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

TroubleshootingSymptom Problem SolutionSee LOW PRESSURESYSTEM-FUEL PRESSURE LOWTROUBLESHOOTING earlier in thissection.Fuel in OilCoolant in OilSee FUEL IN OILTROUBLESHOOTING earlier in thissection.See COOLING SYSTEMTROUBLESHOOTING later in thissection.RG,RG34710,7600–19–30JUN97–3/3Cooling System TroubleshootingSymptom Problem SolutionEngine Overheats Lack of coolant in cooling system Fill cooling system to proper level.Radiator core dirtyEngine overloadedToo low crankcase oil levelLoose or defective fan beltDefective thermostatDamaged cylinder head gasketDefective coolant pumpDefective radiator capClean radiator as required.Reduce engine load.Fill crankcase to proper oil level.Replace fan belt as required. Checkbelt tensioner. (See Lubrication andMaintenance 500 Hour/12 MonthSection.)Test thermostat openingtemperature; replace thermostat asrequired.Replace cylinder head gasket. Seeyour John Deere engine distributoror servicing dealer.Replace coolant pump. See yourJohn Deere engine distributor orservicing dealer.Replace radiator cap as required.Continued on next pageRG,RG34710,7601–19–11FEB03–1/250-16 060106PN=132