3. INTRODUCTION 3.1 INTENDED USE This Komatsu BULLDOZER is designed to be used mainly for the following work. Dozing Cutting into hard or frozen ground or ditching Felling trees, removing stumps Pushing Ripping See the section “12.10 WORK POSSIBLE USING BULL DOZER” and “12.11 RIPPER OPERATION” for further details.
3.2 FEATURES Simple lever operation with directional, steering and gear shift joystick Pressurized, sealed cab with air conditioner for pleasant operations Simple check operations using monitor panel Increase in production through use of lock-up torque converter Reduction in fuel costs and undercarriage costs through use of mode selection system High power engine with turbocharger and after cooler A flexible undercarriage mechanism and cab mount with viscous damper are employed to improve the ride for the operator Low noise, high visibility design to ensure simple and safe operations 3.3 BREAKING IN THE MACHINE NOTICE Before operating the machine for the first time, check that there is coolant in the radiator.
If the machine is delivered with no coolant in the radiator, flush the inside of the radiator thoroughly with tap water, then fill the radiator with coolant. Your Komatsu machine has been thoroughly adjusted and tested before shipment. However, operating the machine under severe conditions at the beginning can adversely affect the performance and shorten the machine life. Be sure to break in the machine for the initial 100 hours (as indicated by the service meter.) During breaking in: Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up. Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds. Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, sudden steering and sudden stops except in cases of emergency.
The precautions given in this manual for operating, maintenance, and safety procedures are only those that apply when this product is used for the specified purpose. If the machine is used for a purpose that is not listed in this manual, Komatsu cannot bear any responsibility for safety. All consideration of safety in such operations is the responsibility of the user. Operations that are prohibited in this manual must never be carried out under any circumstances. 0-5