3.7 Troubleshooting
Operation
3-176
WA470-6H – VEAM946100
Engine
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( ): Always contact your KOMATSU distributor when deal-
ing with these items.
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In cases of abnormalities or causes which are not listed
below, please contact your KOMATSU distributor for repairs.
Problem
Main causes
Remedy
Engine oil pressure caution pilot
lamp lights up
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Low engine oil pan oil level
(sucking in air)
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Clogged oil filter cartridge
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Defective tightening of oil pipe
joint, oil leakage from damaged
part
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Defective monitor
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Add oil to specified level.
See CHECK BEFORE START-
ING
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Replace cartridge.
See EVERY 500 HOURS SER-
VICE
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(Check, repair)
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(Replace)
Steam is emitted from top part of
radiator (pressure valve)
Water temperature gauge is in red
range
Coolant temperature monitor lights
up
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Low cooling water level, leakage
of water
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Defective fan pump motor
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Dirt or scale accumulated in
cooling system
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Clogged radiator fin or damaged
fin
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Defective thermostat
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Defective thermostat seal
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Loose radiator filler cap (high
altitude operation)
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Defective monitor
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Check, add cooling water, repair.
See WHEN REQUIRED
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(Check, repair)
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Change cooling water, clean
inside of cooling system.
See WHEN REQUIRED
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Clean or repair.
See WHEN REQUIRED
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(Replace thermostat)
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(Replace thermostat seal)
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Tighten cap or replace packing
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(Replace)
Water temperature gauge is in white
range on left
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Defective thermostat
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Defective monitor
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(Replace thermostat)
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(Replace)
Engine does not start when starting
motor is turned
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Lack of fuel
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Air in fuel system
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No fuel in fuel filter
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Defective injection pump or
_nozzle
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Starting motor cranks engine too
slowly
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Starting motor does not turn
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Preheating pilot lamp does not
light up
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Defective valve clearance
(Defective compression)
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Add fuel.
See CHECK BEFORE START-
ING
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Repair place where air is sucked
in
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Fuel filter with fuel.
See EVERY 500 HOURS SER-
VICE
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(Replace pump or nozzle)
See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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(Adjust valve clearance)
Exhaust gas is white or blue
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Too much oil in oil pan
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Improper fuel
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Add oil to specified level.
See CHECK BEFORE START-
ING
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Change to specified fuel
Summary of Contents for WA470-6 2006
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Page 3: ...Foreword WA470 6H VEAM946100 1 1 1 Foreword...
Page 22: ...1 5 Contents Foreword 1 20 WA470 6H VEAM946100 7 Index 7 1 7 1 Index 7 2 8 Notes 8 1...
Page 28: ...1 7 CE Conforming equipment Foreword 1 26 WA470 6H VEAM946100...
Page 250: ...3 7 Troubleshooting Operation 3 178 WA470 6H VEAM946100...
Page 340: ...4 9 Service procedure Every 12000 hours service Maintenance 4 90 WA470 6H VEAM946100...
Page 341: ...Technical Data WA470 6H VEAM946100 5 1 5 Technical Data...
Page 343: ...Technical Data 5 1 Technical data WA470 6H VEAM946100 5 3 GK032301 A B H I G C E F D...
Page 348: ...5 4 Limit values for slopes Technical Data 5 8 WA470 6H VEAM946100...
Page 381: ...Index WA470 6H VEAM946100 7 1 7 Index...
Page 387: ...Notes WA470 6H VEAM946100 8 1 8 Notes...
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