Troubleshooting; Diesel Engine; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Starts Then Stops - Carrier DM-4 Power Pack Operation And Service Manual

INDICATION/TROUBLE
3.1

DIESEL ENGINE

3.1.1

Engine Will Not Start

Starter motor will not crank or
low cranking speed
Starter motor cranks but engine
fails to start
Starter cranks, engages, but dies
after a few seconds
3.1.2

Engine Starts Then Stops

Engine stops after several
rotations
3.1.3

Starter Motor Malfunction

Starter motor will not crank or
turns slowly
SECTION 3
TROUBLE SHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery insufficiently charged
Battery posts dirty or defective
Bad electrical connections at starter
Starter motor malfunctions
Starter solenoid defective
Open starting circuit
Incorrect grade of lubricating oil
No fuel in tank
Air in fuel system
Water in fuel system
Plugged fuel filter
Plugged fuel lines to injectors
Fuel control operation erratic
Glow plugs defective
Fuel solenoid defective
Fuel pump malfunction
Engine lube oil too heavy
Voltage drop in starter cable(s)
Fuel supply restricted
No fuel in tank
Leak in fuel system
Faulty fuel control system
Fuel filter restricted
Injector nozzle(s) defective
Injection pump defective
Air cleaner or hose restricted
Safety device open
Open circuit to run solenoid
Fuel pump malfunction
Battery insufficiently charged
Battery cable connections loose or oxidized
Battery cables defective
Starter brushes shorted out
Starter brushes hang up or do not make contact
Starter solenoid defective
Switch defective
Engine lube to heavy
3-1
REFERENCE
SECTION
Check
Check
Check
3.1.3
Engine Manual
3.1.4
1.4
Check
4.2
Drain sump
Replace
Check
Engine Manual
4.3.8
Engine Manual
4.2 or 4.3.7
1.4
Check
Check
Check
Check
Engine Manual
Replace
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
4.3.5
1.5
Check
4.2 or 4.3.7
Check
Check
Replace
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Replace
1.4