Name: Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2
Brand: Hitachi
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MAINTENANCE

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(3) Boom foot

(4) Arm cylinder rod end and bucket cylinder bottom

(5) Boom and arm joint pin, and arm cylinder bottom

(6) Swing cylinder

M1MS-07-007

M571-07-006

M585-07-046

M1M7-07-023

Table of Contents4
Machine Numbers9
Recognize Safety Information10
Understand Signal Words10
Follow Safety Instructions11
Prepare for Emergencies11
Wear Protective Clothing12
Protect against Noise12
Inspect Machine12
Use Handholds and Steps13
Adjust the Operator's Seat14
Fasten Your Seat Belt14
Move and Operate Machine Safely15
Operate Only from Operator's Seat16
Jump Starting16
Keep Riders off Machine16
Investigate Job Site Beforehand17
Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Numbers of Machines18
Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven18
Drive Machine Safely19
Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents20
Avoid Injury from Back-Over and Swing Accidents21
Keep Personnel Clear from Working Area22
Never Position Bucket over Anyone22
Avoid Undercutting22
Avoid Tipping23
Never Undercut a High Bank23
Dig with Caution24
Operate with Caution24
Avoid Power Lines24
Do Not Use for Craning Operations25
Protect against Flying Debris25
Park Machine Safely26
Handle Fluids Safely26
Safety Transporting27
Practice Safe Maintenance28
Warn Others of Service Work29
Support Machine Properly29
Stay Clear of Moving Parts30
Prevent Parts from Flying30
Store Attachments Safely31
Prevent Burns31
Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically32
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids32
Prevent Fires33
Evacuating in Case of Fire35
Beware of Exhaust Fumes35
Precautions for Welding and Grinding36
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines36
Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids36
Remove Paint before Welding or Heating37
Prevent Battery Explosions37
Handle Chemical Products Safely38
Dispose of Waste Properly38
Safety Signs40
Components Name46
Operator's Station47
Pedals, Levers and Monitor Panel47
Key Switch48
Switch Panel48
Monitor Panel49
Alternator Indicator49
Fuel Level Indicator49
Preheat Indicator49
Overheat Indicator49
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator50
Hour Meter50
Fuel Gauge50
Coolant Temperature Gauge50
Adjusting Operator's Seat51
Tool and Operator's Manual Boxes51
Seat Belt52
Break-In54
Breaking in New Machine54
Operating the Engine56
Before Starting Engine56
Starting Engine57
Starting in Cold Weather58
Check Machine after Starting Engine59
Using Booster Batteries60
Stopping the Engine61
Driving the Machine62
Travel Levers62
Travel Mode Pedal64
Travel Alarm64
Precautions for Traveling65
Traveling on Soft Ground66
Raise One Track Using Boom and Arm66
Towing Machine67
Driving in Water or on Soft Ground68
Precautions for Traveling on Slopes69
Parking and Stopping on Slopes70
Parking on Slopes70
Operation73
(2 Way Multi Valve)74
Boom-Swing Pedal75
Auxiliary Pedal (Optional)76
Blade Lever77
Precautions for Blade Operation78
Side Frame Extend/Retract Lever79
Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever81
Warming up Operation82
Warming up in Cold Weather82
Precautions for Operations83
Operate Machine Safely83
Operating Backhoe84
Grading Operation85
Avoid Driving Bucket Teeth into Ground85
Avoid Abusive Operation85
Avoid Striking with Bucket86
Avoid Excavation Using Upperstructure And/Or Boom Swing Power86
Use Correct Track Shoe86
Avoid Other than Specified Machine Operations87
Precautions for Using Bucket Hook88
Boom Cylinder May Hit Blade88
Avoid Hitting Blade with Bucket89
Avoid Colliding Blade against Rocks89
Avoid Colliding Boom Cylinder with Track89
Using Rubber Crawler90
Hydraulic Breaker (Optional)92
Crusher Operation (Optional)95
Precautions for after Operating the Machine96
Transporting98
Transporting by Road98
Trailer Loading/Unloading98
Loading99
Securing the Machine to the Trailer for Transportation100
Unloading101
Lifting Machine with Crane102
Maintenance104
Procedures104
Prepare Machine for Inspection/Maintenance105
Opening/Closing Engine Access Covers106
Opening/Closing Right Side Covers107
Daily Inspection108
Periodic Replacement of Parts109
Maintenance Guide110
The Brand Names of Recommended Oils and Lubricants113
Greasing114
Front Joint Pins117
Bucket and Link Pins117
Swing Bearing118
Swing Internal Gear119
Control Lever Universal Joint119
Engine120
Engine Oil120
Change Engine Oil120
Replace Engine Oil Filter120
Transmission122
Travel Reduction Gear122
Hydraulic System124
Inspection and Maintenance of Hydraulic Equipment124
Check Hydraulic Oil Level125
Drain Hydraulic Oil Tank Sump126
Change Hydraulic Oil127
Clean Suction Filter129
Replace Full-Flow Filter130
Replace Pilot Filter131
Check Hoses and Lines133
Fuel System137
Check Water Separator138
Drain Fuel Tank Sump138
Replace Fuel Filter139
Check Fuel Hoses140
Air Cleaner141
Clean the Air Cleaner Element141
Replace the Air Cleaner Elements141
Cooling System142
Check Coolant Level143
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension143
Change Coolant145
Clean Radiator146
Electrical System147
Batteries149
Miscellaneous151
Check Bucket Teeth for Looseness And/Or Wear151
Replace Bucket153
Adjust Track Sag (Rubber Crawler) and Check for Damage154
Replace Rubber Track156
Check Track Sag (Steel Crawler)158
Check and Replace Seat Belt161
Check Bucket Hook (Optional)161
Check Injection Nozzle162
Adjust Valve Clearance162
Check and Clean Injection Device162
Measure Engine Compression Pressure162
Check Starter and Alternator162
Check Radiator Cap162
Check Tightening Torque of Bolts and Nuts163
Consumable Parts List167
Maintenance under Special Environmental Conditions169
Storing the Machine170
Removing the Machine from Storage171
Troubleshooting172
Engine172
Electrical System172
Hydraulic System173
Specifications174
Working Ranges175
Shoe Types and Applications176
Bucket Types and Applications177
Reference178
Additional Counterweight178
Index181

Brand	Hitachi
Model	ZAXIS 17U-2
Category	Excavators
Language	English

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