Chapter 11 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Snorkel AB60J Operator's Manual

The troubleshooting chart may be used to locate and
eliminate situations where machine operation may be
interrupted. If the problem cannot be corrected with the

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
Engine will not start from lower or
upper controls.
Engine will not start from lower
controls.
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AB60J – 0181972
Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Out of fuel. The engine will crank, but
will not start.
Engine is cold.
High engine temperature.
Low oil pressure.
Clogged air filter.
Engine oil too thick for ambient tem-
perature.
Dual fuel machines. The fuel switch
on the lower control panel is set
incorrectly. The engine cranks, but
will not start.
Switches are set wrong. The engine
will not crank.
The start switch was left in the on
position for 30 seconds or longer
before turning it to start.
action listed, stow the machine and remove it from ser-
vice. Repairs must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel.
Corrective Action
Add correct type of fuel. Try starting
the engine for 20 seconds and then
let the starter motor cool for 60 sec-
onds. Repeat as necessary.
Continental, Cummins, Ford or GM
engine – plug the heater cord into a
125 Volt AC, 600 watt source eight
hours before starting the engine.
Let engine cool. Do not restart the
engine until the cause of overheating
has been corrected.
Do not try to start the engine until
the cause of low oil pressure has
been corrected. The engine can be
restarted with low oil pressure, but it
will only run a few seconds before it
shuts off again.
Visually check the air filter gauge.
Refer to Chapter 2 for correct oil
weight.
Place the fuel switch on the lower

control panel in the proper posi-
tion for the fuel being used.
Make certain there is fuel in the

fuel tank.
If using LPG make certain that

the fuel shutoff valve is open.
Try starting the engine for 20

seconds and then let the starter
motor cool for 60 seconds. Re-
peat as necessary.
Turn the battery disconnect switch on
and then at the lower controls:
• Turn the start switch off.
• Pull emergency stop button out-
ward.
• Place the control selector switch in
the lower control position.
• Place the start switch in the on
position for 5 seconds and then
turn the switch to start.
Turn the start switch back to off, then
to start within 30 seconds.
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