Diagnose Engine

Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Cranks Slowly

Complete electrical system failure

See Diagnose Electrical System - Complete Electrical System Failure

Batteries discharged

See Diagnose Electrical System - Batteries Not Charging

Starter failure

See Diagnose Electrical System - Starter Motor Inoperative

Hard (or No) Start with Exhaust Smoke

Cold weather

Use cold weather starting aid, if installed.

Improper starting procedure

Review Starting Procedure. See Section 2-2.

Air in Fuel System

Bleed fuel system. See Section 4-1 for procedure.

Restricted fuel flow

Drain or replace fuel/water separator element.

Replace fuel filter elements.

Contaminated fuel system

Drain and refill fuel tank.

Bleed fuel system.

Restricted air intake system

Clean or replace engine air intake filter elements.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Hard (or No) Start Without Exhaust Smoke

Insufficient fuel

Fill fuel tank.

Improper Starting procedure

Review Starting Procedure. See Section 2-2.

Air in fuel system

Bleed fuel system. See Section 4-1 for procedure.

Restricted fuel flow

Drain or replace fuel/water separator element.

Replace fuel filter elements.

Restricted air intake system

Clean or replace engine air intake filter elements.

Engine Starts but Stalls

Idle speed to low

Adjust idle speed.

Bad engine shutdown unit

Contact authorized dealer for service.

Air in fuel system

Bleed fuel system. See Section 4-1 for procedure.

Restricted fuel flow

Drain or replace fuel/water separator element.

Replace fuel filter elements.

Contaminated fuel system

Drain and refill fuel tank.

Bleed fuel system.

Incorrect fuel for conditions

Drain and refill fuel tank. See Section 3-1 for recommended diesel fuel.

Engine overload

Reduce load.

Restricted air intake system

Clean or replace engine air intake filter elements.

Improper warm-up

Review Warm-up Procedure. See Section 2-2.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Overheating

Low coolant level

Check coolant level. Add coolant, if necessary.

Low oil pressure

See Diagnose Engine - Low Oil Pressure

Bad radiator cap

Replace radiator cap.

Fan or belt damaged

Repair or replace fan or belt.

Belt tensioner not working

Repair or replace tensioner.

Incorrect fuel

Drain tank and refill. See Section 3-1 for recommended diesel fuel.

Radiator/oil cooler blocked by debris

Clean radiator/oil cooler.

Faulty water pump

Replace water pump. Contact authorized dealer for service.

Low Oil Pressure

Incorrect oil level

Check oil level. Add or drain oil as required.

Incorrect oil for conditions

Change oil. See Section 3-1 for recommended engine oil.

Clogged oil filter

Change engine oil and filter.

Contaminated oil

Contact authorized dealer for service.

Excessive oil pressure

Incorrect oil viscosity

Change engine oil and filter. See Section 3-1 for recommended engine oil.

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