Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Disassembled Views ([1][2]Engine), Engine Component Description (Description and Operation), Drive Belt System Description (Description and Operation), Lubrication Description (Description and Operation), and New Product Information (Service Intervals). Reviewing the description and operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical (- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical) in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.