Komatsu Forklift Truck FG18T-20

WARNING: Before starting maintenance of the engine, stop the engine and wait until cooling down completely

Drain plug removed and oil drained?

Drain plug tightened after draining?

Engine oil filled up to the specified level?

Sign off on the engine oil change

Before starting adjustment, check to make sure that all of both front and rear wheels of the forklift truck has locked with stoppers respectively

Release the parking brake by pushing the parking brake lever (2) forward to the release position (B) while pressing the push button (1)

Turn the adjustment bolt (3) and adjust the lever control force at the initial extension of the cable

For standard brake, set the force to 147 – 196N {15 – 20 kgf}

For power brake, set the force to 245 – 294N {25 – 30 kgf}

Sign off on the brake lever adjustment

• Neither cleaning of the air cleaner nor replacement of the element is allowed while the engine is in motion.

• Always put the safety glasses on to protect your eyes when using the compressed air for cleaning the element upÅD

• If any grease or carbon is found stuck on the element, clean it up with a special cleaner according to the instruction for the air cleaner.

• In case of sever working conditions or environments, clean or replace the element earlier than regular maintenance.

1. Remove the element and blow the dry compressed air ( 0.69 MPa {7 kgf/cm2}) from inside to outside of the element for cleaning the whole element.

2. Put the cleaned element back to the air cleaner.

Warning: Prepare a container to catch the drained water possibly mixed with the fuel.

Warning: Always make sure to wipe up spilled fuel if any.

Loosen the combination sensor plug (1)

Drain the water as well as sediment accumulated at the bottom

Sign off on the draining process

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Loosen the nut to remove the cover and take the filter out.

Clean the dirt at the bottom and drain the water.

If any damage is found on the gasket of the cover, replace it with a new one.

After replacement, check the hose fitting area for no fuel leakage.

Sign off on the fuel filter replacement