Perkins 100 Series Engine

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• Engine does not start
  Cause: Faulty key switch and or stop solenoid
  Fix: Correct the connection and contact
• Overheat of the engine
  Cause: Lack of cooling water
  Fix: Supply water; inspect leakage and correct
• Oil pressure lamp not turned off
  Cause: Lack of engine oil
  Fix: Supply oil up to the specified level
• Irregular running of the engine
  Cause: Air mixed in the fuel system
  Fix: Bleed the air
• Faulty charging
  Cause: Loose fan belt
  Fix: Correct the tension
• Dark grey smoke
  Cause: Unsuitable fuel
  Fix: Inspect and replace to correct grade
• Starter motor does not run
  Cause: Loose or disconnected wiring
  Fix: Inspect and tighten
• Engine stops during operation
  Cause: Lack of fuel in the fuel tank
  Fix: Supply fuel and bleed air
• Gas (white or blue) smoke
  Cause: Excess engine oil
  Fix: Inspect and correct the level
• Oil pressure lamp not turned on (key switch 'ON' with engine not started)
  Cause: Broken lamp bulb
  Fix: Replace the bulb
• Glow plug short circuit
  Cause: Central electrode, body, sheath, etc. come in contact
  Fix: Remove the connector and measure the resistance of each plug terminal and earth with a tester; the tester reading should be 0.7 ± 0.16 ohm; resistance of 0 indicates short circuit
• Glow plug heat wire disconnected
  Cause: Disconnection of the heat wire
  Fix: Check/remove the connector and check the continuity between each plug terminal and body earth; if continuity is not observed, replace the heat wire

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 100 Series.

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

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

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