ENGINE LACKS POWER
Consult your KIOTI Dealer for further information.
Possible causes Actions
1. Carbon deposit at injection nozzle inlet
Clean the inlet and needle valve carefully not to damage the nozzle inlet.
Check the nozzle. Replace with a new nozzle if necessary.
2. Leaks from valve due to low compression
Defective valve or excessively worn ring, piston, and liner will result in low
compression. Replace it with a new one.
Polish the valve.
3. Moving parts overheating
Check the lubrication system.
Check if the oil lter is working properly.
Filter screen or element with debris will degrade the lubricant cleaning screen.
Check if the bearing clearance meets the specication.
Check engine timing.
Timing adjustment BTDC 12°(sub port)
4. In correct valve adjustment
Adjust the valve clearance.
- Intake: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
- Exhaust: 0.35 mm (0.014 in.)
5. Air cleaner contamination
Clean the element every 100 to 200 hours from operation
6. Worn injection pump
Avoid using poor quality fuel. This will result in pump wear. Use NO.2 diesel only
Check fuel injection pump element and transfer valve assembly, and replace if
necessary.