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| Air in the fuel system |
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Bleed the fuel system. |
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| Poor quality fuel |
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Verify by operating from a temporary tank with good fuel; Clean and flush the fuel supply tanks. |
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| Engine overloaded |
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Verify that engine load rating is not being exceeded. |
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| Incorrect injection pump timing |
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Check/time injection pump. |
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| Malfunctioning injectors |
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Replace injectors. |