Deutz F2L 912 / F2L 912 W Engine

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• Engine fails to start Engine fails to start
  Cause: Fuel tank empty, Shut-off valve closed, Fuel filter blocked, in winter through clouding, Fuel lines leaky, Charging indicator lamp does not light up inspite of bulb not being defective, Heater plug indicator does not light up inspite of fully charged battery.
  Fix: Fill up tank and vent, Open shut-off valve and element, vent, Renew filter, use winter grade fuel, Check all fuel lines for tightness and tighten unions, Push home the switch key, tighten battery terminals, check wiring connections, Tighten battery terminals, check or replace coil in heater plug indicator, Have battery tested, clean terminals, tighten and coat with acid-free grease, Crank engine smartly by hand.
• Engine runs unsteadily and Power output is low Engine runs unsteadily and Power output is low
  Cause: Dense exhaust, Inadequate fuel supply, Nozzle needles stick, Level of motor oil too high, Level of oil in oil bath air cleaner too high, Inefficient compression due to seized or broken compression rings, or incorrect valve clearances, Cooling fins on cylinders and cylinder heads very dirty, Injectors defective, Injection pump delivery out of adjustment, Blocked blower air intake
  Fix: Replace fuel filter, air-vent system, clean lift pump strainer, tighten unions, Readjust valve clearances. Have valve spring renewed, Have them checked by a mechanic, Drain off the upper mark on dipstick, Pour off oil to reduce the level to the mark, Have compression rings and piston checked by a mechanic, Readjust valve clearances, Clean cooling fins, vertical ones on cylinder head in particular, Have them checked by a mechanic, Have it readjusted by a mechanic, Clear air intake
• Charging indicator lamp lights up when engine is running Charging indicator lamp lights up when engine is running
  Cause: Generator not charging battery because either the generator or regulator/cut-out is defective
  Fix: Check V-belt tension, Have it checked by a mechanic
• Engine difficult to start
  Cause: Battery low, battery terminals loose or oxidized causing starting motor to run slowly
  Fix: Have battery tested, clean terminals, tighten and coat with acid-free grease
• Dense exhaust
  Cause: Level of motor oil too high
  Fix: Drain off to upper mark on dipstick
• Engine overheats Engine overheats
  Cause: Engine oil pressure too low
  Fix: Check unions on lubricating pump, oil pipe, oil filter and oil pressure gauge for tightness and tighten screw. Otherwise call in a mechanic
• Engine oil pressure too low
  Cause: Leaks in lubrication system
  Fix: Stop engine immediately. Check unions on lubricating pump, oil pipe, oil filter and oil pressure gauge for tightness and tighten screw. Otherwise call in a mechanic

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Deutz F2L 912 / F2L 912 W.

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

• Air filter: Deutz 03018713 Deutz 1902127 Deutz 606901670115 Deutz 03019768 Deutz D1150532 Deutz 606901670116 Deutz 2319813 Deutz 2243521
• Fuel filter: Deutz 116341 Deutz 1180392 Deutz 12850347 Deutz 97110024 Deutz 1160217 Deutz 9951042 Deutz 1161582 Donaldson P550587
• Oil filter: Deutz 029353002 Deutz 605417880003 Deutz 1162757 Deutz 01174417 Deutz A14H4123 Donaldson P550939 Donaldson P550942 Donaldson P553771

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• Irmer & Elze Kompressoren 241SL — Compressor
• Kramer 311 — Loader Wheeled
• Terex 301 — Excavator

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