Komatsu PC5500-6 User Manual

OPERATION 3.20 CENTRAL REFILLING SYSTEM
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3.20.4 REFILLABLE GREASE CONTAINERS OF THE AUTOMATIC
LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
Legend for illustration Z22879
Refill the respective grease container, when the Fault message
”Central lube system grease container on reserve” or
”Swing circle lube system grease container on reserve”
is being displayed on the ECS monitor.
CAUTION
The central lubrication system and the swing circle pinion
lubrication system have to be filled with different types of
grease. Select the correct greases according to the Lubricant
Charts in volume 2 binder.
As soon as a grease container is filled up to the correct level the
corresponding indicator lamp (7 or 8), illust. (Z 22469) lights up
and the signal horn sounds. In order to ensure proper operation of
the lubrication systems carry out the periodic maintenance of the
grease filters (1 and 7), illust. (Z22879). Refer to maintenance
section 4, item no. 4.8. Periodic inspection of the grease pumps
(3 and 9) at least once a year is advisable. After finishing the refill-
ing operation, cover the adapters with the protection caps pro-
vided. Carry out a test-run of the lubrication systems by actuating
the switches on the instrument panel.
(1) Grease filter for swing circle pinion lubrication system. Before filling the grease container
make sure the filter is not obstructed. Service the filter element according to the instructions in
the maintenance section 4, item no. 4.8.
(2) Grease container of the swing circle pinion lubrication system
(3) Hydraulically driven grease pump
(4) Grease pressure gauge
(5) In-line grease filter
(6) Quick disconnect coupling
(7) Grease filter for central lubrication system. Before filling the grease container make sure the
filter is not obstructed. Service the filter element according to the instructions in the mainte-
nance section 4, item no. 4.8.
(8) Grease container of the central lubrication system
(9) Hydraulically driven grease pump
(10) Grease pressure gauge
(11) In-line grease filter
(12) Quick disconnect coupling
(13) Breather filters
(14) Grease level gauge for manual checking of the grease level

Komatsu PC5500-6 Specifications

General

Brand	Komatsu
Model	PC5500-6
Category	Excavators
Language	English