Troubleshooting
8.1 Troubleshooting
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Operator’s Manual | RTLx-SC3 | 5100061327 | 09/2022 | [en-US]
8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Troubleshooting
Problem /
Symptom Reason Remedy
Engine does
not start
Fuel tank empty Fill with No. 2 diesel fuel and prime fuel lines.
Wrong type of fuel Drain tank, change fuel filter, and fill with fresh
fuel.
Water in fuel Drain water from fuel filter.
Old fuel Drain tank, change fuel filter, and fill with fresh
fuel.
Fuel system not primed Prime fuel system.
Fuel filter restricted or clogged Replace fuel filter.
Battery connections loose or corroded Check connections. Tighten or clean as needed.
Discharged battery Charge or replace battery.
Engine oil level too low Add engine oil.
Air cleaner element clogged Maintain air cleaner.
Faulty starter motor Repair or replace.
Faulty starter button on control box or transmit-
ter
Repair or replace.
Inoperative fuel valve solenoids on engine Repair or replace.
Inoperative starter relay Repair or replace.
Electrical connections loose or broken Check connections; repair or replace.
Machine out of infrared signal range Move transmitter closer to machine.
Transmitter and decoder channels are different Set transmitter and decoder to the same channel.
Communication fault
See topic Communication Faults. [}45]
Engine starts,
then stops
Fuel tank empty Fill with No. 2 diesel fuel and prime fuel lines.
Fuel filter restricted or clogged Replace fuel filter.
Fuel lines broken or loose Check fuel lines; tighten, repair or replace as
needed
Machine out of infra-red range Move transmitter closer to machine.
Transmitter automatically powered off due to
inactivity
Turn on transmitter.