Every 250 Hours Service - Komatsu D32E-1 Operation & Maintenance Manual

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.6 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE
24.6.1 REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER
The lubricating oil filter is a spin-on type. This filter cannot be cleaned and
should not be disturbed except when it is necessary to replace it.
REMARK
Use only recommended filters available from your Komatsu distributor.
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After reaching operating temperature, stop the engine and drain the
crankcase oil. Refer to 24.6.2 CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL.
Clean the outside of the filter. Remove the spin-on type filter by turning it
counterclockwise. Discard the old filter in a suitable, covered refuse
container.
Fill the new filter element with clean engine oil and apply a little clean engine
oil to the seal.
Thread the filter on by hand (do not spin) by turning it clockwise until the
seal just makes contact the filter header. Give the element an additional '%
to % turn. Change the crankcase oil per step 24.6.2 following.
REMARK
Do not over tighten the filter or use any tools for installation because this
can damage the gasket and filter.
REMARK
Mechanical over tightening may distort the filter header threads or
damage the element seal.
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