Change Engine Oil - Hitachi ZW 180-6 Operator's Manual

Change Engine Oil

--- every 500 hours
d
WARNING: Immediately after the machine has been
operated, all engine parts are hot. Wait for the engine
to cool before starting any maintenance work. Failure
to do so may cause severe burns.
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NOTE: Improper disposal of waste oil can threaten the
earth's environment and ecology.
Dispose the waste oil and filters in accordance with the local
regulation and/or law.
Be sure to replace the engine oil filter when changing the
engine oil at the same time.
1. Park the machine following the same procedures as
described on page 7-8 for preparation of inspection/
maintenance work.
2. Clean the areas around the drain plug and the oil filter.
3. Arrange a 40 liter (11 gallons)- capacity container to
receive the drain oil.
4. Remove drain plug (3) provided on the fuel tank side to
allow oil to drain.
5. Drain oil from the oil filter cartridge.
6. Allow oil to drain through a clean cloth to check that no
foreign matters such as metal pieces are included in the
oil.
7. Install a new oil filter.
(Refer to the descriptions for
Filter.)
8. Securely tighten drain plug (3).
MAINTENANCE
Replace Engine Oil
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3
Clean cloth
Container
MNEK-07-002
M4GB-07-020