Komatsu Forklift Trucks FG15HC-17

Every 2 weeks or every 100 hours service

Clean the “bronze mesh” LPG filter every 600 hours of operation or every 3 months of service, whichever comes first.

Replace the filter element every 2,400 hours of operation or every 12 months, whichever comes first.

In dusty operating conditions, carry out maintenance as often as possible.

1. Carefully remove the LPG filter (8) from the filter cover (10) located on the lower portion of the LPG Solenoid Valve. Use care not to damage the O-ring (9).

2. Clean bronze mesh filter with suitable cleaning solvent.

3. While wearing eye protection, blow out and dry the filter.

4. Reinstall the cleaned filter. Ensure that the O-ring is properly seated and gently tighten cover screws

Inspect PCV valve and hoses (gasoline engine)

Check steering link for bending, damage and wear

Check steering knuckle for play, deformation and damage

Check for marked variation in minimum turning radius

Change oil in differential case (clutch-type lift trucks, include transmission case)

WARNING: Watch out for HOT OIL. Immediately after operations, the oil will be very hot. Wait for the oil temperature to go down before starting this maintenance operation.

Remove the oil filler plug, then remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

After draining the oil, reinstall and tighten the drain plug and add the specified amount of Komatsu Forklift oil through the oil filler.

After filling with new oil, check the oil level.

Change oil in TORQFLOW transmission case

Change oil in engine oil pan and replace engine oil filter cartridge (gasoline engine)

Drain plug removed and oil drained

Amount of Komatsu Forklift engine oil added

Oil level checked with the dipstick

Oil filter cartridge removed with a filter wrench

Filter holder on the engine cleaned

Threads on the holder and the seal on the new filter coated with clean engine oil

32.1 REPLACING FUSES AND RELAYS

32.1.1 CHASSIS FUSES (ALL TRUCKS)

Turn the starting switch to the OFF position

Turn the starting switch to the OFF position

Open the cover of the fuse box or relay box and replace the failed component