Convert Bucket Connection Into Face Shovel - Hitachi Zaxis 345USLC-6N Operator's Manual

Convert Bucket Connection Into Face Shovel

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CAUTION: When driving the connecting pins in or
out, guard against injury from flying pieces of metal
or debris. Wear goggles or safety glasses, hard hat and
face shield.
Converting the bucket connection allows you to use the
machine as a face shovel. Before starting converting work,
keep bystanders clear of the machine. Slowly move the front
attachment. When using a signal person, coordinate hand
signals before starting.
Procedure:
1. Place the bucket in a stable position.
2. Slide the O-rings out of the way, as shown.
3. Remove bucket pins A and B to separate the arm and
bucket.
Clean the pins and pin bores. Apply sufficient grease to
the pins and pin bores.
4. Turn the bucket 180 °. Be sure the bucket will not roll.
5. Fit the arm and alternate bucket. Be sure the bucket will
not roll. Install bucket pins A and B.
6. Install the locking pins and snap rings on pins A and B.
7. Install O-rings to the specified positions.
8. Apply grease to each pin.
9. Start the engine and run it at slow idle. Slowly
operate the bucket in both directions to check for any
interference in bucket movement.
MAINTENANCE
Bucket Boss
Convert Bucket
7-85
O-Ring Shift
A
Link
A
B
Link
B
M104-07-064