E-5

TROubLEShOOTING

E-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAuSE

RECOMMENDED

COuRSE OF ACTION

Engine does not start.

1.

Lack of fuel.

 

 

2.

Air mixed in the fuel system.

 

 

3.

Clogged fuel filter.

 

 

4.

Irregular and faulty fuel supply

 

 

 

(Injector pump trouble).

 

 

5.

Glow plug not heated.

 

 

6.

Clogged air cleaner.

 

 

7.

No compression.

 

 

8.

Engine protection light is ON.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not turn over.

1.

Faulty Ignition switch and or

 

 

 

Injector pump solenoid.

 

 

2.

Insufficient charging or com-

 

 

 

plete discharge of the battery.

 

 

 

 

If all recommended possible areas

 

3.

Improper viscosity of the lubri-

of misadjustment have been

 

 

cating oil.

checked and the problem persists,

 

 

 

Contact your local Lincoln

 

 

 

Irregular running of the engine.

1.

Air mixed in the fuel system.

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

2.

Uneven fuel injection (Faulty

 

 

 

fuel injector pump).

 

 

3.

Clogged fuel filter.

 

 

4.

Defective governor.

 

 

5.

Engine itself defective.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stops during operation and

1.

Lack of fuel in the fuel tank.

 

the Engine Protection light does

 

 

 

not turn on.

2.

Clogged fuel filter.

 

 

3.

Air mixed in the fuel system.

 

 

4.

Faulty function of the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

SAE-300®

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