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M11 Industrial Operation and Maintenance – Engine Will Not Crank or Cranks Slowly (Electric Starter)

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Battery cables or connections are loose, broken, or corroded (excessive resistance)

Check the battery cables and connections.

 

Engine-driven units are engaged

Disengage engine-driven units.
 

Lubricating oil temperature is below specification

Install an oil pan heater, or drain the oil and fill the system with warm oil.

 

Lubricating oil does not meet specifications for operating conditions

Change the oil and filters. Refer to Procedure 007-013 (Lubricating Oil Filters – Spin-on) in Section 3. Use the oil type recommended in Section V.
 
Contact a Cummins Authorized Repair Facility

Last Modified:  19-Nov-2004
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