Komatsu WA380-6 Wheel Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
411 pages · Publication VEAM440103
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- Models
- WA380-6
- Serial coverage
- H60051 and up
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 411
- Publication
- VEAM440103
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 152 sections, 307 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 365 KB)
Foreword
EU Directives16 topics
- Safety information
- Signal words
- Safety labels
- Introduction
- Intended use
- Directions of machine
- Visibility from operator's seat
- Necessary information
- Product Identification Number (PIN)/Machine serial no. plate and position
- Engine serial no. plate and position
- ROPS/FOPS-Cab serial no. plate
- Axle serial no. plate
- Transmission serial no. plate
- Seat operator serial no. plate
- Position of service meter
- Table to enter serial no. and distributor
(for machines placed on the market as from 29th December 2009)4 topics
- Dimensions, weights and operating data
- WA380-6: Dimensions, weights and operating data
- CE-Conforming equipment
- Retrofitting by third-party suppliers
Safety7 topics
- Safety labels
- Location of safety labels
- Presentation of safety labels
- General precautions
- Precautions for operation
- Starting engine
- Operation
Machine speed limitation5 topics
- Transportation
- Battery
- Towing
- Precautions for maintenance
- Precautions with tires
Operation5 topics
- General view
- General view of machine
- General view of controls and gauges
- Explanation of components
- Machine monitor
Types of warning
Central warning lamp
Character display portion
Emergency stop item
Caution items
Inspection and maintenance item
Pilot display portion
Meter display portion
Other functions of machine monitor10 topics
- Switches
- Control levers, pedals
- Steering tilt lock lever
- Cap with lock
- Safety bar
- Towing pin
- Grease pump
- Cab door
- Cab door open lock
- Cab window open lock
Cab left window open lock reset knob
Cab right window open lock reset knob
Reset right window open lock for escape2 topics
- Backup alarm
- Fuse
Fuse capacity and name of circuit4 topics
- Slow blow fuse
- Location and presentation of relays
- Power outlet
- Air conditioner
General locations and function of control panel
Method of operation
Precautions when using
Precautions for inspection and maintenance
Cool box1 topic
- Handling cab wiper
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Preventing damage to wiper arm bracket2 topics
- Operation
- Check before starting engine, adjust
Walk-around check
Check before starting
Adjustment
Safety belt
Adjust lever stand
Operations and checks before starting engine1 topic
- Starting engine
Normal starting
Ambient temperature range for operation and storage
Starting in cold weather
Automatic warming-up operation1 topic
- Operations and checks after starting engine
Breaking-in the machine
Normal operation3 topics
- Stopping engine
- Check after stopping engine
- Moving the machine (directional, speed), stopping the machine
Preparations for moving the machine
Changing gear speed
Changing direction
Using switch to change between forward and reverse
Stopping the machine
Transmission cut-off function1 topic
- Turning
Emergency steering1 topic
- Operation of work equipment
Lift arm operation
Bucket operation1 topic
- Work possible using wheel loader
Digging operations
Leveling operation
Pushing operation
Load and carry operations
Loading operations1 topic
- Precautions for operation
Permissible water depth
If wheel brake does not work
Precautions when driving up or down slopes1 topic
- Adjusting work equipment posture
Adjusting boom kickout
Adjusting bucket positioner
Bucket level indicator2 topics
- Parking machine
- Checks after completion of operation
Before stopping engine
After stopping engine2 topics
- Locking
- Handling the tires
Precautions when handling tires
Tire pressure
Precautions for using load and carry method2 topics
- Transportation
- Transportation procedure
Ensure machine stability1 topic
- Loading, unloading work with trailers
Loading
Securing machine
Unloading1 topic
- Lifting machine
Location of lifting position mark
Lifting procedure2 topics
- Cold weather operation
- Precautions for low temperature
Fuel and lubricants
Coolant
Battery10 topics
- Precautions after completion of work
- After cold weather
- Warming-up operation for steering hydraulic circuit in cold weather
- Long-term storage
- Before storage
- During storage
- After storage
- Troubleshooting
- When machine runs out of fuel
- Towing the machine
When engine can be used
When engine cannot be used
Releasing parking brake
Emergency travel operation1 topic
- If battery is discharged
Removal and installation of battery
Precautions for charging battery
Starting engine with booster cable1 topic
- Other trouble
Electrical system
Chassis
Engine
Maintenance2 topics
- Guides to maintenance
- Outlines of service
(KOMATSU Oil Wear Analysis)
Fuel
Coolant and water for dilution
Grease
Carrying out KOWA (KOMATSU Oil Wear Analysis)
Storing oil and fuel
Filters6 topics
- Outline of electric system
- Wear parts
- Wear parts list
- Fuel, coolant and lubricants
- Lubrication chart
- Use of fuel, coolant and lubricants according to ambient temperature
KOMATSU genuine oil7 topics
- Standard tightening torques for bolts and nuts
- Torque list
- Periodic replacement of safety critical parts
- Maintenance schedule chart
- Replace injector assembly
- Service procedure
- Initial 50 hours service (only after the first 50 hours)
Check for loose wheel hub bolts, tighten1 topic
- Initial 250 hours service (only after the first 250 hours)
Replace transmission oil filter cartridge
Replace hydraulic tank filter element1 topic
- Initial 1000 hours service (only after the first 1000 hours)
Check engine valve clearance, adjust1 topic
- When required
Clean, replace air cleaner element
Clean inside of cooling system
Check transmission oil level, add oil
Check axle oil level, add oil
Clean axle case breather
Clean air conditioner condenser
Check window washing fluid level, add fluid
Clean radiator fins and cooler fins
Check electrical intake air heater
Turn, replace bolt on cutting edge
Replace bucket teeth
Check air conditioner
Replace slow blow fuse
Checking function of accumulator
Selection and inspection of tires
Check central lubrication system, fill up grease2 topics
- Check before starting
- Every 50 hours service
Drain water, sediment from fuel tank1 topic
- Every 100 hours service
Lubricate rear axle pivot pin
Check oil level in hydraulic tank, add oil
Clean element in air conditioner fresh air filter1 topic
- Every 250 hours service
Check battery electrolyte level
Check parking brake
Check air conditioner compressor belt tension, adjust
Clean element in air conditioner recirculation filter
Lubricating1 topic
- Every 500 hours service
Change oil in engine oil pan, replace engine oil filter cartridge
Replace fuel pre-filter cartridge1 topic
- Every 1000 hours service
Replace fuel filter cartridge
Change oil in transmission case and transmission oil filter cartridge, clean strainer
Clean transmission case breather
Check tightening parts of turbocharger
Check alternator driving belt tension and replacement
Replace corrosion resistor cartridge1 topic
- Every 2000 hours service
Change oil in hydraulic tank, replace hydraulic filter element
Replace hydraulic tank breather element
Change axle oil
Replace element in air conditioner recirculation air filter, fresh air filter
Check brake disc wear
Check alternator, starting motor
Check vibration damper1 topic
- Every 4000 hours service
Check water pump
Check air conditioner compressor, adjust
Checking for looseness of high-pressure clamp, hardening of rubber
Checking for missing fuel spray prevention cap, hardening of rubber1 topic
- Every 8000 hours service
Replace high-pressure piping clamp
Replace injector nozzle tip
Technical Data2 topics
- Noise emission levels
- Vibration level
Guide to reduce vibration levels on machine1 topic
- Limit values for slopes
Attachments, Options5 topics
- Selecting bucket and tires
- Handling torque converter lock-up
- General locations
- Method of operation
- Warning/limit functions for travel speed
Travel speed warning function
Travel speed limit function5 topics
- Handling machines equipped with KOMTRAX
- Basic precautions
- Joystick steering system
- Components
- Structure and function
Operation using joystick lever and operation using steering wheel
Getting in or out
Adjustment of joystick console21 topics
- Operation method of joystick steering system
- Multi-function lever (with/without auxiliary control lever)
- Explanation of components
- Operation
- 3-lever control
- Explanation of components
- Hydraulic quick coupler (operation with lever)
- Installing the attachment
- Removal and installation of the attachment
- Precautions for use
- Precautions when removing the attachment
- Hydraulic quick coupler (operation with switch)
- Removing the attachment
- Installing the attachment
- Removal and installation of the attachment
- Precautions for use
- Precautions when removing the attachment
- Central lubrication system
- Changing the lubrication interval times
- Operating the central lubrication system
- Display and control unit
LED-display
Push buttons
Three-digit LED display
Trouble6 topics
- Cold area kit
- Rear view camera
- Safety information
- Operation of monitor
- Monitor - Version 1
- Monitor - Version 2
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (411 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 365 KB)
- Specifications, page 61: 2.3 Precautions for operation
- Maintenance, page 277: 4.7 Maintenance schedule chart
- Controls and operation, page 379: 6.6 3-lever control
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This manual
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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