Hitachi ZAXIS 120-6 class Operator's Manual page 373

Hydraulic excavator

Table of Contents

1. Park the machine on a firm, level surface. Lower the

bucket to the ground. Check the fuel level with fuel

If the fuel level is low, stop the engine. Refuel by

removing cap (2) on the fuel tank.

2. Remove cap (2) of filler port.

[Cap (2) unlock procedures]

 Release the key lock.

 Pull up handle (3) and turn handle (3)

counterclockwise for releasing cap (2) lock.

 Remove cap (2).

3. To avoid condensation, fill the tank at the end of each

day's operation. Tank capacity is as follows.

ZX120-6, 160-6 class

ZX200-6 class

ZX240-6, 300-6 class

ZX330-6 class

Do not fill the tank more than specified. Stop filling when

a yellow mark on fuel level gauge (4) becomes visible.

Position the oil filler gun so that the gun will not obstruct

the floating movement of level gauge (4).

4. Just after fueling, install and lock filler cap (2) to prevent

vandalism and loss.

5. Install cap (2) of filler port.

[Cap (2) lock procedures]

 Install cap (2).

 Turn handle (3) clockwise until cap (2) is

locked, and push down handle (3).

 Lock the key.

 Take care not to allow dirt and/or water to enter the

 Wipe off any spilled fuel.

 Never forget to remove filler cap (2) when refueling

with the automatic fueling device and be sure to stop

fueling when the yellow mark on the float of level

gauge (4) becomes visible.

Tank Capacity

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