Komatsu PC16R-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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3.7 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.7.1 IF FUEL RUNS OUT COMPLETELY
Before starting the engine after running out of fuel, refuel and bleed the fuel system.
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For details on the bleeding procedure, see "4.9.6.b CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE" - " BLEEDING
THE FUEL CIRCUIT".
3.7.2 OCCURRENCES THAT ARE NOT FAILURES
Pay attention to the following occurrences, that are not consid-
ered failures:
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When the arm is retracted and the work equipment is lowered
with no load, the arm speed drops momentarily according to the
more or less vertical position of the arm itself.
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When the bucket is folded and the work equipment is lowered
with no load, the bucket speed drops momentarily according to
the more or less horizontal position of the bucket teeth.
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When the swing is operated or locked, the brake valve emits a
noise.
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When the machine travels down a steep slope at low speed, the
travel motor brake valve emits a noise.
3.7.3 REMOVING THE MACHINE
WARNING
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When removing the machine, use a metal cable suitable for
the weight of the machine to be removed.
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Do not apply sudden loads to the cable.
When the machine is stuck in mud and cannot get out with its own
power, or in case of failure, before removing it pass a metal cable
around the central part of the undercarriage, as shown in the
diagram on the right.
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Position wooden blocks between the metal cable and the
machine body, in order to prevent the cable from damaging the
body itself.
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