M11 Plus Series Engines Operation and Maintenance Manual – Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

Fuel level is low in the tank

Fill the supply tank. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Starting motor rotation is not correct

Check the direction of crankshaft rotation. Replace the starting motor if necessary.

Fuel shutoff valve is closed

Check for loose wires. Check for power to the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

Battery voltage supply to the electronic control module (ECM) is low, interrupted, or open

Check the battery connections, the fuses, and the unswitched battery supply circuit. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Fuel inlet restriction

Check for fuel inlet restriction. Contact a Cummins Authorized Repair Facility.

Fuel connections on the low-pressure side of the pump are loose

Tighten all fuel fittings and connections between the fuel tanks and the fuel pump.

Fuel drain line restriction

Check or replace the fuel lines, check valves, or tank vents as needed. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Fuel suction standpipe in the fuel tank is broken

Check and repair the standpipe, if necessary. Refer to the OEM service manual.