. MAINTENANCE OUTLINE OF SERVICE OUTLINE OF SERVICE HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC 4 - 4 OIL Always use oil that matches the grade an d maximum and minimum ambient temperatures recommended in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Eve n if the oil is not dirty, always change the oil after the specified in terval. Oil corresponds to blood in the human b ody, so always be careful when handling it to prevent any impurities ting in. e are caused by the entry of such impurities. ies get in when storing or adding oil. ds. th causes of problems.
urities (water, metal particles, dirt, etc.) from get The majority of problems with the machin Take particular care not to let any impurit Never mix oils of different grades or bran Always add the specified amount of oil. Having too much oil or too little oil are bo If the oil in the work equipment is not cle ar, there is probably water or air getting into the circuit. In such cases, please contact your Komatsu distributor. e related filters at the same time. ade of the oil periodically to check the condition of the machine. For e contact your Komatsu distributor. may be necessary to reduce the oil change interval.
When changing the oil, always replace th We recommend you have an analysis m those who wish to use this service, pleas When using commercially available oil, it may be necessary to reduce the oil change interval We recommend that you use the Komats u oil clinic to carry out a detailed checks of the characteristics of the oil. the machin e. For FUEL To prevent the moisture in the air from co ndensing and forming water inside the fuel tank, always f ill the fu el tank after completing the day's work. and if fuel containing water or dirt is used, it cannot work properly. get in when storing or adding fuel. ation and Maintenance Manual.
The fuel pump is a precision instrument, and if fuel containing water or dirt is used, it cannot wor k proper Be extremely careful not to let impurities Always use the fuel specified in the Oper Fuel may congeal depending on the temp erature when it is used (particularly in low temperature below -1 5°C (5 ° F)). It is necessary to use the fuel that is suitable for the temperature. Before starting the engine, or when 10 mi nutes have passed after adding fuel, drain the sediment and wate r from the fuel tank. If the engine runs out of fuel, or if the filte rs have been replaced, it is necessary to bleed the air fr om the circuit.
If there is any foreign material in the fuel tank, wash the tank and fuel system.