Kyotechs 913SK330-8 Crankshaft: The Ultimate Guide and Review

The way to detect leaks is to visually inspect the hydraulic lines and joints and use a pressure tester to check whether the system pressure is normal.

When the battery liquid specific gravity is lower than 1.15 or the single cell voltage is lower than 1.7V (V), or when changing seasons for maintenance, it should be removed for recharging and the liquid specific gravity should be adjusted. If it needs to be parked for a long time, it should be fully charged and stored, and recharged once a month. If it needs to be stored for a long time, it should be fully charged, all the liquid should be poured out, and the filling port should be sealed for storage. When it needs to be used, re-add the electrolyte that meets the requirements.

Kobelco excavator maintenance tips 1: Cooling to prevent air blockage In high temperatures in summer, the engine is prone to air blockage due to high speed and difficult heat dissipation, which makes it difficult to start the engine after stopping for a few minutes. Once air blockage occurs, the excavator driver should stop the engine immediately to cool down and eliminate the fault.

Kobelco excavator maintenance tips 2: Observe the water temperature gauge at any time to prevent water shortage When driving in high temperature weather, always pay attention to checking the cooling water volume and the water temperature gauge. When water shortage is found, immediately idle the engine to cool down before adding water, and be careful not to open the radiator cap immediately to prevent burns.

Kobelco excavator maintenance tips 3: Prevent engine oil from deterioration Lubricating oil is easily diluted by heat, resulting in poor oxidation resistance, easy deterioration, and even causing faults such as burning of the bearing and the shaft. Therefore, the crankcase and gearbox should be replaced with summer lubricating oil, and the amount and quality of the lubricating oil should be checked frequently, and replaced in time.

Kobelco excavator summer maintenance tips 4: timely cleaning of engine surface oil If the external oil of the engine is too thick, it will affect the heat dissipation and bury the hidden danger of failure of various parts. You can use the high-pressure spray method to clean the engine parts with a cleaning agent that does not corrode the body parts.

Kobelco excavator summer maintenance tips 5: prevent the water tank water temperature from being too high In summer, the cooling water of Kobelco excavators evaporates and consumes quickly. You must add enough cooling water before leaving the vehicle, and check the water level frequently during work. For single-cylinder diesel engines without a water temperature gauge, always pay attention to the red mark height of the water tank float. If the float cannot be used normally, it should be repaired in time. If the boiling phenomenon occurs during work, do not add cooling water directly. Stop the work, slow down the generator, and slowly add cooling water after the water temperature drops to avoid cracks in the water tank when it is cold.

Kobelco excavator summer maintenance tips 6: Ensure the best oil supply time In summer, the oil supply time of Kobelco excavators should be adjusted. If the oil is supplied too early, the engine will make a knocking sound and sometimes reverse; the oil supply time should not be too late, otherwise the engine will work weakly.

Abnormal exhaust smoke can indicate various engine issues:

1. Black smoke: 

Check for clogged air filters, over-fueling, or issues with the fuel injectors. Inspect the turbocharger (if equipped) for damage.

2. Blue smoke: 

Indicates oil burning. Check for worn piston rings, valve seals, or a damaged turbocharger.

3. White smoke: 

Can be caused by coolant entering the combustion chamber. Inspect the cylinder head gasket, cylinder head, and cooling system for leaks. Additionally, ensure the fuel injectors are operating correctly and not causing unburned fuel to emit as white smoke.

Distilled water should be added. Because the battery will generate heat during the charging and discharging process, the water will evaporate, and the specific gravity of the electrolyte will increase. After adding distilled water, the specific gravity of the electrolyte can be restored.