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Section 5 - Troubleshooting

 

 

Engine

 

 

 

Engine

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks

Low oil level.

Add correct grade and amount of oil.

 

Low oil pressure.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Engine overheated.

See “Engine Overheats” (later in this

 

 

chart).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low engine operating

Engine temperature gauge faulty.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

temperature

Malfunctioning thermostat(s).

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

 

Tractor used on very light loads.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low oil pressure

Low oil level.

Add oil as required.

 

Oil pressure gauge faulty.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Wrong grade or viscosity oil.

Drain and refill with correct grade

 

 

and viscosity oil.

 

Engine component failure.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive oil

Engine oil level too high.

Reduce oil level.

consumption

Incorrect viscosity oil.

Use correct viscosity.

 

 

External oil leaks.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Plugged breather tube vent filter.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Engine component failure.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

Restricted cooling system fins.

Clean radiator, cooler and front grill.

 

Excessive engine load.

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load.

 

Low engine oil level.

Add oil as required.

 

Low coolant level.

Fill cooling system. Check for leaks.

 

Faulty radiator cap.

Replace cap.

 

Loose or worn fan belt.

Check automatic tensioner. Replace

 

 

belt if worn.

 

Cooling system plugged.

Flush cooling system.

 

Malfunctioning thermostat(s).

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Hose connection leaking.

Tighten hose connection.

 

Malfunctioning temperature gauge.

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter restricted

Clogged air filter.

Clean or replace filter.

 

Contact Buhler Versatile dealer.

 

Aspirator malfunction.

 

 

 

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