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FAULT TRACING
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine
Turning the main switch will not
operate the starter
PTO ON/OFF switch set in ON postion.
Defective safety switch
Battery discharged
Loose terminal
Faulty switch
Defective start motor
Set the PTO ON/OFF switch into the OFF
position
Have it repaired or replaced by workshop
Charge the battery
Check for looseness and corrosion. Clean,
tighten and apply grease
Have it repaired or replaced by workshop
Have it repaired or replaced by workshop
Starter operates but not enough to
turn the engine
Low battery
Bad earth
Thick oil
Charge the battery
Clean the earth lead and tighten
Drain and replace with correct oil
Starter operates OK but does not
start the engine
Air in fuel system
Clogged fuel lter
No fuel being supplied
Glow plug disconnected or not working
Bleed the system
Clean or replace both lters
Fill tank or turn tap on
Contact dealer for repair.
Engine revolutions are irregular
Air in the fuel system
Faulty injector
Fuel pipe leak
Bleed the system
Contact dealer for repair.
The engine stops at low
revolution
Poor fuel injection, Faulty injection pump
Wrong valve clearance
Wrong idle setting
Faulty injector
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
Contact dealer for repair
The engine stops suddenly
Lack of fuel
Faulty injectors
Seized engine due to lack of oil, the wrong oil
or lack of coolant
Fill the tank and bleed the fuel system
Contact dealer for repair