TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting (engine)

 

 

Symptom

possible problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

No Fuel reaching injection pump?

 

Add fuel. Check entire fuel system.

 

 

 

 

 

Defective fuel pump?

 

Replace fuel pump.

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel fi lter clogged?

 

Replace fuel fi lter and clean tank.

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty fuel supply line?

 

Replace or repair fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

Compression too low?

 

Check piston, cylinder and valves. Adjust or

 

 

repair per engine repair manual.

Engine will not start or start is delayed,

 

 

Fuel pump not working correctly?

 

Repair or replace fuel pump.

although engine can be turned over.

 

Oil pressure too low?

 

Check engine oil pressure.

 

 

 

Low starting temperature limit exceeded?

 

Comply with cold starting instructions and

 

 

proper oil viscosity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defective battery?

 

Charge or replace battery.

 

 

 

 

 

Air or water mixed in fuel system?

 

Check carefully for loosened fuel line

 

 

coupling, loose cap nut, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine oil too thick?

 

Refi ll engine crankcase with correct type of

At low temperatures engine will not start.

 

oil for winter environment.

 

 

 

Defective battery?

 

Replace battery.

 

 

 

 

Engine fi res but stops soon as starter is

Fuel fi lter blocked?

 

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

Fuel supply blocked?

 

Check the entire fuel system.

switched off.

 

 

 

 

Defective fuel pump?

 

Replace fuel pump.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank empty?

 

Add fuel.

 

 

 

 

Engine stops by itself during normal

Fuel fi lter blocked?

 

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

Defective fuel pump?

 

Replace fuel pump.

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

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 fi lter.

 

Fuel fi lter clogged?

 

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

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.

 

 

 

Low engine power, output and speed.

 

 

 

Speed control lever does not remain in

 

See engine manual for corrective action.

 

 

 

selected position?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine oil level too full?

 

Correct engine oil level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use No. 2-D diesel fuel only. Check the fuel

 

Injection pump wear?

 

injection pump element and delivery valve

 

 

 

assembly and replace as necessary.

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