Troubleshooting - BCS VALIANT 400 User's And Maintenance Booklet

TROUbLEshOOTING

The following information will help you to identify and correct some of the more common faults and malfunctions.
ENGINE
Fault
the.starter.motor.fails.to.operate
the.engine.don't.start
the.engine.functions.badly.or.switches.off
black.smoke.from.the.exhaust.pipe
the.engine.overheats.(engine.coolant.
temperature.indicator.light.red.on)
oil.pressure.low.(engine.oil.pressure.
indicator.red.on)
226
GB
Cause
main.fuse.damaged
discharged.battery
tarnished.battery.terminals
Starter.motor.damaged
Ignition.switch.damaged
battery.disconnector.switch.in.the."off".position
no.fuel.in.the.tank
Fuel.filter.clogged
air.in.the.fuelling.circuit
Glow.plug.preheater.fuse.damaged
Faulty.fuel.injectors
Fuel.unsuitable.for.the.operating.temperatures
Polluted.fuel.system
Faulty.fuel.injectors
dirty.or.defective.injectors
radiator.clogged
radiator.fluid.level.low
Faulty.thermostat
Faulty.temperature.gauge.or.indicator
Worn.or.loosened.fan.belt
engine.oil.level.low
oil.of.the.wrong.type.or.viscosity
engine.oil.level.low
Faulty.lubrication.system
Remedy
replace.the.fuse
recharge.or.replace.the.battery
clean.the.terminals.and.smear.vaseline.grease.
over.them
replace.the.starter.motor
replace.the.switch
turn.the.switch."on"
check.the.fuel.level
clean.or.replace.the.filter
bleed.the.air.from.the.fuel.system
replace.the.fuse
contact.the.lombardini.assistance.service
use.the.correct.type.of.fuel.for.the.temperature.
conditions
clean.the.system
contact.the.lombardini.assistance.service
contact.the.lombardini.assistance.service
clean.the.radiator
top.up.the.level.of.the.fluid.in.the.radiator
check.the.thermostat
contact.the.lombardini.assistance.service
check.the.belt.stretcher..replace.the.belt.if.worn
top.up.the.oil.level
Stop.the.tractor.immediately..drain.out.the.oil.and.
fill.with.oil.of.the.correct.type.and.viscosity
Stop.the.tractor.immediately..top.up.the.oil.level
contact.the.lombardini.assistance.service