Operation & Maintenance Manual: Skid-Steer Loader SK1020-5 37CF00004

WEAM004801
Operation & Maintenance

Manual
SK1020-5
SKID-STEER LOADER
SERIAL NUMBER
SK1020-5 37CF00004 and up
This material is proprietary to Komatsu Utility Corporation and is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed except in ac-
cordance with written authorization from Komatsu Utility Corporation.
It is our policy to improve our products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to make
changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to install such changes on products sold pre-
viously.
Due to this continuous program of research and development, periodic revisions may be made to this publication.
It is recommended that customers contact their distributor for information on the latest revision.
January 2003 Copyright 2003 Komatsu Utility Corporation

FOREWORD
1.1 FOREWORD
• This manual is supplied by Komatsu in order to provide customers with all the necessary information on the ma-
chine and the safety regulations related to it, together with the use and maintenance instructions that enable the
operator to exploit the capacity of the machine with optimal results and to keep the machine efficient over time.
• The operation manual, together with the spare parts catalog, is an integral part of the machine and must accom-
pany it, even when it is resold, until its final disposal.
• The manual must be handled with the greatest care and always kept on board the machine, so that it can be
consulted at any moment; it must be placed in the appropriate compartment, where also the ownership docu-
ments and the logbook are usually kept.
• This manual must be given to the persons who have to use the machine and carry out the routine maintenance
operations; they must read the contents carefully more than once, in such a way as to clearly understand what
are the correct operating conditions and the dangerous conditions that must be avoided.
In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to Komatsu or to your Komatsu Distributor.
• The illustrations contained in this manual may represent machine configurations that are available on request.
Komatsu machines are constantly improved in order to increase their efficiency and reliability; this manual sums
up all the information regarding the most recent techniques applied at the moment in which the machine is mar-
keted.
For any updated information, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
• Punctual periodic annotations regarding the maintenance operations that have been carried out are important to
have a clear prospect of the situation and to know exactly what has been done and what has to be done after the
next maintenance interval. Therefore, it is advisable to consult either the hour meter and the maintenance plan
frequently.
• Over the years Komatsu Distributors have gathered considerable experience in customer service.
If more information is needed, do not hesitate to contact your Komatsu Distributor: he always knows how to get
the best performance from the machine, he can suggest the use of the equipment that is most suitable for spe-
cific needs and can provide the technical assistance necessary for any change that may be required to conform
the machine to the safety standards and traffic rules.
Furthermore, Komatsu Distributors also ensure their assistance for the supply of Komatsu genuine spare parts,
which alone guarantee safety and interchangeability.
• The table included in this manual must be filled in with the machine data, which are the data that must always be
indicated to the Dsrtibutor when requiring assistance and ordering spare parts.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST AND SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS,
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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FOREWORD
WARNING
• Improper use and maintenance of this machine may be hazardous and cause serious injuries and even
death.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must carefully read this manual before using the machine or per-
forming maintenance operations.
• Some actions involved in the operation and maintenance of the machine may cause serious injuries or
even death, if they are not performed in compliance with the instructions given herein.
• The procedures and precautions described in this manual are valid for application to the machine only
when it is used correctly.
If the machine is used for any purpose or in any way other than those described herein, the operator
shall be responsible for his own safety and for the safety of any other person involved.
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INFORMATION ON SAFETY
1.2 INFORMATION ON SAFETY

Many accidents are caused by insufficient knowledge of and failure to comply with the safety regulations prescri-
bed for the maintenance and operations of the machine.
In order to avoid accidents, before starting work and before carrying out any maintenance operation, carefully read
and be sure to understand all the information and warnings contained in this manual and given on the labels ap-
plied onto the machine.
To identify the messages regarding safety that are included in this manual and written on the machine labels, the
following words have been used.
DANGER • This word is used on safety messages and safety labels where there is a high
probability of serious injury or death if the hazard is not avoided. These safety
messages or labels usually describe precautions that must be taken to avoid the
hazard. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious damage to the ma-
chine.
WARNING • This word is used on safety messages and safety labels where there is a poten-
tially dangerous situation which could result in serious injury or death if the ha-
zard is not avoided. These safety messages or labels usually describe
precautions that must be taken to avoid the hazard. Failure to avoid this hazard
may also result in serious damage to the machine.
CAUTION • This word is used on safety messages and safety labels for hazards which could
result in minor or moderate injury if the hazard is not avoided. Failure to follow
caution may also result in damage to the machine.
☞ IMPORTANT • This word is used when precautions are indicated, which must be taken to avoid
actions that may shorten the life of the machine.
Komatsu cannot reasonably predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard during the operation
or maintenance of the machine; for this reason, the safety messages included in this manual and applied onto the
machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
If any procedures or actions not specifically recommended or allowed in this manual are used, you must be sure
that you and others can do such procedures and actions safely and without damaging the machine. In case of
doubt regarding the safety measures necessary for some procedures, contact your local Komatsu Distributor.
DANGER
• Before starting any maintenance operation, position the machine on a firm and level surface, lower the
equipment to the ground, engage the safety locks of the equipment and of the controls and stop the en-
gine.
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INFORMATION ON SAFETY
WARNING
• To make the information clearer, some illustrations in this manual represent the machine without safety
guards. Do not use the machine without guards and do not start the engine when the engine protection
casing is open, if this is not expressly prescribed for some specific maintenance operations.
WARNING
• It is strictly forbidden to modify the setting of the hydraulic system safety valves; Komatsu Utility cannot
be held liable for any damage to persons, property or the machine, if this has been tampered with by
modifying the standard setting of the hydraulic system.
WARNING
• Before carrying out any electrical welding, disconnect the battery and the alternator (See “2.8.13 PRE-
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR”).
WARNING
• Install only authorized additional equipment (See “6.1.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIP-
MENT”).
WARNING
• Unsafe use of this machine may cause serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel
must read this manual before operating or maintaining this machine. This manual must be kept inside
the cab for reference and periodically reviewed by all personnel who will come in contact or be working
near the machine.
DANGER
• It is absolutely forbidden to operate the machine while standing on the
ground.
Every single manoeuvre must be carried out by the operator, correctly
seated in driving position.
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INTRODUCTION
1.3 INTRODUCTION
1.3.1 INTENDED USES
The Komatsu MACHINES described in this manual have been designed and constructed to be used by duly
trained personnel mainly for EXCAVATION and EARTH-MOVING OPERATIONS.
If provided with suitable safety devices, they can be used with authorized optional equipment having the character-
istics illustrated at point “6.1 AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT”.
1.3.2 IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED USES
CAUTION
• This paragraph describes some of the improper or unauthorized uses of the machine; since it is impos-
sible to predict all the possible improper uses, if the machine happens to be used for particular applica-
tions, contact your Komatsu Distributor before carrying out the work.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The instructions regarding the authorized optional equipment are given in the relevant operation and
maintenance manuals; if the equipment is supplied by Komatsu, these publications are attached to this
manual.
• The instructions regarding the assembly of the authorized equipment, the controls requiring special ar-
rangements on the machine and the hydraulic couplings necessary for the operation of the equipment
are grouped in the final section of this manual.
Komatsu MACHINES are constructed exclusively for the handling, excavation and treatment of inert materials;
therefore, the following uses are absolutely forbidden:
• USE OF THE MACHINE BY MINORS OR INEXPERIENCED PERSONS.
• USE OF THE MACHINE FOR LIFTING PERSONS OR OBJECTS.
• TRANSPORT OF CONTAINERS WITH FLAMMABLE OR DANGEROUS FLUIDS.
• USE OF THE BUCKET FOR DRIVING OR EXTRACTING PILES.
• USE OF THE MACHINE FOR TOWING DAMAGED VEHICLES.
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INTRODUCTION
1.3.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

• Simple and easy operation.
• Hydrostatic transmission obtained through a double variable displacement pump and axial piston motors operat-
ing epicyclic reduction gears.
• Four driving wheels always engaged through oil-immersed roller chains.
• Main equipment and travel control through servo levers ensuring also combined movements that can be modu-
lated proportionally and continually.
• Foot control for the optional equipment (if installed).
• Foot accelerator.
• Lever accelerator.
• Parking brake control.
• Complete series of instruments visible from the operating position.
• Easy maintenance with simplified intervals.
• Road travel (on request).
1.3.4 RUNNING-IN
Every machine is scrupulously adjusted and tested before delivery.
A new machine, however, must be used carefully for the first 100 hours, in order to ensure proper running-in of the
various components.
If the machine is subjected to excessive work load at the beginning of operation, its potential yield and its function-
ality will be untimely reduced.
Every new machine must be used carefully, paying special attention to the following indications:
• After starting the engine, let it idle for 5 minutes, in such a way as to warm it up gradually before actual opera-
tion.
• Avoid operating the machine with the limit loads allowed or at high speed.
• Avoid abrupt starts or accelerations, useless sudden decelerations and abrupt reversals.
• After the first 50 hours of use, carry out the following operations, in addition to those to be performed every 50
hours:
1 - Check the drive chain tension.
2 - Check the wheel nut tightening.
• After the first 250 hours of use, carry out the following operations, in addition to those to be performed every 250
hours:
1 - Change the hydraulic circuit drain filter.
SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE OIL TYPE HEES
On machines in which the synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES is used, carry out the following operations in ad-
dition to the routine maintenance:
• After the first 50 hours of operation, change the hydraulic circuit drain filter.
• After the first 500 hours of operation, change the hydraulic circuit oil.
☞ IMPORTANT
• When changing the oil filters (cartridges), check their inner part to make sure that there are no deposits.
If considerable deposits can be observed, find out what may have caused them before restarting the ma-
chine.
• The number of operating hours is indicated by the hour meter.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

The Komatsu SKID STEER LOADER and its main components are identified by serial numbers stamped on the
identification plates.
The serial number and the identification numbers of the components are the only numbers that must always be in-
dicated to the Disrtibutor when requiring assistance and ordering spare parts.
1.4.1 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

The machine serial number is stamped on the inner wall of the
rear right pillar.
RWAA9650
1.4.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

The Komatsu MACHINES described in this manual are provided
with the CE mark, which certifies that they are in compliance with
the CE harmonized standards.
The plate with the mark is applied on to the inner wall of the rear
right pillar.
RWAA11150
RWA34260
MODEL
SERIAL No.
MANUFACTURING YEAR
MASS kg
ENGINE POWER kw
MANUFACTURED BY KOMATSU UTILITY EUROPE S.p.A.

36025 NOVENTA VICENTINA (VI) ITALY
21D-98-12590
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1.4.3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND

EXHAUST GAS EMISSION PLATE
The plate (1) indicating the engine serial number and the exhaust
1
gas emission plate (2) are positioned on the upper side of the 2
valve cover.
RWAA12710
1.4.4 TRAVEL REDUCTION GEAR SERIAL

NUMBER
The serial number of the travel reduction gear is stamped on the
plate positioned on the hydraulic motor cover.
RWAA9670
1.4.5 CAB SERIAL NUMBER

The cab serial number is stamped on the plate positioned on the
right side of the base cross member.
RWAA9680
1.4.6 EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION PLATE

(if installed)
The excavator identification number is stamped on the plate posi-
tioned on the left side of the control panel.
RWAA12720
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1.4.7 SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR’S ADDRESS
Machine N° Model
Engine N°
Travel reduction gear N°
Cab N°
Excavator (if installed) N°
Dsrtibutor:
Address:
Tel.
Person to contact:
NOTES:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 INFORMATION ON SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.1 INTENDED USES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.2 IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED USES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.4 RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4.1 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4.3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.4 TRAVEL REDUCTION GEAR SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.5 CAB SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.6 EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION PLATE (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.7 SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR’S ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

2.1 SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.1.1 POSITION OF THE SAFETY PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.1.2 POSITION OF THE PICTOGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.1.3 PICTOGRAMS AND RELEVANT MEANINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1.4 VIBRATIONS TO WHICH THE OPERATOR IS SUBJECTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2.2 SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2.3 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2.4 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.2.5 LEAVING THE OPERATOR’S SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.2.6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.2.7 CHECKING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.2.8 PREVENTING FIRES DUE TO FUEL AND OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.2.9 PREVENTING BURNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.2.10 PREVENTING DAMAGE DUE TO ASBESTOS POWDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.2.11 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.2.12 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRST AID KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.2.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAB STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.2.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.3.1 SAFETY ON THE WORK SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.3.2 FIRE PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.3.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR THE OPERATOR'S CAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.3.4 ROOM VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.3.5 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR THE LIGHTS (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.3.6 CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS - CHECKING THE
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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2.4 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.4.1 STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.4.2 RULES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRAVELING ON ROADS (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.4.3 CHECKS FOR TRAVELING IN REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.4.4 MOVING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.4.5 WORKING ON SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.4.6 PREVENTING ELECTROCUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.4.7 VISIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.4.8 WORKING ON ICY OR SNOW-COVERED SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.4.9 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.4.10 WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.4.11 PARKING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.5.2 THE ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.6 BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.6.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.6.2 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.7 PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.8 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2.8.1 WARNING PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2.8.2 TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2.8.3 PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.8.4 EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.8.5 WORKING UNDER THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.8.6 KEEPING THE MACHINE CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.8.7 USE OF THE ENGINE DURING MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
2.8.8 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE PARTS THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . 66
2.8.9 STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION
OR INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
2.8.10 RULES FOR REFUELING AND ADDING OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2.8.11 CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE RADIATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2.8.12 USING LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2.8.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
2.8.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
2.8.15 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
2.8.16 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON HIGH-PRESSURE SYSTEMS . . . . 69
2.8.17 PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE WORK INVOLVING HIGH TEMPERATURES
AND PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
2.8.18 COOLING FAN AND FAN BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.8.19 WASTE MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.8.20 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN INFLATING THE TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.8.21 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING THE SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE
OIL TYPE «HEES» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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3.1 SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3.1.1 LOADER LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3.1.2 EXCAVATOR LOCKS (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.1.3 ASPHALT CUTTER LOCKS (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3.2 GENERAL VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.2.1 FRONT GENERAL VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.2.2 REAR GENERAL VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
3.2.3 CAB INSIDE GENERAL VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3.3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.3.1 INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.3.2 WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3.3.3 SWITCHES AND PUSH BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
3.3.4 ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
3.3.5 MACHINE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
3.4 FUSES AND RELAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
3.4.1 MACHINE FUNCTION FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
3.4.2 MAIN FUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
3.4.3 RELAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
3.5 GUARDS AND DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
3.5.2 REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
3.5.3 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.5.4 STANDARD SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.5.5 SUSPENSION SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.5.6 SAFETY BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.5.7 EMERGENCY EXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.5.8 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.5.9 FIRE EXTINGUISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.5.10 FIRST AID KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.6 USE OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.6.1 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.6.1.1 VISUAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.6.1.2 DAILY CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.6.1.3 OPERATIONAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
3.6.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN TEMPERATE CLIMATES . . . . . . . . . 129
3.6.2.2 STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE OR IN COLD CLIMATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
3.6.3 WARMING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
3.6.4 HEATING THE HYDRAULIC OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
3.6.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE (ISO PATTERN CONTROL SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
3.6.5.1 STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
3.6.6 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE (OPTIONAL PATTERN CONTROL SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . 135
3.6.6.1 STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
3.6.7 MOVING ON SLOPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
3.6.8 MAXIMUM IMMERSION DEPTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
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3.7 PARKING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
3.7.1 PARKING ON LEVEL GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
3.7.2 PARKING ON SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
3.9 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3.9.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3.9.2 TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
3.10 HOW TO LIFT THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
3.11 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE COLD SEASON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
3.11.1 FUEL AND LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
3.11.2 COOLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
3.11.3 BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
3.11.4 OTHER PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
3.11.5 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AT THE END OF WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
3.12 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE WARM SEASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
3.13 USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
3.13.1 LOWERING THE EQUIPMENT IN CASE OF MACHINE FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
3.13.2 ORGANIZING THE WORK AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
3.13.3 LOADING MATERIAL FROM PILES AND ON LEVEL SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
3.13.4 LOADING MATERIAL ON SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
3.13.5 DIGGING METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
3.13.6 CHANGING THE BUCKET WITH STANDARD RAPID COUPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
3.13.6.1 RELEASING THE BUCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
3.13.6.2 COUPLING THE BUCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
3.13.6.3 CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE LOCKING PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
3.13.6.4 ADJUSTING THE LOCKING PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
3.14 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
3.14.1 BEFORE THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
3.14.2 DURING THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
3.14.3 AFTER THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
3.15 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
3.15.1 HOW TO REMOVE THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
3.15.2 IF THE FUEL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DEPLETED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
3.15.3 IF THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
3.15.3.1 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
3.15.4 OTHER TROUBLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
3.15.4.1 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
3.15.4.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
3.15.4.3 ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
3.15.4.4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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4.1 GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
4.2 MAINTENANCE NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.2.1 NOTES REGARDING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.2.1.1 ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.2.1.2 COOLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.2.1.3 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4.2.2 NOTES REGARDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4.2.3 NOTES REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
4.2.4 NOTES REGARDING LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
4.2.5 PARTS SUBJECT TO WEAR THAT PERIODICALLY NEED CHANGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
4.3.1 HOMOLOGATED SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS TYPE HEES . . . . . . . . . 180
4.4 DRIVING TORQUES FOR SCREWS AND NUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
4.4.1 STANDARD DRIVING TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
4.4.2 SPECIFIC DRIVING TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
4.5 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
4.5.1 LUBRICATION DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
4.6 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED WITH SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
4.6.1 CRITICAL PARTS FOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
4.7 MAINTENANCE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
4.7.1 WHEN REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
4.7.1.a CHECKING, CLEANING OR CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE . . . 193
4.7.1.b TIRE ROTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
4.7.1.c DRAINING THE FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
4.7.1.d RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
4.7.1.e CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
4.7.2 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
4.7.2.a VARIOUS CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
4.7.2.b CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
4.7.2.c CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
4.7.2.d CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
4.7.2.e CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
4.7.2.f CHECKING THE WATER SEPARATOR FOR SEDIMENTS AND WATER . . . . . 202
4.7.2.g CHECKING THE WIRING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
4.7.3 MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 50 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.7.4 MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.7.4.a CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.7.4.b CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE RADIATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.7.5 MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 250 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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4.7.6 MAINTENANCE EVERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.7.6.a ADJUSTING THE FAN BELT TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.7.6.b CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
4.7.6.c CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE RADIATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
4.7.6.d CHECKING THE WHEEL NUT DRIVING TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
4.7.6.e CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE FINAL TRANSMISSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
4.7.6.f LUBRICATING THE JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
4.7.6.g CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
4.7.6.h CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
4.7.7 MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 500 HOURS OF OPERATION
(Only for machines filled with synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
4.7.8 MAINTENANCE EVERY 500 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
4.7.8.a CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
4.7.8.b CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
4.7.8.c CLEANING THE WATER SEPARATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
4.7.8.d DRAINING THE HYDRAULIC OIL TANK (Only for machines filled with synthetic
biodegradable oil type HEES). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
4.7.9 MAINTENANCE EVERY 1000 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
4.7.9.a CHANGING THE OIL IN THE FINAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
4.7.9.b CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL AND CLEANING THE SUCTION
FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
4.7.9.c CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . 221
4.7.10 MAINTENANCE EVERY 2000 HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.7.10.a CHANGING THE COOLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.7.10.b CHANGING THE SUCTION FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
4.7.10.c CHECKING THE ALTERNATOR AND THE STARTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 TECHNICAL DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
5.1.1 STANDARD MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
5.1.2 MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
5.1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
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AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
6.1 AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
6.1.1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
6.1.2 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
6.1.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STANDARD MACHINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . 238
6.1.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OF THE MACHINE VERSION
WITH HIGH FLOW AND SUPER-FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
6.2 CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
6.2.1 CONNECTING THE EXCAVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
6.2.2 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
6.2.3 CONNECTING THE RETURN CIRCUIT WITH DIRECT DRAINAGE INTO THE TANK . . . . 243
6.2.4 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR THE USE OF THE EXCAVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
6.2.5 USING THE MACHINE WITH THE EXCAVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
6.3 PALLET FORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
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SAFETY AND
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
17
SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES
2.1 SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES

2.1.1 POSITION OF THE SAFETY PLATES
• The safety plates must always be legible and in good conditions; for this reason, if they are dirty with dust, oil or
grease, it is necessary to clean them with a solution made of water and detergent.
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents.
• If the plates are damaged, they must be replace before operation of the product is resumed.
Contact your Komatsu Distributor for replacement labels.
• In case of replacement of a component provided with a safety plate, make sure that this plate is applied also on
the replaced component.
• The machine can be provided with other plates in addition to those indicated below; which must be followed for
safe operation.
RWA32430
5 10
6
34
26
28
7 18
31
17
24
11
27
29
30
23 4
16 32
3 1
18
36
25
15
9
18
33
12
21
13 19
20 14 22
35 8
19
1.
• Warning Decal.
WARNING
Improper operation and main-

tenance can cause serious
injury or death.
Read manual and labels be-

fore operation and mainte-
nance.
Follow instructions and warn-
ings in manual and in labels
on machine.
Keep manual in machine cab

near operator.
Contact Komatsu distributor
for a replacement manual.
RWA16810
2.
• Height Decal DANGER
Hazardous voltage hazard.

Serious injury or death can
occur if machine or attach-
ments are not kept safe dis-
tance away from electrical
lines.
Line Voltage Safe Distance
6.6 kV At least 10ft (3m)
RWA16820
20
3.
• Warning Decal
WARNING
Before moving machine or its at-

tachments:
• Honk horn to alert people nearby.
• Be sure no one is on or near ma-
chine or in area of operation.
• Use spotter if view is obstructed.
Follow above instructions even if
machine is equipped with travel
alarm and mirrors.
Do not risk serious injury or death.
RWA16830
4.
• Pinch point
DANGER
CRUSH HAZARD; KEEP CLEAR.

- Operate machine from opera-
tor's seat only
Do not risk serious injury or
death.
RWA32250
21
5.
• Warning Decal
DANGER
KEEP OUT OF THIS
AREA

death.
RWA32390
6.
• Blocking wheels
WARNING
Block wheels to prevent ma-

chine movement.

death.
RWA16970
7.
• Do Not Operate Tag
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
When this tag is not being used,
keep it in the storage compartment.
RWA16850
22
8.
• Hydraulic Oil
WARNING
HYDRAULIC
OIL
Hot Oil Hazard.
To prevent the sudden re-

lease of hot oil:
• Turn off engine.
• Allow oil to cool.
• Slowly loosen cap to re-
lieve pressure before re-
moving.
Do not risk serious injury.

RWA16860
9.
• Battery Decal
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE GASES
• When attaching booster ca-
bles, always make last con-
nection on machine frame
away from battery to avoid
sparks at the battery.
• Keep cigarettes, flames, and
sparks away from battery to
avoid explosion.
• Always shield eyes and face
from battery.
• Do not charge, use booster
cables, or adjust post con-
nections without proper in-
struction and training.
POISON CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS
Contains Sulfuric Acid
• Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing.
• In the event of contact, flush
affected area with water and
call a physician immediately.

death.
RWA16870
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10.
• ROPS Structure
CAUTION
DO NOT WELD ONTO ROPS
STRUCTURE.
If any damage is sustained to
ROPS structure, contact your
local Komatsu dealer immedi-
ately.
RWA17000
11.
• Accumulator (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE AND BURN HAZARD
1. When breakdown or trouble devel-
ops in the accumulator, do not at-
tempt to disassemble or repair. Al-
ways contact your nearest author-
ized service station.
2. Do not attempt to fill or re-fill with
gas. Authorized servicemen, or per-
sons licensed to handle high pres-
sure gases, are the only persons al-
lowed.
3. Never hammer a gas filled accumu-
lator, or place one close to a fire.
4. Never attempt to attach a part to or
bore a hole in the accumulator's
wall.
5. Always completely exhaust the ac-
cumulator of all contaminated gas
when disassembling or discarding
the accumulator.
6. To exhaust the gas, use the air relief
valve mounted on the accumulator.
When there is no such valve, re-
move the accumulator's gas filling
valve cap and release the gas by de-
pressing the valve core (pin) with a
suitable tool (screw driver).
(1) Type of gas - Nitrogen

(2) Maximum Working Pressure - 210 bar
(3) Testing Pressure - 315 bar
Do not risk serious injury or death.

RWA16890
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12.
• Hot water hazard
WARNING
Hot Water Hazard.
To prevent the sudden re-
lease of hot water:
• Turn off engine.
• Allow water to cool.
• Slowly loosen cap to re-
lieve pressure before re-
moving.
RWA16910
13.
• Running engine warning WARNING
While engine is running:
1. Do not open cover.

2. Keep away from fan and
fan belt.
RWA16940
14.
• Do not use ether
DANGER
DO NOT USE ETHER
Engine equipped with electric
heater.
Using ether as a starting aid
may cause explosion.
death.
RWA16930
25
15.
• Fuel tank
FUEL
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Refer to your Operation and

Maintenance Manual for in-
structions on draining fuel
tank.
RWA16920
16.
• Wear seat belt
WARNING
ALWAYS USE
SEAT BELT
Avoid being crushed - DO

NOT jump if machine tips.
death.
RWA32240
26
17.
• Warning Decal
WARNING

death.
RWA36140
18.
• Warning Decal
WARNING
To remove arm safety bar

check operator manual.
RWA36180
19.
• Loader raised
RWA36170
27
20.
• Air filter
IMPORTANT
• Element must be kept free
of cracks and oil.
• For cleaning and replace-
ment of elements, refer to
the Operator's Manual.
• Do not put oil into this
cleaner.
RWA16900
21.
• Diesel engine exhaust
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust
and some of its costitu-
ents are know to the
State of California to
cause of cancer, birth de-
fects, and other repro-
ductive harm.
RWA32340
22.
• Battery
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
RWA34190
28
23.
• Coupling bucket
RWA36200
24.
• Lifting cab
RWA36190
25.
• Pattern change
ISO
PATTERN
OPTION
PATTERN
RWA32350
29
26.
• Arm floating device control (Right control lever)
RWA32930
27.
• Speed increase control (Left control lever)
RWA34220
30
28.
• Attachment (Right control lever)
A B
ATTACHMENT
A B
C
RWA36160
29.
• High-flow (Left control lever)
HIGHFLOW
RWA36150
31
30.
• Super-flow (Left control lever) SUPERFLOW
REVERSE
FORWARD
RWA32940
31.
• Foot control for the optional equipment
RWA32950
32
32.
• Levers Control
RWA32380
33
33.
• Lubrication
2000h
1000h
500h
250h
RWA34210
34
34.
• Equipment fuse decal
RWA32400
35.
• Rear panel safety
RWA36310
36.
• Engine hood safety
RWA36320
35
2.1.2 POSITION OF THE PICTOGRAMS

• The pictograms must always be legible and in good conditions; for this reason, if they are dirty with dust, oil or
grease, it is necessary to clean them with a solution made of water and detergent.
Do not use fuel, petrol or solvents.
• If the plates are damaged, they must be replaced before operation of the product is resumed.
Contact your Komatsu Distributor for replacement labels.
• In case of replacement of a component provided with a pictogram, make sure that this plate is applied also on
the replaced component.
• The machine can be provided with other plates in addition to those indicated below; which must be followed for
safe operation.
RWA31660
RWA00030
36
RWA31670
RWA00010
37
RWA31680
RWA00020
RWA00030
38
RWA31690
RWA00020 RWA00010
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2.1.3 PICTOGRAMS AND RELEVANT MEANINGS

The warning and danger plates applied on to the machine are accompanied or represented by pictograms.
The personnel in charge with the operation and maintenance of the machine must know the symbols contained in
the pictograms perfectly; the following description illustrates what they look like and their respective meanings.
DANGER IN THE WORK AREA

(Only for machines with excavator)
• Do not approach or stand within the equipment operating radius
when the boom and the bucket of the excavator are raised.
RWA00020
MOVING PARTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

• Keep clear; moving parts hazard inside engine compartment.
RWA00010
CONSULT THE MANUAL

• Carefully read the contents of the manual before using the ma-
chine or performing maintenance operations.
RWA00030
HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING OFF
RWA00050
40
BIOLOGICAL HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING

OFF
BIO-OIL RWA34380
REFUELING
D
RWA00040
ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL FILTER
RWA00080
FUEL FILTER
D
RWA00060
ENGINE AIR SUCTION FILTER
RWA00090
41
ENGINE COOLANT
RWA00130
ENGINE COOLANT PRESSURE
RWA00110
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
RWA00100
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
RWA00070
ELECTRIC OUTLET
RWA00120
12 V
ANCHORAGE POINT
RWA00200
42
EMERGENCY EXIT
RWA00190
LIFTING POINT
RWA04920
43
2.1.4 VIBRATIONS TO WHICH THE OPERATOR IS SUBJECTED

• According to the results of the tests carried out to determine the vibrations transmitted to the operator by the ma-
chine, the upper limbs are subjected to vibrations lower than 2.5 m/sq.sec. (8.2 ft/sq.sec.), while the seated part
of the body is subjected to vibrations lower than 0.5 m/sq sec (1.7 ft/sq.sec.).
44
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Only trained and authorized personnel can use the machine and perform maintenance operations.
• When using the machine or performing maintenance operations, follow all the safety rules, precautions and in-
structions.
• When working with other operators or when the work site is often occupied by other operators, make sure that
everyone knows and understands all the agreed signals and, in any case, that everyone works in such a way as
to be able to see the machine and to be visible to the operator.
2.2.2 SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS

• Make sure that all the guards and covers are in the correct position. Have guards and covers changed or repai-
red if damaged. Neither use the machine without guards, nor remove the guards when the engine is running.
• Always use the proper safety devices to lock the machine when parking and remember to fasten the safety belt.
• For the safety devices, see “3.1 SAFETY LOCKS”.
• For the safety belt, see “3.5.6 SAFETY BELT”.
• Do not remove the safety devices and always keep them in good operating conditions.
• Improper use of the safety devices may lead to serious injuries or even death.
2.2.3 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PRO-

TECTION ITEMS
• Do not wear large or loose clothes, rings and watches and do
not approach the machine with loose long hair, since they can
get entagled in the moving parts of the machine and cause se-
rious injuries and damage.
Avoid also wearing clothes dirty with oil or fuel, since they are
flammable.
• Wear a hard hat, goggles, safety shoes, mask, gloves and hea-
dphones when operating the machine or performing maintenan-
ce operations.
• Always wear safety goggles, a hard hat and heavy gloves if your
job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials; these
precautions are particularly useful when driving the equipment
connection pins with a hammer and when blowing compressed
air into the air filter and the radiator to clean them.
During these operations, make also sure that no one is standing
or working near the machine without the necessary protections.
• When working for 8 hours with a noise level exceeding 90 dBA,
it is necessary to use headphones or ear plugs and to be parti-
cularly careful, especially at the end of the work shift. RWA00960
45
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.4 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS

• Any modification made without the authorization of Komatsu can involve hazards.
• Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu Distributor. Komatsu declines any responsibility for injuries
or damage caused by unauthorized modifications.
2.2.5 LEAVING THE OPERATOR’S SEAT

• When leaving the operator’s seat, even if temporarily, make su-
re that the machine is in a safe position (see “2.4.11 PARKING
THE MACHINE”).
• Before leaving the operator’s seat, carry out the following ope-
rations in the sequence indicated below:
1 - Rest the equipment on the ground.
RWA31780
2 - Apply the parking brake.

P
RWAA11160
3 - Engage the safety device of the optional equipment control

pedal (if installed).
RWAA12610
4 - Lock the equipment and travel control by shifting the safety

bars to the lock position.
5 - Stop the engine (see “3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE”).
If you have to go so far away that you will not be able to see the
machine, extract the ignition key.
RWAA9950
46
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE MACHINE

• Do not jump on or off the machine, either when it is at rest and
when it is moving.
• When getting on or off the machine, always use the appropriate
handles and footboards; get on and off the machine very care-
fully.
• Never hold or rest on the control levers.
• Either when getting on and when getting off the machine,
always maintain three points of contact (holding or resting poin-
ts), in order to avoid losing your balance and falling down. RWA31650
• Clean the handles and footboards if they are dirty with oil or gre-
ase.
Carefully clean the cab floor if it is dirty with oil, grease, mud or
rubble.
RWA18670
2.2.7 CHECKING THE REAR-VIEW MIR-

RORS (if installed)
• Make sure that the rear-view mirrors are clean and correctly di-
rected; the operator must be able to check the area behind the
machine with no need to move the trunk with respect to his nor-
mal operating position.
• If the rear-view mirrors should move or break during the opera-
tions, stop the machine immediately and fix or change them.
• Working without checking the area behind the machine involves
the risk of running over persons who have incautiously approa- RWA21900
RWA31920
ched the machine or colliding with fixed obstacles or manoeu-
vring vehicles.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.8 PREVENTING FIRES DUE TO FUEL

AND OIL
Fuel, oil and some types of antifreeze can be easily ignited if they
get in contact with a flame. Fuel is particularly flammable and the-
refore extremely hazardous.
• Keep any exposed flame away from flammable fluids.
• Stop the engine and do not smoke when refueling.
• Top up with fuel and oil only after stopping the engine and in
well ventilated areas.
RWA00970
• Top up with fuel and oil in a well delimited area and do not allow
unauthorized persons to approach.
• When refueling, hold the fuel gun firmly and keep it constantly in
contact with the filler until you have finished, in order to avoid
sparks due to static electricity.
• After topping off, tighten the safety caps of the fuel and oil tanks
securely.
• Do not fill the tank completely, in order to leave room for the fuel
to expand.
• In case some fuel is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
RWA00980
2.2.9 PREVENTING BURNS

• If the engine coolant, the engine oil and the hydraulic oil are hot,
use heavy cloths and wear gloves, heavy clothing and safety
goggles before carrying out any check or touching the hot parts.
• Before checking the coolant level, stop the engine and let the
fluid cool down.
If a check is necessary due to the overheating of the engine,
slowly loosen the radiator cap to release any residual pressure
before removing it. The hot fluid that spurts out may cause se-
rious burns.
RWA00990
• Before checking the engine oil and the hydraulic circuit oil le-
vels, stop the engine and let the oil cool down. The hot oil that
can be sprayed out of the tank may cause serious burns.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.10 PREVENTING DAMAGE DUE TO

ASBESTOS POWDER
• Asbestos powder can be hazardous to your health if it is inha-
led.
• If you handle materials containing asbestos fibers, keep to the
instructions given below:
1 - Do not use compressed air, but only aspirators to clean
the machine and make sure that the room in which you are
working is properly ventilated.
2 - Use low-pressure water to keep down the dust when clea- RWA01000
ning.
3 - If there is danger that there may be asbestos powder in the
air, operate the machine with the wind to your back whene-
ver possible.
4 - Even if the cab provides suitable protection, use an appro-
ved and homologated respirator.
5 - The powder gathered during the cleaning operations must
be dampened and put in a sealed and marked container, so
that it can be safely disposed of according to the regulations
in force.
RWA01010
2.2.11 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY

THE WORK EQUIPMENT
• Do not stand within or approach the operating radius of the
work equipment, even when the operator is on board the machi-
ne and the engine is running.
• Do not stand or work under the arms or the articulated joints
when the arms are lifted, if you are not sure that the safety locks
have been duly engaged.
• Do not carry out any operation requiring the lifting of the arms, if
you are not sure that the locks are correctly positioned and cou- RWA21910
pled to the arms.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.12 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRST

AID KIT
• Make sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and che-
ck their position.
• Periodically make sure that the fire extinguishers are loaded
and that you know how to use them.
• Find out where the first aid kit has been located.
• Periodically make sure that the first aid kit contains the neces-
sary disinfectants, bandages, medicine, etc.
RWA01030
• It is necessary to know what to do in case of fire.
• Make sure that the phone numbers of the persons or organiza-
tions/bodies you may need to contact in case of an emergency
are at hand (either at the work site and where maintenance
operations are performed).
2.2.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAB STRUCTURE

• If the cab is inadvertently hit or the machine overturns during work, the cab may be damaged with consequent
reduction of its stiffness and of the safety that must be guaranteed to the operator.
Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu Distributor to have the cab structure and resistance checked in case of im-
pact or damage.
2.2.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE EQUIPMENT

• When installing and using optional equipment, carefully read the relevant instruction manual and keep to the in-
dications given therein.
• Do not use optional or special equipment without the authorization of Komatsu or the Komatsu Distributor.
The installation and use of unauthorized equipment may create safety problems and adversely affect the effi-
ciency and life of the machine.
• Komatsu cannot be held liable for any damage, accident, product failure resulting from the installation and use of
unauthorized equipment.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
2.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGI-

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2.3.1 SAFETY ON THE WORK SITE
• Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any
unusual condition of the ground due to which work may be dan-
gerous.
• Check the conditions of the ground at the work site and before
starting the engine define the work plan and the best and safest
operating procedure.
• Make the ground surface as level as possible before carrying
out any operation.
• In case of work on the road, protect pedestrians and cars by de- RWA21920
signating a person for work site traffic duty and install fences
around the work site.
• If water lines, gas lines, and telephone or high-voltage electrical
lines are located under the work site, contact the relevant utility
company in order to find out their exact positions or to make
them ineffective until the end of the operations. Be careful not to
sever or damage any of these lines.
• Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water or
on river banks.
2.3.2 FIRE PREVENTION

• Carefully remove all wood chips, rubbish, paper and other flam-
mable materials that may have accumulated inside the engine
compartment, since they can cause fires.
• Check the fuel and hydraulic system pipes for leaks and if ne-
cessary repair them. Wipe up any leakage of oil, fuel or other
flammable fluids.
• Make sure that fire extinguishers are available for use in the
work area.
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2.3.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR THE OPERATOR’S CAB

• Do not keep objects or tools in the operator’s cab. They may hinder the operation of the controls and cause se-
rious accidents.
• Keep the cab floor and the controls (pedals and levers) clean, by removing any trace of oil and grease and, as
far as the floor is concerned, remove any excess dirt (earth, stones, etc.).
• Check the safety belt and change it if it is broken or damaged.
Replace any component only with homologated parts supplied by Komatsu or its Dsrtibutors.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
2.3.4 ROOM VENTILATION

• Before starting the machine in confined or poorly ventilated pla-
ces, make sure that there is proper ventilation or connect the
engine exhaust pipe to a suction duct. The engine exhaust ga-
ses can be deadly.
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2.3.5 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR THE LIGHTS (if installed)

• Remove any trace of dirt from the lights, in such a way as to ensure perfect visibility on the work area.
• Make sure that all the bulbs and the working lights are functioning properly. If necessary, replace any faulty bulbs
with new ones, making sure that their power is correct.
2.3.6 CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS - CHE-

CKING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (if installed)
• Remove any trace of dirt from the cab windows and clean the rear-view mirrors, in order to ensure perfect visibi-
lity on the work area.
• Adjust the rear-view mirrors that may have moved, so that the operator seated in the driving position can clearly
see the area behind the machine.
If any glass is damaged, replace it with a new one.
• Check the conditions of the windshield wiper blades; the scraping wire must be smooth, with no indentations and
attached to the rubber back of the blade.
In case of doubts on the efficiency of the scraping wire, change the blades.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
2.4 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING

2.4.1 STARTING THE ENGINE
• Before getting on the machine, walk around it and check for people and objects that might be in the way.
• Do not start the engine if warning plates have been attached to the control levers.
• When starting the engine, sound the horn to give an alert signal to the persons in the vicinity.
• Start the engine only when seated with fastened safety belt.
• Do not allow anyone to get on the machine.
2.4.2 RULES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN

TRAVELING ON ROADS (if required)
• The machines homologated for travel on roads are provided 1
with safety locks to be used for this purpose.
• When it is necessary to travel on roads, proceed as follows:
1 - Lower the arm completely, fold the bucket, engage the anti-
rotation lock (1) and apply the teeth guard (2).
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2 - Engage the safety lock (3) of the optional equipment control

pedal (if installed).
3 - Lock the equipment control by shifting the safety device le-
ver (4) to the lock position.
• When traveling on roads, keep to the traffic rules and operate
3
the flashing light.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the machine is provided with optional equipment, apply
all the locks required according to the homologation and RWAA12620
the traffic safety rules (see "3.1 SAFETY LOCKS").
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2.4.3 CHECKS FOR TRAVELING IN RE-

VERSE
• When operating in areas that may be hazardous or where visibi-
lity is poor, designate a person to direct the movements of the
machine and the traffic on the work site.
• Make sure that no unauthorized person is standing within the
machine operating radius or in its travel direction.
If necessary, put up appropriate fences.
• Before moving the machine, sound the horn in order to warn the
persons near the work area. RWA21900
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• There are blind spots behind the machine, which cannot be se-
en by the operator and where someone may be standing: there-
fore, it is necessary to make sure that there is no one behind
the machine before traveling in reverse.
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2.4.4 MOVING THE MACHINE
☞ IMPORTANT
• The use of the speed increase function is allowed only for
the fast speed transfers of the machine.
• When moving the machine, lower the arm and fold the bucket
completely; this position makes it possible to evaluate the space
required for the movements more precisely and at the same ti-
me ensures the stability of the machine.
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• If the equipment control levers must be used during travel, avoid

moving them abruptly; sudden maneuvers change the attitude
of the machine and make driving difficult. WRONG
• When traveling on rough ground, keep the speed low and avoid
sudden movements of the bucket arm.
• If possible, avoid moving on obstacles.
If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the equip-
ment as close to the ground as possible and travel at low speed.
Never move on obstacles that may incline the machine conside-
rably (over 10°).
• If one of the two wheels goes over an obstacle or gets into a ho-
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le in the ground, the machine may overturn.
In these cases, reduce the speed to minimum and be very care-
ful to the balance of the machine.
2.4.5 WORKING ON SLOPES WRONG

• Operations on slopes and on river or lake banks with damp
ground may result in the tipping over or slipping of the machine.
• Do not operate with the bucket before the machine.
• On hills, banks or slopes, keep the arm lowered and the bucket
folded and in case of emergency quickly lower it to the ground
to help the machine stop.
• Do not change direction and if possible avoid traveling obliquely
when working on slopes. It is advisable to go down or up to a
flat surface before performing these maneuvers. RWA36420
CORRECT
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• Travel up or down slopes with the heaviest part of the loader fa-
cing the top of the slope.
• Do not travel on wet grass or thick layers of leaves: if the machi-
ne moves obliquely in these conditions, it may slip.
• Before carrying out any operation on a slope, always check the
functionality of the parking brake.
• Do not go down slopes at high speed; you may lose control of
the machine and cause serious damage and even death.
• Do not move on slopes with inclination exceeding 15°, since the
machine may overturn. RWA31560
• When the fuel level indicator reaches the red reserve area du-
ring work on a slope, immediately provide for refueling; due to
the inclination of the machine, the engine may suck in air and
stop suddenly, which represents a grave risk for the safety of
the operator and of the persons before the machine.
• If the engine should stop all of a sudden, immediately lower the
bucket to the ground and apply the parking brake.
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2.4.6 PREVENTING ELECTROCUTION

• Digging operations near overhead electric lines are extremely dangerous and they may also cause death due to
electrocution; for this reason, when working near overhead electrical lines, always respect the minimum safety
distances prescribed by the competent authorities and by the accident-prevention rules in force.
• As far as underground long-distance lines are concerned, the minimum distance depends on the covering of the
ducts in which the cables are laid.
• The basic safety precautions to be taken to prevent this risk are the following:
1 - Wear shoes with thick rubber or leather soles.
2 - Request the aid of another person who can warn you if the machine gets too close to the electric line.
3 - Operate at low speed.
4 - Learn what is to be done first in case of electrocution.
5 - Keep the phone number of the electricity company and of the nearest first aid station at hand.
• If the work equipment accidentally gets entangled in the cables, the operator must remain still and must not lea-
ve the cab until the electricity company has insulated the line.
• When carrying out this kind of operations, warn everyone standing in the work area to keep at the minimum di-
stance prescribed from the machine and the work equipment.
• Ask the electricity company in advance what are the voltage of the cables and the minimum safety distance.
DANGER
• The minimum distances from overhead lines can vary in the different countries, according to the climate
and to the percentage of humidity in the air.
Indicatively, the distances shown in the table should be respected.
Cable voltage Min.

safety distance
6.6 kV 3m 10 ft
66.0 kV 5m 16 ft
275.0 kV 10 m 33 ft
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2.4.7 VISIBILITY
• Switch on the working lights as soon as visibility starts decreasing.
• If visibility decreases due to mist, smoke or heavy rain, stop the machine in a safe position and wait for the wea-
ther to improve until visibility becomes acceptable..
2.4.8 WORKING ON ICY OR SNOW-COVERED SURFACES

• If the ground is icy or covered with snow, even a slight slope may cause the machine to slip sidewards, therefore
it is advisable to move at low speed and to avoid abrupt starts, stops or turns.
• When it has snowed heavily, the road shoulders and any obstacle are buried in the snow and are not visible, the-
refore proceed with care when clearing the snow.
2.4.9 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK EQUIPMENT

• When working in tunnels, galleries, under electric cables or other ducts (air, telephone lines) and wherever the
height is limited, proceed with the greatest care to prevent the bucket or the arms from causing any damage.
2.4.10 WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND

• Avoid operating the machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs and deep ditches.
These areas may collapse, making the machine fall down or tip over and this could result in serious injuries or
even death.
Remember that after heavy rain or earthquakes these dangerous conditions usually get worse.
• The earth laid near ditches is loose and can easily collapse due to the weight or vibrations of the machine.
Be extremely careful and remember to fasten the safety belt.
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2.4.11 PARKING THE MACHINE

• Park the machine on firm and level ground. If this is not possible
and it is necessary to park on a slope, position the machine with
the bucket directed downwards and carry out the following ope-
rations:
1 - Rotate the bucket forward and rest it on the ground.
3 - Stop the engine.
4 - Put wedges or safety blocks under the wheels.
• Always rest the work equipment on the ground; if it is necessary RWA31610
to park with raised arms, make sure that the safety locks are en-
gaged (see “3.1 SAFETY LOCKS”).
• Always lock the equipment and travel control by shifting the sa- P
fety bars to the lock position (see “3.3.5 MACHINE CON-
TROLS”).
• When leaving the machine, always apply the parking brake and
remove the ignition key.
• If it is necessary to park on public roads, provide for signalling
the presence of the machine according to the local regulations
in force (signalling fires, fences, road works ahead, alternated
direction and direction signs, etc.).
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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
2.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES

2.5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MA-
CHINE
• Loading and unloading the machine on/from another vehicle Ramps
always involve potential hazards. Proceed with extreme care.
• Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground. Maintain a
safety distance from the edges of ditches or from road sides.
• If the vehicles used have not been appositely equipped, put
support blocks under the ramps, in order to avoid any bending. Blocks
• Always lock the wheels of the transporting vehicle with wedges. Max.15˚ Blocks
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• Always use ramps that are sufficiently wide and can support the
weight of the machine. The longitudinal axes of the ramps must
be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the loading board
and their distance from each other must be suitable for the
tread of the machine.
• Make sure that the ramps are securely positioned and anchored
to the loading board and that they have the same length.
• Position the ramps with a maximum inclination of 15°.
• Make sure that the ramp surface is clean and there is no trace
of grease, oil, soil and ice; remove any dirt from the wheels be-
fore starting to load the machine on the vehicle.
• If the bucket is empty or no optional accessories are fitted on
the machine, this must be loaded on the transporting vehicle in
reverse.
• Do not correct the trajectory of the machine on the ramps. If ne-
cessary, get down the ramps and start the operation again.
• After loading the machine, block the wheels with wedges and
secure it with tie-downs or chains that prevent even any si-
deward shift (see “3.9 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON
OTHER VEHICLES”).
2.5.2 THE ROUTE

• Define the route to be followed, taking into account the width, height and weight of the transporting vehicle plus
the machine.
Make sure that the overall dimensions of the vehicle and its load are compatible with the roads and any tunnel,
underpass, bridge, power and telephone line, etc. along the route.
• Keep to the regulations in force regarding the permissible width, height, weight and speed of heavy vehicles.
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BATTERY
2.6 BATTERY
2.6.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK
ON BATTERIES
• Electrolytic batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause
burns. It can also corrode clothing and make holes in it. If you
inadvertently splash battery acid on yourself or on someone el-
se, immediately wash the affected part with plenty of water.
• Battery acid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with
the eyes.
If acid accidentally gets into your eyes, wash them immediately
with plenty of water and consult a doctor right away. RWA01060
• If you accidentally swallow battery acid, drink a large quantity of

water or milk, beaten egg white or vegetable oil and in any case
antiacid substances like magnesia, bicarbonate, etc.; call a WRONG
doctor or a poison treatment center immediately.
• Always wear safety goggles when working on batteries.
• Batteries produce hydrogen, which is highly explosive and can
be easily ignited with small sparks or exposed flames.
• Before working with batteries, stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental
contact with metal objects or tools or through the inversion of RWA01080
the terminals.
• Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loose terminals may ge-
nerate sparks and even cause the explosion of the battery.
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2.6.2 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES

• When starting the machine with booster cables, always wear
safety goggles.
• When starting the engine by means of another machine, avoid
any contact between the two machines.
• Be sure to connect the positive cable (+) first and then the ne-
gative or ground cable (-) when connecting the booster cables.
After the start, disconnect first the negative or ground (-) cable
and then the positive cable (+).
• Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negati- RWA01190
ve to negative.
• When connecting the ground cable to the frame of the machine
to be started, operate as far as possible from the battery. (See
"3.15.3 IF THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED").
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PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY
2.7 PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY

• The removal hooks are to be used exclusively for emergency
recovery and not for towing vehicles.
• Before moving the machine, make sure that all the controls are
in neutral.
• Release the parking brake of the travel hydraulic motors (see
“4.7.1.e RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE”).
• Incorrect maneuvers may result in serious injuries or even dea-
th.
• To move the machine, use properly dimensioned steel cables;
do not use worn cables or cables with broken strands (A), RWA05380
twisted cables (B), deformed cables (C).
• During the recovery operation, no one can be allowed to appro-
ach the machines or the cable.
• Do not stand astride the cablecavo.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY
• Move the machine just far enough to permit the required re-
pairs.
• Do not remove the machine in any way other than that indicated
in paragraph “3.15.1 HOW TO REMOVE THE MACHINE”.
CAUTION
• The maximum pulling force for the emergency recovery is
the following:
F = 2750 kg
• Use cables having the same length and pull continuously, RWAA11220
without jerks.
• Arrange and couple the machine to be removed by positio-
ning it on the same axis as the towing vehicle; the force
must be parallel to the axis of movement.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE
2.8 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE

2.8.1 WARNING PLATES
• Before starting any maintenance operation, position the machi-
ne on a firm and level surface, rest the equipment on to the
ground, engage the safety locks of either the equipment and the
controls and stop the engine.
DANGER
• If another person starts the engine and operates the control le-
vers while the operator is providing for service, this may result DO NOT OPERATE
in serious injuries or even death. When this tag is not being used,
keep it in the storage compartment.
• To avoid these risks, always attach warning plates to the control
levers and to the ignition key before performing any maintenan-
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ce operation; if necessary, attach additional warning tags also
around the machine and in particular on the cab handles.
DANG
When DO NOT
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used this tag OPER
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artme in the being
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2.8.2 TOOLS
• Use only the tools provided with the machine and high-quality
tools suitable for the tasks to be performed.
• Do not use worn, damaged, low-quality tools or tools that are
not suitable for the tasks to be performed, in order to avoid any
personal injury.
• After use, always put the tools in the appropriate compartment
(1) positioned behind the driverís seat.
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2.8.3 PERSONNEL
• Only authorized and duly trained personnel can service and repair the machine; additional precautions must be
taken when grinding, welding and using a sledge hammer or heavy hammers.
• When assemblying the equipment or cylinder connection pins, use wooden, plastic or in any case not excessi-
vely hard tools to check the centering of the holes.
Do not use your fingers, since you run the risk of cutting them.
2.8.4 EQUIPMENT
• The normal or special equipment that must be installed on the
machine or that have been removed must be stored in safe pla-
ces, preventing them from falling down. If they fall on someone,
they can cause serious bodily harm.
• When assemblying or removing any equipment, make sure that
the cables and the lifting hook are in good conditions and pro-
perly dimensioned for the load to be lifted.
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2.8.5 WORKING UNDER THE MACHINE

• Always lower the work equipment to the ground or in any case
to its lowest position before performing service or repairs under
the machine.
• Always lock the machine wheels securely.
• Do not work under the machine, if this is not sufficiently suppor-
ted.
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2.8.6 KEEPING THE MACHINE CLEAN

• Spilled oil or grease, scattered tools or broken pieces are dan-
gerous, because they may cause someone to slip or trip.
Always keep the machine and the work site clean and tidy.
• To clean the machine, use a pressurized jet of warm water or
steam and the appropriate detergents available on the market.
Do not use diesel oil, oil or solvents, since the former leave an
oily coat that favours the sticking of dust, while the latter (even if
weak) damage the painted surfaces and therefore facilitate
rusting.
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• While cleaning the machine, keep the pressurized jet at a mini-
mum distance of approximately 60 cm, in order to avoid dama-
ging the warning plates and the pictograms.
If one or more plates should be damaged, request for spare
ones to Komatsu or to your Komatsu Distributor and provide for
replacing them.
• Water into the electrical system provokes the oxidation of the
contacts and may hinder the start of the machine or even make
it start suddenly and abruptly. For this reason, never use water
or steam jets to clean sensors, connectors or the inside of the
operator’s cab.
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2.8.7 USE OF THE ENGINE DURING MAINTENANCE

• During maintenance operations, run the engine only when indispensable. If it is necessary to have the engine
running (for example, to wash the cooling circuit or to check the functionality of the alternator), an operator
should constantly remain in the cab, in order to be able to stop the engine whenever this is required.
• During maintenance operations with running engine, never disengage the safety locks of the controls from the
normal LOCK position.
Service personnel must not move any control lever.
• When carrying out maintenance operations, do not touch the moving parts of the machine and avoid wearing lar-
ge and loose clothes.
2.8.8 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE PARTS THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SA-
FETY
• Periodically change the following parts, which are important to prevent fires.
Fuel supply system: fuel delivery and return pipes.
Hydraulic system: main delivery pipes of the hydraulic pump.
• Even if they seem to be in good conditions, these components must be periodically changed with new ones. In
fact, these components tend to deteriorate over time.
• If one of these parts is defective, change or repair it even if the recommended change interval has not elapsed
yet (see “4.6 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED WITH SAFETY”).
2.8.9 STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE CAR-

RYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE
OPERATION OR INSPECTION
• Stop the machine only on firm and level ground and stop the en-
gine before carrying out any maintenance operation or inspec-
tion.
• If the engine must be running during a maintenance operation,
shift the safety bars to the LOCK position and carry out the
maintenance operation with the help of another person; one
operator must remain on the machine and the words and signs RWA02000
to be used must be agreed upon in advance.
• The person who carries out the maintenance operations must
be very careful not to touch any moving part of the engine.
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2.8.10 RULES FOR REFUELING AND AD-

DING OIL
• Keep away from exposed flames while refueling or adding oil.
• Spilled fuel or oil make the ground slippery and may cause acci-
dents; clean any dirty area immediately and carefully.
• Always tighten the fuel tank and the hydraulic circuit oil safety
caps securely.
• Do not use fuel to clean any part of the machine that is dirty with
oil or dust.
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• Always top up the fuel and oil tanks in properly ventilated areas
and refrain from smoking.
• When refueling, hold the fuel gun firmly and keep it constantly in
contact with the filler until you have finished, in order to avoid
sparks due to static electricity.
• Do not fill the tank completely, in order to leave room for the fuel
to expand.
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2.8.11 CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN

THE RADIATOR
• Let the engine and the radiator cool down before checking the
coolant level.
• If it is necessary to remove the cap with hot engine, wear suita-
ble clothes and protections and loosen the cap slowly, in order
to release the pressure gradually.
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2.8.12 USING LAMPS

• Use only homologated explosion-proof lamps to check the fuel,
oil, coolant and battery electrolyte levels.
Unsuitable lamps can cause fires or explosions.
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2.8.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL

BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR
• When repairing the electrical system, disconnect the battery in
order to stop the flow of current. 1 2
☞ IMPORTANT
• Disconnect first the negative ground cable (-) and then the
positive cable (+).
At the end of the operation, reconnect first the positive ca-
ble (+) and then the negative cable (-). RWA01370
• If electrical welding operations are to be carried out on the ma-

chine, it is necessary to disconnect the battery and also the al-
ternator.
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2.8.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE

STARTER
• Do not start the engine by tampering with the terminals of the
starter, since the machine may move.
• Sudden or accidental movements of the machine may cause
serious injuries or even death.
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2.8.15 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES

• Do not bend high-pressure hoses or rub them with sharp or abrasive objects.
Do not use bent or cracked rigid tubes or hoses that were previously rejected because of leaks or fastening de-
fects, since they may burst during use.
• Always repair or replace any loose or faulty fuel or oil pipe. Any leakage of fuel or oil may cause fires.
2.8.16 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN DANGEROUS!

WORKING ON HIGH-PRESSURE SY-
STEMS
• Do not forget that the work equipment circuits are always under
pressure; for this reason, when it is necessary to add or drain
hydraulic oil, or service or inspect the hydraulic circuit, it is advi-
sable to lower the equipment to the ground and completely rele-
ase the pressures and the residual pressure present in the tank.
Small leakages from pipes under pressure and the resulting jets
are extremely dangerous, since they can perforate the skin and
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penetrate in the blood circulation or injure the eyes.
For this reason, always wear goggles and thick gloves during
the inspections and use a piece of cardboard or a sheet of
plywood to check for oil leakages. CORRECT
If you are struck by a jet of high-pressure oil or are injured, even
if slightly, consult a doctor immediately.
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2.8.17 PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE

WORK INVOLVING HIGH TEMPERA-
TURES AND PRESSURES
• When the machine is stopped at the end of work, the engine co-
olant, the oil and all the components are hot and the hydralic cir-
cuits are under pressure.
In these conditions, if the coolant, the hydraulic oil and the engi-
ne oil are to be drained in order to change them or the filters,
there are serious risks of injuries and burns.
Wait for the temperature to lower within the normal operating
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range (40-45ºC) (104-113°F) before carrying out the maintenan-
ce operations in accordance with the procedures indicated in
the relevant sections of this manual.
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2.8.18 COOLING FAN AND FAN BELT

• Be careful to the rotating parts and do not allow anyone to get
too close to these parts, since clothes or parts of the body may
get caught into them.
• If hands, clothes, or tools get entangled in the fan blades or the
fan belt, they may be cut, torn or seriously damaged; for this re-
ason, avoid touching the rotating parts.
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2.8.19 WASTE MATERIALS

• Do not dispose of used oil in the sewer system, rivers, etc.
• Always put used oil in containers. Never drain oil directly on to
the ground.
• Keep to the laws and regulations in force when disposing of
harmful substances such as oil, fuel, solvents, used filters and
batteries.
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2.8.20 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN

INFLATING THE TIRES
• Always bear in mind that tires can burst while being inflated,
causing serious accidents.
• Before inflating the tires, always check the wheel rims and the
tire walls and tread for dents, cuts, broken plies, or other de-
fects.
• Have a tire expert perform checks and tire maintenance.
• When inflating the tires, use a compressed air gun with exten-
RWA20900
sion hose and pressure gauge.
• Make sure that there is nobody in the vicinity before starting to
inflate a tire. Stand at the tread or outer belt side of the tire to
inflate it.
• Never exceed the inflation pressures specified for each type of
tire. Always make sure that the tire pressures are identical on
both sides of the machine .
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2.8.21 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING THE SYNTHETIC BIODE-

GRADABLE OIL TYPE «HEES»
• It is not possible to mix the synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES with ordinary hydraulic oils, since when the
temperature increases insoluble compounds are generated, which are deposited on the filters and clog them
(the maximum concentration of ordinary oil cannot exceed 1% of the total quantity of oil).
• The biodegradable oil can be used only in the hydraulic system; it cannot be used for the endothermic engine,
the transmissions, the braking system, etc.
• Before introducing the synthetic biodegradable oil in the hydraulic system, empty the system completely, discon-
necting the cylinders and all the parts that may contain ordinary oil, and replace the drain filter with a new one.
Start the engine and let it idle without using the work equipment , wait until the oil reaches a temperature of at le-
ast 40ºC (104°F), then start moving the equipment, so that all the parts of the system are filled with oil. Stop the
engine and check the oil level (see "4.7.2.e CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL").
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THE MACHINE AND
ITS OPERATIONS
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SAFETY LOCKS
3.1 SAFETY LOCKS

DANGER
• If it is necessary to stop the machine with raised loader arm, always engage the mechanical safety lock
on the arm and lock the equipment and travel control by lifting the safety bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY
BARS”).
• When traveling on roads with a machine homologated for this purpose, lower the loader arm completely,
engage the bucket antirotation lock, apply the teeth guard and lock the equipment control by shifting the
safety device lever to the lock position.
• When traveling on roads with a machine homologated for this purpose and equipped with excavator,
fold the bucket completely, apply the lock between boom and arm, the antirotation lock between boom
and sliding plate and the centre lock of the sliding plate.
Raise the stabilizer supports completely, couple the relevant safety chains and finally lock the equip-
ment control by shifting the safety device lever to the lock position. If the machine is also equipped with
rear stabilizers, raise the supports and lock them with the relevant safety chains.
• When traveling on roads with a machine homologated for this purpose and equipped with asphalt cutter,
apply the lock on the lifting jack in order to keep the equipment at a given distance from the ground, low-
er the loader arm completely, install the antirotation lock of the front equipment and finally lock the
equipment control by shifting the safety device lever to the lock position.
• Non-compliance with these rules may lead to serious accidents.
3.1.1 LOADER LOCKS

• The loader arm is provided with a safety lock (1) to be used to
keep the arm raised when the machine is serviced or routine
operations are carried out.
• The engagement of the safety lock must be carried out by two
persons, one seated in driving position to check the movements
of the machine and the other standing on the ground to engage
the lock correctly.
• It is important to remember that in operating conditions the safe-
ty lock (1) must be positioned against the arm and kept in this 2 1 RWAA11230
position by means of the safety pin (2).
☞ IMPORTANT
• The safety lock must always adhere to the hydraulic cylin-
der rod.
• The safety lock must be brought to its definitive position by
moving the contact surfaces slowly and continuously, in
such a way as not to damage the cylinder head surface.
1
2
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SAFETY LOCKS
DANGER
• After the coupling of the lock (1), keep it in position by
means of the safety pin (2).
• Do not carry out any operation under the raised loader arm
3 3
if the safety lock (1) has not been engaged.
• The safety bars (3) positioned in front of the operator seated in

the driving position make it possible to lock the equipment and
travel control.
For the operation of the safety bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY RWAA9910
BARS”).
• The retainer (4) locks the optional equipment control pedal in
the neutral position.
RWAA12630
• The other applications of the safety locks concern exclusively

the use of the machine for traveling on roads, and are the fol-
lowing:
a) Installation of the front bucket swing lock (5). 5
RWAA11760
b) Installation of the teeth guard (6).
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SAFETY LOCKS
c) Locking of the safety device (7) for the inhibition of the

equipment control.
RWAA11550
3.1.2 EXCAVATOR LOCKS (if installed)
☞ IMPORTANT
• When traveling on roads, always position the excavator fol-
lowing the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, apply the safety
locks and lock the equipment control by shifting the safety
device lever to the lock position.
The excavator safety locks must be used for traveling on roads

and applied by proceeding as follows:
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• After folding the bucket completely, apply the lock (1) between
boom and arm, the connection lock (2) between boom and slid-
ing plate, the centre pin (3) that locks the sliding plate on the
frame, raise the stabilizer supports completely and engage the
relevant safety chains (4).
2
3
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SAFETY LOCKS
• If the machine is equipped with rear stabilizers, raise the sup-

ports completely and engage the relevant safety chains (5).
RWAA4140
2
RWAA4150
RWAA4160
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SAFETY LOCKS
3.1.3 ASPHALT CUTTER LOCKS

(if installed)
☞ IMPORTANT
• When traveling on roads, always position the asphalt cutter
following the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, apply the
safety locks and lock the equipment control by shifting the
safety device lever to the lock position.
• If the machine is equipped with asphalt cutter, besides applying RWAA4190

the antirotation lock already described for the standard machine
(see “3.1.1 pos. 5 LOADER LOCKS”), it is also necessary to ap-
ply the lock (1) on the lifting jacks, in such a way as to keep the
equipment at a given distance from the ground.
1
RWAA4200
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GENERAL VIEWS
3.2 GENERAL VIEWS

3.2.1 FRONT GENERAL VIEW
RWA31700
7 6
3
2
1 - Bucket 5 - Frame
2 - Bucket cylinder 6 - Arm
3 - Wheels 7 - Cab
4 - Lifting cylinder
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GENERAL VIEWS
3.2.2 REAR GENERAL VIEW

RWA31860
1 - Rear panel 3 - Exhaust silencer

2 - Engine hood
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GENERAL VIEWS
3.2.3 CAB INSIDE GENERAL VIEW
2 3
4 5
1 1
7 6
RWA31880
1 - Safety bars
2 - Travel and steering control lever (ISO PATTERN SYSTEM)
- Left wheel travel and arm lifting control lever (OPTIONAL
PATTERN SYSTEM)
3 - Bucket lifting control lever (ISO PATTERN SYSTEM)
- Right wheel travel and bucket folding control lever (OPTION-
AL PATTERN SYSTEM)
4 - Auxiliary hydraulic kit control pedal (if installed)
5 - Foot accelerator
8
6 - Hand accelerator RWAA11560
7 - Parking brake
8 - Equipment control locking lever (if installed)
9 - Dashboard
9
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GENERAL VIEWS
10 - Left console switches

11 - Right console switches
10
RWAA11260
11
RWAA9720
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
3.3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

3.3.1 INSTRUMENTS
1
2 3
E
P
RWA31900
1 - Hour meter
2 - Engine coolant temperature indicator
3 - Fuel level indicator
1- HOUR METER
This instrument indicates the total number of operating hours of
the engine. The count is continuous and the number is increased
by 1 when the engine has run for one hour, independently of its
speed. When the engine is running, the led (A) positioned under
the instrument flashes for the count of the seconds.
The hour meter keeps functioning even if the machine is not trav-
elling or working.
The reading of the hour meter is to be considered valid for the cal-
culation of the maintenance intervals.
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2- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICA-

TOR
This instrument indicates the temperature of the engine coolant,
which in normal conditions should be 80-85°C.
After starting the engine and before starting work, let it warm up
until the temperature indicator reaches the green range.
If the indicator exceeds the limit values while the engine is run-
ning and reaches the overheating red range, let the engine idle
until the indicator returns to the normal temperature green range.
When the indicator reaches the overheating red range, the acous-
tic alarm sounds, too. RYA13650
If this inconvenience occurs repeatedly, try to find out the cause

(see “3.15.4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING – ENGINE”).
RYA13660
3- FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR

This instrument indicates the fuel level in the tank; this information
is available only with the ignition key in position «I» (see “3.3.3
pos. 9 START SWITCH”).
The green range indicates the normal fuel level, while the red
range indicates that the fuel level is low.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the indicator reaches the reserve red range while the ma-
chine is working, stop it and refuel it up to the correct level. RYA13670
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3.3.2 WARNING LIGHTS
1 2 3 4 5
E
P
6 7 8 9 10 11
RWA31890
1 - Alternator warning light 7 - Speed increase warning light

2 - Preheating warning light 8 - Floating device warning light
3 - Engine oil pressure warning light 9 - Direction indicator warning light
4 - Air cleaner clogging warning light 10 - Working light warning light
5 - Hydraulic oil filter clogging warning light 11 - Safety device functionality control unit.
6 - Parking brake warning light
1- ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT

This warning light comes on when the starting circuit is energized
and goes out when the engine exceeds the idling speed; if this
warning light remains on even when the engine is running at the
normal operating speed, this means that the alternator does not
work and the battery is not charged correctly.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the warning light remains off when the ignition key is
turned to position “I”, this means that the alternator is RWA07150
faulty or broken.
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2- PREHEATING WARNING LIGHT

This warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to po-
sition « » to start the engine at low temperatures and goes out
automatically after approximately 13 seconds (see «3.6.2.2 Start-
ing with cold engine or in cold climates»).
RWA07160
3- ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

This warning light comes on and activates the acoustic alarm with
engine at rest when the starting circuit is energized and goes out
as soon as the engine lubrication circuit is pressurized.
If this warning light remains on or comes on with the engine run-
ning, stop the machine immediately and try to locate the trouble.
RWA07130
4- AIR CLEANER CLOGGING WARNING LIGHT

This warning light comes on when the engine air filter needs
cleaning.
RWA31710
5- HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER CLOGGING WARN-

ING LIGHT
This warning light comes on when the hydraulic circuit filter needs
replacing.
RWA22340
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6- PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

It signals that the parking brake has been applied.
P
RWA20230
7- SPEED INCREASE WARNING LIGHT

It comes on when the high speed is selected (see “3.3.3 pos. 12
SPEED INCREASE PUSH BUTTON”).
RWA18440
8- FLOATING DEVICE WARNING LIGHT

It comes on when the floating device is connected (see “3.3.3 pos.
13 FLOATING DEVICE SWITCH”).
RWA23300
9- DIRECTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT

This warning light comes on intermittently when the lever on the
dashboard is operated (see “3.3.3 pos. 8 DIRECTION INDICA-
TOR SWITCH”) or when the emergency switch is operated (see
“3.3.3 pos. 6 EMERGENCY SWITCH”).
RWA20200
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10 - WORKING LIGHT WARNING LIGHT

It comes on when the working lights are turned on with the switch
positioned on the dashboard (see”3.3.3 pos. 5 WORKING LIGHT
SWITCH”).
RWA07180
11 - SAFETY DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY CONTROL

UNIT C
This control unit is positioned on the dashboard and checks the E
condition of the safety devices installed on the machine.
The signals are shown on the display by the coming on and going
out of the warning lights.
A
The functions are the following:
B C
RWA31910
A - RED WARNING LIGHT

LED off - This means that all the safety devices are on and
therefore all the machine functions are normal (the solenoid
valve ensures the lifting of the work equipment and the ma-
chine travel).
A
LED on - This means that at least one safety function is
lacking; in this case the solenoid valve is closed and does
not permit the lifting and therefore the use of the work
equipment and the machine travel.
RWA22370
B - GREEN WARNING LIGHT

LED on - This means that the operator is correctly seated in
the driving position and that the operator presence sensor is
on. B
LED off - (With the red warning light coming on at the same
time) This means that the operator is standing or that he is
not inside the cab.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The operator presence signal (seat) starts the emergency
condition with a delay of 1.5 seconds. RWA22380
With this solution the operatorís jerks (especially when
working on uneven ground) are sensed without signalling
repeated emergencies.
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C - GREEN WARNING LIGHT

LED on - This means that the safety bars are down and
therefore safety is ensured. C
LED off - (With the red warning light coming on at the same
time) This means that the safety bars are not completely
down and therefore the work equipment and the travel func-
tion cannot be used.
RWA22390
CAUTION
• The sounding of the acoustic alarm (buzzer) signals that the solenoid valve coil is jammed.
This alarm sounds even with the engine at rest and disengaged ignition key.
• Be particularly careful in the following conditions:
A) Safety bars lifted and temporary jamming of the valve. (The engine stops and the acoustic alarm
sounds).
Lower the work equipment to the ground (see “3.3.5 MACHINE CONTROLS”), get off the machine and
try to locate the trouble.
B) Coil jamming with engine off. (The acoustic alarm sounds).
Lower the work equipment to the ground (see “3.3.5 MACHINE CONTROLS”), get off the machine and
try to locate the trouble.
• When the troubleshooting takes long, disconnect the negative pole (-) of the battery, in order not to de-
plete it completely.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The green leds (seat and bar) come on only if the operator has engaged all the safety locks and released
the parking brake (red led on). The leds go out whenever the bar is lifted (servocontrols off); to reactivate
the servocontrols, seat in the driving position, lower the safety bar and press the parking brake push
button (green and red leds on).
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3.3.3 SWITCHES AND PUSH BUTTONS

1 - Parking brake push button 1 2 3 4
2 - Revolving light switch
3 - Left stabilizer button (if installed)
4 - Right stabilizer button (if installed)
5 - Working light switch
6 - Emergency switch (HAZARD)
7 - Parking light and low beam switch
8 - Direction indicator switch RWAA10590
9 - Ignition switch
10 - Horn
11 - Front equipment «high-flow» hydraulic system switch
(if installed) 5 6 7 8
12 - Front equipment «super-flow» hydraulic system switch
(if installed)
RWAA9740
RWAA9750
11
10 13
RWAA11940
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13 - Speed increase button

14 - Floating device button (if installed)
15 - Available for other functions 12
10 13
RWAA11950
14 15
15
RWAA11960
1- PARKING BRAKE PUSH BUTTON

If pressed, this switch comes on and engages the parking brake.
If pressed again, it disengages the brake, thus releasing the ma-
chine
☞ IMPORTANT
• The parking brake is automatically engaged whenever the
P
engine stops; this is due to the lack of pressure in the hy-
draulic circuit.
• The push button releases the brake only when the engine RWA20230
is running and all the safety devices are in function (warn-

ing lights off).
2- REVOLVING LIGHT SWITCH

Switches on the revolving light and must be operated when it is
necessary to travel on roads.
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3- LEFT STABILIZER BUTTON (if installed)

This is a button with two temporary positions and the neutral posi-
tion at its centre.
Press the button forward or backward to lower or raise the stabiliz-
er.
For use, see ”3.3.5 pos. 14 LEFT STABILIZER CONTROL”
RWA23320
4- RIGHT STABILIZER BUTTON (if installed)

This is a button with two temporary positions and the neutral posi-
tion at its centre.
Press the button forward or backward to lower or raise the stabiliz-
er.
For use, see “3.3.5 pos. 13 RIGHT STABILIZER CONTROL”
RWA23310
5- WORKING LIGHT SWITCH

Enables the circuit of the working lights.
RWA07180
6- EMERGENCY SWITCH (HAZARD)

Operates all the direction lights at the same time and must be
used whenever the machine is temporarily parked on the road-
side or in anomalous position while traveling on roads.
RWA20210
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7- PARKING LIGHT AND LOW BEAM SWITCH

This is a two-position switch:
The 1st click enables the circuit of the instrument lights and the
parking lights.
The 2nd click enables the general circuit of the low beam or work-
ing lights, according to the position of the switch (2).
RWA22400
8- DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH

This is a lever switch with three positions. The neutral position is
at the centre.
Shift the switch lever to the right or to the left to indicate the turn
direction.
RWA20200
9- IGNITION SWITCH
This is a rotary key switch with four positions marked by the fol-
lowing symbols « » - (OFF) - I - « » (START).
For further details on the use of this switch, see “3.6.2 STARTING
THE ENGINE”.
RWA23290
10 - HORN
This push button is positioned on the left lever grip and serves to
warn the persons in the vicinity of the machine at the beginning of
work and in case of danger.
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11 - FRONT EQUIPMENT «HIGH-FLOW» HYDRAU-

LIC SYSTEM SWITCH (if installed)
This switch allows the oil delivery of the hydraulic pump to be con-
stantly increased.
For use, see “3.3.5 pos. 9 HIGH-FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CONTROL”.
RWA35980
12 - FRONT EQUIPMENT "SUPER-FLOW"

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SWITCH (if installed)
This is a double-function switch and allows the oil delivery of the
hydraulic pump to be constantly increased.
For use, see “3.3.5 pos. 9 SUPER-FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CONTROL”.
RWA35980
13 - SPEED INCREASE BUTTON

This button is positioned on the left joystick grip and serves to in-
crease the machine speed.
For use, see “3.3.5 pos. 10 SPEED INCREASE CONTROL”
RWA18440
14 - FLOATING DEVICE SWITCH (if installed)

This switch is positioned on the right joystick grip and when
pressed enables the electrohydraulic circuit of the floating device.
For use, see “3.3.5 pos. 11 FLOATING DEVICE CONTROL”
RWA23300
15 - AVAILABLE FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS
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3.3.4 ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

1 - Acoustic alarm
2 - Electric outlet
3 - Accumulator disconnection switch (if provided) 1
RWAA9760
RWAA11570
RWAA12480
1- ACOUSTIC ALARM
This acoustic alarm sounds when the circuits are energized with
the ignition key (rotation to position ìIî) and is automatically disen-
gaged when the engine is started.
The sounding of the alarm during operation signals:
• insufficient engine oil pressure;
• overheating of the engine cooling circuit;
• jamming of the servo control solenoid valve coil
RWA07200
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2- ELECTRIC OUTLET
An electric outlet is positioned on the right side of the cab inner
wall for the connection of a lighting device for routine and mainte-
nance operations.
It is a two-pole outlet and is in compliance with the ISO 4165-
1979 standard.
Power supply 12 V.
RWA07250
3- ACCUMULATOR DISCONNECTION SWITCH

(if provided) A
This is a removable lever-type switch positioned near the accumu-
lator; to reach it, it is necessary to open the engine hood (see
“3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
The current transmitted by the accumulator to the electric system
of the machine can be interrupted by rotating the switch clockwise
(position B).
Always rotate the switch to “position B” if it is necessary to work
on the accumulator or the electric system, or if electric welds must
be carried out on the machine. RWAA12490
The electric contact can be restored by rotating the switch anti-
clockwise (position A).
RWAA12500
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3.3.5 MACHINE CONTROLS
2 3
4 5
1 1
7 6
RWA31880
1 - Safety bars
2 - Travel and steering control lever (ISO PATTERN SYSTEM)
- Left wheel travel and arm lifting control lever (OPTIONAL
PATTERN SYSTEM)
3 - Arm lifting control lever (ISO PATTERN SYSTEM)
- Right wheel travel and bucket folding control lever (OPTION-
AL PATTERN SYSTEM)
4 - Auxiliary hydraulic kit control pedal (if installed)
5 - Foot accelerator
8
6 - Hand accelerator RWAA11560
7 - Parking brake
8 - Equipment control locking lever (if installed)
9 - «High-flow» hydraulic system control (if installed)
- «Super-flow» hydraulic system control (if installed)
9
10 - Speed increase control
10
RWAA10500
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11 - Floating device control (if installed)

12 - Pattern shifting control
13 - Right stabilizer control (if installed)
14 - Left stabilizer control (if installed) 11
15 - Optionals
RWAA10490
12 RWAA11590
14 13
RWA36000
15
15
RWAA11610
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1- SAFETY BARS
WARNING
• Before leaving the operating position, lower the equipment
to the ground and lock the safety bars. 1 1
• The safety devices of the machine are composed of electric
parts.
Therefore, before modifying or replacing wirings and elec-
trical components, which may result in malfunctions of the
devices, contact your Komatsu Distributor. RWAA9770
The locking of the servo control safety device is obtained by lifting

the bars (1) in vertical position.
The safety device can be released by lowering the bars to the hor-
izontal position and pressing the parking brake push button
(warning light off). 1 1
☞ IMPORTANT
• The equipment movements and the travel function are in-
hibited when the safety bars (1) are locked.
RWAA9920
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ISO PATTERN CONTROL SYSTEM

2- TRAVEL AND STEERING CONTROL LEVER
WARNING
• Before carrying out any maneuver with this lever, the operator must be seated in the work position with
fastened safety belt; before every maneuver the operator must take all the precautions indicated in
“3.6.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE”.
• Before moving, make sure that the parking brake is disengaged.
• When traveling on roads, make sure that all the safety devices have been engaged.
• Failure to comply with these rules may lead to serious accidents.
The travel control lever (2) is positioned on the operatorís left and
serves to control the forward and reverse movements and the
steering of the machine, according to the movements indicated in
the diagram. 2
RWAA9780
N - Neutral
A - Forward gear
F
B - Counterrotation to the right
C - Reverse gear A
D - Counterrotation to the left D
N
B
C
R
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If the lever is operated in directions that are inclined with respect to the machine axis, simultaneous steering move-
ments proportional to the angle of inclination are obtained, since the two hydraulic pumps corresponding to each
single function are engaged at the same time.
N - Neutral
A - Forward left steering
B - Forward right steering
C - Reverse left steering
D - Reverse right steering A B
N
D C
RWA22420
CAUTION
• Always travel at moderate speed, in order to obtain maximum precision and maximum efficiency during
work.
• During work, the use of the lever must be proportional to the required effort and such as to obtain con-
stant engine speed.
• Maneuver the lever smoothly, without abrupt movements and avoid counterrotations as much as possi-
ble, since these maneuvers involve untimely wear of the tires.
• The lever grip is provided with the horn, which must be used to warn the persons in the vicinity of the
machine at the beginning of work and in case of danger.
• All movements are locked by shifting the safety bars to the lock position (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY
BARS”).
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3- ARM LIFTING CONTROL LEVER
WARNING
fastened safety belt; before any maneuver he must perform the operations described in “3.13 USING THE
WORK EQUIPMENT”.
• When traveling on roads, always lock the equipment control (see “3.3.5 pos. 8 EQUIPMENT CONTROL
LOCKING LEVER”).
• Before leaving the operating position, lower the equipment to the ground and lock the safety bars (verti-
cal position), then stop the engine.
• Failure to comply with these instructions may lead to serious accidents.
CAUTION
• The self-leveling system is operated automatically only when the arm is lifted with loaded bucket. When
the arm is in the lowering phase the system cannot be operated.
• At the maximum height the self-leveling system keeps the bucket partially folded to prevent the material
from falling out of the bucket itself.
The equipment control lever (3) is positioned on the operatorís

right and controls the arm lifting and lowering and the bucket
dumping and folding functions.
The following diagrams show the basic maneuvers and the possi-
ble combined maneuvers.
3
RWAA9790
BASIC MANEUVERS
N - Neutral
A - Arm lowering A
B - Bucket dumping
D
C - Arm lifting N
D - Bucket folding B
C
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If the lever is operated in directions that are inclined with respect to the machine axis, simultaneous movements
proportional to the angle of inclination are obtained, since the two hydraulic distributors corresponding to each sin-
gle function are engaged at the same time.
COMBINED MANEUVERS
N - Neutral
A - Arm lowering - Bucket folding A B
B - Arm lowering - Bucket opening
C - Arm lowering - Bucket opening N
D - Arm lifting - Bucket folding
D C
RWA22440
☞ IMPORTANT
• All movements are locked by shifting the safety bars to the lock position.
(see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”)
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OPTIONAL PATTERN CONTROL SYSTEM

2- LEFT WHEEL TRAVEL, STEERING AND ARM LIFTING CONTROL LEVER
WARNING
“3.6.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE” and “3.13 USING THE EQUIPMENT”.
LOCKING LEVER”).
• Before leaving the work position, lower the equipment to the ground and lock the safety bars (vertical
position), then stop the engine.
CAUTION
• The self-leveling system is operated automatically only when the arm is lifted with loaded bucket. When
the arm is in the lowering phase the system cannot be operated.
• At the maximum height the self-leveling system keeps the bucket partially folded to prevent the material
from falling out of the bucket itself.
The travel control lever (2) is positioned on the operatorís left and
serves to control the forward and reverse movements, the steer-
ing of the machine to the right, the arm lifting and lowering func-
tion, according to the movements indicated in the diagram. 2
☞ IMPORTANT
• To move the machine forward or backward, shift the control
levers (2) and (3) at the same time and in the same direc-
tion.
RWAA9780
N - Neutral
A - Forward right steering
F
B - Arm lowering
C - Reverse right steering A
D - Arm lifting D
N
B
C
R
RWA32220
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CAUTION
work.
stant engine speed.
• The lever grip is provided with the horn, which must be used to warn the persons in the vicinity of the
machine at the beginning of work and in case of danger.
BARS”).
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3- RIGHT WHEEL TRAVEL, STEERING AND BUCKET FOLDING CONTROL LEVER
WARNING
“3.6.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE” and “3.13 USING THE EQUIPMENT”.
LOCKING LEVER”).
• Before leaving the work position, lower the equipment to the ground and lock the safety bars (vertical
position), then stop the engine.
The equipment control lever (3) is positioned on the operatorís

right and serves to control the forward and reverse movements,
the steering of the machine to the left, the bucket folding and
dumping function, according to the movements indicated in the di-
agram.
3
☞ IMPORTANT
• To move the machine forward or backward, shift the control
levers (2) and (3) at the same time and in the same direc-
tion.
RWAA9790
N - Neutral F
A - Forward left steering A
B - Bucket dumping
C - Reverse left steering
D
N
D - Bucket folding B
C
R
RWA32230
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CAUTION
work.
stant engine speed.
BARS”).
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4- AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC KIT CONTROL PEDAL (IF INSTALLED)
WARNING
• Always engage the safety device (2) when the use of the control is not required, during travel and when
parking the machine.
• When connecting hydraulically-controlled equipment to the auxiliary kit, make sure that the control ped-
al is always in position «A» (CLOSED CIRCUIT).
• Before moving the pedal to the coupling position «B» (OPEN CIRCUIT), stop the machine, lower the
equipment to the ground and always lock the equipment and travel control by lifting the safety bars to
the lock position.
• Before carrying out any maneuver with this pedal, the operator must be seated in the work position with
fastened safety belt.
The pedal (1) controls the opening or closing of the oil flow to the
optional equipment and has two fixed positions. 2
☞ IMPORTANT
• To reach the pedal (1), lift the safety guard (2).
1
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1 - Rest position «A» (HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT CLOSED).

This position excludes any possibility to use the optional A
equipment and corresponds to the neutral position of the
pedal.
1
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2 - Coupling position «B» (HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OPEN).

This position allows a continuous oil flow to be supplied to B
the optional equipment (excavator, demolition hammer, as-
phalt cutter, etc.) and is obtained by pressing the left part of
the pedal (1) with the foot until the distributor spool is en-
gaged.
1
When it is in this position, the pedal cannot return automati- 3
cally to the neutral position: it is necessary to press forward
the safety lever (3) positioned beside the pedal.
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The pedal is used also to control the oil flow of equipment with bi-
directional circuit (multipurpose buckets, drills, asphalt cutters,
etc.). Shift the safety lever (3) to the locking position and press the
pedal (1) to position «L» or «R» to control the movement of the
equipment. L
3 R
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5- FOOT ACCELERATOR
The accelerator pedal (1) is positioned on the operator’s right and
serves to control the engine speed and power.
Use the accelerator pedal with care, especially when the machine
is under strain or is working in difficult conditions.
Avoid useless accelerations, in order to reduce consumption and 1
extend the life of both the engine and the machine.
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6- HAND ACCELERATOR
A
WARNING
• The use of the hand accelerator is allowed only under the
indicated conditions; its use in other conditions may lead
to accidents.
The hand accelerator must be used during the warming up of the
engine and successively when operations with the optional equip-
ment are to be carried out; it can also be used for some mainte-
nance operations. RWAA9890
• Idling position (A):

lever completely pushed forward.
• Maximum speed position (B):
lever completely pulled backward.
B
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7- PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
• The parking brake must be applied whenever the operator
leaves the driving position, even if for a short time.
1
• The machine must be positioned with the wheels resting
firmly on the ground. If one of the wheels is unstable or is
resting on a small obstacle, the machine may move.
• Periodically check the functionality of the parking brake.
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Failure to comply with these instructions may lead to seri-
ous accidents or even death.
• In case of failure of the hydraulic system, before the recov-
ery of the machine release the negative brake installed on
the travel hydraulic motors (see “4.7.1.d RELEASING THE
PARKING BRAKE”).
The braking action is obtained by pressing the switch (1) (LED

ON); the release is obtained by pressing the switch again (LED
OFF).
☞ IMPORTANT
• The parking brake is automatically engaged whenever the
engine stops; this is due to the lack of pressure in the hy-
draulic system.
• Every time the engine is started or restarted, it is neces-
sary to release the parking brake before moving the ma-
chine.
8- EQUIPMENT CONTROL LOCKING LEVER

(IF INSTALLED)
WARNING
• When traveling on roads, always lock the equipment con-
trol.
When shifted to the lock position, the lever inhibits the equipment
control.
Before traveling on roads, always lock the equipment control. RWAA11520
The positions of use of the lever are those indicated in the figures.
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9- «HIGH-FLOW» HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CON-

TROL (IF INSTALLED)
☞ IMPORTANT
• The «high-flow» hydraulic control can be used when the
1
operator needs an increased oil delivery in the optional

equipment hydraulic system.
Press the switch (1) when the optional equipment needs a con-
stant increase in oil delivery.
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Press the switch again to return to normal operating conditions.
"SUPER-FLOW" HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CON-

TROL (IF INSTALLED)
☞ IMPORTANT
• The «super-flow» hydraulic control can be used when the
1 2
operator needs increased oil delivery in the optional equip-

ment hydraulic system.
To obtain a temporary increase in oil delivery, keep the push but-

ton (1) pressed and release it to return to normal operating condi-
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tions.
The switch (2) is used when the optional equipment needs a con-
stant increase in oil delivery.
Press the switch again to return to normal operating conditions.
10 - SPEED INCREASE CONTROL

The button (1) that allows the machine travel speed to be in-
creased is positioned on the left joystick grip.
When the button is pressed, the speed increases; release the but-
ton to return to normal speed. 1
CAUTION
• The speed increase function should be used only for the
fast speed transfers of the machine; in any other case, it is
advisable to use the normal speed. RWAA11320
• Do not use the speed increase control when performing

steering or counterrotation manoeuvres.
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11 - FLOATING DEVICE CONTROL

(IF INSTALLED)
The right joystick grip is provided with a switch (1) that when
pressed (WARNING LIGHT ON) (see “3.3.2 pos. 8 FLOATING 1
DEVICE WARNING LIGHT”) frees the loader arm (floating posi-
tion), that is, allows it to automatically follow the undulations of the
ground.
Press the switch again to restore the standard operating condi-
tions (WARNING LIGHT OFF) (see “3.3.2 pos. 8 FLOATING DE-
VICE WARNING LIGHT”).
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12 - PATTERN SHIFTING CONTROL
WARNING
• Before using the pattern shifting, lower the equipment to
the ground, engage the safety devices and stop the engine.
• Failure to comply with these instructions may lead to seri-
ous injuries or even death.
The pattern shifting control is applied to the rear wall of the cab
and can be reached after opening the engine hood (see “3.5.1
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ENGINE HOOD”).
The lever (1) of the pattern shifting control has two positions:
• ISO CONTROL SYSTEM
Lever in position A
• OPTIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Lever in position B
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The control system selection lever (1) is held in the correct posi-
tion by means of a safety screw (2).
When it is necessary to modify the control system, loosen the A 1
safety screw (2) until releasing the lever (1). Use a 13 mm span-
ner.
Select the desired control system and fix the lever in position with
the safety screw (2).
☞ IMPORTANT
• Before moving the machine, the operator must make sure
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that the selected control system is the one that is required.
B
1
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2
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☞ IMPORTANT
• The control panels (3) positioned at the sides of the central
dashboard are lit from behind. The lighting of the plates is
useful to the operator for the identification of the type of
control selected (ISO PATTERN control or OPTION control).
3 3
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13 - RIGHT STABILIZER CONTROL

(IF INSTALLED)
1
WARNING
• Before moving the machine in any way, make sure that the N
stabilizer feet are completely raised.
• Before traveling on roads, make sure that the safety locks
of the stabilizer feet have been applied.
The right stabilizer is operated by means of the button (1) in- RWA36010
stalled on the left console and according to the indicated posi-

tions.
1 - Press the button forward to lower the stabilizer feet.
2 - Press the button backward to raise the stabilizer feet.
14 - LEFT STABILIZER CONTROL

(IF INSTALLED)
1
WARNING
• Before moving the machine in any way, make sure that the N
stabilizer feet are completely raised.
• Before traveling on roads, make sure that the safety locks
of the stabilizer feet have been applied.
The left stabilizer is operated by means of the button (1) installed RWA36020
on the left console and according to the indicated positions.

1 - Press the button forward to lower the stabilizer feet.
2 - Press the button backward to raise the stabilizer feet.
15 - OPTIONALS
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FUSES AND RELAYS
3.4 FUSES AND RELAYS
☞ IMPORTANT
• When changing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key is in position « ».
• If the fuses are oxidized, corroded or do not fit perfectly in their seat, replace them only with new fuses
having the same capacity.
• If the engine does not run when the ignition switch is brought to position « » STARTcheck the main
fuse and if necessary change it.
3.4.1 MACHINE FUNCTION FUSES

The fuses relevant to the machine functions are grouped on a single base positioned on the dashboard behind the
seat.
1 2 3 4
9 10 11
5 6 7 8
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STANDARD VERSION
POSITION COLOR CAPACITY (A) INVOLVED CIRCUIT
1 Violet 3 Left parking lights
2 Violet 3 Control panel lights, (right parking lights)
3 Light blue 15 Horn, low beam or front working lights
4 Brown 7.5 Switch lights
5 Light blue 15 Rear working lights
6 Red 10 Power supply of joystick switches, floating device, pattern shifting
7 Red 10 12 V electric outlet, revolving light
8 Red 10 Power supply of control panel, safety unit, solenoid valve stop, control
bar sensor, seat sensor, brake switch
9 Brown 7.5 Reverse alarm
10 Brown 7.5 Fuel pump, safety relay (against repeated starting), generator
11 Green 30 Solenoid pull relay, servo control safety pressure switch
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FUSES AND RELAYS
VERSION WITH OPTIONALS

1 Violet 3 Left parking lights, number plate light
2 Violet 3 Control panel lights, right parking lights
3 Light blue 15 Horn, low beam or front working lights
4 Red 10 Switch, direction indicator lights
5 Light blue 15 Rear working lights, stop lights
6 Red 10 Power supply of joystick switches, floating device, pattern shifting
7 Red 10 12 V electric outlet, revolving light, emergency lights (HAZARD)
8 Red 10 Power supply of control panel, safety unit, solenoid valve stop, control
bar sensor, seat sensor, brake switch
9 Brown 7.5 Reverse alarm, power supply of High-flow 3-way equipment hydraulic
system, stabilizers, safety valves
10 Brown 7.5 Fuel pump, safety relay (against repeated starting), generator
11 Green 30 Solenoid pull relay, servo control safety pressure switch
3.4.2 MAIN FUSE

The main fuse (1) is positioned near the battery and can be
reached by raising the cab (see “3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB”). 1
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1 Red 50 System general circuit
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FUSES AND RELAYS
3.4.3 RELAYS
The relays are positioned inside the engine compartment and can
be reached by raising the cab (see”3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB”). A
Some relays are grouped inside the container fixed to the right
side of the machine frame and can be reached by removing the
cover (A).
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
1 Engine stop relay

1 2
2 Safety relay (against repeated starting)
RWA36630
Other relays are grouped inside the base installed on the panel
(B) behind the seat and can be reached by removing the panel
(B). B
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FUSES AND RELAYS
3
3 Safety unit
RWA36640
4 Relay board: A B C D
A - Stop lights
B - 1 way E F G
C - 3 way
D - Momentary high-flow
E - 2 way 4
F - Blinking
G - Detent high-flow
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5 Stoplight relay
5 6 7
6 Floating device control relay
7 Parking brake relay
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GUARDS AND DRIVER’S SEAT
3.5 GUARDS AND DRIVER’S SEAT

3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD
1
WARNING 2
• Do not open the engine hood when the engine is running.
• Do not use the machine without engine hood and do not
start the engine when the hood is open, unless this is ex-
pressly prescribed for certain maintenance operations.
• Non-compliance with these rules may lead to serious acci-
dents.
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OPENING THE HOOD

After releasing the lock, press the push button (1) and raise the
engine hood (2).
4
The maximum opening position is maintained by the lifting piston
(3), which is locked in position by the safety retainer (4).
3
CLOSING THE HOOD
Press the safety retainer (4) of the lifting piston (3) and at the
same time lower the hood.
Push it downwards until the lock snaps.
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Lock the hood.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Make sure that the safety retainer (4) is engaged every time
you open the hood.
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3.5.2 REAR PANEL
☞ IMPORTANT
WARNING
•• L’apertura del cofano posteriore
Do not open the rear panel when èthe possibile
engine solo dopo aver
is running.
aperto il cofano motore.
• Do not use the machine without the rear panel and do not
start the engine
APERTURA with open panel if this is not expressly pre-
DEL COFANO
scribed for certain maintenance operations.
Dopo l’apertura del cofano motore, sollevare il cofano posteriore
• Non-compliance
(1) with these
e fissare la posizione con il rules
tirantemay lead to serious
(2) assicurandosi acci-
che sia
dents. nella sede di ritegno (3).
impegnato
CHIUSURA DEL COFANO
1 RWAA9820
☞
Sollevare il cofano posteriore (1) fino a permettere lo sgancio del
tirante IMPORTANT
di fermo (2).
Riposizionare il tirante nell’apposita sede (4) ed abbassare il co-
• The rear panel can be opened only after opening the engine
fano in posizione di chiusura.
hood.
• When inspecting or carrying out a maintenance operation
inside the rear panel, always engage the panel in the safety
coupling to keep it open.
To reach the release lever (2) of the rear panel (1), raise the en-
gine hood (see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
To open the rear cover (1), lift the lever (2) positioned on the inner
left side of the machine, at the same time rotate the cover to the
maximum opening position and fix it with the retainer (3), by pro- RWAA11370
ceeding as follows:
1. Lift the retainer (3) and rotate it clockwise until it rests
against the rear cover (1).
2. Release the retainer (3) and make sure that it has been en-
gaged correctly.
To close the rear cover (1), release the retainer (3), rotate it anti-
2
clockwise and make it rest against the rear cover (1).
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3.5.3 CAB
WARNING
• The cab is ROPS and FOPS homologated - level I; if the cab is subjected to an impact, or if the machine
overturns, immediately contact your Komatsu Distributor, who will check the stiffness of the cab and
make sure that the operatorís safety is guaranteed.
• For maintenance or routine operations, the cab must be raised; carry out this operation according to the
procedure described in section “3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB” and keep to all the safety precautions indi-
cated therein.
The cab is of the semi-closed type.

The windows are positioned on the rear and upper part and the
rear window can be removed.
In a special version of the machine, available on request, the cab
can be completely closed through the addition of side windows
and front door.
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3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB

• Stringere sempre le viti di fissaggio della cabina a coppia
WARNING
rispettando i valori riportati nella sezione «4.4.2 COPPIE DI
SERRAGGIO SPECIFICHE».
• Raise the cab only with the machine parked on a firm and
level surface and with arm lowered to the ground complete
Per alcune operazioni di manutenzione o di servizio è richiesto il
with bucket or any other optional equipment.
sollevamento della cabina che deve essere eseguito in due per-
Make sure that the surface on which the machine is parked
sone e secondo la procedura.
is not slippery.
1 - Fermare la macchina su terreno solido ed in piano.
• Before raising the cab, make sure that the engine hood is
2 - Posare le attrezzature a terra.
open.
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3 - Applicare il freno di stazionamento e bloccare i comandi sol-
• The cab must be raised or lowered by two persons, one per
levando le barre di sicurezza.
side, and it is important to make sure that the handles and
4 - Arrestare
hold points are il motore conwith
not dirty le modalità della sezione «3.8 AR-
oil or grease.
RESTO MOTORE».
• After raising the cab, always engage the safety split pin of
5 - Rimuovere le viti anteriori (1) di fissaggio cabina. Usare chi-
the cab overturning protection lock.
ave esagonale da 19 mm. 1
•6Do- Concarry
not outdiany
l’ausilio unaoperation on the machine
seconda persona, sollevareiflathe safety
parte an-
splitteriore
pin ofdella
the cabina
cab overturning protection lock is not en-
utilizzando le maniglie e ribaltarla all’in-
gaged.
dietro fino alla posizione di arresto.
•7
Always tighten
- Applicare la the cab fastening
copiglia screws
di sicurezza with
(2) del the antiribalta-
fermo torque in-
dicated in “4.4.2 SPECIFIC DRIVING TORQUES”.
To carry out some maintenance or routine operations it is neces- RWAA9850

sary to raise the cab, an operation that must be carried out by two
persons according to the prescribed procedure.
1 - Stop the machine on firm and level ground.
2 - Lower the equipment to the ground.
3 - Apply the parking brake and lock the controls by lifting the 3
safety bars.
4 - Stop the engine as indicated in “3.8 STOPPING THE EN-
GINE”.
5 - Remove the rear screws (1) that fasten the cab. Use a 19
mm hexagon spanner.
6 - With the help of another person, raise the rear part of the 2
cab using the appropriate handles and overturn it forwards
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until it stops.
7 - Engage the safety split pin (2) of the cab overturning protec-
tion lock (3).
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CAUTION
• When lowering the cab, be careful to the hold points and
carry out the operation with the help of another person.
1 - Remove the safety split pin (2) of the cab overturning pro-
tection lock (3) and put it in the appropriate seat (4).
2 - Lower the cab until it touches the support surface.
3 - Put back the fastening screws (1) and tighten them with the
torque indicated in “4.4.2 SPECIFIC DRIVING TORQUES”.
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3.5.4 STANDARD SEAT

The seat can be adjusted longitudinally and the operator can
choose the driving position that is most suitable for his physique.
The longitudinal adjustment of the seat is obtained by operating
the lever (1) and making the seat slide on the guides; once the
desired position has been found, release the lever and carry out
slight movements, in order to make sure that the lock pin is en-
gaged in its seat.
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3.5.5 SUSPENSION SEAT

This seat is extremely comfortable, offering four adjustment op-
tions:
a - longitudinal adjustment;
2
b - back inclination adjustment;
c - adjustment of the suspension, aimed at dampening the in-
evitable vibrations and jerks as much as possible; 4
d - seat cushion inclination adjustment.
The operator can choose the driving position that is most suitable
1 3
for his physique. RWAA11650
The longitudinal adjustment of the seat is obtained by operating

the lever (1) and making the seat slide on the guides; once the
desired position has been found, release the lever and carry out
slight movements, in order to make sure that the lock pin is en-
gaged in its seat.
The back adjustment is achieved by operating the lever (2); oper-
ate the lever and try to find the position that is most suitable for
the operatorís physical structure. Three different degrees of incli-
nation are possible.
The adjustment of the suspension is carried out with the lever (3),
according to the operatorís weight. The suspension can be stiff-
ened or lightened according to the operatorís needs; adjust the
seat suspension by positioning the lever (3) in one of the five
seats available for this purpose. Shift the lever to the left to stiffen
the suspension or to the right to lighten it.
The inclination of the seat cushion is obtained by operating the le-
ver (4) and positioning the front part of the cushion at the same
time; it is possible to select 2 different positions.
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3.5.6 SAFETY BELT
WARNING
• Before starting the engine, fasten the safety belt. 2 1
• The safety belt must be changed when it is frayed, dam-
aged or worn and in any case every 4 years.
The safety belt (1) is of the type with two coupling points and ad-
justable length (2); it must be well tightened and hold the opera-
torís hips, while leaving the upper part of his body completely free. RWAA11660
3.5.7 EMERGENCY EXIT

The machine is provided with an emergency exit located in the
rear window (1).
In case of emergency, pull the plate (2) positioned on the upper
side of the window and remove the weather strip completely.
Push the window toward the outside.
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3.5.8 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION CASE
CAUTION
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3.5.9 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CAUTION
• The machineís owner must provide for installing and fixing
the fire extinguisher where prescribed. 1
• Periodically make sure that the fire extinguisher is full.
If the operator expects that he may need a fire extinguisher (1) on

the machine, he must install it by fixing it on the rear left side of
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the cab.
3.5.10 FIRST AID KIT
CAUTION
• Periodically make sure that the first aid kit contains the
necessary disinfectants, bandages, medicine, etc. and
check their conditions and expiration date.
The first aid kit must be installed by the owner of the machine and
positioned inside the cab, on to the right side of the rear wall.
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3.6 USE OF THE MACHINE

3.6.1 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
3.6.1.1 VISUAL CHECKS
WARNING
• Dirt, oil and fuel in the engine compartment near its hot parts may damage the machine and even cause
fires.
Check frequently and eliminate any leakage; if leakages occur repeatedly, contact your Komatsu Distrib-
utor.
Before starting the engine, check around and under the machine to verify:
1 - if there are loose screws or nuts;
2 - if there are oil, fuel or coolant leakages;
3 - the wear of the work equipment;
4 - the fastening of the electrical connections;
5 - the fastening of the engine exhaust pipe and manifold;
6 - the condition of the rims and the wear and condition of the tires;
7 - if the safety and warning plates are sufficiently clean;
8 - if the access handles and footboards of the operatorís cab are clean.
Any leak or anomaly must immediately be repaired/eliminated and any trace of oil or grease must be removed.
Further visual checks concern:
9 - the condition of the safety belt;
10 - the efficiency of the instruments and of the dashboard;
11 - the condition of the cab windows and the efficiency of the working lights and direction indicators on the ma-
chines provided with them.
3.6.1.2 DAILY CHECKS
WARNING
• Do not smoke while refueling or topping off the oils and do not use exposed flames or non-homologated
lighting means to check the fuel and oil levels, in order not to cause fires.
• If fuel, oil, or lubricant are spilled while filling the tanks, clean the dirty areas immediately.
Before starting any operation, check the engine coolant, engine oil and hydraulic circuit oil levels.
At the end of work, provide for refueling, in order to avoid the formation of condensate, always checking the fuel le-
vel on the indicator provided on the dashboard.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Avoid filling the tank completely, in order to leave room for the diesel oil to expand.
• After refueling, put back the filler cap, making sure that the breather hole is completely open.
• Check the engine oil level and the hydraulic circuit oil level with the machine in horizontal position and
the bucket resting on the ground.
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3.6.1.3 OPERATIONAL CHECKS
WARNING
• All the checks must be carried out by the operator while
seated, with fastened safety belt.
• If the machine has been stopped after use or in order to
carry out maintenance operations, the safety devices may
have been inadvertently disengaged; when the operator
gets on the cab, he must make sure that all the safety locks
of the equipment controls are in the correct position and
therefore that the equipment cannot move suddenly and
cause accidents.
The checks concern:

1 - the locking of the safety bars;
2 - the hand accelerator idling position;
3 - the neutral position of the controls;
4 - the application of the parking brake.
The following check is carried out by turning the ignition key to po-
sition « » in order to apply voltage to the control panel and check
the functionality of the acoustic alarm, of the fuel level indicator
and of the engine oil pressure, generator and preheating warning
lights.
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3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
• Before starting the engine, carefully read the instructions and information regarding safety given in this
manual and make sure that you know the controls perfectly.
From the moment in which the engine is started, the operator is directly responsible for any damage that
may be caused by wrong maneuvers and non-compliance with the safety regulations in force.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one within the operating radius of the machine
and sound the horn.
3.6.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN

TEMPERATE CLIMATES
1 - Turn the ignition key directly to position « » (START).
2 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « ».
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, release the
key, which will automatically return to position « » and wait
for 30 seconds before trying again. RWA01970
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3.6.2.2 STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE OR IN

COLD CLIMATES
WARNING
• Do not use any fluids or products that facilitate the cold
starting of the engine, since these are ether-based and may
cause explosions.
1 - Pull the accelerator lever until reaching half of its stroke and
turn the ignition key to the preheating position « » for maxi-
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mum 13 seconds in the coldest weather.
The preheating is signalled by the warning light positioned on
the dashboard.
2 - Turn the ignition key to position « » (START) until the engine
starts and for maximum 15 seconds.
3 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « » release the ignition key,
which will automatically return to position ´Iª and reduce the
speed to idling.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the engine does not start at the first attempt, repeat the RWA01990
operations 1 and 2 after waiting for at least 1 minute, in or-

der not to overload the battery
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3.6.3 WARMING THE ENGINE

1 - After starting the engine, let it warm up before starting work.
2 - The ideal warming up of the engine is achieved by making the engine run at idling speed by means of the hand
accelerator.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not accelerate completely or abruptly until the coolant temperature has reached at least 60ºC (140°F).
3 - To reduce the time necessary to warm up the engine, accelerate now and then.
4 - During the warming up of the engine, check the color of the exhaust gas and if there are abnormal noises or vi-
brations; any anomaly must be verified and its cause must be eliminated.
3.6.4 HEATING THE HYDRAULIC OIL

When warming up the engine, especially in the cold season, it is advisable to heat also the hydraulic system oil.
For this reason, when the coolant temperature has reached approximately 60ºC (140°F), proceed as follows:
1 - Release the safety device of the controls by lowering the safety bars (see ´”3.3.5 pos.1 SAFETY BARS”).
2 - Slowly extend and retract the lifting and bucket cylinders completely for several times.
3 - Lower the bucket to the ground and lock the safety device again by lifting the safety bars (see “3.3.5 pos.1 SA-
FETY BARS”).
3.6.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE (ISO PATTERN CONTROL SYSTEM)
WARNING
• Before moving the machine, make sure that you know the control functions and all the relevant safety
regulations perfectly.
• The operator must be seated in the driving position with fastened safety belt.
• Before moving the machine, check the position of the rear-view mirrors and make sure that there is no
one within the operating radius of the machine and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.
• Be extremely careful when engaging the reverse and make sure that there are no persons, working me-
ans or obstacles in the way.
• Avoid manoeuvres or changes of direction when travelling at full speed, since the manoeuvres carried
out in these conditions cause abrupt movements.
• Do not use the speed increase function when changing direction or carrying out a counter-rotation.
• The use of the speed increase function is allowed only for the fast speed transfers of the machine.
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Before moving the machine, check the instruments, warm up the engine and the hydraulic system oil, make sure
that the safety device of the controls is released (safety bars down) and the bucket is folded; the equipment control
lever must be in neutral position.
Release the parking brake.
1 - Pull the hand accelerator lever and set the engine running at
idling speed.
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2 - Operate the lever (1), shifting it forward to make the machine

advance or backward to make it move in reverse.
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3.6.5.1 STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION)
WARNING
• If possible, avoid any abrupt change of direction. Counterrotations should be carried out with the ma-
chine running at moderate speed.
• When traveling on roads, avoid carrying out counterrotations, since they may create dangerous situa-
tions; carry out counterrotations only during work.
CHANGING DIRECTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS

NOT MOVING
To turn to the LEFT, operate the travel lever as indicated below. To
move FORWARD, push the lever to the left with 45º inclination. To
move BACKWARD, pull the lever to the right with 45º inclination.
N
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To turn to the RIGHT, operate the travel lever as indicated below.

To move FORWARD, push the lever to the right with 45º inclina-
tion. To move BACKWARD, pull the lever to the left with 45º incli-
nation.
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MOVING
To turn to the LEFT, rotate the travel lever anticlockwise by appro-
ximately 45°.
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To turn to the RIGHT, rotate the travel lever clockwise by approxi-

mately 45°.
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HOW TO CARRY OUT A COUNTERROTATION

(with the machine not moving)
To turn to the LEFT, shift the travel lever to the left with an angle of
90º with respect to the longitudinal axis.
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To turn to the RIGHT, shift the travel lever to the right with an an-
gle of 90º with respect to the longitudinal axis.
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3.6.6 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE (OPTIONAL PATTERN CONTROL SY-

STEM)
DANGER
• Before moving the machine, make sure that you know the control functions and all the relevant safety re-
gulations perfectly.
• The operator must be seated in the driving position with fastened safety belt.
• Before moving the machine, check the position of the rear-view mirrors and make sure that there is no
one within the operating radius of the machine and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.
• Be extremely careful when engaging the reverse and make sure that there are no persons, working me-
ans or obstacles in the way.
• Avoid manoeuvres or changes of direction when travelling at full speed, since the manoeuvres carried
out in these conditions cause abrupt movements.
• Do not use the speed increase function when changing direction or carrying out a counter-rotation.
• The use of the speed increase function is allowed only for the fast speed transfers of the machine.
Before moving the machine, check the instruments, warm up the engine and the hydraulic system oil, make sure
that the safety device of the controls is released (safety bars down) and the bucket is folded; the equipment control
levers must be in neutral position.
Release the parking brake.
1 - Pull the hand accelerator lever and set the engine running at
idling speed.
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2 - Operate the joysticks (1) and (2) at the same time, shifting
them forward or backward to move the machine.
2 1
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N N
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3.6.6.1 STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION)
WARNING
• If possible, avoid any abrupt change of direction. Counterrotations should be carried out with the ma-
chine running at moderate speed.
• When traveling on roads, avoid carrying out counterrotations, since they may create dangerous situa-
tions; carry out counterrotations only during work.

NOT MOVING
To turn to the LEFT, operate the right joystick by proceeding as
follows: to move FORWARD, push the joystick; to move
BACKWARD, pull the joystick.
N N
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To turn to the RIGHT, operate the left joystick by proceeding as

follows: to move FORWARD, push the joystick; to move
BACKWARD, pull the joystick.
N N
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MOVING (THE TWO JOYSTICKS ARE IN THE SAME
POSITION)
To turn to the LEFT, shift the left joystick to the NEUTRAL position
(N): the machine will turn to the LEFT.
N N
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To turn to the RIGHT, shift the right joystick to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion (N): the machine will turn to the RIGHT.
N N
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HOW TO CARRY OUT A COUNTERROTATION

(with the machine not moving)
To turn to the LEFT, pull the left joystick backward and push the ri-
ght joystick forward.
N N
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To turn to the RIGHT, pull the right joystick backward and push the
left joystick forward
N N
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3.6.7 MOVING ON SLOPES
WARNING
• Before working on slopes, always check the functionality
of the parking brake.
• Always go up or down slopes at moderate speed and with
the heavier end of the loader always directed towards the
top of the slope.
• When going up or down slopes, keep the equipment low-
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ered; movements with raised arm may cause the machine
to overturn.
• Do not use the speed increase function when the machine
travels on slopes
When working on slopes some precautions should be taken to

avoid risks for the operator and anyone in the vicinity; the checks
and operations to be carried out are the following:
1 - Always check the work area for snow, landslips, gravel, loose
ground and anything that may suddenly modify the work condi-
tions and the stability of the machine.
2 - When going up or down a slope with empty bucket, make sure
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that the bucket is always directed downwards with respect to
the machine body.
3 - When going up or down a slope with full bucket, make sure
that the bucket is always directed upwards with respect to the
machine body.
4 - When moving the machine during work, always lower the buc-
ket.
5 - Carry out any lateral movement on a flat surface at the begin-
ning or at the end of the slope; if this is not possible, move obli-
quely, keeping the machine axis as parallel to the slope
direction as possible.
Do not move too obliquely or, even worse, with the machine
axis rotated by 90º with respect to the slope direction. RWA31580
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3.6.8 MAXIMUM IMMERSION DEPTH
DANGER
• If it is necessary to work with the machine immersed in water on river banks or sea shores, always che-
ck the water depth and the current flow.
• Make sure that the surface on which you are working is sufficiently firm.
If it is necessary to work with the machine immersed in water, make sure that the maximum immersion depth does
not exceed 24 cm and in any case that the engine cooling fan does not touch the water, since it may get damaged
or even break.
24 cm (9.5 in)
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CAUTION
• When working in water or on muddy ground, lubricate the articulated joints more frequently than usual.
• After work, remove any dirt or mud and lubricate the articulated joints.
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PARKING THE MACHINE
3.7 PARKING THE MACHINE

3.7.1 PARKING ON LEVEL GROUND
WARNING
• Park the machine on firm and level ground, in a sufficiently
wide space, so that checks, daily lubrication and refueling
can be carried out without problems.
• Lower the work equipment to the ground.
• Keep to all the safety rules, in order to avoid any movement
of the machine when the operator is absent.
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• When leaving the machine, remove the ignition key.
1 - Park the machine on firm and level ground, in a sufficiently

wide space.
2 - Lower the bucket to the ground.
3 - Lock the equipment and travel hydraulic control by shifting the
safety bars to the lock position (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY
BARS”).
4 - Engage the retainer to lock the optional equipment control pe-
dal.
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6 - Stop the engine following the procedure indicated in para-
graph “3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE”.
7 - Remove the ignition key.
8 - Leave the cab using the handles and the footboards.
9 - Refuel, taking the necessary precautions.
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3.7.2 PARKING ON SLOPES
WARNING
• The movement of the machine when the operator is not on
board may cause serious accidents and even death; to pre-
vent this, carry out the operations described below.
• Park on slopes only when it is absolutely necessary.
• Park only with the bucket directed downwards.
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1 - Park the machine with the bucket directed downwards and
resting against an obstacle.
If this is not possible due to the absence of natural ob-
stacles, rotate the bucket forward and thrust its teeth into the
ground.
2 - Lock the equipment and travel hydraulic control by shifting
the safety bars to the lock position (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SA-
FETY BARS”).
3 - Engage the retainer to lock the optional equipment control
pedal.
5 - Stop the engine following the procedure indicated in para- RWAA9950
graph “3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE”.
6 - Remove the ignition key.
7 - Leave the cab using the handles and the footboards.
8 - Position safety wedges under the wheels.
9 - Refuel, taking the necessary precautions.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not stop the engine suddenly, except in case of emer-
gency; the sudden stop of the engine while it is running
shortens its life.
• It is likewise recommended not to stop the engine suddenly
if it has been running for a long period and is still hot; in
this case, let the engine idle for about 5 minutes, in order to
allow it to cool down gradually before stopping it. RWA32520
Before stopping the engine, proceed as follows:

1 - Rest the work equipment on to the ground.
2 - Shift the levers to the neutral position and engage the safety
devices.
3 - Shift the accelerator lever to the idling position.
Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position « » (OFF).
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3.9 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES

3.9.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE
WARNING
• The loading and unloading of the machine on/from the means of transport must be carried out on a flat
surface and at a safety distance from the edges of ditches or from roadsides.
• Block the means of transport by positioning wedges before and behind each wheel.
• Make sure that the ramps are sufficiently strong; if necessary, reinforce them with blocks, in order to
prevent any dangerous bending.
• Make sure that the ramps have the same length, are firmly
anchored to the vehicle, are parallel to each other and per-
pendicular to the loading board; the distance between the
ramps must be suitable for the machine gauge.
• Position the ramps with a maximum inclination of 15º.
• Remove any trace of oil, grease or ice from the ramps and
the loading board.
• Do not change direction when the machine is already on
the ramps; if necessary, go down and find the correct di- 5
rection.
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1 - The machine with empty bucket or without optional accesso-

ries must get on the ramps with the bucket (1) at the back and
raised from the ground.
2 - Once the machine has been loaded, lower the work equipment
to the ground and shift the safety bars to the lock position.
4 - Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
5 - Keep the machine in position by putting wedges (2) before and
behind the wheels.
6 - Fix the machine with tie-downs or chains (3) in the anchorage
points (5) and (6). 6
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7 - Protect the end of the exhaust pipe (4).
1 3 2 2 4 3
Max. 15˚
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3.9.2 TRANSPORT
1 - Check the overall dimensions of the means of transport: the height, width and weight of the vehicle - machine
included - must be compatible with the road and any tunnel, underpass, bridge, electric or telephone line that
may be found on the way.
2 - Keep to the regulations in force regarding signals, speed limits, road traffic, authorizations, etc.
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HOW TO LIFT THE MACHINE
3.10 HOW TO LIFT THE MACHINE
DANGER
• To lift the machine use sufficiently dimensioned cables; do not use worn cables or cables with broken
strands.
• Do not lift the machine with the operator on board and make sure that no one is approaching the machi-
ne before lifting it.
• Before lifting the machine, make sure that the eye bolts are correctly fixed to the cab roof.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The eye bolts are supplied only on request and they must
be installed correctly, on the cab roof, by the owner of the
machine.
To lift the machine, proceed as follows:

1 - Lower the loader arm to the ground and fold the bucket com-
pletely.
2 - Shift the safety bars to the lock position and stop the engine.
3 - Insert metal or nylon ropes in the four eye bolts on the cab roof
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and fix with the appropriate retainers or safety pins.
4 - Connect the ropes to the upper lifting bar as indicated in the
figure.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Always use the four coupling points provided for the lifting
of the machine.
5 - Lift slowly until the ropes are tensioned and make sure that the
machine is fastened correctly before lifting it.
CAUTION
• When lifting the machine, make sure that it is correctly ba-
lanced and that it can be lifted horizontally.
• Do not lift the machine with optional equipment installed
on it.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE COLD SEASON
3.11 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE COLD SEASON

During the cold season or in areas where the temperature is particularly low, especially during the night, it is ne-
cessary to take some countermeasures meant to limit the damage deriving from low temperatures.
3.11.1 FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

1 - Change the fuel and use the winter fuel ASTM D975 No. 1.
2 - Change the engine oil with an oil with suitable viscosity.
For the relevant specifications, see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”.
3.11.2 COOLANT
WARNING
• The coolant containing antifreeze is flammable; do not smoke and do not use exposed flames during the
checks and when preparing the mixture.
• Do not use methanol-, ethanol- or propanol-based antifreeze.
1 - If no permanent antifreeze is available, use an antifreeze mixture made of ethylene glycol with the addition of
anticorrosion and antifoam products.
Use this mixture only during the winter and when changing the coolant (in autumn or spring) wash the cooling
circuit (see “4.7.1 WHEN REQUIRED”).
2 - The water/antifreeze ratio must be 50% (see “4.2.1.2 COOLANT”).
3 - Do not use plugging additives, either alone or added to the antifreeze, to eliminate leakages.
4 - Do not mix antifreeze of different brands.
5 - If permanent antifreeze is used during the year, it is not necessary to change it and to wash the circuit.
6 - The required standards for permanent antifreeze are the following: SAE-J1034 and FEDERAL STANDARD O-
A-548D
In case of doubt regarding the compliance of the antifreeze used with the standards, contact the manufacturer
and ask for precise information.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE COLD SEASON
3.11.3 BATTERY
WARNING
• To avoid explosions due to the presence of gas, do not provoke sparks and do not use exposed flames
near the battery.
• The battery electrolyte is dangerous. If it comes in contact with the eyes or the skin, immediately rinse
with plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay.
1 - When the ambient temperature decreases, the battery capacity decreases accordingly and, if the battery char-
ge is low, the electrolyte may freeze.
Keep the battery completely charged and insulate it to protect it from low temperatures, so that the machine
can be started without problems the following day.
2 - Measure the specific weight of the fluid and check the battery charge percentage, making reference to the fol-
lowing table:
CHARGE FLUID TEMPERATURE

PERCENTAGE
20°C 0°C -10°C -20°C
(68°F) (32°F) (14°F) (-4°F)
100% 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31
90% 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29
80% 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27
75% 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26
3 - When the electrolyte level is low, add distilled water before starting work, rather than after work, in order to pre-
vent the fluid from freezing during the night.
3.11.4 OTHER PRECAUTIONS

1 - Before using the machine in normal operating conditions, carry out some slow movements either forward and in
reverse, and operate all the work equipment cylinders slowly more than once.
These operations serve to warm up and decrease the viscosity of the oil in the hydraulic circuit and the tran-
smission.
3.11.5 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AT THE END OF WORK

1 - Completely remove mud and water from the machine body.
Park the machine on firm ground; if the machine must be parked near banks or ditches, park it on wooden bo-
ards in order to distribute the weight of the machine on a larger surface.
2 - Be careful to water drops forming on the hydraulic cylinder rods: these drops must be completely removed, sin-
ce if they freeze the cylinder gaskets may be damaged.
After removing the water drops, protect the rods with oil.
3 - Drain the condensate that may have formed in the tank, to prevent the water from freezing during the night.
4 - Since the battery capacity may decrease considerably at low temperatures, after work cover the battery or re-
move it and store it at a suitable temperature.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE WARM SEASON
3.12 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE WARM SEASON

1 - At the end of the cold season, change the lubricants, the coolant and the fuel.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The coolant must be changed only if it is not permanent.
For the relevant specifications, see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”.
2 - Make sure that the cooling fan belt is in good conditions.
3 - Make sure that the fins of the radiator and of the heat exchanger are clean.
4 - Check the radiator cap gasket and spring; in case of doubt regarding tightness and setting, change the cap.
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USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
3.13 USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
WARNING
• Always fasten the safety belt before any maneuver.
• Before moving the equipment, make sure that there is no one standing in the work area.
• Carry out all the possible movements and make sure that the control levers operate correctly.
• If visibility is insufficient or there are ducts of any kind, proceed at low speed and ask the assistance of
another person.
• Before starting work, warn the persons in the vicinity by sounding the horn positioned on the left lever.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The basic illustrations shown are those necessary for a correct use and exploitment of the machine; the
operator must get to know the controls and the described operating method and learn how to organize
work in a free area while seated in the driving position.
3.13.1 LOWERING THE EQUIPMENT IN CASE OF MACHINE FAILURE
WARNING
• Carry out the operations remaining seated in the work position with fastened safety belt.
• After lowering the equipment to the ground, move the control levers more than once to release any resi-
dual pressure.
If the machine should suddenly stop with raised work equipment due to a mechanical or hydraulic failure, the ope-
rator must lower the equipment to the ground before leaving the machine to locate the trouble.
Make sure that the safety bars are lowered (open hydraulic circuit), turn the ignition key to position ìIî and lower the
bucket to the ground by shifting the equipment control lever; only few movements are possible.
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3.13.2 ORGANIZING THE WORK AREA CORRECT

If after a first inspection the area results to be uneven, encumbe-
red with big obstacles or characterized by considerable height dif-
ferences, before starting work it is advisable to level the ground as
much as possible, both for the machine and for the vehicles to be
loaded.
This preliminary operations will make work quicker, ensure better
results and at the same time reduce the operatorís stress and the
straining of the machine components; furthermore, this will consi-
derably reduce the time necessary to load the trucks destined to
transport the material. RWA32010
To obtain the best performance from the machine it is necessary
to synchronize the movements of the equipment with the traveling
movements, by operating the levers smoothly and without jerks.
The changes of direction must be carried out correctly with ample WRONG
steering radiuses; short steering radiuses or counterrotations in-
volve useless efforts of the machine and untimely wear of the ti-
res.
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3.13.3 LOADING MATERIAL FROM PILES

AND ON LEVEL SURFACES
The efficiency of the bucket depends on how the operator begins
to load; keep to the following rules:
1 - Start moving with the arm completely lowered and direct the
bucket toward the base of the pile.
2 - While the material on top of the pile falls into the bucket, gra-
dually raise the arm and at the same time fold the bucket until
reaching the end of stroke.
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3 - Invert the machine motion and dump the bucket on to the

truck.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Start loading the truck from the cab side and, if the material
is sufficiently homogeneous, dump from the maximum hei-
ght in order to increase the compactness of the material
and its distribution on the loading surface.
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4 - After removing the pile completely, incline the bucket forward,

lower the arm until raising the front wheels slightly and, proce-
eding in reverse, level the ground distributing the material uni-
formly.
Repeat the operation reducing the inclination of the bucket for
the finishing work.
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3.13.4 LOADING MATERIAL ON SLOPES
DANGER
• The loading of material on slopes is to be carried out only if
absolutely necessary, always going up with the bucket di-
rected forward.
• Go down slopes in reverse, with the loader directed
forward and lowered bucket.
• Move changing direction slowly and with the bucket lowe-
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red as much as possible.
• Absolutely avoid reaching the transversal position with re-
spect to the slope direction.
• Sudden movements of the bucket and dangerous positions
may cause the machine to overturn and cause serious da-
mage or even death.
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3.13.5 DIGGING METHOD

1 - At the beginning of work, keep the bucket at the correct penetration angle.
2 - Once the desired digging depth has been reached, position the bucket with its back parallel to bottom of the
excavation and then start filling.
3 - During the collection phase, make the bucket and the arm move simultaneously; combined movements facilita-
te the filling of the bucket and therefore increase productivity.
4 - The removal depth must be correct and suitable for the type of ground; an excessive digging depth may cause
the locking of the movements due to the overloading of the engine and pump, and therefore slow down the dig-
ging operations.
5 - To dump material from piles, unload the bucket as soon as it gets near the dumping area; the inertia resulting
from the movement will ensure the compaction of the material with no need to use the bucket for this purpose,
which avoids impacts and vibrations that facilitate the wear of pins and bushings.
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CORRECT
The bucket starts digging with a slight pe-
netration angle. 2
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3
RWA22940
INCORRECT
If the penetration angle is too wide, the
bucket is thrusted downwards, slowing
down the digging work
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DIGGING METHOD CORRECT DIGGING METHOD

(Sequence 1 - 2 - 3)
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3.13.6 CHANGING THE BUCKET WITH STANDARD RAPID COUPLING
WARNING
• Stop the machine on a firm and level surface and lower the equipment to the ground.
• Before leaving the machine, stop the engine, release the residual pressures by operating the equipment
control lever more than once in all directions and lock the safety bars.
• Before starting work, make sure that the PAN-TACH coupling pins are fully engaged in the seats provi-
ded on the equipment and that the control levers are at the end of stroke in horizontal position.
• After locking the equipment and before starting work, make sure that the locking pins are correctly en-
gaged and that the length of the protruding parts of the same is in compliance with the prescribed safety
values (see “3.13.6.3 CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE LOCKING PINS”).
• Do not use your fingers to center the holes, since they may be injured or even cut in case of sudden or
uncontrolled movements.
☞ IMPORTANT
• When changing the bucket, make sure that the PAN-TACH coupling pins are always clean and lubricated.
The loader is designed in such a way as to permit the application

of various types of bucket or special tools.
To ensure their rapid and comfortable change, a special, universal
tool-holder called “PAN-TACH” is provided, which permits the di-
sconnection and coupling of the equipment by means of two pins
controlled by levers. 2
LOCKING THE BUCKET

Rotate the levers (1) towards the centre in horizontal position.
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UNLOCKING THE BUCKET

Rotate the levers (1) towards the outside in vertical position
1
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3.13.6.1 RELEASING THE BUCKET

1 - Lower the arm completely and rest the bucket on to the ground
in horizontal position. 4 1
2 - Stop the engine, release the residual pressures and lock the
safety bars.
3 - Rotate the levers (1) towards the outside in vertical position to
release the coupling pins (2). 3
4 - Start the machine again and move gradually in reverse, at the
same time rotating the tool-holder plate (3) forward until relea-
sing it from the upper seat on the bucket (4).
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3.13.6.2 COUPLING THE BUCKET

1 - Make sure that the levers (1) are in vertical position and that
the coupling pins (2) have moved completely backward.
2 - Incline the tool-holder (3) forward and gradually approach the
1
bucket (4) until centering its upper lip with the edge of the tool-
holder cross member.
2
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3 - Slowly raise the arm and at the same time fold the tool-holder
until it is completely engaged in its seat.
4 - Fold the bucket completely.
5 - Stop the engine, release the residual pressures and lock the
safety bars. 1
6 - Couple the bucket by rotating the levers (1) toward the centre
in horizontal position.
Before moving the machine, make sure that the pins (2) are
completely engaged in the seats provided on the bucket.
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3.13.6.3 CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE LOCK-

ING PINS
The position of the pins (1) must be checked with locked bucket
and the length of the protruding part of the pins must be in com-
pliance with the prescribed safety values, as indicated in the figu-
re.
If the length is not within the safety value range, adjust it by proce-
eding as indicated in point “3.13.6.4 ADJUSTING THE LOCKING 1
PINS”.
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3.13.6.4 ADJUSTING THE LOCKING PINS

The pin adjustment must be carried out with the levers (1) locked
and proceeding as indicated below:
1 - Loosen the lock nut (3).
2 - Adjust the nut (2) until reaching the safety value.
3 - Fasten the lock nut (3) again.
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LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
3.14 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY

3.14.1 BEFORE THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
WARNING
• When draining the fuel, do not smoke or bring exposed
flames near the machine.
Place a container under the machine to gather the fuel and
prevent it from spreading around.
If some fuel is spilled, clean the dirty surface immediately.
☞ IMPORTANT
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• To protect the cylinder rods when the machine is not used,

position the work equipment as shown in the figure.
(This serves to prevent the cylinder rods from rusting).
If the machine must be stored for a long period of inactivity, it is advisable to put it in a sheltered place and to take
the following precautions, in order to keep all its components sound and efficient:
1 - Clean the machine thoroughly, repainting it where necessary in order to prevent oxidation.
2 - Drain and change all the fluids of the hydraulic circuits and the lubricants (engine and transmission), following
the maintenance rules.
3 - Change all the filtering elements (air cleaner, engine oil filter, hydrulic circuit filters, diesel oil filter).
4 - Drain the coolant and replace it with a corrosion inhibitor (permanent fluid).
5 - Drain the normal fuel and fill the tank with at least 5 liters of special washing and protecting fuel.
6 - Let the engine run for about 10 minutes, in such a way as to eliminate the residual normal fuel from the filters,
the injection pump and the entire fuel supply system. This operation avoids the locking of the injection pump
and the injectors.
Stop the engine and refuel with normal diesel oil.
7 - Remove the battery, check the electrolyte level and make sure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Store the battery in a room with suitable temperature and periodically recharge it.
8 - Grease the hydraulic cylinder rods and the equipment joints.
9 - Seal the end of the exhaust pipe.
10 - Move the machine controls to the neutral position and engage all the safety locks.
11 - Hang a warning notice on the controls to indicate the condition of the machine.
12 - Lock the engine hood.
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3.14.2 DURING THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
WARNING
• If it is necessary to carry out a rust-prevention treatment while the machine is kept indoors, open doors
and windows to increase ventilation and avoid poisoning by gas.
Start the engine and move the machine for a short distance once a month, so that a new oil film covers all the mo-
ving parts and the surfaces of the components. Provide also for charging the battery.
3.14.3 AFTER THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the machine is stored without carrying out the monthly rust-prevention treatment, have maintenance
performed by your Komatsu Distributor.
When using the machine after a long period of inactivity, proceed as follows:
1 - Free the exhaust pipe from the sealing covers.
2 - Check all the fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel, hydraulic circuit and transmission oil).
3 - Make sure that the battery is charged and install it on the machine.
4 - Disconnect the engine stop solenoid.
5 - Turn the ignition key directly to the start position and keep it there until the engine oil pressure warning light
goes out.
This operation serves to restore the lubricating oil circulation and to carry out a first lubrication cycle.
6 - Reconnect the engine stop solenoid and start the engine.
7 - Start the engine and let it idle for approximately 20 minutes.
8 - While warming up the engine, remove the protection grease from the hydraulic cylinder rods.
9 - Before moving the machine, make sure that the instruments, the warning lights and the working lights opera-
te correctly.
10 - Warm up the hydraulic cylinders as soon as possible, by operating all the equipment slowly.
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3.15 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.15.1 HOW TO REMOVE THE MACHINE
DANGER
• When removing the machine, use a wire rope suitable for
the weight of the machine to be removed.
If the machine gets stuck in mud and cannot get out using only its
motive power, or in case of breakdown, use a wire rope as shown
in the figure on the right.
RWA31830
☞ IMPORTANT
• In case of failure of the hydraulic circuit, before recovering
the machine release the negative brake installed on the re-
ar axle (see “4.7.1.d RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE”).
3.15.2 IF THE FUEL HAS BEEN COMPLE-

TELY DEPLETED
Before starting the engine when the fuel has been completely de-
pleted and therefore air has entered the fuel supply circuit, it is
necessary to bleed the fuel supply circuit.
For the necessary operations, see “4.7.8 MAINTENANCE EVERY
500 HOURS OF OPERATION”.
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3.15.3 IF THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED
WARNING
• When checking or carrying out any operation on the bat-
tery, stop the engine and make sure that the ignition key is
in position « ».
• The battery produces hydrogen, which may explode. Do
not use exposed flames and do not smoke near the battery,
and avoid producing sparks.
RWA01060
• The battery electrolyte is made of diluted sulphuric acid
that may corrode the clothes and even the skin; in case of
contact with this fluid, immediately rinse the involved part
with plenty of water.
REMOVAL
If the acid gets into the eyes, immediately rinse with plenty
of water and consult a doctor without delay.
1 2
• When working on the battery, always wear goggles and glo-
ves.
• When removing the battery, disconnect first the ground ca-
ble (-); when installing the battery, connect first the positive
cable (+).
• If a tool comes into contact with the positive terminal and
RWA01370
with the machine structure at the same time, this may ge-
nerate sparks with consequent risk of explosion.
• Tighten the connection terminals carefully, since false con- INSTALLATION
tacts may generate sparks with consequent risk of explo-
sion.
2 1
RWA01700
RWA01800
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3.15.3.1 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
• When starting the engine with the aid of another machine, connect the batteries in parallel.
• When connecting the cables, avoid any contact between the positive cable (+) and the negative cable (-).
• When starting the engine with booster cables, always wear safety goggles.
• Take care to avoid any contact between the machine to be started and the machine used as starting aid,
in order to avoid sparks and therefore the explosion of the hydrogen produced by the batteries.
The explosion of the battery causes serious damage and injuries.
• Take care not to invert the cables and connect the ground cable (-) last, as far from the battery as possi-
ble.
• Remove the cables with great care; prevent the cables disengaged from the battery from touching other
parts of the machine, in order to avoid explosions due to the presence of hydrogen.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The cables and pliers must be suitable for the current load that must be transferred.
• The battery to be used for the starting must have greater capacity or at least the same capacity as the
battery of the machine to be started.
• Make sure that the cables and pliers are neither corroded, nor damaged.
• Make sure that the pliers hold the terminals firmly
CONNECTING THE CABLES AND STARTING THE ENGINE RWA00740
1 - Make sure that the ignition key is in position « ». A

2 - Connect the positive poles (+) of the two batteries with each
other (A).
3 - Connect the cable of the negative terminal (-) of the charged 2 1 1
battery to the ground block of the machine to be started (B).
4 - Start the engine of the machine that supplies current and in- Charged Spent
battery battery
crease its speed.
5 - Start the engine of the machine that does not work (see “3.6.2 B Engine block
STARTING THE ENGINE”). 2 to be starded
REMOVING THE CABLES RWA00850
When the engine has started, remove the cables in the reverse A
order with respect to their connection.
1 - Disconnect the negative cable (-) from the ground block of the
engine that has been started and then from the battery (B).
1 2 2
2 - Disconnect the positive cable (+) first from the battery used for
the starting and then from the depleted battery (A) Charged Spent
battery battery
B Engine motor
1 to be started
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3.15.4 OTHER TROUBLES

(•): Always contact your Komatsu Distributor when you have to carry out this operation.
• : If the anomaly or its cause are not included in the failures indicated below, contact your Komatsu Distributor
for the necessary repair.
3.15.4.1 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Lights do not work satisfactorily even • Faulty cables (•) Check and repair any loose termi-
with engine running at high speed nal and connection.
• Faulty fan belt tension • Adjust belt tension (see «EVERY
Lights come on intermittently with
250 HOURS»).
engine running
Alternator charge warning light does • Faulty alternator. (•) Change.

not go out with engine running and • Faulty cables. (•) Check and repair.
increasing speed
Alternator emits an abnormal noise • Faulty alternator. (•) Change.

Starter does not turn with key in START • Faulty cables. (•) Check and repair.
position • Battery charge insufficient. • Charge battery.
• Faulty main fuse. • Change.
Starter pinion engages and then disen- • Battery charge insufficient. • Charge battery.
gages
Starter makes engine run slowly • Battery charge insufficient. • Charge battery.
• Faulty starter. (•) Change.
Starter disengages before engine has • Faulty cables. (•) Check and repair.
started • Battery charge insufficient. • Charge battery.
Engine oil pressure warning light does • Faulty bulb. (•) Change.
not come on when engine is stopped • Faulty pressure sensor. (•) Change.
(ignition key in position « »):
Alternator charge warning light does • Faulty bulb. (•) Change.

not come on when engine is stopped • Faulty cables. (•) Check and repair.
(ignition key in position « »):
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3.15.4.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pump emits an abnormal noise • No oil in the tank. • Top up.

• Faulty pump. (•) Repair or change.
• Hydraulic oil unsuitable for the tem- • Change.
perature.
Equipment moves only at low speed • Faulty pump. (•) Repair or change.
• Max. pressure valve setting incor- (•) Set or change.
rect, or valves not closed due to im-
purities.
• Dirty drain filter. • Change.
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3.15.4.3 ENGINE
Oil pressure warning light remains on • Oil level in oil pan too low. • Top up..
even with engine at high speed • Oil filter clogged. • Change filter.
• Oil unsuitable for the season. • Change.
Steam comes out of radiator breather • Fluid level low, fluid leakages. • Top up, repair.
pipe: • Fan belt slackened. • Check belt tension.
• Mud or limestone accumulated in co- • Change fluid and clean cooling sy-
oling system. stem.
• Radiator fins damaged or closed. • Repair or clean.
Engine coolant temperature indicator
reaches overheating red range: • Faulty thermostat. (•) Change.
• Radiator cap loose or broken. • Tighten cap or change unit.
Working at considerable altitude.
Engine coolant temperature indicator • Faulty instrument. (•) Change.

always at the end of right scale
Engine coolant temperature indicator • Faulty thermostat. (•) Change.

always at the end of left scale: • Faulty instrument. (•) Change.
Engine does not start with starter run- • No fuel. • Refuel.
ning: • Air in fuel system. • Bleed system.
• Compression defect (valves with (•) Adjust valve clearance.
wrong clearance).
Exhaust gases white or light blue: • Too much oil in oil pan. • Correct oil level.
• Unsuitable fuel. • Change with fuel in compliance with
standards.
Exhaust gases occasionally tend to be • Air cleaner clogged. • Clean or change.

black: • Faulty injectors. (•) Change.
• Faulty compression. (•) Adjust valve clearance.
Combustion noise occasionally resem- • Faulty injectors. (•) Change.
bles a blow:
Abnormal noises (during combustion or • Fuel with low cetane rating. • Change with fuel in compliance with
in mechanical parts): standards.
• Overheating. • See «defects of temperature indica-
tor».
• Exhaust silencer inside damaged. (•) Change.
• Excessive valve clearance. (•) Adjust valve clearance.
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3.15.4.4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
Machine moves neither forward, nor • Oil level insufficient. • Top up.
backward: • Suction filter clogged. • Change.
• Faulty flexible coupling. (•) Change coupling.
• Max. pressure valves faulty or dirty. (•) Clean or change valves.
• Positioning hydraulic connection in- (•) Restore connection.
terrupted.
• Travel motor faulty. (•) Repair or change.
Machine moves with delay ñ Abnormal • Oil level too low. • Top up.
noise • Presence of foam. • Use the recommended oil.
• Suction pipe tightness. (•) Check and eliminate leakage.
• Suction filter clogged. • Change.
• Fuel supply max. pressure valve (•) Disassemble and clean or change.
faulty.
Traction force in the two travel directions • Endothermic engine does not reach (•) Change diesel oil filter and check
is insufficient max. speed. injection pump.
• Auxiliary fuel pump (gear pump) faul- (•) Repair or change.
ty.
• Max. pressure valve setting incor- (•) Set.
rect.
• Connection to servo control faulty ñ (•) Restore connection ñ shift lever to
lever angle incorrect. correct position.
• Pressure relief valve setting incor- (•) Set.
rect.
• Excessive oil temperature. • Check oil level and clean exchanger.
Traction force is insufficient in one direc- • Endothermic engine strongly over- • Reduce loads due to lifting.
tion only loaded.
• Incorrect setting of the max. pressu- (•) Set valve.
re valve relevant to that direction.
Oil overheating • Oil level too low. • Top up.

• Exchanger clogged or dirty. (•) Check and change if necessary.
• Unsuitable oil. • Use the recommended oil.
• Suction pipe tightness. (•) Check and eliminate leakage.
• Setting and operation of the max. (•) Check setting, repair or change.
pressure valves.
• Travel pump faulty. (•) Repair or change.
• Pressure relief valve with high set- (•) Set valve.
ting.
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Machine does not reach max. speed • Suction filter clogged. • Change.
selected • Endothermic engine does not reach (•) Change diesel oil filter and check
max. speed. injection pump.
• Auxiliary pump (gear pump) faulty. (•) Check delivery, repair or change.
• Pilot pressure insufficient. (•) Set.
• Pressure relief valve setting incor- (•) Set to rated value
rect.
Machine decelerates discontinuously: • Mechanical connection with servo (•) Check if rotation is smooth.
control lever too hard.
Machine accelerates slowly • Engine power drop. (•) Check clogging of diesel oil filter,
injection pump and valves.
• Pressure relief valve setting incor- (•) Set to rated value.
rect.
Oil leakages from engine propeller shaft • Sealing rings faulty. (•) Change.
and/or pump • Counterpressure in pump casing. (•) Drain pipes clogged or damaged.
• By-pass valve setting too high. (•) Check and restore.
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GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE
4.1 GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE

• Before opening the engine hood, engage all the safety devices and stop the engine.
• If it is necessary to check the hydraulic oil level, lower the arm and rest the bucket on to the ground.
• Carry out any operation on firm and level ground, applying the parking brake.
• Raise the cab taking all the precautions indicated in “3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB”.
• Use Komatsu genuine oils and greases; choose oils suitable for the ambient temperature.
• Use clean oils and greases. Keep the oil and grease containers clean. Keep any foreign matter away from oils
and greases.
• Always keep the machine clean. This makes it easier to find out any part causing troubles.
In particular, keep the grease nipples, the breathers and the areas near the openings for the level checks clean
and prevent any impurities from getting into/on them.
• Draining hot oil or coolant immediately after stopping the engine is hazardous. Wait for the engine to cool down
until reaching at least 40÷50º C (104-122°F).
• When changing the oils and the filters, check if metal particles are present. If you find large quantities of metal
particles, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
• Check and change the oil in a clean place and prevent any impurities from getting into the tank.
• Before carrying out any maintenance operation, hang warning plates on the ignition switch and the control le-
vers, in order to prevent anyone from starting the engine by mistake.
• When performing maintenance operations, always take the precautions indicated in the safety plates applied on
to the machine.
• Instructions for arc welding:
1 - Turn the ignition key to position « ».
2 - Disconnect the battery (first the negative pole and then the positive pole).
3 - Disconnect the alternator.
4 - Do not apply more than 200 V continuously.
5 - Connect the ground cable within 1 m from the point in which the welding must be carried out.
6 - Avoid placing gaskets and bearings between the welding area and the ground cable.
• Do not use flammable fluids to clean the machine parts. Keep exposed flames or lit cigarettes away from these
fluids.
• When O-rings and gaskets are removed, clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and replace the O-rings and gas-
kets with new ones.
Fit the O-rings and gaskets correctly when reassembling.
• Avoid keeping loose objects or tools in your pockets: they may fall out and drop into the machine when you work
on the machine while bending over it.
• When washing the machine, do not direct the high-pressure water jet on to the radiator and the heat exchanger.
• When washing the machine, protect the electric system connectors and avoid wetting the ignition switch.
• Before starting work in mud, under the rain, on seashores or river banks, carry out a general lubrication.
Wash the machine immediately after work to protect the components from rust. Lubricate the equipment joints
more frequently than usual.
• When working at dusty work sites, proceed as follows:
1 - Check the air cleaner for any clogging and clean it more frequently than usual.
2 - Clean the radiator and the heat exchanger frequently, to avoid any clogging of the fins.
3 - Change the diesel oil filter more frequently than usual.
4 - Clean the electrical components, especially the starter and the alternator, to avoid any accumulation of dust.
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• Never mix oils of different brands.

Do not top up with any oil different from the oil used in the machine. If necessary, drain all the oil and fill the tank
with oil of the available brand.
WARNING
• Oils, filters, coolants and batteries are considered special waste and must be collected and disposed of
according to the regulations in force.
• The combustible material of some components may become extremely dangerous if it burns. For this
reason, avoid any contact of burnt material with your skin or eyes and do not inhale the fumes.
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4.2 MAINTENANCE NOTES

• Use only Komatsu genuine spare parts.
• Do not mix different types of oil.
• Unless specified otherwise, the oils and the coolant used by Komatsu to fill the tanks before the delivery of the
machine are the following:
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
• Engine oil SAE 10W-30

API classification CD
• Hydraulic system and hydrostatic transmission oil SAE 10W

• Biodegradable hydraulic system oil

(only for machines filled with synthetic biodegrada- SHELL NATURELLE HFX-32
ble oil type HEES not of plant origin)
• Final transmission oil SAE 10W-30

• Fuel Ambient temperature above -10ºC (14°F):

ASTM D975 no. 2 diesel oil
Ambient temperature below -10ºC (14°F):

ASTM D975 no. 1 diesel oil
• Radiator Permanent, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, with cor-

rosion inhibitor for protection up to -36ºC (-33°F).
4.2.1 NOTES REGARDING THE ENGINE

4.2.1.1 ENGINE OIL
• The engine oil must be selected very carefully, since it lubricates the engine, which is the machineís heart; the
main maintenance operations required for the engine oil are the following:
1 - daily check of the oil level;
2 - check of the oil pollution degree;
3 - periodical change.
4.2.1.2 COOLANT
• The coolant serves to keep the engine at the correct temperature and therefore to ensure optimal operating con-
ditions; check the coolant level in the expansion tank daily and top up if necessary.
• The coolant containing antifreeze is flammable; do not use exposed flames near the coolant and do not smoke
while topping off.
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• Use only permanent ethylene glycol-based antifreeze with the addition of anticorrosion and antifoam products.
The antifreeze-water ratio must be 50% (50% antifreeze and 50% water).
• The use of permanent antifreeze requires only the routine change. It is not necessary to wash the cooling circuit.
• Use drinkable water and in any case soft water.
• Do not use corrosion inhibitors containing soluble oil, since they damage the rubber couplings.
• The required standards for permanent antifreeze are the following: SAE-J1034 and FEDERAL STANDARD O-A-
548D.
In case of doubt regarding the compliance of the antifreeze used with the standards, contact your Komatsu Utility
Dealer and ask for precise information.
4.2.1.3 FUEL
• Usare sempre carburante adatto al motore. Altri carburanti con specifiche diverse possono danneggiare il Al-
ways use fuel suitable for the engine. Other fuels with different specifications may damage the engine or reduce
its power.
• Always refuel at the end of the work day.
• When refueling, make sure that there is no water on the fuel drum cover and take care not to draw the conden-
sate from the drum bottom.
• If fuel runs out, or if the fuel filter has been replaced, it is necessary to bleed the pipes.
4.2.2 NOTES REGARDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• Be extremely careful when performing maintenance operations on the hydraulic system, since soon after work
the oil is very hot.
The circuit is pressurized not only during work, but also at the end of work.
• The maintenance operations required for the hydraulic system are the following:
1 - daily check of the oil level in the tank;
2 - periodical change of the oil filter;
3 - periodical change of the oil.
• Always bleed the circuit after changing the oil filter or the oil.
• When a component is removed from the circuit, check the gaskets and O-rings and change them if they are
damaged.
• When a cylinder or a component of the hydraulic circuit is removed, after reassembly bleed the circuit by pro-
ceeding as follows:
1 - start the engine and let it idle;
2 - make all the cylinders perform 4-5 movements, stopping them at approx. 100 mm from the end of their stroke;
3 - slowly make all the cylinders reach the end of their stroke for 3-4 times.
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4.2.3 NOTES REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• If the cables are wet or their insulating material is damaged, the electrical system leaks and this may result in
malfunctions of the machine.
• The maintenance operations required for the electrical system are the following:
1 - check of the alternator belt tension;
2 - check of the alternator belt for damage or breakages;
3 - check of the battery electrolyte level.
• Do not remove or eliminate any electrical component installed on the machine and do not install any electrical
component with characteristics different from those specified and approved by Komatsu.
• Be careful to keep the electrical system dry.
• When working on seashores or river or lake banks, protect the jack plugs from corrosion.
• Do not connect any optional device to the fuses, ignition switch, battery, relays, etc.; for the installation of any op-
tional equipment, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
• If any electric welding operation has to be carried out, disconnect the battery and the alternator.
4.2.4 NOTES REGARDING LUBRICATION

• Lubrication makes the operations carried out with the machine and work equipment smoother, while preventing
wear and the noise that may be produced if the articulated joints are dry.
Lubrication is to be carried out with grease or oil.
• The maintenance operations required for the components that need lubricating are the following:
1 - check of the levels;
2 - oil change;
3 - injection of grease through the grease nipples.
• Use only the specified lubricants, according to the ambient temperature.
• Always clean the grease nipples before injecting grease and remove any excess grease after lubrication; this
cleaning operation must be performed with extreme care on the revolving parts.
• Keep the lubricants at the correct levels; excessive or insufficient quantities are to be avoided.
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4.2.5 PARTS SUBJECT TO WEAR THAT PERIODICALLY NEED CHANGING

The parts subject to wear such as filters, bucket teeth, etc. must be replaced according to the periodic mainte-
nance intervals prescribed or when they reach the wear limit.
The timely change of these parts ensures an economic use of the machine.
Use only Komatsu genuine parts, which alone can guarantee excellent quality and interchangeability.
ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY CHANGE INTERVAL
Engine oil filter YM129150-35151 Cartridge 1 EVERY 250 HOURS
Hydraulic oil filter 37C-62-13420 Cartridge (drain) 1 EVERY 500 HOURS
Fuel filter YM119802-55800 Cartridge 1 EVERY 500 HOURS
Air cleaner YM129062-12560 Main cartridge 1 WHEN REQUIRED

YM119005-12571 Safety cartridge 1 WHEN REQUIRED
Front bucket 825010053 Tooth 6 —

801015574 Screw 12 —
801920106 Nut 12 —
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4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS

PROPER SELECTION ACCORDING TO THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CAPACITY

RESERVOIR FLUID -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50°C
-22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122°F 1st filling Change
SAE 10W
SAE 30
Engine oil pan OIL SAE 40 10 l 10 l

• API CD (2.64 US gal) (2.64 US gal)
SAE 10W-30
SAE 5W-30
Hydraulic sys- OIL

SAE 10W
tem and hydro- • API CD 50 l 32 l
static (13.2 US gal) (8.4 US gal)
transmission SAE 5W-30
Hydraulic sys- SEE 50 l 32 l

tem with biode- «4.3.1» (13.2 US gal) (8.4 US gal)
gradable oil
Final transmis- OIL 13.5 l 13.5 l

SAE 10W-30 (3.5 US gal) (3.5 US gal)
sion case (ea.) • API CD
✱ 72 l —
Fuel tank DIESEL OIL
(19.0 US gal)
ASTM D975 N. 2
Engine PERMA- 15 l
cooling NENT (3.9 US gal) —
system COOLANT
✱ ASTM D975 N.1
LUBRICATION WITH GREASE

LUBRICATION POINTS CONSISTENCY TYPE
Articulated joints NLGI 2 (see Note 1)
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Note (1):
The recommended lubricating grease is No.2 multi-purpose lithium grease with 3% molybdenum disulfide
(Lithio EP + MoS2).
☞ IMPORTANT
• When the diesel oil sulphur content is less than 0.5%, change the engine oil according to the periodic
maintenance intervals indicated in the operation and maintenance manual. If the diesel oil sulphur con-
tent exceeds 0.5%, change the engine oil according to the following table:
Sulphur content Engine oil change interval
da 0.5 a 1.0% 1/2 of regular interval

oltre 1.0% 1/4 of regular interval
• When starting the engine at temperatures below 0ºC (32°F), use engine oil SAE 10W, 10W-30, 5W-30 even if
during the day the temperature increases by 10ºC (18°F).
• Use engine oil with CD classification; if oil with CC classification is used, reduce the engine oil change interval by
a half.
• Use Komatsu genuine products whose characteristics have been specifically formulated and approved for use in
the engine, in the equipment hydraulic circuit, in the reduction gears and in the transmission.
First filling quantity: total quantity of oil, including the oil for the components and pipes.
Oil change quantity: quantity of oil necessary to fill the system or unit during the normal inspection and mainte-
nance operations.
ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
API: American Petroleum Institute
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Transmission Oil Anti-freeze

Engine Oil Grease
No. Supplier GM Dexron® II C4 Coolant
API CD, CE or CF-4 LI, EP, MoS2
Allison C4 Permanent type
Premium multi grade Komatsu Super

Engine Oils PM701 Komatsu PM704 Grease NLGI 2
1 KOMATSU —
SAE 10W/30 (1902) Dexron® III PM706
SAE 15W/40 ASTM D 128
Amoco 300
2 AMOCO Dexron II ATF Molylith grease 2 Ready Antifreeze
SAE15W/40
Arcofleet S3 Plus
SAE 15W/40 Litholine HEP 2
3 ARCO ATF Dexron II Sincol-Blu (-40°C)
Hy-Vis HD extra S3 Arco EP moly D
plus SAE 15W/40
Vanellus C3
SAE 15W/40
4 BP Autran MBX Grease LTX2-M Sigil Fluid (-40°C)
Vanellus C3 Extra
SAE 15W/40
RPM Delo 500

AF eng. coolant
5 CALTEX RPM Delo 600 ATF-HD Molytex EP2
CX eng. coolant
RPM Delo SPH
6 CASTROL Turbomax RX super TQ - Dexron II Spheerol LMM Anti-freeze (pure)
Delo 400 Supreme Automatic

7 CHEVRON Moly grease Flurant
Delo 500 Transmission Fluid
8 CITGO — D-21571 — —
Fleet motor oil D21718

9 CONOCO — Fleet Heavy Duty
SAE 15W/40 D21570
Essolube TD
ATF Dexron II D
EXXON SAE 15W/40 MP Grease
10 D-21849 (East Canada) All season coolant
(ESSO) Heavy Truck Diesel Moly
D-21848 (West Canada)
Motor Oil SAE15W/40
Super Duty
SAE 15W/40 Gulfcrown EP2 Antifreeze and
11 GULF — coolant
Super Duty plus Gulfcrown EP sp.I
SAE 15W/40
Delvac 1300 Super

SAE 15W/40
Delvac 1200 Super
12 MOBIL ATF 220 Mobilgrease sp.I —
SAE 15W/40
Delvac 1300 Super
SAE 10W/30
Multi-purpouse white
Supreme duty fleet grease 705 Antifreeze and sum-
13 PENNZOIL Pennzoil ATF
SAE 14W/40 707L white-bearing mer coolant
grease
Rimula Super
SAE 15W/40
Alvania EP grease
Myrina X Shellzone all season
14 SHELL Donag TG (Dexron II) MP MOS (Can.)
SAE 15W/40 antifreeze
Retinax AM (Corea)
Rotella T
SAE 10W/30
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Transmission Oil Anti-freeze

Engine Oil Grease
No. Supplier GM Dexron® II C4 Coolant
API CD, CE or CF-4 LI, EP, MoS2
Allison C4 Permanent type
Sunoco ultra
Sunoco antifreeze
15 SUN — — prestige 2EP
and summer coolant
Sun prestige 742
Ursa Super TD Havoline ATF

SAE 15W/40 Dexron II
16 TEXACO Molytex EP2 —
Ursa Super LA Texamatic 7045
SAE 15W/40 (9226)
17 UNION Guardol D21460 Unoba EP —
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4.3.1 HOMOLOGATED SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS TYPE

HEES
Our machines can be filled with synthetic biodegradable hydraulic oil type HEES not of plant origin and therefore
the use of the oils indicated in the following table is authorized and recommended :
SUPPLIER HEES SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE OIL
KOMATSU BO 46 G4 (KES 07.872)
AGIP —
ARAL —
AVIA —
BP —
CONDAT CONDAT D 46 K
ELF —
ESSO —
FINA BIOHYDRAN SE 46
FUCHS —
KENDALL —
KUWAIT PETROLEUM K8 —
MOBIL EAL SYNDRAULIC
MOBIL (USA) —
PAKELO —
PANOLIN HLP SYNTH 46
SHELL NATURELLE HFX-32
TAMOIL —
TEXACO —
TOTAL HYDROBIO 46
VALVOLINE —
CAUTION
• It is not possible to mix the synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES with ordinary hydraulic oils, since
when the temperature increases insoluble compounds are generated, which are deposited on the filters
and clog them (the maximum concentration of ordinary oil cannot exceed 1% of the total quantity of oil).
• The biodegradable oil can be used only in the hydraulic system; it cannot be used for the endothermic
engine, the transmissions, the braking system, etc.
• Before introducing the synthetic biodegradable oil in the hydraulic system, empty the system complete-
ly, disconnecting the cylinders and all the parts that may contain ordinary oil, and replace the drain filter
with a new one. Start the engine and let it idle without using the work equipment, wait until the oil reach-
es a temperature of at least 40ºC (104°F), then start moving the equipment, so that all the parts of the
system are filled with oil. Stop the engine and check the oil level (see “4.7.2.e CHECKING THE HYDRAU-
LIC CIRCUIT OIL LEVEL”).
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DRIVING TORQUES FOR SCREWS AND NUTS
4.4 DRIVING TORQUES FOR SCREWS AND NUTS

4.4.1 STANDARD DRIVING TORQUES
★ Nm (Newton metre): 1 Nm = 0.102 kgm
8.8 10.9
Thread Pitch Spanner size
diameter (mm) (mm) (mm)
kgm Nm kgm Nm
6 1 10 0.96 ± 0.1 9.5 ± 1 1.3 ± 0.15 13.5 ± 1.5

8 1.25 13 2.3 ± 0.2 23 ± 2 3.2 ± 0.3 32.2 ± 3.5
10 1.5 17 4.6 ± 0.5 45 ± 4.9 6.5 ± 0.6 63 ± 6.5
12 1.75 19 7.8 ± 0.8 77 ± 8 11 ± 1 108 ± 11
14 2 22 12.5 ± 1 122 ± 13 17.5 ± 2 172 ± 18
16 2 24 19.5 ± 2 191 ± 21 27 ± 3 268 ± 29

18 2.5 27 27 ± 3 262 ± 28 37 ± 4 366 ± 36
20 2.5 30 38 ± 4 372 ± 40 53 ± 6 524 ± 57
22 2.5 32 52 ± 6 511 ± 57 73 ± 8 719 ± 80
24 3 36 66 ± 7 644 ± 70 92 ± 10 905 ± 98
27 3 41 96 ± 10 945 ± 100 135 ± 15 1329 ± 140

30 3.5 46 131 ± 14 1287 ± 140 184 ± 20 1810 ± 190
☞ IMPORTANT
• This driving torque table is not valid for screws or nuts that must lock parts made of nylon or similar ma-
terials on to washers or components made of nylon or nonferrous materials.
4.4.2 SPECIFIC DRIVING TORQUES
ITEM DESCRIPTION kgm Nm
Cab Rear fastening screws 10 ± 0.75 98 ± 7.3
Engine Front support central screw 15 ± 0.75 150 ± 7.3

Rear support central screw 15 ± 0.75 150 ± 7.3
Wheels Front 19 ± 1 186 ± 9.8

Rear 19 ± 1 186± 9.8
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LUBRICATION
4.5 LUBRICATION
4.5.1 LUBRICATION DIAGRAM
☞ IMPORTANT
• For the lubrication procedures for the single points, see «4.7 MAINTENANCE PLAN».
• The type of lubricant to be used is indicated in the lubricant table (see «4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LU-
BRICANTS»).
2000 h
1000 h
500 h
250 h
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Engine oil Hydraulic oil
Transmission oil Grease
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PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED WITH SAFETY
4.6 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED

WITH SAFETY
To ensure safety at any moment while driving and using the machine, the operator must carry out all the periodic
maintenance operations prescribed. Furthermore, the operator must periodically change the components indicat-
ed in the table in the following page, which are especially related to safety and fire-prevention rules. These compo-
nents are subject to wear and since it is particularly difficult to evaluate their conditions through simple periodic
maintenance, after a certain period it is advisable to change them independently of their state, in order to keep
them efficient over time. Repair or replace these components immediately in case of failures or anomalies, even if
the time interval prescribed for their change has not elapsed yet.
If the pipe clamps show signs of deterioration, like deformations or cracks, provide for changing them together with
the pipes.
In addition to the periodical change of the components listed in the following page, carry out the inspections de-
scribed here below on the hydraulic pipes. In case of anomalies, carry out the necessary adjustments and chang-
es, or adopt any other measure required.
Type of check Check item
Check before starting Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes
Periodical check (monthly check) Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes. Damaged
hydraulic or fuel pipes (cracks, wear and tear)
Periodical check (annual check) Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes. Deteriorated,
twisted, damaged hydraulic or fuel pipes (cracks, wear and tear) or
pipes in contact with other parts of the machine
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4.6.1 CRITICAL PARTS FOR SAFETY

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
No. Components related to safety that periodically need changing Q.ty Change interval
1 Fuel pipe (Fuel tank - Precleaner) 1
2 Fuel pipe (Precleaner - Fuel pump) 1
3 Fuel pipe (Fuel pump - Fuel filter) 1 Every 2 years or

4 Fuel pipe (Fuel filter - Injection pump) 1 4000 hours, which-
ever occurs first
5 Fuel pipe (Fuel filter - Fuel tank) 1
6 Fuel recovery pipe (Injection pump - Fuel filter) 1
7 Fuel recovery pipe (Between the injectors - Injection pump) 3
• For the serial numbers and the quantity of the components that periodically need changing, consult the spare
parts catalog section regarding the components connected with safety and the components that must be period-
ically changed.
• When changing pipes, always change O-rings, gaskets and analogous components.
5 3 4
1
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STANDARD HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1 Hydraulic pipe (Travel pump delivery) 4 Every 2 years or

4000 hours, which-
2 Hydraulic pipe (Machine function pump delivery) 1 ever occurs first
ically changed.
2 1
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3 Hydraulic pipe (Lifting cylinder) 6

Every 2 years or
4 Hydraulic pipe (Bucket cylinder) 6 4000 hours, which-
ever occurs first
5 Hydraulic pipe (Auxiliary hydraulic kit) 2
4
4
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HIGH-FLOW AND SUPER-FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1 Hydraulic pipe (Travel pump delivery) 4

Every 2 years or
2 Hydraulic pipe (Machine function pump delivery) 1 4000 hours, which-
ever occurs first
3 Hydraulic pipe (Flow rate increase pump delivery) 1
ically changed.
1 3
2 1
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4 Hydraulic pipe (Lifting cylinder) 6

Every 2 years or
5 Hydraulic pipe (Bucket cylinder) 6 4000 hours, which-
ever occurs first
6 Hydraulic pipe (Auxiliary hydraulic kit) 2
5
5
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OPERATOR’S SAFETY
Components related to
No. safety that periodically Q.ty Change interval
need changing 1
1 Safety belt 1 Every 4 years
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
4.7 MAINTENANCE PLAN

4.7.1 WHEN REQUIRED
N. PART OPERATION PAGE
a Air cleaner Check, clean or change 193
b Front and rear wheels Rotate tires 194
c Fuel tank Drain condensate 195
d Parking brake Release 196
e Battery Check charge level 197
4.7.2 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
a Various checks — 198
b Coolant Check and top up 198
c Fuel tank Check and top up 199
d Engine oil pan Check and top up 200
e Hydraulic oil tank Check and top up 201
f Water separator Drain water 202
g Electrical system Check 202

(Operations to be carried out together with those prescribed at point «4.7.4
MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION»)
a Drive chains Check tension 205
b Front and rear wheels Check screw tightening 207
c Hydraulic oil drain filter Change cartridge 214

(only for machines filled with biodegradable
oil)
4.7.4 MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
a Front and rear wheels Check tire pressure 203
b Radiator Check level 203
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(Operations to be carried out together with those prescribed at point
´4.7.6 MAINTENANCE EVERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION»)
a Hydraulic oil drain filter Change cartridge 214
a Fan belt Check condition and tension 204
b Drive chains Check condition and tension 205
c Radiators Clean outside 207
d Front and rear wheels Check screw tightening 207
e Final transmission Check level (n. 2) 208
f Joint articulation points Lubricate 209
g Engine oil Change 210
h Engine oil filter Change 211

(only for machines filled with synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES)
(Operations to be carried out together with those prescribed at point «4.7.8
MAINTENANCE EVERY 500 HOURS OF OPERATION»)
a Hydraulic oil and suction filter Change oil and clean filter 219
oil)
a Fuel filter Change cartridge 212
b Hydraulic oil drain filter Change cartridge 214
c Water separator Clean 215
d Hydraulic oil tank Drain condensate 216

oil)
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
a Final transmission Change oil 218
b Hydraulic oil and suction filter Change oil and filter 219
c Engine valves Check clearance 221
a Coolant Change 222
b Suction filter Change 224
c Alternator and starter Check 225
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
4.7.1 WHEN REQUIRED

4.7.1.a CHECKING, CLEANING OR CHANGING
THE AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE
H
WARNING
C
• Remove the air cleaner only after stopping the engine and
do not start the engine if the air cleaner is open. P
• Always wear goggles while cleaning the filter.

• The air filtering system comprises a primary filtering ele- A
ment with great capacity and a secondary cartridge that
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provides additional safety protection.
The primary element can be cleaned with compressed air,
while the safety cartridge must only be changed.
• The filtering element must be cleaned when the clogging
warning light (A) positioned on the instrument panel blinks
or comes on completely.
1
In any case, check whether the cartridge is clogged every
50 hours of operation.
• The filtering element must be cleaned even when the need
for cleaning is signalled by the clogging indicator. 2
The air cleaner can be reached after lifting the engine hood (see RWAA12780
“3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”) and opening the rear panel (see “3.5.2
REAR PANEL”).
To clean the primary element, proceed as follows:
1 - Remove the couplings (1) and remove the clogging filter cover 3
(2).
2 - Extract the main filtering element (3).
3 - Slightly strike the element on the palm of your hand to elimi-
nate the dust and blow compressed air on the inner surface,
keeping the air jet at a distance of approximately 15 cm
(5.9 in) and making sure that the pressure does not exceed
4-5 bars (58-73 psi).
4 - Carefully clean the filter casing (4), taking care to avoid the in- RWAA12790
troduction of foreign matters in the suction duct and reassem-

ble the unit making sure that the ejector is positioned vertically
and at the bottom.
4 5
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the clogging warning light comes on after the engine has
started, it is necessary to change the primary filtering ele-
ment and the safety cartridge.
• Change the primary filtering element after 5 cleaning oper-
ations or after one year.
The safety cartridge must always be changed together with RWAA12800
the primary filtering element.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
To change the safety cartridge after removing the primary element, proceed as follows:
1 - Remove the used safety cartridge (5) and replace it with a new one.
☞ IMPORTANT
• In case of doubts on the efficiency of the gasket, immediately change it.
4 - Put back the air cleaner.
4.7.1.b TIRE ROTATION
WARNING
• The tires must not be inflated exceeding the recommended
pressure (see “5.1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS”).
• Inflate all the tires with the same pressure.
To avoid losing stability and manoeuvrability, always use the ma-

chine with properly inflated tires and avoid incorrect maneuvers
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that may shorten their life.
The maneuvers to be avoided are the following:
1 - Excessive skidding when loading material.
2 - Abrupt steering, starting and stopping maneuvers.
3 - Excessive use of counterrotations.
If excessive tire wear is observed, it is advisable to exchange the
front wheels with the rear wheels immediately, so that the wear
gets uniform on the four wheels over time.
If two tires are worn more than the others, change their position
keeping them on the same side, so that the rolling diameter is the
same on connected wheels.
When it is necessary to change two tires, adopt the same proce-
dure and eliminate the most worn ones, installing the new ones
on the same side.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Use only tires recommended by the manufacturer.
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4.7.1.c DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
WARNING
• When draining the fuel tank, avoid spilling fuel, since this
may cause fires.
• If some fuel is accidentally spilled, clean the dirty area im-
mediately, in order to prevent it from getting slippery and to
avoid fires.
This operation serves to let all the impurities and the condensate RWAA11480
flow out of the tank.
Proceed as follows:
1 - Raise the engine hood (see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
2 - Open the cock (1) until clean fuel flows out.
1
3 - Close the cock (1) and close the engine hood.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The tank must be drained before starting the engine, with
temperatures exceeding 0ºC (32°F); when the temperature
is below 0ºC (32°F), the tank must be drained at the end of
work or in any case with the machine at operating tempera-
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ture, to prevent the condensate from freezing.
• The condensate and the impurities that may have accumu-
lated inside the tank must be eliminated before refueling.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
4.7.1.d RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
• In case of failure of the hydraulic system and before remov-
ing the machine, release the negative brake installed on the
travel motors.
The release of the parking brake is obtained by acting on the neg-

ative brake installed on the travel motors, according to the follow-
ing procedure. RWAA9870
1 - Raise the cab (see “3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB”).

2 - Disconnect the pipe (1) that supplies pressure to the travel
motors.
3 - Connect the grease nipple (3) to the union (2).
4 - Using the grease pump provided, inject grease until reaching
the minimum pressure required to release the brake.
5 - After releasing the brake, lower the cab (see “3.5.3.1 RAISING
THE CAB”) and carry out the necessary maintenance opera-
tions.
6 - To restore the braking circuit to the standard configuration, re- 1
move the grease nipple (3) from the coupling (2) and put back
the pipe (1).
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☞ IMPORTANT
• After restoring the circuit to the standard configuration, it
is not necessary to carry out any adjustment.
2
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
4.7.1.e CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
WARNING
• Check the battery charge level only with the engine at rest.
• To prevent gas explosions, do not use naked flames, do not smoke and avoid producing sparks due to
short circuits.
• The battery electrolyte is dangerous: in case of contact with the eyes or the skin, wash with plenty of
running water and consult a doctor. The battery is maintenance-free.
The battery (1) can be reached after opening the engine hood
(see "3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD").
The change of colour of the indicator shows the battery charge
level, according to the table positioned beside the indicator itself: 1
• Green: the charge is correct
• Grey: the battery needs recharging
• White: the battery must be changed
☞ IMPORTANT RWAA13030
• Make sure that the connection terminals are not oxidized; if
necessary, clean them and cover them with anti-oxidation
grease.
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4.7.2 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

4.7.2.a VARIOUS CHECKS
WARNING
• Dirt, oil and fuel spread in the engine compartment near the hot areas may cause fires and damage the
machine.
Check if there are leakages frequently and carry out the necessary repairs immediately; if this occurs re-
peatedly, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
Before starting the engine, check:

1. if there are loose screws or nuts;
2. if there are oil, fuel or coolant leakages;
3. if the work equipment is worn;
4. the conditions of rims and tires;
5. the conditions and efficiency of: instruments and warning lights on the dashboard, acoustic alarm, working
lights and horn.
The other general checks concern safety, and precisely:
6. soundness of the safety belt;
7. soundness and legibility of the warning plates;
8. cleanliness of the handles and footboards used to reach the driverís cab, cleanliness inside the driverís cab.
4.7.2.b CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

MAX
WARNING
• Carry out this check with the machine parked on a level
1 MIN
surface and the equipment resting on the ground.

• Do not remove the radiator cap; the coolant level must be
checked with cold engine and by means of the compensa-
tion tank.
The coolant tank (1) can be reached by raising the engine hood RWAA12810
(see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”) and opening the rear panel (see
“3.5.2 REAR PANEL”) and the level must be included between the
MIN. and MAX. marks.
If necessary, add water or coolant and, if a constant and consider-
able decrease in the fluid level can be noticed, check the tightness
of the radiator-engine unit and of the radiator casing.
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4.7.2.c CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL

1
WARNING H
• When refueling, avoid spilling fuel to prevent any risk of F
fire. If some fuel should inadvertently be spilled, clean the C
dirty area immediately. E

P
• Fuel is flammable; neither use exposed flames, nor smoke

while refueling.
• Thrust the filling gun into the filler.
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To check the fuel level, use the indicator (1) positioned on the
dashboard, after turning the ignition key to position « ».
Do not fill the tank completely, in order to leave room for the fuel
to expand.
☞ IMPORTANT
• It is advisable to refuel after work, in order to avoid the for-
mation of water condensate.
• After refueling, tighten the filler cap (2) thoroughly, lower
the engine hood and lock the tank.
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4.7.2.d CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

MAX.
WARNING 1
MIN.
• Soon after the machine has been stopped the engine is
very hot and may cause burns; let the engine cool down
before carrying out any check.
The dipstick can be reached by raising the engine hood (see

“3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
The check must be carried out with cold engine and the machine RWAA12850
positioned on level ground.
The oil level must be checked on the graduated dipstick (1) and
must be included between the MIN. and MAX. marks; if the level
is near the MIN. mark, top up through the filler (2) with oil suitable
for the ambient temperature, as prescribed in the lubricant chart 2
(see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”).
☞ IMPORTANT
• If it is necessary to check the oil level during or soon after
work, stop the engine and wait for 15 minutes before carry-
ing out the check.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
4.7.2.e CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE HY-

DRAULIC CIRCUIT
WARNING
• The oil level in the hydraulic circuit must be checked with
cold oil and the machine positioned on a level surface with
the bucket resting on the ground.
• Top up after stopping the engine and eliminating the resid-
ual pressures from the equipment circuit (by operating the
controls more than once) and from the tank (by slowly
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loosening the filling cap).
The oil level must be visible through the gauge (1) positioned on
the tank and must be included between the MIN. and MAX.
marks.
If the level is near the MIN. mark, top up through the filling open-
ing (2) with suitable hydraulic oil (see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS”).
☞ IMPORTANT
• When topping off, do not exceed the MAX. level.
This would damage the hydraulic circuit and make the oil
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flow out.
• If a constant or abnormal decrease in the oil level is ob-
served, thoroughly check the hydraulic circuit, the pistons
and the pump for leaks.
• After topping off, tighten the hydraulic tank cap (2) thor-
oughly.
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4.7.2.f CHECKING THE WATER SEPARATOR FOR

SEDIMENTS AND WATER
2
WARNING
• Fuel is flammable; neither use exposed flames, nor smoke
while draining it.
• If some fuel should inadvertently be spilled, clean the dirty
area immediately.
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The water separator can be reached after opening the engine
hood (see "3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD") and the check must be carried
out by means of the red ring (1) installed in the filter.
When the red ring floats on the surface of the water contained in
the water separator, it is necessary to drain it. Proceed as follows:
1 -Turn the cock (2) to close the fuel flow.
2 - Loosen the wing cap (3) and drain the condensate until clear
Diesel oil flows out.
3 - Open the fuel cock (2).
4 - Drain the fuel tank as described in paragraph “4.7.1.c DRAIN-
ING THE FUEL TANK”.
3
5 - Bleed the fuel supply circuit as described in paragraph “4.7.8.a
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CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER - BLEEDING THE CIRCUIT”.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the filtering element is considerably clogged or damaged,
change it.
1 3
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4.7.2.g CHECKING THE WIRING SYSTEM
WARNING
• If the fuses are corroded, oxidized or they are not perfectly held in their seat, replace them only with fus-
es having the same capacity; before changing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key is in position « ».
• If there are signs of short circuit on the cables, find out the cause and repair them; always contact your
Komatsu Distributor for the troubleshooting.
Make sure that there are no disengaged cables or signs of short circuits in the electrical system.
Make sure that all the cables are well tightened in the corresponding terminals; tighten any loose cables.
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These maintenance operations must be carried out after the first 50 hours of operation, together with those to be
carried out “EVERY 50 HOURS”.
• CHECK THE DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
• CHECK THE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL FASTENING NUTS
• HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN FILTER (only for machines filled with biodegradable oil)
For details on the various maintenance operations, see sections “4.7.6 MAINTENANCE EVERY 250 HOURS” and
“24.7.8 MAINTENANCE EVERY 500 HOURS”.

4.7.4.a CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING
• Inflate the tires standing beside the outer belt.
• Do not exceed the pressures recommended in the “TECH-
NICAL CHARACTERISTICS”.
This check is indispensable for the preservation, exploitment and

duration of the tires.
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The pressure must be as indicated in the specifications (see
“5.1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS”).
While checking the tire pressure, check also the conditions of the
tread and sidewalls.
4.7.4.b CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE

RADIATOR
WARNING 1
• Carry out this check with the machine parked on a level
surface and the equipment resting on the ground.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the fluid is hot, since
it may be sprayed out violently and cause burns.
• Loosen the cap slowly in order to release the pressure be-
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fore removing it.
The radiator cap can be reached after raising the engine hood
(see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
Remove the cap (1) and make sure that the fluid level reaches the
filling hole.
☞ IMPORTANT
• If the fluid level in the radiator is low and the expansion
tank is full of coolant, check the tightness of the radiator
and make sure that there is no air leakage from the radia-
tor-expansion tank coupling.
If this inconvenience occurs repeatedly, contact your Ko-
matsu Distributor.
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• HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN FILTER
For details on the various maintenance operations, see section “4.7.8 MAINTENANCE EVERY 500 HOURS OF
OPERATION”.

These operations must be carried out together with those to be carried out “EVERY 50 HOURS”.
4.7.6.a ADJUSTING THE FAN BELT TENSION

The fan belt can be reached after raising the engine hood (see 1 3 2
“3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”) and the rear panel (see “3.5.2 REAR
PANEL”).
The check is manual: press the belt (1) with your thumb on the in-
dicated point with a force equal to approx. 10 kg (22 lb); the re-
sulting deflection must be approximately 10-15 mm (0.4-0.6 in).
If the deflection exceeds this value, loosen the screw (2) that fas-
tens the alternator (3) and, with a lever inserted between the en-
gine block and casing, make the alternator slide.
Lock the screw (2) and check again. RWAA12910
Use a 12 mm spanner.
A -Fan pulley
B -Driving shaft pulley
C -Alternator pulley
A
☞ IMPORTANT C
• If the belt is worn, change it and check the tension again af-
ter a few hours of operation. 10 ÷ 15 mm
B
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4.7.6.b CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
DANGER
• Stop the machine on firm and level ground, raise the front and rear wheels until they are not in contact
with the ground any longer and engage all the safety locks before stopping the engine.
• Secure the machine in this position by applying bearing blocks under the front part of the frame.
FRONT CHAINS
After raising the front part of the machine and securing it in this
position with safety blocks, mark a point on the outer perimeter of
the front rim and, moving the wheel, make sure that the point
moves of a distance included between 2 and 6 mm. This range
determines the correct tension of the chain.
Repeat this operation also for the opposite wheel.
REAR CHAINS
After raising the rear part of the machine and securing it in this RWA31870
position with safety blocks, mark a point on the outer perimeter of
the rear rim and, moving the wheel, make sure that the point
moves of a distance included between 2 and 6 mm. This range
determines the correct tension of the chain. Max. 6mm (0.24 in)
Repeat this operation also for the opposite wheel.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Check the tension on the front and rear wheels and if the
slack exceeds 6 mm, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
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Max. 6mm (0.24 in)
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ADJUSTING THE CHAINS
WARNING 2
• The adjustment must be carried out with the machine
parked on a firm, level and not slippery surface. 1
• Before carrying out the adjustment, take all the necessary
safety precautions.
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CAUTION
• When adjusting the hub-holding plate, do not loosen the
fastening nuts by giving them more than 2 turns, in order to
prevent any oil leakage.
If the wheel slack exceeds 6 mm, carry out the following opera- 3
tions:
1 - Remove the wheel nuts using a 24 mm hexagon spanner.
2 - Position the adjusting screw (3) included in the supply on the
appropriate hole and make it rest against the hub-holding plate
(1). Use a 17 mm hexagon spanner.
3 - Loosen the nuts (2) of the hub-holding plate (1), giving them RWAA12550
max. 2 turns. Use a 22 mm hexagon spanner.
4 - Adjust the screw (3), moving the hub-holding plate 1 or 2 mm
forwards.
5 - Fasten at least 3 diametrically opposite nuts (2) of the hub-
holding plate.
6 - Install the wheel and check the wheel slack.
If the wheel slack value is not included within the prescribed value
range, repeat the operations described above.
If, on the contrary, the wheel slack value is included within this
range, proceed as follows:
1 - Remove the wheel again.
2 - Tighten all the nuts (2) of the hub-holding plate (1) by applying
the prescribed driving torque (see “4.4.1 STANDARD DRIV-
ING TORQUES”).
3 - Remove the adjusting screw (3).
4 - Put back the wheel definitively, tightening the nuts with the pre-
scribed torque (see “4.4.2 SPECIFIC DRIVING TORQUES”).
Repeat this procedure also for the other wheels.
☞ IMPORTANT
• It is important to remember that each side of the final trans-
mission (right and left) is constituted by two chains (front
and rear) that transmit motion to the corresponding
wheels.
Each chain can be adjusted independently of the others.
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4.7.6.c CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE RADIA-

TORS
WARNING
• If compressed air, steam or water are directed against a
person, they may cause injuries.
Always wear an eye shield and safety shoes.
The outside of the radiators must be cleaned with a jet of com-

pressed air and, if necessary, with a low-pressure water or steam RWAA13040
washing cycle; the specific products available on the market can

certainly be used, provided that the instructions given on the
package are followed and that the washed parts are carefully
dried at the end of the operations.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not use products containing oily substances, even if in
slight quantities, since these facilitate the adhesion of
dust, which affects the heat exchange adversely.
• Clean the outside of the radiators whenever the radiator
and the heat exchanger are dirtied, even if accidentally,
with oil, diesel oil, greasy or oily substances.
• If the machine is used in dusty places, clean the radiator
and the heat exchanger more frequently, in order to avoid
the clogging of the fins.
4.7.6.d CHECKING THE WHEEL NUT DRIVING

TORQUE
WARNING
• On new machines, check the wheel nut driving torque after
the first 50 hours of operation and successively every 250
hours.
1
This check serves to restore the correct driving torque of the
wheels on the hubs. RWAA10250
The torque must be checked with a dynamometric spanner (1)

calibrated with the values indicated in paragraph “4.4.2 SPECIFIC
DRIVING TORQUES”.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not increase the specified driving torque and keep it
within the prescribed values.
• When checking the driving torque, do not lubricate the
thread.
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4.7.6.e CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE FINAL

TRANSMISSIONS
This check must be carried out on each transmission, with the
machine at rest on level ground.
The check is visual and serves to verify that the lubricant reaches
the height of the hole (1); if this is not the case, top up using the
recommended type of oil.
(See “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”).
Use a 19 mm hexagon spanner.
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1
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4.7.6.f LUBRICATING THE JOINTS
☞ IMPORTANT
• Clean the grease nipples before applying the greasing pump.
• After lubrication, remove any excess grease.
• If the machine is used in difficult conditions, perform these maintenance operations more frequently.
These maintenance operations must be carried out with the arm completely lowered and the bucket resting on the
ground. For the lubrication, use a syringe and the recommended grease.
(See “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”).
☞ IMPORTANT
• As a general rule, consider that each cylinder is provided with two grease nipples positioned on the cou-
plings and that each pin serving as fulcrum for a movement is provided with at least one grease nipple.
EQUIPMENT LUBRICATION POINTS

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3 4 5 6
1 - Bucket coupling pin (2 points)
2 - Tool-holder plate fulcrum pin (2 points)
3 - Bucket cylinder head pin (2 points)
4 - Bucket cylinder base pin (2 points)
5 - Lifting cylinder head pin (2 points)
6 - Arm fulcrum pin (2 points)
7 - Lifting cylinder base pin (2 points)
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4.7.6.g CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
WARNING
• Soon after the machine has been stopped the engine oil is
until it reaches a temperature of 40-45ºC (104-113°F) before
draining the oil.
• The oil that may be spilled during the change makes the
ground slippery, therefore, use anti-slip shoes and immedi-
ately remove any trace of oil from the floor.
• Oils, filters, coolants and batteries are considered special
waste and must be collected and disposed of according to
the anti-pollution regulations in force.
☞ IMPORTANT 1 2 RWA32600
• Drain the oil after positioning the flexible pipe outside the
engine compartment.
Change the engine oil at the same time as the engine oil filter
(see “4.7.6.h CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER”).
This operation must be carried out with the machine parked on 3
firm and level ground and the step succession is the following:
1 - Detach the lower cover (1) after removing the fastening
screws (2). Use a 17 mm spanner. 4
2 - Extract the oil drain flexible pipe (3) from the lower opening.
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4 - Remove the drain plug (4) of the flexible pipe (3), gathering the
used oil that flows out into a container with suitable capacity.
While the oil flows out, remove the filling cap (5), so that the oil
can flow freely.
5
5- Screw the plug (4) on to the flexible pipe and pour the pre-
scribed quantity of new oil, using the dipstick (6) to make sure
that the oil reaches the MAX. level.
6 - Put back the filling cap (5), start the engine, let it run for 5 min-
utes and then stop it.
Check the level again and top up if necessary.
7 - Close the lower cover (1).
8 - Close the engine hood. RWAA12920
Use oil suitable for the ambient temperature (see “4.3 FUEL,
COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”).
MAX.
CAUTION 6
• After the oil change and after removing any trace of oil, put MIN.
back the flexible pipe inside the engine compartment.
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Some versions of the machine come with special safety drain

plugs and to change the oil it is necessary to proceed as follows.
Remove the plug (7), apply the special union provided and screw
manually until the oil flows out.
At the same time, carry out the change procedures prescribed for
the standard version.
At the end of the operation, remove the special union and put it in
the appropriate tool container.
Put back the plug (7).
7
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4.7.6.h CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING 2
• Soon after the machine has been stopped the engine oil is
until it reaches a temperature of 40-45ºC (104-113°F) before 1
draining the oil.
• The oil that may be spilled during the change makes the
ground slippery, therefore, use anti-slip shoes and immedi-
ately remove any trace of oil from the floor. RWAA12940

This operation must be carried out on every oil change.

Proceed as follows:
2 - Drain the engine oil (see “4.7.6.g CHANGING THE ENGINE
OIL”).
3 - Unscrew the used filter (1) with the special spanner provided
and discard it.
4 - Clean the contact surface between the seal and the filter sup-
port (2).
5 - Lubricate the seal of the new filter and screw thoroughly.
6 - Give a further half turn by hand.
7 - Fill the engine with new oil and complete the operations as de-
scribed in “4.7.6.g CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL”.
Start the engine, make sure that there are no leakages and that
the oil pressure warning light goes out.
Close the engine hood.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not use the spanner to lock the filter, since this may be
damaged and cause oil leakages.
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(Only for machines filled with synthetic biodegradable oil type HEES)
• HYDRAULIC OIL CHANGE AND CLEANING OF THE SUCTION FILTER
For details on the various maintenance operations, see section “4.7.9 MAINTENANCE EVERY 1000 HOURS OF
OPERATION”.

These operations must be carried out together with those to be carried out EVERY 50 and 250 HOURS.
4.7.8.a CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
WARNING
2
• Change the filtering element after work, when the engine
has cooled down to 40-45ºC (104-113°F).
• When these operations are carried out, fuel may be spilled;
clean the dirty areas immediately, in order to prevent any
risk of slipping or fire.
1
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The fuel filter and the fuel pump can be reached by opening the
engine hood (See “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”).
FUEL FILTER
1 - Clean the outside surfaces of the unit and then unscrew the
used filter (1) with the special spanner provided and throw it
away.
2 - Clean the inside of the head (2).
3 - Lubricate the new filter seal and screw thoroughly.
5 - Bleed the fuel supply circuit.
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BLEEDING THE CIRCUIT

After filling the tank, turn the ignition key to position ìIî and wait for
approximately 15-20 seconds, in such a way as to bleed the fuel
supply circuit.
☞ IMPORTANT
• After bleeding the circuit, turn the ignition key to position
« » for a few seconds and wait at least 2 minutes before
starting the engine.
• If the engine starts without problems and then stops or RWA01960
works irregularly, check if there is air in the circuit; if so,

check the tightness of the fuel filter and of the fuel pump
prefilter.
• After the fuel has run out, bleed the circuit by proceeding
as described above and repeat the operation for at least 2-3
times.
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4.7.8.b CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN

FILTER
WARNING
• Soon after the machine has been stopped the hydraulic oil
is very hot; let it cool down until it reaches a temperature of
40-45ºC (104-113°F) before changing the filter.
• The hydraulic system is pressurized; loosen the filling cap
slowly to release the residual pressure.
• Oils, filters, coolants and batteries are considered special RWAA10140

1
CAUTION
• On new machines, change the hydraulic oil filter cartridge
after the first 250 hours of operation and successively eve-
ry 500 hours.
• On machines filled with synthetic biodegradable oil type
HEES, the first change must be carried out after the first 50
hours of operation and the successive changes every 500 RWAA12950
hours.
The filter is positioned on the hydraulic system drain outlet and

blocks the metal particles that come off the various components
due to their wear. The filter can be reached after opening the rear
panel (see “3.5.2 REAR PANEL”).
To change it, proceed as follows:
3
1 - Slowly loosen the filling cap (1) in order to release the residual
pressure from the tank and then remove it. 2
2 - Unscrew the used filter (2) and discard it.
3 - Clean the contact surface between the seal and the filter sup-
port (3), lubricate the seal of the new filter and screw thorough- RWAA12960
ly.
5 - Close the rear panel.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Do not use the spanner to lock the filter, since this may be
damaged and cause oil leakages.
• If the machine contains synthetic biodegradable oil type
HEES, the filter must be changed after the first 50 hours of
operation.
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4.7.8.c CLEANING THE WATER SEPARATOR
WARNING
• Change the precleaner at the end of work, when the engine
has cooled down to 40-45º C (104-113°F).
• When these operations are carried out, fuel may be spilled;
clean the dirty areas immediately, in order to prevent any
risk of slipping or fire.
The water separator can be reached after opening the engine RWAA13080
hood (see "3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD").

CLEANING THE WATER SEPARATOR
1 - Close the cock (1).
2 - Loosen the metal ring (2) and remove the cup (3) and the fil-
tering element.
3 - Clean the inside of the cup and the filter with diesel oil or oil.
4 - Put back the filter and the cup (3), tighten the metal ring (2)
1
and open the cock (1).
3 2
☞ IMPORTANT
• When disassembling the water separator, be careful not to RWA36750
lose the red ring contained in the cup.

• If the filtering element is clogged or damaged, change it.
BLEEDING THE CIRCUIT

After filling the tank, turn the ignition key to position ìIî and wait for
approximately 15-20 seconds, in such a way as to bleed the fuel
supply circuit.
☞ IMPORTANT
• After bleeding the circuit, turn the ignition key to position
« » for a few seconds and wait at least 2 minutes before RWA01960
starting the engine.

• If the engine starts without problems and then stops or
works irregularly, check if there is air in the circuit; if so,
check the tightness of the fuel filter and of the fuel pump
prefilter.
• After the fuel has run out, bleed the circuit by proceeding
as described above and repeat the operation for at least 2-3
times.
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4.7.8.d DRAINING THE HYDRAULIC OIL TANK

(Only for machines filled with synthetic bi-
odegradable oil type HEES)
WARNING
• Lower the loader arm completely, rest the bucket on to the
ground and, after stopping the engine, eliminate the residu-
al pressures that may be present in the equipment (by op-
erating the controls more than once) and lock the safety
bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”).
RWA31780
• Let the oil cool down until it reaches 40-45ºC (104-113°F)

before performing any maintenance operation.
• Immediately clean any area dirty with oil.
Stop the machine on a firm and level surface, lower the equip-
ment to the ground, stop the engine and release the residual
pressures that may be present in the equipment by operating the
controls more than once.
Raise the engine hood (see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”) and open
the rear panel (see “3.5.2 REAR PANEL”).
1 - Slowly loosen the filling cap (1) to release the residual pres-
sure from the tank and remove it.
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2 - Loosen the lower plug (2) until the condensate has flown out
of the tank completely.
3 - Put back the lower plug (2), the filling cap (1) and close the
rear panel and the engine hood.
☞ IMPORTANT
• The draining of the tank must be carried out at tempera-
tures exceeding 0ºC (32°F), before starting the engine;
when the temperature is below 0ºC (32°F), the hydraulic oil
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tank must be drained at the end of work, or in any case
when the temperature of the machine is sufficiently high to
prevent the condensate from freezing and to allow it to flow
out of the tank without problems.
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These operations must be carried out together with those to be carried out EVERY 50, 250, 500 HOURS.
4.7.9.a CHANGING THE OIL IN THE FINAL

TRANSMISSION
WARNING
1
This operation must be carried out on each transmission with the
machine parked on level ground and at operating temperature, so RWAA10340
that the oil becomes fluid and can be drained easily together with
the solid particles suspended in it.
1 - Remove the drain plug (1) and let the used oil flow out com-
pletely. Use a 19 mm hexagon spanner.
While the oil flows out, remove the plug (2). Use a 19 mm hex-
agon spanner.
2 - After draining the used oil, put back the plug (1) and fill with
the recommended oil through the hole (2) until the oil reaches
the lower edge of the hole.
3 - Put back the plug (2).
Carry out some movements and check the level again with the
machine at rest. Use only the recommended type of oil (see “4.3
FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS”). RWAA10260
2
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4.7.9.b CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL

AND CLEANING THE SUCTION FILTER
CAUTION
• On machines filled with synthetic biodegradable hydraulic
oil type HEES the oil must be changed after the first 500
hours of operation and successively every 1000 hours, and
in any case at least once a year.
RWA31780
WARNING
• Lower the loader arm completely, lower the bucket to the
ground, stop the engine, release the residual pressures
from the work equipment circuits (by operating the con-
trols more than once) and lock the safety bars (see “3.3.5
pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”).
• Let the oil cool down until it reaches 40-45ºC (104-113°F)
before carrying out any maintenance operation.
RWAA10140
pressures from the work equipment circuits by operating the con-
trols more than once.
1
1 - Slowly loosen the filling cap (1) to release the residual pres-
sure from the tank and then remove it.
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2 - Remove the lower plug (2) and let the used oil flow out com-
pletely, gathering it in a container with suitable capacity.
3 - Once the oil has been drained, disconnect the suction pipe
(3) and remove the flange (4) after removing the screws (5).
4 - Clean the filtering element (6).
5 - Put back the flange (4), the filter (6), the gasket (7) and the
lower plug (2).
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3 4 6 7
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6 - Fill the tank with the prescribed oil until reaching the level (8).
Use only the prescribed type of oil (see “4.3 FUEL, COOL-
ANT AND LUBRICANTS”).
7 - Raise the cab (see “3.5.3.1 RAISING THE CAB”) and make
sure that the oil in the hydraulic pump reaches the maximum
level. To do this, remove the upper plug (9) and make sure
that the hole is completely filled with oil. Use a 1/2” square
section spanner.
8 - If the oil does not reach the maximum level, top up with the
prescribed oil (see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRI-
CANTS”).
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9 - After the check, lower the cab, screw the filling cap (1), close
the rear panel and the engine hood and deaerate the sys-
tem.
10 - Make sure that all the control levers are in neutral position
and let the engine idle for 2-3 minutes before operating the
work equipment.
Move each piston more than once to deaerate the system;
check again and top up if necessary.
8
CAUTION
• Never start the engine with empty tank, since this would
certainly damage the pump.
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RWAA13000
4.7.9.c CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE

Since the check and adjustment of the engine valve clearance require the use of special tools, have these opera-
tions carried out by your Komatsu Distributor.
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Carry out these operations together with those to be performed EVERY 50, 250, 500 and 1000 HOURS.
4.7.10.a CHANGING THE COOLANT
WARNING
• Soon after the machine has been stopped the coolant is 1
very hot and under pressure and it may cause serious
burns; let the engine cool down until it reaches approxi-
mately 40-45ºC (104-113°F) before changing the coolant.
• Slowly loosen the radiator cap, in order to release the re-
sidual pressure.
• Oils, filters, coolants and batteries are considered special RWAA12900

☞ IMPORTANT
• The change of the permanent coolant does not require the
descaling of the circuit. 2
1 - Raise the engine hood (see “3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD”) and open
2 - Loosen and remove the upper cap (1) of the radiator.
RWAA10070
3 - Open the drain cock (2) of the radiator, remove the drain plug
(3) positioned on the engine block and let the fluid flow out.
While the fluid flows out, drain the coolant tank (4).
4 - Close the drain cock (2), the plug (3) on the engine block and
fill the radiator with new fluid (see “4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS”).
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5 - Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes; check the lev-
el again and if necessary top up before putting back the upper
cap (1). MAX
6 - Fill the tank (4) until reaching the maximum level.

4 MIN
7 - Close the rear panel and the engine hood.
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4.7.10.b CHANGING THE SUCTION FILTER
DANGER
• Lower the loader arm completely, rest the bucket on to the
ground, stop the engine, eliminate the residual pressures
that may be present in the equipment (by operating the
controls more than once) and lock the safety bars (see
“3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”).
• Before carrying out any maintenance operation, let the oil
cool down until it reaches 40-45º C (104-113°F). RWA31780

pressures from the equipment by operating the controls more
than once.
The suction filter must be changed every two hydraulic oil chang-
es. RWAA10140
1 - Slowly loosen the filling cap (1) in order to release the residu-
al pressure from the tank and then remove it.
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2 - Drain the hydraulic oil (see “4.7.9.b CHANGING THE HY-

DRAULIC SYSTEM OIL AND CLEANING THE SUCTION
FILTER”).
3 - Once the oil has been drained, disconnect the suction pipe
(3) and remove the flange (4) after removing the screws (5).
4 - Change the filtering element (6).
5 - Put back the flange (4), the filter (6), the gasket (7) and the 2
lower plug (2).
6 - Complete the tank filling operations by proceeding as de-
scribed in paragraph “4.7.9.b CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC RWA34230
SYSTEM OIL AND CLEANING THE SUCTION FILTER”.
CAUTION
• Never start the engine with empty tank, since this would
certainly damage the pump. 3 4 6 7
5 RWA36400
4.7.10.c CHECKING THE ALTERNATOR AND THE STARTER

For any inspection and/or repair, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
If the engine is started frequently, the alternator and the starter should be inspected every 1000 hours of operation.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL DATA
5.1 TECHNICAL DATA

5.1.1 STANDARD MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS
☞ IMPORTANT
• The weight of the machine increases by 200 kg (441 lb) when it is equipped with solid tires.
• If the bucket is provided with teeth, the machine length increases by 100 mm (3.9 in).
OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH STANDARD BUCKET L 1880 (6’2”) AND TIRES (12-16.5)
2230 (7'3")
2050 (6'7")
237 (9.3 in)
190 (7.4 in)
1504 (4'9") 1358 (4'4") 1162 (3'8") 1027 (3'4")

1880 (6'2") 3547 (11'6")
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH NARROW BUCKET L 1730 (5’8”) AND TIRES (12-16.5)
2230 (7'3")
2050 (6'7")
190 (7.4 in)
237 (9.3 in)

1386 (4'5") 1358 (4'4") 1162 (3'8") 1027 (3'4")
1730 (5'8") 3547 (11'6")
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5.1.2 MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
☞ IMPORTANT
• The weight of the machine increases by 200 kg (441 lb) when it is equipped with solid tires.
MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH EXCAVATOR (E35-2)
2230 (7'3")
2566 (8'4")
2050 (6'7")
180 (7.1 in)
2479 (8'1") 1162 (3'8") 1027 (3'4") 1800 (5'9")

4668 (15'3") 1836 (6')
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TECHNICAL DATA
MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITH ASPHALT CUTTER
2430 (7'9")
2250 (7'4")
1504 (4'9")
137 (5.4 in)
1846 (6') 1162 (3'8") 1027 (3'4") 1600 (5'2")

4035 (13'2") 1836 (6')
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5.1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TOTAL MASS
Standard machine max. total mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 3350 (7385 lb)
Max. total mass with bucket L 1730. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 3330 (7341 lb)
Max. total mass with bucket L 1880. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 3350 (7385 lb)
Max. total mass with excavator E35-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 4200 (9259 lb)
Max. total mass with asphalt cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 4250 (9370 lb)
BUCKET CAPACITY
Standard bucket L 1880 capacity (SAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cu.m. 0.415 (0.54 cu.yd.)
Narrow bucket L 1730 capacity (SAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cu.m. 0.38 (0.49 cu.yd.)
ENGINE
Komatsu diesel engine model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D98E-2NFE
Rated power (2500 rpm EEC 80/1269) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kW 51.1 (66.5 HP)
Maximum torque (1600 rpm EEC 80/1269) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nm 235 (173 lb.ft)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V
Electrical output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 A
Earthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . negative
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Ah-12 V
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kW 3.0 (4.02HP)
SPEED
FORWARD REVERSE
GEARS 1 2 1 2
km/h 10 15.5 10 15.5
MPH 6.2 9.6 6.2 9.6
TIRES
SIZE MAKE INFLATION PRESSURE
12x16.5 PR10 OMEGA bar 4
12x16.5 PR10 HAULER bar 4
12x16.5 PR10 GOOD-YEAR bar 4
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TECHNICAL DATA
SOLID TIRES
SIZE MAKE
12x16.5 AIR BOSS
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AUTHORISED
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
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6.1 AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
• Komatsu machines can be supplied with optional equipment in addition to the standard equipment; if
optional equipment is installed and used, carefully read the relevant operation manual and keep to the
instructions given therein.
• Use exclusively optional or special equipment recommended and approved by Komatsu and complying
with the requisites indicated in the table (see “6.1.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIP-
MENT”).
• Komatsu cannot be held liable for any damage, accident, reduction of the machine efficiency due to the
application and use of unauthorized equipment.
6.1.1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY

The installation of optional accessories or equipment other than those authorized by Komatsu shortens the life of
the machine and may also cause problems concerning safety.
It is advisable to contact a Komatsu Distributor before installing any accessory not indicated in this operation and
maintenance manual.
In case of failure to comply with this recommendation, Komatsu declines any responsibility for accidents or dama-
ge.
WARNING
• When removing or installing any equipment, take the following precautions and be careful to the safety
conditions.
• Carry out installation and removal on a firm and flat surface.
• When the operations are carried out by two or more operators, decide the communication signals in
advance and respect them during the operations.
• Use a crane to handle objects weighing more than 25 kg (55 lb).
• Always support any heavy part before removing it. When heavy parts are lifted, be always careful to the
position of the center of gravity of the object being handled.
• It is very dangerous to carry out any operation with a suspended load; therefore, always position the
load on a support and make sure that it is in a safe position.
• When installing or removing any equipment, make sure that it is stable and cannot fall down.
• Never stand under loads being lifted by a crane.
Take care to choose a safe position, where you do not run any risk in case the load should fall down.
☞ IMPORTANT
• Cranes must be operated by specialized personnel. Do not allow non-specialized personnel to use cra-
nes.
For further details regarding installation and removal operations, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
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6.1.2 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
WARNING
• The use of lengthened work equipment reduces the stability of the machine.
If it is necessary to go up or down a slope, be particularly careful, since the machine may lose its bal-
ance and overturn.
• When installing work equipment with dimensions exceeding those of the standard equipment, be careful
to the space necessary for the movements of the equipment and of the machine.
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6.1.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STANDARD MACHINE OPTIONAL EQUI-

PMENT
(Specific weight of the handled material = 1.8 t/cu m)
MAX. MAX. DIMENSIONS MAX.

MAX. SAE MAX.
WEIGHT CAPACITY OPERATING
Width Height FLOW RATE
EQUIPMENT PRESSURE
kg cu.m l/min.
mm mm bar
(lb) (cu.yd) (gpm)
(inch) (inch) (psi)
Front bucket 197 1880 520 0.415 — —

(434) (74.0) (20.5)
Multi-purpose front bucket — 1880 550 — 206 80

(74.0) (21.6) (2988) (21.1)
Excavator 1100 ● ▲3200 Excavator 206 80

(2425) — (126.0) — (2988) (21.1)
Excavator bucket 73 800 — — — —

(161) (31.5)
Hydraulic hammer 150 — — — 206 80

(331) (2988) (21.1)
Drill 190 ❋ 600 — — 206 80

(419) (23.6) (2988) (21.1)
Pallet fork 160 1500 710 ◆ 1000 206 —

(353) (59.0) (27.9) (39.3 inch) (2988)
Manure fork 120 1800 — — 206 —

(365) (70.8) (2988)
Grapple fork 190 1800 — — 206 80

(419) (70.8) (2988) (21.1)
● Max. outreach
▲ Max. digging depth
❋ The value is referred to the drill diameter
◆ Max. tooth length
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6.1.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OF THE MACHI-

NE VERSION WITH HIGH FLOW AND SUPER-FLOW HYDRAULIC SY-
STEM
(Specific weight of the handled material = 1.8 t/cu m)
MAX. MAX. DIMENSIONS MAX. SAE MAX. OPERATING MAX.

WEIGHT CAPACITY PRESSURE FLOW
EQUIPMENT Width Height
kg cu.m bar RATE l/min.
mm mm
(lb) (cu.yd) (psi) (gpm)
(inch) (inch)
Front bucket 197 1880 520 0.415 — —

(434) (74.0) (20.5) (0.54)
Multi-purpose front bucket — 1880 550 — 206 80

(74.0) (21.6) (2988) (21.1)
Asphalt cutter 900 1000 ❑ — 206 130

(1984) (39.3) (2988) (34.3)
Excavator 1100 ● ▲3200 Excavator 206 80

(2425) — (126.0) — (2988) (21.1)
Excavator bucket 73 800 — — — —

(161) (31.5)
Hydraulic hammer 150 — — — 206 80

(331) (2988) (21.1)
Drill 190 ❋ 600 — — 206 80

(419) (23.6) (2988) (21.1)
Pallet fork 160 1500 710 ◆ 1000 206 —

(353) (59.0) (27.9) (39.3 inch) (2988)
Manure fork 120 1800 — — 206 —

(365) (70.8) (2988)
Grapple fork 190 1800 — — 206 80

(419) (70.8) (2988) (21.1)
● Max. outreach
▲ Max. digging depth
❋ The value is referred to the drill diameter
◆ Max. tooth length
❑ Cutting depth
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CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT
6.2 CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT
WARNING
• Stop the machine on a firm and level surface and lower the equipment to the ground.
• Before getting off the machine, stop the engine, release the residual pressures by moving the equipment
control lever more than once in all directions and lock the safety bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”).
• Before starting work, make sure that the PAN-TACH coupling pins are completely engaged in the seats
provided on the equipment and that the control lever is completely turned rightwards.
• Do not use your fingers to center the holes, since they may be injured or even cut due to sudden or un-
controlled movements.
The machine is provided with a special tool-holder, called «PAN-TACH», which is used for the installation of buc-
kets or optional equipment.
Change the optional equipment adopting the same procedure adopted to change the bucket.
See “3.13.6 CHANGING THE BUCKET”.
Besides the assembly on the tool-holder, the hydraulic excavator requires also the fastening to the machine by me-
ans of two connection tie-rods and the hydraulic connection for the independent control of the equipment.
When changing equipment with independent hydraulic circuit, interrupt the oil flow to the equipment with the auxi-
liary kit pedal and disconnect the union pipes before releasing the equipment from the tool-holder.
See “6.2.2 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT”.
6.2.1 CONNECTING THE EXCAVATOR

Couple the excavator to the PAN-TACH with the same procedure
adopted for the standard equipment and apply the connection tie-
rods. 1 3
1 - Apply the tie-rods (1) to the excavator and secure them with
the safety pins (2).
2 - Engage the tie-rods with the couplings (3) and connect the
hydraulic circuit.
See “6.2.2 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT”
To disconnect the excavator from the PAN-TACH device, proceed RWAA12590
as follows:
1 - Release the tie rods (1) from the plates (3) and disconnect the
hydraulic circuit of the excavator.
2 - Raise the tie rods (1) and fix them with the safety locks (4).
4
RWAA12600
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6.2.2 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
WARNING
• Before performing any operation on the hydraulic circuit, stop the engine and eliminate the residual
pressures from the equipment circuits by operating the controls more than once, then lock the safety
bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY BARS”).
After the mechanical connection of equipment with independent

hydraulic circuit, make sure that the auxiliary kit control pedal is in A
position A - flow interrupted - and introduce the flexible pipes of
the equipment connection in the unions (1) and (2).
The rapid coupling must be in compliance with the ISO 8434-3
standard.
☞ IMPORTANT
• In case of doubts regarding the connection of the hydraulic
circuit to the equipment, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
RWAA12680
2 1
RWAA11790
1" UNS 1
1" UNS 2 RWA36090
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2 1
RWAA11830
1"3/16 UN 1
1"3/16 UN 2 RWA36110
2 1
RWAA11840
1" UNS 1
1" UNS 2 RWA36090
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6.2.3 CONNECTING THE RETURN CIRCUIT

WITH DIRECT DRAINAGE INTO THE
TANK
WARNING
• Before performing any operation on the hydraulic circuit,
stop the engine and eliminate the residual pressures from
the equipment circuits by operating the controls more than
once, then lock the safety bars (see “3.3.5 pos. 1 SAFETY
RWAA11800
BARS”.
The machine may be fitted for the application of equipment with

separate return circuit directed into the tank.
The return system is positioned on the left side of the loader arm
and the equipment drain pipe must be connected to the union (1).
☞ IMPORTANT
• In case of doubts regarding the connection of the hydraulic
circuit to the equipment, contact your Komatsu Distributor.
1
RWAA11810
1" UNS 1
RWA36100
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6.2.4 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR THE

USE OF THE EXCAVATOR B
After the installation of the excavator, make sure that the mecha-
nical and hydraulic connections have been carried out correctly
and proceed as follows.
1 - Press the auxiliary kit control pedal with your toe until enga-
ging it in position (B); this position ensures the flow of oil to
the equipment.
2 - Lower the excavator stabilizers and raise the front wheels.
For the use of the excavator, see the specific instruction ma- RWAA12690
nual.
3 - If the machine is equipped with rear stabilizers, lower them
until the rear wheels are partially raised; this maneuver stabili-
zes the machine and avoids any tire overload (see “3.3.5
pos. 13 and 14 RIGHT AND LEFT STABILIZER CONTROL”).
6.2.5 USING THE MACHINE WITH THE EXCAVATOR
WARNING
• Before using the excavator, read the relevant operation and maintenance manual carefully and keep to
the instructions contained therein.
• If the machine is equipped with rear stabilizers, always lower them before using the excavator.
• After the digging operation and before moving the machine, bring the stabilizers back to their original
position.
• If it is necessary to travel on roads, engage all the safety locks provided. See “3.1 SAFETY LOCKS”
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PALLET FORKS
6.3 PALLET FORKS
CAUTION
• Before using the forks for any operation, the operator must get acquainted with the increased dimen-
sions of the machine and must also practise the use of the swinging movements.
• After grasping the material with the forks and before lifting the load, swing the equipment in such a way
as to lift the points and prevent the load from slipping.
• Use the lifting, swing and travel controls slowly and smoothly, in order to avoid jerks that may cause the
load to move.
• Use the maximum fork width possible.
• The forks must always be resting on the plate and be secured in their position by means of the safety
pins.
The pallet forks make it possible to use the machine like a normal lift truck and the controls for lifting and swinging
the loads are the same used to control the standard bucket.
See “3.3.5 MACHINE CONTROLS”.
The pallet forks may have different width (distance from each other) according to the load to be handled: it is suffi-
cient to make them slide on the upper coupling bar; once the desired position has been found, carry out slight mo-
vements to make sure that the upper lock pin is engaged in its seat.
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WEAM004801

Operation & Maintenance

January 2003 Copyright 2003 Komatsu Utility Corporation

1.2 INFORMATION ON SAFETY

1.3.2 IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED USES

1.3.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

1.4.1 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

1.4.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

MANUFACTURED BY KOMATSU UTILITY EUROPE S.p.A.

1.4.3 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND

1.4.4 TRAVEL REDUCTION GEAR SERIAL

1.4.5 CAB SERIAL NUMBER

1.4.6 EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION PLATE

1.4.7 SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR’S ADDRESS

Travel reduction gear N°

Excavator (if installed) N°

SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

2.1 SAFETY, NOISE AND VIBRATION PLATES

Improper operation and main-

Read manual and labels be-

Keep manual in machine cab

Hazardous voltage hazard.

Before moving machine or its at-

CRUSH HAZARD; KEEP CLEAR.

Do not risk serious injury or

Block wheels to prevent ma-

Do not risk serious injury or

Hot Oil Hazard.

To prevent the sudden re-

Do not risk serious injury.

Do not risk serious injury or

(1) Type of gas - Nitrogen

Do not risk serious injury or death.

1. Do not open cover.

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

Refer to your Operation and

Avoid being crushed - DO

Do not risk serious injury or

To remove arm safety bar

2.1.2 POSITION OF THE PICTOGRAMS

2.1.3 PICTOGRAMS AND RELEVANT MEANINGS

DANGER IN THE WORK AREA

MOVING PARTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

CONSULT THE MANUAL

HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING OFF

BIOLOGICAL HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING

ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL FILTER

ENGINE AIR SUCTION FILTER

ENGINE COOLANT PRESSURE

HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER

2.1.4 VIBRATIONS TO WHICH THE OPERATOR IS SUBJECTED

2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

2.2.2 SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS