Komatsu — RUNNING IN THE MACHINE

Avoid harsh starts, acceleration, deceleration, and braking, and sharp turns. Perform the following operations after the first 50 hours work in addition to the standard scheduled 50 hour maintenance: 1 - Replace the hydraulic system filter. 2 - Check the tension of the fan belt. Perform the following operations after the first 250 hours work in addition to the standard scheduled 250 hour maintenance: 1 - Change the oil in the final drives. 2 - Change the oil in the swing motor. 3 - Check and adjust the engine tappet (valve) clearance. IMPORTANT When changing oil filter elements, check inside them for abnormal deposits.

If unusual deposits are found, check the possible causes before re-starting work. Total working hours are shown on the hour counter. 0-6