COLD WEATHER OPERATION
COLD WEATHER OPERATION INFORMATION
If the ambient temperature becomes low, it becomes difficult to start the engine, and the coolant may freeze.
Follow the instructions described as follows.
FUEL AND LUBRICANTS
Change the fuel and oil with ones of low viscosity for all components.
For the specified density, see “METHOD FOR USING FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”.
COOLANT
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WARNING
• Coolant is toxic. Be careful not to get it into your eyes or on your skin. If it should get into your eyes
or on your skin, wash it off with large amount of fresh water and see a doctor immediately.
• When handling the cooling water containing coolant that has been drained during changing the
coolant or repair of radiator, request a qualified company to perform the operation or contact your
Komatsu distributor. Coolant is toxic, so never pour it into drainage ditches or drain it onto the
ground surface.
NOTICE
Komatsu recommends the use of Non-Amine Engine Coolant (AF-NAC) as coolant.
Non-Amine Engine Coolant (AF-NAC) is already diluted with distilled water, so it is not flammable.
For details on the coolant change interval and the density of Non-Amine Engine Coolant (AF-NAC), see “METH-
OD FOR USING FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”.
DEF
NOTICE
• DEF freezes at –11 °C.
If DEF in DEF tank freezes, it may expand and the devices in the tank may be broken or the parts
may be affected. Add DEF to the specified amount for cold weather (below the level of when DEF
may freeze).
• If DEF or the machine equipped with DEF system is stored at the outside temperature lower than –
11 °C, DEF in the tank may freeze. Ask your Komatsu distributor for discharging of DEF, and keep it
in the condition free from freezing.
BATTERY
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WARNING
• Battery generates flammable gas. Never bring any open flame near fuel.
• Battery electrolyte is dangerous object. If it gets in your eyes or on your skin, wash it off with a
large amount of water and consult a doctor.
• Battery electrolyte dissolves paint. If it gets on the bodywork, wash it off immediately with water.
• If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different pow-
er source. There is danger that the battery may explode.
• Battery electrolyte is toxic. Do not let it flow into drainage ditches or spray it on to the ground sur-
face.
OPERATION
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
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