Komatsu — Check, clean, or replace air cleaner element

4.8 Service procedure Initial 250 hours service (only after the first 250 hours) Maintenance 4.8 Service procedure 4.8.1 Initial 250 hours service (only after the first 250 hours) Carry out the following maintenance only after the first 250 hours. z Replace HST oil filter element z Replace hydraulic tank filter element For details of the method of replacing or maintaining, see the section on EVERY 1000 HOURS and 2000 HOURS SERVICE. 4.8.2 When required Check, clean, or replace air cleaner element z If inspection, cleaning, or maintenance is carried out with the engine running, dirt will get into the engine and damage it. Always stop the engine before carrying out these operations.

z When using compressed air, there is danger that dirt may be blown around and cause serious injury. Always use safety glasses, dust mask, and other protec- tive equipment. Checking Whenever the red piston in dust indicator (1) appears, clean the air cleaner element. NOTE Do not clean the air cleaner element before the dust indica- tor becomes red. If the element is cleaned frequently before the dust indicator becomes red, the performance of the air cleaner is diminished and the cleaning effect is lowered. In addition, dust sticking to the element falls into the inner ele- ment each time the element is cleaned. 1 GK015004 4-22 WA150-5H – VEAM934100 WARNING WARNING