Komatsu — GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE

. MAINTENANCE GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE PRECAUTION FOR FIRE: WARNING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION: WARNING WELDING INSTRUCTIONS: WARNING 4 - 5 Do not bring any flame close to fuel, oil, coola nt, or window washer fluid. There is danger that they m ay ignite an d cause a fire. Do not bring them close to any flame. If any o f these fluids is spilled, wipe it up immediately. Do not smoke or use any flame close to fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid. uel or oil. Do not start the engine when adding f Do not leave the machine when addin g fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid. Always check tha t no fluid has spilled during the filling operation.

caps securely to prevent any fuel or oil from spilling. n hot surfaces or on parts of the electrical system. spilled fuel and oil with a cloth. After adding fuel or oil, tighten all the caps securely to prevent any fuel or oil from spillin Be extremely careful not to spill fuel o n hot surfaces or on parts of the electrical system. After adding fuel or oil, wipe up all the After wiping up fuel or oil with a cloth, put the cloth and other flammable substances in t he specifi ed container, and store the container in a place whe re there is no danger of the contents catching fire . Use a non-flammable oil as the fluid fo r washing parts.

Do not use fuel, gasoline, or any ot her fluid th at may c atch fire. es or tubes that carry flammable fluids. in a place where there is good ventilation. Do not weld or use a gas cutter on pip Fuel and oil evaporate, so keep them Always store the fuel and oil in the sp ecified place and within the maximum specified am ount. Do not allow any unauthorized person to enter the area . When carrying out grinding operations or welding operations on the machine, move the m achine to a place w here there is no danger of any substance c atching fire. Do not to carry out any unauthorized modificat ion of the machine.

If the machine is modified, problems may occur w ith safety , and thi s may lead to serious personal injury. Befo re making any modification, always consult your Komat su distribut or. Consult your Komatsu distributor regardi ng modifications. If you carry out modifications with out consu lting anyone, the machine may not function properly a nd problems may occur with safety. All welding operations should be carried out by a qualified welder with the proper equipment. During welding ope rations, g as is generated, and there is danger of fire and ele ctrocution. Never allow any unqualified person to carry o ut welding operations. Turn off the engine starting switch. ously.

(3.3 ft) of the area to be welded. If grounding cable is connected near ruments may malfunction. Do not apply more than 200 V continu Connect grounding cable within 1 m instruments, connectors, etc., the inst If a seal or bearing happens to come b etween the part being welded and grounding point , change t he grounding point to avoid such parts. r the hydraulic cylinders as the grounding point. d portion. Do not use the area around the pins o Sparks will cause damage to the plate