engine Cooling Compartment Clean Out Remove bolts and shield covering cooling compartment 1 Remove bolts and second shield 2 Clean out compartment 3 Clean fins 4 Replace shields and bolts 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 62: ...e Step 2 Access battery by opening engine compartment Step 3 Turn Battery Disconnect Switch 1 counterclockwise to disconnect position WARNING Battery fumes are flammable and can explode Keep all burning materials away from battery Battery explosion can blind Acid can blind and burn Tools and cable clamps can make sparks Do not smoke Shield eyes and face Read instructions WARNING Battery posts term...

Page 63: ...emove hold down bracket 4 Step 6 Remove battery Step 7 Apply a light coating of petroleum jelly around the base of each terminal of the new fully charged battery Step 8 Install new battery and hold down bracket Step 9 Install positive cable and red cover 3 then install negative cable and black cover 2 Step 10 Turn key clockwise to connect battery 2 4 3 ...

Page 64: ...rical system Location Function Location Function F11 15A Auxiliary port 3 F1 5A Joysticks seat switch F12 10A Auxiliary port 2 F2 5A PV750 display F3 5A Left and right keypads F4 7 5A Cab controller F5 15A Left and right stakedown switches rack lift F6 15A DCIM module remote lockout F7 25A Washer pump wiper motor F8 15A HVAC relay HVAC on switch and HVAC actuator F9 10A Washwand switch carriage li...

Page 65: ...n Function Location Function F11 5A Qualcomm F1 5A Qualcomm F12 7 5A Ignition F2 5A Strike Alert F3 15A Pump F4 15A Pressure Sensor Fuel F5 10A Rack F6 10A Vises F7 10A Carriage F8 5A Mud Inlet Pressure Rod Lift Prox Station Prox Rod Box Prox Rod Arm Prox F9 5A Radio Remote F10 5A ...

Page 66: ... Indicator Check page 20 6 Step 1 Open access door on top of hood 1 Step 2 Release four clip fasteners 3 and remove cover Step 3 Remove dirty element 4 Step 4 Check replacement air cleaner element for damage Step 5 Install air cleaner element Ensure gasket is installed against closed end of air cleaner assembly and is seated properly Step 6 Install end of air cleaner assembly ensure all fasteners ...

Page 67: ...ne is washed down or as needed to ensure gears remain free of foreign materials NOTICE Do not apply grease on rack or pinion gears Dust dirt and other foreign matter will adhere to the grease and can cause premature failure of rack and pinion gears WARNING High pressure water can penetrate skin Serious injury is possible Keep nozzles away from body 1 ...

Page 68: ...t turn freely Step 1 Remove bolts 1 tubes 2 and rod wiper holder 3 Step 2 Remove bolts 4 washers and rollers 5 Step 3 Assemble in reverse order Torque bolts 1 to 35 ft lb 47 Nm Torque bolts 4 to 305 ft lb 414 Nm VISE DIE GRIPS REPLACE Step 1 Open vises and shut off engine Step 2 On each grip remove bolts 1 to remove grip Step 3 Install new grip and bolts 4 3 5 1 2 1 ...

Page 69: ...e gun to the fitting on fitting 2 Add grease to grease cylinder until track is properly tensioned Step 3 Install access cover Track Tension Decrease Step 1 Remove access cover Step 2 Loosen fitting swivel 3 slowly then remove Allow grease to come out until track tension is correct Install and tighten swivel and clean up expelled grease Step 3 Install access cover WARNING The track tensioning syste...

Page 70: ...and adjust using the following procedure Gearbox Guides Adjust Step 1 Position gearbox at widest point on rack Step 2 Loosen jam nuts and turn setscrews 3 to adjust guide on back of carriage plate either in toward or away from rack Clockwise tighten push guide against rack Counterclockwise loosen pull guide away from rack Step 3 Ensure each set of guides opposite each other are equal distance from...

Page 71: ... Engine Operation Manual for engine storage instructions Disconnect battery cables If necessary remove battery Refer to Battery Replace page 60 2 Store where the temperature will not drop below freezing Check fluid level and charge fully recheck every 30 days and charge if necessary Remove Remote Lockout system batteries from remote transmitter and charging compartment Unplug docking station WARNI...

Page 72: ...rom fuel tank that may have built up during storage Fill fuel tank Check battery fluid level Charge batteries and install in machine if removed or reconnect cables Plug in Remote Lockout system docking station Charge batteries fully Install charged battery in remote transmitter Refer to the Engine Operation Manual for restoring engine to operation ...

Page 73: ...tery Cracked battery case or broken terminal Replace battery Dirty or wet battery top causing discharge Clean battery top Battery uses too much water Cracked battery case Replace battery Overcharged battery See your Vermeer dealer Low battery charge Alternator not charging See your Vermeer dealer Corroded or loose battery cable Clean and tighten battery cables Poor wiring connections in battery ch...

Page 74: ...aulic strainer Clean strainer Worn pump See your Vermeer dealer Improper pressure relief setting See your Vermeer dealer Hydraulic fluid cold Warm up machine and operate hydraulic system Noisy hydraulic pump Cold hydraulic fluid Warm up machine at reduced engine speed Hydraulic power loss Low hydraulic fluid Add hydraulic fluid Plugged hydraulic filter Replace filter Plugged hydraulic strainer Cle...

Page 75: ...e damaged See your Vermeer dealer Slow hydraulic power Low hydraulic fluid level Add hydraulic fluid Plugged hydraulic filter Replace filter Plugged hydraulic strainer Clean strainer Worn pump See your Vermeer dealer Improper pressure relief setting See your Vermeer dealer Cold hydraulic fluid Warm up machine and operate hydraulic system Noisy hydraulic pump Cold hydraulic fluid Warm up machine at...

Page 76: ...ler The Strike Alert system automatically runs a system check whenever the machine is powered up ignition key turned from OFF to RUN The alarm does not sound during the power up system check STRIKE ALERT Indicator Indication Significance Two Tone Horn On Electrical strike occurred or Test Button pressed Silent No voltage detected above threshold Green Light Off Test in progress light burned out or...

Page 77: ... Vermeer dealer for troubleshooting assistance Problem Cause Solution Remote Lockout system not responding Operator not in seat when system is turned on Sit in seat and select RUN or LOCKOUT mode Cold weather operation causing greater hydraulic oil viscosity preventing pressure switches from confirming lockout To achieve lockout confirmation move throttle to its lowest setting Lockout not confirme...

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Page 79: ...ution not to get dirt or other contaminants into the system s Filter all fluid through a 5 micron filter before adding to tank NOTICE Use of any oils other than those recommended without written factory approval will jeopardize warranty All Purpose Gear Lube Maintain check plug level Oils must conform to API GL5 or MIL L 2105D specifications 20 to 100 F 30 to 40 C 80W 90 20 to 120 F 10 to 50 C 85W...

Page 80: ...John Deere 6068HF Maximum power 185 hp 138 kW at 2400 loaded rpm Tier rating Tier 4 Interim Stage IIIB Fuel capacity 66 gal 250 L ultra low sulfur diesel less than 15 ppm or 0015 15 mg kg Oil capacity 28 5 qt 27 L without filter Maximum engine inclination 25 all directions continuous 35 intermittent Cooling Medium Use a 50 50 mixture of Extended Life ELC Nitrite Free NF coolant and distilled or de...

Page 81: ...gpm 227 L min Rotation pressure 6000 psi 413 bar Charge pressure 350 psi 24 bar Ground drive pressure 3500 psi 241 bar General Basic Machine Dimensions Weight empty 26000 lb 11790 kg non cab 15 ft drill rod Weight w rod box 33000 lb 14970 kg non cab 15 ft drill rod Overall length 25 ft 9 7 85 m 15 ft drill rod Overall width 88 224 cm Overall height 104 264 cm at stakedowns with rack level Drilling...

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Page 83: ...kcase Initial Oil Change 40 6 Drilling Fluid Pump Crankcase Oil Change 45 4 Drilling Fluid Pump Crankcase Oil Level Check 25 3 Drilling Fluid System Check 30 7 Drilling Fluid System 70 3 Dust Discharge Valve Empty 20 7 E Electrical System 70 1 Engine Compartment Clean 60 1 Engine Cooling Compartment Clean Out 60 1 Engine Crankcase Oil Check Fill 20 4 Engine Maintenance 20 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 Eng...

Page 84: ... Service Hours 35 1 Maintenance 3000 Service Hours 50 1 Maintenance 4500 Hours 55 1 Maintenance 50 Service Hours or Weekly 25 1 Maintenance 500 Service Hours or Yearly 40 1 Maintenance As Required 60 1 N Neutral Start Interlock Check 30 7 O On Engine 60 5 Operator Presence System Check 30 6 Overall Machine Check 30 3 P Packing Leaks 20 10 Piston Wash Water Tank Drain Clean Refill 20 8 Preparing fo...

Page 85: ...ox Oil Change 45 1 Track Planetary Gearbox Oil Level Check 25 3 Track Tension Adjust 60 9 Track Tension Check 30 8 Track Tension Decrease 60 9 Track Tension Increase 60 9 Troubleshooting 70 1 U V Vise Die Grips Replace 60 8 Vise Dies Inspect Clean 20 10 Vises Grease 20 11 W Water Swivel Check 20 10 Welding Alert Electronic Components 11 1 Welding Precautions 11 1 ...

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Page 87: ... released m1_00 08 11 All First edition maintenance manual released m1_01 09 11 Section 30 Rod lifter control m1_02 04 12 Sections 20 30 60 Accumulator safety backup alarm engine cooling compartment cleanout m1_03 10 12 Sections 20 25 30 45 55 Updates m1_04 08 15 Sections 10 20 35 50 55 80 Updated software updated safety messages updated coolant ...

Page 88: ...ive harm Copyright 2011 2012 2015 All rights reserved Vermeer Corporation 1210 Vermeer Road East P O Box 200 Pella Iowa 50219 0200 When operated in California any off road diesel vehicle may be subject to the California Air Resources Board In Use Off Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation It therefore could be subject to retrofit or accelerated turnover requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants F...

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