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