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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Particles blown by compressed air are hazardous. DO NOT exceed
15 psi (103 kPa) nozzle pressure when drying parts with compressed
air. Use a maximum of 30 psi (207 kPa) when cleaning components.
DO NOT direct compressed air against human skin. Failure to fol-
low this warning may cause injury or death. Make sure air stream is
directed away from user and other personnel in the area. To prevent
injury, user must wear protective goggles or face shield.
Engine Exhaust Smokes Excessively 7. Check cold start heater for If bubbles are visible from cold start
7.
leakage. Remove fuel line and heater, replace cold start heater (WP
(White or Blue Smoke) - Continued.
cold start heater from intake 0043 00).
manifold (WP 0025 00). Connect
an air supply with maximum 20
psi (140 kPa) to fuel inlet passage
of cold start heater. Submerge
cold start heater in a container of
clean diesel fuel for 10 seconds.
No air bubbles should be visible
from cold start heater.
WIRE 377-OR
COLD START
FUEL LINE
HEATER
401-178
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