Fuel System; Check Fuel Level - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

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E. FUEL SYSTEM
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Check Fuel Level --- every 10 hours (daily)
WARNING: Beware of fire Fuel is flammable. Keep fuel
away form fire hazards.
Recommended Fuel
Use high quality DIESEL FUEL only (JIS K-2204) (ASTM 2-D).
Kerosene must NOT be used.
IMPORTANT: Always fill the fuel tank with the specified
diesel fuel. Failure to do so may cause en-
gine trouble and also making it difficult for
the engine to start.
Refueling
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Lower the bucket to the ground.
3. Engage the park brake.
IMPORTANT: The turbocharger may be damaged if the en-
gine is not properly shut down.
4. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for 5 min-
utes.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key switch.
6. Pull the front control lever lock to the LOCK position.
WARNING: Handle fuel carefully. Shut the engine off
before fueling. Do not smoke while you fill the fuel
tank or work on fuel system.
7. Check fuel gauge (1) of the monitor panel. Add fuel if
necessary.
IMPORTANT: Keep all dirt, dust, water and other foreign
materials out of the fuel system.
8. 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.
Fuel tank capacity
ZW180: 230 liters
ZW220: 285 liters
ZW250: 340 liters
ZW310: 382 liters
9. Install and lock fill cap (2) immediately after fueling.
IMPORTANT: After operating in dusty atmosphere or
freezing weather, check and clean the fuel
tank breather pipe open end.
MAINTENANCE
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