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4. Step-by-Step Repair Procedures (Based on the Manual)

Section 10: Troubleshooting Flowcharts (Common NLDE-3 Issues)

| Symptom | Possible cause (from manual) | |---------|-------------------------------| | Hard starting | Low compression, air in fuel, faulty glow plugs | | Knocking noise | Incorrect timing, bad injector, water in fuel | | Blue smoke | Worn piston rings, valve seals | | Black smoke | Overloading, dirty air filter, too much fuel | | Low oil pressure | Worn bearings, failed relief valve, low oil | | Overheating | Low coolant, bad thermostat, blocked radiator | nlde-3 engine manual

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