Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FUNCTIONING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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REMOVING THE MACHINE 3
WARNING
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When removing the machine, use a metal cable suitable for the weight of the machine to be removed.
For more details, see "SAFETY RULES FOR TOWING (2-46)".
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Do not apply sudden loads to the cable.
When the machine is stuck in mud and cannot get out with its
own power, or in case of failure, before removing it pass wire
cables around the central part of the undercarriage, as shown
in the diagram on the right.
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Position wooden blocks between the wire cables and the
machine body, in order to prevent the cables from damaging
the body itself.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING IN PARTICULAR
CONDITIONS
3
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When carrying out digging operations with the machine immersed in water, if the water reaches the work
equipmet coupling pins, lubricate them every time the machine is used.
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When carrying out deep excavations or demanding digging operations, grease the work equipment coupling
pins before every single operation.
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After applying the grease, activate the boom, the arm, the bucket and the blade several times and grease
again.
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