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Fault analysis
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1
Vehicle
Possible cause
Solution
Loss of front or
rear lamps
. Fuse burned out
Check fuse, see Figure 6.13.
Forklift truck does
not move off when
inching pedal is
depressed
. Direction selector switch not turned on.
Check if the drive direction selector
switch is switched on
. Cable hangs up
Check that the inching pedal cable
returns correctly.
. Hydraulic fluid level low
Check that the hydraulic fluid level
is correct.
Truck does not
come correctly up
to speed
8.2
Engine
Engine will not
start
Possible cause
Solution
· Lack of fuel
· Air in the fuel system
Top up fuel tank
Bleed
· Water in the fuel system
· Fuel line blocked
· Fuel filter blocked
Replace fuel and repair or replace fuel system
Clean fuel line
Clean or replace filter
Use specified fuel or engine oil
· Excessive fuel viscosity or engine oil
at low temperature
Starter fails to
operate
· Fuel cetane content too low
Use specified fuel
· Fuel leak due to loose injector lines
· Incorrect injection timing
· Worn fuel camshaft
· Atomiser blocked
· Malfunctioning injection pump
Tighten nut
. Compression leak in cylinder
· Valve timing incorrect
· Worn piston rings and lining
· Excessive valve play
Replace head gasket, tighten cylinder head
bolts
Rectify or replace timing gear
Replace
Adjust
· Battery is discharged
· Starter fails to operate
· Ignition switch fails to operate
· Wiring not correctly connected
Charge battery
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Connect wiring correctly
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Adjust
Replace
Clean atomiser
Repair or replace injection pump
Prins Maasdijk,
Jan-12