Change Bucket - Hitachi Zaxis 17U-5A Operator's Manual

Change Bucket

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CAUTION: When driving the connecting pins in or
out, guard against injury from flying pieces of metal
or debris. Wear hard hat or safety glasses, and safety
equipment appropriate to the job.
Before starting replacing work, keep bystanders clear of the
machine. Slowly move the front attachment. When using a
signal person, coordinate hand signals before starting.
Removal
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Lower the bucket to
the ground and position it with the flat surface resting
on the ground. Be sure the bucket will not roll when the
pins are removed.
2. Slide the O-rings out of the way, as shown.
3. Remove bucket pins A and B to separate the arm and
bucket.
Installation
1. Clean the pins and pin bores. Apply sufficient grease to
the pins and pin bores.
2. Place the new bucket in a stable position.
3. Fit the arm and alternate bucket. Be sure the bucket will
not roll. Install bucket pins A and B.
4. Install the locking pins and snap rings on pins A and B.
5. Install O-rings to the specified positions.
6. Apply grease to each pin.
7. Start the engine and run at slow idle. Slowly operate the
bucket in both directions to check for any interference in
bucket movement.
MAINTENANCE
Bucket Boss
7-75
O-Ring Shift
Link
B
A
M104-07-063