Craftsman CM2.16 - Problems and Solutions; Starter Motor and Engine Response Issues

14 Problems and solutions
Problem Probable cause Solution
1.
Starter motor does neither rotate
nor engage
• Defective or discharged battery
• Burnt fuse
• Loose or corroded connections in the starter circuit
• Defective starter switch or relay
• Defective starter motor or pinion does not engage
• Starter relay not activated owing to insufficient voltage, on account
of a too long cable from engine to instrument panel
• Jammed components
• Check battery/charge or replace and check
alternator for proper functioning
• Replace
• Clean and tighten the connections
• Replace defective component
• Replace starter motor Fit an auxiliary starter
relay
• Repair
2.
Starter motor turns round, but
engine does not respond
• Fuel valve closed
• Empty fuel tank
• Air in fuel system
• Fuel filter clogged up by water or dirt
• Leak in fuel supply or fuel injection line(s)
• Defective injector / injection pump
• Breather line of fuel tank clogged up
• Clogging in exhaust line
• Electrical fuel lift pump defective
• Dirt in press or suction valves of the electric fuel lift pump
• Filter of electrical fuel lift pump is clogged up.
• Open
• Fill
• Check /breathe
• Check/replace
• Check/replace
• Check and replace if necessary
• Check/clean
• Check
• Check/clean
• Replace. Moreover, position a water separator/
fuel filter into the fuel line between tank and
engine.
• Check/clean
3.
Starter motor turns round, but
engine does not respond; smoke
comes from exhaust
• Air in the fuel system
• Defective injector/injection pump
• Setting of stop valve incorrect
• Defective glow plugs
• Incorrect valve tolerance
• After engine overhaul, incorrect injection moment
• Insufficient combustion air
• Poor fuel quality or polluted fuel
• Incorrect SAE-specification or quality of lubricant
• Check / bleed the system
• Check / replace if necessary
• Check / readjust
• Check / replace
• Read just
• Check / readjust
• Check air intaker and remove blockage
• Check fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it
well. Fill with good quality fuel
• Replace by good quality lubrication oil
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