Wacker Neuson EZ38 - Troubleshooting; Engine and Drive System Issues

OM EZ38 us 1.1 * ez38b800.fm 8-1
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8 Troubleshooting
NOTICE
Contact a Wacker Neuson service center in case of malfunctions or signs
that are not listed in the following tables or that persist after maintenance
on or with the machine has been performed correctly.
8.1 Diesel engine malfunctions
Malfunction/sign
Indicator
light
Possible cause Remedy See
Engine does not start or is
not easy to start
-- Empty fuel tank Refueling 7-27
--
Malfunctioning or discharged
battery
Replace the battery 7-48
-- Malfunctioning fuse Check the fuse 9-4
-- Control lever base not raised Raise the control lever base 4-19
Engine starts, but does not
run smoothly or faultless
-- Air in fuel system Let the engine run 7-30
-- Water in fuel system Empty the water separator 7-30
Engine overheats
-- Engine oil level too low Add engine oil 7-34
Dirty air filter
Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center.
Replace the air filter
--
-- Dirty radiator fins Clean the radiator 7-37
-- Coolant level too low Add coolant 7-36
--
Malfunctioning or insuffi-
ciently tightened V-belt
Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center
--
Engine overheats Torn V-belt
Stop operation immediately,
have the error repaired by a
Wacker Neuson service
center
--
Engine does not have
enough output
Dirty air filter
Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center
Replace the air filter
--
Insufficient or no engine oil
pressure
-- Engine oil level too low Add engine oil 7-34
Black engine smoke -- Dirty air filter
Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center
Replace the air filter
--
Blue engine smoke -- Oil level too high
Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center
--
The indicator light for the
coolant temperature illumi-
nates (red) and the buzzer
sounds
Coolant temperature is too
high
Let the engine run at idling
speed without any load
Wait until the temperature
drops and the indicator light
goes out
Stop the engine
Check the coolant level
4-37
Troubleshooting