Komatsu — 12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING

12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING Check and Refill Coolant 1. Check the coolant level in radiator sight glass to make sure coolant is present. Do not remove cap while coolant is hot. Hot coolant may spout out When removmg cap, wart untrl the coolant temperature goes down and release radiator pressure little by little by loosening caps slowly, then remove the cap. c 2. Open the hood door at the front of the machine. L C@ Ab.305.Q 3. Remove the radiator cap and check that the coolant level is visible. If level is low, add coolant until it is visible in sight gauge. REMARK For details of the coolant to use, see 20 USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANT ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE on page 3-8. 4.

After adding coolant, tighten the cap securely. Check Fuel Level A WARNING When adding fuel, never let the fuel overflow. This may cause a fire. If spilling fuel, thoroughly clean up any spill- I 1. Check the fuel level using fuel gauge. 2. After completing work, fill the fuel tank through the filler port . REMARK For details of the fuel to use, see 20 USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANT ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERA- TURE on page 3-8. 3. After adding fuel, tighten the cap securely. REMARK Fuel capacity: 146 Q (38.5 gal). 2-23