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HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATOR
SEN01968-00
PC138US
-8
PC138USLC
-8
SERIAL NUMBERS
PC138US- 20001
PC138USLC- 20001
and up

PC138US, USLC-8 1
SEN01977-00
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
1SHOP MANUAL
PC138US-8
PC138USLC-8
Machine model Serial number
PC138US-8 20001 and up
PC138USLC-8 20001 and up
00 Index and foreword 1
Index
Composition of shop manual .......................................................................................................................... 2
Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................. 4

SEN01977-00 00 Index and foreword
2 PC138US, USLC-8
Composition of shop manual 1
The contents of this shop manual are shown together with Form No. in a list.
Note 1: Always keep the latest version of this manual in accordance with this list and utilize accordingly.
The marks shown to the right of Form No. denote the following:
Q: New issue (to be filed additionally) q: Revision (to be replaced for each Form No.)
Note 2: This shop manual can be supplied for each Form No.
Note 3: To file this shop manual in the special binder for management, handle it as follows:
Place a divider on the top of each section in the file after matching the Tub No. with No. indicated
next to each Section Name shown in the table below:
File overview and other materials in sections in the order shown below and utilize them accord-
ingly.
Section Title Form Number
Shop Manual, contents binder, binder label and tabs SEN01968-00
00 Index and foreword SEN01969-00
Index SEN01977-00
Foreword and general information SEN01978-00
01 Specification SEN01970-00
Specification and technical data SEN01979-00
10 Structure, function and maintenance standard SEN01971-00
Engine and cooling system SEN02545-00
Power train system SEN02546-00
Undercarriage and frame SEN02547-00
Hydraulic system, Part 1 SEN02548-00
Hydraulic system, Part 2 SEN02549-00
Hydraulic system, Part 3 SEN02550-00
Work equipment SEN02551-00
Cab and its attachments SEN02552-00
Electrical system SEN02553-00
20 Standard value table SEN01972-00
Standard service value table SEN02457-00
30 Testing and adjusting SEN01973-00
Testing and adjusting, Part 1 SEN02458-00
Testing and adjusting, Part 2 SEN02459-00
Testing and adjusting, Part 3 SEN02460-00
40 Troubleshooting SEN01974-00
Failure code table and fuse locations SEN02461-00
General information on troubleshooting SEN02462-00
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 1 SEN02463-00
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 2 SEN02464-00
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 3 SEN02465-00
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 4 SEN02466-00
Troubleshooting of electrical system (E-mode) SEN02467-00

00 Index and foreword SEN01977-00
PC138US, USLC-8 3
Troubleshooting of hydraulic and mechanical system (H-mode) SEN02468-00
Troubleshooting of engine (S-mode) SEN02469-00
90 Diagrams and drawings SEN01976-00
Hydraulic circuit diagram SEN01980-00
Electrical circuit diagram SEN01981-00

SEN01977-00 00 Index and foreword
4 PC138US, USLC-8
Table of contents 1
00 Index and foreword
Index SEN01977-00
Composition of shop manual ....................................................................................................... 2
Table of contents ......................................................................................................................... 4
Foreword and general information SEN01978-00
Safety notice................................................................................................................................ 2
How to read the shop manual ..................................................................................................... 7
Explanation of terms for maintenance standard .......................................................................... 9
Handling electric equipment and hydraulic component ............................................................... 11
How to read electric wire code .................................................................................................... 23
Precautions when carrying out operation .................................................................................... 26
Method of disassembling and connecting push-pull type coupler ............................................... 29
Standard tightening torque table ................................................................................................. 32
Conversion table ......................................................................................................................... 36
01 Specification
Specification and technical data SEN01979-00
Specification dimension drawings ............................................................................................... 2
Working range diagram ............................................................................................................... 3
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 4
List of weights.............................................................................................................................. 10
List of lubricant and water to be filled .......................................................................................... 14
10 Structure, function and maintenance standard
Engine and cooling system SEN02545-00
Engine mount .............................................................................................................................. 2
PTO ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Cooling system............................................................................................................................ 4
Power train system SEN02546-00
Power train .................................................................................................................................. 2
Swing circle ................................................................................................................................. 3
Swing machinery ......................................................................................................................... 4
Undercarriage and frame SEN02547-00
Track frame ................................................................................................................................. 2
Idler cushion ................................................................................................................................ 4
Idler ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Track roller................................................................................................................................... 7
Carrier roller ................................................................................................................................ 8
Sprocket ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Track shoe ................................................................................................................................... 10
Hydraulic system, Part 1 SEN02548-00
Hydraulic equipment layout drawing ........................................................................................... 2
Valve control ................................................................................................................................ 4
Hydraulic tank and filter ............................................................................................................... 6
Hydraulic pump ........................................................................................................................... 8
Hydraulic system, Part 2 SEN02549-00
Control valve ............................................................................................................................... 2
CLSS ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Functions and operation by valve................................................................................................ 18
Hydraulic system, Part 3 SEN02550-00
PPC valve.................................................................................................................................... 2
Swing motor ................................................................................................................................ 19

00 Index and foreword SEN01977-00
PC138US, USLC-8 5
Travel motor ................................................................................................................................ 27
Center swivel joint ....................................................................................................................... 36
Solenoid valve ............................................................................................................................. 40
PPC accumulator ........................................................................................................................ 44
Holding valve............................................................................................................................... 46
Multi-control valve ....................................................................................................................... 51
Work equipment SEN02551-00
Work equipment .......................................................................................................................... 2
Dimensions of components ......................................................................................................... 4
Hydraulic cylinder ........................................................................................................................ 8
Cab and its attachments SEN02552-00
Air conditioner ............................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical system SEN02553-00
Electronic control system ............................................................................................................ 2
Multi monitor system ................................................................................................................... 33
KOMTRAX terminal system ........................................................................................................ 47
Sensor ......................................................................................................................................... 49
20 Standard value table
Standard service value table SEN02457-00
Standard value table for engine related parts.............................................................................. 2
Standard value table for chassis related parts ............................................................................ 3
30 Testing and adjusting
Testing and adjusting, Part 1 SEN02458-00
Tools for testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting ......................................................................... 3
Testing engine speed .................................................................................................................. 6
Testing exhaust temperature ....................................................................................................... 7
Checking exhaust gas color ........................................................................................................ 8
Adjusting valve clearance ........................................................................................................... 9
Testing compression pressure .................................................................................................... 11
Testing blow-by pressure ............................................................................................................ 13
Testing engine oil pressure ......................................................................................................... 14
Handling fuel system parts .......................................................................................................... 15
Releasing residual pressure from fuel system ............................................................................ 15
Testing fuel pressure ................................................................................................................... 16
Testing fuel return rate and fuel leakage ..................................................................................... 17
Bleeding air from fuel circuit ........................................................................................................ 19
Checking fuel circuit for leakage ................................................................................................. 21
Testing and adjusting alternator belt tension ............................................................................... 22
Testing swing circle bearing clearance........................................................................................ 23
Checking and adjusting air conditioner compressor belt tension ................................................ 24
Checking and adjusting track shoe tension................................................................................. 25
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in work equipment, swing, and travel circuits........................ 27
Testing control circuit basic pressure .......................................................................................... 30
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in pump PC control circuit ..................................................... 31
Testing and adjusting oil pressure in pump LS control circuit ..................................................... 34
Testing solenoid valve output pressure ....................................................................................... 38
Testing PPC valve output pressure ............................................................................................. 39
Adjusting play of work equipment and swing PPC valves........................................................... 41
Checking parts which cause hydraulic drift of work equipment ................................................... 42
Releasing residual pressure from hydraulic circuit ...................................................................... 44
Testing oil leakage....................................................................................................................... 45
Bleeding air from each part ......................................................................................................... 48
Checking cab tipping stopper ...................................................................................................... 50
Adjusting mirrors ......................................................................................................................... 50

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Testing and adjusting, Part 2 SEN02459-00
Special functions of machine monitor .......................................................................................... 2
Testing and adjusting, Part 3 SEN02460-00
Handling voltage circuit of engine controller ................................................................................ 2
Preparation work for troubleshooting of electrical system ........................................................... 3
Procedure for testing diodes ....................................................................................................... 8
Pm Clinic service ......................................................................................................................... 9
40 Troubleshooting
Failure code table and fuse locations SEN02461-00
Failure code table ........................................................................................................................ 2
Fuse locations ............................................................................................................................. 6
General information on troubleshooting SEN02462-00
Points to remember when troubleshooting .................................................................................. 2
Sequence of events in troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 3
Checks before troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 4
Classification and procedures for troubleshooting ...................................................................... 5
Information in troubleshooting table ............................................................................................ 6
Phenomena looking like troubles and troubleshooting Nos. ....................................................... 8
Wiring table for connector pin numbers....................................................................................... 11
T-adapter box and T-adapter table .............................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 1 SEN02463-00
Failure code [989L00] Engine controller lock caution 1............................................................... 3
Failure code [989M00] Engine controller lock caution 2.............................................................. 3
Failure code [989N00] Engine controller lock caution 3 .............................................................. 4
Failure code [AB00KE] Charge voltage low ................................................................................ 6
Failure code [B@BAZG] Eng oil press. low................................................................................. 8
Failure code [B@BAZK] Eng oil level low ................................................................................... 8
Failure code [B@BCNS] Eng coolant overheat........................................................................... 9
Failure code [B@HANS] Hydr oil overheat ................................................................................. 9
Failure code [CA111] ECM critical internal failure ....................................................................... 10
Failure code [CA115] Eng. Ne and Bkup speed sensor error ..................................................... 13
Failure code [CA122] Charge air press sensor high error ........................................................... 14
Failure code [CA123] Charge air press sensor low error ............................................................ 16
Failure code [CA131] Throttle sensor high error ......................................................................... 18
Failure code [CA132] Throttle sensor low error........................................................................... 20
Failure code [CA144] Coolant temp. sensor high error ............................................................... 21
Failure code [CA145] Coolant temp. sensor low error ................................................................ 22
Failure code [CA153] Charge air temp. sensor high error........................................................... 23
Failure code [CA154] Charge air temp. sensor low error ............................................................ 24
Failure code [CA187] Sensor sup. 2 volt. low error ..................................................................... 24
Failure code [CA221] Ambient air press. sensor high error ........................................................ 26
Failure code [CA222] Ambient air press. sensor low error .......................................................... 28
Failure code [CA227] Sensor sup. 2 volt. high error ................................................................... 30
Failure code [CA234] Eng. overspeed ........................................................................................ 32
Failure code [CA238] Ne speed sensor sup. volt. error .............................................................. 34
Failure code [CA271] IMV/PCV1 short error ............................................................................... 36
Failure code [CA272] IMV/PCV1 open error ............................................................................... 37
Failure code [CA322] Injector #1 (L #1) system open/short error ............................................... 38
Failure code [CA324] Injector #3 (L/B #3) system open/short error ............................................ 40
Failure code [CA331] Injector #2 (L/B #2) system open/short error ............................................ 42
Failure code [CA332] Injector #4 (L/B #4) system open/short error ............................................ 44
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 2 SEN02464-00
Failure code [CA351] Inj. drive circuit error ................................................................................. 3
Failure code [CA352] Sensor sup. 1 volt. low error ..................................................................... 6
Failure code [CA386] Sensor sup. 1 volt. high error ................................................................... 8

00 Index and foreword SEN01977-00
PC138US, USLC-8 7
Failure code [CA435] Abnormality in engine oil pressure switch ................................................ 10
Failure code [CA441] Battery voltage low error .......................................................................... 11
Failure code [CA442] Battery voltage high error ......................................................................... 11
Failure code [CA449] Rail press. very high error ........................................................................ 12
Failure code [CA451] Rail press. sensor high error .................................................................... 14
Failure code [CA452] Rail press. sensor low error...................................................................... 16
Failure code [CA553] Rail press. high error ................................................................................ 16
Failure code [CA559] Rail press. low error ................................................................................. 17
Failure code [CA689] Eng. Ne speed sensor error ..................................................................... 20
Failure code [CA731] Eng. Bkup speed sensor phase error ....................................................... 22
Failure code [CA757] All persistent data lost error ...................................................................... 22
Failure code [CA778] Eng. Bkup speed sensor error .................................................................. 24
Failure code [CA1633] KOMNET datalink timeout error ............................................................. 26
Failure code [CA2185] Throttle sens. sup. volt. high error .......................................................... 28
Failure code [CA2186] Throttle sens. sup. volt. low error ........................................................... 30
Failure code [CA2249] Rail press. very low error ........................................................................ 30
Failure code [CA2311] Abnormality in IMV solenoid ................................................................... 31
Failure code [D110KB] Battery relay drive short ......................................................................... 32
Failure code [D19JKZ] Personal code relay abnormality ............................................................ 34
Failure code [D862KA] GPS antenna discon .............................................................................. 36
Failure code [DA22KK] Pump solenoid power low error ............................................................. 38
Failure code [DA25KP] 5V sensor 1 power abnormality ............................................................. 40
Failure code [DA26KP] 5V sensor 2 power abnormality ............................................................. 43
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 3 SEN02465-00
Failure code [DA2RMC] CAN discon (Pump con detected) ........................................................ 4
Failure code [DAF8KB] Short circuit in camera power supply .................................................... 6
Failure code [DAFGMC] GPS module error ................................................................................ 8
Failure code [DAFRMC] CAN discon (Monitor detected) ............................................................ 10
Failure code [DGH2KB] Hydr oil sensor short ............................................................................. 12
Failure code [DHPAMA] Pump press sensor abnormality ........................................................... 14
Failure code [DHSFMA] Travel left forward PPC press sensor abnormality ............................... 16
Failure code [DHSGMA] Travel right forward PPC press sensor abnormality ............................ 18
Failure code [DHSHMA] Travel left reverse PPC press sensor abnormality............................... 20
Failure code [DHSJMA] Travel right reverse PPC press sensor abnormality ............................. 22
Failure code [DHSKMA] Blade raise PPC press sensor abnormality ......................................... 24
Failure code [DHSLMA] Blade lower PPC press sensor abnormality ......................................... 26
Failure code [DHX1MA] Overload sensor abnormality (Analog) ................................................. 28
Failure code [DV20KB] Travel alarm S/C .................................................................................... 29
Failure code [DW43KA] Travel speed sol discon ........................................................................ 30
Failure code [DW43KB] Travel speed sol short .......................................................................... 31
Failure code [DW45KA] Swing brake sol discon ......................................................................... 32
Failure code [DW45KB] Swing brake sol short ........................................................................... 34
Failure code [DW91KA] Travel junction sol discon ..................................................................... 36
Failure code [DW91KB] Travel junction sol short ........................................................................ 37
Failure code [DWJ0KA] Merge-divider sol discon ....................................................................... 38
Failure code [DWJ0KB] Merge-divider sol short ......................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting by failure code, Part 4 SEN02466-00
Failure code [DXA8KA] PC-EPC sol discon................................................................................ 2
Failure code [DXA8KB] PC-EPC sol short .................................................................................. 4
Failure code [DXE4KA] Service current EPC discon .................................................................. 6
Failure code [DXE4KB] Service current EPC short ..................................................................... 7
Failure code [DY20KA] Wiper working abnormality .................................................................... 8
Failure code [DY20MA] Wiper parking abnormality .................................................................... 10
Failure code [DY2CKA] Washer drive discon.............................................................................. 12
Failure code [DY2CKB] Washer drive short ................................................................................ 14
Failure code [DY2DKB] Wiper drive (for) short ........................................................................... 16
Failure code [DY2EKB] Wiper drive (rev) short ........................................................................... 18

SEN01977-00 00 Index and foreword
8 PC138US, USLC-8
Troubleshooting of electrical system (E-mode) SEN02467-00
Before carrying out troubleshooting of electrical system ............................................................. 3
Information in troubleshooting table ............................................................................................ 5
E-1 When starting switch turned ON, machine monitor displays nothing.................................... 6
E-2 When starting switch turned ON (before starting engine), basic check item lights up .......... 8
E-3 Engine does not start (Engine does not turn) ....................................................................... 9
E-4 Preheater does not operate .................................................................................................. 12
E-5 Automatic warm-up system does not operate (in cold season) ............................................ 14
E-6 All work equipment, swing, and travel mechanism do not move or cannot be locked .......... 16
E-7 Precaution lights up while engine is running......................................................................... 18
E-8 Emergency stop item lights up while engine is running ........................................................ 21
E-9 Engine coolant temperature gauge does not indicate normally ............................................ 22
E-10 Hydraulic oil temperature gauge does not indicate normally .............................................. 23
E-11 Fuel level gauge does not indicate normally ....................................................................... 25
E-12 Contents of display by machine monitor are different from applicable machine ................. 27
E-13 Machine monitor does not display some items ................................................................... 27
E-14 Function switch does not work............................................................................................ 27
E-15 Auto-decelerator does not operate normally....................................................................... 28
E-16 Working mode does not change ......................................................................................... 29
E-17 Travel speed does not change............................................................................................ 30
E-18 Alarm buzzer cannot be stopped ........................................................................................ 31
E-19 Windshield wiper and window washer do not operate ........................................................ 32
E-20 Swing holding brake does not operate normally ................................................................. 36
E-21 Travel alarm does not sound or does not stop sounding .................................................... 38
E-22 Air conditioner does not operate normally (including air conditioner abnormality record) .. 39
E-23 While starting switch is in OFF position, service meter is not displayed ............................. 51
E-24 Machine monitor cannot be set in service mode ................................................................ 51
E-25 Monitoring function does not display lever control signal normally ..................................... 52
E-26 KOMTRAX system does not operate normally ................................................................... 68
Troubleshooting of hydraulic and mechanical system (H-mode) SEN02468-00
Information contained in troubleshooting table............................................................................ 3
System chart for hydraulic and mechanical systems .................................................................. 4
H-1 Speed or power of all work equipment, swing, and travel are low ........................................ 6
H-2 Engine speed sharply drops or engine stalls ........................................................................ 7
H-3 No work equipment, travel and swing move ......................................................................... 8
H-4 Abnormal noise is heard from around hydraulic pump ......................................................... 8
H-5 Fine control mode does not function .................................................................................... 9
H-6 Speed or power of boom is low ............................................................................................ 10
H-7 Speed or power of arm is low ............................................................................................... 11
H-8 Speed or power of bucket is low ........................................................................................... 12
H-9 Work equipment does not move in its single operation ........................................................ 13
H-10 Hydraulic drift of work equipment is large........................................................................... 14
H-11 Time lag of work equipment is large ................................................................................... 15
H-12 Work equipment loaded more is slower during compound operation................................. 15
H-13 Boom RAISE speed is low in compound operation of swing + boom RAISE ..................... 15
H-14 Travel speed lowers largely during compound operation of work equipment/swing + travel .. 16
H-15 Machine deviates during travel ........................................................................................... 17
H-16 Travel speed is low ............................................................................................................. 18
H-17 Machine cannot be steered easily or steering power is low ............................................... 19
H-18 Travel speed does not change or it is kept low or high....................................................... 20
H-19 Track does not move (Only either side) .............................................................................. 20
H-20 Machine does not swing ..................................................................................................... 21
H-21 Swing acceleration or swing speed is low .......................................................................... 22
H-22 Excessive overrun when stopping swing ............................................................................ 23
H-23 When upper structure stops swinging, it makes large shock.............................................. 24
H-24 When upper structure stops swinging, it makes large sound ............................................. 24
H-25 Hydraulic drift of swing is large ........................................................................................... 25
H-26 Flow rate in attachment circuit cannot be adjusted ............................................................ 26

00 Index and foreword SEN01977-00
PC138US, USLC-8 9
Troubleshooting of engine (S-mode) SEN02469-00
Method of using troubleshooting chart ........................................................................................ 4
S-1 Starting performance is poor ................................................................................................ 8
S-2 Engine does not start ............................................................................................................ 9
S-3 Engine does not pick up smoothly ........................................................................................ 12
S-4 Engine stops during operations ............................................................................................ 13
S-5 Engine does not rotate smoothly .......................................................................................... 14
S-6 Engine lacks output (or lacks power).................................................................................... 15
S-7 Exhaust smoke is black (incomplete combustion) ................................................................ 16
S-8 Oil consumption is excessive (or exhaust smoke is blue) .................................................... 17
S-9 Oil becomes contaminated quickly ....................................................................................... 18
S-10 Fuel consumption is excessive ........................................................................................... 19
S-11 Oil is in coolant (or coolant spurts back or coolant level goes down) ................................. 20
S-12 Oil pressure drops .............................................................................................................. 21
S-13 Oil level rises (Entry of coolant or fuel) ............................................................................... 22
S-14 Coolant temperature becomes too high (overheating) ....................................................... 23
S-15 Abnormal noise is made ..................................................................................................... 24
S-16 Vibration is excessive ......................................................................................................... 25
90 Diagrams and drawings
Hydraulic circuit diagram SEN01980-00
Hydraulic circuit diagram............................................................................................................. 3
Electrical circuit diagram SEN01981-00
Electrical circuit diagram ............................................................................................................. 3
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