17. GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE
Do not carry out any inspection and maintenance operation that is not given in this manual.
Perform maintenance work on hard, flat ground.
Check service meter
Check the service meter reading every day to see if the time has come for any necessary maintenance
to be carried out.
Komatsu genuine replacement parts:
Use Komatsu genuine parts specified in the parts list as replacement parts.
Komatsu genuine oils:
Use Komatsu genuine oils and grease. Choose oils and grease with proper viscosities specified for
ambient temperature.
Always use clean washer fluid:
Use automobile window washer fluid and be careful not to let any dirt get into it.
Clean oil and grease:
Use clean oil and grease. Also, keep containers of the oil and grease clean.
from oil and grease.
Keep foreign materials away
Keeping the machine clean:
Always keep the machine clean. This makes is easier to find parts causing
problems. Keep in particular
grease fittings, breathers and oil level gauges clean and avoid foreign matters from getting in them.
Be careful of hot water and oil:
Draining hot oils and coolants and removing their filters immediately after the engine stops are
hazardous. Allow the engine to cool.
If the oil has to be drained when it is cold, warm up the oil to a suitable temperature (approx. 20 - 40%)
before draining it.
Checking foreign materials in drained oil:
After oil is changed or filters are replaced, check the oil and filters for metallic particles and foreign
materials. If large quantities of metallic particles or foreign materials are found, consult your Komatsu
distributor.
Fuel strainer:
If your machine is equipped with a fuel strainer, do not remove it while fueling.
Oil change:
Check or change oils in the places where dust is scarce to keep foreign materials away from oils.
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