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Engine overheats
Oil level too low
Add engine oil; see “Checking Engine Oil Level” on
page 4-9
Fouled oil cooler fins
Clean oil cooler; contact authorized service center
Damaged fan. Damaged or loose V-belt
Replace the fan / service V-belt; see “Checking
and Adjusting V-Belt Tension” on page 4-22 or
“Checking and Adjusting Air Conditioning V-Belt
Tension” on page 4-22; contact authorized service
center
Coolant level too low
Add coolant; see “Checking Coolant Level” on
page 4-14
Oil level too high
Adjust oil level; see “Changing Engine Oil and Fil-
ter” on page 4-10
Oil level too low
Add engine oil; see “Checking Engine Oil Level” on
page 4-9
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized service
center
High engine oil consump-
tion
Oil level too high
Adjust oil level; see “Changing Engine Oil and Fil-
ter” on page 4-10
Machine inclination too high
15° maximum inclination up and across slopes; 25°
maximum inclination down slopes
Incorrect engine oil SAE grade
Replace engine oil with proper grade; see “Fluid
Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Engine smoke
Blue
Oil level too high
Adjust oil level; see “Changing Engine Oil and Fil-
ter” on page 4-10
Machine inclination too high
15° maximum inclination up and across slopes; 25°
maximum inclination down slopes
White Incorrect fuel grade
Replace fuel with proper grade; see “Fluid Capaci-
ties/Lubricants” on page 1-4
Engine starting temperature too low
Wait for engine pre-heat cycle to complete before
starting engine
Incorrect engine valve clearance
Adjust valve clearance; contact authorized service
center
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized service
center
Black
Air filter contaminated
Service air filter; see “Air Cleaner Service” on
page 4-10
Incorrect engine valve clearance
Adjust valve clearance; contact authorized service
center
Malfunctioning fuel injector(s)
Repair fuel injector(s); contact authorized service
center
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
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