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Operation & Maintenance Manual SEAM041 E0102 w D600-I WHEEL DOZER SERIAL NUMBERS WD60()4 ()()()I and UP

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FOREWORD

FOREWORD FOREWORD This manual describes procedures for operation, handling, lubrication, maintenance, checking, and adjustment. It will help the operator or anyone realize peak performance through effective, economical and safe machine operation and maintenance. Please read this manual carefully BEFORE operating the machine. Please continue studying this manual until proper operation is completely reinforced into personal habit. This manual describes the basic techniques. Skill is performed as the operator or anyone get the correct knowledge and performance of the machine. Operation, inspection, and maintenance should be carefully carried out, and the safety must be given the first priority.

Safety precautions are in- dicated with A marks and technical precautions with Ir marks in this manual. The safety information contained in this manual is intended only to supplement safety codes, insurance requirements, local laws, rules and regulations. Some photographs and illustration pictures are different from your ma- chine as technical improvement is continuously reflected on it. Revision to up-to-date manual’s content is performed in later editions. This operation & maintenance manual may contain attachments and op- tional equipment that are not available in your area. Please consult your local Komatsu distributor for those items you may require.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. w,, -02595 -l-

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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE

BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE Each machine is carefully adjusted and tested before shipment. However, a new machine requires careful operation during the first 100 hours to break in the various parts. stage, the potential of performance will prematurely deteriorate and the If a machine is subjected to unreasonably hard use at the initial operation service life will be reduced. A new machine must be operated with care, particularly with regard to the following items.

After starting, let the engine idle for 5 minutes to allow proper l If the machine is delivered without * any cooling water in the radiator, When replacing oil filter elements (cartridges), check their interiors engine warm-up prior to actual operation. flush the cooling system with ample clean water to clean the for dirt and dust. If heavily col- lected, check for possible cause Avoid operation with heavy loads system, then fill the radiator with before starting operation. or at high speeds. Sudden starting or acceleration, cooling water. * Hours of operation are indicated by the service meter. sharp turning should be avoided. unnecessarily abrupt braking and -2-

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OPERATION

CONTENTS SAFETY HINTS ... a ........................ 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................... 79 OPERATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS .. 11 PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE ........ 80 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .............. 12 BLEEDING AIR FROM CIRCUIT .............. 84 OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONER ............ 42 PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT CHECK BEFORE STARTING .................... 45 OF SAFETY PARTS ..................... 85 OPERATING YOUR MACHINE .................. 52 MAINTENANCE TABLE .................... 86 WHEEL DOZER’S WORK ...................... 61 OIL FILLER AND LEVEL GAUGE POSITIONS .. 90 HANDLING THE TIRES .........................

62 EVERY 50 HOURS SERVICE ................ 9 1 TOWING.. ................................... 65 EVERY 100 HOURS SERVICE. .............. 92 TRANSPORTATION ........................... 67 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE ............... 94 HANDLING OF BATTERY ...................... 68 EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE. .............. 100 COLD WEATHER OPERATION ................. 7 1 EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE ............. 103 EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE ............. 108 EVERY 4000 HOURS SERVICE ............. 1 15 WHEN REQUIRED ......................... 116 ADJUSTMENT .............................. 130 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................. 132 STORAGE ...................................

136 SERVICE METER ............................. 138 MACHINE AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS ..... 139 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ........... 140 -3-

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