Komatsu Utility 69001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING HAMMER
In the work using a hammer, there is always a risk that a pin or
metal chips are sent flying, causing a serious personal injury. If
a flying metal chip gets in your eye, you may lose your eye-
sight. Adhere to the following instructions in this kind of work.
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Do not allow any person to come close to the worksite.
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Wear protective glasses, gloves and a hard hat.
PREVENTION BURNS FROM HOT WATER
Allow the radiator to cool before checking the level. If the radi-
ator cap is opened immediately after the engine is stopped, hot
water or steam may spurt out and cause burns.
To prevent burns, when inspecting or draining the coolant,
always:
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Check that the temperature has gone down to a point
where the radiator cap can be touched with your bare
hand.
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Loosen the cap slowly to release the pressure inside the
radiator, then take off the cap.
PREVENTION BURNS FROM HOT OIL
Immediately after the engine is stopped, the oil and parts are at
high temperature. If you touch the oil or parts immediately after
the engine is stopped, you will suffer burns.
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Check that the temperature has gone down to a point
where the cap can be touched with your bare hand, then
loosen the cap slowly and remove it.
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When removing the oil drain plug, release the internal pres-
sure, then remove the plug.
COMPRESSED AIR
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When compressed air is used for cleaning, dirt and dust will fly and may cause serious personal injury.
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When using compressed air to clean the element or radiator, wear safety glasses, anti-dust mask, gloves, and
other protective equipment.
HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES, PIPING
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Do not bend hoses or hit them with hard objects.
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Do not use any bent or cracked piping, tubes or hoses as they may burst.
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Always repair loose fuel or oil hoses and consult with your Komatsu distributor if there are any damaged hoses
or piping.