Komatsu PC210LC-10 DEMOLITION BASE SPEC. Manual

CEAM026502
Operation&Maintenance
Manual
PC210LC -10
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
SERIAL NUMBERS PC210LC-10 A10001 and up
ENGINE 6D107E-2
This material is proprietary to Komatsu America Corp. and is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed except in
accordance with written authorization from Komatsu America Corp.
It is our policy to improve our products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to make
changes or improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to install such changes on products sold
previously.
Due to this continuous program of research and development, revisions may be made to this publication. It is
recommended that customers contact their distributor for information on the latest revision.
Copyright 2016 Komatsu
Printed in U.S.A.
Komatsu America Corp.
March 2016

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INTRODUCTION
PC210LC-10 0-1
INTRODUCTION 0
PC210LC-10
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INTRODUCTION
0-2 PC210LC-10
FORWARD
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: magazine
box on the left side of the operator's seat.
If this manual is lost or damaged, contact and tell your distributor about the machine model name and the serial No. immedi-
ately to arrange for its replacement. For details regarding the machine model name and the serial No., see the machine serial
No. plate. In order to arrange the proper Operation and Maintenance Manual, you will need to provide the machine model
name and the serial No. to your Komatsu distributor.
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: B - (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 neces-
sary 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.
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INTRODUCTION
PC210LC-10 0-3
SAFETY INFORMATION
To enable you to use the machine safely, and to prevent injury to operators, service personnel or bystanders, the precautions
and warnings included in this manual and the safety signs attached to the machine must always be observed.
To identify important safety messages in the manual and on the machine labels, the following signal words are used.
The "Safety Alert Symbol" identifies important safety messages on machines, in manuals, and elsewhere. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the risk of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
This signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
The following signal words are used to alert you to information that must be followed to avoid damage to the
machine.
Remark
This word is used for information that is useful to know.
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP. cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard in operation and
maintenance. Therefore the safety message in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
If any procedures or actions not specifically recommended or allowed in this manual are used, you must be sure that you and
others can do such procedures and actions safely and without damaging the machine. If you are unsure about the safety of
some procedures, contact your local distributor or KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
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0-4 PC210LC-10
SAFETY LABELS
Safety labels are affixed to the machine to inform the operator or maintenance worker on the spot when carrying out 
operation or maintenance of the machine that may involve hazard.
This machine uses "Safety labels using words" and "Safety labels using pictograms" to indicate safety procedures.
Example of safety label using words
Safety labels using pictogram
Safety pictograms use a picture to express a level of hazardous 
condition equivalent to the signal word. These safety pictograms use
pictures in order to let the operator or maintenance worker 
understand the level and type of hazardous condition at all times.
Safety pictograms show the type of hazardous condition at the top or
left side, and the method of avoiding the hazardous condition at the
bottom or right side. In addition, the type of hazardous condition is
displayed inside a triangle and the method of avoiding the hazardous
condition is shown inside a circle.
Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard in operation and maintenance.
Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions.
If any procedures or actions not specifically recommended or allowed in this manual are used, it is your responsibility to
take the necessary steps to ensure safety.
In no event should you engage in prohibited uses or actions described in this manual.
The explanations, values, and illustrations in this manual were prepared based on the latest information available at that
time. Continuing improvements in the design of this machine can lead to changes in detail which may not be reflected in
this manual. Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the latest available information of your machine or for
questions regarding information in this manual.
The numbers in illustrations correspond to the numbers in (_) in the text. (For example: b - (1))
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PC210LC-10 0-5
INTRODUCTION
This Komatsu machine is designed to be used mainly for the following work:
•Digging work
•Leveling work
•Ditching work
•Loading work
•Demolition work
See “RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS” on page 2-199 for further details.
DIRECTIONS OF MACHINE
In this manual, the terms front, rear, left, and right refer to the travel direction as seen from the operator's seat when the 
operator's seat is facing the front and the sprocket is at the rear of the machine.
VISIBILITY FROM OPERATOR’S SEAT
This machine complies with the visibility standard (ISO5006). This machine maintains a close visibility of a height of 1.5 m 
(4 ft 11 in) at a point 1 m (3 ft 3 in) away from the outside surface of the machine, and a visibility for a circumference of 12 m
(39 ft 4 in).
Structure to Protect the Operator
This machine is equipped with a structure to protect the operator (ROPS) conforming to ISO12117-2.
(A) Front (C) Left (E) Operator’s Seat
(B) Rear (D) Right (F) Sprocket
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0-6 PC210LC-10
BREAKING-IN THE NEW MACHINE
Remark
Your Komatsu machine has been thoroughly adjusted and tested before shipment from the factory. However,
operating the machine under full load before breaking the machine in can adversely affect the performance
and shorten the machine life.
Be sure to break in the machine for the initial 100 hours (as indicated on the service meter).
Make sure that you fully understand the content of this manual, and pay careful attention to the following points when 
breaking in the machine.
•Run the engine at idle for 15 seconds after starting it. During this time, do not operate the control levers or fuel control
dial.
•Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up.
•Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds.
•Immediately after starting the engine, avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, unnecessary sudden stops, and sudden
changes in direction.
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PC210LC-10 0-7
PRODUCT INFORMATION
When requesting service or ordering replacement parts, please inform your Komatsu distributor of the following items.
Product Identification Number (PIN)/Machine Serial No. Plate
On the bottom right of the operator's cab
The design of the nameplate differs according to the territory.
EPA* Regulations, Engine Number Plate
On the upper side of the engine cylinder head cover.
*EPA: Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.A.
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0-8 PC210LC-10
SERVICE METER LOCATION
On top of the machine monitor.
YOUR MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR
ENGINE ACRONYMS
Machine serial No.
Engine serial No.
Product identification number
(PIN)
Distributor name
Address
Service Personnel
Phone/Fax
Acronym Stands for
KDPF Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter
KVGT Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbo
KCCV Komatsu Closed Crankcase Ventilation
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