Operating In Water Or On Soft Ground - Hitachi ZW 370-6 Operator's Manual

Operating in Water or on Soft Ground

IMPORTANT: If the axles, transmission, etc. should
become submerged under water to the point that
water enters into them, they must be reconditioned
immediately, otherwise the inner gears may wear
excessively, or the machine may become damaged.
Contact your nearest authorized dealer for inspection
and maintenance.
 Do not submerge the front and rear axles, transmission,
or front and rear propeller shafts in water or mud. Avoid
operating in water as much as possible.
 If operating in water or mud is unavoidable, do not allow
the machine to be submerged deeper than allowable
depth (A) (up to the bottom of the axle housing). Reduce
the allowable depth in case the river bed is feared to be
rugged or water is flowing fast.
 When operating on muddy ground, mud can easily
accumulate on the chassis even if the chassis is not
heavily submerged in mud. Check regularly and clean as
necessary.
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NOTE: After operation is complete, be sure to wash and
lubricate all areas which were submerged.
MOVING THE MACHINE
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