3. INTRODUCTION 3.1 INTENDED USE This Komatsu BULLDOZER is designed to be used mainly for the following work. l Dozing l Cutting into hard or frozen ground or ditching. See the section “12.10 WORK POSSIBLE USING BULLDOZER” for further details. l Smoothing 3.2 FEATURES l Wide versatility due to installation of power angle/power tilt blade (D58E-IB, D58P-IB). l Superb operator comfort, durability and stylish design l High torque rise, low fuel consumption engine installed l Excellent fuel efficiency achieved through use of hydroshift power train 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 Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds. l Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up.
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