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TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1.5.1 Troubleshooting Chart


Exhaust Gas Color Is Black.

Cause      Check point Countermeasure


NG
Injection nozzle malfunction Check atomization. Replace nozzle tip.

NG
Check valve opening pressure. Pressure adjustment

NG
Check fuel for flow-out. Replace nozzle tip.
OK
NG
Faulty injection timing Check injection timing. Adjust injection timing.
OK
NG
Injection pump malfunction Check injection pump rack movement Replace injection pump.

NG
Check excessive control rack projection. Adjust control rack projection.
OK
Turbocharger damage Check rotor rotation, rotor jolt and NG
Replace turbocharger.
impeller rotation by hand.
OK
Air cleaner clogging Check for clogging. NG
Replace element.
(Check indicator lighting.)
OK
NG
Muffler clogging Measure back pressure. Clean or replace muffler.
OK
Boost pressure NG
Check harness for faulty contact. Tighten additionally or replace harness.
sensor malfunction

NG
Check hose for aging and air leak. Replace hose.

NG
Check boost pressure sensor function. Replace boost pressure sensor.
OK
NG
Air leakage Check pipe for breakage and puncture. Replace pipe.

NG
Check clamp for loosening. Tighten clamp additionally.
OK
NG
Exhaust gas leakage Check gasket for leakage. Replace gasket

NG
Check exhaust bellows for crack. Replace exhaust bellows.

NG
Check bolts and clamps for loosening. Tighten bolts and clamps additionally.
OK
NG
Fuel filter clogging Check fuel filter for clogging. Replace fuel filter element.
OK
Improper fuel properties Check cetane index, aroma content and NG
Change fuel.
residual carbon.
OK
NG
Base engine damage Check piston for scuffing. Replace piston, liner or engine.

Check connecting rod and main metal NG


Repair or replace engine.
for seizure.

NG
Intake/exhaust valve damage Replace damaged parts or engine

NG
Other damage Replace damaged parts or engine

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Fuel Consumption Is Excessive

Cause Check point Countermeasure

Check fuel line and fuel system NG Remedy fuel leakage or tighten
Fuel leakage from engine
connections for leakage. additionally.
           OK  
Check oil level. NG Check injection nozzle for atomization. If NG,
Internal fuel leakage of engine
Check the increase in fuel by oil analysis. disassemble nozzle, and replace damaged parts.
             
                 Check injection pump for internal leak.
           OK If NG, replace injection pump.

NG Adjust timing with injection pump


Delayed fuel injection Check injection timing
coupling.
           OK
NG
Faulty injection nozzle Check injection pressure and atomization. Adjust or replace tip.
           OK
Excessive intake or exhaust NG
Check valve clearance. Adjust.
valve clearance
           OK
Poor contact at intake or exhaust NG Adjust contact, or replace valve
Check contact at valve seat
valve seat or valve seat.
           OK
Insufficient air quantity NG
Check muffler for clogging and fouling. Clean or replace element.
(air cleaner clogging)
           OK
Insufficient air quantity Check rotor rotation, rotor play and NG
Replace turbocharger.
(turbocharger damage) impeller rotation by hand.
   
Insufficient air quantity Check air cooler (radiator) for clogging NG
Clean radiator.
(High intake air temperature) and fouling.
   
Inssufficient air quantity Check muffler for clogging. NG
Clean or replace muffler.
(High back pressure) (Measure back pressure.)
           OK
Insufficient air quantity Check intake/exhaust system pipe and NG
Tighten additionally or repair.
(Leak of intake air and exhaust air.) connections for leakage.
           OK  
Insufficient air quantity NG
Confirm the altitude of field.  
(High-altitude field).
           OK    
Insufficient air quantity Check atmospheric and air cleaner NG
 
(High intake air temperature) inlet temperatures.
           OK
Excessive fuel supply NG Tighten terminal additionally or
Check harness for faulty contact.
(Boost sensor malfunction) replace harness.

NG
Check hose for aging and air leak. Replace hose.

NG
Check boost pressure sensor function. Replace boost pressure sensor.
           OK

Excessive fuel supply NG


Check excessive control rack projection. Adjust control rack projection.
(Poor adjustment of injection pump)
           OK
Check cetane index, aroma content NG
Improper fuel properties Replace fuel.
and residual carbon.
           OK
NG
Base engine damage Check engine for damage. Repair damaged portion or replace.

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Exhaust Gas Temperature Is High.

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

NG
Delayed fuel injection Check injection timing. Adjust injection timing to specification.
            OK
Check injection pressure and NG
Faulty injection nozzle Adjust or replace tip.
atomization.
            OK
Improper intake or exhaust NG
Check valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance.
valve clearance
            OK
Poor contact at intake or NG Adjust contact, or replace valve
Check contact at valve seat.
exhaust valve seat or valve seat.
            OK
Check air cleaner for fouling NG
Insufficient air quantity Clean or replace element.
and clogging.
            OK
Insufficient air quantity Check rotor rotation, rotor play and NG
Replace turbocharger.
(Turbocharger damage) impeller rotation by hand.
            OK  
Insufficient air quantity Check muffler for clogging NG
Clean or replace muffler.
(High back pressure) and fouling.
            OK
Insufficient air quantity Check intake/exhaust system pipe NG
Tighten additionally or repair.
(Leak of intake air or exhaust air.) and connections for leakage.
            OK  
NG
High-altitude field Confirm the altitude of field  
            OK    
Check atmospheric and air cleaner NG
Intake air temperature is high.  
inlet temperatures.

Check air cooler (radiator) for NG


Clean radiator.
clogging and fouling.
            OK
Excessive fuel supply NG Tighten terminal additionally or
Check harness for faulty contact.
(Boost sensor malfunction) replace harness.

NG
Check hose for aging and air leak Replace hose

Check boost pressure sensor NG


Replace boost pressure sensor
            OK function

Excessive fuel supply Check excessive control rack NG


(Poor adjustment of injection pump) projection Adjust control rack projection
            OK
Check cetane index, aroma content NG
Improper fuel properties Replace fuel
and residual carbon
            OK
NG
Base engine damage Check piston for scuffing Repair damaged portion or replace

Check connecting rod and main NG


Repair damaged portion or replace
metal for seizure

NG
Intake/exhaust valve damage Repair damaged portion or replace

NG
Damage of other engine parts Repair damaged portion or replace

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Lubricant consumption Is Excessive.

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

NG
Oil leakage from engine Check if oil leaks from engine. Remedy oil leakage.
            OK
Check if the coolant is mixed into oil. NG Replace oil cooler element,
Oil entry into coolant system
(Check the oil cooler and water pump.) O-ring or water pump seal.
            OK
Check if oil is adhered to the NG Replace turbocharger seal ring
Oil entry into intake system
inside of intake pipe. or turbocharger.

Check air cleaner for fouling NG


Clean or replace air cleaner.
            OK and clogging
 
NG
Improper lubricant viscosity Check recommended brand. Change oil brand.

NG
Analyze oil viscosity lowering. Change oil.
            OK

Check breather for clogging NG Clean pipe.


Breather clogging
and kinking. Repair pipe folding or change pipe.
            OK
NG Lower oil level in oil pan to
Oil up in combustion chamber Check oil pan for oil level.
appropriate level.

Check piston ring and cylinder liner for wear. NG


Replace piston ring and cylinder liner.
(Measure compression.)

Check if piston ring is installed NG


Assemble correctly or replace ring.
up and down.

Check cylinder liner for scoring NG


Replace cylinder liner and piston ring.
and scuffing.

NG
Check injection timing. Adjust injection timing to specification.
            OK

Check if a large amount of oil or carbon is adhered NG


Oil down in combustion chamber Replace valve stem seal or valve guide.
to the bevel portions of intake and exhaust valves.

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Insufficient output-1 (Exhaust Gas Temperature Is High.)

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

NG Adjust timing with injection


Delayed fuel injection timing Check injection timing
pump coupling
           OK
Check injection pressure NG
Faulty injection nozzle Adjust or replace tip
and atomization
           OK
Excessive intake or exhaust NG
Check valve clearance Adjust
valve clearance
           OK
Poor contact at intake or NG Adjust contact, or replace valve
Check contact at valve seat
exhaust valve seat or valve seat
           OK
Check air cleaner element NG
Insufficient air quantity Clean or replace element
for clogging and fouling.
           OK
Insufficient air quantity Check rotor rotation, rotor jolt and NG
Replace turbocharger
(turbocharger damage). impeller rotation by hand
           OK  
Insufficient air quantity Check muffler for clogging NG
Clean or replace muffler
(high back pressure). and fouling
           OK
Insufficient air quantity Check piping, mating portions and clamps NG
Tighten additionally or repair
(leak of intake or exhaust air). in air intake/exhaust system for leakage.
           OK  
NG
High-altitude field Confirm the altitude of field  
           OK    
Check atmospheric and air NG
Intake air temperature is high  
cleaner inlet temperatures

Check air cooler (radiator) for clogging NG


Clean radiator
           OK and fouling

Check, by measuring, if maximum speed NG


Governor malfunction Adjust controller
is reduced under unloaded condition.
           OK
Excessive fuel supply NG Tighten terminal additionally
Check harness for faulty contact
(Boost sensor malfunction) or replace harness

NG
Check hose for aging and air leak Replace hose

NG
Check boost pressure sensor function Replace boost pressure sensor
           OK

Check cetane index, aroma content NG


Improper fuel properties Replace fuel
and residual carbon
           OK
Speed cannot be increased or   NG
Check loading side. Adjust or repair loading side
reduced due to excessive load.
           OK
NG Repair damaged portion or
Base engine damage Check piston for scuffing.
replace engine

Check connecting rod and NG Repair damaged portion or


main metal for seizure replace engine

NG Repair damaged portion or


Intake/exhaust valve damage
replace engine

NG Repair damaged portion or


Damage of other engine parts
replace engine

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Insufficient Output-2 (Exhaust Gas Temperature Is Low.)

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

Check if air is discharged through NG


Air enters fuel system. Withdraw air through each air vent.
air vent.
           OK
Even after discharging air, air is NG
Check fuel level in fuel tank Replenish fuel, and withdraw air.
collected again.
 
Check for fuel leak on fuel suction side NG Additionally tighten fuel leak parts,
 
(fuel tank to feed pump) or repair.
 
Check for fuel leak by pressurizing NG Additionally tighten fuel leak parts,
 
on fuel suction side. or repair
           OK
NG Drain water
Water is mixed into fuel. Check water separator.
Replace filter element
           OK
Visually check fuel filter element for NG
Fuel filter clogging Replace filter element
contamination and clogging.
           OK
Check for leakage by oil tight testing of feed pump NG
Malfunction of fuel feed pump Replace feed pump
(by pressurizing between inlet and outlet)

Read fuel pressure between feed pump and injection NG


Replace feed pump
pump. Pressure of 1.8kg/cm2 or less is not acceptable.
           OK
Check for smooth movement of NG
Injection pump malfunction Correct
control rack by moving manually.

Check, by measuring, if injection NG Adjust injection quantity


quantity is decreased. Replace when adjustment is impossible.
           OK
NG
Boost sensor malfunction Check boost pressure sensor function Replace boost pressure sensor

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Insufficient Output-3 (The amount of Blowby Gas Is Increased.)

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

Piston ring liner abnormal wearing Measure compression pressure NG


Replace piston ring, piston or liners
or piston liner sticking with compression gauge
            OK
Check if aluminum particles are adhered, NG Disassemble engine for check,
Main connecting rod metal burning
by cutting off oil filter element. and repair
            OK
are adhered, by cutting off oil filter NG Disassemble engine for check,
Other bearing burning
element and repair
            OK
NG
High oil level Check oil level in oil pan Adjust oil level to proper level

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Engine vibration Is Increased

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

Check injection timing (when injection pump is NG Adjust timing with injection pump
Faulty ignition or combustion
replaced or coupling is disconnected) coupling

Check injection pressure and NG


Adjust or replace tip
atomization

NG Adjust sliding areas of intake/exhaust


  Measure compression
valves or replace

  Replace piston ring, liner and piston

Adjust valve clearance

NG
Low idling speed reduction or hunting Adjust governor setting
           OK

Check weight balance of connecting rod and NG


Improper rotational balance Replace connecting rod and piston.
piston (when they are replaced)

Run out of center or face of NG


Adjust run out of center and face
coupling on loading side

Check loosening of coupling bolts NG Tighten mounting bolts with specified


on loading side torque

Check loosening of mounting bolts NG Tighten mounting bolts with specified


           OK at radiator fan torque

NG
Faulty mounting Check loosening of mounting bolts Additionally tighten mounting bolts

Deterioration of vibration-absorbing mounting NG


Replace mounting rubber
rubber (crack, hardening and set in fatigue)

Check mounting head for deformation NG


Repair mounting bed
           OK and crack
              
Check damper for oil leakage, NG
Significant torsional vibration Replace damper
deformation and discoloration

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The Quantity of Coolant Is Reduced

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

Check water leakage at head gasket, water pump, oil NG


Water leakage from engine Repair water leakage parts
cooler, radiators and water pipes in coolant system
            OK
Check cylinder head for crack NG
Water entry into engine Replace cylinder head
(pressure test)

Check oil cooler for leakage (pressure test) NG Replace oil cooler element or seal
(Check water mixed into oil) (O-ring)

Check leakage from crankcase NG


Replace crankcase
(Check water mixed into oil)

Check leakage from oil seal in water NG


Replace oil seal in water pump
pump (Check water mixed into oil)

Check leakage from liner O-ring NG


Replace liner O-ring
            OK (Remove side cover, and check liner bottom)

Water injection from filler cap or reserve Check cylinder head for crack NG
Replace cylinder head
tank (gas is mixed into water) (pressure test)

NG Replace head gasket (replace cylinder


Check head gasket for gas blowby
liner and head if damaged)

NG Replace caps at radiator and reserve


Check caps at radiator and reserve tank
tank

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Exhaust Gas Color Is White or Blue

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

NG
Faulty injection timing Check injection timing Adjust injection timing
            OK
Engine is cooled down in cold Check if the start-assisting device NG
Repair start-assisting device or replace
climate area works.
            OK
Check cetane index, aroma content and NG
Improper fuel properties Change fuel
residual carbon
            OK
Check rotor rotation, rotor jolt and NG
Turbocharger damage Replace turbocharger
impeller rotation by hand
            OK
NG
Oil leakage from turbocharger seal Check seal ring for wear or breakage Replace seal ring

Check turbocharger oil drainpipe for NG


Clean drain passage
clogging
            OK
Check piston ring and cylinder liner for NG Replace piston ring and liner, or replace
Oil up in combustion chamber.
wear engine
            OK
Check piston ring and cylinder liner for NG Replace piston ring and liner, or replace
Low compression pressure
wear engine
            OK
NG
Oil down in combustion chamber Check valve stem seal Replace stem seal
            OK
Water entry into combustion chamber Check cylinder head for crack NG
Replace cylinder head
(Reduction in coolant quantity) (pressure test)

NG
Check water from muffler outlet Clean drain hole
            OK

Water entry into oil pan Check leakage from crankcase NG


Replace crankcase
(Reduction in coolant quantity) (water mixed into oil)

Check leakage from oil seal in water NG


Replace oil seal in water pump
pump (water mixed into oil).

Check leakage from liner O-ring NG


Replace liner O-ring
(Remove side cover, and check liner bottom)

Defective sheet at intake/exhaust NG Adjust sliding areas in valve and valve


Check valve seat for wear and seating
valves seat, or replace valve and valve seat

NG
Check valve guide for wear Replace the valve guide
            OK
Check thermostat valve operation NG
Coolant thermostat malfunction Replace thermostat valve
(opening/closing)
            OK
Continuous operation under no- Check unburned fuel adhered to inside NG
Burn away under loading
load or light-load condition of exhaust pipe
            OK
NG
Rotation hunting Check governor controller setting Adjust setting

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Lubricant Pressure Is Low

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

NG
Insufficient lubricant quantity Check quantity of lubricant in oil pan Replenish lubricant.

OK
Air suction from suction Check suction pipe connections for NG Tighten loosened parts, and remedy
system loosening and damage damaged portion.

NG
Check oil strainer for clogging Clean strainer.
OK
Faulty lubricant pressure- Check if oil pressure-regulating valve NG
Reset to specification.
regulating valve is set properly.

Disassemble oil pressure regulating NG Disassemble, and check dirt deposited


valve, and check for dirt inside inside. If found, clean of dirt

Disassemble oil pressure regulating NG Replace pressure regulating valve if it is


valve, and check for scar and stick
damaged or stuck.
inside
OK
NG Check L/O pump drive gears for
Faulty lubricant pump Check lubricant pump drive
abnormality. Replace faulty L/O pump

Disassemble lubricant pump, and NG Check L/O pump internal gear for
check inside abnormality. Replace faulty L/O pump
OK
NG
Faulty lubricant Check lubricant for contamination Replace lubricant and lubricant filter

NG Repair fuel leakage portions, clean


Check lubricant for entry of fuel inside engine, and change oil and oil
filter.

NG Repair coolant leakage portions, clean


Check lubricant for entry of coolant inside engine, and change oil and oil
filter.
OK
Faulty lubricant pressure Check if pressure gauge is set to "0" NG Replace pressure gauge if it is not set
gauge when engine stops to "0"
OK
Faulty lubricant pressure Check piping for crack, breakage NG If crack, breakage or oil leak is found,
pipeline and oil leak repair.

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Tachometer Pointer Swings Unstably.

     Cause Check point Countermeasure

Air and water are mixed in NG Withdraw air from fuel filter
Check for air caught in fuel filter
the fuel. (replace fuel filter if necessary)

Check for air sucked from fuel piping NG Repair air suction portion (replace
and connections fuel filter if necessary)

Check for air sucked from hand fuel NG


Replace fuel feed pump
feed pump
OK
*Injection quantities of left NG
Check non-injection positions of left Adjust injection positions at left
and right fuel injection pumps
and right injection pumps and right injection pumps
are imbalanced.

Check if links connecting left and NG


Adjust movement of link between
right injection pumps moves
left and right injection pumps
smoothly.
OK
Check fuel injection pressure and NG
Faulty fuel injection nozzle Replace injection nozzle tip
atomization of injection nozzle

OK
Check imbalance among injection NG Refer to Pump Maintenance
Faulty injection pump
quantities from injection pumps Manual.

Check movement of rack of injection NG


pump (Check portion where rack Refer to Pump Maintenance
encounters resistance when rotating Manual.
injection pump shaft by hand)
OK
Check cylinder whose rotational
NG NG
speed is small, by cylinder test (by Check injection nozzle at
Faulty combustion
loosening cap nut at high-pressure concerned cylinder
fuel injection pipe per cylinder)
OK
Check if link moves smoothly, with NG
*Faulty connection between
left and right injection pumps Adjust link
left and right injection pumps
connected

*V-engine

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Exhaust Gas Color Is Black

     Cause Check point Countermeasure


NG
Injection nozzle malfunction No atomization Replace nozzle tip

NG
Valve opening pressure is too low. Adjust pressure

NG
Coming out of fuel. Replace nozzle tip
OK
NG
Faulty injection timing Check injection timing Adjust injection timing
OK
NG
Injection pump malfunction Control rack does not move Replace injection pump

NG
Excessive control rack projection Adjust control rack projection
OK
Rotor rotation is heavy. NG
Turbocharger damage Replace turbocharger
Rotor play is large.
OK
Check for clogging NG
Air cleaner clogging Replace element
(Check if indicator light is turned on)
OK
NG
Muffler clogging Measure back pressure Clean muffler or replace
OK
Boost pressure sensor NG Tighten terminal additionally or replace
Poor contact of harness
abnormal harness

NG
Hose aging or air leakage Replace hose

NG
Pressure sensor failure Replace pressure sensor
OK
NG
Air leakage Pipe crack and puncturing Replace pipe

NG
Clamp loosening Tighten clamp additionally
OK
NG
Exhaust gas leakage Leak from gasket Replace gasket

NG
Exhaust bellows crack Replace exhaust bellows

NG
Bolt clamp loosening Tighten bolts and clamps additionally
OK
NG
Fuel filter clogging Fuel filter clogging Replace fuel filter element
OK
NG Replace piston ring and liner, or replace
Base engine damage Check piston for scuffing
engine

Connecting rod metal seizure NG


Replace engine
Main metal seizure

NG
Intake/exhaust valve breakage Replace damaged components or engine

Intake/exhaust valve breakage Replace damaged components or engine

Other damage Replace damaged components or engine

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Exhaust Gas Color Is White

Cause Check point Countermeasure


NG
Delayed injection timing Check injection timing Adjust injection timing
OK
Cold engine in cold climate NG Repair or replace start-assisting
Check if start protection device works
region device
OK
Check cetane index, aroma content and NG
Poor fuel properties Change fuel
water
OK
NG
Damaged turbocharger Check rotator rotation and rotor jolt by hand Replace turbocharger
OK
NG
Oil leak from turbocharger seal Check seal ring for wear or breakage Replace seal ring

Check turbocharger oil drain pipe for NG


Clean drain passage
clogging
OK
NG
Oil up in combustion chamber Check piston ring and cylinder liner for wear Replace piston ring, liner or engine
OK
NG
Low compression pressure Check piston ring and cylinder liner for wear Replace piston ring, liner or engine
OK
Oil down in combustion NG
Check valve stem seal Replace stem seal
chamber
OK
Water entry into combustion NG
Check inside of exhaust pipe for wetting Find cause of leak
chamber

NG
Check inside of intake pipe for wetting Find cause of leak
OK
Faulty seat in intake or exhaust NG
Check valve seat for wear and contact Replace valve and valve seat
valve

NG
Check valve guide for wear Replace valve guide
OK
NG
Coolant thermostat malfunction Check thermostat valve for opening/closing Replace thermostat valve
OK
Continuous operation with no- NG
Check unburned fuel in exhaust pipe Burn fuel under loading condition
load or light load
OK
NG
Idle hunting Check governor controller setting Adjust setting

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