Removing The Machine From Storage - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE

1. Remove grease from the cylinder rods if coated.
2. Adjust alternator and fan belt tension.
3. Fill the fuel tank. Bleed air from the fuel system. Check all
fluid levels.
4. Start the engine.
Run the engine at half speed for several minutes before
full load operation.
5. Cycle all hydraulic functions several times.
6. Carefully check all systems before operating the machine
at full load.
NOTE: When the machine has been stored for a long time, be
sure to perform the following steps as well:
(a) Check condition of all hoses and connections.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Stop the engine.
(d) Install new fuel filters. Replace the engine oil filter
and fill the engine with oil.
WARNING: Start the engine ONLY in a well-ventilated
place.
If the machine has not been used for a long time, oil
films on sliding surfaces may have broken down. Cy-
cling hydraulic functions for driving and loader front
two to three times is necessary to lubricate the sliding
surfaces.
Before starting operation, sufficiently check the machine in
accordance with the descriptions on "Check before starting"
on page 3-1 and perform warm-up operation.
STORAGE
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