Removing The Machine From Storage - Hitachi ZAXIS 70 Operator's Manual

REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE

CAUTION: Start the engine ONLY in a
well-ventilated place.
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 be-
fore full load operation.
5. Cycle all hydraulic functions several times.
6. Carefully check all systems before operating the ma-
chine 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 connec-
tions.
(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.
IMPORTANT: If the machine has not been used for a
long time, oil films on sliding surfaces
may have broken down. Cycling hydrau-
lic functions for travel, swing and dig-
ging two to three times is necessary to
lubricate the sliding surfaces.
STORAGE
10-2