POWERTECH™ 2.9 L OEM Diesel Engines - John Deere Industrial ...

TroubleshootingSymptom Problem SolutionLow oil pressure Low oil level. Add oil.Improper type of oil.Drain, fill crankcase with oil of properviscosity and quality.High oil consumption Crankcase oil too light. Use proper viscosity oil.Oil leaks.Restricted crankcase vent tube.Defective turbocharger.Check for leaks in lines, gaskets,and drain plug.Clean vent tube.See your authorized servicing dealeror engine distributor.Engine emits white exhaust Improper type of fuel. Use proper fuel.smokeLow engine temperature.Defective thermostat.Defective injection nozzles.Engine out of time (retarded).Coolant entering combustionchamber (failed cylinder head gasketor cracked cylinder head)Engine compression too lowWarm up engine to normal operatingtemperature.Remove and check thermostat.See your authorized servicing dealeror engine distributor.See your authorized servicing dealeror engine distributor.Repair or replace as required.See your John Deere enginedistributor or servicing dealer.Determine cause of low compressionand repair as required. See yourJohn Deere engine distributor orservicing dealer.Continued on next pageRG,RG34710,5092–19–30JAN98–5/850-8 060106PN=124