1.4. Introduction Introduction 1.4.2. Breaking-in the machine Before the shipment, each machine was carefully checked and adjusted. A machine that is to be newly commissioned has to be treated with utmost care during its first 100 operating hours. If the machine is used for work involving loads exceeding the specified maximum load for the running-in period, its performance may be impaired prematurely and its service life may be short- ened. A new machine must be run in and maintained very care- fully and thoroughly. The following points are particularly important: Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up. Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds.
Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, sudden steering und 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 pur- pose that is not listed in this manual Komatsu cannot bear any responsibility for safety. All consideration of safety in such opera- tions is the responsibility of the user. Operations that are prohibited in this manual must never be car- ried out under any circumstances. 1-10 WA100M-5 – VEAM280201