Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2, Operator'S Manual

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CONTENTS
MACHINE NUMBERS
SAFETY
Recognize Safety Information ............................. S-1
Understand Signal Words................................... S-1
Follow Safety Instructions ................................... S-2
Prepare for Emergencies .................................... S-2
Wear Protective Clothing .................................... S-3
Protect Against Noise ......................................... S-3
Inspect Machine.................................................. S-3
Tidy Up Inside Cab.............................................. S-4
Use Handholds and Steps .................................. S-4
Adjust the Operator’s Seat.................................. S-5
Fasten Your Seat Belt ......................................... S-6
Move and Operate Machine Safely..................... S-6
Operate Only from Operator’s Seat .................... S-7
Jump Starting...................................................... S-7
Keep Riders Off Machine.................................... S-7
Investigate Job Site Beforehand ......................... S-8
Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple
Numbers of Machines................................... S-9
Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven ......... S-9
Drive Machine Safely ........................................ S-10
Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents ............... S-11
Avoid Injury from Back-Over
and Swing Accidents................................... S-12
Keep Personnel Clear from Working Area ....... S-13
Never Position Bucket Over Anyone................. S-13
Avoid Undercutting............................................ S-13
Avoid Tipping .................................................... S-14
Never Undercut a High Bank ............................ S-14
Dig with Caution ................................................ S-15
Operate with Caution ........................................ S-15
Avoid Power Lines ............................................ S-15
Do Not Use for Craning Operations .................. S-16
Protect Against Flying Debris............................ S-16
Park Machine Safely ......................................... S-17
Handle Fluids Safely --- Avoid Fires.................. S-17
Safety Transporting........................................... S-18
Practice Safe Maintenance ............................... S-19
Warn Others of Service Work........................... S-20
Support Machine Properly................................. S-20
Stay Clear of Moving Parts ............................... S-21
Prevent Parts from Flying ................................ S-21
Store Attachments Safely ................................. S-22
Prevent Burns ................................................... S-22
Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically.................. S-23
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids .............................. S-23
Prevent Fires..................................................... S-24
Evacuating in Case of Fire................................ S-26
Beware of Exhaust Fumes................................ S-26
Precautions for Welding and Grinding .............. S-27
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines..... S-27
Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing
Flammable
Fluids ....................................... S-27
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating ........ S-28
Prevent Battery Explosions ...............................S-28
Handle Chemical Products Safely.....................S-29
Dispose of Waste Properly................................S-29
SAFETY SIGNS...................................
S-31
COMPONENTS NAME..........................
1-1
OPERATOR’S STATION
Pedals, Levers and Monitor Panel....................... 1-2
Key Switch ........................................................... 1-3
Switch Panel........................................................ 1-3
Monitor Panel ...................................................... 1-4
Alternator
Indicator ........................................ 1-4
Fuel Level Indicator ....................................... 1-4
Preheat Indicator ........................................... 1-4
Overheat Indicator......................................... 1-4
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator........................ 1-5
Hour Meter .................................................... 1-5
Fuel Gauge .................................................. 1-5
Coolant Temperature Gauge ....................... 1-5
Adjusting Operator’s Seat ................................... 1-6
Tool and Operator’s Manual Boxes..................... 1-6
Seat Belt .............................................................. 1-7
BREAK-IN
Breaking in New Machine.................................... 2-1
OPERATING THE ENGINE
Before Starting Engine ........................................ 3-1
Starting Engine .................................................... 3-2
Starting in Cold Weather ..................................... 3-3
Check Machine After Starting Engine ................. 3-4
Using Booster Batteries....................................... 3-5
Stopping the Engine ............................................ 3-6
DRIVING THE MACHINE
Travel Levers....................................................... 4-1
Travel Mode Pedal .............................................. 4-3
Travel Alarm ........................................................ 4-3
Precautions for Traveling .................................... 4-4
Traveling On Soft Ground ................................... 4-5
Raise One Track Using Boom and Arm .............. 4-5
Towing Machine .................................................. 4-6
Driving in Water or On Soft Ground .................... 4-7
Precautions for Traveling On Slopes................... 4-8
Parking and Stopping On Slopes ........................ 4-9
Parking On Slopes .............................................. 4-9
OPERATION
Control Lever (ISO Excavator Pattern) .............. 5-1
Control Lever
(H-Pattern: Hitachi Excavator Pattern) ........ 5-2
Control Lever
(SAE-Backhoe Pattern) --- If Equipped
(2 Way Multi Valve) ....................................... 5-3