MAINTENANCE
7-1
CORRECT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
PROCEDURES
Learn how to service your machine correctly. Follow the
correct maintenance and inspection procedures shown in
this manual.
Inspect machine daily before starting.
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Check controls and instruments.
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Check coolant, fuel and oil levels.
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Check for leaks, kinked, frayed or damaged hoses
and lines.
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Walk around machine checking general appearance,
noise, heat, etc.
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Check for loose or missing parts.
If there is any problem with your machine, repair it before
operating or contact your authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT:
y
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y
Use only recommended fuel and lu-
bricants.
y
Be sure to use only genuine Hitachi
parts. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death and/or ma-
chine breakdown.
y
Use only genuine HITACHI parts.
y
Failure to use recommended fuel, lu-
bricants, and genuine Hitachi parts
will result in loss of Hitachi product
warranty.
y
Never adjust engine governor or hy-
draulic system relief valve.
y
Protect electrical parts from water and
steam.
y
Never disassemble electrical compo-
nents such as main controller, sen-
sors, etc.
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