Change Axle Oil - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

Change Axle Oil --- every 2000 hours (250 hours at
5
WARNING: Take care about the following points.
• Hydraulic oil becomes hot and pressurized during
operation. Severe burns may result if skin comes in
contact with escaping hydraulic oil immediately af-
ter operation. Wait for the oil to cool before start-
ing any maintenance work.
• Lock the front and rear frames with the articulation
lock bar.
IMPORTANT: Do not use axle oils other than those listed
in the "Brand Names of Recommended Axle
Oil".

Change Axle Oil

1. Park the machine on a solid level surface. Lower the
bucket to the ground. Stop the engine.
2. Clean the vicinity around drain plug (1) and the oil drain
plug hole.
3. Arrange a container of 50 liters capacity to receive the
drain oil.
4. Remove drain plug (1) to drain the oil.
5. Securely tighten drain plug (1).
6. Refill the specified amount of oil through oil level plug (2)
hole.
ZW180
ZW220
ZW250
ZW310
IMPORTANT: It takes time for oil to fully lubricate the
overall front axle. After installing the plug,
allow the machine to drive for several min-
utes. Then, stop the engine and check the
axle for any oil leaks.
first time only)
Front
28 liters 28 liters
32 liters 32 liters
40 liters 40 liters
48 liters 48 liters
MAINTENANCE
Rear
7-36
1
Front Axle
1
Rear Axle
2
Front Axle
Rear Axle
M4GB-07-035
M4GB-07-036
M4GB-07-037
2
M4GB-07-038