Service Manual Wacker Neuson 28Z3 Track Excavator;
Content:
OPERATION
Notices on this service manual 
Identification of warnings and dangers 
Designated use and exemption from liability 
Type labels and component numbers 
Machine overview 
Cab overview 
Cab (legend) 
Instrument panel overview 
Instrument panel legend 
Overview of open engine and valve compartment 
Engine compartment: overview 
Chassis overview 
Valve compartment 
Stop and park the machine 
Parking the machine on slopes 
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis 
Engine 
Fuel injection pump 
Engine capacities 
Engine tightening torques 
Hydraulic system 
Work hydraulics 
Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow 28Z3 
Undercarriage and swivel unit 
Stabiliser blade 
Electrical system 
Noise levels 
Vibration 
Coolant compound table 
Powertilt 
Model-specific tightening torques 
General tightening torques 
Tightening torques for hydraulic screw connections (dry assembly) 
Tightening torques for high-resistance screw connections 
Dimensions model 28Z3 
Dimensions model 28Z3 VDS 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 (short stick) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 short stick and extra weight (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick (option) and extra weight (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 VDS (short stick) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick VDS (option) 
Kinematics 
MAINTENANCE
Fluids and lubricants 
Oil grades for the diesel engine, depending on temperature 
Additional oil change and filter replacement (hydraulic system) 
Oil grades for the hydraulic system, depending on temperature 
Maintenance label 
Explanation of symbols on the maintenance label 
Maintenance plan (overview) 
Service package 
Introduction 
Safety-relevant parts 
Fuel system 
Refuelling 
Emptying the fuel tank 
Stationary fuel pumps 
Diesel fuel specification 
Bleeding the fuel system 
Water separator 
Replacing the fuel filter 
Tank for washer system 
Engine lubrication system 
Checking the oil level 
Filling up engine oil 
Changing engine oil 
Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge 
Engine and hydraulics cooling system 
Specific safety instructions 
Checking/filling up coolant 
Checking the coolant level 
Filling up coolant 
Draining coolant 
Air filter 
Replacing air filter elements 
Air intake 
Change cab air filter 
V-belt 
Checking V-belt tension 
Retightening the V-belt 
Pressure check 
General 
Overview of measuring ports (up to serial number AG02712) 
Overview of measuring ports (from serial number AG02713) 
Checking pilot control pressure 
Pressure check of variable displacement pump P1 
Pressure check of variable displacement pump P2 
Pressure check of gear pump P3 
Secondary pressure limiting valve of the gear motor 
Primary pressure limiting valves 
Test report 
Hydraulic system 
Specific safety instructions 
Checking the hydraulic oil level 
Filling up hydraulic oil 
Changing hydraulic oil 
Monitoring the hydraulic oil return filter 
Replacing the hydraulic oil filter 
Draining condensation water from the hydraulic oil tank 
Important information for the use of biodegradable oil 
Checking hydraulic pressure lines 
Pilot valve 
Travelling drive 
Checking the oil level and filling up oil 
Draining oil 
Tracks 
Checking track tension 
Adjusting track tension 
Maintenance of attachments 
Lubrication points 
Parking the machine 
Overview of lubrication points 
Lubrication points on the stabiliser blade and stabiliser blade ram 
Lubrication points on the swivelling console and slewing ram 
Lubrication points on the boom, bucket and stick rams 
Lubrication points on the boom and stick 
Lubrication point on the joint rod 
Lubrication point on ball bearing race of live ring 
Lubrication point of live ring teeth 
Lubrication point of VDS live ring teeth 
VDS lubrication points (option) 
Powertilt lubrication points (option) 
Lubrication points of hydraulic quickhitch (option) 
Lubrication points of mechanical quickhitch (option) 
Cab 
Electrical system 
Service and maintenance work at regular intervals 
Instructions concerning specific components 
Alternator 
Battery 
General maintenance work 
Cleaning 
General instructions for all areas of the machine 
Inside the cab 
Cleaning the seat belt 
Exterior of the machine 
Engine compartment 
Shatter protection 
Screw connections and attachments 
Pivots and hinges 
Preparatory work before taking out of service 
Maintenance if the machine is out of service for a longer period of time 
Putting into operation again 
Fire extinguisher 
ENGINE
3TNV76-NNS engine overview 
Fuel system 
Cooling system 
Checking and adjusting valve clearance 
Lapping the intake and exhaust valves 
Tightening order for cylinder head bolts 
Order for removing the cylinder-head bolts: 
Order for mounting the cylinder-head bolts: 
Checking the injection nozzles 
Pressure check 
Checking the nozzle jet 
Injection time 
Checking injection time 
Setting injection time 
Removing and installing the injection pump 
Removing the injection pump 
Fitting the injection pump 
Measuring and adjusting the engine speed 
Compression 
Checking the coolant thermostat 
Checking the thermal switch 
Oil pressure switch 
Checking the coolant circuit 
Cleaning the cooling water channels 
Coolant and fuel hoses 
Crankcase vent 
Replacing the glow plugs 
Engine trouble 
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Hydraulic pump PVD-0B-23BP-8G3-5083A 
Pump unit: exploded view 
Pilot oil supply unit 
Dismantling the hydraulic pump 
Assembling the hydraulic pump 
Troubleshooting on the hydraulic pump 
Main valve block 
Ports 
Main control lines (legend) 
Pump/tank lines 
Main valve block diagram 
Pressure limiting valves 
Pump assignment 
Drive counterbalancing system 
Pump assignment for drive counterbalancing 
Regeneration - stick section 
Bucket pre-tension 
Auxiliary hydraulics flow rate adjustment 
Travelling drive 
Function 
Swivel unit 
Swivel unit brake 
Swivel joint 
Replace the sealing rings 
Swivel joint VDS (option) 
Pilot valves 
Joystick 
Pilot valve (driving) 
Changeover valve for SAE/ISO controls (option) 
Proportional valve (option) 
Changeover valve VDS (option) 
3/2 directional valve (option) 
Easy Lock valve (option) 
Hydraulic oil tank service valve (option) 
Breather filter 
Auxiliary hydraulics connections 
Troubleshooting in the hydraulic system 
Hydraulics diagram (legend) 
Hydraulics diagram 28Z3 
Hydraulics diagram for options 28Z3 
Main valve block diagram 28Z3 
Electrical system
Ohms Law (current, voltage, resistance); power 
Measuring equipment, measuring methods 
Cable colour coding 
Relays 
Use, mode of function 
Socket 
Electric units 
Fuse box 
Alternator 
Starter 
Switches: overview 
Switch legend 
Cigarette lighter 
Radio and mounting/wiring for radio installation (option) 
Front working light 
Cab lights (option) 
Rotating beacon (option) 
Driving signal (option) 
Wiring diagram (legend) 
Wiring diagram 
Engine/chassis wiring harness (legend) 
Chassis/engine wiring harness 
Cab wiring harness 
Proportional controls wiring harness (option) 
Engine speed control wiring harness (option) 
Driving signal wiring harness (option) 
Hydraulic quickhitch wiring harness (option) 
Battery lead 
OPTIONS
Counterweight 
Specifications 
Long stick 
Specifications 
Automatic engine speed setting 
Installation 
Grab pipework 
Attachments 
3rd control circuit/PowerTilt ports 
Safe load indicator 
Safe load indicator DE (from serial no. AG04828) (safety valves for boom) 
Safe load indicator DE (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) (safety valves for boom)
Safe load indicator DE (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Function 
Wiring diagram 
Setting the pressure switch 
Safe load indicator FR (from serial no. AG04828) (safety valves for boom, stick and stabiliser
blade) 
Safe load indicator FR (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) (safety valves for boom,
stick and stabiliser blade)
Safe load indicator FR (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Function 
Diagram (from serial no. AG04828) 
Diagram (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) 
Diagram (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Setting the pressure switch 
Hose burst valve safety feature 
Mechanical quickhitch 
Hydraulic quickhitch (Easy Lock) 
3rd control circuit 
Function 
Diagram 
Drive interlock (antitheft protection) 
Position 
Disabling the drive interlock 
Enabling the drive interlock 
Programming 
Proportional controls 
Function 
Ports 
Measures to be taken in case of malfunctions 
Left-hand control lever 
Boom swivel controls 
Auxiliary hydraulics 
Hammer operation 
Adjusting control response 
Characteristic curves - status indicator 
Wiring harness 
Control unit connector assignment 
Measures to be taken in case of malfunctions 
Diagnosis display 
Engine oil service valve 
Function 
POWERTILT PTS06
General instructions 
General safety instructions 
Checking the product 
Internal decompression valve 
Testing the hydraulic system of the machine 
Specifications/requirements 
Tools 
Making a tool VI for removing the seals 
Separating the bucket or equipment from the PowerTilt swivel device 
Separating the PowerTilt swivel device from the machine 
Exploded views PTS06 
PTS06 components 
Sealing kit A and bearing kit B PTS06 (overview) 
Assembly drawing 
Removing the standard journal coupling 
Removing the end cap, securing ring and internal decompression valve 
Removing the shaft 
Removing the piston tube body 
Removing the seals (kit A), shaft bearings and pressure discs (kit B) 
Checking components and dead centre marks 
Trial assembly 
Installing the seals (kit A), shaft bearings and pressure discs (kit B) 
Installing the end-cap seals and bearings 
Installing the piston seals and bearings 
Fitting the shaft seal and the bearing 
Installing the piston tube 
Installing the shaft 
Installing the end cap and the securing ring 
Installing the internal decompression valve 
Installing the standard journal coupling 
Lubrication and tests 
Lubrication 
Test for internal leaks 
Testing the internal decompression valve 
Securing the PowerTilt swivel device on the machine 
Fitting a bucket or equipment onto the PowerTilt swivel device 
Troubleshooting 
Adjusting the play on the PowerTilt 
Checking the circumferential play
             
            
            
                Service Manual Wacker Neuson 28Z3 Track Excavator;
Content:
OPERATION
Notices on this service manual 
Identification of warnings and dangers 
Designated use and exemption from liability 
Type labels and component numbers 
Machine overview 
Cab overview 
Cab (legend) 
Instrument panel overview 
Instrument panel legend 
Overview of open engine and valve compartment 
Engine compartment: overview 
Chassis overview 
Valve compartment 
Stop and park the machine 
Parking the machine on slopes 
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis 
Engine 
Fuel injection pump 
Engine capacities 
Engine tightening torques 
Hydraulic system 
Work hydraulics 
Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow 28Z3 
Undercarriage and swivel unit 
Stabiliser blade 
Electrical system 
Noise levels 
Vibration 
Coolant compound table 
Powertilt 
Model-specific tightening torques 
General tightening torques 
Tightening torques for hydraulic screw connections (dry assembly) 
Tightening torques for high-resistance screw connections 
Dimensions model 28Z3 
Dimensions model 28Z3 VDS 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 (short stick) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 short stick and extra weight (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick (option) and extra weight (option) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 VDS (short stick) 
Lift capacity table 28Z3 long stick VDS (option) 
Kinematics 
MAINTENANCE
Fluids and lubricants 
Oil grades for the diesel engine, depending on temperature 
Additional oil change and filter replacement (hydraulic system) 
Oil grades for the hydraulic system, depending on temperature 
Maintenance label 
Explanation of symbols on the maintenance label 
Maintenance plan (overview) 
Service package 
Introduction 
Safety-relevant parts 
Fuel system 
Refuelling 
Emptying the fuel tank 
Stationary fuel pumps 
Diesel fuel specification 
Bleeding the fuel system 
Water separator 
Replacing the fuel filter 
Tank for washer system 
Engine lubrication system 
Checking the oil level 
Filling up engine oil 
Changing engine oil 
Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge 
Engine and hydraulics cooling system 
Specific safety instructions 
Checking/filling up coolant 
Checking the coolant level 
Filling up coolant 
Draining coolant 
Air filter 
Replacing air filter elements 
Air intake 
Change cab air filter 
V-belt 
Checking V-belt tension 
Retightening the V-belt 
Pressure check 
General 
Overview of measuring ports (up to serial number AG02712) 
Overview of measuring ports (from serial number AG02713) 
Checking pilot control pressure 
Pressure check of variable displacement pump P1 
Pressure check of variable displacement pump P2 
Pressure check of gear pump P3 
Secondary pressure limiting valve of the gear motor 
Primary pressure limiting valves 
Test report 
Hydraulic system 
Specific safety instructions 
Checking the hydraulic oil level 
Filling up hydraulic oil 
Changing hydraulic oil 
Monitoring the hydraulic oil return filter 
Replacing the hydraulic oil filter 
Draining condensation water from the hydraulic oil tank 
Important information for the use of biodegradable oil 
Checking hydraulic pressure lines 
Pilot valve 
Travelling drive 
Checking the oil level and filling up oil 
Draining oil 
Tracks 
Checking track tension 
Adjusting track tension 
Maintenance of attachments 
Lubrication points 
Parking the machine 
Overview of lubrication points 
Lubrication points on the stabiliser blade and stabiliser blade ram 
Lubrication points on the swivelling console and slewing ram 
Lubrication points on the boom, bucket and stick rams 
Lubrication points on the boom and stick 
Lubrication point on the joint rod 
Lubrication point on ball bearing race of live ring 
Lubrication point of live ring teeth 
Lubrication point of VDS live ring teeth 
VDS lubrication points (option) 
Powertilt lubrication points (option) 
Lubrication points of hydraulic quickhitch (option) 
Lubrication points of mechanical quickhitch (option) 
Cab 
Electrical system 
Service and maintenance work at regular intervals 
Instructions concerning specific components 
Alternator 
Battery 
General maintenance work 
Cleaning 
General instructions for all areas of the machine 
Inside the cab 
Cleaning the seat belt 
Exterior of the machine 
Engine compartment 
Shatter protection 
Screw connections and attachments 
Pivots and hinges 
Preparatory work before taking out of service 
Maintenance if the machine is out of service for a longer period of time 
Putting into operation again 
Fire extinguisher 
ENGINE
3TNV76-NNS engine overview 
Fuel system 
Cooling system 
Checking and adjusting valve clearance 
Lapping the intake and exhaust valves 
Tightening order for cylinder head bolts 
Order for removing the cylinder-head bolts: 
Order for mounting the cylinder-head bolts: 
Checking the injection nozzles 
Pressure check 
Checking the nozzle jet 
Injection time 
Checking injection time 
Setting injection time 
Removing and installing the injection pump 
Removing the injection pump 
Fitting the injection pump 
Measuring and adjusting the engine speed 
Compression 
Checking the coolant thermostat 
Checking the thermal switch 
Oil pressure switch 
Checking the coolant circuit 
Cleaning the cooling water channels 
Coolant and fuel hoses 
Crankcase vent 
Replacing the glow plugs 
Engine trouble 
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Hydraulic pump PVD-0B-23BP-8G3-5083A 
Pump unit: exploded view 
Pilot oil supply unit 
Dismantling the hydraulic pump 
Assembling the hydraulic pump 
Troubleshooting on the hydraulic pump 
Main valve block 
Ports 
Main control lines (legend) 
Pump/tank lines 
Main valve block diagram 
Pressure limiting valves 
Pump assignment 
Drive counterbalancing system 
Pump assignment for drive counterbalancing 
Regeneration - stick section 
Bucket pre-tension 
Auxiliary hydraulics flow rate adjustment 
Travelling drive 
Function 
Swivel unit 
Swivel unit brake 
Swivel joint 
Replace the sealing rings 
Swivel joint VDS (option) 
Pilot valves 
Joystick 
Pilot valve (driving) 
Changeover valve for SAE/ISO controls (option) 
Proportional valve (option) 
Changeover valve VDS (option) 
3/2 directional valve (option) 
Easy Lock valve (option) 
Hydraulic oil tank service valve (option) 
Breather filter 
Auxiliary hydraulics connections 
Troubleshooting in the hydraulic system 
Hydraulics diagram (legend) 
Hydraulics diagram 28Z3 
Hydraulics diagram for options 28Z3 
Main valve block diagram 28Z3 
Electrical system
Ohms Law (current, voltage, resistance); power 
Measuring equipment, measuring methods 
Cable colour coding 
Relays 
Use, mode of function 
Socket 
Electric units 
Fuse box 
Alternator 
Starter 
Switches: overview 
Switch legend 
Cigarette lighter 
Radio and mounting/wiring for radio installation (option) 
Front working light 
Cab lights (option) 
Rotating beacon (option) 
Driving signal (option) 
Wiring diagram (legend) 
Wiring diagram 
Engine/chassis wiring harness (legend) 
Chassis/engine wiring harness 
Cab wiring harness 
Proportional controls wiring harness (option) 
Engine speed control wiring harness (option) 
Driving signal wiring harness (option) 
Hydraulic quickhitch wiring harness (option) 
Battery lead 
OPTIONS
Counterweight 
Specifications 
Long stick 
Specifications 
Automatic engine speed setting 
Installation 
Grab pipework 
Attachments 
3rd control circuit/PowerTilt ports 
Safe load indicator 
Safe load indicator DE (from serial no. AG04828) (safety valves for boom) 
Safe load indicator DE (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) (safety valves for boom)
Safe load indicator DE (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Function 
Wiring diagram 
Setting the pressure switch 
Safe load indicator FR (from serial no. AG04828) (safety valves for boom, stick and stabiliser
blade) 
Safe load indicator FR (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) (safety valves for boom,
stick and stabiliser blade)
Safe load indicator FR (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Function 
Diagram (from serial no. AG04828) 
Diagram (serial nos. AG02444 to AG04827) 
Diagram (up to serial no. AG02443) 
Setting the pressure switch 
Hose burst valve safety feature 
Mechanical quickhitch 
Hydraulic quickhitch (Easy Lock) 
3rd control circuit 
Function 
Diagram 
Drive interlock (antitheft protection) 
Position 
Disabling the drive interlock 
Enabling the drive interlock 
Programming 
Proportional controls 
Function 
Ports 
Measures to be taken in case of malfunctions 
Left-hand control lever 
Boom swivel controls 
Auxiliary hydraulics 
Hammer operation 
Adjusting control response 
Characteristic curves - status indicator 
Wiring harness 
Control unit connector assignment 
Measures to be taken in case of malfunctions 
Diagnosis display 
Engine oil service valve 
Function 
POWERTILT PTS06
General instructions 
General safety instructions 
Checking the product 
Internal decompression valve 
Testing the hydraulic system of the machine 
Specifications/requirements 
Tools 
Making a tool VI for removing the seals 
Separating the bucket or equipment from the PowerTilt swivel device 
Separating the PowerTilt swivel device from the machine 
Exploded views PTS06 
PTS06 components 
Sealing kit A and bearing kit B PTS06 (overview) 
Assembly drawing 
Removing the standard journal coupling 
Removing the end cap, securing ring and internal decompression valve 
Removing the shaft 
Removing the piston tube body 
Removing the seals (kit A), shaft bearings and pressure discs (kit B) 
Checking components and dead centre marks 
Trial assembly 
Installing the seals (kit A), shaft bearings and pressure discs (kit B) 
Installing the end-cap seals and bearings 
Installing the piston seals and bearings 
Fitting the shaft seal and the bearing 
Installing the piston tube 
Installing the shaft 
Installing the end cap and the securing ring 
Installing the internal decompression valve 
Installing the standard journal coupling 
Lubrication and tests 
Lubrication 
Test for internal leaks 
Testing the internal decompression valve 
Securing the PowerTilt swivel device on the machine 
Fitting a bucket or equipment onto the PowerTilt swivel device 
Troubleshooting 
Adjusting the play on the PowerTilt 
Checking the circumferential play