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    Hitachi EX 1 20–2 manual conversion kit

    Is it possible you could send me your number and I could give you a ring?
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    Hitachi EX 1 20–2 manual conversion kit

    Okay thanks. I’ll test all these. The machine is the 120–2. I repainted it. Everything works perfect before the controller got wet and all the wiring seems to being perfect shaved. It was only worked for about a week but none of the engine speed buttons work because it keeps blowing the fuse.
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    Hitachi EX 1 20–2 manual conversion kit

    I should note that the top computer still seems to be working. It’s the bottom computer that is fried with the manual kit. Do you get rid of both computers?
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    Hitachi EX 1 20–2 manual conversion kit

    Hi all. Unfortunately, I left the window open on my Hitachi during all the rain, and it looks like the lower computer unit (ECU/PCB – not sure of the correct name) has been water damaged. I’ll attach a couple of photos. It blows fuses 4 and 7 instantly, and the ECU starts smoking from the...
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    ZX 50 U bogging

    10000 h haven’t tried running off Jerry can not sure if it runs with the fuel cap off I assume it would no codes. I’ve owned this digger for a few months now and it’s been an ongoing problem. My next guest would be a relief valve sticking or something like that.
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    ZX 50 U bogging

    Hi all I have a 2002 Hitachi ZX 50 you same as the deer 50 ZTS. I have an odd problem going on where when it warms up after about an hour or so the engine will sometimes bog under hydraulic load, I checked the basics like fuel filter lift pump I Put new hydraulic fluid in it. Because it was...
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    Ex 120-2 quick coupler hosing

    Okay, thanks Will. That have constant pressure at it or will you need to curl the bucket for it to work?
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    Ex 120-2 quick coupler hosing

    Unfortunately, it’s ripped off. Here’s a photo.
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    Ex 120-2 quick coupler hosing

    Hi all wanting to put a quick coupler on my excavator but not sure where to get the hydraulic pressure to run the quick coupler valve. It is not a spring loaded quick coupler so I assume it needs pressure to stay shut and pressure to open If anyone has done this and would mind sharing some...
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    Hitachi EX 120–2 quick hitch hydraulic piping

    Okay thanks. Would you mind sending a video and a price for parts to my email? Thanks. [email protected]
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    Hitachi EX 120–2 quick hitch hydraulic piping

    hi all recently purchased a Hitachi EX 120–2 and I’m wondering if anyone knows if it’s possible to add a quick hitch to it I have the technical manual but it doesn’t seem to mention piping for a quick hitch wondering if anyone has done it and could give me a hand thanks
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