Failure Diagnosis
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Nr. Probable Cause What to do
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01 Low battery charge Charge or change battery
02 Bad contact on the electrical connections Clean and retighten the connections
03 Defective starter motor Correct the starter motor
04 Inadequate lubricant oil viscosity Use oil of correct viscosity
05 Low start tension Check connections, battery and
starter motor
06 Fuel tank empty Fill with fuel
07 Low pressure fuel pipe obstructed Clean the system
08 Fuel filters obstructed Clean fuel filters or change elements
09 Restriction in the air intake system Free the intake system or clean air
filter element (dry type)
10 Air in fuel system Bleed the system
11 Leakages through sealing rings Change cylinder liners sealing rings
12 Irregular rings seating Change
13 High oil level in the carter Correct level
14 Incorrect camshaft gear timing Get the correct timing
15 Low compression Measure compression and remove
the failure
16 Fuel tank breathe obstructed Free breathe
17 Inadequate fuel Use recommended combustible
18 Obstructed exhaust Free pipes, silencers, etc.
19 Leak through cylinder head gasket Change gasket and check the
causes of the leakage
Symptoms Table (Continuation)