Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE touched by hand. Then loosen the cap or plug slowly to release the internal pressure and remove the cap or plug. 2 - 34 Danger of sparks will be generated, so always observe the following. There is hazard that sparks Do not let tools or other around near the battery. When removing the bat connect the positive (+) Tighten the battery cable Secure the battery firmly will be generated, so always observe the metal objects make any contact between the battery cable s. Do not leave tools lying tery cables, remove the ground cable (negative (-) cable) first. When installing cable first, then connect the ground. terminals securely. in the specified position.

cable first, then connect the ground . PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING HAM MER When using a hammer, pins m ay fly out or metal particles may be scattered. This may lead to Always do as follows. If pins are hit with a hamm serious personal injury or death. er, there is a hazard that the metal particles may fly out and inj Always make sure that no-o using the hammer. If hard metal parts such a ure people in the surrounding area. ne is in the surrounding area before s pins, or bearings are hit with a a hammer, there is a hazard cause serious personal inj glasses and gloves. that pieces might be scattered and ury or death.

Always wear safety If the pin is hit with strong fo rce, there is a hazard that it may fly out and injure people in th anyone to enter the surroun e surrounding area. Do not allow ding area. PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-TEMP ERATURE COOLANT water or steam spurting out when To prevent burns from boiling checking or draining the coola nt, wait for the coolant to cool down to a temperature where the ra diator cap can be touched by hand. Then loosen the cap slowly to release the pressure inside the radiator, and remove the cap.

PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-TEMP ERATURE OIL oil spurting out or from touching To prevent burns from hot high-temperature parts when the oil to cool down to a tempe checking or draining the oil, wait for rature where the cap or plug can be