Operator’s Manual EX5500-s Hydraulic Excavator HITACHIINTRODUCTION Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or machine damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the ma- chine when you sell it. This machine is of metric design. Measurements in this manual are metric. Use only metric hardware and tools as specified, + SI Units (International System of Units) are used in this manual For reference MKS system units and English units are also indicated in parentheses after the Si units Example : 24.5 MPa (250 kgf/cm?) Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel. Write product identification numbers in the Machine Numbers section. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. If this manual is kept on the machine, also file the identification numbers in a secure place off the machine, Warranty is provided as a part of Hitachi's support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate which you should have received from your dealer. This warranty provides you the assurance that Hitachi will back its products when defects occur within the warranty period. In some circumstances, Hitachi also provides field improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused or modified to change its performance beyond the original fac- tory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied. Setting fuel delivery above specifications or otherwise overpower ing machines will result in such action. Moreover, when replacement parts are required, be sure to use genuine Hitachi parts. Failure to do so may result in voiding the warranty and/or denial of field im- provements. The Yellow Pages in this operator's manual con- tain IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Read these pages thoroughly and familiarize your- self with the safety standards and recommenda- tions set forth in these yellow pages of the manual. Follow all safety instructions prior to and while operating the excavator. Only qualified, experienced operators officially censed (according to local law) should be allowed. to operate the machine. Moreover, only officially licensed personnel should be allowed to inspect/service the machine. Prior to operating this machine in a country other than a country ofits intended use, it may be necessary to make modifications to it so that it complies with the local standards (including safety standards) and re- Quirements of that particular country. Please do not operate this machine outside of the country of its in- tended use until such compliance has been confirmed. Please contact Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., * td. or any of our authorized distributor or dealer if you ‘ve any questions conceming compliance, All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice, COPYRIGHT ©2001, Hitachi Constucton Mactinery Co, Lid “Tokyo, Japan Aights resorvedINDEXCONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS SAFETY Recognize Safety Information... S41 Understand Signal Words. SA Follow Safety Instructions $2 Prepare for Emergencies SO Wear Protective Clothing $3 Protect Against Noise..... Inspect Machine Use Handholds and Steps Adjust the Operator's Seat Fasten Your Seat Belt Move and Operate Machine Safely.. Handle Starting Aide Safety $5 Operate only from Operator’ s Seat S6 Jump Starting... . Keep Riders Off Machine... Investigate Job Site Beforehand Protect Against Falling Stones and Debris Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Numbers of Machines. Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven.....S-8 Drive Machine Safely . 8-9 Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents.......S-10 Avoid Injury from Back-Over and Swing Accidents... Keep Person Clear from Working Area.......S-12 Never Peston Bucket Over Anyone. S42 Avoid Undercutting.... Avoid Tipping Never Undercut a Dig with Caution ... ' Operate with Caution. . S14 Avoid Power Lines.. Object Handling, Protect Against Flying Debris. Park Machine Safely...... Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires. Practice Safe Maintenance War Others of Service Work... Support Machine Properly. Stay Clear of Moving Parts Prevent Parts from Flying «0. Store Attachments Safely. igh Bank Prevent Burns... 7 Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically .......S-20 ‘Avoid High-Pressure Fluids $21 Prevent Fires... Evacuating in Gase of Fire. Beware of Exhaust Fumes.. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines. meet S24 Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids..... S24 Remove Paint before Welding or Heating S24 Prevent Battery Explosions... S25 Service Air Conditioning System Safely... S-25 Handle Chemical Products Safely... . $26 Dispose of Waste Properly. S-26 SAFETY SIGNS.. COMPONENTS NANE... HANDLING LADDER/EMERGENCY ROPE....... 1-2 Using Ladder... 12 Operating Ladder on the Ground ....nonene 13 Operating Ladder on the Upperstructure ......1-3 1-4 15 16 Emergency Escape.... Emergency Exit. Evacuating in Case of Fire. OPERATOR'S STATION Cab Features... Monitor Panel and Switch Panels (Left) Monitor Panel so Coolant Temperature Gauge. a Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge. 4 Tachometer, Fuel Gauge Alternator Indicator. Pump Transmission Oil Pressure Indicator. 1 Hydraulic Oil Level indicator (Waming).1 Fuel Level Indicator... 1 ‘Auto-Lubrication Indicator. 1 Engine Stop Indicator 1 Engine Waming Indicator ..nnnnnenneet Engine Oil Level Indicator. sod 1 1 1 1 Coolant Level Indicator Download Indicator... Hydraulic Oil Level indicator. Travel Mode Indicator (Slow Speed) . Travel Mode Indicator (Fast Speed)... Auto-Idle Indicator. . Prelub Indicator... AB Engine Oil Pressure Indicator (Waming). 1-16 Overheat indicator (Warming)... 1-16 Coolant Level Indicator (Warming)... 1-17 Fast Filling System Indicator ...ccoceue IAT Pump Contamination Indicator sat Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator... 147 Stop Valve Indicator (Waring) ........1-18 Emergency Engine Stop Indicator.........1-18 Ladder Position Indicator......... 1-18 ‘Switch Panel = 1-19 Wiper Switch 1-20CONTENTS Wiper Delay Selector Switch Washer Switch E Air Conditioners, Cooling. Heating . Dehumidifying and Heating Defrosting Blower Operation without Cooling or Heating... Ventilating the Cal Indicator Light Check Switch Level Check Switch . Buzzer Stop Switch. Engine Speed Control Lever Work Light Switch.. Dome Light Switch Engine Room Light Switch Entrance Light Switch... Travel Speed Switch... Auto-ldle Switch..... Fast-Filling System Switch Panel (Right) Emergency Engine Stop Switch Key SWIC one Hour Meter... Horn Switch Engine troubleshooting Switch. FM/AM Radio Operation «nn Digital Clock Setting Procedure... Operator’ s Seat Adjustment Seat Belt Gab Door Release Button .. Opening Cab Left Window.. BREAK-IN Observe Machine Closely Every 10 Hours or Each Shift... After the First 50 Hours. OPERATING THE ENGINE Inspect Machine Daly Before Starting Belore Starting Engine. Level Check, Starting the Engine. Starting in Cold Weather. Check Instruments after Starting Using Booster Batteries .. ‘Stopping the Engine. Emergency Engine Stop Switch. Engine Stop Switch : DRIVING THE MACHINE Drive the Machine Carefully. Steering the Machine Using Pedals... Steering the Machine Using Levers... Travel Speed Switch... Travel Alarm. Traveling... Operating on Soft Ground - Raise One Track Using Boom and AQM scau4-7 Towing Machine a Short Distance, Operating in Water or Mud Precautions For Traveling on Slopes... Parking the Machine on Slopes. Parking the Machine OPERATING THE MACHINE Control Lever (HITACHI Pattern Backhoe) Control Lever (ISO Patter Backhoe)... Control Lever (HITACHI Patter Loading Shovel)... Control Lever (ISO Pattern Loading Shovel). 54 Bucket Open-Close Pedals (Loading Shovel).. Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever Auto-idle. Warming-up Operation... Engine Speed Control Precautions for Operations Operate the Machine Safely. Operating Backhoe Grading Operation Avoid Abusive Operation... Operating Tips Avoid Swinging Bucket To Move Objects ....5-15 Loading Shovel Operation... : Prohibited Operation. Object Handiing....... Overnight Storage Instructions ....cnnn5-20 MAINTENANCE Correct Maintenance and Inspection Procedures. Check the Hour Meter Regularly. Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants. Prepare Machine for Maintenance. Access Covers. : Inspection/Maintenance Lights.. Use a Chain to Prevent Falling Accidents......7-7 Electric Pump. = Construction Outine Hydraulic System . Loading Shovel.. Backhoe Periodic Replacement of Parts. Maintenance Interval Guide. A. Greasing Loading Shovel Front Joint Pins 7-29 Backhoe Front Joint Pins...... 7-82