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MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Maintenance Under Special Environmental Conditions
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WARNING:
Before operating the machine in a river, check the riverbed conditions in advance.
Avoid driving the machine into a river where the riverbed is steep and deep or the current is strong.
Operating Conditions
Muddy Soil, Rainy or
Snowy Weather
Near the Ocean
(or near chemical
treatment place)
Dusty Atmosphere
Rocky Ground
Freezing Weather
When handling old paper
and/or industrial waste
IMPORTANT: If material to be handled is a substance that causes corrosion such as salt or chemical, consult your
nearest Hitachi dealer. Special modification or treatment may be needed for the machine. If the machine
continues to be used, malfunction may occur due to corrosion.
Consult your nearest Hitachi dealer when the machine is operated under special condition(s).
Before Operation
: Check tightness of plugs and all drain cocks.
After Operation
: Clean the machine and check for cracks and damage. Check for loose or
Before Operation
: Check tightness of plug and all drain cocks.
After Operation
: Thoroughly clean the machine with fresh water to wash off salt.
Air Cleaner
: Clean the element regularly at shorter service intervals.
Radiator
: Clean the radiator core and every coolers core.
Fuel System, Urea SCR
: Clean the filter element and strainer regularly at shorter service intervals.
System
Electrical Equipment
: Clean them regularly, in particular, the commutator surface of the alternator
Engine, Aftertreatment
: Clean earlier than the normal interval to prevent dust from sticking and
Device
Chassis
: Check for damage on tires, for loose, cracked, worn, and damaged bolts and
Front Attachment
: Standard attachment may be damaged when digging rocky ground. Reinforce
Fuel
: Use high quality fuel suitable for low temperature.
Lubricant
: Use high quality low viscosity hydraulic oil and engine oil.
Engine Coolant
: Be sure to use antifreeze.
Battery
: Fully charge the batteries regularly at shorter service intervals. If not charged
Tires and Frames
: Keep tires and frames clean. Park the machine on a hard surface to prevent the
DEF/AdBlue®
: May become frozen but the machine can be operated normally.
Engine compartment
: Remove old paper and/or waste accumulated around the radiator and in the
Air cleaner
: Clean the element at shorter intervals.
Fuel system
: Clean and replace the elements and the filters at shorter intervals.
Loader frame
: Remove the accumulated paper and/or waste from the surroundings around
Radiator
: Wash as frequently as possible to prevent corrosion due to chemical materials.
Precautions for Maintenance
missing bolts and nuts. Lubricate all necessary parts without delay.
If the machine should be submerged in water deeper than approximately 450
mm, water may get into the brake device (such as the parking brake), resulting
in poor braking performance. Watch out when starting/stopping the machine.
Service electrical equipment often to prevent corrosion.
and starter.
accumulating. Inhibit regeneration according to the machine operating
condition.
nuts.
the bucket before using it, or use a heavy duty bucket. Consult your nearest
Hitachi dealer.
Check the fuel tank breather pipe freezing.
fully, electrolyte may freeze.
tires from freezing to the ground.
engine compartment, possibly causing overheating or fires of the machine if
not removed.
the loader frame and the attachment. Failure to do so may cause damage of
the machine.
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