Komatsu — CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION Engine Crankcase Oil Level - Check/Add 0. The parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped, and may cause serious burns. Wait for the temperature to go down before starting the operation. 1. Open engine hood. 2. Remove dipstick (G) and wipe the oil off with a cloth. 3. Insert dipstick(G) fully in the oil filler pipe, then take it out again. 4. The oil level should be between the H and L marks on dip- stick (G). If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil through oil filler (F). 5. If the oil is above the H mark, drain the excess engine oil from drain plug (P), and check the oil level again. 6.

If the oil level is correct, tighten the oil filler cap securely and close the engine hood. REMARK If the machine is at an angle, make it horizontal before checking. When checking the oil level after the engine has been operated, wait for at least 15 minutes after stop- ping the engine before checking. 3-34 WARNING