Yanmar ViO38-6 User Manual

8 Using the machine in cold weather
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8.3 Precautions after use
To avoid that the machine is jammed due to mud, water or frozen deposits on the rubber tracks :
1. Park the machine on firm, dry ground or place boards on the ground and park the machine
on these boards to avoid the tracks freezing on the ground.
2. Drain the water built up in the fuel system by turning the evacuation tap to avoid and
freezing.
3. Cover the battery or place it in a warm place and reinstall it on the machine the next
morning.
8.4 When cold weather is over
• When the exterior temperature increases, replace the engine oil and the fuel.
3 Recommended greases and fluids, page 136

Yanmar ViO38-6 Specifications

General

Operating Weight	3860 kg / 8510 lb
Max Digging Depth	3480 mm / 11.4 ft
Engine Power	24.4 hp
Engine Net Power	24.8 kW (33.2 hp)
Digging Force, Bucket	30.3 kN
Max Reach at Ground Level	6, 320 mm
Travel Speed	4.5 km/h

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Signals

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT signals used in the manual.

Part A: Description and Illustration of the Machine

3 Warning Labels

Locates and explains the meaning of safety warning labels on the machine.

5 Description of the Driving Position

Part B: Operating Instructions

1 Basic Precautions

Covers essential safety rules, protective equipment, and general workplace safety.

2 Usage Precautions

Details precautions before starting, during movement, working, and parking the machine.

3 Precautions for the Engine

4 Checks Before Starting the Machine

Outlines essential visual inspections and fluid level checks before machine operation.

5 Checks After Start-up

Details checks to perform after the engine has started, including gauge and alarm verification.

6 Checks After Use

8 Using the Machine in Cold Weather

Provides instructions for preparing, starting, and using the machine in cold weather conditions.

10 Handling the Bucket

12 Accessory Change by Direct Coupling

13 Load Lifting

Outlines safety precautions and procedures for performing lifting operations with the machine.

15 Transporting the Machine

Covers safe procedures for loading, unloading, immobilizing, tying down, and slinging the machine.

16 Detecting Anomalies

Helps identify phenomena that are not faults and provides solutions for detected anomalies.

17 If the Battery is Discharged

18 Towing the Machine

Explains safe towing procedures, required tools, and minimum capacities for coupling devices.

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Programme

1 Periodic Inspections and Upkeeps

Details daily, weekly, 50h, 500h, 1000h, and 2000h maintenance tasks and their operations.

2 Maintenance Precautions

Covers essential precautions before and during maintenance, including residual pressure removal and safety labels.

4 First Maintenance

5 List of Periodic Inspections and Maintenance Operations

6 Maintenance by the Operator

Part F: Lifting Capacities

1 Lifting ViO38-6 Canopy

2 Lifting Cabin

Appendices

A List of Error Codes Displayed on the Operator Display Station

A comprehensive list of error codes, their types, descriptions, and recommended corrective actions.