00-022

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Engine cranks but will not start; Engine overfueling; Engine unstable (hunts); Engine unstable (hunts) (Genset); Coolant loss (external); Coolant temperature above normal; Coolant Loss (External); Coolant Temp Above Normal; Engine unstable (hunting); Engine will not crank; Engine cranks but will not start (Genset); Engine will not crank (Genset); External coolant loss; Excess white smoke at start-up (warm); Genset Unstable (Hunts)

Possible Causes

  • Carburetor choke issue
  • Incorrect carburetor adjustments
  • Faulty PCB control board
  • Faulty governor controller
  • Faulty spark plugs
  • Incorrect fuel pressure at carburetor
  • Faulty vacuum pull-off
  • Faulty electric choke heater
  • Incorrect governor adjustments
  • Faulty ignition coil
  • Faulty ignition module
  • Fuel supply issue
  • Fuel lines leakage
  • Loose wire connection
  • Governor linkage binding
  • Fuel line leakage
  • Cracked or leaking hoses
  • Loose hose clamps
  • Radiator or heat exchanger leaks
  • Coolant in engine oil

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check carburetor choke
  2. 2Check carburetor adjustments
  3. 3Check PCB control board
  4. 4Check governor controller
  5. 5Check spark plugs
  6. 6Check fuel pressure at carburetor
  7. 7Check vacuum pull-off
  8. 8Check electric choke heater
  9. 9Check governor adjustments
  10. 10Check ignition coil
  11. 11Check ignition module
  12. 12Check fuel supply
  13. 13Check fuel lines for leakage
  14. 14Check for loose wire connection
  15. 15Check governor linkage for binding
  16. 16Check coolant level
  17. 17Check for cracked or leaking hoses
  18. 18Check for loose hose clamps
  19. 19Check radiator or heat exchanger for leaks
  20. 20Check for coolant in oil

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