Engine Controls
Trouble, Symptom
Test, Check, And/or
and Condition
Probable Cause
Remedy
12.
Engine “misses”. Runs
unevenly.
a.
Insufficient fuel
Check fuel flow in accordance
with Cummins Operation
Manual. Repair or replace parts
as required. Also see Engine,
Trouble 3.
b.
Faulty injector
Check injectors in accordance
with Cummins Operation and
Maintenance Manual. See
causes of low compression
listed under ENGINE
CONTROLS.
c.
Low compression pressure
Check compression in
accordance with Cummins
Operation Manual. See
causes of low compression
listed under ENGINE
CONTROLS.
13.
Engine lacks power
a.
Improper engine
adjustments and gear train
timing
“Tune-up” engine in accordance
with Cummins Operation
Manual.
b.
Insufficient fuel
See ENGINE CONTROLS
c.
Insufficient inlet air due to
damaged air cleaner.
Check air cleaner for “plugging”
and/or damage.
d.
Restricted exhaust system
Check exhaust pipes for
restrictions. Check muffler for
clogged condition. Replace as
required.
OM-2084 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
90CU24 / Series 500392 Generator Sets
Chapter 2-4
November 27/1997
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