HD709Ⅱ-F101E

HYDRAULIC DRIFTER

Maintenance Manual

WARNING
Even though this manual includes instructions for
maintenance and adjusting of drifter, always consult
your nearest distributor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Model:

Serial Number:

Year of Manufacture:

CE Mark:

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Name of the distributor, authorized agent and service agent

Address: 3-14, 2-chome, Nihonbashi-muromachi, Chuo-ku,

Tokyo, 103-0022, Japan.

Phone: 81-3-3231-6982
Fax: 81-3-3231-6993

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Foreword

This instruction manual describes the correct handling, inspections, maintenance, and adjustment of
HD709 hydraulic drifter, as required in routine work.
We recommend that everybody, even those who already know the drifter handling well, should read
this manual carefully before using the drifter, in order to optimize its use.

The specification values and numerical values in this manual are described in Le Système
International d’Unités (SI Units); the units commonly use with SI Units and the units available to use
with SI Units.
As the specifications, contents and illustrations in this manual are based on information available
when this manual was prepared; they might be slightly different from the actual product you have
purchased because of specification changes or other alternation.
If you have any questions or comments about the handling and maintenance of the drifter, please
contact your nearest distributor.

WARNING
Incorrect operation, or inspection or maintenance may cause serious danger.
If the drifter is used carelessly, an accident may cause serious injury or death.

The drifter consists of sensitive hydraulic devices. In maintenance and inspections

of the drifter, even though instructions for maintenance are included in this
manual, always consult your nearest distributor.

The person in charge of operating or managing the crawler drill where the drifter is
mounted should keep this manual close to the crawler drill and read repeatedly
until fully understood.

If this manual is lost, damaged or another needed, please place an order for it at
your nearest distributor.

If the crawler drill where the drifter is mounted is transferred to the next owner,
please always attach this manual with the crawler drill.

Since the product has been improved constantly, this manual may not cover the
entire drifter. Please contact the distributor.

Use this manual according to the regulations and provisions of the country where
the customer uses the crawler drill.

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Safety Information

Most accidents result from not making safety checks, the rules not being followed, warnings being
ignored, or advance checking or maintenance not being performed.
These accidents can be avoided by assessing the high-risk conditions beforehand and taking
maximum care.

Before checking, maintenance, or adjustment of the drifter, read the Safety signs and messages and
operation procedures in this manual carefully and only proceed after understanding fully.

Safety signs and messages are classified as follows so that the users can understand the warnings
on the machine or in this manual.

DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE
Signs used to indicate a statement of company policy directly or indirectly related to
the safety of personnel or protection of property.

DANGER or WARNING should not be considered for property damage accidents unless personal
injury risk appropriate to these levels is also involved.
★ CAUTION (and NOTICE) is permitted for property-damage-only accidents.

We can't totally anticipate in detail where and what dangers exists.

The safety signs and messages include “prevention measures which should be taken to avoid
danger”.

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 Safety Information

When operating the machine and performing checks and maintenance, which are not specified in this
manual, please consider the “safety measures for working” in accordance with your responsibility.

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Serial Numbers

Drifter Serial Number

For inquiries about the drifter or ordering its parts, inform us Drifter Model and Serial Number.

Serial number (1) is stamped on the upper part of the cylinder.

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17113003

Accumulator Management Nameplate

The nameplate for managing the accumulator is affixed beside the low-pressure and high-pressure
accumulators.

1. Model Name
The model Name is described.

2. Delivery Month
The delivery “Month” of the crawler drill (drifter) is carved.
The meaning of the carved figure is as follows: 2 3
1 4
January - 1
February - 2
| 1 0 0 A0 1
HD715
September - 9 047L 0-80°C

October - X
November - Y
December - Z 5 6
17313045

3. Delivery Year
The delivery “Year” of the crawler drill (drifter) is carved.
The last two figures in the year indicated are carved.

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4. Manufacturing Serial No.

The manufacturing serial Number of the accumulator is carved
from A01. This Number is also carved on the top of the
accumulator cover.
The carved characters are start from A and when they reach

A01
A99, the prefix is changed to B and then C.
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5. Accumulator Capacity
It shows the accumulator capacity. 17313046

The capacity of the accumulator mounted on HD715 is 0.47L

for both high pressure and low pressure.

6. Temperature Range
It shows the temperature range for the use of the accumulator.

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Safety Signs

WARNING
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your drifter safety signs.
Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace damaged or discolored safety signs.

On the safety signs affixed on the drifter there are described the precautions and handling methods
needed to prevent accident caused by malfunction in inspections and maintenance.
Inspect and maintain as directed by the safety signs as well as by this instruction manual.
★ For the part numbers of the safety signs, English safety sign numbers are indicated.
Order the safety signs at your nearest distributor.

1. 090200-04856

17113003

2. 090200-04860

2
17113004

2
17113005

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 Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-1

Foreword ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-3
Safety Information ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-4
Serial Numbers ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-6
Safety Signs ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-8
Contents ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 0-9

1. General Safety Instructions ････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-1

2. Major Component Parts ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 2-1

3. Engagement of Nitrogen Gas･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 3-1-1

3.1 Charging Nitrogen Gas ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 3-1-1
3.2 Replace Diaphragm････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 3-2-1

4. Inspection and Maintenance ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-1

4.1 Daily Inspection ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-1-1
4.2 Maintenance as Required ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-2-1
4.3 Periodic Maintenance ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-3-1
4.3.1 Periodic Maintenance / 50 Hours ･･････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-3-1
4.3.2 Periodic Maintenance / 150 Hours ･････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-3-5
4.3.3 Periodic Maintenance / 300 Hours ･････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-3-7
4.3.4 Periodic Maintenance / 600 Hours ････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-3-13
4.4 Troubleshooting ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 4-4-1

5. Stroke Adjustment ････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 5-1

6. Overhaul ････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 6-1

6.1 Maintenance Standard ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 6-1-1

7. Drifter Removal and Installation･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 7-1

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1. General Safety Instructions

WARNING
If any irregularity is found when drilling, perform inspections and maintenance for the
drifter. If the cause can't be identified or the irregularity occurs repeatedly, ask your
nearest distributor for inspection.

NOTICE
Read the indication on the crawler drill hour meter and check if it is time for inspection
and maintenance.

Observe Safety Signs

The safety signs on the drifter are important. When inspection and maintenance is performed comply
with the precautions on the safety signs.

Inspection and Maintenance Posture

Stop the crawler drill on a solid and level plane such as the service shop floor and prepare the
operation equipment. Apply the stopper to the track shoes.
Stop the engine and pull out the starter switch key.
Pull up the safety lock lever to set it to LOCK.
Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” or similar warning tag on the drive control box to warn others not to
start or operate the crawler drill.

Safe Maintenance
They should be given safety education and the work procedures should be discussed in advance,
before the work is started.
Perform inspections and maintenance with the engine stopped. Do not open the engine cover and
top cover until the engine is completely stopped.
Two or more workers should always be present and one of them should direct and secure the
workers' safety.
Decide on the signals between workers and the supervisor who directs and supervises the work,
and maintain good communication during the work.
When inspections, maintenance, or adjustment are performed with the drifter is activated, always
be ready to stop the drifter.
When using the crawler drill with the emergency stop system, check on how to activate it and its
installation position.

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 General Safety Instructions

Wear Protectors
Wear necessary protectors according to the work during inspection and maintenance of the drifter.
Wear the right sized working clothes so that they're not snagged or caught in the operation lever
or projecting sections. As oily clothing catches fire, never wear it.
When working, wear protective gear such as helmet, protective goggles, earplugs, and dust-proof
mask and safety shoes.
Depending on the nature of the work, wear proper protectors, such as protective gloves and
safety belt.

Clean the Drifter

Before inspecting and maintenance, clean the drifter. It is not only the more easily to find what needs
attention, but also to prevent soil or dusts from entering the drifter when oil hose and fittings are
removed. Clean the drifter when it is dismounted from the carriage or before inspecting and
maintenance.

Hang “WARNING Tags”

During inspecting and maintenance, hang “WARNING Tags” on the drive control box and tell workers
not to start the engine or operate the lever.

Prepare a Clear Space

The drifter is a precise hydraulic unit. Perform inspections and maintenance, or disassembling and
assembling, with the drifter dismounted from the carriage, in as clean and dust-free a place as
possible, such as a service shop.

Beware of Inside Pressure

The hydraulic circuit is always pressurized. If the oil hose connected to the drifter is loosened
without releasing the inside pressure, the compressed oil might burst out. Open the handle on the
top of the hydraulic tank to release the pressure from the hydraulic tank.
When the air hose connected to the drifter is disconnected, wait for 5 minutes or more after the
crawler drill compressor is stopped and make sure that the air in the receiver tank has been bled
completely.

Beware of Hot Temperatures

After drilling or immediately after the engine is stopped, the temperature of the drifter is high.
If the drifter is touched carelessly, it might cause burn or other accident.
Avoid touching not only the drifter body, but also shank rod, withdrawn rod or bit.
Only make inspections and maintenance of the drifter after ensuring that the temperature of each
section is at normal temperature.

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 General Safety Instructions

Beware of Fire
Take the greatest care not to cause any fire.
When handling anything flammable, do not allow bare flame or burning cigarette close.
For washing parts, use incombustible washing oil.
Use explosion-proof type lighting.
Prepare fire-extinguishing equipment such as fire extinguisher.

Charge Nitrogen Gas into the Accumulator

High-pressure nitrogen gas is charged in the accumulator on the drifter.
If any other gas than nitrogen gas is charged in the accumulator, an explosion might be caused.
Always and only charge nitrogen gas in the accumulator.
Do not hammer the accumulator cover or loosen the cover without bleeding the nitrogen gas,
otherwise the accumulator cover might be blown off.
After having charged nitrogen gas in the accumulator or pressure test is performed, spray
detection fluid, from a gas leakage detection spray can, to make sure that nitrogen gas is not
leaking. If a gas leakage detection spray can is not available, use soapy water to check for gas
leakage.

NOTICE
For charging nitrogen gas in the accumulator, ask your nearest distributor.

Don’t Drop Tools or Parts

Do not carry any tool or part unnecessary for the work, so that such a tools or parts are not dropped.

Use Clean Oil and Grease

The drifter consists of sensitive hydraulic devices. Use clean oil and grease. Also use a clean
container to prevent the entry of soil and dust.

Use Furukawa Genuine Parts

No irregularity caused by unapproved components is covered by warranty. When a component is
changed, use only “Furukawa Genuine Parts” as listed on the parts list.

Seal Replacement
When performing checks and maintenance in sections where seals are used, such as O-rings and
packing, clean the attachment surface and insert new seal. Do not reuse seals such as O-rings or
packing, otherwise they might cause breakdown or malfunction.

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Remove Rust-Prevention Agent

When any new part is assembled, wipe the rust-prevention agent from the processed surface of the
drifter.

Disposal of Wastes
Illegal disposal of wastes is environmentally destructive. Comply with applicable regulations and rules
for disposal of waste.
Always collect waste fluids in a container: do not pour it away on the ground.
Do not pour waste fluids such as engine or hydraulic oil into a river or sewage system.
Do not carelessly burn or throw away oily or greasy rags.
Illegal disposal of wastes is environmentally destructive. Comply with applicable regulations and
rules for disposal of waste.

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2. Major Component Parts

4
2 3

5
17113006

8 9
7
6 11 12

10 17113007

The external view shows HD709 with the reverse percussion.

1. Shank Rod 10. Front Cylinder

2. Extraction Assembly ※ 11. High-pressure Accumulator
3. Stroke Adjuster 12. Back Head
4. Low-pressure Accumulator
5. Cylinder
6. Front Cap
7. Front Cover
8. Front Head
9. Orbit Motor

※: Only for drifters with reverse percussion mechanism.

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3. Engagement of Nitrogen Gas

3.1 Charging Nitrogen Gas

DANGER
Incorrect charging or regulating nitrogen gas may cause serious accident resulting in
injury or death. Follow the instructions when nitrogen gas is charged or its pressure
regulated.

NOTICE
For charging and regulating nitrogen gas, ask your nearest distributor.

If the pressure of nitrogen gas charged in the accumulator is lowered, it not only lowers the drifter's
impacting power, but also causes such irregularities as abnormal vibration in the drifter oil hose.
Charge and regulate nitrogen gas when the diaphragm has been checked or replaced when the
nitrogen gas pressure is lower than the specified charging pressure.
Periodically inspect the pressure of nitrogen gas and regulate it to the specified charging pressure
according to the open-air temperature.
★ For the charging pressure of nitrogen gas that has to be charged in the accumulator, refer to the
next “Specified Charging Pressure”.
★ When nitrogen gas is charged in or discharged from the accumulator, exclusive charge gas and
pressure inspection devices are required.

Take care of the following when charging and regulating pressure of nitrogen gas.
High-pressure nitrogen gas is charged in the nitrogen gas cylinder. The gas cylinder might burst if
exposed to naked flame or impact.
Take the greatest care not to bring naked flame close to it or give it any impact.
Only perform charging and regulating nitrogen gas when the accumulator body is at normal
temperature, otherwise high-pressure gas might burst out.
Wear protective goggles when charging or regulating nitrogen gas.
Do not loosen the valve more than one turn, otherwise, the accumulator valve might spring out.
When nitrogen gas is directly charged from the nitrogen gas cylinder, it might cause damage to
the diaphragm. Charge nitrogen gas using the three-way valve.

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Specified Charging Pressure

Adjust the nitrogen gas to be charged into the drifter accumulators to the specified charging pressure
conforming to the temperature at the place of charging. For the relationship between the open-air
temperature and the charged gas pressure, refer to the following table.

High Pressure Accumulator

7.0

6.0
Charging Pressure (MPa)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0
Low Pressure Accumulator

0
-10 0 10 20 30 40

Atmospheric Temperature (°C) 17313048

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Gas Charge and Pressure Inspection Device

When nitrogen gas is charged in or discharged from the accumulator, the exclusive charge gas and
pressure inspection devices are required.

① Three Way Valve

② Adapter
4
③ Pressure Gauge
2
④ O-Ring
3 5 ⑤ O-Ring
6 ⑥ Nitrogen Gas Cylinder
⑦ Charging Hose
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3.2 Replace Diaphragm

DANGER
When the accumulator is carelessly removed or disassembled, it might cause accident
resulting in injury or death.
Comply with the following instructions when the diaphragm is replaced.

NOTICE
For replacement of diaphragm, ask your nearest distributor.

If the nitrogen gas pressure falls quickly even when nitrogen gas charged in the accumulator has
been adjusted to the specified charging pressure, check the diaphragm.

When the drifter is overhauled, disassemble and check the high and low pressure accumulators and
replace the diaphragm.
★ When disassembling and assembling the accumulator, exclusive tools are required.

Take note of the following when diaphragm is replaced.

When the accumulator is removed from the drifter, completely release the nitrogen gas in the
accumulator and make sure that the pressure turns to zero (atmospheric pressure), otherwise
high-pressure gas might burst out.
When nitrogen gas is released, wear protective goggles.
Release nitrogen gas using the three-way valve.
High-pressure nitrogen gas is charged in the accumulator. It is prohibited to modify the
accumulator wrongly (welding, cutting or polishing) without the permission of the maker.
Do not loosen the valve more than one turn; otherwise the accumulator valve might burst out.

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Exclusive Tools
When disassembling and assembling the accumulator, exclusive tools are required.

① Accumulator Holder
② Impacting Bar
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4. Inspection and Maintenance

CAUTION
The drifter consists of precise hydraulic devices. Careless disassembling or
adjustment might not only degrade the drifter's performance, but even breakdown or
other irregularity.
When drifter maintenance is required, ask your nearest distributor for inspection and
maintenance.

During inspections and maintenance, move the crawler drill to a clean place with as little dust as
possible, such as a service factory.

The drifter contains component parts in small quantities and it can easily be disassembled and
reassembled.
However, since the drifter is a precise hydraulic device, you are requested to be familiar with the
handling of the accumulators and impacting mechanism through the lessons for maintenance or the
guidance by an expert service engineer.

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4.1 Daily Inspection

WARNING
If any irregularity is found in the inspection before start, only continue after correction
or replacement.

The drifter is operated under severe conditions. At first, although an irregularity is slight, if left it might
develop into trouble enough to cause drifter breakdown or damage.

Inspect the drifter not only at the daily start-up before, but also before a drilling operation.

Check Item Check Points

Damage in appearance Check there is no excessive damage, deformation or deterioration in

the drifter, and that there is no oil leakage on the hose metal fitting.
If any damage, deformation or deterioration is found, replace by new
part.
If oil leakage is found, fasten the metal fitting or replace the seal.
Check against excessive damage, deformation or crack on the
drifter body.
Check there is no crack or deterioration in the hose.
Check there is no oil leakage at the connecting section of the
hose metal fitting and the drifter.
Check there is no deformation or wears on the shank rod or
screw section on the shank rod.

★ For tightening of bolt and fitting, refer to 4.3.3 “Periodic

Maintenance / 300 Hours”.
★ For replacing the seal, refer to 4.3 “Periodic Maintenance”.

Check for Loose Bolts Inspect there are no loose bolts or hose fittings, using a test
and Hose Fittings hammer.
If there are any, tighten at the specified torque.

★ For tightening of bolt and fitting, refer to 4.3.3 “Periodic

Maintenance / 300 Hours”.

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Check Item Check Points

Lubrication Check Check that the hydraulic oil drops onto the site dome on the
lubricator with the engine operating.
When drilling, about 60 droplets of hydraulic oil per minutes on the
site dome of the lubricator is appropriate.

Check that the exhaust air containing oil mist blows out from the
drifter's front section (1) and the exhaust ports (2), (3), (4) and (5)
when the flushing air is discharged from the front end of the drifter.
★ The exhaust ports (3), (4) are installed only on the machines
with reverse percussion.

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3 4

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 Maintenance as Required

4.2 Maintenance as Required

CAUTION
If any irregularity is found during drilling, stop work and evacuate the workers to
safety. Report it to the supervisor and do not restart drilling until check and
maintenance are completed.

Always inspect the performance of the drifter not only before and after drilling, but also during drilling,
for optimum use.
If any irregularity is found during drilling, move the crawler drill to a clean place with as little dust as
possible, such as a service shop, to perform inspections and maintenance.

Air Leakage from Exhaust Port

If the flushing air leaks, sludge discharge is reduced and blockage will occur in bit and rod during
drilling: jamming might be caused.

If a greatly increased quantity of air leaks from the lubrication air exhaust port, or from the gap
between shank rod (1) and front bush, stop drilling.
Stop the engine and remove the front cap (2). Then check the seals around the swivel body.
After checking, if any wear or damage is found in the seal, replace it by a new one.
★ For checking the seals, refer to 5.3.2 “Periodic Maintenance / 150 Hours”.

2
1

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 Maintenance as Required

Oil Leak from Joint Surface of Cylinder and Back Head

If oil leaks from the joint surface of the cylinder (1) and back head (2) during drilling, stop drilling and
stop the engine.
Lower the drifter from the carriage and disassemble it to check the seals.
Check the seals held by the seal retainer (R). After check, if any wear or damage is found, replace it
by a new one.

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2

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Oil Leak from Joint Surface of Cylinder and Accumulator

If oil leaks on the joint surface of the cylinder and accumulators (1) during drilling, stop drilling and
stop the engine.
Remove the accumulator (1) from the drifter and check the O-ring on the accumulator-mounting
surface. If any wear or damage is found in the O-ring, replace it by new one.

1
17113004

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 Maintenance as Required

Oil Leak from Drifter Joint Surface

During drilling, exhaust air containing oil mist may blow out from the exhaust ports on the front cover
and front cap or from the gap between the shank rod and front bush. If oil leaks are found on the
drifter's joint surface, other than from the exhaust ports or from the mounting surface of the cylinder
or back head or accumulators look for the following causes.

Damage Seal Retainer Seals

Press the impact switch on the control grip to activate only impact operation. If oil leakage is
confirmed, the seal held by the seal retainer (F) might be damaged.
Lower the drifter from the carriage and disassemble it.
Check the seals held by the seal retainer (F), piston, bush (F) and seal retainers (F) and (R).
If any wear or damage is found, replace it by a new one.

Damage Rotation Motor Shaft Seal

Press the rotation switch on the control grip to rotate the shank rod. If any oil leak is confirmed, the
rotation motor shaft seal might be damaged.
Stop the engine and remove the rotation motor from the drifter. Re-start the engine to rotate the
rotation motor without any load and check against any leakage on the shaft section. If found, replace
it with a new rotation motor.

Damage Dual Damper Seals

Press the impact and rotation switches on the control grip and check for any leakage on the drifter. If
oil leaks only when the impact and rotation are both operated, the seal around the dual damper might
be damaged.
Lower the drifter from the carriage and disassemble it.
Check the glide rings on the inside of the front cylinder and damping piston, and whether there is any
non-conformity such as wear or damage on the damping piston or pushing piston. If any irregularity
such as wear or damage is found, replace it by new one.

Damage Reverse Percussion Seals

Activate the reverse percussion alone, and check for oil leaks.
If leaking is found only when the reverse percussion is operated, it means that the seal around the
reverse percussion might be damaged.
Stop the engine and loosen the through bolt. Then remove the front cap and disassemble the unit.
Check whether either the glide ring attached on the front cap or the O-ring or glide ring attached on
the seal retainer are damaged, and that there is no other irregularity (such as wear or damage on the
seal retainer body or damping piston). If any wear or damage is found, replace it by new one.

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4.3 Periodic Maintenance

Perform periodical inspections and maintenance of the drifter based on the indications of the hour
meter.
By performing earlier inspection and maintenance on the basis of the working conditions, breakdown
and irregularity can be prevented.

4.3.1 Periodic Maintenance / 50 Hours

Check Screws Looseness

Due to vibration in drilling, the fixing bolts and fixtures are tending to be loosened. If the machine is
used with missing or loose fixing bolts or fixtures, not only will the drifter performance be degraded,
but also such irregularities as abnormal wear on the shank rod or damage to the accumulator might
be caused.

NOTICE
If any irregularity such as wear, deformity, or damage is found in bolts or fixtures,
replace it by Furukawa’s genuine parts.

When a bolt or fixture is attached, remove rust and dust from the surface at
installation, then remove oil with non-flammable solvent, and tighten the new bolt or
fixture.

Remove soil and dust from the bolts and fixtures on the drifter and clean them.
Check for any bolts missing, or looseness or damage to bolts or fixtures, using a test hammer.
If any is found, tighten the bolt or fixture at the specified tightening torque.
★ For tightening the torque for bolts or fixtures, refer to 4.3.3 “Periodic Maintenance / 300 Hours”.

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Check Front Head

WARNING
Oil is flammable. Drain the oil into a container and, if spilled, carefully wipe off.

CAUTION
Perform inspection and maintenance before starting the engine and when the drifter is
at normal temperature.

If there is any metal piece or foreign matter, overhaul the front section because the
inside of the front head might be damaged.

1. Lower the guide shell to be horizontal to the ground.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Loosen the through bolt (1) and remove the front cap (2) to
maintain and inspect inside the front head. 2
★ For drifters with the reverse percussion mechanism, 1
disconnect the oil hose from the extraction assembly 1

and remove the extraction assembly.

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Check Removal Parts

3 7
1

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5 6 17113020

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1

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5 6
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1. Remove the front cap (1) and proceed with inspection and maintenance of the front head.
★ For drifters with the reverse percussion mechanism, disconnect the oil hose from the
extraction assembly (2) and remove the extraction assembly (2).
2. Pull out the thrust washer (3).
3. Pull out the shank rod (4).
4. Touch inside the extraction assembly (2) with fingers and check for any galling or damage on the
sliding surface.
5. Pull out the chuck (5) inserted in the front head and check if there is any galling or damage on the
sliding surface of the chuck (5).
6. Check inside the drifter for any galling or damage on the sliding surface of the chuck driver bush
(6) or damage or deformity on the impact surface of the piston (7).

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Assembling Parts

NOTICE
Clean each removed part with clean hydraulic oil, then reassemble.

After checking the front head interior, assembly removed parts after cleaning them with clean
hydraulic oil.

1. Apply clean grease to the chuck spline section and insert it into the front head.
2. Apply clean grease to the shank rod screw section and insert it into the chuck.
3. Install the extraction assembly on the drifter through the shank rod.
4. Install the thrust washer on the extraction assembly through the shank rod.
5. Install the front cap through the shank rod.
6. Apply “Never Seize” on the through bolt screw section and fasten the screws in turn at the
specified tightening torque.
Tightening Torque: 480N•m
7. Connect the oil hose to the extraction assembly.

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4.3.2 Periodic Maintenance / 150 Hours

Perform the 50 hours maintenance at the same time.

Check Front Cap and Swivel Body

WARNING
Oil is flammable. If oil is spilled, carefully wipe it off.

CAUTION
Remove the front cap (3) before starting the engine and when the drifter is at normal
temperature, otherwise burn or other unexpected accident might occur.

If any metal piece or foreign matter is found, repair or replace the damaged part: and
overhaul the drifter, because the front head might be damaged inside.

1. Lower the guide shell to be horizontal to the ground.

2
2. Stop the engine. 1
1
3. Loosen the through bolt (1) and remove the front cap (2) to
maintain and inspect inside the front head.
★ For drifters with the reverse percussion mechanism,
disconnect the oil hose from the extraction assembly
and remove the extraction assembly. 17113024

4. Center the swivel body (3) with the front cap (2), pull out
the swivel body (3) by hand and check for any 2
non-conformity such as seizing or galling on the sliding
surface of the front cap (2) and swivel body (3).
3
★ Do not forcibly pull out the swivel body (3).

NOTICE
When checking by finger touch, if the scratch is 17313032

such as to slightly catch the fingernail, correct it by

moving sandpaper of about #800 - 1200 along the
circle.
After correction, clean with clean hydraulic oil.

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5. Touch the U-packing on the front cap (2) and swivel body
(3) and check for any irregularity such as galling or
deformity. If there's any irregularity such as galling or
deformation apply hydraulic oil on the new U-packing and
install it.
★ For replacing the U-packing, refer to 4.3.3 “Periodic
Maintenance / 300 Hours”.

6. After the seal check, insert the swivel body (3) into the
front cap (3), taking care to center the front cap (2).
★ Do not forcibly insert the swivel body (3).

7. Install the front cap (2) through the shank rod.

Apply “Never Seize” to the screw section of the through 2
bolt (1) and insert the bolt. Then tighten the screws in turn 1
at the specified tightening torque. 1

Tightening Torque: 480N•m

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4.3.3 Periodic Maintenance / 300 Hours

Perform the 50 hours and 150 hours maintenance at the same time.

Inspect and Charge Nitrogen Gas Pressure

NOTICE
If the impacting force is felt to be greatly lowered or the drifter oil hose heavily
vibrates, check the nitrogen gas pressure charged in the accumulator before the
specified time period.

For inspecting, charging, and regulating the pressure of nitrogen gas, ask your
nearest distributor.

If the nitrogen gas pressure charged in the accumulator becomes low, then not only will the drifter's
impact be lowered, but also such irregularities as the drifter oil hose's abnormal vibration will occur.
Charge and regulate nitrogen gas when the diaphragm has been checked or replaced or when the
nitrogen gas pressure is lower than specified charging pressure.
★ For charging the pressure of the nitrogen gas in the accumulator, refer to 4.1 “Charging Nitrogen
Gas”.

When a pressure inspection is performed, note the following instructions.

High-pressure nitrogen gas is charged in the accumulator.
Take the greatest care not to allow any naked flame close to it nor let it suffer any impact.
Perform charging and regulating for nitrogen gas when the accumulator body is at normal
temperature, otherwise the high-pressure gas might burst out.
When pressure testing, wear protective goggles.
Do not loosen the valve more than one turn; otherwise, the accumulator valve might spring out.
Use a three-way valve for inspecting nitrogen gas pressure.

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Re-tightening Screws

NOTICE
If any irregularity such as wear, deformity, or damage is found in bolts or fixtures,
replace it by Furukawa’s genuine parts.

If the drifter is used with missing or loose fixing bolts or metal fixtures, not only will the drifter be
degraded, but such irregularities as abnormal wear on the shank rod or damage to the accumulator
might also be caused.
Check fixing bolts and fixtures periodically and tighten them at the specified torque.

1 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30
9

12 13
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No. Tightening Position Quantity Torque (N·m)

1 Bolt (＊) 2 480

29 Through Bolt (A) 2 480
2 Socket Bolt (＊) 2 200
3 1/8 GPF Plug (＊) 1 25
4 3/8 GPF Plug 1 80
5 9 Male Connector 1 80
6 1/8 GPF Plug 2 25
7 Nut 1 60
8 3/4 Elbow Connector (＊) 1 200
30 3/4 GPF Plug 1 200
9 3/4 Street Union Adapter 2 200
10 PF3/4 Connector (＊) 2 200
11 19 Male Connector 1 200
12 Union Adapter 1 200
13 1/8 GPF Plug 1 25

＊: Only for the drifter with the reverse percussion mechanism.

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15 16
14 19 20 21 22

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23 24 25
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14 1/8 GPF Plug (＊) 2 25

15 1/4 GPF Plug (＊) 2 45
16 Set Bolt 4 200
17 Socket Bolt 4 60
18 Nut 4 60
19 20 Nut 4 280
20 Cap 2 60
21 20 Socket Bolt 8 280
22 Bolt (B) 4 370
23 3/4 GPF Plug 1 200
24 Plug 2 80
25 9 Male Connector 1 80
26 3/4 GPF Plug 1 200
27 Plug 2 60
28 3/4 GPF Plug 1 200

＊: Only for the drifter with the reverse percussion mechanism.

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Replace U-Packing

WARNING
Oil is flammable. If oil is spilled, carefully wipe it off.

CAUTION
Replace the U-packing before the engine start when the drifter is at the normal
temperature otherwise burnt or unexpected accident might be caused.

If metal piece or foreign matter is found, repair or replace the non-conformity part, or
overhaul the drifter, because inside of the front head might be damaged.

NOTICE
When the U-packing is applied, take care of the direction of the U-packing lip section,
otherwise oil leakage might be caused.

1. Lower the guide shell to be horizontal to the ground.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Loosen the through bolt (1) and remove the front cap (2) to
replace the U-packing. 2
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1

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4. Center the swivel body (3) with the front cap (2) and pull
out the swivel body (3) at the same time. 2
★ Do not pull out the swivel body (3) forcibly.

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5. Remove two U-packing (4) from the front cap (2).

★ Discard removed U-packing (4). 2

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6. Remove two U-packing (5) from the swivel body (3).

★ Discard removed U-packing (5). 5
3
7. Check for any seizing or galling on the sliding surface of
5
the front cap (3) and swivel body (3).

NOTICE
When checking by finger touch, if the scratch is CX130004
such as to slightly catch the fingernail, correct it by
moving sandpaper of about #800 - 1200 along the
circle.
After correction, clean with clean hydraulic oil.

8. Fit new U-packing into the swivel body (3).

After check the direction of the U-packing and confirming
the snug fitting, apply hydraulic oil on the inside circle of
the swivel body.
3

NOTICE
When the packing is fitted into the groove, forms the
packing U shape with your forefinger so that there is CX13005

no bent section on the packing.

First fit the lower section into the groove and then
press the U-shaped section into the groove.

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9. In the same way, fit new U-packing into the front cap (3) so
that there is no bent section on the packing.
After checking the direction of the U-packing and
confirming its snug fit, apply hydraulic oil on the inside
circle of the swivel body.

10. Insert the swivel body (3) into the front cap (2) taking care
of the centering with the front cap (2).
★ Do not insert the swivel body (3) forcibly.

11. Install the front cap (2) through the shank rod.

12. Apply “Never Seize” on the screw section on the through

bolt (1) and insert the bolt. Then, tighten the screws in turn 2
at the specified tightening torque. 1
1
Tightening Torque: 480N•m

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 Periodic Maintenance

4.3.4 Periodic Maintenance / 600 Hours

CAUTION
Ask your distributor to perform the inspection/repair every 600 hours.

Perform the 50 hours, 150 hours and 300 hour’s maintenance at the same time.

When your crawler drill has operated for 600 hours, remove the drifter from the carriage.
Then, replace the diaphragm of the accumulator and the glide rings, which are set on the damping
piston or the front cylinder, with new ones.
★ For removing/installing the drifter, refer to 7. “Drifter Removal and Installation”.
★ When you have disassembled the drifter, check the parts in the drifter for their worn condition as
referring to 6.1 “Maintenance Standard”.
If any part meets the standard of replacement or any seal is deteriorated, replace it with a new
one.

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4.4 Troubleshooting
Breakdowns occur due to many causes.
Should a breakdown occur, check the cause in each item and take appropriate measures.
For the item with “◎” mark in the remedy column, ask your nearest distributor for check.
If there seems to be an irregularity or non-conformity except for the following items, ask also your
nearest distributor for check.
Abnormal Phenomena
Impact oil hose vibrates
abnormally.
Impacting mechanism of
drifter does not function.
Impacting blows is not
stable.
Drifter Impacts, but its
impacting force is weak
Shank rod does not rotate.
Shank rod rotates, but
torque is weak.
Troubleshooting
Main Cause Remedy
{ Lowered accumulator charged  Charging nitrogen gas
gas pressure
{ Damaged diaphragm  Replace
{ High hydraulic oil temperature { Wait until the hydraulic oil
temperature falls
{ Galling of piston and cylinder  Replace
{ Galling of piston and bush (F)  Replace
{ Galling of piston and seal  Replace
retainer (R)
{ Galling of valve and cylinder  Replace
{ Galling of valve and plug  Replace
{ Lowered accumulator charged  Charged nitrogen gas to the
gas pressure specified pressure
{ Galling of piston and cylinder  Replace
{ Galling of piston and bush (F)  Replace
{ Galling of piston and seal  Replace
retainer (R)
{ Galling of valve and cylinder  Replace
{ Galling of valve and plug  Replace
{ The impact lever is set to { Set the impact lever to the
collaring position regular drilling position
{ Impact pressure adjustment { Adjust the impact pressure
error
{ Damper pressure adjustment { Adjust the damper pressure
error
{ Adjustment error for number of { Adjust
rotations
{ Wear on drive gear or spline { Replace
{ Wear or galling on chuck driver { Replace
gear
{ Wear on chuck spline { Replace
{ Breaking of shank rod { Replace
{ Breakdown of rotation motor  Replace
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5. Stroke Adjustment

WARNING
Do not pull out the stroke adjuster (1) from the end surface of the nut (2), otherwise
the stroke adjuster might spring out and high-pressure oil burst out.

The piston impact force and the blows of the drifter can be changed limitlessly by adjusting the piston
reciprocating motion stroke.
In the long stroke mode, the piston stroke becomes longer and the blows are reduced, but the impact
force becomes stronger. In the short stroke mode, the blows are greatest, but the impact force is
weakest.
The piston stroke can be adjusted by adjusting the depth of tightening of the stroke adjuster (1) on
the drifter cylinder.
When the machine is delivered from the factory, the stroke adjuster (1) is set to long stroke.
★ The stroke adjuster (1) is located on the side of the lower pressure accumulator.

Adjust the stroke adjuster (1) after loosening the nut (2).
When the stroke adjuster (1) is turned counterclockwise, it is
changed from long to short. 1
If the end surface of the stroke adjuster (1) is aligned with the
end surface of the nut (2), it gives a short stroke setting where
the piston stroke is at its shortest.
After adjusting the tightening degree of the stroke adjuster (1),
tighten the nut (2) at the specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 60 N•m 17313026

The piston stroke and the relation to tightening degree of the

stroke adjuster are as shown in the table below. 2

Piston Stroke Stroke Adjuster Tightening Degree

L Maximum tightening (tightening to the end) 1

ML 1/2 turn back from the maximum tightening

M 1 turn back from the maximum tightening 17313044

MS 2 turns back from the maximum tightening

S Minimum tightening

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6. Overhaul

CAUTION
For drifter overhaul, ask your nearest distributor.

Overhaul the drifter one-year after the purchase or when the hour meter indicates 1000 hours,
whichever is the earlier, to safely use the drifter and make its life longer.

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 Maintenance Standard

6.1 Maintenance Standard

When overhauling the drifter, inspecting periodically or repairing the drifter, measure the size of each
part. If any part meets the standard of replacement, replace it with a new one.

Part Name Inspection Size Change Standards (mm)

Front Bush D>46

D (ø45)
17113031

Thrust Washer L<28

H H>1 (Wear quantity)

L (30)
17313066

Chuck H>15

H
(10
.5)

17113032

Chuck Driver L<46

L (47)

H１<47
Base tangent length
(No. of teeth 5)
H2 (19)

H２>20

H1

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 Maintenance Standard

Part Name Inspection Size Change Standards (mm)

Chuck Driver Bush L<86

H>1 (Wear quantity)

When the section (A) has a

radial damage, replace it.
A
H

L (88)

17113034

Drive Gear H１<25

S
Base tangent length
(No. of teeth 3)

S: Spine
Replace if teeth are worn more
than 1/3.

H1
17113035

Front Cylinder L (139) L>140

17113042

Damping Piston L<116

H>1 (Wear quantity)

When there is a scratch in the

inner or outer diameter,
replace it.
H

L (117)

17113036

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 Maintenance Standard

Part Name Inspection Size Change Standards (mm)

Pushing Piston L<145

H>1 (Wear quantity)

When there is a scratch in the

inner or outer diameter,
replace it.
H

L (146)
17113037

Thrust Washer (B) L (New article) =23

L<23

L (New article) =13

L<13
L
17313063

Piston L (2) L<1.5

R2

17313081

Ball Bearing When the ball bearing has

play or is corroded, replace it.

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 Maintenance Standard

Part Name Inspection Size Change Standards (mm)

Plain Bearing (F) D (New article) =ø115

D>115.5

Plain Bearing (RA) D (New article) =ø101

D>101.5

Plain Bearing (RB) D (New article) =ø66

D
D>66.5

Plain Bearing D (New article) =ø70

D>70.5

Plain Bearing (RP) D (New article) =ø63

17313065
D>63.5

ø 45 U Packing Replace it every 300 hours.

If this part is extremely
deteriorated, replace it.
ø 70 U Packing

90 Gride Ring Replace it every 600 hours.

If one of these parts is
extremely deteriorated (for
86 Gride Ring example, the seal surface is
splintery or is protruded partly),
replace it.
60 Gride Ring

62.5 Gride Ring

Diaphragm Replace it every 600 hours.

If this part is extremely
deteriorated, replace it.

41 Step Seal Replace it every 1000 hours.

If one of these parts is
extremely deteriorated (for
41 Gride Ring example, the seal surface is
splintery or is protruded partly),
replace it.
35 Step Seal

35 Gride Ring

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Part Name Inspection Size Change Standards (mm)

Seals in hydraulic unit Replace it every 1000 hours.

If this part is extremely
deteriorated, replace it.

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7. Drifter Removal and Installation

WARNING
An overseer is required for drifter removal and installation.
When the work is performed jointly, follow the instructions of the overseer, decide
specific signals and perform with good communication.

When the drifter is to be lifted take the greatest care so that the drifter is not suddenly
tilted or dropped, otherwise, it might cause a “catch” or “crush” accident.

CAUTION
When the drifter is removed, ask your nearest distributor for inspection and
maintenance.

When the drifter is to be removed or installed, move the crawler drill to a clean place with as little dust
as possible, such as a service shop. Apply the stopper to the track shoes.
When the components in the drifter are to be replaced or overhauled, remove the drifter and lower it
from the carriage.
Lift the drifter temporarily, using a nylon sling that catches the drifter from front cap to back head, and
keep a good balance.
Use a nylon sling strong enough for the mass of the drifter to be lifted.
★ The mass of the drifter is about 200 kg.

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Safety Precautions
The drifter is very hot straight after drilling.
Remove the drifter before the engine start when the temperature of the drifter is normal.
Clean the drifter to remove dirt and dust.
Oil is flammable. When the oil hose is removed, always prepare a container to receive the
drained oil and take the greatest care not to spill the oil.
If oil is spilled, wipe it off carefully.
Tighten the oil hose plug into the oil hose and the union cap into the fixtures in order not to let dirt
or dust inside the oil hose and fixtures.
When the oil hose is removed, mark it using a collared wire to avoid connection error.
Using a lifting machine such as a crane should lift the drifter.
When the drifter is mounted on the carriage, remove rust or dirt on the mounting surface on the
carriage and clean it completely.

Check after Drifter's Installation

When the drifter is fixed on the carriage temporarily, adjust its position so that the shank rod and
sleeve are centered. After checking centering of the shank rod and sleeve tighten the nuts, fixing the
drifter diagonally at the specified tightening torque.
Tightening Torque: 450 N•m

When the drifter installation is completed, activate the drifter and check if there is any excessive air
leakage on the lubrication air exhaust hole, and if there is any oil leakage on the drifter mounted
surface.
★ For air and oil leakage checks, refer to 4.2 “Maintenance as Required”.

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 Hydraulic Drifter

HD709Ⅱ

Maintenance Manual

Printed Matter No.: HD709Ⅱ-F101E

Date of Issue: Feb. 2009

Address: 3-14, 2-chome, Nihonbashi-muromachi, Chuo-ku,

Tokyo, 103-0022, Japan.

Phone: 81-3-3231-6982
Fax: 81-3-3231-6993