6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting
Engine does not turn when starter is actuated
Component
Cause
Action
Battery
Low or faulty
Charge or replace (see manufacturer's
documentation).
Cable connections defective
Check if cable connections are proper‐
ly secured (see manufacturer's docu‐
mentation).
Starter
Engine wiring or starter defective
Check if cable connections are proper‐
ly secured, contact Service.
Engine cabling
Faulty
Engine/generator
control
Secure seating of assemblies or con‐
nectors not provided
Perform visual inspection (see manu‐
facturer's documentation).
Engine governor
Plug-in connections are loose
Check plug-in connections
Engine
Running gear blocked (engine cannot
be barred manually).
Contact Service.
Engine turns but does not fire
Component
Cause
Action
Starter
Poor rotation by starter: Battery low or
defective.
Charge or replace battery (see manu‐
facturer's documentation).
Engine cabling
Faulty
Fuel system
Air in fuel system.
Vent fuel system (→ Page 84).
Engine governor
Faulty
Contact Service.
Engine fires unevenly
Component
Cause
Action
Fuel injection equip‐
ment
Injector faulty.
Engine cabling
Faulty
Fuel system
Air in fuel system.
Vent fuel system (→ Page 84).
Engine governor
Faulty
Contact Service.
Engine does not reach rated speed
Component
Cause
Action
Fuel supply
Fuel prefilter clogged.
Replace
Easy-change fuel filter clogged
Air supply
Air filter clogged.
Check signal ring position of service in‐
dicator (if fitted) .
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