Case CX15B CX18B Series 2 Mini Excavator Service Manual PDF – Print No. 87743532

Description

File Details

• Manual Type: Service Manual
• Models Covered: Case CX15B and Case CX18B (Series 2) Hydraulic Mini Excavators
• Print Number: 87743532
• Issued: February 2008
• Language: English
• Pages: 614
• File Format: PDF
• Publisher: CNH Italia S.p.A., Modena, Italy

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Chapters Covered

• Section 1 – Description: General precautions for installation; preparation before disassembly; safety during disassembly and assembly; hydraulic attachment procedures; electrical equipment handling; hydraulic parts and O-ring guidance; welding repair; environmental precautions; measuring unit conversion tables
• Section 2 – Technical Specifications: Machine dimensions (cab and canopy variants); main component identification; specifications and performance (travel speeds, gradeability); hydraulic components by model variant; machine weights; transportation procedures; crawler type and ground pressure; bucket types and capacities; engine specifications (Mitsubishi L3E-W231KBS); engine performance curve
• Section 3 – Working Attachment: Boom dimensions and maintenance standards; arm dimensions and maintenance standards; bucket types and dimensions; fixed and extendable dozer dimensions, installation and removal; swing bracket dimensions, assembly and disassembly
• Section 11 – Tools: Torque specifications for screws and nuts (coarse and fine thread, multiple strength classifications)
• Section 12 – Table of Standard Maintenance Times: Time standards for hydraulic oil tank, return filter, suction pipe, pilot hoses, pump removal and overhaul, radiator, and associated sub-tasks
• Section 13 – Maintenance Standards and Inspection Procedures: Standard value tables (hydraulic oil cleanliness, engine speeds, main relief valve pressures, pilot pressure, cylinder speeds, slewing performance, crawler tension); engine speed measurement and adjustment; hydraulic oil pressure measurement and adjustment (main system, pilot system, overload relief valves); travel performance testing; cylinder speed and gravity drift measurements; slewing bearing performance; crawler tension measurement; working attachment performance measurement
• Section 22 – Hydraulic System: Hydraulic system summary, operation and features; hydraulic diagrams for one-speed CX15B, two-speed CX15B, CX18B, and optional nibbler/breaker system
• Section 23 – Electrical System: Wiring diagram reading guide; full wiring diagram; electrical equipment list; electrical components and wiring harness layout diagram
• Section 24 – Main Components: Control valve technical specifications and components (CX15B and CX18B variants); hydraulic pump assembly and sub-components; slewing motor; travel motor; detailed component lists with part quantities
• Section 32 – Working Attachment Removal and Installation
• Section 33 – Upper Frame: Control valve disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures for all spool sections (boom, arm, bucket, travel, dozer, swing, service)
• Section 34 – Travel System: Travel motor and reduction gear disassembly and reassembly; piston, swash plate, bearings, seal rings; braking valve; displacement change spool and valve; assembly torque values
• Section 42 – Troubleshooting – Hydraulic System
• Section 43 – Troubleshooting – Electrical System
• Section 44 – Troubleshooting – Engine: Engine rotation problems; output drop and insufficient performance; overheating diagnosis; knocking; defective discharge and exhaust; flowchart-based diagnostic procedures
• Section 51 – Engine: Full Mitsubishi L3E engine overhaul; cylinder head and valve mechanism inspection and repair; valve stem and guide measurement; piston, piston rings, and piston pin disassembly; crankshaft end play measurement; main bearing support; engine reassembly; fuel pump, fuel filter, water separator disassembly and reassembly; injection pump; governor installation; torque spring inspection and adjustment

Together, these sections give a technician everything needed to service either machine from first principles — from hydraulic circuit tracing and pressure adjustment, through full engine strip-down and rebuild, to electrical fault finding and working attachment alignment. The depth of coverage across both the CX15B variants (single-speed and two-speed) and the CX18B means the Case CX15B CX18B Series 2 Mini Excavator Service Manual functions as a single reference for the entire model pair rather than requiring separate volumes.

What This Manual Covers in Practice

A technician working from the Case CX15B CX18B Service Manual (Print No. 87743532) can carry out the full range of scheduled maintenance tasks — engine oil and filter, hydraulic oil and return filter, coolant, crawler tension — with the correct service intervals and fill quantities. Beyond routine maintenance, the manual supports component-level repairs on every major system: hydraulic pump overhaul, control valve spool replacement, travel motor and reduction gear rebuild, slewing motor service, cylinder seal replacement, and working attachment pin and bushing assessment.

The engine chapter covers the Mitsubishi L3E-W231KBS completely, including valve clearances, piston ring and bore measurements, crankshaft tolerances, injection pump service, and governor adjustment. The troubleshooting chapters use structured diagnostic flowcharts for hydraulic, electrical, and engine faults, making systematic fault isolation straightforward even on unfamiliar machines.

Hydraulic pressure adjustment procedures — covering the main relief valve, individual overload valves for each cylinder circuit, the pilot pressure circuit, and the slewing motor relief — are presented with exact pressure specifications and step-by-step adjustment sequences. The full hydraulic schematics for all three variants (CX15B single-speed, CX15B two-speed, CX18B) allow circuit tracing without guesswork.

Get the Job Done Right

Whether you are rebuilding a travel motor, chasing a slow-cycle fault in the boom circuit, or setting valve clearances on the L3E engine, the Case CX15B CX18B Series 2 Service Manual gives you the exact specifications, torque values, and step-by-step sequences the job demands. Working from correct procedures protects components and prevents costly repeat failures.

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