Thermo King T-1000R, Maintenance Manual

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13 Mechanical Diagnosis
Condition Possible Cause Remedy
Engine will not crank Electrical problem Check and repair electrical system
Defective starter solenoid Replace solenoid
Defective starter Repair starter
Water in cylinders Check for hydrostatic lock. Remove
injectors and turn engine slowly
Starter motor turns but engine does
not crank Starter clutch defective Replace
Engine cranks but fails to start Fuel solenoid not energized Check 8D and 8DP and CHF
circuits and fuel solenoid pull-in
relay. Check that controller is
configured for correct Engine Type.
Refer to appropriate Microprocessor
Diagnostic Manual.
Fuel solenoid defective or stuck Replace
Fuel injection pump defective Replace pump
Glow plugs defective Replace
No fuel or wrong fuel Fill with proper fuel
Electric fuel pump not operating
• Check fuel pump is running and 8
to 10 psig (55 to 69 kPa). Repair
or replace fuel pump.
• If the fuel will run and be audible,
but is not priming the system: The
gasket around the edge of the
fuel filter bowl may be out of
place allowing air to be sucked
into the system. Please refer to
Service Bulletin SB 993 for more
information.
Air in fuel system Bleed air
Compression low Overhaul engine
Injection nozzles defective Replace nozzles
Incorrect timing Adjust timing
Air cleaner clogged Replace air filter
Exhaust plugged Clean exhaust