Check And Clean Around The Engine; Replace Oil Separator Element (Only Zx135Us-6) - Hitachi ZAXIS 135US-6 class Operator's Manual

Hydraulic excavator

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Check and Clean Around the Engine

----- as required

IMPORTANT: Check for flammable materials in the area

around the engine and clean that area.

When the machine is operated in dusty areas, refer to the page

9-1 "Maintenance Under Special Environmental Conditions".

----- every 2500 hours

CAUTION: The oil separator becomes hot during

operation. Severe burns may result if skin comes

in contact with the oil separator immediately after

operation. Wait for the oil separator to cool before

starting any maintenance work.

IMPORTANT: To prevent foreign matter from entering,

clean cap (3) and its surround before replacing oil

separator element (1).

1. Park the machine on solid and level ground with the

bucket cylinder fully extended and the arm cylinder fully

retracted. Lower the bucket on the ground. Stop the

2. Remove the cap by twisting it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the oil separator element and O-ring (2).

Replace them with new ones.

4. Securely tighten the cap by twisting it clockwise by

Oil Separator