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Troubleshooting
3412, 3412C, and 3412E Generator Set Engines
Media Number -SENR6477-06 Publication Date -01/11/2010 Date Updated -01/11/2010

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Engine Does Not Crank

SMCS - 1000-035; 1450-035

Probable Causes
Batteries

Battery cables

Starting circuit

Starting motor solenoid

Starting motor

Timing pin

Flywheel ring gear

Transmission (if applicable)

Engine accessories

Hydraulic cylinder lock

Internal engine problem

Recommended Actions
Batteries and/or Battery Cables

1. Inspect the main power switch, battery posts, and battery cables for loose connections and for corrosion.
If the battery cables are corroded, remove the battery cables and clean the battery cables. Tighten any
loose connections.
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loose connections.

2. Inspect the batteries.

a. Charge the batteries. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".

b. Load test the batteries. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS9249, "Use of 4C-4911 Battery Load
Tester for 6, 8 and 12 Volt Lead Acid Batteries".

Starting Motor Solenoid or Starting Circuit

Test the operation of the starting motor solenoid.

Check the wiring to the starting motor solenoid.

Starting Motor or Flywheel Ring Gear

Test the operation of the starting motor.

Inspect the pinion for the starting motor and the flywheel ring gear for damage.

Timing Pin

Verify that the timing pin was not left in the flywheel housing.

Transmission (if applicable) or Engine Accessories

Ensure free movement of the driveline.

Remove any engine accessories that may lock up the engine and inspect any engine accessories that may
lock up the engine.

The following list illustrates examples of engine accessories that may lock up the engine:

Hydraulic pump that is driven from the rear gear group

Air compressor

Engine oil pump

Other components that are driven by the engine

Hydraulic Cylinder Lock

Check for fluid in the cylinders (hydraulic cylinder lock) by removing the individual unit injectors.

Note: Drain the fuel from the cylinder head. Fuel will flow from the cylinder head into the cylinders when the unit
injector is removed.
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Internal Engine Problem

Disassemble the engine. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly manual. Inspect the internal components for the
following conditions:

Seizure

Broken components

Bent components

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