Komatsu Wheel Loader WA50-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Komatsu Wheel Loader WA50-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual
Size : 4.48 MB
Format : PDF
Language : English
Number of Pages: 217 Pages
Brand: Komatsu
Type of machine: Wheel Loader
Type of document: Operation & Maintenance Manual
Model: WA50-6
Serial: 60517 and up
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Komatsu Wheel Loader WA50-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual
BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL:
This manual gives details of the operation and methods of inspection and maintenance for this machine that must be obeyed in order to use the machine safely. Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines. Read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
- Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used. Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions. If you carry out any operation, inspection, or maintenance under conditions that are not described in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety. In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actions described in this manual.
- Improper operation and maintenance of the machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death. If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owner together with the machine. Always keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual in the location shown on the right so that all relevant personnel can read it at any time. Storage location for the Operation and Maintenance Manual: Pocket (1) at rear of operator’s seat If this manual is lost or damaged, contact your distributor immediately to arrange for its replacement.
- For details regarding the machine serial No. you will need to provide your Komatsu distributor, see “TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR (PAGE 1-7)”. This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of measurement. For reference, units that have been used in the past are given in ( ). The explanations, values, and illustrations in this manual have been prepared based on the latest information available as of the date of its publication.
- Continuing improvements in the design of this machine may lead to additional changes that are not reflected in this manual. Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the latest available information concerning your machine or with questions regarding information contained in this manual.
- The numbers in circles in the illustrations correspond to the numbers in ( ) in the text. (For example:1 → (1)) Komatsu delivers machines that comply with all applicable regulations and standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in another country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications that are necessary for use in your country. If there is any question about whether your product complies with the applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor before operating the machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Komatsu Wheel Loader WA50-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual
COVER ......................................................................................... 1 FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2 BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL................................................................. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 5 USE OF MACHINE......................................................................... 5 FRONT/REAR, LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS OF MACHINE........................................... 5 NECESSARY INFORMATION...................................................................... 6 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)/MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE........................... 6 EPA REGULATIONS, ENGINE NUMBER PLATE................................................... 6 POSITION OF SERVICE METER.............................................................. 7 TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR.............................................. 7 CONTENTS................................................................................... 8 SAFETY ........................................................................................ 12 SAFETY..................................................................................... 13 SAFETY LABELS.............................................................................. 16 LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS.............................................................. 17 SAFETY LABELS.......................................................................... 18 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.................................... 22 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION.................................................. 22 PREPARATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION........................................................ 22 FIRE PREVENTION........................................................................ 24 PRECAUTIONS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE............................................. 25 DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN ARTICULATING PORTION.............................................. 28 PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES........................................... 28 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION.............................................................. 28 PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS......................................... 28 PRECAUTIONS WHEN RUNNING ENGINE INSIDE BUILDING........................................ 29 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION.................................................................. 30 PRECAUTIONS FOR JOBSITE................................................................ 30 STARTING ENGINE........................................................................ 32 OPERATION.............................................................................. 34 TRANSPORTATION......................................................................... 41 TOWING................................................................................. 42 PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE................................................................ 43 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 43 PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 48 TIRES.................................................................................. 53 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 56 GENERAL VIEW............................................................................... 57 GENERAL VIEW OF MACHINE................................................................ 57 GENERAL VIEW OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES.................................................... 58 EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS.................................................................. 60 MACHINE MONITOR........................................................................ 60 SWITCHES............................................................................... 69 CONTROL LEVERS, PEDALS................................................................. 72 CAP AND COVER WITH LOCK................................................................ 77 FRAME LOCK BAR......................................................................... 78 ENGINE FOOD............................................................................ 78 TOWING PIN............................................................................. 78 FUSE................................................................................... 80 FUSIBLE LINK........................................................................... 81 MANUAL POCKET.......................................................................... 81 POWER OUTLET........................................................................... 82 HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX................................................ 83 OPERATION.................................................................................. 84 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ADJUST................................................... 84 STARTING ENGINE........................................................................103 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING ENGINE............................................106 STOPPING ENGINE........................................................................108 MOVING THE MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL, SPEED), STOPPING THE MACHINE..........................109 TURNING................................................................................113 OPERATION OF WORK EQUIPMENT............................................................114 HANDLING FRONT ATTACHMENT SERVICE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT....................................116 WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER.......................................................117 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION..............................................................121 ADJUSTING WORK EQUIPMENT POSTURE.......................................................123 PARKING MACHINE........................................................................125 CHECKS AFTER COMPLETION OF OPERATION...................................................127 LOCKING................................................................................127 HANDLING THE TIRES.....................................................................128 TRANSPORTATION.............................................................................131 TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE...............................................................131 LOADING, UNLOADING WORK WITH TRAILERS..................................................131 LIFTING MACHINE........................................................................133 COLD WEATHER OPERATION.....................................................................137 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE........................................................137 PRECAUTIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK...................................................138 AFTER COLD WEATHER.....................................................................138 LONG-TERM STORAGE..........................................................................139 BEFORE STORAGE.........................................................................139 DURING STORAGE.........................................................................139 AFTER STORAGE..........................................................................139 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................140 WHEN MACHINE RUNS OUT OF FUEL..........................................................140 METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE...............................................................140 IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED...............................................................143 OTHER TROUBLE..........................................................................147 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................152 GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE......................................................................153 OUTLINES OF SERVICE........................................................................155 HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC.................................155 OUTLINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM.............................................................159 WEAR PARTS.................................................................................160 WEAR PARTS LIST........................................................................160 RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT...................................................161 USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE...................162 RECOMMENDED BRANDS, RECOMMENDED QUALITY FOR PRODUCTS OTHER THAN KOMATSU GENUINE OIL....163 STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS.............................................164 TORQUE LIST............................................................................164 PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS..............................................165 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART.................................................................166 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART.............................................................166 SERVICE PROCEDURE..........................................................................167 WHEN REQUIRED..........................................................................167 CHECK BEFORE STARTING..................................................................180 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS FOR LUBRICATION STANDARD TABLE..................................180 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE................................................................181 EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE................................................................183 EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................186 EVERY 1500 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................189 EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................190 EVERY 4000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................193 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................194 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................195 ATTACHMENTS, OPTIONS ..........................................................................196 HANDLING CAB...............................................................................197 SWITCHES...............................................................................197 AIR CONDITIONER............................................................................202 CONTROL PANEL AND COMPONENTS...........................................................202 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS...............................................................204 AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE............................................................205 CAR RADIO..................................................................................210 EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS..............................................................210 METHOD OF USE..........................................................................211 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING.................................................................213 INDEX..........................................................................................214
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