TM 5-3825-229-14&P
Table 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting Table (cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE
21.
ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OR CRANK
Check battery.
a.
Tighten battery connections if they are loose.
b.
Check fluid level in the battery and refill Hf low.
c.
If the engine still will not crank, notify Organizational Maintenance.
22.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Check fuel level in tank.
a.
If fuel level is low, add fuel.
b.
If fuel level is sufficient, and engine still will not start, notify Organizational Maintenance.
23.
ENGINE HARD TO START
Step 1.
Check fuel level in tank.
a.
If fuel level is low, add fuel.
b.
If fuel level is okay, and engine is still hard to start, go to Step 2.
Step 2.
Inspect air filter.
a.
Check the air filter indicator on the engine intake manifold. If it shows red, the air
cleaner element is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element (para. 3-7).
b.
If engine is still hard to start, go to Step 3.
Step 3.
Fuel may be contaminated.
a.
If fuel is found to be contaminated, have Organizational Maintenance install new fuel
filter.
b.
Drain fuel from tank and add fuel known to be clean.
c.
If engine is still hard to start, notify Organizational Maintenance.
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