TM 5-3825-229-14&PTable 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting Table (cont)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTIONENGINE(cont)2.ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START (cont)Step 4.Check battery and starter cable connections.a.If dirty and/or loose, clean or tighten as necessary.b.If cable connections are good, go to step 5.Step 5.Check glow plugs and wiring.a.Replace glow pugs or wiring as necessary.b.If glow plugs and wiring are good, go to step 6.Step 6.Check fuel system for dirt or water contamination.a.Clean or replace fuel system components.b.If no contamination is present, go to step 7.Step 7.Check valve clearance.a.Adjust valves if necessary (para. 4-47).b.If valves do not require adjustment, notify Direct Support/General Support Maintenance.3.ENGINE HARD TO STARTStep 1.Inspect fuel filter (para. 4-51).a.Clean or replace filter as needed.b.If filter does not require cleaning, go to step 2.Step 2.Check for air leaks in fuel system.a.Prime fuel system (para. 4-53).b.If engine is still hard to start, go to step 3.4-8
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