
TS, TR, TX engines workshop manual
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Problem
Method of Correction
White Exhaust Smoke
Water in the fuel system.
Drain, flush, refill and prime the filter.
Faulty fuel pump.
Contact a Lister Petter Power Systems distributor.
Light Blue Exhaust Smoke
Generally as a result of light load.
Investigate the load management programme.
Heavy Blue Exhaust Smoke
Lubricating oil passing the piston rings.
Check the crankcase vacuum. Check for wear.
Stuck, worn or broken piston rings.
Check for damage, decarbonise, replace the rings.
Worn cylinder bore.
Replace the piston and piston rings.
Overfull oil sump.
Correct the level.
Black Exhaust Smoke
Overload.
Reduce the load.
Choked air filter.
Dismantle and clean the cap and element.
Inlet air temperature too high.
Investigate the reason.
Water in the fuel system.
Drain, flush, refill and prime the filter.
Unsuitable fuel.
Use fuel of the correct specification.
Engine Stops
Lack of fuel.
Check the system. Refill the tank.
Air in the fuel system.
Prime the fuel filter.
Water in the fuel system.
Drain, flush, refill and prime the fuel filter.
Choked fuel filter.
Replace the filter.
Choked air filter.
Dismantle and clean the cap and element.
Overload.
Reduce the load.
Overheating.
See the 'Overheating' section.
Loss of compression.
Check the piston rings and the valves.
Loss of electrical supply to the fuel solenoid.
Check the electrical feed.
Automatic shutdown, if protective devices are fitted.
Investigate the cause and rectify.
Lack or Loss of Power
Loss of compression.
Check the piston rings and the valves.
Choked air filter.
Dismantle and clean the cap and element.
Choked exhaust system.
Dismantle and clean.
Overload.
Reduce the load.
Choked fuel filter.
Replace the filter.
Worn engine.
Give the engine a major overhaul.
Overheating
Overload.
Reduce the load.
Lubricating oil level too low.
Add oil of the correct specification and viscosity.
Incorrect fuel.
Drain the system, add fuel of the correct specification.
Recirculation of exhaust gasses or cooling air.
Investigate and eliminate the cause.
Air cooling system obstructed.
Check for restrictions and clean the cylinder head and cylinder
barrel cooling fins.
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