Stopping Engine - Hitachi ZW 550-6 Operator's Manual

Stopping Engine

Stop the engine in the following manner.
IMPORTANT: Never stop the engine while moving the
machine.
If the engine stops, the steering system may
become inoperable, or it may cause other
malfunctions or seizure of parking brake.
1. Lower and level the bucket before stopping the
engine.
IMPORTANT: If an engine equipped with a
turbocharger is stopped without first cooling down
at low rpm's, the lubricant on the turbocharger
bearing and seal surfaces may be dissipated due to
the intense heat inside the turbocharger, possibly
damaging the turbocharger.
2. Run the engine at low idle speed for 5 minutes to
cool the engine.
3. Turn the key switch (1) to OFF position to stop the
engine.
4. Press LOCK ( ) side of control lever lock switch (2).
5. Make sure that the light switch is turned OFF.
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NOTE: Do not idle for excessively long periods.
Observe local and federal engine idling regulations.
When stopping the machine, refer to page 4-16 for further
procedures.
When parking the machine, refer to page 4-18 for further
procedures.
IMPORTANT: After stopping the engine, the DEF pump
keeps operating to return the DEF in piping to the
DEF tank. Do not turn the battery disconnect switch
OFF while pump running (for approx. 5 minutes).
Failure to do so may damage the SCR system.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
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2
Fingertip Control Type
2
Multi-Function Joystick Type
M4GB-01-089
115Z7B-1-9-4
MNEC-01-043