Starting, travelling, transporting and greasing the Link-Belt 225 Spin Ace hydraulic crawler excavator are set out in this 158-page operator manual, OEM ID 1208, for the standard and Tier III builds. Lubrication, filters and fluids fill the largest share of this 225 Spin ACE Tier III operator manual PDF, with grease charts for machines with and without a dozer blade, hourmeter-based daily inspections, capacities and swing and travel reduction gear service. Pattern C and D lever layouts sit in the controls chapter, while later chapters cover rubber and steel tracks, idlers, fuses, lifting capacities and working range. Set steel track tension to 280 to 300 mm and rubber to 260 to 280 mm, then torque the track shoe bolts to 267 to 312 Nm. Loose track on your undercarriage is a slow, filthy job to correct twice. With bookmarks and a text layer, the 6 micron return filter rating is one search away, so you order the right filter first time.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| General Information | 1-12 | To the Owner, Excavator Components, Identification Numbers |
| Safety, Decals, and Hand Signals | 13-32 | Safety Rules, Safety Area, Utility Safety, Operator Precautions, Decals, Hand Signals |
| Instruments and Controls | 33-60 | Cab Door, Steps and Access Handles, Position of the Operator’s Compartment Controls and Accessories, Right-Hand Control Arm, Instrument Panel, Left-Hand Control Arm, Heating |
| Operating Instructions | 61-82 | Before Operating the Excavator, Operating the Excavator, Run-In Period, Starting the Engine, Bringing the Excavator Up to Operating Temperature, Engine Operation |
| Lubrication, Filters, and Fluids | 83-116 | Servicing Instructions, Daily Inspections, Hourmeter, Lubrication Chart for 225 Spin Ace with Blade, Lubrication Chart for 225 Spin Ace Without Blade, Fluids and Lubricants |
| Maintenance and Adjustments | 117-132 | Tracks, Checking the Condition of Rubber Tracks, Replacing the Rubber Tracks, Track Rollers and Idler Wheels, Radiator and Oil Cooler, Fan and Alternator Drive Belt |
| Electrical | 133-140 | Fuses, Battery, Connecting One or Two Booster Batteries, Alternator, Starter Motor, Replacing a Bulb, Working Lights |
| Specifications | 141-156 | Engine, Electrical Systems, Hydraulic System, Undercarriage, Capacity of Systems and Components, Weights, Boom, Arms |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Return filter | 6 micron | p. 143 |
| Track Tension Value (Rubber tracks) | 11.0 - 11.8 in. (260 - 280 mm) | p. 121 |
| Track Tension Value (Steel tracks) | 10.2 - 11.0 in. (280 - 300 mm) | p. 121 |
| Tightening torque of the track shoe bolts | 267 to 312 Nm (196 to 230 ft lb) | p. 121 |
| Hydraulic pump torque setting | 49-55 lbf-ft (67-74 Nm) for M10, 152-167 lbf-ft (206-226 Nm) for M12 | p. 132 |
| Control valve torque setting | 197-230 lbf-ft (267-312 Nm) | p. 132 |
| Pilot filter | 8 micron | p. 143 |
| Main pump max flow | 2 x 50.2 gpm (2 x 190 l/min) | p. 143 |
| Pilot pump max flow | 5.3 gpm (20 l/min) | p. 143 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.10 gal (23.1 liters) | p. 91 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70.01 gal (265 liters) | p. 91 |
| Hydraulic System Total Capacity | 54.16 gal (205 liters) | p. 91 |
