Hitachi Zaxis ZX27U-3 to 50U-3F Excavator Operator Manual EM1NE-1-2

Contents:
EM1NE-1-2
INTRODUCTION
INDEX
CONTENTS
MACHINE NUMBERS
SAFETY
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare For Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Inspect Machine
Tidy Up Inside Operator’s Space
Use Handrails and Steps
Never Ride Attachment
Adjust the Operator’s Seat
Ensure Safety Before Rising From or Leaving Operator’s Seat
Fasten Your Seat Belt
Move and Operate Machine Safely
Operate Only From Operator’s Seat
Jump Starting
Keep Riders Off Machine
Precautions for Operations
Investigate Job Site Beforehand
Equipment of OPG
Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Machines
Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven
Drive Machine Safely
Avoid Injury From Rollaway Accidents
Avoid Injury From Back-over and Swing Accidents
Keep Person Clear From Working Area
Never Position Bucket Over Anyone
Avoid Undercutting
Avoid Tipping
Never Undercut a High Bank
Dig With Caution
Operate With Caution
Avoid Power Lines
Precautions For Lightning
Do Not Use for Craning Operations
Protect Against Flying Debris
Park Machine Safely
Handle Fluids Safely – Avoid Fires
Safety Transporting
Practice Safe Maintenance
Warn Others of Service Work
Support Machine Properly
Stay Clear of Moving Parts
Prevent Parts From Flying
Store Attachments Safely
Prevent Burns
Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prevent Fires
Evacuating in Case of Fire
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other Contamination
Precautions for Welding and Grinding
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Prevent Battery Explosions
Precautions for Handling Refrigerant
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
SAFETY SIGNS
COMPONENTS NAME
OPERATOR’S STATION
Pedals, Levers and Monitor Panel
Key Switch
Switch Panel
Monitor Panel
Hour Meter
Fuel Gauge
Coolant Temperature Gauge
System Failure Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Overheat Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Alternator Indicator
Preheat Indicator
Fast Travel Mode Indicator
Auto-Idle Indicator (Except ZX27U-3)
Auto-Idle Switch (Except ZX27U-3)
Air Conditioner Operation
Tips for Air Conditioner Usage
Radio (Cab Equipped Machines)
AM/FM Radio Operation
Cab Door Release Lever (Cab-equipped Machines)
Opening/Closing Cab Front Window (Cab-equipped Machines)
Adjusting Operator’s Seat
Tool and Operator’s Manual Boxes
Emergency Exit (Cab-equipped Machines)
Seat Belt (Optional)
Cab Light (Cab-equipped Machines)
BREAK-IN
Breaking in New Machine
OPERATING ENGINE
Before Starting Engine
Starting Engine
Check Machine After Starting Engine
Using Booster Battery
Stopping Engine
DRIVING MACHINE
Travel Levers and Pedals
Travel Mode Switch
Traveling on Soft Ground
Raise One Track Using Boom and Arm
Towing Machine
Driving in Water or on Soft Ground
Parking and Stopping on Slopes
Parking on Slopes
OPERATING MACHINE
Control Lever (ISO Excavator Pattern)
Control Lever (H-pattern: HITACHI Excavator Pattern)
Control Lever (SAE-backhoe Pattern)
Boom-Swing Pedal
Auxiliary Pedal
AUX Function Lever Switch (Optional)
Blade Lever
Precautions for Blade Operation
Pilot Control Shut-off Lever
Warming Up Operation
Warming Up in Cold Weather
Auto-Idle Control (Except ZX27U-3)
Operating Backhoe
Grading Operation
Avoid Driving Bucket Teeth into Ground
Avoid Abusive Operation
Avoid Striking With Bucket
Avoid Excavation Using Upperstructure and/or Boom Swing Power
Use Correct Track Shoe
Avoid other than Specified Machine Operations
Boom Cylinder may Hit Blade
Shackle Bracket Usage
Avoid Hitting Blade With Bucket
Avoid Colliding Blade Against Rocks
Avoid Colliding Boom Cylinder With Track
Precautions for Installing Wide Bucket or Special Type Bucket
Using Rubber Crawler
Piping for Breaker and Crusher
Hydraulic Breaker (Optional)
Crusher Operation (Optional)
Precautions for After Operating Machine
Auxiliary Flow Rate Control (Optional) (Except ZX27U-3)
Emergency Boom Lowering Procedure
TRANSPORTING
Transporting by Road
Trailer Loading/Unloading
Loading
Securing Machine to Trailer for Transportation (Machines with Lightweight Object-Towing Bracket Provided)
Securing Machine to Trailer for Transportation (Machines without Lightweight Object-Towing Bracket Provided)
Unloading
Lifting Machine With Crane
MAINTENANCE
Procedures
Check Hour Meter Regularly
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Prepare Machine for Inspection/Maintenance
Opening/Closing Engine Access Covers
Opening/Closing Tank Covers
Daily Inspection
Periodic Replacement of Parts
Maintenance Guide
Brand Names of Recommended Oil and Lubricants
A. Greasing
B. Engine
C. Transmission
D. Hydraulic System
E. Fuel System
F. Air Cleaner
G. Cooling System
H. Electrical System
I. Miscellaneous
Check Tilt Mechanism Fulcrum Bolts for Looseness
Preparation for Inspection and Maintenance
Tilting Floor Down
CONSUMABLE PARTS LIST
MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
STORAGE
Storing Machine
Removing Machine from Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications ZX27U-3
Working Ranges ZX27U-3
Shoe Types and Applications ZX27U-3
Bucket Types and Applications ZX27U-3
Specifications ZX30U-3
Working Ranges ZX30U-3
Shoe Types and Applications ZX30U-3
Bucket Types and Applications ZX30U-3
Specifications ZX35U-3
Working Ranges ZX35U-3
Shoe Types and Applications ZX35U-3
Bucket Types and Applications ZX35U-3
Specifications ZX40U-3
Working Ranges ZX40U-3
Shoe Types and Applications ZX40U-3
Bucket Types and Applications ZX40U-3
Specifications ZX50U-3
Working Ranges ZX50U-3
Shoe Types and Applications ZX50U-3
Bucket Types and Applications ZX50U-3
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT AND DEVICE
Ignition Block System (Optional)
Additional Counterweight (Optional)
INDEX