Komatsu WA480-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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1.
Open the engine side cover on the left side of the ma-
chine.
2.
Loosen nut (2) at the top of fuel breather (1) which is loca-
ted left upper of fan guard and remove it.
3.
Turn cover (3) counterclockwise and remove it.
4.
Remove element (4) upwards.
5.
Blow the dry compressed air from the inside of the ele-
ment.
6.
After cleaning, install the element to the breather body.
At that time, install the element in correct direction.
Direct the surface marked (5) towards up and install.
7.
Install cover (3).
8.
Tighten nut (2).
Tightening torque: 10 to 14 Nm {1.0 to 1.4 kgm}
9.
Close the engine side cover.
NOTICE
If the element is dirty or damaged, replace with new
one.
METHOD FOR LUBRICATING REAR FULL-LENGTH FENDER HINGE
If rear full-length fender is hardly opened or closed, lubricate the hinge portion.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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