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11.3 ENGINE
• Make sure that you contact us or our sales service agent for the actions marked with in the
table.
• Ask us or our sales service agency for repair if you suspect any other abnormalities or causes
than those given below.
Abnormal Phenomenon Major Cause(s) Remedy
Engine does not start even after the
starter key is turned
• Insufficient fuel
• Insufficient battery
charge
• Insufficient
compression
• See “Check before
operation” and refuel
• Charge the battery
Inspection and
replacement
Engine starts but stops right away • Insufficient oil in oil pan
• See “Check before
operation” and adjust oil
level to appropriate one
• See causes and actions for
“Engine does not start”
Engine power is low, or the power
gradually drops
• Air cleaner element
clogged
• Radiator fin clogged
• Insufficient
compression
• See “Regular
Maintenance” for cleaning
or replacement of the parts
• Clean
Inspection and
replacement
Engine water temperature monitor
illuminates while the engine is in
operation
• Insufficient coolant
• Water leakage from the
cooling line
• Slackened or broken
fan belt
• Radiator fin clogged
• See “Check before
operation” and refill
coolant.
Inspection and repair
• See “Periodical
Maintenance” to check,
adjust, or change the belt
• Check and clean
Engine oil pressure monitor
illuminates while the engine is in
operation • Insufficient engine oil
• Engine oil filter clogged
• Engine unit in failure
• See “Check before
operation” and adjust oil
level to appropriate one
• See “Periodical
Maintenance” to check or
replace.
Inspection and repair