Iseki TM3245 - Page 93

TM3215, 3245, 3265
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Engine stops unexpectedly
during operation
• Insufficient fuel supply
• Defective fuel injectors
• Defective fuel injection pump
• Engine seizure due to low or poor
oil
• Electric fuel pump not operating
Top up fuel and air-bleed fuel system
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
(If engine can be turned by pulling fan
belt, fuel system is most probable
causes)
Replace fuse
Engine overheats • Insufficient coolant
• Broken or loose fan belt
• Clogged grille, radiator screens
• Clogged radiator fins
• Defective thermostat
• Insufficient engine oil
Top up coolant
Adjust belt tension or replace
Clean
Clean
Replace
Inspect oil level and replenish if
necessary
Exhaust fumes are white • Clogged air cleaner
• High engine oil level
• Insufficient fuel delivery
• Cold-running engine
Clean or replace element (s)
Inspect oil level and correct
Consult your dealer
Allow to warm check thermostat
Exhaust fumes are too black • Poor fuel
• Excessive fuel delivery
• Insufficient fuel injector pressure
• Insufficient combustion air
Replace with better grade
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
Check, clean or replace air filter
Poor engine output • Seized fuel injectors and / or
carbon deposit
• Insufficient compression or leaking
valves
• Incorrect valves clearances
• Incorrect fuel injection timing
• Insufficient fuel supply
• Clogged air cleaner
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
Check fuel system
Clean or replace element (s)
Oil pressure monitor is lit
during operation
• Insufficient engine oil
• Too low oil viscosity
• Defective pressure switch
• Clogged oil filter
• Defective oil pump
Replenish
Replace with oil of proper viscosity
Replace
Replace element cartridge
Consult your dealer
Charging monitor is lit during
operation
• Defective wiring
• Defective alternator
• Defective regulator
• Low electrolyte level or defective
battery
• Loose or damaged fan belt
Correct loose or dirty terminals, short
circuit, poor ground, etc.
Consult your dealer
Consult your dealer
Correct electrolyte level or replace
battery
Adjust belt tension or replace