Komatsu — 12.1 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

12. OPERATION Check for damage, wear, play in work equipment, cylin- ders, linkage, hoses Check that there are no cracks, excessive wear, or play in the work equipment, cylinders, linkage, or hoses. If any ab- normality is found, repair it. Remove dirt from around engine, radiator Check that there is no dirt accumulated around the engine or radiator. If any dirt is found, remove it. Check for leakage of water or oil around engine Check that there is no leakage of oil from the engine or leakage of water from the cooling system. If any abnor- mality is found, repair it. Check for oil leakage from transmission case, transfer case (incl.

bevel gear case), steering clutch case, final drive case, hydraulic tank, hoses, joints Check that there is no oil leakage. If any abnormality is found, repair the place where the oil is leaking. Check the undercarriage (track, sprocket, idler, guard) for damage, wear, loose bolts, or leakage of oil from rollers. Check for damage to handrail, loose bolts Repair any damage and tighten any loose. Check for damage to gauges, lamps on instrument panel, loose bolts Check that there is no damage to the panel, gauges and lamps. If any abnormality is found, replace the parts. Clean off any dirt on the surface.

Check for damage to seat belt and mounting clamps Check that there is no abnormality in the seat belt or mounting clamps. If there is any damage, replace with new parts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2-15