TROUBLESHOOTING
6LPA Service Manual
12-11
Troubleshooting Chart
12/05
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International
Low lubrication oil pressure
Clogged engine oil filter
Replace
Engine oil temperature too high
Check the seawater level
Failure of oil pump
Overhaul or replace
Faulty operation of oil pump relief valve
Tighten the adjust valve
Replace the safety valve
Low viscosity of engine oil used
Replace the engine oil
Insufficient engine oil quantity
Add oil
Faulty pressure gauge or sender unit
Replace
Engine oil temperature too
high
Insufficient seawater flow rate
Replace seawater pump
impeller
Overloaded operation
Decrease the load
Fresh water coolant
temperature too high
Insufficient seawater
Replace seawater pump
impeller
Faulty thermostat
Replace
Loose drive belt of freshwater pump
Adjust the belt tension
Overloaded operation
Decrease the load
Symptom
Probable Cause
Measure