Fuel System - Hitachi EX27U Operator's Manual

E. FUEL SYSTEM
Recommended Fuel
Use high quality DIESEL FUEL only (JIS K-2204) (ASTM
2-D). Kerosene must NOT be used.
Refueling
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Lower the bucket and blade to the ground.
3. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for
three minutes.
4. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key
switch.
5. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK posi-
tion.
CAUTION: Handle fuel carefully. Shut the engine
off before fueling. Do not smoke while you fill the
fuel tank or work on fuel system.
6. Check fuel gauge (1) of the monitor panel. Add fuel if
necessary.
IMPORTANT: Keep all dirt, dust, water and other for-
eign materials out of the fuel system.
7. To avoid condensation, fill the tank at the end of each
day's operation. Take care not to spill fuel on the
machine or ground.
EX27u, EX35u
EX50u
8. Install and lock fill cap (2) immediately after fueling.
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L (10.6 US gal)
50 L (13.2 US gal)
2
7-38
1
M586-01-014
M571-07-014