Lubricants, Coolant And Filters; Handling Oil, Fuel, Coolant, And Performing Oil Clinic; Oil; Fuel - Komatsu PC130-7 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICANTS, COOLANT AND FILTERS

HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC

Oil

q The engine and hydraulic equipment are used under extremely severe conditions (high temperature, high-
pressure), so the oil deteriorates as time passes.
Always use the recommended oil in the list given in the Operation and Maintenance Manual that matches the
grade, maximum temperature, and minimum temperature.
Even if the oil is not dirty, always change the oil at the specified interval.
q Oil corresponds to blood in the human body, so always be careful when handling it to prevent any impurities
(water, metal particles, dirt, etc.) from getting in.
The majority of problems with machines are caused by the entry of such impurities.
Take particular care not to let any impurities get in when storing or adding oil.
q Never mix oils of different grades or brands.
q Always add the specified amount of oil.
Having too much oil or too little oil are both causes of problems.
q If the oil in the work equipment is not clear, there is probably water or air getting into the circuit. In such cases,
please contact your Komatsu distributor.
q When changing the oil, always replace the related filters at the same time.
q We recommend periodic performance of the oil clinic to ensure that you always know the condition of the
machine. Please contact your Komatsu distributor for details of the oil clinic.
q When using commercially available oil, it may be necessary to reduce the oil change interval. For this reason,
we recommend use of the Komatsu oil clinic.

Fuel

q The fuel pump is a precision instrument, and if fuel containing water or dirt is used, it cannot work properly.
q Be extremely careful not to let impurities get in when storing or adding fuel.
q Always use the fuel specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Fuel may congeal depending on the temperature when it is used (particularly in low temperature below -15°C).
It is necessary to use the fuel that is suitable for the temperature.
q To prevent the moisture in the air from condensing and forming water inside the fuel tank, always fill the fuel
tank after completing the day's work.
q Before starting the engine, or when 10 minutes have passed after adding fuel, drain the sediment and water
from the fuel tank.
q If the engine runs out of fuel, or if the filters have been replaced, it is necessary to bleed the air from the circuit.
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