
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
1.
ENGINE
DOES
NOT
START
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Starting
switch
is
defective
Deficient
drive
torque
of
the
starter
motor
Improper
viscosity
of
engine
oil
Engine
too
cold
Seizure
of
moving
parts
Air
present
in
fuel
system
No
fuel
in
fuel
tank
Fuel
filter
clogged
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Amp
circuit
breaker
tripped
REMEDY
Correct
connections
and
contacts
The
battery
is
exhausted,
trouble
with
the
starter
motor,
or
dirty
or
loose
wiring
Check
the
viscosity
and
renew
oil
if
necessary
Use
glowplug
starting
aid
Rectify
Purge
thoroughly
wi
th
electr
ic
fuel
pump
Refill
Clean
or
renew
Manually
reset
2.
ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN OPERATION
a.
Fuel
tank
is
empty
b.
Fuel
filter
clogged
c.
Air
present
in
fuel
system
3.
IMPROPER
OIL
PRESSURE
a.
Oil
shortage
b.
Oil
leak
through
connections
c.
Oil
pressure
sender
defective
d.
oil
filter
clogged
4.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
a.
Cooling
water
shortage
b.
Water
leaks
c.
Belt
loose
or
smeared
with
oil
d.
Raw
water
pump
defective
e.
Thermostat
defective
5.
BATTERY
IS
UNDERCHARGED
a.
Belt
tension
improper
b.
Faulty
wiring
circuit
c.
Alternator
not
functioning
(observe
voltmeter)
d.
Battery
faulty
e.
Faulty
voltage
regulator
Refill
Clean
or
renew
Retighten
fuel
line
connections
and
allow
electric
fuel
pump
to
run
long
enough
to
purge
air
thoroughly
Refill
Repair
Replace
Replace
Refill
Repair
Clean
or
renew
Repair
or
renew
Replace
Rectify
Rectify
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
renew
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