Engine Starts But Will Not Keep Running

Fuel is waxing due to cold weather(Check the fuel heater, if installed. Weather
conditions sometimes require a fuel heater. )
Excessive water in the fuel filter(Drain the fuel water separator and replace th
e fuel filter.)
Fuel contaminated(Verify by operating the engine with clean fuel from a temporar
y tank.)
Fuel drain line is restricted(Check the fuel drain lines for restriction. Clear
or replace the fuel lines, check valves, or tank vents as necessary.)
Intake and exhaust system restricted(Check the intake and exhaust systems for re
strictions. Inspect the intake air filter and replace as necessary.)

162 Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)
Starting procedure is not correct(Verify the correct starting procedure.)
No fuel in supply tank(Check and replenish fuel supply. Check fittings and hose
connections and hose conditions.)
Fuel shutoff valve is malfunctioning(Check for loose wires and verify that the f
uel shutoff valve is functioning. Check to be sure manual shutoff lever is in th
e run position.)
Fuel transfer pump malfunctioning(Inspect the fuel transfer pump. Replace if nec
essary. )
Fuel filter or fuel inlet restriction(Check the flow through the fuel filter. Re
place the fuel filter if necessary. Clean all prefilters and screens. Check the
fuel suction line for restriction. )
Excessive water in the fuel filter(Drain the fuel water separator and replace th
e fuel filter. )
Intake and exhaust system restricted(Check the intake and exhaust systems for re
strictions. Inspect the intake air filter and replace as necessary. )

163 Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)
Fuel injection pump not getting fuel or air in fuel(Check fuel flow or bleed fue
l system.)
Fuel return restriction excessive(Inspect the fuel return lines for restrictions
.)
Fuel pump return overflow valve is malfunctioning(Inspect the return overflow va
lve. Replace if necessary.)
Fuel injection pump timing is not correct(Put the engine at top dead center. Che
ck and adjust the fuel timing. )
Fuel injection pump is malfunctioning(Remove the fuel injection pump. Check the
calibration of the fuel injection pump.)
Camshaft timing is not correct after engine rebuild or repair(Check the gear tra
in timing alignment.)