Engine Stops During Operations; General Causes Why Engine Stops During Operations - Komatsu PC210-8 Shop Manual

40 Troubleshooting
S-4 Engine stops during operations

General causes why engine stops during operations

Seized parts inside engine
q
Insufficient supply of fuel
q
There is overheating
q
Problem in drive devices on applicable machine side
q
o Carry out troubleshooting for devices on applicable
machine
Confirm recent repair history
Degree of use of machine Operated for long period
Condition when engine
stopped
Non-specified fuel is being used
Replacement of filters has not been carried out according to Operation and
Maintenance Manual
Fuel level monitor indicates low level (if monitor is installed)
When fuel tank is inspected, it is found to be empty
Air breather hole of fuel tank cap is clogged
Fuel is leaking from fuel piping
When priming pump is operated, it makes no reaction or it is heavy
Rust and water are found when fuel tank is drained
Metal particles are found when oil is drained
When engine is cranked
by hand
Engine turns, but stops when load is applied to machine
Inspect dynamic valve system directly
Inspect piston, connecting rod directly
Inspect crankshaft bearing directly
Inspect gear train directly
Inspect fuel filter, strainer directly
Inspect feed pump directly
Carry out troubleshooting according to "Rail Press (Very) Low Error (*1)"
indicated by code
Engine rotates when pump auxiliary equipment (pump, compressor, etc.) is
removed
*1: Displayed failure codes [CA559] and [CA2249]
PC210, 230, 240-8
Abnormal noise was heard and engine stopped
suddenly
Engine overheated and stopped
Engine stopped slowly
There was hunting and engine stopped
Does not turn at all
Turns in opposite direction
Moves by amount of gear backlash
Supply pump shaft does not turn
w w w w
w Q
w
w Q
w
w
w w w
w w
w
w
q
q
q
q
Remedy
UEN00246-02
Causes
E
Q w Q w w
Q
Q
Q Q
Q Q Q
w
w
w
w Q
w
Q
w
w
w
q
q
q q
q
—
11
1