TM 5-3825-229-14&P
Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting Table (cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE (cont)
3.
ENGINE HARD TO START (cont)
Step 3.
Test fuel transfer pump (para. 4-52).
a.
If pump is defective, notify Direct Support/General Support Maintenance.
b.
If fuel transfer pump is good, go to step 4.
Step 4.
Check valve clearance
a.
Adjust valves if needed (para. 4-47).
b.
If valves are adjusted properly, notify Direct Support/General Support Maintenance.
4.
ENGINE STOPS SUDDENLY
Step 1.
Check fuel system components (filter, supply lines, return lines) and fuel, for blockage or
restrictions.
a.
Replace dirty fuel with clean fuel.
b.
Replace components if necessary.
c.
If fuel system is free of restrictions, go to step 2.
Step 2.
Check water temperature and water temperature switch. If water temperature switch is
closed, go to Step 3.
Step 3.
Check oil pressure and oil pressure switch. If oil pressure switch is closed, go to Step 4.
Step 4.
Check fan belt tension. Refer to para. 4-57.
a.
Adjust belt tension if necessary.
b.
If belt tension is correct, go to step 5.
Step 5.
Test thermostat. Refer to para. 4-46A.
a.
Replace thermostat if necessary.
b.
If thermostat is good, go to step 5.
Step 6.
Replace engine water pump. If engine continues to stop suddenly, go to step 7.
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