Komatsu — HOW TO READ THE SHOP MANUAL

HOW TO READ THE SHOP MANUAL HOW TO READ THE SHOP MANUAL VOLUMES Shop manual are issued as a guide to carry out repairs. These various volumes are designed to avoid duplicat- ing the same information. SYMBOLS In order to make the shop manual greatly chelpful, im- portant points about safety and quality are marked with the following symbols. DISTRIBUTION AND UPDATING Any additions, amendments or other changes will be sent to Komatsu Utility distributors. Get the most up-to-date information before you start any work. FILING METHOD 1. See the page number on the bottom of the page. File the pages in correct order. 2. Following examples show you how to read the page number. Example:

10 3 - Item number (10. Structure and Function) Consecutive page number for each item 3. Additional pages: additional pages are indicated by a hyphen (–) and number after the page number. Fle as in the example. Example: 10-4 10-4-1 10-4-2 10-5 Added pages REVISED EDITION MARK ( ➀ ➁ ➂ ....) When a manual is revised, an edition mark is recorded on the bottom outside corner of the pages. REVISIONS Revised pages are shown on the LIST OF REVISED PAGES between the title page and SAFETY page. 00-6 SK818-5 SK820-5 turbo Symbol Item Remarks Safety Special safety precautions are necessary when performing the work.

Extra special safety precautions are necessary when performing the work because it is under in- ternal pressure. ★ Caution Special technical precautions or other precautions for preserving standards are necessary when performing the work. Weight Weight of parts or systems. Caution necessary when select- ing hoisting wire, or when work- ing posture is important, etc. Tightening torque Parts that require special atten- tion for the tightening torque dur- ing assembly. Coat Parts to be coated with adhe- sives and lubricants etc. Oil, water Places where oil, water or fuel must be added, and their quan- tity. Drain Places where oil or water must be drained, and quantity to be drained.