CONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS .........................................................................1 Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and SAFETY ...............................................................................................S-1 Recognize Safety Information.....................................................S-1 Understand Signal Words.............................................................S-1 Follow Safety Instructions............................................................S-2 Prepare for Emergencies...............................................................S-2 Wear Protective Clothing..............................................................S-3 Protect Against Noise.....................................................................S-3 Inspect Machine...............................................................................S-3 Tidy Up Inside Operator’s Space.................................................S-4 Use Handrails and Steps................................................................S-4 Never Ride Attachment.................................................................S-4 Adjust Operator’s Seat...................................................................S-5 Ensure Safety Before Rising from or Other Contamination.............................................................S-28 Precautions for Welding and Grinding..................................S-29 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines........................S-29 Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids....................................................................S-29 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating............................S-30 Prevent Battery Explosions........................................................S-30 Handle Chemical Products Safely...........................................S-31 Dispose of Waste Properly.........................................................S-31 SAFETY SIGNS ............................................................................S-33 COMPONENTS NAME .................................................................1-1 Leaving Operator’s Seat...........................................................S-5 Fasten Your Seat Belt......................................................................S-5 Move and Operate Machine Safely...........................................S-6 Operate Only from Operator’s Seat...........................................S-7 Jump Starting....................................................................................S-7 Keep Riders Off Machine...............................................................S-7 Precautions for Operations..........................................................S-8 Investigate Job Site Beforehand.................................................S-9 Equipment of OPG........................................................................S-10 Provide Signals for Jobs Involving OPERATOR’S STATION ...............................................................1-3 Pedals, Levers and Monitor Panel..............................................1-3 Switch Panel.................................................................................1-4 Key Switch.....................................................................................1-5 Monitor Panel....................................................................................1-6 Alternator Indicator...................................................................1-6 Fuel Level Indicator....................................................................1-6 Preheat Indicator........................................................................1-6 Overheat Indicator.....................................................................1-6 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator.................................................1-7 Hour Meter....................................................................................1-7 Fuel Gauge (ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3)............................................1-7 Fuel Gauge (ZX27-3)..................................................................1-7 Coolant Temperature Gauge (ZX27-3)................................1-7 Coolant Temperature Indicator.............................................1-7 Cab Heater Operation (Cab Equipped Machines)................1-8 Multiple Machines...................................................................S-10 Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven........................S-10 Drive Machine Safely...................................................................S-11 Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents..................................S-13 Avoid Injury from Back-over and Swing Accidents..........S-14 Keep Personnel Clear from Working Area............................S-15 Never Position Bucket Over Anyone......................................S-15 Avoid Undercutting.....................................................................S-15 Avoid Tipping.................................................................................S-16 Never Undercut a High Bank....................................................S-16 Dig with Caution...........................................................................S-17 Operate with Caution..................................................................S-17 Avoid Power Lines........................................................................S-17 Precautions for Lightning..........................................................S-18 Do Not Use for Craning Operations.......................................S-18 Protect Against Flying Debris...................................................S-18 Park Machine Safely.....................................................................S-19 Handle Fluids Safely−Avoid Fires............................................S-19 Safety Transporting......................................................................S-20 Practice Safe Maintenance........................................................S-21 Warn Others of Service Work....................................................S-22 Support Machine Properly........................................................S-22 Stay Clear of Moving Parts.........................................................S-23 Prevent Parts from Flying...........................................................S-23 Store Attachments Safely...........................................................S-24 Prevent Burns.................................................................................S-24 Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically........................................S-25 Avoid High-pressure Fluids.......................................................S-25 Prevent Fires...................................................................................S-26 Evacuating in Case of Fire..........................................................S-27 Beware of Exhaust Fumes..........................................................S-28 Heater Operation........................................................................1-8 Blower Operation.......................................................................1-8 Defroster Operation..................................................................1-8 Radio (ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3 Cab Equipped Machines)...........1-9 AM/FM Radio Operation (Cab Equipped Machine, When Genuine Radio is Installed)..................................................1-10 Part Name and Function.......................................................1-10 Radio Operation.......................................................................1-11 Tuning Procedure....................................................................1-11 Station Presetting Procedure..............................................1-12 Deletion of Preset Memory..................................................1-12 Clock Setting Procedure.......................................................1-12 Opening/Closing Cab Front Window (ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3 Cab Equipped Machines)......................................................1-13 Opening/Closing Cab Front Window (ZX27-3)..................1-14 Emergency Exit (ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3 Cab Equipped Machines)...................................................................................1-15 Emergency Exit (ZX27-3)............................................................1-16 Adjusting Operator’s Seat..........................................................1-17 Seat Fore-Aft Adjustment.....................................................1-17 Tool and Operator’s Manual Box.............................................1-18 Seat Belt...........................................................................................1-19 Cab Light (Cab Equipped Machines).....................................1-20 Cab Door Release Lever (ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3 Cab Equipped Machines)...............1-21 Cab Door Release Button (ZX27-3).........................................1-21