Preparations For Inspection And Maintenance - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE
WARNING: If ride control switch (1) is kept ON, the lift
arm may unexpectedly rise. To avoid an accident due
to unexpected movement of the lift arm, always turn
ride control switch (1) OFF before beginning the in-
spection and/or maintenance of the machine.
CAUTION: If the machine is unexpectedly moved, a
serious accident may result in. Be sure to apply the
parking brake when parking the machine.
Unless specially specified, park the machine by following the
procedures below before beginning the inspection and/or
maintenance work.
1. Park the machine on a solid level surface.
2. Lower the working tools such as the bucket to the
ground.
3. Turn optional rid control switch (1) OFF.
4. Place forward / reverse lever (6) to neutral and apply neu-
tral lock (5).
5. Apply the parking brake (Turn parking brake (7) ON.)
6. Wedge the tires.
7. Turn the key switch OFF to stop the engine. Remove the
key from the switch. In case inspection and/or mainte-
nance must be performed with the engine kept running,
use an observer.
8. Be sure to place front control lever (4) lock to the LOCK
position (3).
9. Start working only after putting an "UNDER INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE" tag in a highly visible place such as on
the cab door or the control lever.
MAINTENANCE
6
7-8
2
UNLOCK
4
1
1
5
7
3
LOCK
M4GB-01-050
ON
OFF
M4GB-01-085
7
M4GB-01-004
ON
OFF
M4GB-01-154