Komatsu D32E-1 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 139

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.6.2 CHANGE ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL
I A WARN'NG I
Hot parts - wear gloves. Fire hazard - do not smoke.
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WARNING
Whenever working under the machine, turn off the electrical system
master switch and tag the controls to prevent inadvertent starting.
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After reaching operating temperature, stop the engine. Remove the oil pan
door to gain access to the crankcase oil pan drain plug.
Reach up through the access opening and remove the crankcase oil pan
drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely into a suitable container. Re-
move the spin-on engine oil filter. Refer to 24.6.1 REPLACE THE ENGINE
OIL FILTER.
Reinstall and tighten the crankcase drain plug. Reinstall the oil pan door.
Replace the spin-on oil filter. Refer to 24.6.1 REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL
FILTER.
Remove the engine oil filler cap (2). Fill the crankcase with the quantity and
grade oil specified. Reinstall and secure the filler cap. Operate the engine
at low idle until normal oil pressure registers on gauge.
+ For details of the fluid to use, see 20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
24.6.3 CHECKING FINAL DRIVE OIL LEVEL
Position the machine on level ground. Remove the magnetic filler and level plug,
check the lubricant and, if the lubricant is low, fill to the level of the plug opening.
Also, check the plug for metallic particles that may be present. If this condition
continues after periodic checks, consult your Komatsu distributor. Reinstall the
plug and tighten.
/ a WARN'NG
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When workmg under the machme, turn off the electrical system master
switch and tag the controls to warn against starting the machine.
+ For details of the fluid to use, see 20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
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