Komatsu — 24.2 WHEN REQUIRED

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.2.8 CHECK AND CLEAN RADIATOR FIN ¤ WARNING When carrying out cleaning or inspection, always stop the engine and check that the fan is not rotating before starting. When the radiator fin block with mud, dirt or leaves, clean it as follows. 1. Loosen bolts 1 and open radiator grille 2 . 2. Clean the radiator fins clogged with mud, dust and leaves with compressed air. Steam or water may be used instead of com- pressed air. REMARK Check the rubber hose. If the hose is found to have cracks to be hardened by ageing, replace such hose with new one. Further, loosen hose clamp should also be checked.

24.2.9 CLEAN FUEL TANK STRAINER Clean the strainer if there is any dirt collected in it. Remove the filler cap of the fuel tank and take out strainer 1 . If the strainer is dirty, clean it with diesel fuel. 24.2.10 DRAIN WATER AND SEDIMENT IN FUEL TANK Carry out this procedure after the machine has been at rest for a long time and after a long spell of rainy days. Loosen valve 1 at the bottom of the tank and drain sediment accumulated on the bottom together with mixed water and fuel. 3-35