INTRODUCTION 3. INTRODUCTION 3.1 INTENDED USE This WHEEL LOADER is designed to be used mainly for the following work: ! Digging ! Leveling ! Pushing ! Loading For details of the operating procedures, see "12.13 WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER" on page 2-46 3.2 FEATURES ! Curved glass and improved sealing for reduced noise, low vibration cab. ! Console and steering post with unencumbered foot area providing the same comfortable feeling as in an automobile ! Maintenance-free, wet-type disc parking brake (acts also as emergency brake). ! One-touch panel control and air conditioner with new refrigerant installed. !
Full fender system installed to help prevent mud or water from splashing on or around the machine. ! Light touch lever operations through use of electrical transmission control lever ! Pleasant operators compartment with low vibration and noise levels ! Large gull-wing side panels and a rear grill that opens fully for ease of maintenance ! Large safety lock lever for work equipment to ensure that operator does not forget to apply safety lock ! New engine that meets exhaust gas emission of 96 EPA & carb. 3.3 BREAKING IN A NEW MACHINE Your 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: ! After starting, let the engine idle for 5 minutes to allow proper engine warm-up prior to actual operation. ! Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds. ! Avoid sudden starts or acceleration, unnecessarily abrupt stops and sharp steering 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 America International Company 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 circumstance. 0-4