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Fault finding table
Troubleshooting
Possible fault
A
Faulty or discharged battery.
B
Loose or corroded connections
in starting circuit.
C
Faulty starter-switch or faulty
starter-relay.
D
Faulty starter-motor or pinion
does not engage.
E
Starter relay is not engaged
due to a voltage too low; cau-
sed by a very long intermediate
cable from engine to control
panel.
Possible fault
A
Fuel stop valve closed.
B
(Nearly) Empty fuel tank.
C
Air in fuel system.
D
Fuel filter clogged with water
and/or contamination.
E
Leaking fuel supply line or fuel
injection line.
F
Faulty injector/injection pump.
G
Vent line of fuel supply tank
clogged.
H
Exhaust restricted.
1 Engine will not crank
2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from exhaust
Remedy
A
Check / recharge batte-
ry and check engine
alternator and/or battery
charger.
B
Clean and tighten con-
nections.
C
Check / replace.
D
Check / replace starter-
motor.
E
Install an auxiliary starter
relay.
Remedy
A
Open.
B
Refill.
C
Check and bleed.
D
Check or replace.
E
Check / replace.
F
Check, replace if requi-
red.
G
Check / clean.
H
Check.
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