Komatsu Bulldozer D61PX-12

Warning: The parts and oil are at high temperature after the engine is stopped, and may cause serious burns. Wait for the temperature to go down before cleaning the hydraulic tank strainer.

When the oil filler cap is removed, oil may spurt out, so turn the cap slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove it carefully.

Container to catch drained oil: Min. 44 liters capacity

Refill capacity: 44 liters (11.62US gal)

Lower the blade on the ground securely, stop the engine and slowly turn the cap of oil filler(F) to release the internal pressure. Then, remove the cap.

Remove the cover(1) at the bottom of the hydraulic tank.

Place a container to receive drained oil on the track under the drain hole.

Loosen drain valve(2) at lower side of hydraulic tank to drain the oil, then tighten valve(2) again.

Remove grommet(3) on the underside of the fender and place a container to receive

Grease Equalizer Bar Center Pin

Check Oil Level in Final Drive Case, Add Oil

Check Oil Level in Hydraulic Tank, Add Oil

Check Level of Battery Electrolyte

● Engine is at high temperature immediately after the machine has been operated. Wait for engine to cool down before replacing the filter.

● Do not bring fire or sparks near the fuel.

Prepare a filter wrench and a container to catch the fuel.

1. Set the container to catch the fuel under the filter cartridge.

2. Using a filter wrench, turn filter cartridge (1) counterclockwise to remove it.

3. Clean the filter holder, fill a new filter cartridge with clean fuel, coat the packing surface with engine oil, then install it to the filter holder.

4. When installing, tighten until the packing surface contacts the seal surface of the filter holder, then tighten it up 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn.

If any abnormality is found, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs or replacement.

Sign off on the water pump check

DRAIN WATER, SEDIMENT FROM FUEL TANK

1. Drain water and sediment before starting the machine.

2. Prepare a container to receive fuel to be drained.

3. Open drain valve(1) at the bottom of the tank to drain sediment and water accumulated on the bottom, together with fuel.

At this time, take care not pour fuel over yourself.

4. After clear fuel comes out, close drain valve(1).

1. Lower the blde to the ground, then stop the engine.

2. Using a grease pump, pump in grease through the grease fittings shown by arrows.