Komatsu D51EX-24, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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RADIATOR GRILLE
Open and close the radiator grille as needed in check and maintenance.
METHOD FOR OPENING AND CLOSING RADIATOR GRILLE
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WARNING
• Before opening and closing the radiator grille, stop the engine and check that the fan is stopped.
If you touch the rotating fan, it will cause serious personal injury or death.
• Be careful not to get your finger caught in the gap between the radiator grille and tank while open-
ing and closing the radiator grille.
• When opening the radiator grille, check that it is locked securely. Check the lock and link part as
well for abnormality.
• Be careful not to hit your head, etc. against radiator grille when opening it.
• Check the hose and piping which moves with radiator grille for crack and other damage.
METHOD FOR OPENING RADIATOR GRILLE
1.
Remove bolts (1) (2 pieces) under the radiator grille.
2.
Pull the radiator grille backward and push it upward.
3.
Open the radiator grille to the maximum opening position,
check that it is locked, and then release it.
METHOD FOR CLOSING RADIATOR GRILLE
NOTICE
Radiator grille cannot be closed unless it is unlocked. If you try to close the radiator grille without un-
locking, it may break.
1.
Lift up the radiator grille, and push the lock releasing bar
(2) to the direction of arrow.
The lock is released.
OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
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