TROUBLESHOOTING
CHASSIS
( ) Always contact your Komatsu distributor when dealing with
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these items.
In cases of abnormalities or causes which are not listed
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below, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs.
Problem
Speed of travel, swing, boom, arm,
bucket is slow
Pump generates abnormal noise
(sucking in air)
Excessive rise in hydraulic oil tem-
perature
Bucket rises slowly, does not rise
Does not swing
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Main causes
Lack of hydraulic oil
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Clogged element in hydraulic
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tank strainer, lack of oil
Loose fan belt
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Dirty oil cooler
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Lack of hydraulic oil
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Lack of hydraulic oil
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Mechanical swing lock engaged
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Control lever lock ON
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Remedy
Add oil to specified level, see
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CHECK BEFORE STARTING
Clean, see EVERY 2000
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HOURS SERVICE
Check fan belt tension, replace
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Clean, see EVERY 500 HOURS
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SERVICE
Add oil to specified level, see
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CHECK BEFORE STARTING
Add oil to specified level,
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CHECK BEFORE STARTING
Release mechanical swing lock
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Turn OFF control lever lock
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switch
OPERATION