Engine

Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Will Not Start or Starts Hard

Fuel tank empty

Check fuel quantity.

Fuel tank vent clogged

Remove cap and listen to sound of air entering tank. See your authorized dealer.

Water in fuel or water frozen in fuel line

Drain water from primary fuel filter (water separator). (See Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator in Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily.) Change filters. (See Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) and Replace Final Fuel Filter in Maintenance-Every 500 Hours.)

Debris in fuel or improper type of fuel

Check inlet strainer for debris. (See Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen in Maintenance-As Required.) Check for debris in tank with a flashlight through the filler neck. Check fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Air leak on suction side of fuel system

Check for bubbles in fuel filter(s) and tighten connections. Inspect fuel lines for damaged lines. See your authorized dealer.

No electrical power to injection pump solenoid

Turn key switch to ON. Must hear click at injection pump. Check fuse F9.

Slow cranking speed

Check battery and connections.

Restricted air filter

Check air filter restriction indicator and air filters. (See Inspect Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-As Required.)

Stuck injection pump metering valve

Tap injection pump housing (lightly). If engine now starts, see your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Surges or Stalls Frequently

Air in fuel

Inspect filter for evidence of air in fuel. Tighten connections and bleed fuel system. (See Bleed Fuel System in Maintenance.)

Fuel tank vent clogged

Remove cap and listen to sound of air entering tank. Replace cap. See your authorized dealer.

Debris in fuel or improper type of fuel

Check fuel tank inlet strainer and outlet strainer for debris. (See Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen in Maintenance-As Required.) Check tank for debris with a flashlight through filler neck. Check fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Water in fuel

Drain water separator and inspect filter element for water. (See Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) in Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily.)

Fuel filter clogged

Replace filter. (See Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) and Replace Final Fuel FIlter in Maintenance-Every 500 Hours.)

Worn or broken compression rings or cylinder head gasket leaking

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Misses

Air in fuel

Check for evidence of air in filter. Tighten connections and bleed fuel system. (See Bleed Fuel System in Maintenance.)

Debris in fuel or wrong fuel

Check fuel tank inlet strainer and outlet strainer for debris. (See Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen in Maintenance-As Required.) Check tank for debris with a flashlight through filler neck. Check fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Idle speeds out of adjustment (too low)

Adjust speed control linkage. (See Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage in Maintenance-Every 1000 hours.)

Engine Does Not Develop Full Power

Fuel filter(s) clogged

Replace filter(s). (See Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) and Replace Final Fuel FIlter in Maintenance-Every 500 Hours.)

Wrong grade of fuel

Drain and add correct fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Air system restricted

Check air filter restriction indicator and air filters. (See Inspect Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-As Required.) Clean or replace. (See Clean Dusty Primary Air Cleaner Element in Maintenance-As Required or Replace Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours.)

Incorrect high idle speed (too low)

Adjust speed control linkage. (See Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage in Maintenance-Every 1000 hours.)

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Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Emits Excessive Black or Gray Exhaust Smoke

Restricted air filter

Check air filter restriction indicator and air filters. (See Inspect Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-As Required.) Clean or replace. (See Clean Dusty Primary Air Cleaner Element in Maintenance-As Required or Replace Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours.)

Incorrect grade of fuel

Use correct grade of fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Incorrect injection pump timing

See your authorized dealer.

Air leak between turbocharger and manifold

Check. See your authorized dealer.

Engine Emits Excessive Blue or White Smoke

Cranking speed too slow

Check batteries and connections.

Incorrect grade of fuel

Use correct grade of fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Slow Acceleration

Improper fuel

Use correct grade of fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Detonation (Excess Engine Knock)

Stuck starting aid applicator

See your authorized dealer.

Abnormal Engine Noise

Low or incorrect engine oil

Add correct oil to proper level. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) Change oil. (See Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter in Maintenance-Every 250 Hours.)

Loose or worn hydraulic pump drive coupling

Inspect. See your authorized dealer.

Engine oil fuel diluted

Inspect engine oil. Determine cause. See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Low Oil Pressure

Low oil level

Inspect engine oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) Add oil to proper level. (See Check Engine Oil Level in Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily.)

Wrong viscosity oil, or oil diluted with diesel fuel

Inspect engine oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) Change oil. (See Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter in Maintenance-Every 250 Hours.)

High Oil Pressure

Wrong viscosity oil (too thick)

Inspect engine oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) Change oil. (See Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter in Maintenance-Every 250 Hours.)

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Symptom Problem Solution

Engine Overheats

Low coolant level

Fill cooling system and check for leaks. (See Servicing the Cooling System in Maintenance.)

Low engine oil level

Add oil to proper level. (See Check Engine Oil Level in Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily.)

Loose or broken fan belt

Tighten or replace belt. (See Inspect Serpentine Belt in Maintenance-As Required.)

Fan on backwards

Check for correct fan installation. See your authorized dealer.

Radiator dirty or clogged

Check air flow. Clean radiator. (See Clean Debris from Condenser and Oil Cooler-If Equipped, and Radiator in Maintenance-As Required.)

Radiator shroud missing or damaged, or baffles missing

Inspect. Repair or replace. See your authorized dealer.

Engine overloaded or operating in wrong gear

Reduce load.

Improper fuel

Use correct grade of fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Damaged radiator cap

Replace cap.

Thermostats missing, cooling system coated with lime deposits

Flush cooling system. (See Servicing the Cooling System in Maintenance.)

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Symptom Problem Solution

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Air system restricted

Check air filter restriction indicator and air filters. (See Inspect Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-As Required.) Clean or replace. (See Clean Dusty Primary Air Cleaner Element in Maintenance-As Required or Replace Air Cleaner Elements in Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours.)

Leakage in fuel system

Inspect. See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect grade of fuel

Drain, refill with correct fuel. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Oil Dripping From Turbocharger Adapter

Engine idling too much.

Reduce idling engine. See your authorized dealer.

Dirt entering engine.

Check vent tube to ensure tube is not clogged. Clean. (See Clean Crankcase Vent Tube in Maintenance.)

Turbocharger oil return line carbon build up where line passes exhaust manifold

See your authorized dealer.

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