Snow groomer BISON
12
Troubleshooting
12.1
Malfunction, cause, and remedy
In addition to careful operation and maintenance of the engine, it is important to resolve malfunctions
quickly. For the causes listed in the following table, you can refer to the information from this chapter.
You can resolve some of the malfunctions on your own.
Have malfunctions that you cannot eliminate yourself rectified at a qualified specialist workshop. The
engine supplier recommends that you use its service support point as this has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the required work. Safety-related work and work on safety systems,
in particular, must never be carried out by anyone else other than a professional service centre.
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage
Incorrect maintenance and repair work can cause damage to the engine and therefore increase the
risks of accidents.
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Have engine maintenance and repair work carried out by suitably trained personnel only.
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Work on, or modifications to the engine must always be carried out by qualified personnel who
have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the required work.
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The engine supplier recommends that you use its service support point for this.
12.2
General troubleshooting
Symptom
Starter pinion does not
turn or turns too slowly
Engine does not start or
cuts out straight away
Engine does not start
properly
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Cause
1.
Battery is insufficiently
charged
2.
Starter connection cable is
loose
3.
Starter solenoid or starter is
defective
4.
Fuel tank empty
5.
Fuel filter or fuel pre-filter
blocked
6.
Fuel pre-filter contains water ►
7.
Fuel system or filter is leak-
ing
8.
Fuel not cold-resistant
9.
Wrong engine oil viscosity
10. Fault in ECM control unit
12 - Troubleshooting
Remedy
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Charge battery
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Tighten cable at terminal; if
necessary, weld on new
terminal
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Arrange inspection by spe-
cialist workshop
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Fill up
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Replace filter insert
Remove water from fuel
pre-filter
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Replace seals
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Clean pre-filter, Replacing
fuel pre-filter, Use Winter
fuel
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Use engine oil suitable for
the operating conditions
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Retrieve information from
the ECM, have checked by
qualified service centre
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