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Problem Solution
Section
Symptom: Warning alarm sounds.
Engine overheated Check thermostat. Contact Dealer
Engine overheated Check coolant level.
5.7.5 Checking Engine Coolant Level,
page 294
Low engine oil pressure Check oil level.
5.7.1 Checking Engine Oil Level, page
287
Low charge oil pressure Check oil level. 5.7.3 Checking Hydraulic Oil, page 290
Symptom: Engine overheats.
Low coolant level
Fill reserve tank to proper level. Check
system for leaks.
Adding Coolant, page 337
Water only for coolant Replace with antifreeze.
Adding Coolant, page 337
Engine overloaded
Reduce ground speed.
Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode,
page 126
Defective radiator cap Replace cap.
Inspecting Pressurized Coolant Tank
Cap, page 264
Dirty radiator screen
Clean screen.
5.9.2 Cleaning Cooler Module, page
305
Dirty radiator core Clean radiator.
5.9.2 Cleaning Cooler Module, page
305
Cooling system dirty Flush cooling system.
5.13.1 Changing Engine Coolant, page
335
Defective thermostat Remove and check thermostat. Contact Dealer
Defective temperature gauge
or sender
Check coolant temperature with
thermometer. Replace gauge if
necessary.
Contact Dealer
Defective water pump Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Symptom: High fuel consumption.
Clogged or dirty air cleaner Service air cleaner. Cleaning Primary Air Filter, page 316
Engine overloaded Reduce ground speed.
Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode,
page 126
Improper valve clearance Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Engine out of time
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Dirty injector nozzles Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Low engine temperature
Check thermostat. Contact Dealer
Improper type of fuel Use proper fuel.
5.1.2 Fuel Specifications, page 248
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