MAINTENANCE BASICS
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AXLES
RELEASED AXLE OIL BRANDS
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• When changing the oil brand, a flushing of the concerned
axle has to be done, to avoid a mixture of different oil
brands.
REPLACING SAFETY-RELATED PARTS
• Worn safety-related parts may cause accidents!
Have parts which are important for machine safety and
fire protection replaced at your local Komatsu dealer at
regular intervals.
Have the following parts replaced at your local Komatsu dealer
at regular intervals, even if they are not visibly worn:
• Have the safety belt replaced at least every three years.
• Do not use hoses longer than six years under normal oper-
ating conditions. Have hoses replaced, if you detect one of
the following damages:
• damage to the outer layer reaching down to the lining,
• embrittlement of the outer layer,
• deformations that do not correspond to the normal
shape of the installed hose, when the hose is pres-
surised and depressurised,
• leaks,
• damage to hose fittings or connections between fittings
and hoses,
• damage due to storage (the storage time for hoses
should not exceed two years).
When replacing hoses, do not forget to replace also all accesso-
ry O-rings, gaskets, and similar parts.
FUCHS: Fuchs LS 90 (work filling)
MOBIL: Mobil Super Universal 20W 40
SHELL: Shell LS 90
Shell Donax TD
SOLENE: Solene XE 6535 (synthetic oil)