9. TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
5-25
5
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine
Turning the master brake, switch will not operate
the starter
Battery flat
Switch faulty
Charge or replace the battery
Dealer to repair or replace
Contact dealer for repair or replace
Starter operates but not enough to turn the engine Low battery
Bad earth
Thick oil
Charge the battery
Clean the earth lead and tighten
Drain and replace with correct oil
Starter operates OK but does not start the engine Air in fuel system
Clogged fuel filter
No fuel being supplied
Glow plug disconnected or not working
Bleed the system
Clean or replace both filters
Fill tank or turn tap on
Contact dealer for repair.
Engine revolutions are irregular Air in the fuel system
Faulty injector
Fuel pipe leak
Bleed the system
Contact dealer for repair.
Contact dealer for repair
The engine stops at low revolution Poor fuel injection
Faulty injection pump
Wrong valve clearance
Wrong idle setting
Faulty injector
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
The engine revs. is too high Faulty governor Contact dealer for repair
The engine stops suddenly Lack of fuel
Faulty injectors
Seized engine due to lack of oil, the wrong oil or
lack of coolant
Sensitivity of safety device is too high
Fill the tank and bleed the fuel system
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Check safety device or Contact dealer for
repair
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