3. INTRODUCTION 3.1 INTENDED USE This Komatsu BULLDOZER is designed to be used mainly for the following work. l Dozing l Felling trees, removing stumps l Cutting into hard or frozen ground or ditching l Pushing l Ripping See the section “12.16 WORK POSSIBLE USING BULL DOZER” for further details.
3.2 FEATURES l Increase in production through use of lock-up torque converter l Big increase in durability of undercarriage l Simplification of inspection and maintenance through use of monitoring system and centralization of maintenance on one side l Improvement in operator comfort through use of large cab 3.3 BREAKING IN THE MACHINE NOTICE Before operating the machine for the first time, check that there is coolant in the radiator. If the machine-is delivered with no coolant in the radiator, flush the inside of the radiator thoroughly with tap water, then fill the radiator with coolant. Your Komatsu machine has been thoroughly adjusted and tested before shipment.
However, operating the machine under severe conditions at the beginning can adversely affect the performance and shorten the machine life. Be sure to break in the machine for the initial 100 hours (as indicated by the service meter.) During breaking in: l Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up. l Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds. l Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, sudden steering and sudden stops except in cases of emergency. The precautions given in this manual for operating, maintenance, and safety procedures are only those that apply when this product is used for the specified purpose.
If the machine is used for a purpose that is not listed in this manual, Komatsu cannot bear any responsibility for safety. All consideration of safety in such operations is the responsibility of the user. Operations that are prohibited in this manual must never be carried out under any circumstances. o-3