Komatsu — Checks Before Starting

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION Check Fuel Level, Add Fuel When adding fuel, never let the fuel overflow. This may cause a fire. If any fuel is spilled, wipe it up com- pletely. Never bring flames near fuel because it is highly flammable and dangerous. 1. Open fuel filler cap (F) of the fuel tank. 2. If fuel filler cap (F) is opened, float gauge (G) rises to the fuel level. Check that the fuel tank is full. Check the fuel level visually and with float gauge (G). 3. If the fuel tank is not full, supply fuel through the fuel filler until float gauge (G) rises to the maximum position. q Fuel tank capacity: 240 liters q Position of tip of float gauge (G) when tank is full: Approx.

50 mm from top surface of fuel tank 4. After adding fuel, push float gauge (G) straight down with fuel filler cap (F). Be careful not to get float gauge (G) caught in the tab of fuel filler cap (F), and tighten fuel filler cap (F) securely. Approx. 50 mm REMARK If breather hole (1) in the cap is clogged, the pressure in the tank will drop and fuel will not flow. Clean the hole from time to time. Back face 3-60 WARNING