Operating In Water Or Mud - Hitachi ZAXIS 70 Operator's Manual

DRIVING THE MACHINE

OPERATING IN WATER OR MUD

The machine can be operated in water up to the upper
edge of the upper rollers only if worksite footing has suffi-
cient strength to prevent the machine from sinking past the
upper edge of the upper roller, and only if the water is flow-
ing slowly.
When operating in such conditions, check the machine's
560 mm
position often. Reposition the machine if necessary.
(1 ft 9 in)
M104-05-009
Avoid submerging the swing bearing, swing gears and cen-
ter joint.
If the swing bearing, swing gears and center joint are sub-
merged, remove the drain plug to drain mud and water.
Clean swing area. Install plug. Lubricate swing internal
gear and swing bearing.
Swing Internal Gear Capacity: 4.4 L (4.7 US qt)
Lubricate swing bearing. (See Maintenance Guide, 500
hours)
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