| Cause |
Correction |
| Starting procedure is incorrect |
Verify proper starting procedures.
Refer to the starting procedure in the operations and maintenance
manual |
| Coolant temperature is too low |
Refer to manual |
| Intake air temperature is too
low |
Refer to manual |
| Fuel quality poor |
Verify by operating the engine
from a temporary tank with good quality fuel. Clean and flush
the fuel supply tanks. Use a diesel fuel with a cetane value
of 42-50 |
| Fuel injection pump timing is
incorrect |
Check and adjust the injection
pump timing to the engine manufacturers specification |
| Troubleshoot the cold start device
if applicable |
Refer to manual |
| Extra injector sealing washer
installed under injector. This is only applicable to new
overhauls |
Remove the extra injector sealing
washer |
| Injectors worn or malfunctioning
or improperly installed (backwards) |
Check the injectors and replace
any malfunctioning injectors |
| Coolant leaking into combustion
chamber |
Refer to manual |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning/delivery
valves |
Remove the fuel injection pump
and repair or replace as necessary. |
