Diesel engine Series 15W / 18W
Faults
118
2008-12-09
Error
Possible cause
Troubleshooting
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Decompression unit defective
Check decompression unit,
replace if necessary
Skilled
employee
Leaky valves
Check valves, repair or replace
Skilled
employee
Leaky cylinder head / cylinder
head gasket
Replace cylinder head gasket
Skilled
employee
Sticking piston rings
Check piston rings, replace if
necessary and check piston ring
grooves
Skilled
employee
Piston and cylinder worn
Overhaul engine (change piston
and cylinder)
Skilled
employee
Compression too
low
Starting load too high
Reduce load
Operator
Engine oil too viscous
Change engine oil, use correct
viscosity
Operator
Engine can only
be turned with
difficulty
Main bearing or piston "seized"
Overhaul engine
Skilled
employee