OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
219
ENGINE
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( ) Always contact your Komatsu distributor when dealing with
these items.
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In cases of abnormalities or causes which are not listed
below, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs.
Problem
Main causes
Remedy
Engine oil pressure monitor lights
up
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Engine oil pan oil level is low
(sucking in air)
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Clogged oil filter cartridge
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Defective tightening of oil pipe,
pipe joint, oil leakage from dam-
aged point
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Defective engine oil pressure
sensor
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Defective monitor
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Add oil to specified level, see
CHECK BEFORE STARTING
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Replace cartridge, see EVERY
500 HOURS SERVICE
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(Check, repair)
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(Replace sensor)
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•
Replace)
Steam spurts out from top of radia-
tor (pressure valve)
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Cooling water level low, leakage
of water
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Loose fan belt
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Dirt or scale accumulated in
cooling system
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Check, add water, repair, see
CHECK BEFORE STARTING
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Check fan belt tension, adjust,
replace
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Change coolant, flush inside of
cooling system, see WHEN
REQUIRED
Radiator water level monitor lights
up
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Clogged radiator fins or dam-
aged fins
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Defective thermostat
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Loose radiator filler cap (high-
altitude operations)
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Defective water level sensor
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Defective monitor
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Clean or repair, see EVERY 500
HOURS SERVICE
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(Replace thermostat)
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Tighten cap or replace packing
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(Replace sensor)
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(Replace sensor)
Engine does not start when starting
motor is turned
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Lack of fuel
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Air in fuel system
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Defective fuel injection pump or
defective nozzle
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Starting motor cranks engine
sluggishly
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Preheating monitor does not
light up
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Defective compression
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Defective valve clearance
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Add fuel, see CHECK BEFORE
STARTING
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Repair place where air is sucked
in, see EVERY 500 HOURS
SERVICE
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(Replace pump or nozzle)
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See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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(Adjust valve clearance)
Exhaust gas is white or blue
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Too much oil in oil pan
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Improper fuel
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Set oil to specified level, see
CHECK BEFORE STARTING
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Change to specified fuel
Summary of Contents for PW160-7K Series
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Page 3: ...3 FOREWORD ...
Page 14: ...LOCATIONS OF PLATES TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO AND DISTRIBUTOR FOREWORD 14 ...
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Page 304: ...SERVICE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE 304 ...
Page 305: ...305 SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 307: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 307 1 PIECE BOOM ...
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