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UEN00246-00 40 Troubleshooting

S-3 Engine does not pick up smoothly 1


General causes why engine does not pick up smoothly Causes
q Insufficient intake of air

Seized turbocharger, interference of turbocharger


q Insufficient supply of fuel
q Defective condition of fuel spray

Leaking or clogged fuel piping, entry of air


Clogged air breather hole of fuel tank cap
Defective contact of valve and valve seat
q Improper selection of fuel
q Controller is controlling in derate mode (limiting injection rate

Stuck, seized supply pump plunger


(output) because of an error in electrical system)

Clogged injector, defective spray


Worn piston ring, cylinder liner
Clogged air cleaner element

Improper valve clearance

Clogged fuel filter


Confirm recent repair history
Degree of use of machine Operated for long period E E E E
Questions

Engine pick-up suddenly became worse w Q Q Q


Non-specified fuel is being used w w w
Replacement of filters has not been carried out according to Operation and Maintenance w w
Manual
Oil must be added more frequently w
Dust indicator is red w
Air breather hole of fuel tank cap is clogged w
Rust and water are found when fuel tank is drained w
Fuel is leaking from fuel piping w
When priming pump is operated, it makes no reaction or it is heavy w Q
When exhaust manifold is touched immediately after starting engine, temperature of some
Q w
cylinders is low
Blue under light load w
Color of exhaust gas
Check items

Black w Q w w
When engine is cranked, abnormal sound is generated around cylinder head w
When engine is cranked, interference sound is generated around turbocharger w
High idle speed under no load is normal, but speed suddenly drops when load is applied Q w
There is hunting from engine (rotation is irregular) Q Q Q
Blow-by gas is excessive w

Inspect air cleaner directly q


When compression pressure is measured, it is found to be low q q
Troubleshooting

Inspect valve clearance directly q


When turbocharger is rotated by hand, it is found to be heavy q
When air is bled from fuel system, air comes out q
Inspect fuel filter, strainer directly q
Carry out troubleshooting according to "Rail Press (Very) Low Error (*1)" indicated by code q
When a cylinder is cut out for reduced cylinder mode operation, engine speed does not change q
Replace

Replace
Replace

Replace
Replace
Correct
Adjust
Clean

Clean

Clean

Remedy

*1: Displayed failure codes [CA559] and [CA2249]

10 PC210, 230, 240-8

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