Wacker Neuson ET18 Operator's Manual

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3-2 OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24e300.fm3Overview of model designations and trade names3.2 Brief description of the machineThe machine model ET18/ET 20/ET24 is a self-propelled work machine.Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country.This machine is a versatile and powerful helper for moving earth, graveland debris on construction sites and elsewhere. A wide range ofattachments accounts for the numerous applications of the machine,among others hammer and grab applications. When using theseattachments, observe the legal regulations of your country and equip themachine with all the safety equipment required. See chapter 1.4 Fields ofapplication and use of attachments on page 3-5 for further applications.The main components of the machine are:• Travel gear- Travel gear- Stabilizer blade- Live ring• Upper carriage- Cab- Water-cooled diesel engine- Hydraulic and electrical components• BoomInformationThe machine can be equipped with the “Telematic” feature (fortransmitting operating data, location, etc. via satellite)!Traveling driveThe diesel engine permanently drives a twin axial variable displacementpump whose oil flow is sent to the control valve. Depending on actuation,each pump supplies a hydraulic motor or the work hydraulics with oil.Work hydraulicsThe twin axial variable displacement pump supplies the work hydraulicsfor the main components with oil. This pump is output-controlled andsupplies the oil quantity depending on the output required. This machine isalso equipped with a gear pump flanged onto the variable displacementpump. Depending on engine speed, this pump supplies oil for the swivelunit, the stabilizer blade and travel gear extension/retraction (option).Shock cartridges (option)The auxiliary hydraulics are equipped with Schock cartridges tocompensate pressure peaks in the hydraulic system.Cooling systemCoolant temperature is monitored with the indicator light on the machine’sinstrument panel.Machine model/machine designation Trade nameE12-02 ET18E12-03 ET20E12-04 ET24