7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Troubleshooting
Engine does not turn when starter is actuated
Cause
Corrective action
Battery low or faulty
u
Charge or replace (→ manufacturer's documentation).
Battery: Cable connections faulty
u
Check if cable connections are properly secured (→ manufacturer's
documentation).
Starter: Engine cabling or starter
faulty
u
Check if cable connections are properly secured, contact Service.
Engine wiring defective
u
Check (→ Page 135).
Connectors on engine governor
possibly loose
u
Check plug connections (→ Page 137).
Running gear blocked (engine
cannot be barred manually)
u
Contact Service.
Engine turns but does not fire
Cause
Corrective action
Poor rotation by starter: Battery
low or faulty
u
Charge or replace battery (→ manufacturer's documentation).
Engine wiring defective
u
Check (→ Page 135).
Air in fuel system
u
Vent fuel system (→ Page 103).
Engine governor defective
u
Contact Service.
Engine fires unevenly
Cause
Corrective action
Injector defective
u
Contact Service.
Engine wiring defective
u
Check (→ Page 135).
Air in fuel system
u
Vent fuel system (→ Page 103).
Engine governor defective
u
Contact Service.
Engine does not reach rated speed
Cause
Corrective action
Fuel prefilter (if fitted) clogged.
u
Clean or replace filter element (→ manufacturer's documentation).
Fuel filter clogged
u
Replace (→ Page 106).
Air filter clogged
u
Replace air filter .(→ Page 110)
Injector defective
u
Contact Service.
Engine wiring defective
u
Check (→ Page 135).
Engine: Overloaded
u
Contact Service.
MS150100/04E 2015-09
| Troubleshooting | 59
TIM-ID: 0000054488 - 001