Komatsu PW160-7K Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROCEDURE
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DRAIN ENGINE BREATHER OIL CATCHER
Periodically drain oil from the engine breather catcher and when-
ever it is necessary to remove the engine undercover.
1. Remove undercover (1) and allow oil to drain out.
2. Remove plug (2).
Replace undercover (1).
REMARK
Drain oil at every 500 hour service.
CHECK BEFORE STARTING
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD WATER
WARNING
Do not open the radiator cap unless necessary. When check-
ing the coolant, always check the radiator reserve tank when
the engine is cold.
1. Open the rear door on the left side of the machine and check
that the cooling water level is between the FULL and LOW
marks on radiator reserve tank (1) (shown in the diagram on
the right).
If the water level is low, add water through the water filler of
reserve tank (1) to the FULL level.
2. After adding water, tighten the cap securely.
3. If the reserve becomes empty, first inspect for water leaks
and then fill the radiator and the reserve tank with water.
1
2
FULL
LOW