Komatsu D375A-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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2.
Remove the breather (3) on the upper part of the steering
case.
Remove all dirt from the breather, then wash it in clean
diesel fuel or flushing oil.
METHOD FOR CHEKING OIL LEVEL IN RECOIL SPRING AND ASSIST CYLIN-
DER CASE, ADDING OIL
1.
Remove bolts (1), then remove cover (2).
When removing the cover, be careful not to let dirt or sand
get in.
2.
Insert a scale and check that the oil level is 96 to 116 mm
from the bottom edge of the inspection port.
If the oil level is low, add oil.
METHOD FOR CHECKING ALL TIGHTENING POINTS OF ENGINE INTAKE PIPE
CLAMPS
Ask your Komatsu distributor for checking the tightening of the clamps between the air cleaner - turbocharger -
aftercooler - engine.
METHOD FOR REPLACING HYDRAULIC TANK BREATHER ELEMENT
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WARNING
• Immediately after the engine is stopped, its parts and oil are still very hot and may cause burn in-
jury. Wait for the temperature to go down, and then start the work.
• When removing the oil filler cap, the oil may spurt out. Turn it slowly to release the internal pres-
sure, then remove it carefully.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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