Hitachi ZAXIS 240F-3 Log Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Hitachi ZAXIS 240F-3 Log Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Division: Hitachi
Product Lines: Log Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: ZAXIS240F-3
Series: ZAXIS-3 SERIES
Serial: (Serial number not provided)
Additional Information: For complete service information also see: PC10052, T231528
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Hitachi ZAXIS 240F-3 Log Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 7
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 11
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 11
Safety—General Precautions 12
Recognize Safety Information 12
Follow Safety Instructions 12
Operate Only If Qualified 12
Wear Protective Equipment 12
Inspect Machine 13
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 13
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 13
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 14
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 14
Prevent Fires 15
In Case of Machine Fire 15
Clean Debris from Machine 15
Prevent Battery Explosions 16
Handle Chemical Products Safely 16
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 16
Prepare for Emergencies 17
Control Pattern 17
Safety—Operating Precautions 18
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 18
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 18
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 18
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 18
Operate Machine Safely 18
Avoid Work Site Hazards 19
Keep Riders Off Machine 19
Use Care When Swinging Machine 20
Travel Safely 20
Operate Booms With Care 20
Avoid Power Lines 21
Avoid Backover Accidents 21
Avoid Machine Tip Over 21
Operating On Slopes 22
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 22
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 22
Inspect and Maintain Operator Protective Structures and Guards 23
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 24
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 24
Service Machines Safely 24
Service Cooling System Safely 24
Prevent Acid Burns 25
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 25
Make Welding Repairs Safely 26
Drive Metal Pins Safely 26
Safety—Safety Signs 27
Safety Signs 27
Operation—Operator’s Station 29
Pedals, Levers, and Panels 29
Control Lever Switches—Live Heel Grapple 29
Control Lever Switches—Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 30
Control Lever Switches—Butt-N-Top Grapple 30
Monitor Panel 31
Monitor Panel Functions 31
Front Switch Panel 32
Front Switch Panel Functions 33
Switch Panel 34
Pilot Shutoff Lever 35
Power Boost Button 35
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch 35
Seat Heater Switch—If Equipped 36
Reversing Cooling Fan Switch—If Equipped 36
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Side Entry Cab 36
Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit—Side Entry Cab 38
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Rear Entry Cab 38
Operating the AM/FM Radio 38
Side Entry Cab Door Handles 39
Rear Entry Cab Door Handles 39
Opening Side Windows 40
Secondary Exit 40
Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat 41
Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped 42
Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height 44
Fire Extinguisher 44
Hydraulic Oil Tank Pressure Vent—If Equipped 44
Operation—Operating the Machine 46
Before Starting Work 46
Operator’s Daily Machine Check Before Starting 46
Starting Engine 46
Timer Operation 48
Preset Timer for Heater Start 48
Cold Weather Warm-Up 48
Travel Pedals and Levers 49
Control Levers—Live Heel Grapple 51
Control Levers—Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 51
Control Levers—Butt-N-Top Grapple 52
Control Lever Pattern Operation—Live Heel Grapple 53
Control Lever Pattern Operation-Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 54
Control Lever Pattern Operation-Butt-N-Top Grapple 54
Operating In Water and Mud 55
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 55
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped 56
Parking the Machine 56
Loading Machine On Trailer 57
Cab Tilting Procedure 57
Towing Machine 58
Tiedown Points 59
Machine Recovery 59
Maintenance—Machine 60
Diesel Fuel 60
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 60
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 60
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 61
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 61
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 62
Hydraulic Oil 63
Swing Gear Case, Travel Gear Case and Pump Gear Case Oils 66
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivots, Swing Bearing, and Swing Gear Grease 66
Cab and Riser Tilt Power Pack Oil 66
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 67
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 68
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 69
Supplemental Coolant Additives 69
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 70
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 70
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 71
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 73
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 73
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 73
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 73
Open Access Doors for Service 73
Open Engine Cover for Service 74
Fuel Tank 74
Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System 74
Maintenance—As Required 78
Drain Water Separators 78
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 78
Clean Fuel Suction Screen 79
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 79
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 79
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve 80
Clean Air Inlet Screen and Cooling Package 80
Check Track Sag 81
Adjust Track Sag 82
Check Coolant 82
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 84
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints 84
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level 84
Check Engine Oil Level 88
Check Coolant Level 88
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 89
Lubricate Swing Bearing 89
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 89
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 90
Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level 90
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump 90
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level 92
Clean Primary Air Cleaner Element 92
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 94
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level 95
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 97
Take Engine Oil Sample 97
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 98
Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear 98
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 99
Replace Fuel Prefilter Element 100
Replace Fuel Main Filter Element 100
Check Air Intake Hoses 100
Clean Cab Fresh Air and Recirculating Air Filters—Side Entry Cab 100
Take Fluid Samples 101
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 103
Change Swing Gear Case Oil 103
Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Oil Filter 103
Replace Pilot Oil Filter 105
Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 107
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 108
Inspect Fan Belt 108
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 109
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve 110
Check Coolant 110
Replace Fuel Tank Breather (S N 240073— ) 111
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 112
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Based Oil, Clean Suction Screen 112
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 114
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 114
Change Travel Gear Case Oil 114
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 115
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Free Oil, Clean Suction Screen 115
Replace Hydraulic Cap Breather Element—If Equipped 117
Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter—If Equipped 117
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 119
Drain Cooling System 119
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 120
Miscellaneous—Machine 121
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 121
Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt 121
Bleed Fuel System 122
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump 123
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 123
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 123
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 123
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 124
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 125
Using Battery Charger 126
Replacing Batteries 126
Adding 12—Volt Accessories 127
Replacing Fuses 127
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 131
Welding On Machine 132
Clean Machine Regularly 132
Check and Clean Windshield Regularly 132
Track Sag General Information 133
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 133
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 134
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 136
Operational Checkout 136
Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check 136
Operational Checks—Key Switch OFF, Engine OFF 136
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine OFF 137
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine ON Checks 145
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 179
Troubleshooting Procedure 179
Engine 179
Electrical System 182
Front Attachments Electrical Controls 185
Hydraulic System 185
Miscellaneous—Storage 188
Prepare Machine for Storage 188
Monthly Storage Procedure 188
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 190
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 190
Record Engine Serial Number 190
Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers 190
Record Swing Motor Serial Number 190
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 191
Keep Proof of Ownership 191
Keep Machines Secure 191
Miscellaneous—Specifications 193
Zaxis 240F-3 Engine Specifications 193
Zaxis 240F-3 Drain and Refill Capacities 193
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple Machine Specifications 193
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Valve-in-Head Grapple Machine Specifications 195
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Working Ranges 198
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Valve-in-Head Working Ranges 198
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple—Lift Capacity, kg (lb) 199
Zaxis 240F-3 Log Loader Valve-In-Head Grapple—Lift Capacity, kg (lb) 200
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Section 1-1 11
Section 1-2 12
Section 1-3 18
Section 1-4 24
Section 1-5 27
Section 2-1 29
Section 2-2 46
Section 3-1 60
Section 3-2 73
Section 3-3 78
Section 3-4 84
Section 3-5 89
Section 3-6 90
Section 3-7 98
Section 3-8 103
Section 3-9 112
Section 3-10 114
Section 3-11 115
Section 3-12 119
Section 4-1 121
Section 4-2 136
Section 4-3 179
Section 4-4 188
Section 4-5 190
Section 4-6 193
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