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Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting chart may be used to locate and
eliminate situations where machine operation may be
interrupted. If the problem cannot be corrected with the
action listed, stow the machine and remove it from ser-
vice. Repairs must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel.
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Engine will not start from lower or
upper controls.
Out of fuel. The engine will crank, but
will not start.
Add correct type of fuel. Try starting
the engine for 20 seconds and then
let the starter motor cool for 60 sec-
onds. Repeat as necessary.
Engine is cold. Continental, Cummins, Ford or GM
engine – plug the heater cord into a
125 Volt AC, 600 watt source eight
hours before starting the engine.
High engine temperature. Let engine cool. Do not restart the
engine until the cause of overheating
has been corrected.
Low oil pressure. Do not try to start the engine until
the cause of low oil pressure has
been corrected. The engine can be
restarted with low oil pressure, but it
will only run a few seconds before it
shuts off again.
Clogged air filter. Visually check the air filter gauge.
Engine oil too thick for ambient tem-
perature.
Refer to Chapter 2 for correct oil
weight.
Dual fuel machines. The fuel switch
on the lower control panel is set
incorrectly. The engine cranks, but
will not start.
Place the fuel switch on the lower
control panel in the proper posi-
tion for the fuel being used.
Make certain there is fuel in the
fuel tank.
If using LPG make certain that
the fuel shutoff valve is open.
Try starting the engine for 20
seconds and then let the starter
motor cool for 60 seconds. Re-
peat as necessary.
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Engine will not start from lower
controls.
Switches are set wrong. The engine
will not crank.
Turn the battery disconnect switch on
and then at the lower controls:
Turn the start switch off.
Pull emergency stop button out-
ward.
Place the control selector switch in
the lower control position.
Place the start switch in the on
position for 5 seconds and then
turn the switch to start.
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The start switch was left in the on
position for 30 seconds or longer
before turning it to start.
Turn the start switch back to off, then
to start within 30 seconds.