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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEContinued
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
6. ENGINE OVERHEATS.
CAUTION
Driving carrier with an
overheated engine can damage
engine. When ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE indicates above 230
F
(110
C), stop carrier and run
engine at 1000 to 1200 rpm
until coolant temperature
drops below 230
F (110
C).
1. Is engine hard running in hot
weather?
Follow the precautions for driving in
extreme heat (WP 0046 00). When
engine overheats, stop carrier and run
engine at 1000 to 1200 rpm until
coolant temperature drops below 230
F
(110
C).
2. Check if coolant level is low.
Add coolant as needed (WP 0065 00),
(WP 0066 00). Check for coolant
leaks. If you find any leaks, notify unit
maintenance.
3. Check if radiator cap is not sealed
right.
Make sure the cap is on straight and
tight (WP 0065 00), (WP 0066 00). If
cap is damaged or seal is broken,
notify unit maintenance.
4. Check if there is enough air
moving through intake grille and
radiator.
Remove any debris from intake grille,
exhaust grille, and radiator fins.
5. Check if coolant fan (M548A1) is
working right.
Look for loose or broken fan belts
(WP 0067 00). If any belt is broken,
worn, or loose, notify unit
maintenance.
6. Check coolant fan drive system
(M548A3).
Stop engine (WP 0024 00). Remove
power plant rear access panel
(WP 0036 00). If coolant fan belt is
loose or missing, do not operate carrier.
Notify unit maintenance.
Install rear power plant access panel
(WP 0036 00). Start engine
(WP 0014 00). Drive carrier under
similar condition of reported overheat.
If engine overheats, stop engine
immediately (WP 0024 00). Notify
unit maintenance.
7. Check if engine oil level is low.
Add oil as needed (WP 0057 00).
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