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918196/EP0913
CHAPTER 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine hard -starting or fails
to start
No fuel
Add fuel to tank; bleed air from fuel system
Incorrect engine oil SAE grade
Replace engine oil with proper grade; see
"Fluid Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Incorrect fuel grade
Replace fuel with proper grade; see "Fluid
Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Loose, or corroded starter circuit connections Repair starter circuit; contact authorized ser-
vice center
Incorrect engine clearance
Adjust clearance; contact authorized service
center
Battery power insufficient
Charge battery or replace if necessary. See
"Battery” on page 4-16
Fuel filter contaminated
Replace fuel filter; see "Fuel Filter” on page 4-
14
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized ser-
vice center
Starter not working / pinion fails to engage
Repair starter/pinion; contact authorized ser-
vice center
Glow plug system not working
Repair glow plug system; contact authorized
service center
Rough running engine
Incorrect fuel grade
Replace fuel with proper grade; see "Fluid
Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Incorrect engine clearance
Adjust clearance; contact authorized service
center
Fuel line leakage
Replace fuel line; contact authorized service
center
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized ser-
vice center.
Insufficient engine power
Fuel line leakage
Replace fuel line; contact authorized service
center
Air filter contaminated
Service air filter; see "Air Cleaner” on page 4-
12
Engine not at operating temperature
Warm up the engine
Incorrect fuel grade
Replace fuel with proper grade; see "Fluid
Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Incorrect engine clearance
Adjust clearance; contact authorized service
center
Oil level too high
Adjust oil level; see "Changing Engine Oil and
Filter” on page 4-11
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized ser-
vice center
Engine overheated.
Check cooling system
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