OPERATION
Operation
Precautions for operation
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Precautions for operation
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Permissible water depth
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When working in water or on swampy ground, do not let the
water come above the bottom of the axle housing.
After finishing the operation, wash and check the lubricating
points.
If wheel brake does not work
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If the machine is not stopped by depressing the brake pedal, use the parking brake to stop the machine.
NOTICE
If the parking brake has been used as an emergency brake, contact your Komatsu distributor to have the
parking brake checked for any abnormality.
Precautions when driving up or down slopes
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Lower the center of gravitiy when turning
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When turning on slopes, lower the work equipment to lower the center of gravity before turning. It is dangerous to
turn the machine suddenly on slopes.
Breaking on downhill slope
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If the foot brake is used frequently when traveling downhill, the brake will overheat and may be damaged. Use the
accelerator pedal to make full use of the braking force of the engine when traveling downhill.
Use the right brake pedal for braking.
If the brakes are used excessively, the axle oil temperature caution lamp may light up and the alarm buzzer may
sound intermittently. For details of the necessary action to take, see “AXLE OIL TEMPERATURE CAUTION LAMP
on page 3-16“ in "Explanation of components".
If engine stops
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If the engine stops on a slope, apply the parking brake immediately, and lower the work equipment to the ground
and stop the machine. Then put the directional lever in neutral position, and start the engine again.
Precautions when driving machine
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When the machine travels at high speed for a long distance, the tires become extremely hot. This causes early
wear of the tires, so it should be avoided as much as possible. If the machine must be driven for a long distance,
take the following precautions.
Follow the regulations related to this machine, and drive carefully.
Before driving the machine, carry out the checks before starting.
The most suitable tire pressure, travel speed, or tire type differ according to the condition of the travel surface.
Contact your Komatsu distributor or tire dealer for information.
The following is a guide to suitable tire pressures and speeds when traveling on a paved surface with standard
tires. (20.5-25-12PR)
Tire pressure: 0.27 MPa (2.8 kgf/cm2, 39.8 PSI)
Speed:14 km/h (8.7 MPH)
Check the tire pressure before starting, when the tire is cool.
After traveling for 1 hour, stop for 30 minutes. Check the tires and other parts for damage; also check the oil
and coolant levels.
Always travel with the bucket empty.
Never put “calcium chloride“ or “dry ballast“ in the tires when traveling.
AE40544B-A
Axle housing
Summary of Contents for WA250PT-5H
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Page 3: ...FOREWORD 11...
Page 16: ...Contents FOREWORD 1 14...
Page 24: ...SAFETY 2 2...
Page 58: ...Precautions with tires SAFETY Precautions when storing tires 2 36...
Page 60: ...OPERATION 3 2...
Page 233: ...TECHNICAL DATA 45...
Page 235: ...TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 5 3...
Page 250: ...Central lubrication system ATTACHMENTS OPTIONS 6 14...
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