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9.3 ENGINE
• Make sure that you contact us or our sales service agency for the actions indicated in parentheses in the
Actions field.
• Ask our sales service agency for repair if you suspect other abnormality or causes than those given
below.
Abnormal Phenomenon Major Cause(s) Actions
Engine does not start even after the
starter key is turned
• Insufficient fuel
• Insufficient battery charge
• Insufficient compression
• See “Check before operation”
and refuel
• Charge the battery
(• Check and replace)
Engine starts but stops right away • Insufficient oil in oil pan
• See “Check before operation”
and adjust oil level to appropriate
one
• See causes and actions for
“Engine does not start”
Engine power is low, the power
gradually drops
• Air cleaner element
clogged
• Radiator fin clogged
• Insufficient compression
• See “Periodical Maintenance” for
cleaning or replacement of the
parts
• Clean
(• Check and replace)
Engine water temperature monitor
illuminates while the engine is in
operation
• Insufficient cooling water
• Water leakage from the
cooling line
• Slackened or broken fan
belt
• Radiator fin clogged
• See “Check before operation”
and refill with cooling water
(• Check and repair)
• See “Periodical Maintenance” to
check, adjust, or change the belt
• Check and clean
Engine oil pressure monitor
illuminates while the engine is in
operation
• Insufficient engine oil
• Engine oil filter clogged
• Engine unit in failure
• See “Check before operation”
and adjust oil level to appropriate
one
• See “Periodical Maintenance” to
check, adjust, or change the filter
(• Check and repair)