Fault description
Cause
Remedy
Engine does not start
Driver not seated (seat con-
tact switch)
Occupy the driver's seat when
starting.
Travel lever not in neutral
position
Return the travel levers to neutral
position.
Battery not charged or not
connected
Charge the battery, check the pole
clamps
Operating error
see section “Starting the engine”
Incorrect valve clearance
Adjust the valve clearance
Lack of oil
Fill up engine oil
Spark plugs defective, soiled,
incorrect electrode gap
Unscrew the spark plugs, check,
replace if necessary
Poor starting of engine or engine
works irregularly with poor power
Battery power too low
Have battery checked
Battery pole clamps loose or
oxidized, causing the starter
to turn too slow
Clean the pole clamps, tighten and
cover them with acid-free grease
Especially in winter: use of
too viscous engine oil
Use an engine oil complying with
the ambient temperatures
Fuel supply too low, fuel
system clogged
Change the fuel filter. Check the line
connections for leaks and tighten
the fittings.
The specified valve clearance
is not correct
Adjust the valve clearance
Carburettor defective
Have examined by a specialist
Air filter dirty
Clean air filter, change if necessary
Excessive play in throttle
cable
Adjust the throttle cable, replace if
necessary
Engine looses power and speed,
excessive exhaust smoke
Engine oil level too high
Drain the oil down to the top dipstick
mark
Poor quality fuel
Use specified fuel
Air filter dirty
Clean air filter, change if necessary
Poor compression due to
burned or broken piston rings
or incorrect valve clearance
Have piston rings and pistons
examined by a specialist, adjust the
valve clearance
Engine overheating, engine must be
shut down immediately!
Cooling air inlets heavily
soiled
Clean the cooling air inlets
Air filter dirty
Clean air filter, change if necessary
Troubleshooting – Trouble shooting, diesel engine
BW 900-50
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