Ligier JS SO, User Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
The engine will not
start.
After starting, the oil
pressure light fails to
go out
After starting, the
engine stops, falters,
fails to pick up speed
Black smoke from
the exhaust
Blue smoke from
the exhaust
No fuel
Unsuitable fuel
Frozen fuel
Diesel filter clogged
or full of water
Weak battery
After these checks, engine
still will not start
Fill the fuel tank
Fuel level too low Fill the fuel tank
Fuel is frozen
Drain off and add diesel anti-
freeze
Clean the tank and diesel filter and
fill with clean diesel
Water in the fuel system
No oil in the engine
Greasing system damaged
Contact a LIGIER dealer. Do not run
engine when light is on
Accelerate the engine for a while to
allow temperature to rise
Engine too cold
Check level with the dipstick (engine
cold) and top up if necessary.
Replace
Air filter clogged Clean it or change it
Add diesel anti-freeze
Have it changed
Check, recharge, replace
Contact a LIGIER dealer.
Injection system faulty Contact a LIGIER dealer.
Oil level too high
High oil
consumption
Check and change if necessary
Contact a LIGIER dealer.
No pre-heating Contact a LIGIER dealer.