Power Train; Check Transmission Oil Level - Hitachi ZW140-6 Operator's Manual

C. Power Train

Check Transmission Oil Level

--- every 10 hours (daily)
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WARNING: Check the oil level while running the
engine with care about the following points.
 Move forward/reverse lever to neutral and turn
parking brake switch ON.
 After leveling the bucket on the ground, move the
control lever lock switch to the lock ( ) position.
 Set the articulation lock bar.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the engine when the transmission oil level
is low. Damage to the transmission may result. Do not
use transmission oils other than those listed in the
"Kind of Oils" - "Transmission Oil".
Check the oil level before starting the engine. Pull out oil level
gauge (1). Check for mixing of foreign matter or contamination
in the oil. Wipe oil level gauge (1) with cloth, re-insert it into
the pipe to the end, and then pull it out again. The oil level
should be between the upper and lower marks on oil level
gauge (1).
If the oil level is below the lower limit mark, add the
recommended transmission oil via oil filler (2).
Recheck the oil level.
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NOTE: Level the machine when adding oil or inspecting oil
level.
In case the oil color changes, severe contamination and/or
mixing of foreign matter may be seen, change the oil.
MAINTENANCE
Specified Range
7-38
1
2
M4FC-07-019
Appropriate oil
temperature
(50 °C to 60 °C)
(122 °F to 140 °F)
M4GB-07-158