Change Axle Oil - Hitachi ZW 310-6 Operator's Manual

Change Axle Oil

--- every 2000 hours
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WARNING: Be cautious about the following items.
 Starting repair work immediately after operation
may cause burns. Wait for oil temperature to
lower.
 Lock the front and rear chassis with the
articulation stopper (lock bar).
 When working under the raised lift arm, be sure
to avoid accidental injury or death by placing
a safety column or stand under the lift arm to
support it.
IMPORTANT: Do not use axle oils other than those
listed in the "Axle Oil".
Change Axle Oil
1. Park the machine following the same procedures as
described on page 7-7 for preparation of inspection/
maintenance work.
2. Install articulation stopper to the front and rear of
the chassis by following the procedures described on
page 7-9.
3. Clean the vicinity around drain plug (1) and the oil
drain plug hole.
4. Arrange a container of 50 liters (13 gallons) capacity
to receive the drain oil.
5. Remove drain plug (1) to drain the oil.
6. Securely tighten drain plug (1).
7. Refill the specified amount of oil through oil level
plug (2) hole.
Front
48 liters (12.7 gallons)
IMPORTANT: It takes time for oil to fully lubricate the
overall front axle. After installing the plug, operate
the machine slowly for several minutes. Then, stop
the engine and check the axle for any oil leaks.
8. Check the oil level. (Refer to Check Axle Oil Level.)
MAINTENANCE
Rear
48 liters (12.7 gallons)
7-39
1
Front Axle
1
Rear Axle
2
Front Axle
2
Rear Axle
M4GB-07-035
M4GB-07-036
M4GB-07-037
M4GB-07-038