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TROUBLE
1. Burner will not
ignite.
2. No fuel
3. Low fuel pressure
ECN-02981 Supersedes 08-00 Z08-00191
OIL FIRED BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A. Electrodes out of alignment.
B. Electrode insulator failure.
C. Water flow switch not closing.
D. Vacuum switch not closing.
E. Temperature control switch not
closing.
F. Fuel solenoid valve not opening.
G. Weak transformer.
H. Faulty cad cell (if equipped).
I. Faulty primary control (if
equipped).
J. Burner motor thermal protector
locked out.
K. Wiring.
L. Burner switch.
M. Pump pressure.
N. Venting.
0. Sooting.
P. No fuel
A.Clogged fuel filter.
B. Fuel leak.
C. Kinked or collapsed fuel line.
D. Low fuel pressure.
E. Faulty burner oil pump.
F. Air leak in intake lines.
G. Clogged burner nozzle
A. Clogged fuel filter.
B. Clogged fuel pump filter
screen.
C. Fuel oil too viscous.
D. Air leaks in intake lines.
E. Kinked or collapsed fuel line.
F. Burner shaft coupling slipping.
G. Fuel Nozzle worn.
H. Faulty oil pump
A. See "ADJUSTING ELECTRODE
ASSEMBLY" in BURNER
M A INTENANCE SECTION.
B. Remove and replace if there are
breaks, cracks, or spark trails.
C. Adjust, repair, or replace switch.
D. Adjust, repair or replace switch.
E. Adjust or replace the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL.
F. Clean, repair, or replace solenoid.
G. Clean and check transformer
terminals. Check transformer for
spark per "TRANSFORMER TEST" in
BURNER M A INTENANCE SECTION.
H. Clean and test cad cell, replace if
required.
I. Replace primary control.
J. See "Burner motor thermal protector
locked out.
K. All wire contacts are to be clean and
tight. Wire should not be cracked or
frayed.
L. Test switch operation. Remove and
replace as necessary.
M. See "Low fuel pressure".
N. A downdraft will cause delayed
ignition. Soot deposits on the coil and
burner can interrupt air flow, and
cause shorting of the electrodes. Clean
as required.
O. Soot deposits on the coil and burner
can interrupt air flow, and cause
shorting of the electrodes. Clean as
required.
P. See "No fuel."
A. Remove and replace filter per FUEL
FILTER SECTION.
B. Repair as necessary.
C. Remove and replace fuel line.
D. See "Low fuel pressure".
E. Adjust pressure or replace.
F. Tighten all fittings.
G. Remove and replace (Do not clean).
A. Remove and replace filter per FUEL
FILTER page.
B. Remove pump cover and clean strainer
using a brush and clean fuel oil, diesel
oil or kerosene.
C. Operate a lighter oil or in warmer area.
D. Tighten all fittings.
E. Remove and replace.
F. Remove and replace.
G. Remove and replace with specified
nozzle on BURNER ASSEMBLY.
H. Remove and replace.
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REMEDY
07-15-03 Z08-00191