Komatsu PC500LC-8R Hydraulic Excavator Index:

CONTENTS
FOREWORD 1- 1
READ THIS MANUAL 1- 2
SAFETY INFORMATION 1- 3
INTRODUCTION 1- 4
USE OF MACHINE 1- 4
DIRECTIONS OF MACHINE 1- 4
VISIBILITY FROM OPERATOR’S SEAT 1- 5
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE 1- 6
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1- 7
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)/MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE 1- 7
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE AND ITS LOCATION 1- 7
SERVICE METER LOCATION 1- 8
YOUR MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR 1- 8
SAFETY 2- 1
SAFETY 2- 2
SAFETY LABELS 2- 5
LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS 2- 5
SAFETY LABELS 2- 6
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2- 13
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION 2- 13
PREPARATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION 2- 13
FIRE PREVENTION 2- 15
PRECAUTIONS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE 2- 16
DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN WORK EQUIPMENT 2- 18
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES 2- 18
PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING, FLYING, INTRUDING OBJECTS 2- 19
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION 2- 20
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS 2- 20
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO CAB GLASS 2- 20
PRECAUTIONS WHEN RUNNING ENGINE INSIDE BUILDING 2- 20
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2- 21
PRECAUTIONS FOR JOBSITE 2- 21
STARTING ENGINE 2- 23
OPERATION 2- 25
TRANSPORTATION 2- 33
TOWING 2- 34
LIFTING OBJECTS WITH BUCKET 2- 35
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 2- 36
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2- 36
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2- 40
OPERATION 3- 1
MACHINE VIEW ILLUSTRATIONS 3- 2
OVERALL MACHINE VIEW 3- 2
CONTROLS AND GAUGES 3- 3
DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES 3- 5
MONITORING SYSTEM 3- 5
SWITCHES 3- 70
CONTROL LEVERS AND PEDALS 3- 75
SUN ROOF 3- 78

WINDSHIELD 3- 78
EMERGENCY ESCAPE HAMMER 3- 84
DOOR LOCK 3- 84
CAP WITH LOCK 3- 85
DRINK BOX 3- 87
MAGAZINE BOX 3- 87
ASHTRAY 3- 87
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS 3- 88
RADIO 3-101
AUXILIARY ELECTRIC POWER 3-110
FUSE 3-111
FUSIBLE LINK 3-112
CONTROLLER 3-112
TOOL BOX 3-113
GREASE PUMP HOLDER 3-113
FIRE EXTINGUISHER 3-113
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS 3-114
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 3-114
STARTING ENGINE 3-134
AFTER STARTING ENGINE 3-137
STOPPING THE ENGINE 3-149
MACHINE OPERATION 3-150
STEERING THE MACHINE 3-154
SWINGING 3-156
WORK EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 3-157
WORKING MODE 3-159
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS 3-161
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION 3-166
TRAVELING ON SLOPES 3-168
ESCAPE FROM MUD 3-170
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS 3-171
BUCKET REPLACEMENT 3-172
PARKING MACHINE 3-174
MACHINE INSPECTION AFTER DAILY WORK 3-175
LOCKING 3-176
TRANSPORTATION 3-177
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE 3-177
LOADING AND UNLOADING WITH TRAILER 3-178
LIFTING MACHINE 3-189
TRANSPORTATION POSTURE 3-191
PROCEDURE FOR INCREASING OR REDUCING TRACK FRAME GAUGE 3-194
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 3-196
COLD WEATHER OPERATION INFORMATION 3-196
AFTER DAILY WORK COMPLETION 3-198
AFTER COLD WEATHER SEASON 3-198
LONG TERM STORAGE 3-199
BEFORE STORAGE 3-199
DURING STORAGE 3-199
AFTER STORAGE 3-200
STARTING MACHINE AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE 3-200

TROUBLES AND ACTIONS 3-201
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL 3-201
PHENOMENA THAT ARE NOT FAILURES 3-201
TOWING THE MACHINE 3-202
LIGHTWEIGHT TOWING HOLE 3-203
SEVERE JOB CONDITION 3-203
DISCHARGED BATTERY 3-204
OTHER TROUBLE 3-208
MAINTENANCE 4- 1
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 4- 2
OUTLINE OF SERVICE 4- 5
HANDLING OIL, FUEL, COOLANT, AND PERFORMING OIL CLINIC 4- 5
ELECTRIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4- 10
WEAR PARTS 4- 11
WEAR PARTS LIST 4- 11
RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT 4- 12
LUBRICATION STANDARD CHART 4- 16
RECOMMENDED BRANDS, RECOMMENDED QUALITY FOR PRODUCTS OTHER THAN
KOMATSU GENUINE OIL 4- 16
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 4- 17
TIGHTENING TORQUE LIST 4- 17
DEFINED LIFE PARTS 4- 18
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 4- 20
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART 4- 20
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL FOR HYDRAULIC BREAKER 4- 22
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4- 23
INITIAL 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE (ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 1000 HOURS) 4- 23
WHEN REQUIRED 4- 24
CHECK BEFORE STARTING 4- 53
EVERY 50 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 54
EVERY 100 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 56
EVERY 250 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 57
EVERY 500 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 62
EVERY 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 74
EVERY 2000 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 80
EVERY 4000 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 87
EVERY 5000 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 90
EVERY 8000 HOURS MAINTENANCE 4- 92
SPECIFICATIONS 5- 1
SPECIFICATIONS 5- 2
ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS 6- 1
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY 6- 2
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SELECTING 6- 2
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY 6- 2
PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING 6- 2
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING 6- 2
BUCKET WITH HOOK 6- 3
HOOK CONDITION 6- 3
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS 6- 3
MACHINE READY FOR ATTACHMENT 6- 4

LOCATIONS 6- 4
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 6- 8
ATTACHMENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 6- 13
ATTACHMENT OPERATIONS 6- 17
LONG TERM STORAGE 6- 18
SPECIFICATIONS 6- 18
ATTACHMENT GUIDE 6- 19
ATTACHMENT COMBINATIONS 6- 19
TRACK SHOES SELECTION 6- 20
RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENT OPERATIONS 6- 21
HYDRAULIC BREAKER 6- 21
HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX 6- 26
BASIC PRECAUTIONS 6- 26
INDEX 7- 1
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