John Deere 6136 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: John Deere 6136 |
| Engine Type: 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 827 cu.in (13.6 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 400-684 Hp (300-510 kW) at 2100 rpm |
| Fuel System Type: Common Rail Direct Injection |
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| Engine starts hard or will not start |
Fuel filter element is dirty - Clean the filter element.
Air in fuel tank - Bleed fuel tank.
Fuel injection nozzles are damaged or dirty - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replacement or repair required.
Unadjusted valve timing - Set the valve timing correctly.
Plugged fuel pipes - Service fuel pipes.
Improper injection timing - Adjust injection timing as required.
Excessive wear of piston rings and cylinder - Change faulty parts.
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
Clogged fuel filter - Service the filter.
Damaged fuel injection pump - Rebuild or replace pump.
Dirty air filter - Service air cleaner.
Nozzle opening pressure is not adjusted - Adjust according to specifications.
| Engine stops suddenly during operation |
Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect - Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Fuel filter plugged - Install new filter element.
Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature - Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.
Defective or stuck injection nozzles - Repair or change injection nozzles.
Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust as required.
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjustment procedure required.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replace or rebuild injection pump.
Clogged or defective injection nozzles - Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary.
Clogged fuel hoses or lines - Clean fuel system lines and hoses.
Clogged air filter - Air filter maintenance required.
Cylinder head gasket is blown - Install a new gasket.
Unadjusted injection timing - Adjust injection timing as required.
Fuel injection pump failure - Install a new pump or rebuild.
One of moving engine parts has broken - Repair or replace defective components.
Clogged radiator core or leaking radiator cap - Install new cap or clean radiator.
Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Broken or loose fan belt - Replace the fan belt.
Not enough engine oil - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Cylinder head gasket defective - Replace cylinder head gasket.
Injection timing is wrong - Adjust injection timing as required.
Low oil level - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Oil pump is worn or damaged - Check and replace if necessary.
Dirty oil filter - Change or clean engine oil filter element.
Stuck or worn relief valve - Replace or clean relief valve.
Excessive oil clearance of crankshaft bearing - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
Excessive oil clearance of crankpin bearing - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
| Diesel engine consuming too much oil |
Oil leaking: Damaged seals or gaskets - To repair leaks, replace worn parts.
Oil viscosity is wrong - Use oil of correct viscosity.
Worn or stuck piston rings - Change piston rings.
Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Replace defective valves.
Pistons or cylinder liners are scored - Check pistons and liners, install new parts as required.
Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature - Warm up the engine.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Broken or worn pistons - Replace the pistons.
Misaligned or faulty connecting rod - Align or replace connecting rod.
Low battery power - Battery needs to be recharged.
Battery is not holding charge - Service or change the battery.
Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Check cables and service or change terminals.
| Starter motor is not working |
Battery is drained or worn - Recharge or change battery.
Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires - Inspect battery wires and connect correctly.
Low battery voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Damaged starter motor - Starter needs to be replaced.
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