TM 5-3825-229-14&PTable 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting Table (cont)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTIONENGINE(cont)24.ENGINE STOPS SUDDENLYStep 1.Check fuel level in tank.a.If fuel level is low, add fuel and try restarting the engine.b.If fuel level is okay, or if engine is still hard to start, go to Step 2.Step 2.Inspect radiator air passages.a.If radiator is clogged, clean any dirt and debris from radiator core.b.If radiator is clean, notify Organizational Maintenance.Step 3.Engine water temperature switch has shut down engine. Allow adequate cool-down time.25.ENGINE STOPS FREQUENTLYFuel may be contaminated.a.If fuel is found to be contaminated, have Organizational Maintenance install new fuelfilter.b.Drain fuel from tank and add fuel known to be clean.c.If the engine still stops frequently, notify Organizational Maintenance.26.ENGINE SHOWS LOSS OF POWERStep 1.Inspect air filter.a.Check the air filter indicator on the engine intake manifold. If it shows red, the aircleaner element is dirty. Clean or replace element (para. 3-7).b.If engine still shows a loss of power, go to Step 2.Step 2.Fuel may be contaminated.a.If fuel is found to be contaminated, have Organizational Maintenance install new fuelfilter.b.Drain fuel from tank and add fuel known to be clean.c.If engine still shows a loss of power, notify Organizational Maintenance.3-17
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