OM2204 Warnings & Cautions - Section 22 Page 22-7 Warning Plate is located near brake accumulators inside the hydraulic components cabinet behind the operators cab. This warning reminds the servicing technicians to be sure to close the accumulator drain valves after they have been opened to bleed brake pressure. It further warns not to over-tighten the drain valves to prevent damage to the valve seat(s). A product identification plate is located on the frame in front of the right side front wheel and gives the Model Number, Maximum G.V.W. and Product Identi- fication Number (PIN). The Product Identification Number (PIN) consists of 19 total characters.
The first and last characters are tamper preventative symbols (*). The remaining 17 alpha/numeric characters are used to identify 5 char- acteristics of the machine. The 5 characteristics are detailed below. WMC - Character positions 1, 2 and 3 identify the Worldwide Manufacturer Code (WMC). The WMC designates the manufacturer of the product. Komatsu brand products are identified with the letters KMT. MDS - Character positions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 identify the Machine Descriptor Section (MDS). The MDS code identifies general information regarding machine specifications. The MDS is a code for the machine type and model. CL - Character position 9 identify the Check Letter (CL).
The CL is used to verify the accuracy of the individual PIN. FC - Character positions 10 and 11 identify the Fac- tory Code (FC). The FC identifies the Komatsu fac- tory in charge of claims for the product. The FC for electric drive trucks is 61. SN - Character positions 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 identify the Serial Number (SN). The SN is a unique sequential number.