Storing The Machine - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

STORING THE MACHINE

If the machine is to be stored for more than one month, observe the following precautions so that its function will not be
impaired during storage.
Wash Machine
Supply Oil and Grease
Battery
Coolant
Prevention of Dust and Moisture
Tools
Lubrication Operation
No-load Operation at a Slow Speed
for Several Minutes
Precautions for Disconnecting or Connecting
Batteries
In case the batteries are kept disconnected for more than
one month or when the batteries are reconnected, contact
your nearest Hitachi dealer.
NOTE Lubrication operation means that a series of operations
such as drive, and loader front operation are repeated
a few times after performing the warm-up operation.
Before operating the loader front attachment and
steering wheel, remove rust-prevention oil coated on
the hydraulic cylinder rods.
WARNING: In case lubrication operation is unavoid-
ably performed indoors, open windows and doors
to maintain good air ventilation to prevent asphyxi-
ation. Lubricant property will deteriorate even if the
machine is kept stored. Check all lubricants before
operating the machine after bring stored. Apply the
parking brake while storing.
STORAGE
PRECAUTION ITEMS FOR LONG-TIME STORAGE
Sufficiently wash the machine to remove stuck mud and/or dust.
Check for low level/contamination of lubricating oil. Ref. II or change as necessary.
Supply grease to greased parts. Apply a thin coat of oil to parts susceptible to rust
(i.e. cylinder rods etc.)
Remove and fully recharge the battery, then store it.
Supply a rust preventive agent without fail. If there is a possibility of freezing, also
supply an antifreeze solution or fully drain the coolant. In this case, be sure to at-
tach a "No Water in Radiator" sign in the operator's cab.
Store the machine in a relatively dry garage and cover it.
Inspect and repair, then store.
If the oil films of the parts are broken and parts are rusted, they will be worn abnor-
mally when operated the next time. To prevent this, operate the machine at least
once a month to lubricate the parts. At this time, check the coolant and lubrication
oil levels.
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