Komatsu — 12.2.6 CHECK ELECTRICAL WIRING

OPERATION 12.2.5 CHECK DUST INDICATOR 1. Check that the red piston of dust indicator (1)has not reached the service level. 2. If the red piston is showing, clean or replace the element immediately. For details of cleaning the element, see “24.2 WHEN REQUIRED, CHECK, CLEAN, OR REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT on page 3- 31.” 3. After cleaning, push indicator (1) button to return red piston to original position. 12.2.6 CHECK ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING If fuses are frequently blown or if there are traces of a short circuit in the wiring, locate the cause and carry out repair.

Accumulation of all flammable material (dead leaves, twigs, grass, etc.) around the battery may cause fire, so always remove such material. Check for damaged fuses and any sign of disconnection or short circuit in the wiring. Check also for loose parts. Check the following points carefully. Battery Starting motor Alternator When carrying out walk-around checks or checks before starting, always check if there is any accumulation of flammable material around the battery, and remove such flammable material. Please contact your distributor for investigation and correction of the cause. 2-29