INTRODUCTION FOREWORD This manual describes procedures for operation, handling, lubrication, maintenance, checking, and adjustment. It will help the operator and maintenance personnel achieve peak performance through effective, economical, and safe machine operation and maintenance. Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used. The safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
If you carry out any operation, inspection, or maintenance under conditions that are not described in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety. In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actions described in this manual. Improper operation and maintenance of the machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual handy and have all personnel read it periodically. If this manual is lost, damaged, or becomes dirty and can not be read, request a replacement manual from your local distributor.
Storage location for Operation & Maintenance Manual is in the pocket (1) at the rear of the operator’s seat back rest. If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. The explanations, values, and illustrations in this manual have been prepared based on the latest information available at the date of its publication. Continuing improvements in the design of this machine may lead to additional changes that are not reflected in this manual. Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the latest available information concerning your machine or with questions regarding information contained in this manual.
This manual may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area. Consult your local Komatsu distributor for items that you may require. The numbers in the illustrations correspond to the numbers in parenthesis ( ) in the text. Improper operation and maintenance of this machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel must read this manual thoroughly before operating or maintaining this machine. This manual should be kept near, or with, the machine for reference. All personnel who operate the machine should periodically review the manual.
Some actions involved in operation and maintenance can cause a serious accident if they are not performed in the manner described in this manual. The procedures and precautions given in this manual apply only to the intended uses of this machine. If you use your machine for any unintended uses that are not specifically prohibited, you must be sure that it is safe for you and others. You or others should never engage in prohibited uses or actions described in this manual. Komatsu delivers machines that comply with all applicable regulations and standards of the country to which they are shipped.
If this machine has been purchased in another country, or purchased from someone in another country, it may lack certain safety features and specifications that are necessary for use in your country. If there is any question about whether your product complies with the applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult your local distributor or Komatsu before operating the machine. The safety description is given in “SAFETY INFORMATION” on page 0-3 and in Section 1, SAFETY. 0-2 WA430-6