Komatsu — 8.2 DURING MAINTENANCE

a ~VRsMV~; Faik~k~nf~ follow these safety precautions may lead 8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS WHEN CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE OR HIGH PRESSURE l Immediately after stopping operations, the engine cooling water and oil at all parts is at high temperature and under high pressure. In this condition, if the cap is removed, or the oil or water are drained, or the filters are replaced, this may result in burns or other injury. Wait for the temperature to go down, then carry out the inspection and maintenance in accordance with the procedures given in this manual. Clean inside or cooling system, check lubricating oil level, add oil + see “24.2 WHEN REQUIRED”.

Check cooling water level, engine oil pan, oil level, brake oil level, add oil or water + see “24.3 CHECK BEFORE STARTING”. Checking hydraulic oil level, adding oil + see “24.5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE”. Changing oil, replacing filters -I see “24.6 - 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE”. ROTATING FAN AND BELT 1 l Keep away from rotating parts and be careful not to let anything get caught in them. l If your body or tools touch the fan blades or fan belt, they may be cut off or sent flying, so never touch any rotating parts.

l When carrying out operations with the work equipment or chassis raised, lock the front and rear frames with the safety lock, always place the control levers in the HOLD position, then lock the control levers with the safety lock, and block the work equipment and chassis. WHEN OPERATING WITH CHASSIS RAISED l Always fit blocks under the wheels on the opposite side when jacking up the machine. After jacking up the machine, set blocks under it to hold it in position. _I TIRE MAINTENANCE t Disassembly, repair, and assembly of tires requires specialist equipment and skill, so please ask your specialist tire repair shop to carry out repairs. l-23