Komatsu — 1.8. Table of contents

Introduction 1.8. Table of contents Cleaning the radiator segments...................................................................................................... 5-27 V-Belt, checking the condition......................................................................................................... 5-27 Engine, checking the oil level, topping up oil.................................................................................. 5-28 Water separator at the fuel filter – Draining water and dirt sediments............................................

5-31 Checking the fuel level – refuelling................................................................................................. 5-30 Checking the controls ..................................................................................................................... 5-31 Checking the electrical connections ............................................................................................... 5-32 Heater/air conditioning – checking rate of air flow.......................................................................... 5-32 Miscellaneous tests before starting work........................................................................................ 5-33 5.7.2.

Maintenance upon demand ............................................................................................................ 5-33 Checking the air-conditioning system............................................................................................. 5-33 Checking the window washing-fluid level, adding fluid................................................................... 5-35 Re-charging a built-in battery.......................................................................................................... 5-36 5.7.3. Maintenance after the first 50 operating hours ...............................................................................

5-37 Hydraulic system, replacing the filter insert .................................................................................... 5-37 5.7.4. Maintenance after the first 250 operating hours ............................................................................. 5-39 Checking and tightening the wheel nuts......................................................................................... 5-38 Front and rear axle – oil change..................................................................................................... 5-39 Transfer box gearing – changing oil ............................................................................................... 5-40 5.7.5.

Maintenance every 10 operating hours .......................................................................................... 5-41 Checking and adjusting the valve clearance ................................................................................. 5-40 Lubrication, articulated steering...................................................................................................... 5-41 5.7.6. Maintenance every 50 operating hours .......................................................................................... 5-42 Checking the service brake and oil level, refilling oil ......................................................................

5-42 Battery – checking the acid level .................................................................................................... 5-42 Lubrication, work unit...................................................................................................................... 5-43 5.7.7. Maintenance every 250 operating hours ........................................................................................ 5-44 V-Belt, generator – checking and adjusting the tension.................................................................. 5-44 Service brake – Checking the brake pads......................................................................................

5-44 Air filter, removing and re-installing the filter insert, checking and cleaning the filter insert............ 5-46 Lubrication, steering cylinder.......................................................................................................... 5-49 Lubrication, self-aligning bearings of rear axle ............................................................................... 5-50 Checking and tightening the wheel nuts......................................................................................... 5-51 5.7.8. Maintenance every 500 operating hours ........................................................................................

5-52 Hand pump - Checking the oil level................................................................................................ 5-52 Service brake - Checking the brake pads and brake discs, checking the oil level ......................... 5-52 Engine – changing oil ..................................................................................................................... 5-54 Replacing the oil filter cartridge ...................................................................................................... 5-55 Changing the fuel filter element......................................................................................................

5-56 Bleeding the fuel system................................................................................................................. 5-57 Bleeding the low pressure side:...................................................................................................... 5-57 Bleeding the high pressure side: .................................................................................................... 5-57 Air filter, replacing the filter insert, replacing the safety filter........................................................... 5-58 Heater/air conditioning – cleaning/replacing filter fleece ................................................................

5-59 Cleaning the condenser of air conditioning..................................................................................... 5-60 Multi-functional lever accumulator - checking gas pressure......................................................... 5-60 E.C.S.S.-pressure accumulator (Option) - checking gas pressure................................................ 5-60 Front and rear axle – checking the oil level .................................................................................... 5-61 WA100M-5 – VEAM280201 1-21