Troubleshooting
Problem
The starter does not crank
The engine cranks, but will not start.
The engine starts, but does not keep
running.
Possible Cause
1. The electrical connections are corroded
or loose.
2. A fuse is blown or loose.
3. The battery is discharged.
4. The relay or switch is damaged.
5. A damaged starter or starter solenoid.
6. Seized internal engine components.
1. Incorrect starting procedure.
2. The fuel tank is empty.
3. The fuel shut-off valve is closed.
4. Dirt, water, stale fuel, or incorrect fuel
is in the fuel system.
5. Clogged fuel line.
6. There is air in the fuel.
7. Inoperative glow plugs.
8. Slow cranking speed.
9. The air cleaner filters are dirty.
10. The fuel filter is clogged.
11. Improper fuel grade for cold weather
use.
12. Low compression.
13. The injection nozzles or pump are
malfunctioning.
14. The ETR solenoid is broken.
1. The fuel tank vent is restricted.
2. Dirt or water is in the fuel system.
3. The fuel filter is clogged.
4. There is air in the fuel.
5. Improper fuel grade for cold weather
use.
6. The spark arrestor screen is clogged.
7. The fuel pump is damaged.
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Corrective Action
1. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
2. Correct or replace the fuse.
3. Charge the battery or replace it.
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
5. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine
2. Fill with fresh fuel.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
4. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace.
6. Bleed the nozzles and check for air
leaks at the fuel hose connections
and fittings between the fuel tank and
engine.
7. Check the fuse, glow plugs, and wiring.
8. Check the battery, oil viscosity, and
starting motor (contact your Authorized
Service Dealer).
9. Service the air filters.
10. Replace the fuel filter.
11. Drain the fuel system and replace the
fuel filter. Add fresh fuel of proper grade
for ambient temperature conditions.
You may need to warm the entire
traction unit.
12. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
13. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
14. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Loosen the cap. If the engine runs with
the cap loosened, replace the cap.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
3. Replace the fuel filter.
4. Bleed the nozzles and check for air
leaks at fuel hose connections and
fittings between the fuel tank and
engine.
5. Drain the fuel system and replace the
fuel filter. Add fresh fuel of proper grade
for ambient temperature conditions.
6. Clean or replace the spark arrestor
screen.
7. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.