Every 1000 Hours Maintenance; Change Oil In Swing Machinery Case - Komatsu PC600-6 Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

EVERY 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE

Maintenance for every 10, 100, 250 and 500 hours service should be carried out at the same time.

CHANGE OIL IN SWING MACHINERY CASE

Engine parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped, and will cause serious burns. Wait for the
temperature to cool down before starting the operation.
Refill capacity: Each 13 liters (3.4 US gal)
1. Set a container under drain hose under the machine body to
catch the oil.
2. Loosen drain valve (P) under the machine body, drain the oil,
then tighten the drain plug again.
3. Remove dipstick (G) and air bleding plug (1), then add the
specified amount of engine oil through filler port (F) of the
dipstick guide.
4. After adding oil, install air bleed plug (1).
5. Wipe off the oil on the dipstick with a cloth.
6. Completely insert dipstick (G) into the oil filler pipe, then
remove it and check the oil level.
7. The oil level should be between H and L marks on the dipstick
(G). If the oil does not reach the L mark, add engine oil through
oil filler port (F).
8. If the oil is above the H mark, drain the excess engine oil from
drain valve (P), and check the oil level again.
9. Immediately after changing the oil, oil level is variable.
So operate for one hour, then check the oil level again.
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