. MAINTENANCE OUTLINES OF SERVICE analyzer to metal wear measurer to early detection of failures. 4 - 6 GREASE to prevent seizure and noises at the joints. on equipment is used under heavy-duty conditions. Always use the recommended grease and Grease is used to prevent seizure and noises at This constructi on equipment is used under heav follow the chan Manual. ge intervals and recommended ambient temperatures given in this Operation and Maintenance not included in the maintenance section are grease fittings for overhaul, so they do not need mes stiff after being used for long time, add grease. f all of the old grease that is pushed out when greasing.
mbient temperatures given in this Operation and Main tenance Grease fittings grease. If any part beco mes stiff after being used for long Always wipe of f all of the old grease that is pushe Be particularly wear of the rota careful to wipe off the old grease i n places where sand or dirt stickin g in the grease wou ld cause ting parts. CARRYING OUT KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear A nalysis) KOWA is a mainte nance service that makes it possi ble to prevent machine failures and downtime. With KO WA, the oil is periodically s ampled and analyzed. This enabl es early detection of wear of the m achine drive parts a nd other problems. We strongly recom mend you to use this service.
Th e oil analysis is carried out at actua l cost, so the cost is low, and the results of the a nalysis are reported together with recommendations which will redu ce repair costs and machine downtime. KOWA ANALYSIS ITEMS f density of metal wear particles Measurement o This uses an I measure the d particles in the CP (Inductively Coupled Plasma ensity of iron, copper, and othe oil.
Measurement o f quantity of particles PQI (Particle Quantifier Index) antity of iron particles of 5µm or m Others Measurements fuel in the oil, a are made of items such as the ra tio of water in the oil, density of th e antifreeze coolant , ratio of nd dynamic viscosity, enabling a highly precise diagnosis of the ma chine's health.