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Hitachi ZW 550-6 User Manual

Hitachi ZW 550-6
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MAINTENANCE
7-37
Change Axle Oil
--- every 2000 hours
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WARNING: Be cautious about the following items.
Starting repair work immediately after operation
may cause burns. Wait for oil temperature to
lower.
Lock the front and rear chassis with the
articulation stopper (lock bar).
IMPORTANT: Do not use axle oils other than those
listed in the “Kind of Oils" - "Axle Oil”.
1. Park the machine and follow the procedures as
described on page 7-6 for preparation of inspection/
maintenance work.
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NOTE: Adjust so that the "TOP" mark on the planetary
gear housing comes top. See the illustration on the next
page.
2. Install articulation stopper to the front and rear of
the chassis by following the procedures described on
page 7-8.
Change Differential Gear Oil
3. Clean the vicinity around drain plug (1) and the oil
drain plug hole.
4. Arrange a container of 120 liters (32 gallons) capacity
to receive the drain oil.
5. Remove drain plug (1) to drain the oil.
6. Securely tighten drain plug (1).
7. Refill the specified amount of oil through oil level
plug (2) hole.
Front differential: 115 liters (30.4 gallons)
Rear differential: 115 liters (30.4 gallons)
IMPORTANT: It takes time for oil to fully lubricate the
overall front axle. After installing the plug, operate
the machine slowly for several minutes. Then, stop
the engine and check the axle for any oil leaks.
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NOTE: It is recommended to drive the machine to
increase the axle oil temperature to 20 °C (68 °F) or higher
for smooth priming of oil. Check the oil level again and fill
up to the level plug (2).
8. Check the oil level. (Refer to Check Axle Oil Level.)
Front Axle
MNHE-07-024
115Z7B-7-35-3
Rear Axle
2
2
1
1

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Hitachi ZW 550-6 Specifications

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BrandHitachi
ModelZW 550-6
CategoryFront End Loaders
LanguageEnglish

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