Liebherr R 954 C with long reach demolition attachment 780 781 783 784 785 976 1081 1090 1120 1175 Operating Manual SN 27700

– The technical data.

– The safety requirements.

– The operating instructions.

–  The maintenance instructions.

1 Product description 1-1
1 1 Assembly – overview 1-1
1 1 1 Machine with backhoe attachment 1-1
1 1 2 Machine with demolition attachment 1-2
1 1 3 Uppercarriage 1-3
1 1 4 Undercarriage 1-4
1 2 Vibration emissions 1-4
1 3 Sound emission 1-5
1 4 EC Declaration of Conformity 1-6
1 5 Technical data 1-6

2 Safety instructions 2-1
2 1 Meaning of the symbols in this manual 2-1
2 2 Use in accordance with the regulations 2-2
2 3 Safety lnstructions 2-2
2 4 Bringing the machine safely into service 2-5
2 5 Servicing the machine safely 2-13
2 6 Signs on the machine 2-19
2 6 1 lntroduction 2-19
2 6 2 Arrangement of signage 2-20
2 6 3 Explanation of signage 2-21
2 6 4 Nameplates on the machine 2-27

3 Control and operation 3-1
3 1 Operating and control elements 3-1
3 1 1 Controls in the operator’s cab 3-1
3 1 2 The joysticks 3-3
3 1 3 Control unit 3-6
3 1 4 Monitoring display 3-11
3 1 5 Main screen 3-14
3 1 6 lnformation provided in the menus (Software versions V4 4 & V4 5) 3-21
3 1 7 Controls and instrumentation for optional equipments 3-37
3 1 8 Display for LIEBHERR particle filter (optional) 3-40
3 2 The access to the cab 3-42
3 2 1 Entering or leaving the cab 3-43
3 3 The equipment of the cab 3-45
3 3 1 The safety lever 3-45
3 3 2 Operator’s seat 3-46
3 3 3 Windscreen 3-49
3 3 4 Sunshade 3-50
3 3 5 Emergency exit – rear window 3-51
3 3 6 lnterior lighting 3-51
3 3 7 Fire extinguisher” 3-51
3 3 8 The heater and air conditioner 3-52
3 3 9 Additional standstill heater (Option) 3-58
3 4 Setting the machine into operation 3-62
3 4 1 Safety instructions for the starting of the machine 3-62
3 4 2 Before starting the machine 3-64
3 4 3 Turning on the electrical system 3-65
3 4 4 Starting the Diesel engine 3-66
3 4 5 Speed adjustment and operating modes 3-67
3 4 6 Notes after starting the engine 3-69
3 4 7 Warm-up phase for Diesel engine and hydraulic circuit 3-69
3 4 8 Switching the Diesel engine off 3-70
3 4 9 Starting aids 3-71
3 4 10 Jump start procedure 3-73
3 4 11 Anti-theft device with code key (option) 3-73
3 4 12 lmmobilizer with electronic ignition key (option) 3-74
Working with the machine 3-76
3 5 1 The travel movements 3-83
3 5 2 Drive warning device (optional extra) 3-87
3 5 3 The uppercarriage swing movements 3-88
3 5 4 Working position 3-90
3 5 5 Working attachment control 3-91
3 5 6 Lowering the working attachment with the engine shut down 3-93
3 5 7 Control of an extended demolition attachment 3-94
3 5 8 The operation of the machine with LIEBHERR «LDC» reach monitoring system 3-96
3 5 9 Control of a rotating device 3-115
3 5 10 Control of special equipments via the additional pedals 3-116
3 5 11 Commutation of the controls for an additional user AHS (special equipment) 3-119
3 5 12 Special control system of the joysticks (Option) 3-120
3 5 13 Cut off by end switches of attachment movements (Option) 3-122
3 5 14 Use of the excavator for lifting loads overhead 3-126
3 5 15 Overload warning device (Option) 3-127
3 5 16 Height adjustable cab (Option) 3-128
Operating the excavator in safety modes 3-131
3 6 1 Board E52 for safety mode of Diesel engine & servo control 3-131
3 6 2 Safety operation of the main working pumps 3-134
3 6 3 Emergency operation of boom cylinders (option) 3-135
3 6 4 Towing with the machine, emergency towing of the machine 3-136
Removal and installation of attachment parts 3-139
3 7 1 Removal and installation of a bucket 3-140
3 7 2 Attaching and dismounting the bucket with improved sealing 3-141
3 7 3 Attaching and dismounting the grab on stick 3-144
3 7 4 Attaching and dismounting the grab on the industrial stanchion 3-146
3 7 5 Attaching and dismounting the stick to the boom 3-149
3 7 6 lnstructions for installation and removal of demolition attachments 3-151
3 7 7 Removal and installation of attachments stored on benches 3-153
3 7 8 Removal and installation of attachments in complete storing frameworks 3-160
3 7 9 Multi quick change hydraulic couplings (option) 3-165
3 7 10 lnstallation & removal of plug in boom with quick change adapter 3-168
3 7 11 Mechanical quick-change adapter (optional extra) 3-170
3 7 12 Hydraulic quick-change adapter ( optional extra) 3-17 4
3 7 13 LIKUFIX- hydraulic coupling system (optional extra) 3-181
General working methods 3-183
3 8 1 Minimum impact working methods for your machine 3-183
3 8 2 Preparatory activities 3-184
3 8 3 Using a backhoe bucket 3-185
3 8 4 Loading a transport vehicle 3-186
3 8 5 Skimming 3-187
3 8 6 Using a clamshell bucket (earthmoving attachment) 3-188
3 8 7 Using a multiple tine grapple (industrial attachment) 3-190
3 8 8 Using an hydraulic hammer 3-191
Adjustment of undercarriage width (option) 3-192
3 9 1 Mechanic changing of undercarriage width 3-192
3 9 2 Hydraulic adjustment of undercarriage width 3-198 ° 0
lnstalling & removing the serial counterweight 3-199 ~
Hydraulic removable counterweight 3-201 0
3 11 1 Safety guidelines for lifting and lowering the counterweight 3-202 g
3 11 2 Removal and lifting up of counterweight 3-202 ~
Transport 3-206 b!!c:
3 12 1 Transporting the excavator on flatbed trailers 3-207 ~
3 12 2 Loading the machine with a crane 3-209 ~
3 12 3 Loading the basic machine with removed attachment and side frames 3-215
4 1 Error code charts 4-2
4 1 1 Machine Control system (BST) 4-2
4 1 2 Engine control system (PLD-CR) 4-3
4 1 3 Keypad 4-6
4 1 4 Display 4-6
4 1 5 Coding error 4-7
4 1 6 Other errors 4-7
4 1 7 Error due to warning symbols in SY field 4-7
4 2 Faults and remedies 4-9
4 2 1 Diesel engine and fuel system 4-9
4 2 2 Hydraulic system 4-10
4 2 3 Transmission 4-11
4 2 4 Electrical system 4-11
4 2 5 Work equipment 4-12
4 2 6 Heating/air-conditioning system 4-12
4 2 7 LIEBHERR particles filter system 4-15
4 2 8 Errors of LIEBHERR reach monitoring system «LDC» 4-15
4 2 9 Fuses and relays 4-19
4 2 10 Fuse box E50 4-19
4 2 11 A 1010 Plate 4-20
5 1 Servicing the machine safely 5-1
5 2 Maintenance access doors 5-7
5 2 1 Overview of access doors 5-7
5 2 2 Door retaining rods 5-8
5 2 3 Engine hood retainer 5-8
5 3 Lubricants and operating fluids 5-9
5 3 1 General information on changing lubricants and operating fluids 5-9
5 3 2 Lubrication chart 5-11
5 3 3 Lubricants chart 5-12
5 3 4 Operating materia! chart 5-13
5 4 Lubricants and operating fluids specification 5-14
5 4 1 Diesel fuel 5-14
5 4 2 Diesel fuels with the LIEBHERR Particles filter 5-15
5 4 3 Lubricating oil for the Diesel engine 5-15
5 4 4 Coolant for the diesel engine 5-17
5 4 5 Hydraulic liquids 5-21
5 4 6 Lubricating grease and other lubricants 5-25
5 5 Diesel engine 5-26
5 5 1 Checking the oil level in the diesel engine 5-26
5 5 2 Changing the diesel engine oil 5-27
5 5 3 Belt for the A/C compressor and alternator installation 5-28
5 5 4 Lubricating starter ring gear 5-29
5 5 5 Vibration damper 5-30
5 5 6 Checking mounting screws 5-30
5 5 7 Oil separator 5-31
5 5 8 Heater flange 5-32
5 5 9 Checking and adjustment of valve clearance 5-32
5 6 Cooling system 5-35
5 6 1 Checking and cleaning the cooling system 5-35
5 6 2 Checking the coolant level 5-35
5 6 3 Coolant antifreeze and anti-corrosion fluid 5-36
5 6 4 Changing the coolant 5-36
5 7 Fuel system 5-38
5 7 1 Refuelling 5-39
5 7 2 Draining the fuel tank 5-41
5 7 3 Emptying and cleaning the fuel tank 5-42
5 7 4 Draining the fuel prefilter 5-43
5 7 5 Changing fuel filter cartridges 5-43
5 7 6 Bleeding the fuel system 5-45
Dry air filter 5-49
5 8 1 Changing the main element 5-50
5 8 2 Changing the safety element 5-51
5 8 3 Monitoring the filtered air line 5-52
LIEBHERR particles filter (ln option) 5-52
5 9 1 Drain the condensation water: 5-52
5 9 2 Water separator maintenance: 5-53
Hydraulic system 5-53
5 10 1 Depressurizing the hydraulic system 5-53
5 10 2 Checking the oil level, emptying and refilling the hydraulic tank 5-54
5 10 3 Checking and cleaning the oil cooler system 5-57
5 10 4 Return filter 5-57
5 10 5 Leak oil filter 5-59
5 10 6 Servofilter 5-60
5 10 7 Replenishing oil filter in swing circuit 5-60
5 10 8 Servo control circuit 5-61
5 10 9 Bleeding the hydraulic pumps 5-62
5 10 10 Bleeding the hydraulic cylinders 5-63
5 10 11 Removing the suction hose to the pumps 5-65
5 10 12 Vent filter on the hydraulic tank 5-66
5 10 13 Bypass oil filter for hydraulic system (Special equipment) 5-66
5 10 14 Return oil filter for hydraulic hammer (option) 5-68
5 10 15 Servicing the hydraulic cylinder 5-69
5 10 16 Replacing hydraulic hoses 5-70
Oil changes on components 5-71
5 11 1 General information 5-71
5 11 2 Swing gear – Oil level check and oil change 5-72
5 11 3 Travel gear oil change 5-72
5 11 4 Splitterbox – Oil change 5-74
The track components 5-74
5 12 1 Checking the mounting screws of the track components 5-75
5 12 2 Checking the track chains tension 5-75
5 12 3 Retensioning the track 5-76
5 12 4 Releasing the track chain tension 5-77
5 12 5 Cleaning the track components 5-78
Undercarriage with adjustable track gauge 5-78
5 13 1 Adjusting the track gauge of the undercarriage 5-80
5 13 2 Lubrication of the undercarriage 5-85
5 13 3 Checking the slide clearance on the track width adjustment 5-89
Electrical system 5-94
5 14 1 Notes on the electrical system 5-94
5 14 2 Main battery switch 5-94
5 14 3 Battery care 5-95
5 14 4 Slip ring assembly (optional extra) 5-96 ° 0
Heating/air-conditioning system 5-97 ~
5 15 1 Recirculated and fresh air filters 5-97 0
5 15 2 Heating system 5-98 g
5 15 3 Air-conditioning system 5-98 ~
Greasing the machine 5-101 b!!c:
5 16 1 The centralized lubrication system 5-101 ~
5 16 2 Semi automatic and full automatic systems 5-102 ~
5 16 3 Operation of the semi automatic system 5-102
5 16 4 Operation of the full automatic system 5-104
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5 16 5 Emergency lubrication with defective lubrication system 5-105
5 16 6 To refill a grease container 5-106
5 16 7 Adaptation of the lubrication circuit for special working attachments 5-107
5 16 8 Changes in the lubrication circuit 5-108
5 16 9 Greasing the grab (optional extra) 5-109
5 17 Quick-change systems 5-110
5 17 1 Greasing the mechanical quick-change adapter (optional extra) 5-110
5 17 2 Hydraulic quick-change adapter ( optional extra) 5-110
5 17 3 LIKUFIX (optional extra) 5-111
5 18 Check mounting bolts for tightness 5-112
5 18 1 Mounting bolts of the counterweight 5-113
5 18 2 Mounting screws of the swing ring 5-113
5 18 3 Mounting screws of the hydraulic oil and fuel tank 5-114
5 18 4 Mounting screws ofthe swing gear and motor 5-114
5 18 5 Mounting bolts central piece to side frames (option “removable side frames”) 5-114
5 19 Drive unit brakes and swing gear brakes 5-115
5 20 General maintenance points 5-115
5 20 1 Replacing working parts 5-115
5 20 2 Checking or replacing the teeth on the bucket 5-116
5 20 3 Welding work on the machine 5-118
5 21 Maintenance chart 5-118
6 1 Appendix 1 – Video monitoring of rear area 6-1
6 1 1 Video camera 6-1
6 1 2 Display 6-1
6 1 3 Control and connecting box 6-1