Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 192

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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Also, clean or replace the air cleaner element when the air cleaner clogging caution lamp lights up.
4.
After checking, cleaning, and replacing, push the button of
dust indicator (2).
The yellow piston returns.
METHOD FOR CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
If the brake pedal stroke is not between 60 to 80 mm (below 60 mm or over 80 mm ), the brake and steer-
ing force is too strong or insufficient. If the stroke is 81 mm or longer, adjust it.
1.
Depress the brake pedal fully.
2.
Check that the distance of stroke (A) at the center of the
pedal is 60 to 80 mm .
When it exceeds 81 mm or the brake force is insufficient,
ask your Komatsu distributor for adjustment.
METHOD FOR CHECKING ELECTRIC WIRING
• If fuses are frequently blown or if there are traces of short-circuiting on the electrical wiring,
promptly ask your Komatsu distributor to locate the cause of it and to perform the repair.
• Keep the top surface of the battery clean and check the vent hole in the battery cap. If it is clogged
with dirt or dust, wash the battery cap with water to clear the vent hole.
NOTICE
In particular, inspect the wiring of "battery", "starting motor", and "alternator" with care.
Perform the following inspection.
• Perform inspection to confirm that the fuses have no defect and their capacity is proper.
• Perform inspection to confirm that there is no disconnection or trace of short-circuiting in the electric wiring
and no damage to the coating.
• Perform inspection to confirm that there is no loose terminals, and tighten any loose parts if found.
• Always check if there is any accumulation of combustible material around the battery, and remove such
combustible material.
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