
Diesel engine Series 15W / 18W
Faults
2008-12-09
121
9.2.4 Operating
behaviour not faultless
Error
Possible cause
Troubleshooting
Clearance by
Engine overloaded
Reduce load
Operator
Cooling air inlet blocked
Clear blockage
Operator
Cooling air supply blocked
Improve cooling air supply, check
engine installation
Operator
Oil level in the crankcase too
high
Correct oil level
Operator
Defective injection nozzle
Check injection nozzle, repair or
replace
Skilled
employee
Insufficient coolant level
Fill with coolant
Operator
Coolant thermostat defective
Check coolant thermostat,
replace if necessary
Operator
Impeller of the neoprene impeller
pump defective
Replace impeller
Operator
Loss of cooling water
Check the cooling system for
leaks
Operator
Temperature switch or
temperature sensor defective
Check temperature switch or
temperature sensor, replace if
necessary
Skilled
employee
Cylinder head gasket or cylinder
head defective
Check cylinder head gasket and
cylinder head, replace if
necessary
Skilled
employee
Overheating
(engine becomes
too hot)
End of delivery of the injection
pump incorrectly adjusted
Check and adjust end of delivery Skilled
employee
Carbon deposit on piston head
Remove carbon deposits on
piston, replace piston and
cylinder if necessary
Skilled
employee
Injection nozzle needle sticks /
jams
Replace injection nozzle
Skilled
employee
Incorrect end of delivery
Incorrect begin of delivery
Check and adjust begin of
delivery / end of delivery
Skilled
employee
Knocking noises
Broken piston rings
Replace piston rings, check
piston and cylinder
Skilled
employee