Operating Engine; Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting - Hitachi ZW140-6 Operator's Manual

Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting

IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no oil and water leaks
on the ground under the machine. If there is oil and
water leakage, it may cause damage. Please check the
cause immediately, and perform the maintenance.
Perform the required daily check before starting the engine.
 Refer to "Maintenance" section for detailed information.
Check Points
1. Brake System
2. Tires
3. Wheel Disk
4. Lights and Turn Signals
5. Outside Rear View Mirror and Inside
Rear View Mirror
6. Reflectors and Registration Plate
7. The portions where abnormality was
found at previous operation.
8. Engine

OPERATING ENGINE

1. The brake pedal stroke is appropriate, brake performance is sufficient, and
the brakes apply evenly.
2. The parking brake performance is sufficient.
1. Tire pressure is appropriate.
2. No cracks and damage observed.
3. No excessive wear observed.
4. No metal pieces, stones or other foreign material found.
Mounting condition of the wheel disk is correct.
They light up or flash normally without contamination and damage.
Appropriate visibility obtained.
No contamination and damage found.
No abnormality observed.
1. Level and contamination of engine oil and coolant.
2. Loose or damage of the alternator drive belt.
3. Ease of starting, exhaust gas color, and noise.
4. Oil and water leaks, damage to hoses and pipe lines.
5. Clogging and damage of radiator, oil cooler and inter cooler.
6. Looseness and/or missing mounting bolts and nuts.
7. Check crankcase breather tube.
8. Drain water and sediment from fuel filter.
9. Check exhaust gas color and noise.
10. Check accelerator pedal operation.
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