Tigercat S855E LS855E Shovel Logger Operator Manual 2017 – PDF Download

Description

Tigercat S855E LS855E Shovel Logger Operator’s Manual – 2017 Edition

This Tigercat S855E LS855E Shovel Logger Operator’s Manual is the factory-issued operating guide covering safe operation and routine maintenance for these purpose-built forestry machines. Published by Tigercat Industries Inc. as Issue 1.3 in October 2017, it applies to machine serial numbers 85553001 through 85553500 (S855E) and 85503001 through 85503500 (LS855E). Whether you operate a shovel logger daily, manage a fleet, or perform scheduled maintenance, this manual provides the procedures, safety requirements, and technical details needed to keep the machine running correctly.

File Details

• Manual Type: Operator’s Manual
• Brand: Tigercat
• Model: S855E / LS855E Shovel Logger
• Serial Numbers Covered: 85553001-85553500 (S855E); 85503001-85503500 (LS855E)
• Issue: 1.3
• Publication Date: October 2017
• Language: English
• File Format: PDF
• Publisher: Tigercat Industries Inc., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Chapters Covered

The manual is organized into three major sections, each addressing a critical area of machine ownership and operation.

Section 1 – Safety

• Introduction and Machine Identification
• Machine Identification and Serial Number Locations
• Standards: FOPS, OPS, ROPS, TOPS
• Non-Approved Field Product Changes
• Regulatory Information (FCC / Industry Canada)
• Safety Symbols and Signal Words
• General Safety Precautions
• Operating Safety Precautions
• Cab Exits – Front Door, Side Door, Escape Hatch
• Safety Interlock Switch on Front Door
• Machine Stability and Traction – With and Without Leveler
• Climbing and Descending Slopes
• Cable Assist and Cable Tension
• Loading Directions
• Felling Trees – Feller Director
• Chain Shot – Logging Safety
• Feller Directional Head Contact with Cab
• Parking the Machine
• Servicing Safety Precautions
• Fluid Injection Injury
• Grease Injection Injury
• Battery Safety
• Fire Prevention Guidelines
• What to Do During and After a Machine Fire
• Dry Chemical Cleanup Procedures
• Lightning Safety Awareness
• Safety Labels and Notice Labels

Section 2 – Controls and Operation

• Pictogram Descriptions
• Joystick Controls – Feller Director and Shovel Logger
• Joystick Buttons and Triggers
• Pedal Controls and Traveling
• Control Panels – Lower Right, Upper Left, Upper Right, Arm Rest, Right Rear
• Ignition Key Switch
• Pilot System Reset and OFF Switches
• Saw Switch
• Fire Suppression System
• Battery Disconnect Switch
• Computer and Display – Home Screen, Engine Menu, Adjustment Menu, Measure Menu, Preferences
• Operation Modes – Warm-Up, ER Function, Rearview Camera, Fan Service Mode, Telematics Repair Mode
• Emergency Exits – Side Door, Roof Escape Hatch
• Operator’s Seat Adjustments
• Refuelling Procedures – Top and Bottom
• Prestart Checks
• Starting Engine and Cold Weather Starting
• System Test and Warm-Up
• Operating Tips with Load Sensing
• ER Boom System Instructions

Section 3 – Lubrication and Maintenance

• New Machine Maintenance and 125-Hour Inspection
• Tightening Points and Fluid Analysis Program
• Service and Lubrication Schedule – 8, 24, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 hours and 2 years
• Approved Hydraulic Oils
• Service and Maintenance Access Doors and Covers
• Filters – Return Filters, Pilot Filter, Pump Case Drain Filter, Engine Oil Filter, Fuel Filters
• Hydraulic System – Tank, Sight Gauges, Hand Fill Pump, Electric Fill Pump, Diffusers
• Air Conditioning System – Components, Inspection, Filters
• Air Intake System – Precleaner, Air Cleaner, Filter Restriction Indicator
• Aftertreatment System (DENOX 2.2) – DEF Tank, Dosing Module, DOC, SCR, Sensors
• Track Components – Track Chain Sag, Adjustment, Track Drive Gearbox
• Torque Chart and General Torque Specifications
• Pressure and Speed Settings

What sets this manual apart is the depth of detail across all three sections. It’s not just a quick-start guide – it walks through the full safe operating envelope of these shovel loggers, explains the ER boom system behavior thoroughly, and provides the maintenance intervals and procedures required to keep the machine in service. The safety section alone spans dozens of pages covering everything from chain shot hazards to proper fluid injection injury response. The controls and operation section documents every switch, pedal, joystick function, and computer display screen. And the lubrication and maintenance section provides scheduled service intervals out to 5000 hours, along with torque values, pressure settings, and fluid specifications.

What This Manual Covers in Practice

The Tigercat S855E LS855E Shovel Logger Operator’s Manual serves the operator and maintenance technician across the entire lifecycle of the machine. In daily use, it provides the prestart check sequence, the cold weather starting procedure, the warm-up requirements, and the correct operating techniques for shovel logging applications. It explains how the ER boom system behaves under different conditions and how to adjust operating technique accordingly.

For maintenance planning, the manual lays out a clear schedule from frequent checks through to 2-year intervals. It covers fluid sampling, filter replacement procedures, hydraulic system refilling, track sag measurement and adjustment, and the torque values required for critical fasteners. The aftertreatment section provides specific guidance on DEF handling, storage, quality requirements, and the dosing module filter replacement procedure for Tier 4f machines.

The safety content is extensive and practical. It details the 150 m (500 ft) hazard zone, the three emergency cab exits and their monthly check procedure, fire prevention guidelines tailored to forestry environments, and the correct response to fluid injection injuries. It also explains the FOPS, OPS, ROPS, and TOPS standards that the cab structure meets and why unauthorized modifications void that protection.

Because the manual covers both the S855E and LS855E, it addresses the leveling system differences where relevant, including leveling angle limits, machine stability considerations with and without the leveler, and the leveler cylinder lock storage location.

Why This Manual Matters

Shovel loggers operate in demanding forestry conditions where incorrect procedures can lead to equipment damage, downtime, or serious injury. Having the correct operating and maintenance information on hand – the same information the manufacturer published for these specific serial number ranges – means you can follow the exact procedures and specifications the machine was designed around. The manual provides the torque values, pressure settings, fluid capacities, and service intervals that keep the machine within its intended operating parameters.

For anyone responsible for a Tigercat S855E or LS855E, this operator’s manual is the reference document that supports safe operation, correct maintenance, and informed decision-making about the machine’s capabilities and limitations.

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