Hitachi EX5500-5 Excavator Operator's Manual
306 pages · Publication EM18B-1-1
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- Models
- EX5500-5
- Serial coverage
- SN 000501 and up
- Manual type
- Operator's Manual
- Pages
- 306
- Publication
- EM18B-1-1
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 22 sections, 82 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 304 KB)
General39 topics
- SAFETY Prevent Battery Explosions «00.00.00
- Recognize Safety Information
- Understand Signal Words «0.0.0
- Follow Safety Instructions
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Protect Against Noise
- Inspect MaChine
- Use Handholds and Steps
- Fasten Your Seat Belt
- Handle Starting Aide Safety
- Move and Operate Machine Safely
- Operate only from Operator’ s Seat
- Jump Starting 0
- Keep Riders Off Machine
- Investigate Job Site Beforehand
- Protect Against Falling Stones and Debris
- Multiple Numbers of Machines
- Confirm Direction of Machine to be Driven
- Drive Machine Safely
- Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents
- Avoid Injury from Back-Over Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- and Swing Accidents
- AVOId Tipping
- Never Undercut a High Bank
- Dig with Caution 0.0.0
- Operate with Caution
- Object Handling
- Protect Against Flying Debris
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Warn Others of Service Work
- Support Machine Propertly
- Stay Clear of Moving Parts
- Prevent Parts from Flying
- Store Attachments Safely
- Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically eee seereteteneeeeee
- Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
- Evacuating in Case of Fire
- Beware of Exhaust FUM6S
- Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Emergency Engine Stop Indicator
Blower Operation without ee eseseeeeeseseteenene Cooling 1°24 Towing Machine a Short Distance1 topic
- OF Heating
Digital Clock Radio Setting Operation Procedure1 topic
- s Seat Adjustment
Drive the Machine Carefully19 topics
- Engine Oil Level oo
- Change Engine Oil
- Replace Engine Oil Filters
- Travel Reduction Gear
- Inspection and Maintenance
- of Hydraulic Equipment
- Change Hydraulic Oil
- Check Hoses and Lines
- E. Fuel System
- Drain Fuel Tank Sump
- Check Coolant Level
- Check DCA4 Concentration in Coolant .. 7-88 Working Range (Loading Shovel)
- Replace the Coolant Filter
- Clean Radiator Interior
- Clean Radiator Core «0.0.0
- Check Fan Belt for Wear
- Check Refrigerant Quantity
- Check Compressor Belt Tension
- Seasonal Maintenance
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This is an operator's manual
Here's how it compares to the other manual types.
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
Factory manual, 306 pages
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