Troubleshooting
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Marine Diesel gensets. Operator’s Manual.
GENSET FAILURE
SYSTEM
PROBABLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Faulty coolant water pump.
Check coolant pump (impeller, pump sealing).
Plugged or restricted-pitch salt water tap.
Clean the tap, check if the salt water pump impeller is
damaged.
Faulty salt water pump.
Check sea water pump (impeller, pump sealing).
Clogged water cooler.
Clean the water cooler.
Low coolant level.
Restore normal coolant level for operation.
Thermostat is not operational.
Replace the thermostat.
INLET AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Clogged air filter
Replace the air filter element.
Low compression pressure.
Check compression.
Electrical overload.
Reduce electrical load.
Exhaust system leakage.
Inspect exhaust system. Replace exhaust system components
that are not operational.
Excessive vibration.
Check engine brackets. Inspect engine and retighten loose
parts.
Incorrect valve clearance.
Perform valve adjustment.
AC worn alternator bearing.
Replace the CA alternator bearing.
Faulty AVR regulator plate.
Replace AVR regulator plate.
Discharged or empty battery.
Charge the battery or replace it with a new one.
Loose or corroded battery connections.
Check the battery connections are correct, clean and tight.
Faulty DC alternator regulator.
Replace alternator.
DC alternator belt tension.
Check belt tension and change if necessary.
Electrical overload.
Reduce electrical load.
The regulator is not working properly.
Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service.
GENERAL
ALTERNATOR (AC)
GENERATOR SET WITH
NOISE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(DC)
FAULTY BATTERY
CHARGE
LOW OR ZERO OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
GENERAL
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE OVERHEATING
