Bell B40C 6X6 Operator's Manual page 144

Articulated dump truck
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Symptom
Engine overheating
Engine running too cold
Engine knocking
Symptom
Loss of power
Engine does not attain the required
speed during daily brake test
Symptom
Excessive fuel consumption
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Engine Lacks Power
Possible Cause
Water level too low
Drive belt slipping
Radiator filler cap not sealing or
worn
Exhaust restriction
Blocked radiator
Temperature gauge faulty
Incorrect fan fitted
Incorrect radiator fitted
Incorrect fuel grade
Engine Difficult to Start
Possible Cause
Air filter restriction
Exhaust restriction
Tachometer error
Loss of power
Excessive Fuel Consumption
Possible Cause
External fuel tank leak
Too low operating temperature
Air filter restriction
Remedy
Top up the radiator. Check for leaks
and repair
Inspect, adjust or replace the drive
belts
Fit new radiator filler cap
Locate and repair the restriction
Clean radiator
Check temperature gauge. Contact
your BELL Product Support Repre-
sentative.
Check the manufacturer's specifica-
tion. Contact your BELL Product
Support Representative
Check the manufacturer's specifica-
tion. Contact your BELL Product
Support Representative
Drain and refill if necessary
Remedy
Service the air filter system
Locate and repair the restriction
Re-calibrate the tachometer. Con-
tact your BELL Product Support
Representative.
Refer to "Loss of Power" in this table
Remedy
Check the fuel tank, fuel lines and fil-
ter for leaks and/or damage
Check and repair cooling system
Service the air filter system
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June 1, 1999

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