Multiquip LT6D operation manual Symptom Possible Cause Solution

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		TROUBLESHOOTING (engine)


		Table 12 Engine Troubleshooting (continued)

	Symptom	Possible Cause	Solution

		Fuel filter clogged or dirty?	Clean or change.

		Air cleaner clogged?	Clean or change.

		Fuel leak due to loose injection pipe	Tighten nut.
		retaining nut?	Tighten nut.
		retaining nut?
	Engine revolution is not
	Engine revolution is not	Injection pump malfunctioning?	Repair or replace.
	smooth.	Injection pump malfunctioning?	Repair or replace.
	smooth.	Incorrect nozzle opening pressure?	Adjust.
		Incorrect nozzle opening pressure?	Adjust.

		Injection nozzle stuck or clogged?	Repair or replace.

		Fuel over flow pipe clogged?	Clean.

		Governor malfunctioning?	Repair.

		Excessive engine oil?	Reduce to the specified level.
	Either white or	Piston ring and liner worn or stuck?	Repair or replace.
	blue exhaust gas is	Piston ring and liner worn or stuck?	Repair or replace.

		Incorrect injection timing?	Adjust.
	observed.	Incorrect injection timing?	Adjust.
		Deficient compression?	Adjust top clearance.

		Overload?	Lessen the load.
	Either black or dark	Low grade fuel used?	Use the specified fuel.
	Either black or dark
	gray exhaust gas is	Fuel filter clogged?	Clean or change.
	observed.
	observed.	Air cleaner clogged?	Clean or change.
		Air cleaner clogged?	Clean or change.

		Deficient nozzle injection?	Repair or replace the nozzle.

		Incorrect injection timing?	Adjust.
		Engine's moving parts seem to be seizing?	Repair or replace.

	Deficient output.	Uneven fuel injection?	Repair or replace the injection pump.

		Deficient nozzle injection?	Repair or replace the nozzle.
		Deficient nozzle injection?	Repair or replace the nozzle.

		Compression leak?	Replace head gasket, tighten cylinder head
		Compression leak?	bolt, glow plug and nozzle holder.
			bolt, glow plug and nozzle holder.

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