Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 187

OPERATION
1.
Open cover (1).
2.
Prepare a container to catch the drained fuel.
3.
Turn drain valve (2) at the bottom of the tank to OPEN po-
sition (O).
The sediment and water accumulated in the bottom are
drained together.
Be careful not to get fuel on yourself.
4.
When clean fuel flows out, turn drain valve (2) to CLOSE
position (C).
METHOD FOR CHECKING WATER SEPARATOR, DRAINING WATER AND SEDI-
MENT
The water separator serves to separate water mixed in the fuel.
Prepare a container to catch the water and sediment.
1.
Open the inspection cover at the rear left of the machine.
The water separator is in one piece with fuel filter (1) and
located in the lower part.
2.
Check the water level and amount of sediment through
transparent cup (2).
3.
If water or sediment is accumulated, drain them.
1)
Prepare a container to catch the water and sediment
at the end of drain hose (3).
2)
Loosen plug (4) and drain the water.
3)
When fuel starts draining from drain hose (3), tighten
plug (4) immediately.
Tightening torque: 0.2 to 0.45 Nm {0.02 to 0.046 kgm}
METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC TANK, ADDING OIL
When the oil filler cap is removed, oil may spout out. After stopping the engine, wait for the oil tempera-
ture to go down, turn the cap slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove the cap with care.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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WARNING
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