MacDon M205 - Chapter 7: Options and Attachments; Cab

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Symptom
Problem
Solution Reference
Engine runs
irregularly or stalls
frequently
Water or dirt in fuel system Drain, flush, and fill fuel system.
8.2.3 Lubricants,
Fluids, and System
Capacities, page
461
Engine runs
irregularly or stalls
frequently
Low coolant temperature Remove and check thermostat.
Contact Dealer
Engine runs
irregularly or stalls
frequently
Air in fuel system Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Engine runs
irregularly or stalls
frequently
Dirty or faulty injectors Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Lack of power
Incorrect timing
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Lack of power
Engine oil viscosity too high Use recommended oil.
8.2.3 Lubricants,
Fluids, and System
Capacities, page
461
Lack of power
Intake air restriction
Service air cleaner.
5.8.4 Air Intake
System, page 317
Lack of power Clogged fuel filter
Replace primary fuel filter, and if
necessary, replace secondary
fuel filter.
Maintaining Fuel
Filters, page 324
Lack of power
High back pressure
Clean out or replace muffler.
5.8.8 Exhaust
System, page 345
Lack of power Improper type of fuel Use proper fuel.
8.2.2 Fuel
Specifications,
page 460
Lack of power
High or low engine
temperature
Remove and check thermostat.
Contact Dealer
Lack of power
Improper valve clearance
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Lack of power
Faulty injectors
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Engine
temperature
below normal
Defective thermostat
Remove and check thermostat.
Contact Dealer
Warning
alarm sounds
Engine overheated
Check coolant level.
Checking Coolant
Level, page 333
Warning
alarm sounds
Engine overheated
Check thermostat. Contact Dealer
Warning
alarm sounds
Low engine oil pressure
Check oil level.
Checking Engine
Oil Level, page
313
Warning
alarm sounds
Low transmission oil pressure
Check oil level.
5.10.1 Checking
and Filling
TROUBLESHOOTING