Komatsu WA500-3LK Wheel Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual

Name: Komatsu WA500-3LK Wheel Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
Brand: MidWestTech
SKU: CEAM008102
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Models: WA500-3LK
Serial coverage: WA500-3LK A71001 and up
Manual type: Operation & Maintenance Manual
Pages: 343
Publication: CEAM008102
Condition: Brand new

Komatsu WA500-3LK Wheel Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual, publication CEAM008102

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FOREWORD
SAFETY INFORMATION
APPROVED AND NON-APPROVED USES
Approved Functions
Non-Approved Functions
VISIBILITY STANDARD
Visibility in Immediate Area
12-M Radius Visibility
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Directions of Machine
Machine Serial Number
Engine Serial Number, EPA Regulations
Service Meter Location
SERIAL NUMBERS AND DEALER INFORMATION
Model: WA500-3LK
SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS
Location of the Safety Decals
Safety Labels
Additional Safety Decals
GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
General Safety Rules
Unauthorized Modifications
General Safety at Job Site
Working on Loose Ground

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Safety Features
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire and Explosion Prevention
Fire Caused by Fuel or Oil
Fire Caused by Accumulation of Flammable Material
Fire Coming from Electrical Wiring
Fire Coming from Hydraulic Line
Windshield Washer Fluid
Action if Fire Occurs
Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit
Mounting and Dismounting
Inside Operator’s Compartment
Precautions When Standing Up from Operator’s Seat
Precautions When Using ROPS
Emergency Escape from Operator’s Cab
Leaving Operator’s Compartment
Asbestos Hazard Alert
Crush or Pinch-Point Dangers
Precautions for Ventilation Exhaust Gas
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS
Pre-Operational Checks
Ensure Good Visibility
Confirmation of Marks
Precaution for Warning Tag
Checks Before Starting Engine, Adjustments
Precautions When Starting
Work Site Hazards
Avoiding Dangerous Situations
Working Clearances
Working Near High Voltage Cables
RULES FOR ROAD TRAVEL
Traveling in Reverse
Working on Loose or Unstable Ground
Operating on Snow or Frozen Surfaces
Travel on Slopes
Parking the Machine
PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Warning Tags
Equipment Storage
Working Under the Machine
Using Drop Lamps
Keeping the Machine Clean
Running the Machine During Maintenance
Rules for Refueling the Machine
Cooling System Precautions
Battery Precautions
Battery Hazard Prevention
Using Jumper Cables
Starting the Machine
High-Pressure Hoses
Safe Handling of High-Pressure Hoses
Precautions for High-Pressure Fuel
High-Temperature Areas
Disposal of Waste Materials
Inflating Tires
Accumulator
Critical Parts
High Voltage
Maintenance of Air Conditioner
GENERAL VIEW
General View of Machine
Controls and Gauges
Main Monitor
Maintenance Monitor
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
Machine Monitor System
Warning Display
Central Check Lamp (CHECK)
Central Caution Lamp (CAUTION)
Engine Water Level Caution Pilot Lamp
Engine Oil Level Caution Pilot Lamp
Brake Oil Pressure Caution Pilot Lamp
Engine Oil Pressure Caution Pilot Lamp
Battery Charge Caution Pilot Lamp
Air Cleaner Clogging Caution Pilot Lamp
Emergency Steering Pilot Lamp (if equipped)
Front Axle Oil Temperature Warning Lamp (if equipped)
Meter Display Portion
Parking Brake Pilot Lamp
Engine Preheating Pilot Lamp
Front Working Lamp Pilot Lamp
Rear Working Lamp Pilot Lamp
Transmission Cutoff Pilot Lamp
Turn Signal Pilot Lamp
High Beam Pilot Lamp
Transmission Auto-Shift/Manual Selector Pilot Lamp
Fuel Gauge
Engine Water Temperature Gauge
Torque Converter Oil Temperature Gauge
Service Meter
Speedometer
Transmission Shift Indicator
Switches
Starting Switch
Transmission Cutoff Switch
Front Working Lamp Switch
Rear Working Lamp Switch
Transmission Auto-Shift/Manual Selector Switch
Lamp Switch
Turn Signal Lever
Dimmer Switch
Horn Button
Hazard Lamp Switch
Kickdown Switch
Front Wiper Switch
Rear Wiper Switch
Cigarette Lighter (if equipped)
Room Lamp Switch
Parking Brake Switch
Power Window Switch
Hold Switch
Control Levers, Pedals
Gearshift Lever
Directional Lever
Gearshift Lever Stopper
Safety Lock Lever (for Work Equipment Lever)
Bucket Control Lever
Lift Arm Control Lever
Brake Pedals
Accelerator Pedal
SECURITY LOCKS AND SAFETY FEATURES
Steering Column Tilt Lever
Cap with Lock
Opening the Cap
Locking the Cap
Safety Bar
Towing Pin
Backup Alarm
MACHINE FEATURES
Cab Door
Emergency Escape Right Door
Left Cab Door, Opening Lock
Left Cab Door, Opening Knob
Left Cab Window (Open, Lock, Cancel Knob)
Cab Wiper
Grease Pump
Dust Indicator
ELECTRICAL
Fuses
Fuse Capacity and Circuits
Slow-Blow Fuses
Power Outlet
WORK OPERATIONS
Walk-Around Check
Precautions Before Starting Work Operations
Check Before Starting Engine
Check Machine Monitor
Check Dust Indicator
Check Coolant Level, Add Coolant
Check Oil Level in Engine Oil Pan, Add Oil
Check Fuel Level, Add Fuel
Check Electric Wiring
Check Inflation Pressure of Tires
Check Parking Brake
Check Brake Pedal
Check Waterproof/Fireproof Dividing Walls
Adjust Seat
Adjust Seat Belt
Adjust Wrist Rest Height
Adjust Rearview Mirrors
Final Checks Before Starting Engine
Starting Engine
Normal Starting
Automatic Warming-Up Operation
Operations and Checks After Starting Engine
Breaking in the Machine
Checks After Starting Engine
Normal Operation
Stopping Engine
Check After Stopping Engine
Moving the Machine (Directional, Speed), Stopping the Machine
Moving the Machine
Changing Gear Speed
Changing Direction
Stopping the Machine
Turning
Operation of Work Equipment
Lift Arm Operation
Bucket Operation
Work Possible Using Wheel Loader
Digging Operations
Loading Piled Soil or Blasted Rock
Digging and Loading on Level Ground
Leveling Operations
Pushing Operations
Load-and-Carry Operations
Loading Operations
Cross-Drive Loading
V-Shape Loading
Preparations for Loading, Gathering Rocks
Approaching Facing
Digging
Traveling in Reverse After Excavation
Approaching Dump Truck
Loading Dump Truck
Reversing Away From Dump Truck
Precautions
When Piling Up Loads
When Handling Blasted Rock
During Cutting Face Operations
When Switching Between Forward and Reverse
When Turning When Tires Are Stationary
Permissible Water Depth
When Wheel Brake Does Not Work
When Driving Up or Down Slopes
When Driving the Machine
Adjusting Work Equipment
Adjusting Boom Kickout
Adjusting Bucket Positioner
Bucket Level Indicator
Removing the Bucket
Installing the Bucket
Checks After Completion of Operation
Before Stopping Engine
After Stopping Engine
Locking the Machine
HANDLING TIRES
Precautions When Handling Tires
Tire Pressure
Precautions for Using Load-and-Carry Method
Precautions when Storing Tires
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Procedure
Loading and Unloading Trailers
Loading Machine
Securing Machine
Unloading Machine
LIFTING MACHINE
Lifting Position Marks
Lifting Procedure
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Precautions for Low Temperature
Fuel and Lubricants
Coolant
Battery
Warming-Up Operation for Steering Hydraulic Circuit
Precautions After Completion of Work
When Cold Weather Ends
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Before Storage
During Storage
After Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
When Machine Runs Out of Fuel
Bleeding Air from Fuel Line
Towing the Machine
When Engine Can Be Used
When Engine Cannot Be Used
Releasing Parking Brake
Emergency Travel Operation
If Battery is Discharged
Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Precautions for Charging Battery
Starting Engine With Booster Cable
Precautions When Connecting or Disconnecting Booster Cable
Connecting Booster Cable
Disconnecting Booster Cable
Other Troubleshooting
Electrical System
Chassis
Engine
Relationship of Electronic Control System
Transmission Control System
ECSS Control System
Work Equipment Control System
Joystick Control System
Electronic Governor Control System
GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE
Check Service Meter
Komatsu Genuine Replacement Parts
Komatsu Genuine Oils
Always Use Clean Washer Fluid
Always Use Clean Oil and Grease
Checking for Foreign Materials in Drained Oil and On Filters
Fuel Strainer
Welding Instructions
Do Not Drop Things Inside Machine
Dusty Work Sites
Avoid Mixing Oil
Locking Inspection Covers
Bleeding Air from Hydraulic Circuit
Precautions When Installing Hydraulic Hoses
Checks After Inspection and Maintenance
OUTLINES OF SERVICE
Handling Oil, Fuel, Coolant, and Performing Oil Clinic
Fuel
Coolant and Water for Dilution
Grease
Performing KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis)
KOWA Analysis Items
Oil Sampling
Storing Oil and Fuel
Filters
Outline of Electric System
WEAR PARTS
Wear Parts List
RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANTS
Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricant Ambient Temperature Chart
Recommended Brands, Other Than Komatsu Genuine Oil
STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS
PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY-CRITICAL PARTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Initial 10 Hours Service
Initial 250 Hours Service
When Required
Check, 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 Oil Cooler Fins
Check Electrical Intake Air Heater
Replace Bucket Teeth (if equipped)
Replace Bucket Tooth with Segment Edge
Turn, Replace Bolt-On Cutting Edge
Lubricate Work Equipment Control Valve Linkage
Check Air Conditioner
Replace Slow-Blow Fuse
Select Tires
Check Tire Pressure
Check Before Starting
Every 50 Hours Service
Drain Water, Sediment from Fuel Tank
Every 100 Hours Service
Lubricate Rear Axle Pivot Pin
Clean Element in Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter
Check Oil Level in Hydraulic Tank, Add Oil
Every 250 Hours Service
Check Battery Electrolyte Level
Check Alternator Belt Tension, Adjust
Check Air Conditioner Compressor Belt Tension, Adjust
Check for Loose Wheel Hub Nuts, Tighten
Clean Element in Air Conditioner Recirculation Filter
Lubricating
Every 500 Hours Service
Change Oil in Engine Oil Pan, Replace Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter Cartridge
Replace Transmission Oil Filter Element
Lubricate Center Drive Shaft Spline
Check Fan Belt for Wear
Every 1000 Hours Service
Change Oil in Transmission Case, Clean Strainer
Clean Transmission Case Breather
Check Tightening Parts of Turbocharger
Replace Corrosion Resistor Cartridge
Clean Radiator Subtank Breather
Clean Fuel Strainer
Wash Fuel Tank Breather
Tighten ROPS Canopy
Every 2000 Hours Service
Change Oil in Hydraulic Tank, Replace Hydraulic Tank Filter Element
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather Element
Change Axle Oil
Replace Element in Air Conditioner Recirculation Air Filter, Fresh Air Filter
Clean PPC Circuit Strainer
Clean Engine Breather Element
Check Alternator, Starting Motor
Check Engine Valve Clearance, Adjust
Check Brake Disc Wear
Clean and Check Turbocharger
Check Play of Turbocharger Rotor
Check Accumulator Function
Check Accumulator Gas Pressure
Check Injector
Every 4000 Hours Service
Check Water Pump
Check Vibration Damper
Check Fan Pulley and Tension Pulley
Check Air Conditioner Compressor, Adjust
Replace Injector
Check for Loose Engine High-Pressure Piping Clamps, Hardening of Rubber
Check for Missing Fuel Spray Prevention Caps, Hardening of Rubber
Every 8000 Hours Service
Replace High-Pressure Piping Clamps
Replace Fuel Spray Prevention Caps
SPECIFICATIONS
BUCKET AND TIRES
TIRE CHAINS
ELECTRONIC-CONTROLLED SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Operating ECSS
Precautions When Using ECSS Switch
Removal of ECSS Piping
Precautions When Handling Accumulator
AUTO-GREASING SYSTEM
Method of Operation
Starting Auto-Greasing
Lubrication Controller Display
Lubrication Controller Display Table
Setting the Greasing Time
Setting Greasing Time in Cold Areas
Procedure for Setting Greasing Time
Checking Amount of Grease
Replacing Grease Cartridge
Precautions When Handling Auto-Greasing System
Troubleshooting Auto-Greasing System
REMOTE POSITIONER
General Locations
Operating Remote Positioner
Adjusting Remote Positioner
Setting Remote Positioner Stop Position
Adjusting Sensor
JOYSTICK STEERING SYSTEM
Structure and Function
Components
Joystick Steering Lever
Steering with Joystick Lever or Steering Wheel
Precautions for Steering with Joystick
Operating the Joystick Steering System
Getting In and Out of Operator’s Cab
Adjustments
Adjusting Console
Adjusting Height of Armrest
Sliding the Console
Adjusting Air-Suspension Seat
CAR RADIO
Power Switch/Volume
Tone Control Knob
Display
Clock Button/Displaying Frequency
Preset Button
SEEK
Band Selector Switch
Tuning Switch
Listening to Radio
Automatic Tuning
Manual Tuning
Setting Preset Buttons
Automatic Memory
Automatic Switching of Monaural/Stereo Reception
Adjusting Time
Precautions When Using
AM/FM RADIO CASSETTE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
Sound System Components
Auto-Store/Preset Scan Button
Bass Control Knob
Treble Control Knob
Loudness Button
Time/Radio Display Selector Button
Tape Eject Button
Cassette Door
Fast-Forward, Rewind Buttons
Preset Buttons
Metal Tape Button
Manual Tuning Buttons
Seek Tuning Buttons
Band Selector Button
Using Auto-Preset
Using Manual Preset
Listening to Cassette Tape
Reversing the Tape
Handling Cassette Tape
AIR CONDITIONER
Control Panel
Fan Switch
Air Conditioner Switch
Mode Selector Switch
FRESH/RECIRC Selector Switch
Temperature Control Switch
When Not Using the Air Conditioner Regularly
Precautions When Using Air Conditioner
Inspection and Maintenance
Cool Box
BRAKE COOLING SYSTEM
Clean Brake Cooling Oil Cooler Fins
Replace Axle Oil and Brake Cooling Oil Filter Cartridge

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Specifications, page 126: After the preheating pilot lamp (2) goes out, release the accelerator
Controls and operation, page 161: Adjusting Bucket Positioner
Maintenance, page 251: MAINTENANCE

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