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Electrical system
Starter motor, checking
(22B-03)
Check that the battery is charged.
Switch on the lamps and engage the ignition switch.
If no lamps are connected to the engine, connect a
voltmeter across the battery poles and engage the
ignition switch.
If the starter motor does not operate, but the lamps
keep their power (or if there is no fall in voltage
across the battery) check the switch and all the
connections and cables. Slow operation of the
starter motor may be caused by faulty connections
Glow plugs, replacement
(22C-01)
1
Disconnect the electrical connections for the glow
plugs.
2
Disconnect and remove the plugs (A).
3
Check that the threads and mating surfaces of the
plugs and in the cylinder head are clean. Apply lu-
bricating agent which is designed for high tempera-
tures on the threads and the bevelled seats of the
plugs. Install the plugs and tighten to 20 Nm.
4
Connect the electrical connectors to the plugs.