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Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
Starter Cranks, but Engine Does Not Start
Table 11-2 Starter Cranks, but Engine Does Not Start
Problem Cause Remedies
Reference
Page
Starter Cranks,
but Engine Does
Not Start
Fuel System Run out of fuel,
blocked pipe
• Check fuel tank, add fuel and
bleed air.
• Check fuel pipes and valves.
141
Improper fuel prop-
erties
• Change with appropriate fuel. 104
• Remove dust, water and
impurities.
141
Fuel leaks from low
pressure fuel line
• Check defects of low pressure fuel
line and retighten, if necessary.
152
Fuel leaks from
high pressure fuel
injection pipe
• Check defects of high pressure
fuel injection pipe
152
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Clogged fuel filter • Check and replace fuel filter. 147
• Gauze Filter - Clean 146
• Change to fuel suitable for the
ambient temperature.
104
Fuel feed pump
malfunction
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Fuel injection pump
malfunction
• Check fuel injection pump rack
stroke.
-
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Fuel injection noz-
zle malfunction
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Air Intake
System
Insufficient amount
of intake air
• Turbocharger - Check 174
Poor ventilation • Clean, check and replace air
cleaner element.
• Clean, check and replace pre-
cleaner.
176
Control System Governor malfunc-
tion
• Fuel Control Link - Check 150
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Engine Body Compression pres-
sure drop
• Contact your SME dealer. 8
Additional
Equipment
Water heater
switch "OFF"
• Check water heater switch -