MAINTENANCE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 0. Do not carry out any inspection and maintenance operation that is not found in this manual. Service Meter Reading 0. Check the service meter reading every day to see if the time has come for any necessary maintenance to be car- ried out. Komatsu Genuine Replacement Parts 0. Use Komatsu genuine parts specified in the Parts Book as replacement parts. Komatsu Genuine Lubricants 0. Use Komatsu genuine oils and grease. Choose oils and grease with proper viscosities specified for ambient tem- perature. Windshield Washer Fluid 0. Use automobile window washer fluid, and be careful not to let any dirt get into it.
Fresh and Clean Lubricants 0. Use clean oil and grease. Also, keep the containers of the oil and grease clean. Keep foreign materials away from oil and grease. Check Drained Oil and Used Filter 0. After oil is changed or filters are replaced, check the old oil and filters for metal particles and foreign materials. If large quantities of metal particles or foreign materials are found, always report to the person in charge, and carry out suitable action. Fuel Strainer 0. Do not remove the strainer from the filler port when adding fuel. Welding Instructions 0. Turn off the engine starting switch. Do not apply more than 200V continuously.
Connect grounding cable within 1m (3.3 ft) from the area to be welded. If grounding cable is connected near instruments, connectors, etc., the instruments may have troubles. Avoid seals or bearings from being between the area to be welded and the position of grounding point. Do not use the area around the work equipment pins or the hydraulic cylinders as the grounding point. Do Not Drop Things Inside Machine 0. When opening inspection windows or the oil filler port of the tank to carry out inspection, be careful not to drop nuts, bolts, or tools inside the machine. If such things are dropped inside the machine, it will cause damage and malfunction of the machine, and will lead to failure.
If you drop anything inside the machine, always remove it immediately. Do not put unnecessary things in your pockets. Carry only things which are necessary for inspection. Dusty Jobsite 0. When working at dusty worksites, do as follows: Inspect the dust indicator frequently to see if the air cleaner is dirty or clogged. Clean the radiator core frequently to avoid clogging. Clean and replace the fuel filter frequently. Clean electrical components, especially the starting motor and alternator, to avoid accumulation of dust. When inspecting or changing the oil, move the machine to a place that is free of dust to prevent dirt from getting into the oil. Avoid Mixing Lubricants 0.
Never mix different kinds of oil. If a different type of oil has to be added, drain the old oil and replace all the oil with the new type of oil. 4-2