Hitachi EX1200-5C Excavator Operator's Manual
295 pages · Publication EM18E-EN1-1
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- Models
- EX1200-5C
- Serial coverage
- SN 002001 and up
- Manual type
- Operator's Manual
- Pages
- 295
- Publication
- EM18E-EN1-1
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 264 topics. See sample pages (PDF, 547 KB)
- Recognize Safety Information
- Understand Signal Words
- Follow Safety Instructions
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Wear Protective Clothing
- Protect Against Noise
- Inspect Machine
- General Precautions for Cab
- Use Handholds and Steps
- Adjust the Operator’s Seat
- Fasten Your Seat Belt
- Move and Operate Machine Safely
- Operate Only from Operator’s Seat
- Jump Starting
- Keep Riders Off Machine
- Investigate Job Site Beforehand
- Protect Against Falling Stones and Debris
- Numbers of Machines
- Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven
- Drive Machine Safely
- Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents
- and Swing Accidents
- Keep Person Clear from Working Area
- Never Position Bucket Over Anyone
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- Avoid Undercutting
- Avoid Tipping
- Never Undercut a High Bank
- Dig with Caution
- Operate with Caution
- Avoid Power Lines
- Object Handling
- Protect Against Flying Debris
- Park Machine Safely
- Handle Fluids Safely Avoid Fires
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Warn Others of Service Work
- Support Machine Properly
- Stay Clear of Moving Parts
- Prevent Parts from Flying
- Store Attachments Safely
- Prevent Burns
- Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically
- Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Evacuating in Case of Fire
- Beware of Exhaust Fumes
- Precautions for Welding and Grinding
- Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- Flammable Fluids
- Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- Prevent Battery Explosions
- Service Air Conditioning System Safely
- Handle Chemical Products Safely
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- SAFETY SIGNS
- COMPONENTS NAME
- GETTING ON/OFF THE MACHINE
- Emergency Rope (Elevated Cab)
- Cab Features
- Monitor Panel
- Coolant Temperature Gauger
- Fuel Gauge
- Fuel Level Indicator
- Alternator Indicator
- Engine Exhaust Temperature Indicator
- Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator
- Engine Warning Indicator
- Coolant Level Indicator
- Engine Stop Indicator
- Auto-Lubrication Indicator
- Engine Oil Level Indicator (Warning)
- Indicator (Warning)
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
- Preheat Indicator
- Download Indicator
- Overheat Indicator
- Air Filter Restriction Indicator
- Lubrication Mode Indicator
- Display
- Auto-Idle Indicator
- Quick Idle Indicator
- Switch Panel 1
- Display Selection Switch
- Hour Meter
- Trip Meter 1 And Trip Meter 2
- Set Switch
- Lubrication Mode Switch
- Switch Panel 2
- Engine Control Dial
- Auto-Idle Switch
- Power Mode Switch
- Travel Mode Switch
- Work Light Switch
- Wiper/Washer Switch
- Right Console
- Key Switch
- (Auto-Lubrication Timer Switch)
- Heavy Lift Switch
- Boom Mode Switch
- Auto Air Conditioner
- Cab Heater Operation
- Cooling Operation
- Defroster Operation
- Tips for Optimal Air Conditioner Usage
- Left Console
- Preheat Switch
- Step Light Switch
- AM/FM Radio Operation
- Digital Clock Setting Procedure
- Rear Console
- Engine Diagnostic Switch
- Buzzer and Buzzer Stop Switch
- Travel Alarm Stop Switch (Optional)
- Quick Idle Switch
- Horn Switch
- Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever
- Cab Light
- Fuse Box (Left)
- Fuse Box (Right)
- Cab Door Release Lever
- Opening Cab Door Window
- Emergency Exit
- Hazard Warning Lamp --- Location
- Extinguisher --- If Equipped
- Emergency Exit (Elevated Cab)
- Adjusting The Seat
- Adjusting Console Height
- Seat Belt
- Observe Engine Operation Closely
- Every 10 Hours or Daily
- After the First 50 Hours
- Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
- Before Starting Engine
- Level Check
- Starting the Engine in Oradinary Temperature
- Starting the Engine in Cold Weather
- Check Instruments After Starting
- Using Booster Batteries
- Stopping the Engine
- Drive the Machine Carefully
- Steering the Machine Using Pedals
- Steering the Machine Using Levers
- Travel Alarm (Optional)
- Traveling
- Operating on Soft Ground
- Raise One Track Using Boom and Arm
- Towing Machine a Short Distance
- Operating in Water or Mud
- Precautions for Traveling on Slopes
- Parking the Machine on Slopes
- Parking the Machine
- Control Lever (ISO Pattern Backhoe)
- Control Lever (ISO Pattern Loading Shovel)
- Bucket Open-Close Pedals (Loading Shovel)
- Control Lever (HITACHI Pattern Backhoe)
- Shovel)
- Auto-Idle
- Quick Idle
- Engine Speed Control
- Power Mode
- E (Economy) Mode
- P (Power) Mode
- S/P (Super Power) Mode
- Heavy Lift
- Precautions for Operations
- Operate the Machine Safely
- Operating Backhoe
- Grading Operation
- Avoid Abusive Operation
- Operating Tips
- Select Correct Track Shoes
- Loading Shovel Operation
- Prohibited Operation
- Object Handling --- If Equipped
- Overnight Storage Instructions
- Transportation
- and Inspection Procedures
- Check the Hour Meter Regularly
- Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
- Prepare Machine for Maintenance
- Hood and Access Covers
- Use Electrical Outlet
- Construction Outline
- Hydraulic System
- Loading Shovel
- Backhoe
- EX1200-5C Electlical Circuit Diagram
- Periodic Replacement of Parts
- Maintenance Interval Guide
- A. Greasing
- Front Joint Pins
- Swing Bearing
- Swing Internal Gear
- B. Engine
- Engine Oil Level
- Change Engine Oil
- Replace Engine Oil Main Filters
- Replace Engine Oil Bypass Filter
- Check Injection Nozzle
- Inspect Bolts and Nuts Outside Engine
- Inspect and Adjust Valve Clearance
- Check Fuel Injection Timing
- Check Starter and Alternator
- Check Turbocharger
- C. Transmission
- Pump Transmission
- Swing Reduction Gear
- Travel Reduction Gear
- D. Hydraulic System
- of Hydraulic Equipment
- Check Hydraulic Oil Level
- Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump
- Change Hydraulic Oil
- Suction Filter Cleaning
- Replace Drain Filter Element
- Replace Full-Flow Filter
- Replace Pilot Oil Filter Element
- Check Hoses and Lines
- Hydraulic Fittings
- E. Fuel System
- Drain Fuel Tank Sump
- Drain Water Separator Filter Sediment
- Replace Water Separator Filter
- Replace Fuel Filter
- Check Fuel Hoses
- F. Air Cleaner
- Clean the Air Cleaner Outer Element
- and Inner Elements
- G. Cooling System
- Check Coolant Level
- Check Fan Belt for Wear
- Change Coolant
- Clean Radiator Core and Oil Cooler Core
- Clean Inter Cooler Front Screen
- H. Air Conditioner
- Ventilation Air Filter
- Recirculation Air Filter
- Check Refrigerant Quantity
- Check Compressor Belt Tension
- Clean Condenser Core
- Check Tightening Torque
- Seasonal Maintenance
- Electrical System
- Replace Batteries
- Replacing Fuses
- J. Miscellaneous
- Check Bucket Teeth
- Change Bucket (Buckhoe)
- Check and Replace Seat Belt
- Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level
- Check Track Sag
- Auto-Lubrication System
- and Nuts
- Environmental Conditions
- Storing the Machine
- Removing the Machine from Storage
- Engine
- Mode Selection
- Control Levers
- Specifications
- Working Range (Backhoe)
- Working Range (BE Backhoe)
- Working Range (Loading Shovel)
- Backhoe Shoe Types and Applications
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operator's manual (295 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 546 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 78: OPERATOR’S STATION
- Specifications, page 142: TRANSPORTING
- Maintenance, page 170: LUBRICATOR
- Foldout diagram, page 156: EX1200-5 ELECTLICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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