MAINTENANCE CORRECT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES Learn how to service your machine correctly. Follow the cor- rect maintenance and inspection procedures shown in this manual. Inspect machine daily before starting. • Check controls and instruments. • Check coolant, fuel and oil levels. • Check for leaks, kinked, frayed or damaged hoses and lines. • Walk around machine checking general appearance, noise, heat, etc. • Check for loose or missing parts. SA-005 If there is any problem with your machine, repair it before op- erating or contact your authorized dealer. IMPORTANT: Use only recommended fuel and lubri- cants. Be sure to use only genuine Hitachi parts.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death and/or machine breakdown. Use only genuine HITACHI parts. Failure to use recommended fuel, lubri- cants, and genuine Hitachi parts will result in loss of Hitachi product warranty. Never adjust engine governor or hydraulic system relief valve. Protect electrical parts from water and steam. Never disassemble electrical components such as main controller, sensors, etc. 7-1