Troubleshooting
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Marine Diesel gensets. Operator’s Manual.
GENSET FAILURE
SYSTEM
PROBABLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Strangled oil pressure-relief valve
Clean the valve and check its operation.
Faulty oil pressure valve
Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service.
Oil level too high.
Reset oil level.
Obstruction of oil lines.
Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service.
Low compression pressure.
Check compression.
Electrical overload.
Reduce electrical load.
The regulator is not working properly.
Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service.
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel injection timing malfunction.
Adjust fuel injection timing
INLET AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Clogged air filter
Replace the air filter element.
GENERAL
Incorrect valve clearance.
Perform valve adjustment.
Clogged fuel filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
Clean, test and/or replace fuel injector which is not operating
properly.
Water in fuel system.
Clean fuel system with proper products. Inspect the source of
the water inlet.
Fuel injection timing malfunction.
Adjust fuel injection timing
Clogged air filter
Replace the air filter element.
Exhaust detonations
Inspect exhaust system. Replace exhaust system components
that are not operational.
Low compression pressure.
Check compression.
Electrical overload.
Reduce electrical load.
Faulty oil pump.
Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service.
Oil viscosity too high.
Check oil specifications according to Technical Specifications.
Oil level too low.
Reset oil level. Inspect the marine generator set for leaks.
OIL PRESSURE TOO
HIGH.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
GENERAL
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE OVERHEATING
GENERAL
HIGH FUEL
CONSUMPTION
FUEL SYSTEM
INLET AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM
LOW POWER