Hobart Jet-Ex 5D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 64

OM-2094 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
Jet-Ex 5D / Series 500285 / Generator Set
Engine and Controls (continued)
See section 2-4 for all figures referenced in this section.
Trouble, Symptom and Condition
7. Engine lacks power.
8. Engine Overheats.
Chapter 2-5
Page 4
Probable Cause
a. Insufficient air to engine.
b. Restricted exhaust system.
c. Low compression.
a. Dirt or sludge in Coolant
b. Debris and dirt in radiator
core.
c. Fan belt slips or is broken.
Test, Check, and Remedy
Check AIR FILTER
RESTRICTION INDICATOR
lamp (16, Figure 4) for
illumination. Replace or clean as
required.
Check exhaust pipe for
restrictions. Check muffler for
clogged condition. Replace as
required.
Check compression in all
cylinders according to the
Engine Manufactures User's
Manual.
Drain coolant, flush radiator, put
in clean coolant. Refer to the
Engine Manufactures User's
Manual in for instructions.
Clean radiator core carefully.
Refer to the Engine
Manufactures User's Manual.
Tighten belt or replace as
required
November 1, 2000
Revised 03/01