REMARK
If the engine controller cannot correctly receive the signal for the amount that the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed, the centralized warning lamp lights up, the alarm buzzer sounds intermittently, the engine system cau-
tion lamp lights up and action level “L03” is displayed on the machine monitor.
PHENOMENA AND ACTIONS FOR ENGINE RELATED PARTS
• For the remedies indicated with (*) in the remedy column, always contact your Komatsu distributor.
• In cases of problems or causes which are not listed below, ask your Komatsu distributor for repairs.
Problem
Main causes
Remedy
Engine oil pressure caution lamp
lights up.
Insufficient oil in oil pan
Add oil to specified level. See
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING.
Improper oil is used (viscosity is im-
proper)
Replace oil. See METHOD FOR
USING FUEL, COOLANT AND
LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE and
RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOL-
ANT, AND LUBRICANT.
Clogged oil filter cartridge
Replace cartridge. See EVERY
500 HOURS MAINTENANCE.
Oil leakage due to improper tighten-
ing or breakage of oil pan, pipe joint.
Check, repair. (*)
Disconnected, broken wiring to sen-
sor
Repair, connect wiring. (*)
Steam spurts out from the radiator
sub-tank (pressure valve).
Lowered coolant level, leakage of
coolant
Check, add coolant. See
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING.
The coolant level caution lamp lights
up and the machine monitor displays
low coolant level as L01.
Dirt or scale accumulated in cooling
system
Change coolant, clean inside of
cooling system. See WHEN RE-
QUIRED.
Indicator of engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in red range. (Engine
coolant temperature caution lamp
lights up.)
Clogged radiator fins or damaged fin Clean or repair. See EVERY 500
HOURS MAINTENANCE.
Defective coolant temperature gauge Replace coolant temperature
gauge. (*)
Defective thermostat
Replace thermostat. (*)
Defective sealing of thermostat
Replace thermostat seal. (*)
Loose radiator filler cap
Tighten or replace cap.
Disconnected, broken wiring to sen-
sor
Repair, connect wiring. (*)
Indicator of engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge stays at lowest position
and does not rise.
Defective coolant temperature gauge Replace coolant temperature
gauge. (*)
Defective thermostat
Replace thermostat. (*)
OPERATION
TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
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