Operating The Lubricator - Hitachi EX 3600-6 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE LUBRICATOR

The machine is equipped with hose reel (4) and the
lubricator, including the grease pump. This device is
used for adding grease to the grouped fittings on the
main frame and front attachment.
Greasing
IMPORTANT: Run the engine at medium or higher
speed whenever the lubricator is used.
1. Connect hose (1) to coupler (2).
2. Move auto-lubrication toggle switch (3) located in oil
cooler room to the MANUAL position.
3. Hold the high-pressure grease gun (4) attached to the
hose end and pull out the hose from reel (5).
4. Stop pulling hose at any desired position; reel (5)
clicks and automatically locks the hose.
IMPORTANT: Run the engine at slow speed
whenever the lubricator is used.
5. Insert the end of the grease gun in the desired fitting
and pull gun lever; automatically adds grease to the
fitting.
Storing Grease Hose After Finishing Greasing
1. Slightly pull out the hose; reel (5) unlocks,
automatically winds, and stores the hose.
2. Move auto-lubrication toggle switch (3) located in oil
cooler room to the AUTO LUB position.
IMPORTANT: When the auto-lubrication system is
provided, always be sure to turn
auto-lubrication switch (3) to the
AUTOMATIC GREASING position after
completing manual greasing.
3. Disconnect hose (1) at coupler (2).
4. Pull gun lever to release residual pressure; a small
amount of residual grease will escape from grease
gun (4).
MAINTENANCE
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