V304 — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

TABLE 5. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

SYMPTON

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank empty?

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

Fuel filter clogged?

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank venting is inadequate?

Ensure that tank is adequately vented.

Low engine power, output and

 

 

Leaks at pipe unions?

Check threaded pipe unions tape and tighten

speed.

 

unions a required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed control lever does not remain in selected

See engine manual for corrective action.

 

position?

 

 

 

 

 

Engine oil level too full?

Correct engine oil level?

 

 

 

Low engine power output and

Air filter blocked?

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

low speed, black exhaust

Incorrect valve clearances?

Adjust valves per engine specification.

smoke.

 

 

Malfunction at injector?

See engine manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Too much oil in engine crankcase?

Drain off engine oil down to uppermark on

 

dipstick.

 

 

Air-cooled diesel engine runs

 

 

 

Clean cooling air system, remove shrouds and

very "HOT". Cylinder head

Entire cooling air system contaminated blocked?

overheat, telltale lamp comes

 

cooling fin areas.

on (option)

Inadequate sealing at air guide plates or

Check that air guide plates and enclosure

 

elements are all present and make a tight

 

capsule elements?

 

seal.

 

 

 

 

 

V304 VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (11/13/09) — PAGE 33

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