Engine Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine hard to start or will not start
| Improper starting procedure |
Review starting procedure
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No fuel
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Check fuel tank
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Air in fuel tank
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Bleed fuel tank
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Fuel pump hand primer left raised
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Push primer down
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Slow starter speed
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See “Starter Cranks
Slowly”
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Crankcase oil too heavy
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Use oil of proper viscosity
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Improper type of fuel
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Consult fuel supplier;
use proper type fuel for operating conditions
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
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Drain, flush, fill and
bleed system
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Clogged fuel filters
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Replace filter elements
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have John Deere dealer
check injectors
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Engine knocks
| Insufficient oil |
Add oil
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Incorrect injection pump timing
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Low coolant temperature
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Engine overheating
|
See “Engine Overheats”
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently
| Low coolant temperature |
See your John Deere
dealer
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Clogged fuel filters
|
Replace filter elements
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
|
Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have John Deere dealer
check injectors
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Improper type of fuel
|
Use proper fuel
|
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Below normal engine temperature
| Defective temperature gauge or sender |
Check gauge and sender
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Lack of power
| Engine overloaded |
Reduce load or shift
to lower gear
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Low fast idle speed
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Intake air restriction
|
Service air cleaner
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Clogged fuel filters
|
Replace filter elements
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Improper type of fuel
|
Use proper fuel
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Overheated engine
|
See “Engine Overheats”
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Below normal engine temperature
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Improper valve clearance
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have John Deere dealer
check injectors
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Incorrect injection pump timing
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Turbocharger not functioning
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Restricted fuel line
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Restricted return line
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Improper ballast
|
Adjust ballast to load
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Low oil pressure
| Low oil level |
Add oil
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Improper type of oil
|
Drain, fill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality
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High oil consumption
| Crankcase oil too light |
Use proper viscosity
oil
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Oil leaks
|
Check for leaks in lines,
around gaskets and drain plugs
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Restricted crankcase vent tube
|
Clean vent tube
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke
| Improper type of fuel |
Use proper fuel
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
|
Service air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or shift
to a low gear
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Injection nozzles dirty
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Defective turbocharger
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Incorrect engine timing
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Engine emits white smoke
| Improper type fuel |
Use proper fuel
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Engine out of time
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Defective thermostat
|
Replace thermostat
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Defective injection nozzles
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Turbocharger not functioning
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Cold start advance or light load advance not functioning
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Cold engine
|
Bring engine to operating
temperature
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Engine overheats
| Dirty radiator core or grille screens |
Remove all trash
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Engine overloaded
|
Shift to lower gear
or reduce load
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Low engine oil level
|
Check oil level. Add
oil as required
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Low coolant level
|
Fill radiator to proper
level, check radiator and hoses for loose connection or leaks
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Faulty reservoir cap
|
Replace cap
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Loose or defective fan belt
|
Replace belt
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Cooling system needs flushing
|
Flush cooling system
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Defective thermostat
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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High fuel consumption
| Improper type of fuel |
Use proper fuel type
|
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Incorrect grade of fuel
|
Use correct grade of
fuel
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
|
Service air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or shift
to a lower gear
|
| |
Improper valve clearance
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Injection nozzles dirty
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Incorrect engine timing
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Implement improperly adjusted
|
See implement operator's
manual
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Low engine temperature
|
See your John Deere
dealer
|
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Excessive ballast
|
Adjust ballast to load
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Restricted air intake system
|
Check system
|
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Plugged crankcase vent tube
|
Clean vent tube
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Defective turbocharger
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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