Hitachi ZW 550-6 Operator's Manual page 7

Circulation/Fresh Air Switch ..............................................1-118
Defroster Switch ....................................................................1-118
Cab Heater Operation .........................................................1-119
Cooling Operation ................................................................1-120
Defroster Operation .............................................................1-121
Cool Head/Warm Feet Operation ....................................1-121
Tips for Optimal Air Conditioner Usage .............................1-122
For Rapid Cooling .................................................................1-122
When Windows Become Fogged ....................................1-122
Off-Season Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................1-122
Adjusting Operator's Seat (Air Suspension Type
Seat) ...........................................................................................1-123
Components Name ..............................................................1-123
Rear Tray ........................................................................................1-124
Electric Power Output (Option) .............................................1-124
Fuse Box .........................................................................................1-125
Fuse Box A ...............................................................................1-126
Fuse Box B ................................................................................1-126
Hot/Cool Box ................................................................................1-127
Tray and Drink Holder ...............................................................1-127
Cab ...................................................................................................1-128
Front Interior Light .....................................................................1-130
Rear Interior Light ......................................................................1-130
Sun Visor ........................................................................................1-131
Emergency Exit Hammer .........................................................1-131
Coat/Hat Hook .............................................................................1-131
Upper Switch Panel (Option) ..................................................1-132
Rotary Light Switch (Option) ..................................................1-132
Outside Rear View Mirror .........................................................1-133
Inside Rear View Mirror ............................................................1-133
Cab Door ........................................................................................1-133
Door Open/Close Lever ............................................................1-134
Window Open/Close Levers ...................................................1-134
Battery Disconnect Switch .....................................................1-135
Switch Operation ..................................................................1-136
Articulation Stopper (Lock Bar) .............................................1-137
Towing Pin ....................................................................................1-138
Inspection/Maintenance Access Covers ............................1-139
Rear Grille ......................................................................................1-140
Steps................................................................................................1-141
Tool Box .........................................................................................1-141
Vandal-Resistant Devices.........................................................1-142
BREAK-IN ....................................................................... 2-1
Break-in Period for New Machine ..............................................2-1
Work Mode for Break-in ................................................................2-1
OPERATING THE ENGINE .............................................. 3-1
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting ....................................3-1
Check Before Starting ....................................................................3-3
Starting Engine ................................................................................3-6
Starting in Cold Weather...............................................................3-8
Preheating ....................................................................................3-8
Check After Starting .......................................................................3-9
Check Monitor Operation .......................................................3-9
Check Engine Noise and Exhaust Gas Color .....................3-9
Using Booster Batteries .............................................................. 3-10
CONTENTS
Warm Up .......................................................................................... 3-12
Cold Weather Warm Up .............................................................. 3-13
Stopping Engine ........................................................................... 3-15
MOVING THE MACHINE ................................................ 4-1
Driving the Machine .......................................................................4-1
Precautions for Starting to Move .........................................4-1
Starting to Move ..............................................................................4-2
Shift Range of Auto Transmission ........................................4-5
Power Mode Selector ...............................................................4-6
Shift Change Delay Mode .......................................................4-6
Parking Brake Switch ......................................................................4-7
Drive Speed Change (Manual Shift) .........................................4-8
Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction ..........................4-8
Steering ...............................................................................................4-9
Secondary Steering (Option) ................................................... 4-10
Emergency Stop and Restart of Operation ......................... 4-11
Precautions for Traveling ........................................................... 4-12
Operating in Water or on Soft Ground ............................ 4-13
Precautions for Driving on Slopes .......................................... 4-14
Precautions to be Taken if Machine Failure Occurs .......... 4-15
Stop ................................................................................................... 4-16
Parking ............................................................................................. 4-18
Emergency Stopping .................................................................. 4-19
When the Engine has Stalled During Operation ......... 4-19
Auto Brake ....................................................................................... 4-20
OPERATING THE MACHINE ........................................... 5-1
Loading Control Levers .................................................................5-1
Fingertip Control Type .............................................................5-1
Loading Multi-Function Joystick Lever (Option) ............5-3
Control Lever Lock ..........................................................................5-4
Control Lever Lock Operation ...............................................5-4
Declutch Position Switch ..............................................................5-5
Adjustment of Bucket Auto Leveler ..........................................5-6
Adjustment of Bucket Angle Switch .........................................5-8
Adjustment of Dual Lift Arm Auto Leveler .......................... 5-10
Auto Idling Stop ............................................................................ 5-11
Auto Idling Stop Operating Condition ............................ 5-12
Aftertreatment Device Manual Regeneration ................... 5-13
Manual Regeneration Procedure ...................................... 5-13
Before Operation .......................................................................... 5-16
Precautions for Operation ......................................................... 5-16
Ensure Safety When Operating on Road Shoulders ........ 5-16
Avoid Overloading ....................................................................... 5-17
Avoid Rapid Steering Changes and/or Sudden
Braking ........................................................................................ 5-17
Avoid Operation with Loads on Only One Side ................. 5-17
Excavation ....................................................................................... 5-18
Loading Accumulated Soil................................................... 5-18
Digging and Loading Level Ground ................................. 5-19
Grading ............................................................................................ 5-20
Loading ............................................................................................ 5-21
Load and Carrying Method ................................................. 5-21
Loader and Dump Truck Combination Method ........... 5-22
V-Shape Loading ..................................................................... 5-22
I-Shape Loading ...................................................................... 5-22