Mechanical Gas Fuel System G5.9, G8.3 – Engine Runs Rough at Idle

Symptom Tree  t061

This is symptom tree t061
Cause Correction

Engine mounts are worn, damaged, or not correct

Inspect the engine mounts. Replace as needed. Refer to the OEM installation instructions.

 

Ignition system is malfunctioning or misfiring

Check the ignition system. Refer to Procedure 013-012, 013-014 or 013-016 and the Ignition System OEM Literature.

 

Intake air restricted

Inspect and change air cleaner. Look for other restrictions. Refer to Procedure 010-031 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual B3.9, B4.5, and B5.9 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666087, or Procedure 010-031 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual C Series Engines, Bulletin 3666003. Refer to Procedure 3-08 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual NT 855 Engines, Bulletin 3810298, Procedure 3-04 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual N14 Engine, Bulletin 3666142, Procedure 3-08 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual K19 Engine, Bulletin 3810307, or Procedure 3-08 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, K38 and K50 Series Engines, Bulletin 3810432.

 

Overhead adjustments are not correct

Measure and adjust the overhead settings. Refer to Procedure 003-004 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual B3.9, B4.5, and B5.9 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666087, Procedure 003-004 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual C Series Engines, Bulletin 3666003. Refer to Procedure 7-04 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual NT 855 Engines, Bulletin 3810298, Procedure 7-04 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual N14 Engine, Bulletin 3666142, or Procedure 7-05 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, K38 and K50 Series Engines, Bulletin 3810432.

 

Throttle plate is malfunctioning

Check the throttle plate for sticking. Refer to a Cummins Authorized Repair Facility.

 
Last Modified:  01-Jun-2004