Check Gas Spring - Komatsu PC220LC -8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE

CHECK GAS SPRING

The gas spring is charged with high-pressure nitrogen gas, so mistaken operation may cause an explosion, which will lead to
serious injury or damage. When handling the gas spring, always do as follows.
Do not disassemble the gas spring.
Do not bring it near flame or dispose of it in fire.
Do not make holes in it or weld it.
Do not hit it, roll it, or subject it to any impact.
When disposing of the gas spring, the gas must be released. Please contact your Komatsu distributor to have this work carried
out.
The gas springs are located at the engine hood (left, right: two places) and the cab roof (left, right: two places).
In the following cases, please ask your Komatsu distributor to carry
out inspection, repair, and replacement.
When the engine hood or cab ro of window cannot be opened
with light effort.
When the engine hood or cab roof window do not stay open.
When oil or gas is found to be leaking from the gas spring.
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