Komatsu HB215LC-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN SWING MACHINERY CASE, ADDING
OIL
k k
WARNING
Immediately after the engine is stopped, its parts and oil are still very hot, and may cause burn injury.
Wait for the temperature to go down, and then start the work.
1.
Remove the dipstick (G) and wipe off oil on it with a cloth.
2.
Insert the dipstick (G) fully into guide (F).
3.
Remove the dipstick (G) and check that the oil level is be-
tween the (H) and (L) marks on the dipstick.
4.
If the oil level is below (L) mark on dipstick (G), add oil
through the oil filler port (F).
5.
If the oil level is above the mark (H) on dipstick (G), loosen
the drain valve (P) to drain the excessive oil.
Tightening torque of drain valve (P): 19.6 to 24.5 Nm {2.0
to 2.5 kgm}
Set a container to catch the oil under drain valve (P) be-
fore draining the oil.
6.
After checking the oil level or adding oil, insert the cap of
dipstick (G) into the hole.
METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN ELECTRIC SWING MOTOR CASE, ADD
OIL
k k
WARNING
Immediately after the engine is stopped, its parts and oil are still very hot, and may cause burn injury.
Wait for the temperature to go down, and then start the work.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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