Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
371 pages · Publication CEAM023404
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- Models
- WA500-6
- Serial coverage
- WA500-6 A93001 and up
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 371
- Publication
- CEAM023404
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 591 topics. See sample pages (PDF, 416 KB)
- FOREWORD
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- APPROVED AND NON-APPROVED USES
- Approved Functions
- Non-Approved Functions
- VISIBILITY STANDARD
- Visibility in Immediate Area
- Meter Radius Visibility
- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
- Directions Of Machine
- Machine Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number, EPA Regulations
- Service Meter Location
- SERIAL NUMBERS AND DEALER INFORMATION
- SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS
- Location of the Safety Decals
- Safety Labels
- GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
- General Safety Rules
- Safety at Job Site
- Safety Features
- Clothing and Protective Equipment
- Keep Machine Clean
- Fire and Explosion Prevention
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- Fire Caused by Fuel, Oil, Antifreeze, or Window Washer Fluid
- Fire Caused by Accumulation of Flammable Material
- Fire Caused by Electrical Wiring
- Fire Caused by Piping
- Explosion Caused by Lighting Equipment
- Action if Fire Occurs
- Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Inside Operator’s Compartment
- Emergency Escape from Operator’s Cab
- Precautions When Standing Up from Operator’s Seat
- Leaving Operator’s Compartment
- Parking the Machine
- Precautions When Using ROPS
- Unauthorized Modification
- Precautions for Attachments and Options
- Precautions When Cleaning Cab Glass
- Asbestos Hazard Alert
- Crush or Pinch-Point Dangers
- Precautions for Ventilation Exhaust Gas
- PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Ensure Good Visibility
- Signs and Signals
- Precaution for Warning Tag
- Checks Before Starting Engine, Adjustments
- Precautions When Starting
- Precautions in Cold Areas
- Seat Belt Inspection
- Precautions for Job Site
- Work Site Hazards
- Working on Loose or Unstable Ground
- Prohibited Operations
- Avoiding Dangerous Situations
- Working Near High Voltage Cables
- RULES FOR ROAD TRAVEL
- Travel Precautions
- Traveling on Slopes
- Using the Brakes
- Traveling in Reverse
- Operating on Snow or Frozen Surfaces
- PRECAUTIONS DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
- Warning Tags
- Systems Equipped with ECSS
- Equipment Storage
- Working Under the Machine
- Using Drop Lights
- Using Proper Tools
- Keeping the Machine Clean
- Precautions When Welding
- Precautions When Using Hammer
- Noise
- Stopping Engine During Inspection and Maintenance
- Running the Machine During Maintenance
- Rules for Refueling the Machine
- Cooling System Precautions
- Battery Information
- Precautions
- Hazards
- Using Booster Cables
- Starting the Machine with Booster Cables
- High-Pressure Precautions
- Precautions for High-Pressure Oil
- Safe Handling of High-Pressure Hoses
- Precautions for High-Pressure Fuel
- High-Temperature Precautions
- High-Temperature Areas
- High-Temperature Coolant
- High-Temperature Oil
- High Voltage
- Accumulator
- Inflating Tires
- Using Compressed Air
- Disposal of Waste Materials
- Critical Parts
- Maintenance of Air Conditioner
- GENERAL VIEW
- General View of Machine
- General View of Controls and Gauges
- Front Switch Panel
- Right Switch Panel
- Overhead Portion and Behind Seat
- Machine Monitor
- EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
- Types of Warnings
- Emergency Stop
- Caution
- Mistaken Operation
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Central Warning Lamp
- Character Display Portion
- Service Meter
- Clock
- Action Code Display
- Failure Code Display
- Method of Displaying Failure Code
- Filter, Oil Replacement Time Display
- Engine Speed or Travel Speed Display
- Emergency Stop Items
- Brake Oil Pressure Caution Lamp
- Engine Oil Pressure Caution Lamp
- Battery Charge Circuit Caution Lamp
- Steering Oil Pressure Caution Lamp - Red
- Caution Items
- Brake Oil Temperature Caution Lamp
- Torque Converter Oil Temperature Caution Lamp
- Engine Coolant Temperature Caution Lamp
- Hydraulic Oil Temperature Caution Lamp
- Fuel Level Caution Lamp
- Modulation Clutch Temperature Caution Lamp
- Inspection and Maintenance Items
- Engine Oil Level Caution Lamp
- Radiator Coolant Level Caution Lamp
- Air Cleaner Clogging Caution Lamp
- Maintenance Caution Lamp
- Battery Electrolyte Level Caution Lamp
- Fuel Filter Water Detection Caution Lamp
- Transmission Oil Filter Clogging Caution Lamp
- Pilot Display Portion
- Parking Brake Pilot Lamp
- Cooling Fan Reverse Rotation Pilot Lamp
- Emergency Steering Pilot Lamp - Green
- Output Mode Pilot Lamp (Power Mode)
- Preheating Pilot Lamp
- Auto-Greasing Pilot Lamp
- Joystick Pilot Lamp
- Shift Indicator Lamp
- Auto-Shift Pilot Lamp
- Lock-Up Pilot Light
- Shift Hold Pilot Lamp
- Shift Lever Position Pilot Lamp
- Turn Signal Pilot Lamp
- Head Lamp High-Beam Pilot Lamp
- Directional Selector Pilot Lamp (if equipped)
- ECSS Pilot Lamp
- Economy Operation Display Lamp
- Semi-Auto Digging Pilot Lamp
- Meter Display Portion
- Torque Converter Oil Temperature Gauge
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Hydraulic Temperature Gauge
- Fuel Gauge
- Load Meter (if equipped)
- Speedometer/Tachometer
- OTHER FUNCTIONS OF MACHINE MONITOR
- Overall Menu
- Displaying Odometer
- Resetting Filter, Oil Replacement Time
- Entering Telephone Number
- Selecting Language
- Adjusting Monitor Brightness
- Adjusting Clock
- Switching Travel Speed/Engine Speed Display
- Switching Travel Speed/Engine Speed Display/Non-Display
- SWITCHES AND CONTROLS
- Ignition Switch
- Rear Wiper Switch
- Front Wiper Switch
- Load Meter Display Selector Switch
- Load Meter Mode Selector Switch
- Machine Monitor Mode Selector Switch 1
- Machine Monitor Mode Selector Switch 2
- ECSS Switch
- Horn Button
- Hazard Lamp Switch
- Parking Brake Switch
- Front Work Light Switch
- Rear Work Light Switch
- Beacon Lamp Switch
- Cigarette Lighter
- Lamp Switch
- Turn Signal Lever
- Dimmer Switch
- Load Meter Cancel Switch
- Kickdown Switch
- Hold Switch
- Load Meter Subtotal Switch
- Directional Selector Switch
- Transmission Auto-Shift/Manual Shift Selector Switch
- Transmission Cutoff Switch
- Transmission Cut-Off Set Switch
- Remote Positioner Raise/Lower Set Switch
- Remote Positioner Bucket Angle Set Switch
- RPM Set ON/OFF Switch
- RPM Set Idle UP/DOWN Selector Switch
- Cooling Fan Reverse Rotation Switch
- Semi-Auto Digging Switch
- Directional Selector ON/OFF Switch
- Torque Converter Lock-Up Switch
- Engine Power Mode Selector Switch
- Rear Heated Wire Glass Switch
- Auto-Greasing Switch
- Emergency Parking Brake Cancel Switch
- Room Lamp Switch
- CONTROL LEVERS, PEDALS
- Gearshift Lever
- Directional Lever
- Gearshift Lever Stopper
- Work Equipment Lock Lever
- Bucket Control Lever
- Boom Control Lever
- Brake Pedals
- Accelerator Pedal
- Fore-and-Aft Adjustment Handle
- Right Armrest UP/DOWN Angle Adjustment Lever
- SECURITY LOCKS AND SAFETY FEATURES
- Steering Tilt Lock Lever
- Cap with Lock
- Fuel Tank Filler Port Cap
- Hydraulic Tank Fill and Transmission Fill Cap
- Frame Lock Bar
- Backup Alarm
- Towing Pin
- Fire Extinguisher
- MACHINE FEATURES
- Cab Door
- Emergency Escape Right Door
- Left Cab Door, Lock
- Left Cab Door, Knob
- Left Cab Door, Handle
- Left Cab Sliding Window, Lock Release Knob
- Cab Wiper
- Preventing Wiper Arm Bracket Damage
- Dust Indicator
- ELECTRICAL
- Power Outlet
- Fuses
- Slow-Blow Fuse
- Fuse Capacity and Name of Circuit
- WORK OPERATIONS
- Check Before Starting Engine, Adjust
- Walk-Around Check
- Check Before Starting Engine
- Check Machine Monitor
- Check Dust Indicator
- Drain Water from Fuel Prefilter
- Check Coolant Level, Add Coolant
- Check Oil Level in Engine Oil Pan, Add Oil
- Check Fuel Level, Add Fuel
- Check Radiator Fins
- Check Electric Wiring
- Check Parking Brake
- Check Brake Pedal
- Check Inflation Pressure of Tires
- Adjustments
- Adjusting Seat
- Removing or Installing Headrest
- Adjusting Seat Belt
- Adjusting 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, Stopping the Machine
- Moving the Machine
- Changing Gear Speed
- Changing Direction
- Stopping the Machine
- Transmission Cutoff Function
- Turning
- Emergency Steering
- Operation of Work Equipment
- Boom
- Bucket
- Semi-Auto Digging
- Remote Bucket Positioner
- Remote Boom Positioner
- Work Possible Using Wheel Loader
- Recommended Combination of Switches for Operation
- 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 During Work Operations
- Piling Up Loads
- Handling Blasted Rock
- Loosened Boulders
- Pit Excavation
- Cutting Face Operations
- Switching Between Forward and Reverse
- Turning When Tires Are Stationary
- Permissible Water Depth
- Wheel Brake Does Not Work
- Driving Up or Down Slopes
- Driving the Machine
- Adjusting Work Equipment
- Removing the Bucket
- Installing the Bucket
- Measuring Dump Angle
- Measuring Bucket Dump Angle
- Measuring Coupler Dump Angle
- 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
- TRANSPORTATION
- Transportation Procedure
- Loading and Unloading Trailers
- Loading Machine
- Securing Machine
- Unloading Machine
- LIFTING MACHINE
- Lifting Position
- Lifting Procedure
- COLD WEATHER OPERATION
- Precautions for Low Temperature
- Fuel and Lubricants
- Coolant
- Battery
- Precautions After Completion of Work
- After Cold Weather
- Warming-Up Operation for Steering Hydraulic Circuit
- LONG-TERM STORAGE
- Before Storage
- During Storage
- After Storage
- AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
- Control Panel
- Main Power Switch
- Fan Switch
- Air Conditioner Switch
- Auto Switch
- Temperature Switch
- FRESH/RECIRC Selector Switch
- Mode Selector Switch
- Method of Operation
- Cooling Operation
- Heating Operation
- Drying-Heating and Demisting Operation
- When Not Using the Air Conditioner Regularly
- Precautions When Using Air Conditioner
- Cool Box
- TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP
- Components
- Torque Converter Lock-Up Pilot Lamp
- Shift Indicator
- Character Display
- Travel Speed Warning Function
- KOMTRAX
- Basic Precautions
- 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
- Removal and Installation of Battery
- Precautions for Charging Battery
- Starting Engine With Booster Cables
- Precautions When Connecting or Disconnecting Booster Cable
- Connecting Booster Cable
- Disconnecting Booster Cable
- Lowering Work Equipment When Engine Has Stopped
- Other Troubleshooting
- Electrical System
- Chassis
- Engine
- 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
- Checks after Operation, with engine stopped
- Checks When Engine is Running
- 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
- Biodiesel Usage
- Biodiesel Recommendation for Komatsu Engines
- Biodiesel Terminology
- Certification and Standards
- Warranty and Use of Biodiesel Fuel in Komatsu Engines
- Requirements for Using Biodiesel Fuel in Komatsu Engines
- Properties of Biodiesel
- Komatsu Biodiesel Blend Specification for B5 to B20
- Summary of Recommendations
- STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS
- Torque List
- PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS
- Safety-Critical Parts List
- 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, 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
- Replace Bucket Teeth
- Bucket Tooth with Segment Edge
- Check Air Conditioner
- Replace Slow-Blow Fuse
- Bleeding Air from Hydraulic Tank
- Check Function of ECSS Accumulator
- Select Tires
- Check Tire Pressure
- Check Before Starting
- Additional Checks
- Every 50 Hours Service
- Drain Water, Sediment from Fuel Tank
- Every 100 Hours Service
- Lubricating
- Lubricate Rear Axle Pivot Pin
- Check Oil Level in Hydraulic Tank, Add Oil
- Clean Element in Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter
- Every 250 Hours Service
- Check Battery Electrolyte Level
- Check Alternator Belt Tension, Adjust
- Check AC Compressor Belt Tension, Adjust
- Check for Loose Wheel Hub Nuts, Tighten
- Clean Element in Air Conditioner Recirculation Filter
- Check Function of Brake Accumulator
- Every 500 Hours Service
- Change Oil in Engine Oil Pan, Replace Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
- Replace Fuel Prefilter Cartridge
- Clean the Filter Holder
- Replace Transmission Oil Filter Element
- Every 1000 Hours Service
- Change Oil in Transmission Case, Clean Strainer
- Required
- Replace Fuel Filter Cartridge
- Clean Transmission Case Breather
- Wash Fuel Tank Breather
- Replace Corrosion Resistor Cartridge (S/N A93001-A93028)
- Check Engine Air Intake Piping Clamps for Looseness
- Every 2000 Hours Service
- Change Oil in Hydraulic Tank, Replace Hydraulic Filter Element
- Clean Hydraulic Tank Strainer
- Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather Element
- Change Axle Oil
- Replace Element in Air Conditioner Recirculation Filter, Fresh Air Filter
- Clean PPC Circuit Strainer
- Check Alternator
- Check Engine Valve Clearance, Adjust
- Check Brake Disc Wear
- Check Function of PPC Accumulator
- Every 4000 Hours Service
- Check Water Pump and Starting Motor
- Check for Loose Engine High-Pressure Piping Clamps, Hardening of Rubber
- Check for Missing Fuel Spray Prevention Cap, Hardening of Rubber
- Every 8000 Hours Service
- Replace High-Pressure Piping Clamps
- Replace Fuel Spray Prevention Cap
- Overhaul Starting Motor and Alternator
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Weights and Measures
- Travel Speeds
- OUTLINE OF LOAD METER
- Principle of Load Meter Measurement
- Conditions for Starting Measurement
- Conditions for Completing Measurement
- Conditions for Successful Measurement
- Method of Calculation and Display
- Points to Remember to Ensure High Accuracy
- Calibration
- When Measuring
- Using Load Meter
- Setting Addition Mode
- Setting Subtraction Mode
- Total Load Data Display
- Clearing Total Load
- Stopping Load Meter Calculation
- Selecting Load Material Category Display
- Calibrating With Empty Bucket
- Calibrating with 1/2 Rated Load
- Calibrating With Rated Load
- Resetting Calibration
- Method of Using Addition Mode
- Method of Using Subtraction Mode
- Printout from Load Meter
- Selection of Printout Mode
- JOYSTICK STEERING SYSTEM
- Structure and Function
- Shift UP, Shift DOWN Switches
- Joystick Steering Lever
- Joystick ON/OFF Switch
- HI/LOW Selector Switch
- Horn Switch
- Console Tilt Lever
- Console Fore-and-Aft Adjustment Lever
- Armrest Adjustment Lever
- Steering with Joystick Lever or Steering Wheel
- Steering Using Joystick
- Steering Using Steering Wheel
- Precautions for Steering with Joystick
- Operating the Joystick Steering System
- Getting In and Out of Operator’s Cab
- Adjusting Joystick Console
- AM/FM RADIO CASSETTE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
- Sound System Components
- Power Switch/Volume
- 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
- Setting Preset Buttons
- Using Auto-Preset
- Using Manual Preset
- Listening to Radio
- Listening to Cassette Tape
- Reversing the Tape
- Precautions When Using
- Handling Cassette Tape
- MP3 AM/FM RADIO CD UNIT
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