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Product:  TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR 
Model:  D3K XL TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR FFF 
Configuration: D3K XL & LGP Track Type Tractors FFF00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C4.4 Engine 

Troubleshooting
C4.4 and C6.6 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR5390-07 Publication Date -01/01/2013 Date Updated -08/01/2013

i02904019

Excessive White Smoke

SMCS - 1088-035

Note: Some white smoke may be present during cold start-up conditions when the engine is
operating normally. If the white smoke persists, there may be a fault.

Probable Causes
• Diagnostic codes

• Flash file

• Coolant temperature sensor circuit

• Low coolant temperature

• Starting Aid

• Fuel quality

• Valve lash

• Low compression (cylinder pressure)

• Individual malfunctioning cylinder

Recommended Actions
Diagnostic Codes

1. Use the electronic service tool in order to check for active diagnostic codes and/or check for
logged diagnostic codes. Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this
procedure.

2. If the problem has not been eliminated, proceed to "Flash File".

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Flash File

1. Verify that the correct flash file is installed. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Flash
Programming".

2. If the problem has not been eliminated, proceed to "Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit".

Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit

1. Connect the electronic service tool to the diagnostic connector.

2. Monitor the display screen on the electronic service tool in order to verify the presence of
active diagnostic codes for the coolant temperature. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine
Temperature Sensor Open or Short Circuit - Test".

3. If the problem has not been eliminated, proceed to "Low Coolant Temperature".

Low Coolant Temperature

Check that the water temperature regulator is operating correctly. Refer to Testing and Adjusting,
"Water Temperature Regulator - Test".

If the water temperature regulator is operating correctly, refer to "Starting Aid".

Starting Aid

1. Check for proper operation of the starting aid. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Ether Injection
System - Test".

2. If the repairs do not eliminate the fault refer to "Fuel Quality".

Fuel Quality

1. Check the diesel fuel for quality. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel Quality - Test".

Note: Diesel fuel with a low cetane value is likely to cause white smoke.

2. If the repair does not eliminate the fault refer to "Valve Lash".

Valve Lash

1. Ensure that the valve lash is correct. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Valve Lash -
Inspect/Adjust".

2. If the repair does not eliminate the fault proceed to "Low Compression (cylinder pressure)".

Low Compression (cylinder pressure)

1. Perform a compression test. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Compression - Test ".

2. If low compression is noted on any cylinders, investigate the cause and rectify the cause.

Possible causes of low compression are shown in the following list:

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◦ Loose blanking plugs in the cylinder head.

◦ Faulty piston

◦ Faulty piston rings

◦ Worn cylinder bores

◦ Worn valves

◦ Faulty cylinder head gasket

◦ Damaged cylinder head

3. Perform all necessary repairs.

4. Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the faults.

5. If the repair does not eliminate the fault refer to "Individual Malfunctioning Cylinder".

Individual Malfunctioning Cylinder

1. With the engine speed at a fast idle, use the electronic service tool to isolate one cylinder at
a time. Note if there is any reduction in engine speed. If a reduction in engine speed is not
noted, the isolated cylinder is not operating under normal conditions. If the isolation of a
particular cylinder results in a reduction of engine speed that is less than normal, this may
indicate that the cylinder is operating below normal performance. Investigate the cause of
the fault on any cylinder that is not operating. Investigate the cause of the fault on any
cylinder that is operating below normal performance.

2. Rectify any faults.

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