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Engine WIll Not Crank or Cranks QST 30

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Engine Will Not Crank or Cranks Slowly (Electric Starter) https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/manual/4021539/...

Engine Will Not Crank or Cranks Slowly (Electric


Starter)
Symptom Tree - t078
Cause Correction

Check the condition of the batteries. Replace


Batteries have malfunctioned the batteries, if necessary. Refer to the OEM
service manual.

OK

Battery cables or connections are loose, Check the battery cables and connections.
broken, or corroded (excessive resistance) Refer to .

OK

Engine-driven units are engaged Disengage engine-driven units.

OK

Check the battery heater (if equipped) for


Battery temperature is below specification correct operation. Refer to the
manufacturer's instructions.

OK

Lubricating oil temperature is below Install an oil pan heater, or drain the oil and
specification the manufacturer's instructions fill the system with warm oil.

OK

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Change the oil and filters. Refer to Procedure


007-013 (Lubricating Oil Filter (Spin-On) in
Lubricating oil does not meet specifications Section 7 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures
for operating conditions /57/57-007-013-tr.html) . Use the oil type
recommended in Section V of the operation
and maintenance manual.

OK

Check the crankshaft for ease of rotation.


Crankshaft rotation is impaired
Refer to .

OK
Refer to Procedure 018-021 (Electrical
System) in Section V (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en
Battery capacity is below specification
/procedures/57/57-018-021.html) . Replace
the batteries if necessary.

OK
Replace the battery cables with larger gauge
or shorter length cables. Refer to Procedure
Battery cables are not the correct gauge or
013-009 (Battery Cables and Connections) in
length
Section 13 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures
/57/57-013-009.html) .

OK

Check the starting circuit components. Refer


Starting circuit component is malfunctioning
to the OEM service manual.

OK

Remove the starting motor, and inspect the


Starting motor pinion or ring gear is damaged
gear. Refer to .

OK

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Remove the injectors and rotate the


crankshaft. Look for the source of fluid in the
cylinder. Refer to Procedures 006-026
(Injectors) in Section 6 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en
Hydraulic lock in a cylinder
/procedures/57/57-006-026-tr.html) and
001-016 (Crankshaft) in Section 1
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures
/57/57-001-016-tr.html) .

OK
Analyze the oil and inspect the filters to
locate an area of probable damage. Refer to
Internal engine damage Procedure 007-083 (Lubricating Oil and Filter
Analysis) in Section 7 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en
/procedures/99/99-007-083.html) .

Last Modified: 10-Apr-2008

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