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Useful information about failures

  • This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with its causes and trouble shooting Tab. 7.2.
  • In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.


Tab 7.1

THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN:
1 The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
2 A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
3 The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens
4 The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running



Tab 7.2

TROUBLES POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PAR.
The engine does not start Sulphated battery terminals corroded Clean the battery terminals --
Battery voltage too low Recharge the battery or replace it --
Low fuel level Refuel 4.4
Frozen fuel Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter 6.3
Air suction in fuel system Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter --
Clogged pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Open fuse Replace with a new fuse; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Intake or exhaust system clogged Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Engine starts but stops Inefficient electrical connections Clean the electrical contacts; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Sulphated battery terminals Clean the battery terminals --
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter and clean the tank 6.3
Clogged fuel pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
RPM instability at idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Low idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Poor quality fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel 2.5
Blue smoke High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops 6.1
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.8
Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.8
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops 6.1
Engine lost its initial performance Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.8
Clogged fuel pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops --
Cheap fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel --
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops 6.1
Slow acceleration Clogged fuel filter Replace the fuel filter 6.3
Engine jerking Clogged fuel pipes Contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops  
Engine overheats Insufficient coolant level Fill up to the level 5.6
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops 6.1
Clogged radiator Clean the radiator; if the problem persists, contact Lombardini Marine authorised workshops 5.7


In the event that the solutions proposed in Tab. 7.2 do not eliminate the trouble, contact a Lombardini Marine authorized workshop.

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