. FOREWORD NECESSARY INFORMATION NECESSARY INFORMATION When requesting service or ordering replacement parts, please inform your Komatsu distributor following items. 1 - 8 of the PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN), MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE This i s inside the console box on the left side of the operator's seat. The d esign of the nameplate differs a ccording to the territory. EPA REGULATIONS, ENGINE NUMBER PLATE The u sual plate and EPA plate are o n the left side face of the engine at the air inta ke manifold. EPA: Environmental Protection Agen cy, U.S.A.