Troubleshooting (engine)
Troubleshooting (Engine)
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| No Fuel reaching injection pump? | Add fuel. Check entire fuel system. | |
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| Defective fuel pump? | Replace fuel pump. | |
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| Fuel filter clogged? | Replace fuel filter and clean tank. | |
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| Faulty fuel supply line? | Replace or repair fuel line. | |
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| Compression too low? | Check piston, cylinder and valves. Adjust or | |
| repair per engine repair manual. | ||
Engine will not start or start is delayed, |
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Fuel pump not working correctly? | Repair or replace fuel pump. | ||
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Oil pressure too low? | Check engine oil pressure. | ||
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| Low starting temperature limit exceeded? | Comply with cold starting instructions and | |
| proper oil viscosity. | ||
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| Defective battery? | Charge or replace battery. | |
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| Air or water mixed in fuel system? | Check carefully for loosened fuel line | |
| coupling, loose cap nut, etc. | ||
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| Engine oil too thick? | Refill engine crankcase with correct type of | |
At low temperatures engine will not start. | oil for winter environment. | ||
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| Defective battery? | Replace battery. | |
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Engine fires but stops soon as starter is | Fuel filter blocked? | Replace fuel filter. | |
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Fuel supply blocked? | Check the entire fuel system. | ||
switched off. | |||
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Defective fuel pump? | Replace fuel pump. | ||
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| Fuel tank empty? | Add fuel. | |
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Engine stops by itself during normal | Fuel filter blocked? | Replace fuel filter. | |
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Defective fuel pump? | Replace fuel pump. | ||
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| Mechanical oil pressure shutdown sensor | Add oil. Replace low oil shutdown sensor if | |
| stops the engine due to low oil? | necessary. | |
| Fuel tank empty? | Replace fuel filter. | |
| Fuel filter clogged? | Replace fuel filter. | |
| Fuel tank venting is inadequate? | Ensure that tank is adequately vented. | |
| Leaks at pipe unions? | Check threaded pipe unions tape and tighten | |
| unions a required. | ||
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Low engine power, output and speed. |
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Speed control lever does not remain in | See engine manual for corrective action. | ||
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| selected position? | ||
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| Engine oil level too full? | Correct engine oil level. | |
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| Injection pump wear? | injection pump element and delivery valve | |
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| assembly and replace as necessary. |
MQP20P STANDBY GENERATOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (11/28/11) — page 37