RED
What This Code Means
Restriction becomes greater; Dust indicator signal shows RED; Dust indicator signal shows 'reD'; riction becomes greater; Loss of power; Excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber; High fuel consumption; Increased air intake restriction; Water and impurities accumulation in the bottom of the fuel tank; Air intake restriction becomes greater; Air restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in. H2O); Collection of moisture and/or oil in the blowby hose; Water and other impurities accumulate in the bottom of the fuel tank; Water condensation inside the fuel tank; Riction becomes greater; Dust indicator signal shows reD; Air cleaner restriction becomes greater
Possible Causes
- •Air filter element needs changing or service
- •Air cleaner element needs changing or service
- •Clogged air cleaner element
- •Operating in very dusty or dry grass conditions
- •Prolonged equipment use
- •Condensation due to empty volume inside the fuel tank during cold weather
- •Air cleaner element is clogged
- •Sags or dips in the blowby hose
- •Slope of blowby hose is less than 1/2 inch per foot
- •Clogged air cleaner
- •Engine operating in very dusty or dry grass conditions
- •Cold weather combined with empty volume inside the fuel tank
Suggested Actions
- 1Change the air filter element
- 2Press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator
- 3Dispose of old air filter (do not clean or reuse)
- 4Change the air element
- 5Dispose of the old air filter (do not clean or reuse)
- 6Clean the heavy duty paper element with a light spray of compressed air
- 7Replace the air cleaner element
- 8Change the air cleaner element more frequently
- 9Inspect the fuel tank for water contamination and drain the contents
- 10Keep the fuel tank full with diesel fuel to reduce condensation
- 11Clean the heavy duty paper air cleaner element with a light spray of compressed air
- 12Replace the primary air filter element
- 13Ensure that the slope of the blowby hose is at least a 1/2 inch per foot, with no sags or dips
- 14Change or service the air cleaner element
- 15Occasionally inspect the fuel tank for water contamination and drain the contents if required
- 16Keep the fuel tank full with diesel fuel to reduce empty volume
- 17Replace the air filter element
- 18Remove air cleaner element and clean the heavy duty paper element with light spray of compressed air
- 19Replace the air cleaner as needed
- 20Press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator after changing the air element
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