Check And Clean Around The Engine - Hitachi ZAXIS 135US-5B Operator's Manual

14. Open the right access cover and secure the cover with
rod.
15. Remove the filter cartridges of engine oil filter (6) by
turning it counterclockwise with the filter wrench.
16. Clean the filter gasket contact area on the engine.
17. Pour new oil into the new cartridge, being careful not to
let it overflow. Then, apply a thin layer of clean oil to the
cartridge gasket (O-ring).
18. Install new filter (6). Turn the filter cartridge clockwise by
hand until the gasket touches the contact area. Be sure
not to damage the gasket when installing filter (6).
19. Tighten engine oil filter (6) 3/4 to 1 turn more using the
filter wrench. Be careful not to overtighten.
20. Remove the oil filler cap. Fill the engine with
recommended oil. Check that oil level is between the
circle marks on the dipstick after 15 minutes.
21. Install the oil filler cap.
22. Start the engine. Run the engine at slow idle for 5
minutes.
23. Check that the engine oil pressure indicator on the
monitor panel goes out immediately. If not, stop the
engine immediately and find the cause.
24. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key switch.
25. Check for any leakage at the drain plug.
26. Check oil level on the dipstick and add or drain oil
to maintain proper oil level. (The oil level should be
between the upper and lower limit marks on the
dipstick.) (Refer to 7-24)
IMPORTANT:
 When filling new oil, take care not to allow foreign
matter to enter the engine.
 Do not re-use cartridge element (6).
 An incorrect engine oil level may cause trouble
on the engine. Even if the engine oil level exceeds
the upper limit, control the oil level to the proper
quantity before starting the engine.
 Do not overtighten the engine oil pan mounting
bolts of ZX135US-5B machine Failure to do so may
damage the packing seal.

Check and Clean Around the Engine

----- As required
IMPORTANT: Check for flammable objects in the area
around the engine and clean that area.
When the machine is operated in dusty areas, refer to "9-1
Maintenance Under Special Environmental Conditions".
MAINTENANCE
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7-27
ZX135US-5B
ZX225US-5B, 225USLC-5B
M1U4-07-038
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MDCN-07-016