Komatsu HM400-1, Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
REMARK
When checking the oil level after the engine has been operated, wait for at least 15 minutes after stopping the
engine.
The dipstick has the oil level marked on both sides: ENGINE STOPPED for measuring when the engine is
stopped, and ENGINE IDLING for measuring when the engine is idling.
When checking the oil level, stop the engine and check with the ENGINE STOPPED side of the dipstick.
It is also possible to check when the engine is idling, but the following procedure must be used.
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Check that the engine water temperature is in the white range.
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Use the ENGINE IDLING side of the dipstick.
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Remove the oil filler cap.
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION CASE, ADD OIL
1. After starting the engine, run the engine at low idling and check
the oil level with dipstick (G1) or the LOW TEMP scale on sight
gauge (G2).
2. If the oil level is low, add engine oil through oil filler (F).
NOTICE
The oil level changes according to the oil temperature, so check the oil
level after completing the warming-up operation.
When idling during operations or after operations, use the HI TEMP
scale.
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC TANK, ADD OIL
WARNING
When removing the oil filler cap, oil may spurt out, so turn the cap slowly to release the internal pressure before removing the cap.
1. Check with sight gauge (G1).
2. If the oil level does not reach the window of gauge (G1), add
engine oil through oil filler (F).
3. When checking the oil level after adding oil, check with dipstick
(G2).
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