Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 190

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
5.
Check if the oil is sticking up to between marks H and L on
dipstick (G).
• When the oil level is between marks H and L
The oil level is proper.
• When the oil level is below mark L
The oil is insufficient. Add oil through oil filler port (F).
• When the oil level is above mark H
The oil level is too high. Adjust the oil to a proper level
according to the following procedure.
1)
Remove cover (1) on the underside of the machine.
2)
Remove drain plug (2) from the taking-off opening.
3)
Loosen drain valve (3) and drain excessive oil.
When draining the engine oil, put a container to catch
the oil under the drain plug.
4)
Check the oil level again.
6.
After the oil is adjusted to a proper level, insert dipstick (G)
fully into the dipstick pipe again.
7.
Tighten the cap of oil filler port (F) securely.
8.
Close the engine side cover.
METHOD FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN POWER TRAIN CASE AND ADDING OIL
Immediately after the engine is stopped, its parts and oil are still very hot and may cause burn injury.
Accordingly, wait until they have cooled down before starting the work.
Check the oil level either before engine start or at least 15 minutes after the engine stops.
If the machine is inclining, make it level before checking.
Prepare a container to catch drained oil.
1.
Open the small cover at the top of the right side of the ma-
chine.
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