For Case 980 Excavator, this reference brings together the listed repair manual material. Start with General and follow the relevant document section for the task.
What’s Covered Inside
General
Engines
Fuel System
Hydraulics
Track and Suspension
Power Train
Brakes
Mounted Equipment
Manual Extract Engine Preignition
Preignition is the igniting of the fuel before the normal ignition occurs. This causes wild pinging, severe knock, and power loss. High temperature and pressure from preignition usually burns a hole through the center of the piston. The following are causes of preignition:
A. Carbon deposits that remain incandescent.
B. Valves operating at higher than normal temperature because of excessive guide clearance or improper seal with valve seats.
C. Hot spots caused by an inefficient or damaged cooling system.
D. Nozzles set at wrong cracking pressure.
E. Detonation or conditions leading to it.
F. Sharp edges in combustion chamber.
G. Wrong or contaminated fuel.
Use publication 9-73476 (May 1977) with the 980 model details to select the appropriate documentation. Refer to General within its stated document and equipment scope.










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