trouble shooting (engine)

Troubleshooting (engine) - continued

symptom

possible problem

Solution

 

 

 

Low engine power output and low speed,

Air fi lter blocked?

Clean or replace air fi lter.

 

 

Incorrect valve clearances?

Adjust valves per engine specifi cation.

black exhaust smoke.

 

 

Malfunction at injector?

See engine manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Too much oil in engine crankcase?

Drain off engine oil down to uppermark on

 

dipstick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entire cooling air system contaminated/

Clean cooling air system and cooling fi n

 

blocked?

areas.

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

Fan belt broken or elongated?

Change belt or adjust belt tension.

 

 

Coolant insuffi cient?

Replenish coolant.

 

 

 

 

 

Radiator net or radiator fi n clogged with dust?

Clean net or fi n carefully.

 

 

 

 

Fan, radiator, or radiator cap defective?

Replace defective part.

 

 

 

 

Thermostat defective?

Check thermostat and replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Head gasket defective or water leakage?

Replace parts.

 

 

 

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MVH406DSCPAS, MVH406DSZ specifications

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