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WA500H20051 and up This shop manual may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area. Please consult your local KOMATSU distributor for those items you may require. Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
In addition, be sure to lock all the control levers and hang warning signs on them. When disassembling or assembling, support the machine with blocks, jacks or stands before starting work. 00-4 WA500-3H...
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The water and oil in the circuits are hot when the engine is stopped, so be careful not to get burned. Wait for the oil and water to cool before carrying out any work on the oil or water circuits. Before starting work, remove the leads from the battery. ALWAYS remove the lead from the negative (-) terminal first. WA500-3H 00-5...
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14. Take care when removing or installing the tracks of track-type machines. When removing the track, the track separates suddenly, so never let anyone stand at either end of the track. 00-6 WA500-3H...
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Troubleshooting NOTICE The specifications contained in this shop manual are subject to change at any time and without any advance notice. Contact your distributor for the latest information. WA500-3H 00-7...
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When a manual is revised, an edition mark (jkl…) is recorded on the bottom outside corner of the pages. REVISIONS Revised pages are shown at the LIST OF REVISED PAGES between the title page and SAFETY page. SYMBOLS 00-8 WA500-3H...
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Places to be coated with adhe- Coat sives and lubricants etc. Places where oil, water or fuel Oil, water must be added, and the capacity. Places where oil or water must Drain be drained, and quantity to be drained. WA500-3H 00-9...
11.2 13.7 12.5 15.7 21.6 27.5 35.3 43.1 22.4 54.9 98.1 10.0 176.5 18.0 274.6 28.0 392.2 40.0 # The allowable load value is estimated to be 1/6 or 1/7 of the breaking strength of the rope used. 00-10 WA500-3H...
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1000 kg when two ropes make a 120° hanging angle. On the other hand, two ropes are subject to an excessive force as large as 4000 kg if they sling a 2000 kg load at a lifting angle of 150° WA500-3H 00-11...
Used as sealant for flange surfaces and bolts Gasket seal- at high temperature locations; used to pre- LG-3 790-129-9070 1 kg vent seizure. • Used as sealant for heat resistant gasket for at high temperature locations such as engine pre-combustion chamber, exhaust pipe. 00-12 WA500-3H...
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Used for normal temperature, light load SYG2-400CA-A G2-CA Various Various bearing at places in contact with water or SYG2-160CA Grease steam. SYG2- 160CNCA 400 g (10 per SYG2-400M Belows type • Used for places with heavy load. case) WA500-3H 00-13...
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SPECIFICATIONS Machine model WA500-3H Serial number WA500H20051 and up Operating weight 28,810 kg (63,515 lb) Distribution (front) 13,360 kg (29,454 lb) Distribution (rear) 15,450 kg (34,061 lb) Bucket capacity (piled) 5.0 m³ (6.5 yd³) Rated load 7,740 kg (17,064 lb)
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SPECIFICATIONS Machine model WA500-3H Serial number WA500H20051 and up Model Komatsu SA6D140E-3 diesel engine Type 4-cycle, water cooled, direct injection, turbocharged, waterjacket, aftercooled No. of cylinders - bore x stroke 6 - 140 mm (5.5") x 165 mm (6.5") Piston displacement 15 L (930 in³) (15,200 cc)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Machine model WA500-3H Serial number WA500H20051 and up Type Articulated steering Structure Fully hydraulic power steering Hydraulic Work equipment pump 348 L (Gear type: SAR(4) - 160) Pump Delivery Switch pump 135 L (Gear type: SAR(3) - 63)
GENERAL WEIGHT TABLE WEIGHT TABLE Machine model WA500-3H Machine model WA500-3H Serial No. WA500H20051 and up Serial No. WA500H20051 and up Engine 3,549 lb (1,610 kg) Hydraulic tank 507 lb (230 kg) Radiator 732 lb (332 kg) Hydraulic pump 45 lb (20.3 kg)
See "COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 01-12. system 26.2 gal Other equipment will be necessary when operating the machine at temperatures below -20 C (-4 F). Consult your Komatsu distributor for your needs. API: American Petroleum Institute ASTM: American Society of Testing and Material...
Single grade oil may be mixed with multigrade oil (SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40), but make sure the single grade oil matches the temperature range in the table. We recommend genuine Komatsu oil which has been specifically formulated and approved for use in engine and hydraulic work equipment applications.
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Delvac 1300 Mobilube GX Mobilux EP2 Mobil *Delvac super Mobilube HD Mobilgrease 77 10W-30, 15W-40 Mobilgrease special * Supreme duty fleet motor Multipurpose 4092 Multipurpose white grease Multipurpose 4140 Anti-freeze and sum- Pennzoil 707L White bearing mer coolant grease WA500-3H 01-9...
RPM TRACTOR HYDRAULIC FLUID CHEVRON: TRACTOR HYDRAULIC FLUID TEXACO: TDH OIL MOBIL: MOBILAND SUPER UNIVERSAL It is possible to substitute engine oil SAE 30W API classification CD for axle oil. Although increased brake noise may result, durability should not be affected. 01-10 WA500-3H...
Use a low sulfur content fuel having a cloud point that is at least 10 degrees below the lowest expected fuel temperature. Cloud point is the temperature at which crystals begin to form in the fuel. The viscosity of the fuel must be kept above 1.3 cSt at 100°C (212°F) to provide adequate fuel system lubrication. WA500-3H 01-11...
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