Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE, 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 in-
jury.
Wait for the temperature to go down, and then start the work.
• If there is remaining pressure inside the case, the oil or plug may jump out.
Loosen the plug slowly to release the pressure.
• Do not stand in front of the plug when you loosen the plug.
Items to be prepared
• Container to catch drained oil
• Hexagonal wrench
1.
Bring plug (P) to the lowest position.
2.
Place a container under plug (G) to catch the drained oil.
3.
Remove plug (G) with the hexagonal wrench.
4.
Check the oil level.
The oil level should be near the lower edge of the hole of
plug (G).
5.
If the oil level is low, remove plug (F) with the hexagonal
wrench and add oil.
Add oil until it overflows from the hole of plug (G).
6.
After checking, tighten plugs (F) and (G).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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