Running a 1703 or 2003 well means knowing exactly what the factory allows, and this Wacker Neuson 1703, 2003 operator manual PDF puts all 202 pages of those answers in your hands, published under OEM document 1000188437 for both track excavators. Lift capacity tables for each model, including the VDS and telescopic undercarriage versions, tell you what the boom will carry at every reach before you rig a load. A dedicated maintenance chapter walks through track tension, hydraulic oil checks, lubrication points, and the full service plan, backed by troubleshooting tables for engine and hydraulic faults. Set track play at 15 to 20 mm at the second support roller, and torque the cab attachment screws to 110 Nm when refitting. Guess at either and you pay in steel. Bookmarked and text-searchable, the file is bought once and stays yours for the life of the machine.
What's Inside This Wacker Neuson 1703, 2003 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 11-34 | Overall Machine View, Brief Description, Fields of Application |
| Safety Instructions | 35-50 | Identification of Warnings and Dangers, Warranty, Disposal |
| Cab and Instrument Panel Overview | 51-55 | Cab Overview, Instrument Panel Overview, Control Lever Functions, Switch Panels |
| Putting Into Operation and Checklists | 56-58 | Start-Up Checklist, Operation Checklist, Parking Checklist, Running-In Period |
| Engine Starting and Driving | 59-70 | Preheating Start Switch, Starting the Engine, Driving on Slopes, High Speed, Hydraulic Brake |
| Machine Operation and Adjustments | 71-87 | Stabiliser Blade Operation, Parking the Machine, Light System, Seat Adjustment, Front Window Operation, Door Operation |
| Transport and Crane Handling | 88-98 | Exit Through the Door, Engine Cover, Towing, Crane Handling, Loading and Transporting, Tying Down the Machine |
| Working with the Machine and Attachments | 99-123 | Removing/Installing Cab, Shatter Protection, Control Levers, Hammer Operation, Quickhitch, Powertilt |
| Excavator Work Procedures | 124-134 | Auxiliary Hydraulics, Grab Operation, Safe Load Indicator, Excavating Trenches, Loading Vehicles, Grading |
| Troubleshooting | 135-138 | Engine Trouble, Hydraulics, Malfunctions of the Powertilt Unit |
| Maintenance | 139-176 | Safety-Relevant Parts, Fuel System, Refuelling (Stationary Fuel Pumps, Diesel Fuel Specification), Bleeding the Fuel System (Water Separator) |
| Specifications | 177-202 | Model 1703 (Engine, Hydraulic System, Stabiliser Blade, Work Hydraulics), Model 2003 (Engine |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Tighten screws A (cab attachment) | 110 Nm (81.1 lb/ft) | p. 91 |
| Tighten screws B (cab attachment) | 110 Nm (81.1 lb/ft) | p. 92 |
| Standard play between the track's shoulder and the contact area of the second support roller of the drive pinion | 15 – 20 mm (0.6” – 0.8”) | p. 157 |
| Engine Output | 13.2 kW | p. 177 |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 21 l | p. 177 |
| Hydraulic Oil Quantity | 30 l | p. 177 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.4 l | p. 170 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 l | p. 170 |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.5 l | p. 170 |
| 2003 | ||
| Max. torque (intermittent) | 65.6 Nm at 1600 rpm | p. 178 |
| 1703 | ||
| Swivel unit operating pressure | 125 bar | p. 178 |
| Operating pressure for work and drive hydraulics | 200 bar | p. 178 |









