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Engine starts but will not keep running

Cause   Correction
Engine
starting under laod
Disengage
driven units
   
Idle
speed too low for accessories
Adjust
the idle speed.
   
Intake
air or exhaust system restricted
Visually
check for exhaust restriction and unspect the air intake.
   
Air
in the fuel sstem or the fuel supply is inadequate
Check
the flow through the filter and bleed the system. Locate and correct
the air source.
   
Fuel
waxing due to extremely cold weather
Verify
by inspecting the fuel filter. Clean the system and use climatized
fuel or fuel heaters.
   
Contaminated
fuel
Verify
by operating the engine with clean fuel from a temporary supply tank.
Drain and flush the fuel supply tank.
   
Restricted
fuel drain manifold or return line (Lucas CAV only)
Check/correct
the restriction.

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