Method For Checking Oil Level In Hydraulic Tank, Adding Oil - Komatsu WA600-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE
2.
By using a grease pump, pump in grease through the
grease fitting shown by arrow.
3.
After greasing, wipe off any old grease that is pushed out.

METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC TANK, ADDING OIL

• Immediately after the engine is stopped, its parts and oil are still very hot and may cause burn in-
jury. Wait for the temperature to go down, and then start the work.
• When removing the oil filler cap, the oil may spout out. Turn it slowly to release the internal pres-
sure, then remove it carefully.
NOTICE
If the oil is added to above the upper end of sight gauge (G), stop the engine and wait for the hydraulic
oil to cool down. Then drain excessive oil through the drain plug. It may damage the oil circuit and
cause the oil to spurt out.
1.
Lower the bucket to the ground.
2.
Stop the engine.
After the engine is stopped, wait for approximately 5 minutes.
3.
Check the oil level with sight gauge (G) of the hydraulic
tank.
The oil level is correct when it is close to the upper end of
sight gauge (G).
4.
If it is not close to the upper end of sight gauge (G), open
cover (1) at the right side of cab, and fix it with the bar.
5.
Add the oil through oil filler port (F) on the top of hydraulic
tank.
6.
After adding the oil, release the lock of cover (1), then
close the cover.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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