Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE OIL PAN, ADDING OIL
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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.
Pull engine rear cover (1) toward you to open it.
Open engine rear cover (1) fully and it is secured by rod
(2).
2.
Pull out dipstick (G) and wipe the oil off with a cloth.
3.
Fully insert dipstick (G) into the dipstick pipe, then remove
it.
4.
Check if the oil is sticking up to between marks H and L on
dipstick (G).
It is appropriate if the oil level is between marks H and L.
If the oil level is below mark L, add oil through oil filler port
(F).
5.
If the oil level is higher than mark H, decrease it to a prop-
er level according to the following procedure.
1) Drain excess engine oil through drain plug (P).
2) Check the oil level again.
6.
If the oil level is proper, tighten the oil filler cap securely.
7.
Close engine rear cover (1).
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