Komatsu Galeo PC800LC-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
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MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS 3
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 3
Walk-around Checks 3
Before starting the engine, look around and under the machine to check for loose nuts and bolts, or leakage of oil,
fuel, or coolant, and check condition of the work equipment and hydraulic system. Also check for loose wiring and
play, and accumulation of dust at places with high temperatures.
WARNING
Remove any flammable materials from around the battery, engine, muffler, turbocharger, or other high
temperature engine parts.
Leakage of fuel or oil will cause the machine to catch fire. Check carefully, be sure to repair any problem,
or contact your Komatsu distributor.
Perform the following inspections and cleaning every day before starting engine for the day's work.
1. Check for damage, wear, play in work equipment, cylinders, linkage, hoses
Check for cracks, excessive wear, play in wotk equipment, cylinders, linkage, and hoses. If any problem is
found, repair it.
2. Remove dirt and debris from around the engine, battery, and radiator.
Check for dirt accumulated around the engine and radiator. Also check for flammable material (dry leaves,
twigs, etc.) around the battery, engine muffler, turbocharger, or other high temperature engine parts. If any dirt
or flammable materials are found, remove them.
3. Check for coolant and oil leakage around the engine
Check for oil leakage from the engine and coolant leaks from the cooling system. If any problem is found,
repair it.
4. Check for oil leakage from hydraulic equipment, hydraulic tank, hoses, and joints
Check for oil leakage. If any problem is found, repair the area where oil is leaking.
5. Check the undercarriage (track, sprocket, idler, guard) for damage, wear, loose bolts, or leakage of oil from
rollers.
If any problem is found, repair it.
6. Check for problems in handrails, steps, loose bolts.
If any problem is found, repair it. Tighten any loose bolts.