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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Engine does not start or operates | 1. Faulty Ignition switch and or | |
Irregularly |
| Injector pump solenoid |
| 2. | Insufficient charging or complete |
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| discharge of the battery |
| 3. | Lack of fuel |
| 4. | Air mixed in the fuel system. |
| 5. | Clogged fuel filter |
| 6. | Irregular and faulty fuel supply |
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| ( Injector pump trouble) |
| 7. | Glow plug not heated |
| 8. | Improper viscosity of the lubricat- |
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| ing oil |
| 9. | Clogged air cleaner |
| 10. | No compression |
| 11. | Engine protection light is on |
| 12. | Defective governor |
| 13. | Engine defective |
Engine stops during operation and | 1. | Lack of fuel |
the Engine Protection light does not | 2. | Clogged fuel filter |
turn on | 3. | Air mixed in the fuel system |
| 4. | Faulty function of the engine |
Engine stops during operation and | 1. Overheating of the engine |
the Engine Protection light does | • Lack of coolant |
turn on | • Loose or damaged fan belt |
| • Clogged radiator |
| • Dust or scale clogged in the cool- |
| ing water passages |
| • Faulty thermostat |
| • Lack of oil |
| • Overloading |
| • Faulty Idler/Engine Protection |
| P.C. Board |
| 2. Loss of engine oil pressure |
| • Lack of engine oil |
| • Faulty oil pressure switch |
| • Oil leakage from the lubricating |
| system |
| • Clogged oil filter |
| • To low viscosity of the engine oil |
| • Faulty Idler/Engine Protection |
| P.C. Board |
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
SA 250