Precautions For After Operations - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR AFTER OPERATIONS

1. After finishing the day's operation, drive the machine to
a firm, level ground where no possibility of falling stones,
ground collapse, or floods are present.
Park the machine referring to the "PARKING THE MA-
CHINE" in the "DRIVING THE MACHINE" section.
2. Refill the fuel tank.
3. Clean the machine.
4. If anti-freeze or long life coolant is not used in cold
weather, be sure to drain coolant from the radiator and
the engine jacket. Also, be sure to put a "No Water in Ra-
diator" tag in a visible place after the coolant has been
drained.
5. Maintenance for long term machine storage after engag-
ing in snow removal
Anti-freeze agents such as salt (sodium chloride or cal-
cium chloride) are scattered on snow roads. When the
machine is stored for a long time after engaging in snow
removal work, perform the following maintenance to
protect the machine from being corroded and/or dam-
aged by salt.
5.1 Clean the machine thoroughly. Clean each cylinder rod
(plated areas) and the radiator with extra care.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to spray water directly to elec-
trical parts except for kinds of lights such as
the headlights, work lights, and turn signal
lights.
5.2 After positioning the machine for storage, carefully coat
each cylinder rod (plated areas) and the control valve
spools with rust-preventive oil.
5.3 Lubricate all pins while referring to A Greasing Section
in the Maintenance Guide List.
CAUTION:When removing the batteries, first discon-
nect the ground cable from the battery terminal (cov-
ered with a black vinyl cap).
5.4 Remove the batteries and store them in a dry cool place.
When the batteries are not removed, disconnect the
ground terminal cable.
OPERATING THE MACIHINE
5-19
+24V
(Red Vinyl Cap )
(Red Vinyl Cap )
Ground Side
(Black Vinyl Cap)
M4GB-05-021