Fuel System - Hitachi ZAXIS 450LC-3 Operator's Manual

E. FUEL SYSTEM
Recommended Fuel
Use high quality DIESEL FUEL only (JIS K-2204) (ASTM 2-D).
Kerosene must NOT be used.
Refueling
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Lower the bucket to the ground.
3. Turn the auto-idle switch off.
IMPORTANT: The turbocharger may be damaged if the
engine is not properly shut down.
4. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for five
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key switch.
6. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position.
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WARNING: Handle fuel carefully. Shut the engine off
before fueling. Do not smoke while you fill the fuel
tank or work on fuel system.
7. Check fuel gauge (1) of the monitor panel. Add fuel if
necessary.
IMPORTANT: Keep all dirt, dust, water and other foreign
materials out of the fuel system.
MAINTENANCE
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