Komatsu D475A-8E0 Bulldozer Operation and Maintenance Manual (EENAM03953)

Komatsu D475A-8E0 Bulldozer Operation and Maintenance Manual (EENAM03953)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 574

File Size: 86.71 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Komatsu

Model: D475A-8E0 Bulldozer

Book No: EENAM03953

Type of Document: Operation and Maintenance Manual

Categories: Komatsu PDF, PDF

$ 40

Komatsu D475A-8E0 Bulldozer Operation and Maintenance Manual (EENAM03953)

This manual is what I’d keep in the cab or shop office for a D475A-8E0 that’s pushing heavy overburden or ripping in a hard rock pit all day. It helps you set a sane maintenance rhythm so the dozer stays predictable under load and you’re not guessing when to grease, inspect, or adjust. Say the operator reports the blade won’t hold grade and the machine feels “loose” in rough ground—this is where I’d go to trace through the recommended checks, verify what to look at first, and decide if it’s a quick adjustment or downtime is needed.

Applications & Use Cases

Plan daily, weekly, and seasonal checks to keep the machine ready for long production shifts.
Trace early signs of undercarriage wear before it starts eating sprockets and idlers.
Inspect and test hydraulic functions when blade or ripper response gets sluggish.
Verify proper startup, shutdown, and warm-up routines in extreme heat or cold.
Route basic troubleshooting steps to isolate operator issues from real mechanical faults.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet in the cab?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use digitally; you can zoom diagrams and search terms while the machine is parked.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it for the shop?

A: I’d print the inspection and service checklists so techs can mark items off and leave records with the machine.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s lockout, support, and pressure-release instructions before putting tools on the machine.

📘 Show Index

Komatsu D475A-8E0 Bulldozer Index:

Foreword
- Table of Contents
- KOMATSU Machine Operator Privacy Policy
- Foreword
  - Safety Information
  - Noise
  - Vibration Level
  - Introduction
  - Engine Technology to Conform Exhaust Gas Emission
  - Product Information
  - Abbreviation List
  - Serial Plate
  - Declaration of Conformity
Safety
- Safety Labels
- General Precautions Common to Operation and Maintenance
  - Precautions Before Starting Operation
  - Preparations for Safe Operation
  - Actions if Fire Occurs
  - Precautions to Prevent Fire
  - Precautions When You Get on or Off Machine
  - Precautions for Machine and Jobsite
- Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions for Jobsite
  - Start Engine
  - Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions for Transportation
  - Precautions for Towing
- Precautions for Maintenance
  - Precautions Before You Start Inspection and Maintenance
  - Precautions for Check and Maintenance
Operation
- General View
  - Names of Machine Equipment
  - Control Levers and Pedals
- Explanation of Components
  - Machine Monitor Equipment
  - Switches
  - Control Levers and Pedals
  - Other Equipment
- Machine Operations and Controls
  - Checks and Adjustment Before You Start Engine
  - How to Start Engine
  - Operations and Checks After You Start Engine
  - How to Stop Engine
  - How to Start Machine (Travel FORWARD and REVERSE) and Stop Machine
  - How to Shift Gears
  - How to Switch Between FORWARD and REVERSE
  - Steer Machine
  - Recommended Working Modes for Works
  - Precautions for Operation
  - Precautions When You Work on Slope
  - Precautions When You Use Brake
  - Do Not Open Door While You Operate Machine
  - Do Not Change CAB Glass in Any Way that Will Block the View
  - Precautions for Floating Operation
  - Precautions for Blind Areas Caused by CAB and ROPS Structures
  - Recommended Applications
  - Good Use of Ripper
  - How to Operate Ripping Work
  - How to Adjust Work Equipment
  - Tips for Longer Undercarriage Life
  - How to Park Machine
  - How to Examine After You Complete Work
  - Lock
- Handle Air Conditioner
  - Explanation of Air Conditioner Components
  - Operate Air Conditioner
- Handle Radio
  - Explanation of Radio Equipment
  - How to Operate Radio
  - Radio Setting
- Antenna
- Transportation
  - Travel on Road
  - Precautions When You Transport Machine
  - Transportation
  - Remove CAB
  - Load onto and Unload from a Trailer
  - How to Lift Machine
- Cold Weather Operation
  - Cold Weather Operation Information
  - Precautions After Daily Work Ends in Cold Weather
  - After Cold Weather Season
- Precautions for Long-Term Storage
  - Prepare for Long-Term Storage
  - Maintenance During Long-Term Storage
  - Start Machine After Long-Term Storage
- Troubles and Procedures
  - Procedures When You Run Out of Fuel
  - Precautions When You Tow Machine
  - Precautions for Discharged Battery
  - Other Trouble
Maintenance
- Precautions for Maintenance
  - Examine Service Meter Reading
  - Komatsu Genuine Replacement Parts
  - Komatsu Genuine Lubricants
  - Always Use Clean Washer Fluid
  - Clean Lubricants
  - Check Drained Oil and Used Filter
  - Precautions When You Refill Oil or Fuel
  - Precautions for Welding
  - Do Not Drop Things Inside Machine
  - Precautions for KDPF
  - Dusty Jobsites
  - Avoid Mixing Oil
  - Lock Inspection Covers
  - Precautions When You Open and Close Engine Side Cover
  - Bleed Air from Hydraulic System
  - Precautions When You Install Hydraulic Hoses
  - Checks After Inspection and Maintenance
  - Select Fuel and Lubricants by Ambient Temperature
- Outline of Maintenance
  - Handle Oil, Fuel, Coolant, and Do Oil Clinic
  - Electrical Components
  - Handle Hydraulic Components
- Standard Tightening Torque for Bolts and Nuts
- Maintenance Schedule
  - Maintenance Schedule Table
  - Maintenance Interval When Diesel Fuel Mixed with Bio-Fuel is Used
- Maintenance Procedure
  - Initial 250 Hours Maintenance (Only After the First 250 Hours)
  - When Required
  - How to Examine Before You Start Operation
  - Every 250 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 500 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 1000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 2000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 4000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 4500 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 8000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 9000 Hours Maintenance
Specifications
- Specifications
Attachments and Options
- General Precautions
  - Precautions for Safety
- Attachments and Options
  - Track Shoes Selection
- Procedure to Select Ripper Point
- Handle External Power Supply Engine Preheater
  - Install External Power Supply System for External Power Supply Engine Preheater
  - Make External Power Supply Cable
  - Install External Power Supply System
  - How to Start Engine in Cold Weather
- How to Use Dual Tilt Dozer Effectively
  - Blade State
  - Dozing Work
- Handle Hydraulic Type Ladder
  - Procedure to Operate Hydraulic Type Ladder
  - Procedures If Machine Does Not Move by Failure
  - When Required
  - Every 1000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 4000 Hours Maintenance
- Machine with Mining Specification
  - General Precautions Common to Operation and Maintenance
  - Switches
  - System Operating Lamp
  - Examine Before You Start Operation
  - KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis)
  - When Required
  - Every 250 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 500 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 1000 Hours Maintenance
  - Every 2000 Hours Maintenance
  - Consumable Parts
Replacement Parts
- Defined Life Parts
  - Defined Life Parts List
- Consumable Parts
  - Consumable Parts List
- Recommended Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricant
  - Lubrication Chart
  - How to Use Fuel, Coolant and Lubricants by Ambient Temperature
  - Recommended Brands and Qualities Other Than Komatsu Genuine Oils
INDEX