Check Oil Level In Swing Machinery Case, Add Oil - Komatsu PC450-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE

CHECK OIL LEVEL IN SWING MACHINERY CASE, ADD OIL

Parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped and may cause serious
burns. Wait for the oil temperature to go down before performing this operation.
1. Remove dipstick (G) and wipe the oil from the dipstick with
a cloth.
2. Fully insert dipstick (G) into the filler pipe.
3. Pull out dipstick (G) and check that the oil level is between
the (H) and (L) marks on the dipstick.
4. If the oil does not reach the L mark on dipstick (G), add
engine oil through dipstick insertion hole.
When refilling, remove bleeding plug (1).
5. If the oil level is above the (H) mark on dipstick (G), loosen
drain valve (P) and drain the excess oil.
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When draining the oil, first pull hose (2) out from
inspection hole (B), then turn the drain valve to the
OPEN position.
6. After checking oil level or adding oil, insert the dipstick into
the hole and install air bleeding plug (1).
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