20 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
High oil consumption
Engine vent hose bent
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Route the vent hose without bends or
change it if necessary.
Engine oil level too high
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Check the engine oil level. (
Engine oil too thin (low viscosity)
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Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean
the oil screen.
Piston or cylinder worn
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Measure the piston/cylinder mounting
clearance.
12-V battery discharged
12 V battery is not charging
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Check the charging voltage.
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Check the stator winding of the alterna-
tor.
Unwanted electrical power con-
sumer
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Check the open-circuit current.