Komatsu — 2.8.20 WASTE MATERIALS

PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 2.8.18 PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTE- NANCE OPERATIONS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH PRES- SURE When the machine is stopped at the end of operations, the en- gine coolant, the oil and all the components are hot and the hydralic circuits are under pressure. In these conditions, if the coolant, the hydraulic oil and the en- gine oil are to be drained in order to change them or the filters, there are serious risks of damage and burns. Wait for the temperature to lower within the normal operating range (40ч45) before carrying out the maintenance operations in accordance with the procedures indicated in the relevant sections of this manual.

RWA00990 2.8.19 COOLING FAN AND BELT Be careful to the revolving parts and do not allow anyone to get too close to these parts, since clothes or parts of the body may get caught into them. If hands, clothes, or tools touch the fan blades or the belt, they may be cut, torn or seriously damaged; for this reason, avoid touching the revolving parts. RWA01660 2.8.20 WASTE MATERIALS Do not dispose of used oil in the sewer system, rivers, etc. Always put used oil in containers. Never drain the oil directly onto the ground. Keep to the laws and regulations in force when disposing of harmful substances such as oil, fuel, solvents, used filters and batteries. RWA01670 51