TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Table 3-2. Operator Troubleshooting Procedures - CONT.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
ENGINE (CONT)
2.
ENGINE DOES NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER (CONT).
WARNING
If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be handled by personnel
wearing protective equipment. Consult your unit NBC officer or NBC NCO for
appropriate handling or disposal procedures.
Step 5. Visually inspect air cleaner filter (para 3-11).
If air cleaner filter is dirty, clean air cleaner filter (para 3-11). If filter needs to be replaced,
notify unit maintenance to replace filter.
If air cleaner filter is OK, notify unit maintenance of engine malfunction.
3.
ENGINE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START - NO SMOKE FROM EXHAUST.
Step 1. Check air restriction indicator for clogged air cleaner filter (para 2-15).
If restriction indicator shows that air cleaner filter is clogged, go to step 2.
If restriction indicator shows that air cleaner filter is OK, notify unit maintenance of engine
malfunction.
Step 2. Visually inspect air cleaner filter (para 3-11).
If air cleaner filter is dirty, clean air cleaner filter (para 3-11). If filter needs to be replaced,
notify unit maintenance to replace filter.
If air cleaner filter is OK, notify unit maintenance of engine malfunction.
4.
ENGINE STARTS BUT WILL NOT KEEP RUNNING.
Step 1. Ensure proper starting technique (para 2-14).
If proper technique is not being used, use proper technique (para 2-14).
If proper technique is being used, go to step 2.
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