Komatsu PC138US-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 207

Hydraulic excavator
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OPERATION
Never leave the machine unattended during the refilling and check.
After each overflow or fuel leaks, check the machine to detect that there are no fuel traces next to
the electrical or high temperature components.
Do not dry up the refilling pump. Monitor the fuel level during refilling, in order to avoid pump dry
up.
Check that the filter placed at the end of the pipe is clean.
In case of malfunction of the refilling automatic stop system, consult the Komatsu local Distributor
and do not use the system until the problem is solved.
When the machine is operate on sites without fuel tank and pump, the machine can be refuelled by the refilling
pump with fuel barrels. The refuelling pump is placed inside the right hand door (1).
The refuelling hose (2) is stored under the operator cabin.
1.
Take the hose (2) and connect it to the refuel pump using
the quick release connectors (3).
2.
Ensure that the foot valve is open, and place the free end
of the refuelling hose into the fuel barrel. Remove the cap
from the fuel tank.
3.
Refuel switch bracket (4) is located on the right hand side pump compartment. Switch ON the master
switch of the refuel system (5) on the refuel switch box. To start refuelling press switch (6) once. Refuelling
will continue automatically until the tank has reached capacity (float switch (7) will reach its limit and the
pump will stop). It is important to ensure the machine is parked on level ground and monitor refuelling to
avoid fuel overfill or spillage.
CAUTION
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