TM3215,3245,3265
84
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Starter motor does not
operate with key turned to
START
• Shift lever not in neutral
• PTO switch is "ON"
• Broken safety switch
• Discharged battery
• Loose or dirty terminals
• Broken main switch
• Broken starter
• PTO switch is not in off.
Place lever in neutral
Turn PTO switch to off
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Charge battery
Clean and retighten securely
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Consult your Dealer
Turn PTO switch to off
Starter motor operates
but not at full speed
• Discharged battery
• Loose or dirty terminals
• Defective ground
• Improper oil viscosity
• Defective engine
Charge battery
Clean and retighten securely
Clean and tighten starter mounting
Replace with oil of proper viscosity
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Starter motor operates
but engine does not start
• Electric fuel control not operating
• Air in fuel system
• Clogged fuel filter
• Fuel is not being supplied
• Incorrect preheating procedure
• Defective engine
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Air-bleed fuel system
Clean filter
Check fuel level, open fuel valve
Increase use of glow plugs
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Irregular engine running
• Air in fuel system
• Clogged fuel filter
• Clogged fuel injectors
• Fuel-line is leaking air
• Fuel injection pump timing
• Defective engine
Air-bleed fuel system
Clean filter
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Retighten clamps, replace
defective pipes
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When decelerated, engine
stops
• Incorrect low idle setting
• Malfunctioning fuel injection pump
• Improper valve clearance
• Defective fuel injectors
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Engine over-speeds
• Defective governor
• Incorrect high speed setting
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Consult your Dealer
Engine over-speeds
• Engine oil is getting
into combustion chambers
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