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Low Power

CAUSE ACTION

Improper fuel Drain fuel tank, flush system, fill with proper fuel

Empty fuel tank or fuel tank vent blocked Fill tank, bleed system, c6eck tank vent

Control lever not going to full throttle. Adjust throttle linkage
position

Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter

Intercooler internally blocked or leaking Check pressure drop across intercooler. if pressure drop is more than 4 in. Hg, clean or replace as necessary

Restricted or blocked fuel supply lines Remove restrictions or replace lines

Leaking injection lines, damaged lines or Replace damaged lines or tighten
loose connections connections as necessary.
Bleed fuel system

Incorrect injection pump-to-engine timing Adjust injection pump timing

Restricted or damaged injector nozzle Repair or replace as necessary

Clogged or restricted air filter Remove restrictions or replace filter if
necessary

Air fuel control tube broken or leaking Repair or replace as necessary

Low manifold pressure Check and repair turbocharger operation.
Check intercooler and air pipes for blockage

Injection sequence does not correspond install fuel injection lines in
with firing order order

Low or uneven engine compression Repair as necessary

Restricted or blocked fuel injection lines Remove restrictions or replace lines

Incorrect injection pump to engine timing Check injection pump to engine timing

Fuel injection pump malfunction or Replace fuel injection pump
not adjustable