The engine is difficult to start
Checks by the user
- Starter motor turns engine too slowly
- Fault in stop control
- Restriction in a fuel pipe
- Fault in fuel lift pump
- Dirty fuel filter element
- Restriction in filter/cleaner or air induction system
- Air in fuel system
- Fault in atomisers or atomisers of an incorrect type
- Cold start system used incorrectly
- Fault in cold start system
- Restriction in fuel tank vent
- Wrong type or grade of fuel used
- Restriction in exhaust pipe
Check by the workshop personnel
- Fault in fuel injection pump
- Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect
- Valve timing is incorrect
- Bad compression
- Valves are not free
- Worn cylinder bores
- Leakage between valves and seats
- Piston rings are not free or they are worn or broken
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