Komatsu — 24.7 EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.7 EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE Carry out maintenance for EVERY 250 HOURS, EVERY 500 HOURS and EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE at the same time. 24.7.1 CHANGE OIL IN STEERING, HOIST OIL TANK WARNING The oil is at high temperature after the engine has been oper- ated, so never change the oil immediately after finishing opera- tions. Wait for the oil to cool down before starting the operation. When removing the oil filler cap, turn it slowly to release Container to catch drained oil: Min. 95 ¬ capacity Refill capacity: 95 ¬ (25.08 US gal, 20.90 UK gal) 1. Lower the dump body and stop the engine. 2.

Turn the cap of oil filler F to release the internal pressure before removing the cap. 3. Remove drain plug 1 , then loosen drain valve 2 slowly to avoid getting oil on yourself, and drain the oil. 4. Add engine oil through oil filler F to the specified level. For details of the oil to use, see “20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”. 5. After adding oil, check that the oil is at the specified level. See “24.3 CHECK BEFORE STARTING”. 6. After disconnecting tube 3 at filter cover side A , turn filter cover 4 to remove it. 7. Remove the filter element and wash it.

If the mesh openings are enlarged or there is any other abnor- mality in the element, replace the element. 8. After washing, assemble the element and tighten cover 4 . Replace the O-ring and ring with new parts. AE600161 Tightening torque for cover: 98.1 – 118 N•m (10 – 12 kgf•m, 72.3 – 86.8 lbft)) 9. Assemble tube 3 again. 3-70