Hitachi EX 3600-6, Operator'S Manual

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DRIVING THE MACHINE
4-9
OPERATING GROUND CONDITION
Operate the machine on flat footing.
The machine should not be operated in water or mud.
There is a possibility that travel motors, travel reduction
gears, and parts inside of the track frame damage with
machine sinking.
In very soft footing, beware the possibility of the machine
sinking gradually.
Always pay attention around the undercarriage.
If you must travel in water, check that towing will be possi-
ble.
The following conditions apply to travel across water;
•
The bed of water is flat.
•
The flow of water is slow.
While you cross in water, carefully confirm the depth and
footing condition.
Do not move the machine into an area that has a water
depth that is greater than 1,100 mm (3 ft 7 in) from the
ground.
If the footing is weak and water flow is fast, take special
care not submerge the swing bearing, swing pinion gears
due to the machine sinking and the force of strong water
current.
If submerge the swing bearing, swing pinion gears and
center joint by mistake, do not operate the machine with
such a condition continuously, it cause to wear swing
bearing and swing pinion gears abnormally and may break
swing bearing and gears.
Remove the drain plug to drain mud and water, and re-
place grease in the swing bearing bath or disassemble the
swing bearing area immediately.
Please stop the machine operation and contact authorized
distributor or dealer when submerge the swing bearing,
swing pinion gears and center joint.
M18M-04-005
1100 mm
(3' 7")