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Fault finding table
7 Troubleshooting
1 Engine will not crank
Possible fault Remedy
Faulty or discharged battery. Check / recharge battery and
check engine alternator and/or
battery charger.
Fuse blown. Replace.
Loose or corroded connecti-
ons in starting circuit.
Clean and tighten connections.
Faulty starter-switch or faulty
starter-relay.
Check / replace.
Faulty starter-motor or pinion
does not engage.
Check / replace starter-motor.
Starter relay is not engaged
due to a voltage too low;
caused by a very long inter-
mediate cable from engine to
control panel.
Install an auxiliary starter relay
Seized components. Repair.
2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from
exhaust
Possible fault Remedy
Fuel stop valve closed.
Open.
(Nearly) Empty fuel tank.
Refill.
Air in fuel system.
Check and bleed.
Fuel filter clogged with water
and/or contamination.
Check or replace.
Leaking fuel supply line or fuel
injection line.
Check / replace.
Faulty injector/injection pump..
Check, replace if required.
Vent line of fuel supply tank
clogged.
Check / clean.
Exhaust restricted.
Check.
Electric fuel pump not working. Check / clean.
Dirt in the inlet or outlet valves
of the electric fuel pump.
Install a strainer in the fuel line
between tank and engine.
Electric fuel pump filter bloc-
ked.
Check / clean.
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