batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace
batteries
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Engine Cranks Bad battery connections Check connections
Slowly, Won't or dead batteries and/or replace
Start batteries
Engine oil too heavy Replace engine oil
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Engine Cranks Glow plugs not functioning Check glow plug system,
Normally, But see FUEL SYSTEMS
Will Not Start Glow plug control not Check controller, see
functioning FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel not injected into Check fuel injectors,
cylinders see FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank filter blocked Replace fuel tank
filter
Fuel pump not operating Check pump operation
and/or replace pump
Fuel return system blocked Inspect system and
remove restriction
No voltage to fuel solenoid Check solenoid and
connections
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Incorrect injection pump Re-adjust pump timing,
timing see FUEL SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, pistons,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Inspect and/or replace
injection pump
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Engine Starts, Incorrect slow idle Reset idle adjustment,
Won't Idle adjustment see TUNE-UP
Fast idle solenoid Check solenoid and
malfunctioning connections
Fuel return system blocked Check system and remove
restrictions
Glow plugs go off too soon See glow plug diagnosis
in FUEL SYSTEMS
Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Low compression Check valves, piston,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Replace injection pump,
see FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN Check solenoid and
position connections
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Engines Starts/ Incorrect slow idle Reset slow idle, see
Idles Rough W/out adjustment TUNE-UP
Smoke or Noise Injection line fuel leaks Check lines and
connections
Fuel return system blocked Check lines and
connections
