Change Oil In Final Drive Case; Clean Breather - Komatsu D65EX-12 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CHANGE OIL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE

The oil is at high temperature immediately after the machine has been operated. Wait for the oil to
cool down before starting the operation.
If there is still pressure remaining inside the case, the oil or plug may fly out.
Loosen the plug slowly to release the pressure.
Refill capacity:
D65EX: (each) 24 liters (6.34US gal)
D65PX: (each) 27 liters (7.13US gal)
1. Stop the machine so that drain plug (3) is directly at the
bottom.
2. Remove oil level plug (2) and oil filler plug (1), then
remove drain plugs (3) and (4), and drain the oil.
3. After draining the oil, tighten plugs (3) and (4).
4. Add engine oil to the specified level through the hole in oil
filler plug (1).
5. After adding oil, check that the oil is at the specified level,
refering to "CHECK OIL LEVEL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE,
ADD OIL (PAGE 4-45)".

CLEAN BREATHER

1. Remove mounting bolts (2) at the top of filter cover (1),
then open cover to outside using the hinge at the bottom
as the fulcrum.
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