Every 10 Hours Service - Komatsu D32E-1 Operation & Maintenance Manual

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.3 EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE (CHECK BEFORE STARTING)
24.3.1
CHECK RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL
REMARK
Check the coolant level before starting the engine.
1. Check the coolant level in radiator sight glass to make sure coolant is
present.
A
WARNING
Hot, scalding coolant can spray out if the radiator cap is removed
suddenly. Relieve system pressure by slowly turning the cap to the
first notch or lifting the safety lever (if equipped). Remove the cap
only after the pressure is relieved.
Use extreme caution when adding coolant to a hot radiator to avoid
being burned. Wear gloves and goggles and keep face away from the
filler neck.
2.
3.
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If coolant must be added, remove radiator cap by turning it to the left or
counterclockwise up to the safety stop until all pressure is released. Press
down on the cap and continue to turn until the cap is free to be removed.
Add fluid until visible in sight glass.
For details of the fluid to use, see 20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
24.3.2
CHECK
ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
A
WARNING
Park the machine on level ground, stop the engine, lower all mounted
equipment to the ground, move the safety lever into the vertical (down)
position, apply the brake pedal lock, turn off the electrical system
master switch.
Stop the engine and check level. For an accurate reading wait for the oil to
drain into the crankcase pan. Open hood access door. Remove the oil level
gauge (1) and wipe it clean. Reinsert the gauge completely. Remove the
gauge and check the oil level. If the level is at or below the ADD mark, add oil
through the filler opening (2) to bring the level up to the FULL mark on the
P
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gauge.
REMARK
Never run the engine if the level of the oil is at or below the ADD mark on
the oil level gauge.
+ For details of the fluid to use, see 20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
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