Komatsu Hydraulic Excavator Pc170lc 10 Shop Manual

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HYDRAULIC PC170LC -10

EXCAVATOR
SERIAL NUMBERS 30001 and up

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SHOP MANUAL

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
PC170LC-10
Model Serial Number

PC170LC-10 30001 and up

00 Index and foreword

1 00 Index and foreword

PC170LC-10 00-1
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Index (ALL-0310-001-A-00-A)
00 Index and foreword ....................................................................................................................... 00-1
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 00-2
Foreword, safety and general information ................................................................................... 00-13
Important safety notice ....................................................................................................... 00-13
How to read the shop manual.............................................................................................. 00-20
Explanation of terms for maintenance standard .................................................................... 00-22
Handling equipment of fuel system devices .......................................................................... 00-24
Handling of intake system parts........................................................................................... 00-25
Handling of hydraulic equipment.......................................................................................... 00-26
Method of disconnecting and connecting of push-pull type coupler ......................................... 00-28
Handling of electrical equipment.......................................................................................... 00-31
How to read electric wire code............................................................................................. 00-39
Precautions when performing operation ............................................................................... 00-42
Practical use of KOMTRAX ................................................................................................. 00-47
Standard tightening torque table.......................................................................................... 00-48
List of abbreviation ............................................................................................................. 00-54
Conversion table ................................................................................................................ 00-59
01 Specification................................................................................................................................. 01-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 01-2
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 01-3
Specification drawing ........................................................................................................... 01-3
Working range drawings ....................................................................................................... 01-4
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 01-5
Weight table ........................................................................................................................ 01-8
Table of fuel, coolant, and lubricants ...................................................................................... 01-9
10 Structure and function ................................................................................................................... 10-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 10-2
Engine and cooling system .......................................................................................................... 10-3
Engine related parts ............................................................................................................. 10-3
VFT .................................................................................................................................... 10-5
EGR system piping drawing .................................................................................................. 10-9
EGR system circuit diagram ................................................................................................ 10-11
EGR valve......................................................................................................................... 10-12
EGR cooler........................................................................................................................ 10-14
KCCV layout drawing ......................................................................................................... 10-16
KCCV ventilator ................................................................................................................. 10-19
KDOC muffler .................................................................................................................... 10-21
Cooling system .................................................................................................................. 10-23
Power train............................................................................................................................... 10-25
Power train system............................................................................................................. 10-25
Swing circle ....................................................................................................................... 10-27
Swing machinery ............................................................................................................... 10-28
Final drive ......................................................................................................................... 10-30
Undercarriage and frame........................................................................................................... 10-32
Track frame and idler cushion ............................................................................................. 10-32
Hydraulic system ...................................................................................................................... 10-34
Hydraulic component layout ................................................................................................ 10-34
Valve control...................................................................................................................... 10-37
Hydraulic tank.................................................................................................................... 10-39
CLSS ................................................................................................................................ 10-41
Main pump ........................................................................................................................ 10-45
Control valve ..................................................................................................................... 10-71
Swing motor .................................................................................................................... 10-119
Travel motor .................................................................................................................... 10-121
PPC valve ....................................................................................................................... 10-136
Solenoid valve ................................................................................................................. 10-158
Attachment circuit selector valve (for high pressure circuit) .................................................. 10-162

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Attachment circuit selector valve (for low pressure circuit).................................................... 10-164

Center swivel joint ............................................................................................................ 10-167
Accumulator .................................................................................................................... 10-169
Work equipment ..................................................................................................................... 10-170
Work equipment............................................................................................................... 10-170
Work equipment shim....................................................................................................... 10-171
Bucket play adjustment shim............................................................................................. 10-172
Cab and its attachments .......................................................................................................... 10-173
Cab mount and cab tipping stopper ................................................................................... 10-173
ROPS cab ....................................................................................................................... 10-174
Electrical system .................................................................................................................... 10-175
Electrical control system ................................................................................................... 10-175
Machine monitor system ................................................................................................... 10-220
KOMTRAX system ........................................................................................................... 10-242
Sensor ............................................................................................................................ 10-245
20 Standard value tables.................................................................................................................... 20-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 20-2
Standard service value table........................................................................................................ 20-3
Standard value table for engine ............................................................................................. 20-3
Standard value table for machine .......................................................................................... 20-5
Standard value table for electrical system............................................................................. 20-19
30 Testing and adjusting .................................................................................................................... 30-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 30-2
Related information on testing and adjusting ................................................................................. 30-3
Tools for testing and adjusting ............................................................................................... 30-3
Sketch of tools for testing and adjusting ................................................................................. 30-6
Engine and cooling system .......................................................................................................... 30-7
Testing engine speed ........................................................................................................... 30-7
Testing boost pressure ......................................................................................................... 30-8
Testing exhaust gas color ................................................................................................... 30-10
Testing and adjusting valve clearance .................................................................................. 30-11
Testing compression pressure............................................................................................. 30-14
Testing blowby pressure ..................................................................................................... 30-18
Testing engine oil pressure ................................................................................................. 30-19
Testing fuel pressure .......................................................................................................... 30-20
Testing fuel discharge, return and leakage............................................................................ 30-25
Bleeding air from fuel system .............................................................................................. 30-30
Testing fuel circuit for leakage ............................................................................................. 30-32
Handling cylinder cutout mode operation.............................................................................. 30-33
Handling no-injection cranking operation.............................................................................. 30-34
Checking and adjusting air conditioner compressor belt tension ............................................. 30-35
Replacing fan belt .............................................................................................................. 30-36
Power train............................................................................................................................... 30-37
Testing swing circle bearing clearance ................................................................................. 30-37
Undercarriage and frame........................................................................................................... 30-38
Testing and adjusting track tension ...................................................................................... 30-38
Hydraulic system ...................................................................................................................... 30-39
Releasing remaining pressure from hydraulic circuit .............................................................. 30-39
Testing oil pressure of control circuit .................................................................................... 30-40
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in work equipment, swing, and travel circuits....................... 30-41
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in pump PC control circuit.................................................. 30-45
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in pump LS control circuit .................................................. 30-48
Testing outlet pressure of solenoid valve .............................................................................. 30-52
Testing PPC valve outlet pressure ....................................................................................... 30-55
Adjusting play of work equipment and swing PPC valves....................................................... 30-57
Testing pump swash plate sensor ........................................................................................ 30-58
Isolating the parts causing hydraulic drift in work equipment................................................... 30-59
Testing and adjusting travel deviation................................................................................... 30-61
Testing oil leakage ............................................................................................................. 30-63

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Bleeding air from hydraulic circuit ........................................................................................ 30-66

Cab and its attachments ............................................................................................................ 30-68
Checking cab tipping stopper .............................................................................................. 30-68
Adjusting mirrors ................................................................................................................ 30-69
Electrical system ...................................................................................................................... 30-71
Special functions of machine monitor ................................................................................... 30-71
KOMTRAX terminal start-up procedure .............................................................................. 30-129
Adjusting rearview camera angle ....................................................................................... 30-132
Handling voltage circuit of engine controller........................................................................ 30-134
Handling battery disconnect switch .................................................................................... 30-135
Testing diodes ................................................................................................................. 30-136
Pm clinic ................................................................................................................................ 30-137
Pm Clinic service ............................................................................................................. 30-137
40 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 40-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 40-2
Related information on troubleshooting......................................................................................... 40-8
Troubleshooting points ......................................................................................................... 40-8
Sequence of events in troubleshooting................................................................................. 40-10
Checks before troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 40-12
Inspection procedure before troubleshooting ........................................................................ 40-14
Preparation work for troubleshooting of electrical system....................................................... 40-32
Classification and procedure for troubleshooting ................................................................... 40-37
Symptom and troubleshooting numbers ............................................................................... 40-40
Information in troubleshooting table ..................................................................................... 40-43
Procedure for troubleshooting wiring harness of pressure sensor system for open
circuit................................................................................................................... 40-45
Connector list and layout .................................................................................................... 40-48
Connector contact identification........................................................................................... 40-58
T-branch box and T-branch adapter table ............................................................................. 40-96
Fuse location table ........................................................................................................... 40-101
Failure codes table........................................................................................................... 40-103
Troubleshooting by failure code (Display of code) ...................................................................... 40-110
Failure code [879AKA] A/C Inner Sensor Open Circuit ........................................................ 40-110
Failure code [879AKB] A/C Inner Sensor Short Circuit..........................................................40-111
Failure code [879BKA] A/C Outer Sensor Open Circuit........................................................ 40-112
Failure code [879BKB] A/C Outer Sensor Short Circuit ........................................................ 40-113
Failure code [879CKA] Ventilating Sensor Open Circuit ....................................................... 40-114
Failure code [879CKB] Ventilating Sensor Short Circuit ....................................................... 40-115
Failure code [879DKZ] Sunlight Sensor Open Or Short Circuit ............................................. 40-116
Failure code [879EMC] Ventilation Damper Abnormality ...................................................... 40-117
Failure code [879FMC] Air Mix Damper Abnormality ........................................................... 40-118
Failure code [879GKX] Refrigerant Abnormality .................................................................. 40-119
Failure code [989L00] Engine Controller Lock Caution 1...................................................... 40-120
Failure code [989M00] Engine Controller Lock Caution 2..................................................... 40-121
Failure code [989N00] Engine Controller Lock Caution 3 ..................................................... 40-122
Failure code [AA10NX] Air Cleaner Clogging ...................................................................... 40-123
Failure code [AB00KE] Charge Voltage Low....................................................................... 40-125
Failure code [B@BAZG] Eng Oil Press Low ....................................................................... 40-127
Failure code [B@BAZK] Eng Oil Level Low ........................................................................ 40-128
Failure code [B@BCNS] Eng Water Overheat .................................................................... 40-129
Failure code [B@BCZK] Eng Water Level Low ................................................................... 40-130
Failure code [B@HANS] Hyd Oil Overheat ......................................................................... 40-132
Failure code [CA115] Eng Ne and Bkup Speed Sens Error .................................................. 40-133
Failure code [CA122] Chg Air Press Sensor High Error ....................................................... 40-134
Failure code [CA123] Chg Air Press Sensor Low Error ........................................................ 40-136
Failure code [CA131] Throttle Sensor High Error................................................................. 40-138
Failure code [CA132] Throttle Sensor Low Error ................................................................. 40-140
Failure code [CA144] Coolant Temp Sens High Error .......................................................... 40-142
Failure code [CA145] Coolant Temp Sens Low Error ........................................................... 40-144

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Failure code [CA153] Chg Air Temp Sensor High Error ........................................................ 40-146
Failure code [CA154] Chg Air Temp Sensor Low Error......................................................... 40-148
Failure code [CA187] Sensor 2 Supply Volt Low Error ......................................................... 40-150
Failure code [CA221] Ambient Press Sensor High Error ...................................................... 40-152
Failure code [CA222] Ambient Press Sens Low Error .......................................................... 40-154
Failure code [CA227] Sensor 2 Supply Volt High Error......................................................... 40-156
Failure code [CA234] Eng Overspeed ................................................................................ 40-157
Failure code [CA238] Ne Speed Sensor Supply Volt Error ................................................... 40-158
Failure code [CA239] Ne Speed Sens Supply Volt High Error............................................... 40-159
Failure code [CA271] IMV/PCV1 Short Error ...................................................................... 40-160
Failure code [CA272] IMV/PCV1 Open Error ...................................................................... 40-162
Failure code [CA295] Ambient Press Sens In Range Error................................................... 40-164
Failure code [CA322] Inj #1(L#1) Open/Short Error ............................................................. 40-165
Failure code [CA324] Inj #3(L#3) Open/Short Error ............................................................. 40-167
Failure code [CA331] Inj #2(L#2) Open/Short Error ............................................................. 40-169
Failure code [CA332] Inj #4(L#4) Open/Short Error ............................................................. 40-171
Failure code [CA343] ECM Critical Internal Failure.............................................................. 40-173
Failure code [CA351] Injectors Drive Circuit Error ............................................................... 40-174
Failure code [CA352] Sensor 1 Supply Volt Low Error ......................................................... 40-175
Failure code [CA356] Mass Air Flow Sensor High Error ....................................................... 40-177
Failure code [CA357] Mass Air Flow Sensor Low Error ........................................................ 40-179
Failure code [CA386] Sensor 1 Supply Volt High Error......................................................... 40-181
Failure code [CA428] Water in Fuel Sensor High Error ........................................................ 40-182
Failure code [CA429] Water in Fuel Sensor Low Error ......................................................... 40-184
Failure code [CA435] Eng Oil Press Sw Error ..................................................................... 40-186
Failure code [CA441] Battery Voltage Low Error ................................................................. 40-187
Failure code [CA442] Battery Voltage High Error................................................................. 40-189
Failure code [CA449] Rail Press Very High Error................................................................. 40-190
Failure code [CA451] Rail Press Sensor High Error............................................................. 40-191
Failure code [CA452] Rail Press Sensor Low Error ............................................................. 40-193
Failure code [CA466] KVGT Motor Driver Position Error ...................................................... 40-195
Failure code [CA488] Chg Air Temp High Torque Derate...................................................... 40-197
Failure code [CA515] Rail Press Sens Sup Volt High Error .................................................. 40-198
Failure code [CA516] Rail Press Sens Sup Volt Low Error ................................................... 40-200
Failure code [CA553] Rail Press High Error ........................................................................ 40-202
Failure code [CA555] Crankcase Press High Error 1 ........................................................... 40-203
Failure code [CA556] Crankcase Press High Error 2 ........................................................... 40-204
Failure code [CA559] Rail Press Low Error......................................................................... 40-205
Failure code [CA689] Eng Ne Speed Sensor Error .............................................................. 40-209
Failure code [CA691] Intake Air Temp Sens High Error ........................................................ 40-211
Failure code [CA692] Intake Air Temp Sens Low Error......................................................... 40-213
Failure code [CA697] ECM Internal Temp Sensor High Error................................................ 40-215
Failure code [CA698] ECM Int Temp Sensor Low Error........................................................ 40-216
Failure code [CA731] Eng Bkup Speed Sens Phase Error ................................................... 40-217
Failure code [CA778] Eng Bkup Speed Sensor Error........................................................... 40-218
Failure code [CA1117] Persistent Data Lost Error................................................................ 40-221
Failure code [CA1695] Sensor 5 Supply Volt High Error....................................................... 40-222
Failure code [CA1696] Sensor 5 Supply Volt Low Error ....................................................... 40-223
Failure code [CA1843] Crankcase Press Sens High Error.................................................... 40-224
Failure code [CA1844] Crankcase Press Sens Low Error .................................................... 40-226
Failure code [CA1896] EGR Valve Stuck Error.................................................................... 40-228
Failure code [CA1942] Crankcase Press Sens In Range Error ............................................. 40-229
Failure code [CA1961] EGR_Motor Driver IC Over Temp Error............................................. 40-230
Failure code [CA2185] Throt Sensor Sup Volt High Error ..................................................... 40-231
Failure code [CA2186] Throt Sensor Sup Volt Low Error...................................................... 40-233
Failure code [CA2249] Rail Press Very Low Error ............................................................... 40-235
Failure code [CA2272] EGR Valve Pos Sens Low Error ....................................................... 40-236
Failure code [CA2311] IMV Solenoid Error ......................................................................... 40-238
Failure code [CA2349] EGR Valve Solenoid Open Error ...................................................... 40-239

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Failure code [CA2353] EGR Valve Solenoid Short Error ...................................................... 40-241
Failure code [CA2357] EGR Valve Servo Error ................................................................... 40-243
Failure code [CA2373] Exhaust Manifold Press Sens High Error .......................................... 40-244
Failure code [CA2374] Exhaust Manifold Press Sens Low Error ........................................... 40-246
Failure code [CA2375] EGR Orifice Temp Sens High Error .................................................. 40-248
Failure code [CA2376] EGR Orifice Temp Sens Low Error ................................................... 40-250
Failure code [CA2554] Exh Manifold Press Sens In Range Error .......................................... 40-252
Failure code [CA2555] Grid Htr Relay Volt Low Error ........................................................... 40-253
Failure code [CA2556] Grid Htr Relay Volt High Error .......................................................... 40-255
Failure code [CA2961] EGR Orifice Temp High Error 1 ........................................................ 40-257
Failure code [CA2973] Chg Air Press Sensor In Range Error ............................................... 40-258
Failure code [CA3419] Mass Air Flow Sensor Sup Volt High Error ........................................ 40-259
Failure code [CA3421] Mass Air Flow Sensor Sup Volt Low Error ......................................... 40-261
Failure code [CA3724] EGR/KVGT Motor Driver Power Low Error........................................ 40-263
Failure code [CA3741] Rail Press Valve Trip Error............................................................... 40-265
Failure code [CA3918] KVGT Stuck Error........................................................................... 40-266
Failure code [CA3919] KVGT Motor Driver IC Over Temp Error ............................................ 40-267
Failure code [CA3921] KVGT Servo Error 2........................................................................ 40-268
Failure code [CA3922] KVGT Motor Driver Open Error ........................................................ 40-269
Failure code [CA3923] KVGT Motor Driver Short Error ........................................................ 40-271
Failure code [D110KB] Battery Relay Drive Short Circuit...................................................... 40-273
Failure code [D19JKZ] Personal Code Relay Abnormality.................................................... 40-275
Failure code [D811MC] KOMTRAX Error............................................................................ 40-278
Failure code [D862KA] GPS Antenna Open Circuit ............................................................. 40-279
Failure code [D8ALKA] System Operating Lamp Disconnection (KOMTRAX)........................ 40-280
Failure code [D8ALKB] System Operating Lamp Short Circuit (KOMTRAX) .......................... 40-282
Failure code [D8AQKR] CAN2 Discon (KOMTRAX) ............................................................ 40-283
Failure code [DA20MC] Pump Controller Malfunction .......................................................... 40-285
Failure code [DA22KK] Pump Solenoid Power Low Error..................................................... 40-286
Failure code [DA25KP] 5V Sensor 1 Power Abnormality...................................................... 40-288
Failure code [DA29KQ] Model Selection Abnormality .......................................................... 40-290
Failure code [DA2LKA] System Operating Lamp Disconnection (Pump Con) ........................ 40-292
Failure code [DA2LKB] System Operating Lamp Short Circuit (Pump Con) ........................... 40-294
Failure code [DA2QKR] CAN2 Discon (Pump Con) ............................................................. 40-295
Failure code [DA2RKR] CAN1 Discon (Pump Con) ............................................................. 40-297
Failure code [DAF0MB] Monitor ROM Abnormality.............................................................. 40-298
Failure code [DAF0MC] Monitor Error ................................................................................ 40-299
Failure code [DAF8KB] Camera Power Supply Short Circuit ................................................ 40-300
Failure code [DAF9KQ] Model Selection Abnormality .......................................................... 40-302
Failure code [DAFGMC] GPS Module Error........................................................................ 40-303
Failure code [DAFLKA] Operating Lamp Open Circuit(Monitor) ............................................ 40-304
Failure code [DAFLKB] System Operating Lamp Short Circuit (Monitor)................................ 40-306
Failure code [DAFQKR] CAN2 Discon (Monitor) ................................................................. 40-307
Failure code [DAZ9KQ] A/C Model Selection Abnormality.................................................... 40-308
Failure code [DAZQKR] CAN2 Discon (Aircon ECU) ........................................................... 40-309
Failure code [DB2QKR] CAN2 Discon (Engine Con) ........................................................... 40-313
Failure code [DB2RKR] CAN1 Discon (Engine Con) ........................................................... 40-317
Failure code [DGH2KB] Hyd Oil Sensor Short Circuit .......................................................... 40-322
Failure code [DHA4KA] Air Cleaner Clogging Sensor Open Circuit ....................................... 40-324
Failure code [DHPAMA] F Pump Press Sensor Abnormality................................................. 40-326
Failure code [DHPBMA] R Pump Press Sensor Abnormality ................................................ 40-328
Failure code [DHS3MA] Arm Curl PPC Press Sensor Abnormality........................................ 40-330
Failure code [DHS4MA] Bucket Curl PPC Press Sensor Abnormality ................................... 40-332
Failure code [DHS8MA] Boom Raise PPC Press Sensor Abnormality................................... 40-334
Failure code [DHS9MA] Boom Lower PPC Press Sensor Abnormality .................................. 40-336
Failure code [DHSAMA] Swing RH PPC Press Sensor Abnormality ..................................... 40-338
Failure code [DHSBMA] Swing LH PPC Press Sensor Abnormality ...................................... 40-340
Failure code [DHSCMA] Arm Dump PPC Press Sensor Abnormality .................................... 40-342
Failure code [DHSDMA] Bucket Dump PPC Press Sensor Abnormality ................................ 40-344

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Failure code [DKR0MA] Pump Swash Plate Sensor Abnormality.......................................... 40-346

Failure code [DR21KX] Camera 2 Picture Rev. Drive Abnormality ........................................ 40-348
Failure code [DR31KX] Camera 3 Picture Rev. Drive Abnormality ........................................ 40-350
Failure code [DV20KB] Travel Alarm Short Circuit............................................................... 40-351
Failure code [DW43KA] Travel Speed Sol Open Circuit ....................................................... 40-353
Failure code [DW43KB] Travel Speed Sol Short Circuit ....................................................... 40-355
Failure code [DW45KA] Swing Brake Sol Open Circuit ........................................................ 40-357
Failure code [DW45KB] Swing Brake Sol Short Circuit ........................................................ 40-360
Failure code [DW91KA] Travel Junction Sol Open Circuit .................................................... 40-362
Failure code [DW91KB] Travel Junction Sol Short Circuit..................................................... 40-364
Failure code [DWA2KA] Attachment Sol Open Circuit.......................................................... 40-366
Failure code [DWA2KB] Attachment Sol Short Circuit.......................................................... 40-368
Failure code [DWJ0KA] Merge-divider Sol Open Circuit....................................................... 40-369
Failure code [DWJ0KB] Merge-divider Sol Short Circuit....................................................... 40-370
Failure code [DWK0KA] 2-Stage Relief Sol Open Circuit ..................................................... 40-371
Failure code [DWK0KB] 2-Stage Relief Sol Short Circuit...................................................... 40-373
Failure code [DXA8KA] PC-EPC Sol Open Circuit............................................................... 40-374
Failure code [DXA8KB] PC-EPC Sol Short Circuit............................................................... 40-376
Failure code [DXE4KA] Attachment Flow EPC Open Circuit ................................................ 40-378
Failure code [DXE4KB] Attachment Flow EPC Short Circuit................................................. 40-380
Failure code [DY20KA] Wiper Working Abnormality ............................................................ 40-381
Failure code [DY20MA] Wiper Parking Abnormality............................................................. 40-383
Failure code [DY2CKB] Washer Drive Short Circuit ............................................................. 40-385
Failure code [DY2DKB] Wiper Drive (Fwd) Short Circuit ...................................................... 40-387
Failure code [DY2EKB] Wiper Drive (Rev) Short Circuit ....................................................... 40-389
Troubleshooting of electrical system (E-mode) .......................................................................... 40-391
E-1 Engine does not start (Engine does not crank) .............................................................. 40-391
E-2 Manual preheating system does not work..................................................................... 40-397
E-3 Automatic preheating system does not work................................................................. 40-400
E-4 While preheating is working, preheating monitor does not light up .................................. 40-402
E-5 When starting switch is turned to ON position, machine monitor displays nothing............. 40-404
E-6 While starting switch is turned to ON position (with engine stopped), engine oil level
monitor lights up in yellow.................................................................................... 40-407
E-7 While starting switch is turned to ON position (with engine stopped), radiator coolant level
monitor lights up in yellow.................................................................................... 40-408
E-8 Engine coolant temperature monitor lights up in red while engine is running .................... 40-409
E-9 Hydraulic oil temperature monitor lights up in red while engine is running ........................ 40-410
E-10 Charge level monitor lights up in red while engine is running ........................................ 40-411
E-11 Fuel level monitor lights up in red while engine is running............................................. 40-412
E-12 Air cleaner clogging monitor lights up in yellow while engine is running ......................... 40-413
E-13 Water separator monitor lights up in red while engine is running ................................... 40-414
E-14 Engine coolant temperature monitor lights up in red while engine is running .................. 40-415
E-15 Hydraulic oil temperature monitor lights up in red while engine is running ...................... 40-416
E-16 Engine oil pressure monitor lights up in red while engine is running .............................. 40-417
E-17 Fuel gauge display does not move from minimum or maximum .................................... 40-418
E-18 Fuel gauge indicates incorrect amount (indicates neither full nor empty)........................ 40-419
E-19 Engine coolant temperature gauge display does not move from minimum or
maximum ........................................................................................................... 40-420
E-20 Engine coolant temperature gauge indicates incorrect temperature (indicates neither full
nor empty).......................................................................................................... 40-421
E-21 Hydraulic oil temperature gauge does not move from minimum or maximum ................. 40-422
E-22 Hydraulic oil temperature gauge indicates incorrect temperature (indicates neither full nor
empty) ............................................................................................................... 40-424
E-23 Contents of display on machine monitor is different from actual machine
condition ............................................................................................................ 40-425
E-24 Some areas of machine monitor screen are not displayed............................................ 40-426
E-25 Function switch does not work................................................................................... 40-427
E-26 Automatic warm-up system does not operate (in cold season)...................................... 40-428

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E-27 Auto-deceleration monitor does not light up, or does not go out, while auto-deceleration
switch is operated ............................................................................................... 40-429
E-28 Auto-deceleration function does not operate or is not canceled while lever is
operated ............................................................................................................ 40-430
E-29 Working mode selection screen is not displayed while working mode selector switch is
operated ............................................................................................................ 40-431
E-30 Setting of engine and hydraulic pump is not changed while working mode is
changed............................................................................................................. 40-432
E-31 Travel speed monitor does not change when travel speed switch is operated ................ 40-433
E-32 Travel speed does not change while travel speed selection is changed......................... 40-434
E-33 Alarm buzzer does not stop sounding......................................................................... 40-435
E-34 Service meter is not displayed, while starting switch is in OFF position.......................... 40-436
E-35 Service mode cannot be selected .............................................................................. 40-437
E-36 Any of work equipment, swing and travel does not work............................................... 40-438
E-37 Any of work equipment, swing and travel cannot be locked .......................................... 40-440
E-38 Upper structure does not swing while swing parking brake cancel switch is set to
CANCEL position................................................................................................ 40-442
E-39 Swing brake does not operate while swing parking brake cancel switch is set to NORMAL
position .............................................................................................................. 40-444
E-40 One-touch power maximizing function does not operate, or indicator is not displayed on
monitor .............................................................................................................. 40-446
E-41 One-touch power maximizing function cannot be canceled .......................................... 40-448
E-42 Alarm does not sound during travel ............................................................................ 40-449
E-43 Alarm does not stop sounding while machine is stopped.............................................. 40-450
E-44 Horn does not sound ................................................................................................ 40-451
E-45 Horn does not stop sounding..................................................................................... 40-453
E-46 Wiper monitor does not light up, or does not go out, while wiper switch is
operated ............................................................................................................ 40-454
E-47 Wiper does not operate while wiper switch is operated ................................................ 40-455
E-48 Window washer does not operate while window washer switch is operated ................... 40-457
E-49 Boom LOWER is not displayed correctly with monitoring function ................................. 40-458
E-50 Arm OUT is not displayed correctly with monitoring function......................................... 40-459
E-51 Arm IN is not displayed correctly with monitoring function ............................................ 40-460
E-52 Boom RAISE is not displayed correctly with monitoring function ................................... 40-461
E-53 Bucket CURL is not displayed correctly with monitoring function................................... 40-462
E-54 Bucket DUMP is not displayed correctly with monitoring function.................................. 40-463
E-55 Swing is not displayed correctly with monitoring function.............................................. 40-464
E-56 Travel is not displayed correctly with monitoring function ............................................. 40-465
E-57 Service is not displayed correctly with monitoring function ........................................... 40-467
E-58 Attachment hydraulic circuit cannot be changed.......................................................... 40-469
E-59 KOMTRAX system does not operate normally ............................................................ 40-470
Troubleshooting of hydraulic and mechanical system (H-mode) .................................................. 40-471
Information described in troubleshooting table (H-mode) ..................................................... 40-471
System chart of hydraulic and mechanical systems............................................................. 40-472
Failure mode and cause table ........................................................................................... 40-474
H-1 All of work equipments, swing and travel operations lack speed or power ....................... 40-482
H-2 Engine speed drops significantly or engine stalls .......................................................... 40-484
H-3 All work equipment, swing and travel does not work ...................................................... 40-485
H-4 Unusual sound is heard from around hydraulic pump .................................................... 40-486
H-5 Fine control performance or response is poor ............................................................... 40-487
H-6 Boom speed or power is low ....................................................................................... 40-488
H-7 Arm speed or power is low .......................................................................................... 40-491
H-8 Bucket speed or power is low...................................................................................... 40-494
H-9 Work equipment does not move in single operation....................................................... 40-496
H-10 Hydraulic drift of boom is large .................................................................................. 40-497
H-11 Hydraulic drift of arm is large ..................................................................................... 40-498
H-12 Hydraulic drift of bucket is large ................................................................................. 40-499
H-13 Time lag of work equipment is large ........................................................................... 40-500

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H-14 When part of work equipment is relieved singly, other parts of work equipment
move ................................................................................................................. 40-502
H-15 One-touch power maximizing function does not operate .............................................. 40-503
H-16 In combined operation of work equipment, equipment having heavier load moves
slower................................................................................................................ 40-504
H-17 In combined operations of swing and boom RAISE, boom rising speed is low................ 40-505
H-18 In combined operation of swing and travel, travel speed drops largely .......................... 40-506
H-19 Machine does not travel straight ................................................................................ 40-507
H-20 Travel speed is slow ................................................................................................. 40-509
H-21 Machine is hard to steer or travel power is low ............................................................ 40-511
H-22 Travel speed does not change, or travel speed is too slow or fast ................................. 40-514
H-23 One of tracks does not run ........................................................................................ 40-515
H-24 Upper structure does not swing to the right or left ........................................................ 40-517
H-25 Upper structure swing only to the right or left .............................................................. 40-518
H-26 Swing acceleration or swing speed is low in both directions (right and left) .................... 40-519
H-27 Swing acceleration performance is poor or swing speed is slow in only one
direction............................................................................................................. 40-520
H-28 Upper structure overruns excessively when it stops swinging (both right and
left).................................................................................................................... 40-521
H-29 Upper structure overruns excessively when it stops swinging (either right or left) ........... 40-522
H-30 Shock is large when upper structure stops swinging.................................................... 40-523
H-31 Large unusual noise is heard when upper structure stops swinging .............................. 40-524
H-32 Swing drift on a slope is large while swing parking brake is applied............................... 40-525
H-33 Swing drift on a slope is large while swing parking brake is released............................. 40-526
H-34 Attachment hydraulic circuit cannot be changed while attachment is installed................ 40-527
H-35 Oil flow in attachment circuit cannot be controlled ....................................................... 40-528
Troubleshooting of engine (S-mode)......................................................................................... 40-529
Information mentioned in troubleshooting table (S mode)..................................................... 40-529
S-1 Engine does not crank when starting switch is turned to START position......................... 40-530
S-2 Engine cranks but no exhaust smoke comes out........................................................... 40-531
S-3 Fuel is being injected but engine does not start (misfiring: engine cranks but does not
start).................................................................................................................. 40-532
S-4 Engine startability is poor ............................................................................................ 40-533
S-5 Engine does not pick up smoothly ............................................................................... 40-535
S-6 Engine stops during operation ..................................................................................... 40-537
S-7 Engine runs rough or is unstable ................................................................................. 40-539
S-8 Engine lacks power .................................................................................................... 40-540
S-9 Exhaust smoke is black .............................................................................................. 40-542
S-10 Engine oil consumption is excessive .......................................................................... 40-544
S-11 Oil becomes contaminated quickly ............................................................................. 40-545
S-12 Fuel consumption is excessive .................................................................................. 40-546
S-13 Oil is in coolant (or coolant spurts or coolant level goes down)...................................... 40-547
S-14 Oil pressure drops .................................................................................................... 40-548
S-15 Fuel mixes into engine oil.......................................................................................... 40-549
S-16 Water mixes into engine oil (milky) ............................................................................. 40-550
S-17 Coolant temperature rises too high (overheating) ........................................................ 40-551
S-18 Unusual noise is heard ............................................................................................. 40-552
S-19 Vibration is excessive ............................................................................................... 40-553
S-20 Air cannot be bled from fuel circuit ............................................................................. 40-554
50 Disassembly and assembly ........................................................................................................... 50-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 50-2
Related information on disassembly and assembly ........................................................................ 50-4
How to read this manual ....................................................................................................... 50-4
Coating materials list ............................................................................................................ 50-6
Special tools list ................................................................................................................. 50-10
Sketches of special tools .................................................................................................... 50-15
Engine and cooling system ........................................................................................................ 50-19
Removal and installation of supply pump assembly............................................................... 50-19
Removal and installation of injector assembly....................................................................... 50-23

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Removal and installation of cylinder head assembly.............................................................. 50-29

Removal and installation of radiator assembly ...................................................................... 50-46
Removal and installation of hydraulic oil cooler assembly ...................................................... 50-48
Removal and installation of aftercooler assembly .................................................................. 50-51
Removal and installation of engine and main pump assembly ................................................ 50-53
Removal and installation of engine front oil seal .................................................................... 50-60
Removal and installation of engine rear oil seal..................................................................... 50-64
Removal and installation of fuel cooler assembly .................................................................. 50-67
Removal and installation of fuel tank assembly ..................................................................... 50-69
Removal and installation of engine hood assembly ............................................................... 50-71
Removal and installation of KDOC assembly ........................................................................ 50-73
Removal and installation of KCCV assembly ........................................................................ 50-75
Removal and installation of air cleaner assembly .................................................................. 50-80
Power train............................................................................................................................... 50-82
Removal and installation of travel motor and final drive assembly ........................................... 50-82
Disassembly and assembly of final drive assembly ............................................................... 50-83
Removal and installation of swing motor and swing machinery assembly ................................ 50-92
Disassembly and assembly of swing machinery assembly..................................................... 50-94
Removal and installation of swing circle assembly .............................................................. 50-101
Undercarriage and frame......................................................................................................... 50-102
Separation and connection of track shoe assembly ............................................................. 50-102
Removal and installation of sprocket.................................................................................. 50-104
Removal and installation of idler and idler cushion assembly ............................................... 50-105
Disassembly and assembly of idler assembly ..................................................................... 50-106
Disassembly and assembly of idler cushion assembly......................................................... 50-109
Disassembly and assembly of track roller assembly .............................................................50-111
Disassembly and assembly of carrier roller assembly .......................................................... 50-113
Removal and installation of revolving frame assembly ......................................................... 50-116
Removal and installation of counterweight assembly ........................................................... 50-118
Hydraulic system .................................................................................................................... 50-120
Removal and installation of center swivel joint assembly ..................................................... 50-120
Disassembly and assembly of center swivel joint assembly ................................................. 50-123
Removal and installation of hydraulic tank assembly ........................................................... 50-124
Removal and installation of main pump assembly ............................................................... 50-128
Removal and installation of main pump input shaft oil seal ................................................... 50-131
Removal and installation of control valve assembly ............................................................. 50-132
Disassembly and assembly of control valve assembly......................................................... 50-136
Disassembly and assembly of work equipment PPC valve assembly.................................... 50-138
Disassembly and assembly of travel PPC valve assembly ................................................... 50-140
Work equipment ..................................................................................................................... 50-142
Removal and installation of work equipment assembly ........................................................ 50-142
Disassembly and assembly of work equipment cylinder assembly........................................ 50-145
Cab and its attachments .......................................................................................................... 50-151
Removal and installation of operator's cab assembly........................................................... 50-151
Removal and installation of operator cab glass (adhered glass) ........................................... 50-156
Removal and installation of front window assembly ............................................................. 50-166
Removal and installation of floor frame assembly................................................................ 50-172
Removal and installation of air conditioner unit assembly..................................................... 50-177
Removal and installation of operator's seat......................................................................... 50-181
Removal and installation of seat belt .................................................................................. 50-183
Removal and installation of front wiper assembly ................................................................ 50-185
Electrical system .................................................................................................................... 50-192
Removal and installation of air conditioner compressor assembly......................................... 50-192
Removal and installation of air conditioner condenser assembly .......................................... 50-194
Removal and installation of engine controller assembly ....................................................... 50-196
Removal and installation of pump controller assembly......................................................... 50-198
Removal and installation of machine monitor assembly ....................................................... 50-201
Removal and installation of pump swash plate sensor ......................................................... 50-203
Removal and installation of mass air flow and temperature sensor ....................................... 50-204

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Removal and installation of KOMTRAX terminal assembly .................................................. 50-205

60 Maintenance standard................................................................................................................... 60-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 60-2
Engine and cooling system .......................................................................................................... 60-3
Engine mount ...................................................................................................................... 60-3
Cooling system .................................................................................................................... 60-4
Power train................................................................................................................................. 60-5
Swing circle ......................................................................................................................... 60-5
Swing machinery ................................................................................................................. 60-6
Final drive ........................................................................................................................... 60-7
Sprocket.............................................................................................................................. 60-9
Undercarriage and frame........................................................................................................... 60-11
Track frame and idler cushion ............................................................................................. 60-11
Idler .................................................................................................................................. 60-13
Track roller ........................................................................................................................ 60-15
Carrier roller ...................................................................................................................... 60-16
Track shoe ........................................................................................................................ 60-17
Hydraulic system ...................................................................................................................... 60-21
Hydraulic tank.................................................................................................................... 60-21
Main pump ........................................................................................................................ 60-22
Control valve ..................................................................................................................... 60-25
Travel motor ...................................................................................................................... 60-36
Work equipment and swing PPC valve................................................................................. 60-39
Travel PPC valve ............................................................................................................... 60-42
1st-line attachment PPC valve (with EPC valve) ................................................................... 60-45
2nd-line attachment PPC valve ........................................................................................... 60-48
Solenoid valve ................................................................................................................... 60-50
Attachment circuit selector valve (for high-pressure circuit) .................................................... 60-51
Attachment circuit selector valve (for low-pressure circuit) ..................................................... 60-52
Center swivel joint .............................................................................................................. 60-53
Work equipment ....................................................................................................................... 60-54
Work equipment................................................................................................................. 60-54
Boom cylinder.................................................................................................................... 60-63
Arm cylinder ...................................................................................................................... 60-64
Bucket cylinder .................................................................................................................. 60-65
80 Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 80-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 80-2
Air conditioner components ......................................................................................................... 80-3
Precautions for refrigerant..................................................................................................... 80-3
Air conditioner component .................................................................................................... 80-4
Configuration and function of refrigeration cycle...................................................................... 80-7
Outline of refrigeration cycle.................................................................................................. 80-8
Air conditioner unit ............................................................................................................. 80-10
Dual pressure switch .......................................................................................................... 80-17
Air conditioner controller ..................................................................................................... 80-18
Compressor....................................................................................................................... 80-19
Air conditioner condenser ................................................................................................... 80-20
Sunlight sensor .................................................................................................................. 80-22
Outer temperature sensor (outside air temperature sensor) ................................................... 80-23
Procedure for testing and troubleshooting ............................................................................ 80-24
Circuit diagram and arrangement of connector pins............................................................... 80-26
System diagram................................................................................................................. 80-28
Input and output signals of the air conditioner controller ......................................................... 80-29
Parts and connectors layout................................................................................................ 80-31
Testing air leakage (duct) .................................................................................................... 80-35
Testing with self-diagnosis function ...................................................................................... 80-38
Testing vent (mode) changeover.......................................................................................... 80-41
Testing FRESH/RECIRC air changeover.............................................................................. 80-43
Testing sunlight sensor ....................................................................................................... 80-44

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Testing (dual) pressure switch for refrigerant......................................................................... 80-45

Testing relays .................................................................................................................... 80-46
Troubleshooting chart 1 ...................................................................................................... 80-47
Troubleshooting chart 2 ...................................................................................................... 80-48
Information in troubleshooting table ..................................................................................... 80-51
Failure code list related to air conditioner.............................................................................. 80-52
Failure code [879AKA] A/C Inner Sensor Open Circuit .......................................................... 80-53
Failure code [879AKB] A/C Inner Sensor Short Circuit........................................................... 80-54
Failure code [879BKA] A/C Outer sensor Open Circuit .......................................................... 80-55
Failure code [879BKB] A/C Outer sensor Short Circuit .......................................................... 80-57
Failure code [879CKA] Ventilating Sensor Open Circuit ......................................................... 80-59
Failure code [879CKB] Ventilating Sensor Short Circuit ......................................................... 80-60
Failure code [879DKZ] Sunlight sensor Open or Short Circuit ................................................ 80-61
Failure code [879EMC] Ventilation Damper Abnormality ........................................................ 80-63
Failure code [879FMC] Air Mix Damper Abnormality ............................................................. 80-64
Failure code [879GKX] Refrigerant Abnormality .................................................................... 80-65
A-1 Troubleshooting for power supply system (Air conditioner does not operate) ..................... 80-66
A-2 Troubleshooting for compressor and refrigerant system (Air is not cooled) ........................ 80-68
A-3 Troubleshooting for blower motor system (No air comes out or air flow is
abnormal) ............................................................................................................ 80-71
A-4 Troubleshooting for FRESH/RECIRC air changeover ...................................................... 80-73
Troubleshooting with gauge pressure................................................................................... 80-75
Connection of service tool................................................................................................... 80-78
Precautions for disconnecting and connecting air conditioner piping ....................................... 80-80
Handling of compressor oil.................................................................................................. 80-82
Desiccant replacement ....................................................................................................... 80-84
90 Diagrams and drawings................................................................................................................. 90-1
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 90-2
Hydraulic circuit diagram ............................................................................................................. 90-3
Symbols in hydraulic circuit diagram ...................................................................................... 90-3
Hydraulic circuit diagram....................................................................................................... 90-7
Electric circuit diagram ................................................................................................................ 90-9
Symbols in electric circuit diagram ......................................................................................... 90-9
Electrical circuit diagram ..................................................................................................... 90-13
Electric circuit diagram for air conditioner unit ....................................................................... 90-25
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Foreword, safety and general information (ALL-0370-001-A-00-A)

Important safety notice (ALL-1120-012-A-01-A)

(Rev. 2012/10)
• Appropriate servicing and repair are extremely important to ensure safe operation of the machine. The
shop manual describes the effective and safe servicing and repair methods recommended by Komatsu.
Some of these methods require the use of the special tools designed by Komatsu for the specific purpose.
• The symbol mark k is used for such matters that require special cautions during the work. The work
indicated by the caution mark should be performed according to the instructions with special attention to
the cautions. Should hazardous situation occur or be anticipated during such work, be sure to keep safe
first and take every necessary measure.

General precautions knowledge of welding perform the work. When

performing welding work, always wear welding
k Inappropriate handling causes an extreme gloves, apron, shielding goggles, cap, etc.
danger. Read and understand what is • Before starting work, warm up your body
described in the operation and maintenance thoroughly to start work under good condition.
manual before operating the machine. Read • Avoid continuing work for long hours and take
and understand what is described in this rests with proper intervals to keep your body in
manual before starting the work. good condition. Take a rest in a specified safe
place.
• Before performing any greasing or repairs, read
all the safety labels stuck to the machine. For Safety points
the locations of the safety labels and detailed 1 Good arrangement
explanation of precautions, see the operation 2 Correct work clothes
and maintenance manual.
3 Observance of work standard
• Locate a place in the repair workshop to keep
4 Practice of making and checking signals
the tools and removed parts. Always keep the
Prohibition of operation and handling by
tools and parts in their correct places. Always 5
unlicensed workers
keep the work area clean and make sure that Safety check before starting work
6
there is no dirt, water or oil on the floor. Smoke
Wearing protective goggles (for cleaning or
only in the areas provided for smoking. Never 7 grinding work)
smoke while working.
Wearing shielding goggles and protectors (for
• When performing any work, always wear the 8 welding work)
safety shoes and helmet. Do not wear loose
9 Good physical condition and preparation
work cloths, or clothes with buttons missing.
Precautions against work which you are not
1. Always wear the protective eyeglasses when 10 used to or you are used to too much
hitting parts with a hammer.
2. Always wear the protective eyeglasses when Preparation
grinding parts with a grinder, etc. • Before adding oil or making any repairs, place
• When performing any work with two or more the machine on a firm and level ground, and
workers, always agree on the working procedure apply the parking brake and chock the wheels or
before starting. While working, always keep tracks to prevent the machine from moving.
conversations of the work between your fellow • Before starting work, lower the work equipment
workers and your self on any step of the work. (blade, ripper, bucket, etc.) to the ground. If it is
During the work, hang the warning tag of not possible to lower the equipment to the
"UNDER WORKING" in the operator's ground, insert the lock pin or use blocks to
compartment. prevent the work equipment from falling. And be
• Only qualified workers must perform the work sure to lock all the work equipment control levers
and operation which require license or and hang a warning tag on them.
qualification. • When performing the disassembling or
• Keep the tools in good condition. And learn the assembling work, support the machine securely
correct way to use the tools, and use the proper with blocks, jacks, or stands before starting the
ones among them. Before starting the work, work.
thoroughly check the tools, lift truck, service • Remove all of mud and oil from the steps or
vehicle, etc. other places used to get on and off the machine
• If welding repairs is required, always have a completely. Always use the handrails, ladders of
trained and experienced welder with good

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steps when getting on or off the machine. Never • When removing piping, prevent the fuel or oil
jump on or off the machine. When the scaffold is from spilling out. If any fuel or oil drips onto the
not provided, use steps or stepladder to secure floor, wipe it off immediately. Fuel or oil on the
your footing. floor can cause you to slip and can even cause
fires.
Precautions during work • As a general rule, do not use gasoline to wash
• For the machine equipped with the battery parts. Do not use gasoline to clean the electrical
disconnect switch, check that the system parts, in particular.
operating lamp is turned off before starting the • Reinstall the parts removed to their original
work. Then, turn the battery disconnect switch to places. Replace the damaged parts and the
OFF (Q) position and remove the switch key. For parts which must not be used with new ones.
the machine not equipped with the battery When installing the hoses and wiring harnesses,
disconnect switch, remove the cable from the be careful that they are not damaged by
battery before starting the work. Be sure to contacting with other parts when the machine is
remove the negative end (-) of the battery cable operated.
first. • When connecting the high pressure hoses and
• Release the remaining pressure in the circuits tubes, make sure that they are not twisted. The
completely before the work when the parts in the damaged high pressure hoses and tubes are
circuits of oil, fuel, coolant and air are very dangerous when they are installed. So, be
disconnected or removed. When the cap of the extremely careful when connecting the high
oil filter, drain plug or oil pressure pickup plug is pressure pipings. In addition, check that their
removed, loose them slowly to prevent the oil connections are correct.
from spurting out. • When assembling or installing the parts, be sure
• When removing or installing the checking plug or to tighten the bolts to the specified torque. When
the piping in the fuel circuit, wait 30 seconds or installing the protective parts such as guards, or
longer after the engine is shut down and start the parts which vibrate violently or rotate at high
the work after the remaining pressure is speeds, be sure to check that they are installed
released from the fuel circuit. correctly.
• Immediately after the engine is shut down, the • When aligning 2 holes, never insert your fingers
coolant and oil in the circuits are hot. Be careful or hand into the holes. Align the holes with care
not to get scalded by the hot coolant and oil. so that your fingers are not caught in the hole.
Start the work after checking that the coolant • When measuring hydraulic pressure, check that
and oil are cooled down sufficiently. the measuring tools are correctly installed.
• Start the work after the engine is shut down. Be • Pay attention to safety when removing and
sure to shut down the engine when working on installing the tracks of the track type machines.
or around the rotating parts in particular. When When removing the track, it separates suddenly.
checking the machine without shutting down the The workers should not stand at either end of
engine (measuring oil pressure, rotational speed, the track.
oil or coolant temperature), take extreme care • If the engine is operated for a long time in a
not to get caught in the rotating parts or the closed place which is not ventilated well, you
working equipment. may suffer from gas poisoning. Accordingly,
• The hoist or crane must be used to sling the open the windows and doors to ventilate the
components weighing 25 kg or heavier. Check place well.
the slings (wire rope, nylon sling, chain and
hook) for damage before the work. Use the Precautions for slinging work and making
slings with ample capacity and install them to signals
the proper places. Operate the hoist or crane • Only one appointed worker must make signals
slowly to prevent the component from hitting any and co-worker must communicate with each
other part. Do not work with any part still raised other frequently. The appointed signaler must
by the hoist or crane. make specified signals clearly at the place
• When removing the part which is under internal where the signaler is well seen from the
pressure or reaction force of the spring, always operator's seat and where the signaler can see
leave 2 bolts in diagonal positions. Loosen those the working condition easily. The signaler must
2 bolts gradually and alternately and release the always stand in front of the load and guide the
pressure, then, remove the part. operator safely.
• When removing the part, be careful not to break 1. Do not stand under the load.
or damage the electrical wiring. The damaged 2. Do not step on the load.
wiring may cause electrical fires. • Check the slings before starting sling work.

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• Keep putting on the gloves during sling work. • Apply wire ropes to the middle part of the hook.
(Put on the leather gloves, if available.)
a Slinging near the tip of the hook may cause
• Measure the weight of the load by the eye and
the rope to slip off the hook during hoisting.
check its center of gravity.
The strength of the hook is maximum at its
• Use the proper sling according to the weight of
central part.
the load and method of slinging. If too thick wire
ropes are used to sling a light load, the load may
slip and fall.
• Do not sling a load with 1 wire rope only. If do so,
the load may rotate or the sling gets loose and
the sling may slip off. Install 2 or more wire ropes
symmetrically.

k Slinging with one rope may cause turning

of the load during hoisting, untwisting of
the rope, or slipping of the rope from its
original slinging position on the load,
which can result in a dangerous accident.
• Hanging angle must be 60 degrees or smaller as • Do not use twisted or kinked wire ropes.
a rule. • When slinging up a load, observe the following.
• When hanging a heavy load (25kg or heavier),
1. Wind up the rope slowly until the wire rope
the hanging angle of the rope must be narrower
tensions. When putting your hands on the
than that of the hook.
wire ropes, do not grasp them but press them
a When slinging a load with 2 ropes or more, down from above. If you grasp them, your
the larger the hanging angle is, the larger the fingers may be caught.
tension of each rope. The figure bellow 2. After the wire ropes are stretched, stop the
shows the variation of allowable load in kg crane and check the condition of the slung
when hoisting is made with 2 ropes, each of load, wire ropes, and pads.
which is allowed to sling up to 9.8 kN 3. If the load is unstable or the wire rope or
{1,000kg} a load vertically, at various chains are twisted, lower the load and lift it
hanging angles. When the 2 ropes sling a up again.
load vertically, up to 2000 kg of total weight 4. Do not lift up the load at an angle.
can be suspended. This weight is reduced to • When lowering a load, pay attention to the
1000 kg when the 2 ropes make a hanging following.
angle of 120 degrees. If the two ropes sling a 1. When lifting down a load, stop it temporarily
2000 kg load at a hanging angle of 150 at 30 cm above the floor, and then lower it
degrees, each rope is subjected to a force as slowly.
large as 4000 kg. 2. Check that the load is stable, and then
remove the sling.
3. Remove kinks and dirt from the wire ropes
and chains used for the sling work, and put
them in the specified place.

Precautions for using mobile crane

a Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual of
the crane carefully in advance and operate the
crane safely.

Precautions for using overhead traveling crane

k The hoist or crane must be used to sling the
components weighing 25 kg or heavier. A
• When installing wire ropes to an angular load,
part weighing 25 kg or heavier in
apply pads to protect the wire ropes. If the load
"disassembly and assembly" section is
is slippery, apply proper material to prevent the
wire rope from slipping. indicated with the symbol of 4 .
• Use the specified eye bolts and fix wire ropes,
chains, etc. to them with shackles, etc.

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• Before starting work, check the wire ropes, Nominal

diameter of rope Allowable load
brake, clutch, controller, rails, over winding
prevention device, ground fault circuit interrupter mm kN ton
for electric shock prevention, crane collision 50 221.6 22.6
prevention device, and energizing warning lamp, 60 318.3 32.4
and check the following safety items.
• Observe the signals for sling work. a The allowable load is calculated as one sixth of
• Operate the hoist at a safe place. the breaking load of the rope to be used (safety
• Be sure to check the directions of the direction coefficient: 6).
indication plate (north, south, east and west) and
the operating button. Precautions for disconnecting and connecting
hoses and tubes in air conditioner circuit
• Do not sling a load at an angle. Do not move the
crane while the slung load is swinging. Disconnection
• Do not raise or lower a load while the crane is
k When replacing the air conditioner unit, air
moving longitudinally or laterally.
• Do not drag a sling. conditioner compressor, condenser or
• When lifting up a load, stop it just after it leaves receiver drier, etc., collect the refrigerant (air
the ground and check safety, and then lift it up. conditioner gas: R134a) from the air
• Consider the travel route in advance and lift up a conditioner circuit before disconnecting the
load to a safe height. air conditioner hoses.
• Place the control switch in a position where it will
a Ask a qualified person for collecting, adding and
not be an obstacle to work and passage.
filling operations of the refrigerant (air
• After operating the hoist, do not swing the
conditioner gas: R134a). (Only registered
control switch.
persons can work.)
• Remember the position of the main switch so
that you can turn off the power immediately in an a Never release the refrigerant (air conditioner
emergency. gas: R134a) to the atmosphere.
• Shut down the main switch when the hoist stops
k If refrigerant gas (air conditioner gas: R134a)
because of a blackout. When turning on a switch
which is turned OFF by the ground fault circuit gets in your eyes, you may lose your sight.
interrupter for electric shock prevention, check And if it touches your skin, you may suffer
that the devices related to that switch are not in from frostbite. Put on protective eyeglasses,
operating condition. gloves and working clothes with long
• If you find an obstacle around the hoist, stop the sleeves while collecting the refrigerant or
operation. filling the air conditioner circuit with the
• After finishing the work, stop the hoist at the refrigerant.
specified position and raise the hook to at least 2
• When loosening the nuts fixing air conditioner
meters above the floor. Do not leave the sling
hoses and tubes, be sure to use 2 wrenches;
attached to the hook.
use one wrench to fix and use the other one to
Selecting wire ropes loosen the nut.
• Select adequate ropes depending on the weight
Connection
of the parts to be hoisted, referring to the table
• When installing the hose for the air conditioner
below
circuit, take care not to allow invasion of dirt,
Wire rope (JIS G3525, 6 x 37 - Type A)
dusts and water into the hose.
(Standard Z twist wire ropes without galvanizing) • Check that the O-rings are fitted to the joints
Nominal when connecting the air conditioner piping.
diameter of rope Allowable load • Once an O-ring is used, it is deformed and
mm kN ton deteriorated. Accordingly, do not reuse it.
10 8.8 0.9 • When removing the O-rings, use a soft tool so
that the piping is not damaged.
12 12.7 1.3
• Check that the O-ring is not damaged or
14 17.3 1.7
deteriorated.
16 22.6 2.3 • Apply compressor oil for refrigerant (R134a) to
18 28.6 2.9 the O-ring.
20 35.3 3.6
25 55.3 5.6 a However, do not apply oil to the threaded
portion of a bolt, nut or union.
30 79.6 8.1
40 141.6 14.4

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Foreword, safety and general information

Manufacturer Part name

DENSO ND-OIL8
VALEO THERMAL ZXL100PG (equivalent to
SYSTEMS PAG46)
SANDEN SP-10
• When tightening nuts of the air conditioner
hoses and tubes, be sure to use 2 wrenches.
Use one wrench to fix and tighten the nut with
the other wrench to the specified torque (Use a
torque wrench for tightening).
a Example of fitting of O-ring
• An O-ring is fitted to every joint of the air
conditioner piping.

For tightening torques, see "Others",

"Precautions for disconnection and connection
of air conditioner piping".

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Precautions to prevent fire (ALL-0000-17B-K-03-A)

• Fire caused by fuel, oil, coolant or window • Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of
washer fluid paper, coal dust, or any other flammable
Do not bring any flame or fire close to flammable materials accumulated or attached to or
substances such as fuel, oil, coolant or window around the engine exhaust manifold, muffler,
washer fluid.There is danger that they may catch or battery, or on the undercovers.
fire. Always observe the following. • To prevent fires from being caught, remove
• Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel or any flammable materials such as dry leaves,
other flammable substances. chips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any
• Shut down the engine before adding fuel. other flammable materials accumulated
• Do not leave the machine when adding fuel around the cooling system (radiator, oil
or oil. cooler) or on the undercover.
• Tighten all the fuel and oil caps securely. • Fire coming from electric wiring
• Be careful not to spill fuel on overheated Short circuits in the electrical system can cause
surfaces or on parts of the electrical system. fire. Always observe the following.
• After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled • Keep all the electric wiring connections clean
fuel or oil. and securely tightened.
• Put greasy rags and other flammable • Check the wiring every day for looseness or
materials into a safe container to maintain damage. Reconnect any loose connectors or
safety at the workplace. refasten wiring clamps. Repair or replace any
• When washing parts with oil, use a non- damaged wiring.
flammable oil. Do not use diesel oil or • Fire caused by piping
gasoline.There is danger that they may catch Check that all the clamps for the hoses and
fire. tubes, guards, and cushions are securely fixed
• Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any in position.
pipes or tubes that contain flammable liquids. If they are loose, they may vibrate during
• Determine well-ventilated areas for storing oil operation and rub against other parts.There is
and fuel. Keep the oil and fuel in the danger that this may lead to damage to the
specified place and do not allow hoses and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out,
unauthorized persons to enter. leading to fire and serious personal injury or
• When performing grinding or welding work death.
on the machine, move any flammable • Fire around the machine due to highly heated
materials to a safe place before starting. exhaust gas
Some machines are equipped with KDPF
(Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter).
KDPF is a system for purifying soot in exhaust
gas.Its exhaust gas discharged during
purification process (regeneration) can be at
higher temperature than that from existing
models. Do not bring any flammable material
close to the outlet of the exhaust pipe.
• When there are thatched houses, dry leaves
or pieces of paper near the work site, set the
9 J D 0 1 7 2 0
system to disable the regeneration before
starting work to prevent fire hazards due to
highly heated exhaust gas.
See the operation and maintenance manual
for the setting procedure.
• Explosion caused by lighting equipment
• When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte,
or coolant, always use lighting equipment
with anti-explosion specifications.
• When taking the electrical power for the
lighting equipment from the machine itself,
9 J D 0 1 7 2 1
follow the instructions in the operation and
• Fire caused by accumulation or attachment maintenance manual.
of flammable material

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