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Series 60 – NO START – ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE – INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if internal engine damage is causing no start condition, perform the following steps: 1. Install a 3/4 in. breaker bar or ratchet and…

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Series 60 – NO START – ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE – DEFECTIVE STARTER

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if a defective starter is causing no start, perform the following steps: 1. Connect a AMP meter lead from the tester around the…

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Series 60 – NO START – ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE – DEFECTIVE MAGNETIC SWITCH

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if a defective magnetic switch is causing no start: 1. Start engine. 2. Clamp a heavy gage battery jumper cable between the two…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – CRANK NO START

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by sam

The engine cranks but does not start. Check for the following: Low Fuel Level Air Inlet and Exhaust Restrictions No RPM While Cranking (using DDDL…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – EXTENDED CRANK TIME

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by sam

There are no fault codes present and the engine finally starts after an extended crank time. 4.13.1 Fuel Level/Leaks Check Check as follows: 1. Visually…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – LOW COMPRESSION

Posted on October 2, 2020October 3, 2020 by sam

To determine if low compression is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: 1. Perform a cylinder compression test. Refer to section 4.12.1.2. 2. Compare…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – RESTRICTIVE AIR FILTER

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if a restrictive air filter is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the air filter element; refer to OEM guidelines.…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – AERATED FUEL

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if aerated fuel is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the fuel line return hose from the fitting located at…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – FUEL PUMP

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if the fuel pump is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: 1. Insert a piece of wire through the pump flange drain…

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Series 60 – STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATES – PLUGGED FUEL FILTER(S)

Posted on October 2, 2020 by sam

To determine if a plugged fuel filters is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the fuel line return hose from the fitting…

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