The Classic Machinery Network

Hey, I had an issue with the throttle controller on my zx35u hitachi. To make a long story short, it broke and I'm still figuring out how to fix it. It happened about 20 hours ago, and since then I have disconnected the throttle control cable (electronically controlled) and used a cable-tie to posit...

I'm pretty sure I've got the manuals for that machine

Thanks for the reply, Jeremy. The local service tech is willing to bring out a computer to plug into the hitachi and read/reset the code. His price is 150/hr and he charges from the moment that he leaves the shop, which is about an hour and a half from my house. That is to say -- it's going to cost ...

Hey guys, simple question. 2011 hitachi zx35u-3 mini-excavator (4tons). Was running fine, and then the throttle dial/switch became unresponsive. Machine would start right up with the key, but it would idle around half-throttle and turning the engine-speed-dial had no affect. Took apart the right ign...