
Diesel engine Series 15B / 18B
Faults
2008-09-08
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9.2 Troubleshooting
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9.2.1 Engine does not start
Error
Possible cause
Troubleshooting
Clearance by
No fuel in the tank
Filling with fuel
Operator
Speed adjusting lever is in the
Stop position
Put speed adjusting lever in the
"full load" position
Operator
Ventilation in the fuel filler cap
blocked
Replace fuel filler cap
Operator
Fuel line interrupted
Check fuel lines
Operator
If the injection
noise (chattering)
cannot be heard
Fuel filter blocked
Replace fuel filter
Operator
Fuel line broken or leaky
connection
Replace fuel line or tighten
connection
Operator
Vapour bubble formation caused
by too hot fuel
Let fuel cool down
Operator
Paraffin precipitation in the fuel
(for low external temperature
approx. -10 °C)
Drain and flush fuel system,
replace fuel filter, use winter fuel
Skilled
employee
Failure of the fuel
system; turn
engine by hand
and pay attention
to the typical
"chatter" of the
injection nozzle.
Defective injection nozzle
Check injection nozzle, replace if
necessary
Skilled
employee
Petrol instead of diesel in the tank Drain tank and fuel system and
arrange for engine to be checked
by a Greaves Farymann Diesel
service partner (petrol in the tank
results in engine damage)
Skilled
employee
If the injection
noise (chattering)
can be heard
Air intake tract blocked
Check intake area of the air filter
case and air filter cartridge
Operator
Incorrect valve clearance
Adjust valve clearance
Skilled
employee
Decompression unit defective
Check decompression unit,
replace if necessary
Skilled
employee
Leaky valves
Check valves, repair or replace
Skilled
employee
Compression too
low
Leaky cylinder head / cylinder
head gasket
Replace cylinder head gasket
Skilled
employee