5 Maintenance Washer fluid Use automobile window washer fluid and make sure it is not contaminated with dust or dirt. Keep the machine clean Always keep the machine clean. This facilitates troubleshooting considerably. In particular, keep grease fitting, breathers and oil level gauges clean and avoid any contamination with foreign materials. Be careful with hot fluids Draining hot oils and coolants and removing their filters immediately after stopping the engine are hazardous. Allow the engine to cool before. If the oil has to be drained when it is cold, warm it up to a suitable temperature (approx. 20 - 40°C), then drain!
Check for foreign particles in drained oil and on filters After oil is changed or filters are replaced, check the oil and filters for metallic particles and foreign materials. If large quantities of metallic particles or foreign materials are found, consult your Komatsu dealer. Refilling fuel or oil, fuel strainer Refill only fuel or oil in sufficiently ventilated places. If your machine is equipped with a fuel strainer, do not remove it while fueling. Re-close it after fueling. Spilled fuel or oil may cause accidents due to slipping. It may also ignite. For this reason, always remove any spilled oil or fuel. Never use fuel for cleaning or rinsing parts.
Be careful not to contaminate soil or water with oil or fuel. Dispose oil and fuel in an appropriate manner. Oil check or change Check or change oils only in dust-free places to keep foreign particles away from oils. Warning tag Attach the warning tag to the start switch or other related control elements to avoid that somebody starts the engine during maintenance. The warning tag is supplied together with the tools. Safety labels During the operation, always observe the precautions on the safety label attached to the machine. 5-10 WA90-5 – VEAM270100