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INTRODUCTION 

IN-01 

TO THE READER 

 

 

This manual is written for an experienced technician 
to provide technical information needed to maintain 
and repair this machine. 

 

 Be sure to thoroughly read this manual for cor-

rect product information and service procedures. 

 
 

 If you have any questions or comments, at if you 

found any errors regarding the contents of this 
manual, please contact using “Service Manual 
Revision Request Form” at the end of this man-
ual. 
(Note: Do not tear off the form. Copy it for us-
age.): 

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES 

 

 

Please refer to the materials listed below in addition 
to this manual. 

 

  The Operator’s Manual 

  The Parts Catalog 

 
 

  The Engine Manual 

  Parts Catalog of the Engine 

 Hitachi Training Material 

 
 
 

 

MANUAL COMPOSITION 

 

 

This manual consists of three portions: the Techni-
cal Manual (Operational Principle), the Technical 
Manual (Troubleshooting) and the Workshop Man-
ual. 

 

 Information included in the Technical Manual 

(Operational Principle): 
technical information needed for redelivery and 
delivery, operation and activation of all devices 
and systems. 

 
 

 Information included in the Technical Manual 

(Troubleshooting): 
technical information needed for operational per-
formance tests, and troubleshooting procedures. 

 

  Information included in the Workshop Manual: 

technical information needed for maintenance 
and repair of the machine, tools and devices 
needed for maintenance and repair, maintenance 
standards, and removal/installation and assem-
ble/disassemble procedures. 

 

 

PAGE NUMBER 

 

 

Each page has a number, located on the center 
lower part of the page, and each number contains 
the following information: 
 
Example :  T 1-3-5 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consecutive Page Number for Each Group 
Group Number 
Section Number 
T: Technical Manual   W: Workshop Manual

 

Summary of Contents for ZX 140W-3

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Page 3: ...Material MANUAL COMPOSITION This manual consists of three portions the Techni cal Manual Operational Principle the Technical Manual Troubleshooting and the Workshop Man ual Information included in the Technical Manual Operational Principle technical information needed for redelivery and delivery operation and activation of all devices and systems Information included in the Technical Manual Troubl...

Page 4: ...ANT Indicates a situation which if not conformed to the instructions could result in damage to the machine NOTE Indicates supplementary technical information or know how UNITS USED SI Units International System of Units are used in this manual MKSA system units and English units are also indicated in parenthheses just behind SI units Example 24 5 MPa 250 kgf cm2 3560 psi A table for conversion fro...

Page 5: ...jury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near spe cific hazards General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs Some safety signs don t use any of the designated...

Page 6: ...n Failure to do so may deteriorate the part safety func tion and or service life In addition personal accident machine trouble and or damage to material caused by unauthorized modifications will void Hitachi Warranty Policy Do not use attachments and or optional parts or equip ment not authorized by Hitachi Failure to do so may deteriorate the safety function and or service life of the machine In ...

Page 7: ...close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropri ate to the job You may need A hard hat Safety shoes Safety glasses goggles or face shield Heavy gloves Hearing protection Reflective clothing Wet weather gear Respirator or filter mask Be sure to wear the correct equipment and clothing for the job Do not take any chances Avoid wearing loose clothing jewelry or other items that can catch on contr...

Page 8: ... may slip off the pedal possibly resulting in a personal ac cident Do not leave parts and or tools lying around the operator s seat Store them in their specified locations Avoid storing transparent bottles in the cab Do not at tach any transparent type window decorations on the windowpanes as they may focus sunlight possibly start ing a fire Refrain from listening to the radio or using music head ...

Page 9: ...ot move the seat forward or backward and check again Adjust the rear view mirror position so that the best rear visibility is obtained from the operator s seat If the mirror is broken immediately replace it with a new one 009 E01A 0462 ENSURE SAFETY BEFORE RISING FROM OR LEAV ING OPERATOR S SEAT Before rising from the operator s seat to open close either side window or to adjust the seat position ...

Page 10: ...irm the location of bystanders before moving swinging or oper ating the machine Always keep the travel alarm and horn in working condi tion if equipped It warns people when the machine starts to move Use a signal person when moving swinging or operating the machine in congested areas Coordinate hand signals before starting the machine Use appropriate illumination Check that all lights are op erabl...

Page 11: ...in serious injury If the engine must be jump started be sure to follow the instructions shown in the OPERATING THE ENGINE chap ter in the operator s manual The operator must be in the operator s seat so that the machine will be under control when the engine starts Jump starting is a two person operation Never use a frozen battery Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could result in a...

Page 12: ...ting the machine Clear all persons and obstacles from area of operation and machine movement Always beware of the surroundings while operating When working in a small area surrounded by obstacles take care not to hit the upperstructure against obstacles When loading onto trucks bring the bucket over the truck beds from the rear side Take care not to swing the bucket over the cab or over any person...

Page 13: ...e near flammable objects such as dry grass Make sure the worksite has sufficient strength to firmly sup port the machine When working close to an excavation or at road shoulders operate the machine with the tracks positioned perpendicu lar to the cliff face with travel motors at the rear so that the machine can more easily evacuate if the cliff face collapses If working on the bottom of a cliff or...

Page 14: ... involving multiple numbers of machines provide signals commonly known by all personnel involved Also appoint a signal person to coordinate the job site Make sure that all personnel obey the signal person s directions 018 E01A 0481 CONFIRM DIRECTION OF MACHINE TO BE DRIVEN Incorrect steering wheel forward reverse pedal operation may result in serious injury death Before driving the machine confirm...

Page 15: ... the machine starts to skid or becomes unstable imme diately lower the bucket to the ground and stop AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLAWAY ACCIDENTS Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount or stop a moving machine To avoid rollaways Select level ground when possible to park machine Do not park the machine on a grade Lower the bucket and or other work tools to the ground Place FNR switch in...

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