Hitachi EX1900-6 Operator's Manual

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PART NO.
EM18K-1-8
Operator's Manual
1900
-6
Hydraulic Excavator
URL:http://www.hitachi-c-m.com
Serial No 001223 and up
PRINTED IN JAPAN (E) 2019, 09
This book is printed on recycled paper.

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  • Page 1 PART NO. EM18K-1-8 Operator’s Manual 1900 Hydraulic Excavator URL:http://www.hitachi-c-m.com Serial No 001223 and up PRINTED IN JAPAN (E) 2019, 09 This book is printed on recycled paper.
  • Page 2 Moreover, when replacement parts are required, be sure This manual should be considered a permanent part of to use genuine Hitachi parts. Failure to do so may result in your machine and should remain with the machine when voiding the warranty and/or denial of field improvements.
  • Page 3 INDEX MACHINE NUMBERS SAFETY VISIBILITY MAP SAFETY SIGNS COMPONENTS NAME HANDLING LADDER/EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE OPERATOR’S STATION BREAK-IN OPERATING ENGINE DRIVING MACHINE OPERATING MACHINE TRANSPORTING MAINTENANCE MAI N TENANCE UNDER SPECI A L ENVI R ONMENTAL CONDI T I O NS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS ................1 Precautions for Handling Accumulator ........ S-28 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating ......S-28 SAFETY ....................S-1 Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other Recognize Safety Information ............S-1 Contamination ................. S-29 Understand Signal Words .............S-1 Prevent Battery Explosions ............S-30 Follow Safety Instructions ............S-2 Service Air Conditioning System Safely .......
  • Page 6 Control Lever (Hitachi Pattern Backhoe) .........5-2 Maintenance Light Switch ............1-34 Control Lever (ISO Pattern Loading Shovel) ......5-3 Entrance Light Switch ..............1-35 Control Lever (Hitachi Pattern Loading Shovel) ....5-4 Travel Mode Switch ..............1-36 Bucket Open-Close Pedals (Loading Shovel) ......5-5 Auto-Idle Switch ................1-36 Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever ............5-6...
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Grading Operation ............... 5-12 Replace Fuel Filter Element ..........7-73 Avoid Abusive Operation ............5-13 Replace Fuel Filter ..............7-74 Operating Tips ................5-14 Check Fuel Hoses ..............7-75 Avoid Swinging Bucket to Move Objects ......5-14 Clean Fuel Cooler Core ............7-77 Operating Loading Shovel ............
  • Page 8 CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING ..............11-1 Cummins Fault Code Lamps and Diagnostic Switches ..................11-1 Mode Selection ................11-11 SPECIFICATIONS ................. 12-1 Specifications ................. 12-1 Working Range (Loading Shovel) ........... 12-2 Working Range (Backhoe) ............12-3 Sound Level Results ..............12-4 Electric Fans ..................12-4 INDEX ....................
  • Page 9 MACHINE NUMBERS The manufacturing Nos. explained in this group is the individual number (serial No.) given to each machine and main components. These numbers are requested when inquiring any information on the machine and/or components. Fill these serial Nos. in the blank spaces in this group to immediately make them available upon request.
  • Page 10 MACHINE NUMBERS Swing Motor Type and Serial Number TYPE: (FRONT) MFG. NO.: (REAR) MFG. NO.: M18K-07-014 Hydraulic Pump Type and Serial Number TYPE: (1, 2) MFG. NO.: (3, 4) MFG. NO.: (5, 6) MFG. NO.: M18C-01-004 Front Type and Serial Number (Loading Shovel) TYPE: MFG.
  • Page 11: Machine Numbers

    MACHINE NUMBERS Front Type and Serial Number (Backhoe Boom) TYPE: MFG. NO.: M117-12-001 Front Type and Serial Number (Backhoe Arm) TYPE: MFG. NO.: M18C-01-005 Bucket Type and Serial Number (Backhoe) TYPE: MFG. NO.: M146-01-020 Control Valve Type and Serial Number TYPE: MFG.
  • Page 12 MACHINE NUMBERS MEMO ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 13: Recognize Safety Information

    SAFETY Recognize Safety Information  These are the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS. • When you see these symbols on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. • Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. SA-2644 Understand Signal Words ...
  • Page 14: Follow Safety Instructions

    Hitachi Warranty Policy. • Do not use attachments and/or optional parts or equipment not authorized by Hitachi. Failure to do so may deteriorate the safety, function, and/or service life of the machine. In addition, personal accident, machine...
  • Page 15: Prepare For Emergencies

    SAFETY Prepare for Emergencies • Be prepared if a fire starts or if an accident occurs. • Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on hand. • Thoroughly read and understand the label attached on the fire extinguisher to use it properly. •...
  • Page 16: Inspect Machine

    SAFETY Inspect Machine • Inspect your machine carefully each day or shift by walking around it before you start it to avoid personal injury. • In the walk-around inspection, be sure to cover all points described in the “MAINTENANCE” chapter in the operator’s manual.
  • Page 17: Use Handholds And Steps

    SAFETY Use Handholds and Steps • Falling is one of the major causes of personal injury. • When you get on and off the machine, always face the machine and maintain a three-point contact with the steps and handrails. • Do not use any controls as handholds. •...
  • Page 18: Seat

    SAFETY Fasten Your Seat Belt • If the machine should overturn, the operator may become injured and/or thrown from the cab. Additionally the operator may be crushed by the overturning machine, resulting in serious injury or death. • Prior to operating the machine, thoroughly examine webbing, buckle and attaching hardware.
  • Page 19: Operate Only From Operator's Seat

    SAFETY Operate Only from Operator’s Seat • Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Start the engine only from the operator’s seat. • Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. •...
  • Page 20: Investigate Job Site Beforehand

    SAFETY Investigate Job Site Beforehand • When working at the edge of an excavation or on a road shoulder, the machine could tip over, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Investigate the configuration and ground conditions of the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles, or banks from collapsing.
  • Page 21: Restriction Of Attachment Installation

    SAFETY Restriction of Attachment Installation Do not install an attachment which exceeds specified weight for the machine structure. Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Machines • For jobs involving multiple machines, provide signals commonly known by all personnel involved. Also, appoint a signal person to coordinate the job site.
  • Page 22: Drive Machine Safely

    SAFETY Drive Machine Safely • Before driving the machine, always confirm that the travel levers/pedals direction corresponds to the direction you wish to drive. • Be sure to detour around any obstructions. • Avoid traveling over obstructions. Soil, fragments of rocks, and/or metal pieces may scatter around the machine.
  • Page 23 SAFETY • Be sure to fully pull up the ladder before traveling. • Be sure to thoroughly warm up the machine before ascending steep slopes. If hydraulic oil has not warmed up sufficiently, sufficient performance may not be obtained. • Before descending a slope, turn the travel mode switch to the SLOW position on level ground.
  • Page 24: Avoid Injury From Rollaway Accidents

    SAFETY Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents • Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount or stop a moving machine. To avoid rollaways: 1. Select level ground when possible to park the machine. 2. Do not park the machine on a grade. 3.
  • Page 25: Avoid Injury From Back-Over And Swing Accidents

    SAFETY Avoid Injury from Back-Over and Swing Accidents • If any person is present near the machine when backing or swinging the upperstructure, the machine may hit or run over that person, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid back-over and swing accidents: •...
  • Page 26: Keep Person Clear From Working Area

    SAFETY Keep Person Clear from Working Area • A person around the operating machine may be hit severely by the swinging front attachment or counterweight, be caught in other objects, and/or be struck by flying objects, resulting in serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 27: Avoid Tipping

    SAFETY Avoid Tipping DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF TIPPING MACHINE --- SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES WILL RESULT MACHINE WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN YOU CAN JUMP FREE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT • The danger of tipping is always present when operating on a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 28: Dig With Caution

    SAFETY Dig with Caution • Accidental severing of underground cables or gas lines may cause an explosion and/or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Before digging, check the location of cables, gas lines, and water lines. • Keep the minimum distance required, by law, from cables, gas lines, and water lines.
  • Page 29: Precautions For Lightning

    SAFETY Precautions for Lightning • Lightning may strike the machine. If lightning comes close, immediately stop the operation, and take the following action. • When you are around the machine or operating cab- less machine, evacuate to a safe place far away from the machine.
  • Page 30 SAFETY Protect Against Flying Debris and Falling Object • During hammer operation, debris from earth, rock or metal may fly in all directions, resulting in a serious personal injury or death. • When driving the connecting pins in or out, wear goggle or safety glasses, hard hat and face shield.
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