Name: Hitachi Zaxis 26U-5A
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Serial No.

ZX17U

-5A

020001 and up

ZX26U

-5A

030001 and up

PRINTED IN THE NETHERLANDS 2020, 04

ZX17U

-5A •

26U

-5A

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENMABA-3-2

URL:http://www.hitachi-c-m.com

17U

-5A

26U

-5A

Hydraulic Excavator

ENMABA-3-2

PART NO.

Operator’s Manual

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Machine Numbers10
Safety13
- Recognize Safety Information13
- Understand Signal Words13
- Follow Safety Instructions14
- Prepare For Emergencies15
- Wear Protective Clothing15
- Protect Against Noise16
- Inspect Machine16
- General Precautions For Cab17
- Use Handrails And Steps18
- Adjust The Operator's Seat18
- Ensure Safety before Rising from or Leaving Operator's Seat19
- Fasten Your Seat Belt19
- Move And Operate Machine Safely20
- Operate Only From Operator's Seat20
- Jump Starting21
- Keep Riders off Machine21
- Precautions For Operations22
- Investigate Job Site Beforehand23
- Install Opg Guard24
- Restriction of Attachment Installation25
- Provide Signals For Jobs Involving Multiple Machines25
- Confirm Direction Of Machine To Be Driven25
- Drive Machine Safely26
- Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents28
- Avoid Injury From Back-Over And Swing Accidents29
- Keep Person Clear From Working Area30
- Never Position Bucket Over Anyone30
- Avoid Undercutting31
- Avoid Tipping31
- Never Undercut A High Bank32
- Dig With Caution32
- Operate With Caution32
- Avoid Power Lines33
- Precautions For Lightning33
- Object Handling34
- Protect Against Flying Debris And Falling Object35
- Park Machine Safely36
- Handle Fluids Safely−Avoid Fires36
- Transport Safely37
- Practice Safe Maintenance38
- Warn Others Of Service Work39
- Support Machine Properly40
- Stay Clear Of Moving Parts40
- Prevent Parts From Flying41
- Avoid Injury from Attachment Falling Accident41
- Prevent Burns42
- Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically43
- Avoid High-Pressure Fluids43
- Prevent Fires44
- Evacuating In Case Of Fire46
- Beware Of Exhaust Fumes46
- Precautions For Welding And Grinding47
- Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines48
- Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids48
- Precautions For Handling Accumulator (Zx26U-5A48
- Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating49
- Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other Contamination49
- Prevent Battery Explosions50
- Handle Chemical Products Safely51
- Dispose Of Waste Properly51
- Never Ride Attachment52
- Precautions For Communication Terminal52
Visibility Map53
Safety Signs55
Components Name67
Getting On/Off the Machine68
Operator's Station69
- Layout69
  - Key Switch71
  - Switch Panel71
- Monitor Panel72
- Cab Heater Operation (ZX26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine)74
- Radio (Zx26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine) (Optional)75
- Am/Fm Radio Operation76
- Door Lock Release Lever (ZX26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine)79
- Opening Upper Front Window (ZX26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine)80
  - Front Window80
  - Removing And Storing Lower Front Window80
- Adjusting The Seat (Optional)81
  - Seat Fore-Aft Adjustment81
- Seat Back Box81
- Emergency Exit (Zx26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine)82
- Seat Belt83
- Room Lamp (Zx26U-5A) (Cab Equipped Machine)83
Break-In85
- Breaking In New Machine85
Operating the Engine87
- Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting87
- Before Starting Engine88
- Starting The Engine89
- Check Instruments After Starting Engine91
- Using Booster Battery92
- Stopping The Engine94
Driving the Machine95
- Travel Levers (Zx17U-5A)95
- Travel Levers And Pedals (Zx26U-5A)97
- Travel Mode Pedal (Zx17U-5A)99
- Travel Mode Switch (Zx26U-5A)100
- Traveling101
- Traveling On Soft Ground102
- Raise One Track By Using Boom And Arm103
- Towing Machine104
- Operating In Water Or Mud105
- Precautions For Traveling On Slopes106
- Parking The Machine On Slopes107
- Parking The Machine107
Operating the Machine109
- Control Lever (Iso Pattern)109
- Boom-Swing Pedal110
- Blade Lever111
- Precautions For Blade Operation112
- Side Frame Extend / Retract Lever (Zx17U-5A Only)113
- Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever115
- Warming Up Operation117
- Warming Up In Cold Weather117
- Operating Backhoe118
- Grading Operation119
- Avoid Abusive Operation120
- Avoid Excavation Using Upperstructure And/Or Boom Swing Power120
- Avoid Driving Bucket Teeth Into Ground121
- Avoid Striking With Bucket121
- Boom Cylinder May Hit Blade122
- Avoid Hitting Blade With Bucket123
- Avoid Colliding Blade Against Rocks123
- Avoid Colliding Boom Cylinder With Track123
- Precautions for Installing Wide Bucket or Special Type Bucket123
- Use Correct Track Shoe124
- Using Rubber Crawler125
- Avoid Other Than Specified Machine Operations127
- Shackle Bracket Usage128
- Emergency Boom Lowering Procedure129
- Precautions For After Operations132
Transporting133
- Transporting by Road133
- Loading/Unloading On A Truck134
- Fastening Machine for Transporting137
- Unloading138
- Lifting Machine139
Maintenance141
- Correct Maintenance And Inspection Procedures141
- Check The Hour Meter Regularly142
- Layout143
- Maintenance Guide Table144
- Preparations For Inspection And Maintenance147
- Access Covers148
- Maintenance Guide154
- Periodic Replacement Of Parts158
- Kind Of Oils159
- Greasing162
- Engine167
- Transmission171
  - Travel Reduction Gear171
- D. Hydraulic System174
- E. Fuel System194
- Air Cleaner200
  - Air Cleaner Element200
- G. Cooling System201
- H. Electrical System208
  - Battery208
  - Replacing Fuses212
- Miscellaneous213
Maintenance under Special Environmental Conditions229
- Maintenance Under Special Environmental Conditions230
Storage231
- Storing The Machine231
Troubleshooting233
Specifications241
- Std. Specification241
- Working Ranges242
- Bucket Types And Applications Zx17U-5A243
- Std. Specification244
- Working Ranges245
- Bucket Types And Applications Zx26U-5A246
- Noise Level Results247
- Vibration Level247
- Electric Fans247
- Lifting Capacities248
Optional Attachment251
- Hydraulic Breaker, Hydraulic Crusher and Quick Coupler252
- Attachment252
- Piping For Breaker And Crusher (Optional)253
- Attachment Pedal (Hydraulic Breaker) (Optional)254
- Precautions For Breaker Operation255
- Attachment Pedal (Hydraulic Crusher) (Optional)259
- Precautions For Crusher Operation260
- Numeric Keypad Lock (Optional)263
Index272

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Brand	Hitachi
Model	Zaxis 26U-5A
Category	Compact Excavator
Language	English

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