Removing The Machine From Storage - Hitachi ZAXIS 450LC-3 Operator's Manual

REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE

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CAUTION: Start the engine ONLY in a well-ventilated
place.
1. Remove grease from the cylinder rods if coated.
2. Adjust alternator and fan belt tension.
3. Fill the fuel tank. Bleed air from the fuel system. Check all
fluid levels.
4. Start the engine.
Run the engine at half speed for several minutes before
full load operation.
5. Cycle all hydraulic functions several times.
6. Carefully check all systems before operating the machine
at full load.
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NOTE: When the machine has been stored for a long time,
be sure to perform the following steps as well:
(a) Check condition of all hoses and connections.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Stop the engine.
(d) Install new fuel filters. Replace the engine oil filter
and fill the engine with oil.
IMPORTANT: If the machine has not been used for a long
time, oil films on sliding surfaces may have
broken down. Cycling hydraulic functions
for travel, swing and digging two to three
times is necessary to lubricate the sliding
surfaces.
STORAGE
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