Komatsu Wheel Loader WA500-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual SN 55529 and up – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Komatsu Wheel Loader WA500-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Komatsu Wheel Loader WA500-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL:

This manual gives details of the operation and methods of inspection and maintenance for this machine that must be obeyed in order to use the machine safely. Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines. Read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

•  Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used. Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions. If you carry out any operation, inspection, or maintenance under conditions that are not described in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety. In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actions described in this manual.
• Improper operation and maintenance of the machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death. If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owner together with the machine. Always keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual in the location shown on the right so that all relevant personnel can read it at any time. Storage location for the Operation and Maintenance Manual: Pocket (1) at rear of operator’s seat If this manual is lost or damaged, contact your distributor immediately to arrange for its replacement.
• For details regarding the machine serial No. you will need to provide your Komatsu distributor, see “TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR (PAGE 1-7)”. This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of measurement. For reference, units that have been used in the past are given in ( ). The explanations, values, and illustrations in this manual have been prepared based on the latest information available as of the date of its publication.
• Continuing improvements in the design of this machine may lead to additional changes that are not reflected in this manual. Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the latest available information concerning your machine or with questions regarding information contained in this manual.
• The numbers in circles in the illustrations correspond to the numbers in ( ) in the text. (For example:1 → (1)) Komatsu delivers machines that comply with all applicable regulations and standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in another country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications that are necessary for use in your country. If there is any question about whether your product complies with the applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor before operating the machine.

KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA500-6 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SN 55529 AND UP – PDF DOWNLOAD:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Komatsu Wheel Loader WA500-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

COVER
.........................................................................................  1
FOREWORD
......................................................................................  2
	BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL.................................................................  3
	SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................  4
	INTRODUCTION...............................................................................  5
		FRONT/REAR, LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS OF MACHINE...........................................  5
		VISIBILITY FROM OPERATOR'S SEAT........................................................  6
	NECESSARY INFORMATION......................................................................  7
		PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)/MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE...........................  7
		EPA REGULATIONS, ENGINE NUMBER PLATE...................................................  7
		POSITION OF SERVICE METER..............................................................  8
		TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR..............................................  8
	CONTENTS...................................................................................  9
SAFETY
........................................................................................ 12
	SAFETY..................................................................................... 13
	SAFETY LABELS.............................................................................. 16
		LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS.............................................................. 16
		SAFETY LABELS.......................................................................... 17
	GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.................................... 23
		PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION.................................................. 23
		PREPARATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION........................................................ 23
		FIRE PREVENTION........................................................................ 25
		PRECAUTIONS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE............................................. 26
		DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN ARTICULATING PORTION.............................................. 29
		PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES........................................... 29
		UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION.............................................................. 29
		PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS......................................... 29
		PRECAUTIONS WHEN RUNNING ENGINE INSIDE BUILDING........................................ 30
	PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION.................................................................. 31
		PRECAUTIONS FOR JOBSITE................................................................ 31
		STARTING ENGINE........................................................................ 33
		OPERATION.............................................................................. 36
		TRANSPORTATION......................................................................... 42
		TOWING................................................................................. 43
	PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE................................................................ 44
		PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 44
		PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 49
		TIRES.................................................................................. 54
OPERATION
..................................................................................... 56
	GENERAL VIEW............................................................................... 57
		GENERAL VIEW OF MACHINE................................................................ 57
		GENERAL VIEW OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES.................................................... 58
	EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS.................................................................. 63
		MACHINE MONITOR........................................................................ 63
		SWITCHES(1)............................................................................104
		CONTROL LEVERS, PEDALS.................................................................124
		STEERING TILT LOCK LEVER...............................................................131
		CAP WITH LOCK..........................................................................132
		FRAME LOCK BAR.........................................................................134
		TOWING PIN.............................................................................135
		BACKUP ALARM...........................................................................135
		OPENING, CLOSING CAB DOORS, WINDOWS....................................................136
		HANDLING CAB WIPER.....................................................................138
		DUST INDICATOR.........................................................................138
		FUSE...................................................................................139
		SLOW BLOW FUSE.........................................................................141
		POWER OUTLET...........................................................................141
		CAR RADIO..............................................................................142
		AIR CONDITIONER........................................................................148
	OPERATION..................................................................................153
		CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ADJUST...................................................153
		STARTING ENGINE........................................................................172
		OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING ENGINE............................................174
		STOPPING ENGINE........................................................................176
		CHECK AFTER STOPPING ENGINE............................................................176
		MOVING THE MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL, SPEED), STOPPING THE MACHINE..........................177
		TURNING................................................................................187
		OPERATION OF WORK EQUIPMENT............................................................188
		SEMI AUTO DIGGING OPERATIONS...........................................................190
		REMOTE POSITIONER......................................................................191
		WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER.......................................................193
		PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION..............................................................213
		REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE BUCKET.................................................215
		PARKING MACHINE........................................................................218
		CHECKS AFTER COMPLETION OF OPERATION...................................................220
		LOCKING................................................................................220
		HANDLING THE TIRES.....................................................................221
	TRANSPORTATION.............................................................................224
		TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE...............................................................224
		LOADING, UNLOADING WORK WITH TRAILERS..................................................224
		METHOD OF LIFTING MACHINE..............................................................228
	COLD WEATHER OPERATION.....................................................................230
		PRECAUTIONS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE........................................................230
		PRECAUTIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK...................................................231
		AFTER COLD WEATHER.....................................................................231
		WARMING-UP OPERATION FOR STEERING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT IN COLD WEATHER....................232
	LONG-TERM STORAGE..........................................................................233
		BEFORE STORAGE.........................................................................233
		DURING STORAGE.........................................................................233
		AFTER STORAGE..........................................................................233
	TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................234
		WHEN MACHINE RUNS OUT OF FUEL..........................................................234
		METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE...............................................................235
		IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED...............................................................239
		METHOD FOR LOWERING WORK EQUIPMENT WHEN ENGINE HAS STOPPED.............................243
		OTHER TROUBLE..........................................................................244
MAINTENANCE
...................................................................................248
	GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE......................................................................249
	OUTLINES OF SERVICE........................................................................251
		HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC.................................251
		OUTLINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM.............................................................254
	WEAR PARTS.................................................................................255
		WEAR PARTS LIST........................................................................255
	RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT...................................................257
		USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE...................258
		RECOMMENDED BRANDS, RECOMMENDED QUALITY FOR PRODUCTS OTHER THAN KOMATSU GENUINE OIL....259
	STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS.............................................260
		TORQUE LIST............................................................................260
	PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS..............................................261
		SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS..................................................................262
	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART.................................................................263
		MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART.............................................................263
	SERVICE PROCEDURE..........................................................................265
		INITIAL 10 HOURS SERVICE (SERVICE FOR FIRST 50 HOURS ON NEW MACHINE)...................265
		INITIAL 250 HOURS SERVICE..............................................................265
		WHEN REQUIRED..........................................................................266
		CHECK BEFORE STARTING..................................................................290
		EVERY 50 HOURS SERVICE.................................................................291
		EVERY 100 HOURS SERVICE................................................................292
		EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE................................................................296
		EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE................................................................303
		EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................307
		EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................315
		EVERY 4000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................321
		EVERY 8000 HOURS SERVICE...............................................................325
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................................326
	SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................327
ATTACHMENTS, OPTIONS
..........................................................................330
	HANDLING LOAD METER........................................................................331
		OUTLINE OF LOAD METER..................................................................331
		PRINCIPLE OF LOAD METER MEASUREMENT....................................................333
		POINTS TO REMEMBER TO ENSURE HIGH ACCURACY.............................................335
		USING LOAD METER.......................................................................337
	HANDLING JOYSTICK STEERING SYSTEM..........................................................365
		EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS..............................................................365
		STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF JOYSTICK STEERING............................................369
		GETTING IN OR OUT OF OPERATOR'S CAB....................................................370
		ADJUSTMENT OF JOYSTICK CONSOLE.........................................................371
		PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING WITH JOYSTICK.................................................375
		OPERATION METHOD OF JOYSTICK STEERING SYSTEM...........................................375
	HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX....................................................378
		BASIC PRECAUTIONS......................................................................378
INDEX..........................................................................................380

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