INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTENDED USE This Komatsu HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR is designed to be used mainly for the following work: G Digging G Smoothing work G Ditching work G Loading work See the section “WORK POSSIBLE USING HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR” on page 132 for further details Features G This Komatsu HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR is equipped with various controls based on an advanced electronics system. G The monitor panel greatly facilitates daily maintenance and self-diagnosis. G Working mode & travel speed are selectable. G Digging and lifting force can be increased by light-touch con- trol. (For details, see operation section.) G Adjustable wrist control levers make operations smooth and easy.
G Fresh filtered air conditioner assures comfortable operation. G Low noise level and smart urban style design and colouring. G Superb operation performance provided by powerful engine and high-performance hydraulic pump. G Low fuel consumption controlled by an electronic control sys- tem provides an environment-friendly machine. BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE Your Komatsu machine has been thoroughly adjusted and tested before shipment. However, operating the machine under severe conditions at the beginning can adversely affect the performance and shorten the machine life. Be sure to break in the machine for the initial 100 hours (as indi- cated by the hour meter.) During breaking in: 6