Hitachi EX330LC-5 EX370-5 Forester Operator Manual EM1H7-LL-1

Contents:
Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Avoid Injury From: Loading Machine On a Trailer, Fastening Machine to Trailer, Unloading Machine From Trailer – Always Use Caution When Loading and Unloading Machines On a Trailer – Always
Avoid Injury From Backover Accidents – Before Moving Machine, be Sure All Persons are Clear of Area – Always be Alert for Bystanders Moving into the Work Area. Use Horn or Other Signal to W
Avoid Injury From Rollaway Accidents – To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make Sure Machine is Properly Secured Before Leaving Operator’s Seat – Death or Serious Injury May Result if You Attempt to Mo
Inspect Machine
Use Handholds and Steps
Use Seat Belt
Maintain Seat Belt
Move and Operate Machine Safely
Operate Only From Operator’s Seat
Secondary Exits
Operate Machine Safely
(Road Builder) Dig with Caution
Operate with Caution
Avoid Tipping
Avoid Power Lines
Drive Machine Safely
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Park Machine Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Operate Attachment Safely
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Clean Trash from Machine
Protect Against Flying Debris
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Warn Others of Service Work
Stay Clear of Moving Parts
Support Machine Properly
Service Cooling System Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prevent Battery Explosions
Clean the Machine Regularly
Store Attachments Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Operator’s Station
Pedals, Levers, and Panels
Control Lever Switches
Live Heel Grapple
Butt-N-Top Grapple/Valve in Head
Road Builder
Left Console Panel
Right Console Panel
Right Front Panel
Monitor Panel
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Warm-Up Indicator
Fuel Gauge
HP (High Power) Mode Indicator
E (Economy) Mode Indicator
Auto-Idle Indicator
Preheat Indicator
Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Air Filter Restriction Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator
Charge Air Temperature Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Alternator Voltage Indicator
Engine Oil Level Indicator
Coolant Level Indicator
Switch Panel
Buzzer and Buzzer Stop Switch
Wiper Switch
Washer Switch
Operating Lights Switch
Cab Lights
Key Switch
Engine RPM Dial
Power Boost Switch
Horn
Hour Meter
Rear Entry Cab Heater and Air Conditioner
Forestry and Road Builder Cab Heater and Air Conditioner
Forestry and Road Builder Cab Heater and Air Conditioner Control Panel Switches
Forestry and Road Builder Cab Heater Operation
Forestry Cab Air Conditioner Operation
Forestry Cab Defroster Operation
Defroster Fan-If Equipped
Rear Entry Cab AM/FM Radio and Cassette
Side Entry Cabs AM/FM Radio
Operating the AM/FM Radio
Setting the Clock
Rear Entry Cab Door Handles
Forestry Cab Door Handles
Forestry Cab Door Release Lever
Road Builder Cab Door Handles
Opening Window
Secondary Exit
Adjusting the Seat
Adjusting the Armrest
Seat Belt
Fire Extinguisher
Operator’s Manual Compartment
Pre-Start Inspection
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
Operating the Engine
Check Instruments Before Starting
Level Check
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather
Using Booster Batteries-24 Volt System
Check Instruments After Starting
Warming the Machine
Cold Weather Warm-Up-Live Heel Grapple Machines
Stopping the Engine
Driving the Machine
Steering the Machine Using Pedals
Steering the Machine Using Levers
Removing Propel Levers
Propel Speed Switch
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch
Parking the Machine
Parking Machine During Freezing Weather
Lock All Compartments
Operating the Machine
Control Levers
Live Heel Grapple
Butt-N-Top Grapple/Valve In Head
Road Builder
Control Lever Pattern Conversion-Machine Equipped with Excavator Front
Control Lever Pattern Conversion-Machine Equipped with Logger Front
Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever
Auto-Idle Switch
Workmode Selection Switch
Power Boost Switch
E (Economy) Mode
H/P (High Power) Mode
Standard Mode
Hydraulic Oil Tank Pressure Dump (Optional)
Operating Tips
Driving Machine
Driving on Slopes
Driving Down a Slope
Driving Up a Slope
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope
Boom on Uphill End of Machine
Boom on Downhill End of Machine
Moving Road Builder Off an Embankment
Leveling Machine
Road Builder
Using Bucket
Planning Spoil Piles
Trenching
Backfilling
Operating in Water and Mud
Clean Track Frame Area
Lifting
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped
Transporting
EX330LC-5 Log Loader B-N-T Grapple
3100 mm Track Width, Rear Entry Cab
EX330LC-5 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple
2921 mm Track Width, Forestry Cab
EX370-5 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple
3100 mm Track Width, Rear Entry Cab
EX370-5 Road Builder
2692 mm Track Width
Loading Machine on a Trailer
Cab Tilting Procedure
Fasten Machine to Trailer
Towing Machine
Lifting the Machine
Fuels and Lubricants
Diesel Fuel
Lubricity Of Diesel Fuels
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Diesel Fuel Storage
Fuel Tank
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers
Diesel Engine Oil
Hydraulic Oil
Cab and Riser Tilt Power Pack Oil
Swing Gearbox, Propel Gearbox and Pump Gearbox Oils
Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivots, Swing Bearing, and Swing Gear Grease
Oil Filters
Lubricant Storage
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Mixing of Lubricants
Periodic Maintenance
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
Check the Hour Meter Regularly
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Prepare Machine for Maintenance
Open Access Doors for Service
Open Hood for Service
Correct Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System
Maintenance-As Required
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen
Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Clean Radiator, Oil Cooler, and Air Conditioner Condenser
Drain Water Separator-2 Places
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve
Check Track Sag
Adjust Track Sag
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check Hydraulic Oil Level in Cab Tilt Power Pack
Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Oil Transfer from Reserve Hydraulic Oil Tank (Optional)
Grease Working Tools/Attachments-As Equipped
Maintenance-Every 50 Hours
Road Builder
Grease Bucket Pivots
Road Builder/Combo
Grease Boom Lubrication Manifold
Grease Boom and Arm Pins and Bushings
Maintenance-Every 250 Hours
Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump
Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Level
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter
Check Surge Tank Coolant Level
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
Check Propel Gearbox Oil Level
Clean Dusty Primary Element
Inspect Element
Maintenance-Every 500 Hours
Grease Swing Bearing
Grease Swing Bearing Gear
Replace Pneumatic System Air Compressor Filter
Replace Final Fuel Filter
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours
Change Swing Gearbox Oil
Change Pilot Control Oil Filter
Change Pump Drive Gearbox Oil
Change Air Cleaner Elements
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve
Clean Feed Pump Strainer
Maintenance-Every 2000 Hours
Change Propel Gearbox Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil
Drain and Fill Cooling System
Maintenance
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump
Bleeding the Fuel System
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
Service Batteries Carefully
Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity
Using Battery Charger
Replacing Batteries
Removing Batteries
Welding on Machine
Check and Clean Windshield Regularly
Adding 12-Volt Accessories
Replace Fuses
Rear Entry Cab
Forestry and Road Builder Cab
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes
Checking Travel Alarm System
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors
Track Sag General Information
Hardware Torque Specifications
Check Track Shoe Torque
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values
Check Oil Lines and Fittings
Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors
Service Recommendations For Flared Connections-Straight or Tapered Threads
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting
Operational Checkout
Operational Checkout
Operator Station Checks-Key Switch On, Engine Off
Operator Station Checks-Engine On
Hydraulic System Checks
Undercarriage Checks
Accessories Checks
Air Conditioning Checks
Seat, Doors, Windows, Latches, and Locks Checks
Coolant Checks
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Charts
Engine
Electrical System
Front Attachments Electrical Controls (B-N-T Grapple, Live Heel Grapple, Thumb)
Hydraulic System
Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage
Monthly Storage Procedure
Machine Numbers
Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Propel Motor Serial Numbers
Record Swing Motor Serial Number
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers
Specifications
EX330LC-5 Log Loader With Logger Front Live Heel Grapple With 2921 mm (9 Ft 7 In.) Track Gauge and Forestry Cab
Specifications
EX330LC-5 Log Loader With Logger Front B-N-T Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft 2 In.) Track Gauge, Rear Entry Cab and Heavy Duty Belly Pan
Specifications
EX370-5 Log Loader With Logger Front Live Heel Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft 2 In.) Track Gauge and Rear Entry Cab
Specifications
EX370-5 Road Builder With 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge
Specifications
EX330LC-5 Log Loader Excavator Combo Front with Boom Cylinder Lift Adapter Live Heel Grapple, 4 M (13 Ft 1 In.) Arm and 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge
Working Ranges
EX330LC-5 Log Loader Excavator Combo Front with Boom Cylinder Lift Adapater Live Heel Grapple, 3.2 M (10 Ft 6 In.) Arm and 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track
Working Ranges
EX330LC-5 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple with Rear Entry Cab
Working Ranges
EX330LC-5 Log Loader Logger Front B-N-T Grapple
Working Ranges
EX370-5 Log Loader Excavator Combo Front with Boom Cylinder Lift Adapter Live Heel Grapple, 4 m (13 Ft 1 In.) Arm and 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge with Forestry Cab
Working Ranges
EX370-5 Log Loader Excavator Combo Front with Boom Cylinder Lift Adapter Live Heel Grapple, 32 m (10 Ft 6 In.) Arm and 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge with Forestry Cab
Working Ranges
EX370-5 Log Loader Logger Front Live Heel Grapple
Working Ranges
EX330LC-5 Road Builder
Working Ranges
EX370-5 Road Builder
Working Ranges
Engine Specifications
EX330LC-5 and EX370-5
EX330LC-5 and EX370-5
Drain and Refill Capacities
EX330LC-5 Forester Live Heel Grapple with 2921 mm (9 Ft 7 In.) Track Gauge and Rear Entry or Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX330LC-5 Forester Live Heel Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft 2 In. Track Gauge and Rear Entry or Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX330LC-5 Forester Butt-N-Top Grapple With 2921 mm (9 Ft 7 In.) Track Gauge and Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX330LC-5 Butt-N-Top Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft. 2 In.) Track Gauge and Rear Entry or Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX330LC-5 Forester Road Builder With 2692 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge, 1179 kg (2,600 lb) Bucket
Lift Capacity
EX370-5 Forester Live Heel Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft 2 In.) Track Gauge and Rear Entry or Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX370-5 Forester Butt-N-Top Grapple With 3100 mm (10 Ft 2 In.) Track Gauge and Rear Entry or Forestry Cab
Lift Capacity
EX370-5 Forester Road Builder With 2591 mm (8 Ft 10 In.) Track Gauge, 1179 kg (2,600 lb) Bucket
Lift Capacity
Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Checklists
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System