Check Fuel Hoses - Hitachi ZAXIS 120-3 class Operator's Manual

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Check Fuel Hoses

--- every 250 hours

CAUTION: Fuel leaks can lead to fires that may result

in serious injury.

To avoid this hazard :

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

et to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key from

the key switch. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever to the

LOCK position.

2. Check for kinked hoses, and hoses that rub against each

other parts for leaks.

Check hoses at the check points indicated below for leaks

and other damage that may result in future leaks. If any

abnormalities are found, replace or retighten them, as

shown in Table 4.

3. Repair or replace any loose or damaged hoses. Never

install bent or damaged hoses.

Interval (hours)

Soutache braid

Every 250 hours

Soutache braid

Hose ends and fittings

NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in Fig.1 for each check point location or for

a description of the abnormality. Use genuine Hitachi parts.

Table 4. Hoses

Check Points

Abnormalities

Friction (2)

Collapse (6)

Deformation or

corrosion (7)

Retighten or

(Use proper bend radius)