TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Table 4-4. Unit Troubleshooting Procedures - CONT.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
ENGINE (CONT)
1. ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK (CONT).
Step 6. Check starter amperage.
If amperage is not within 225-300 amps, replace starter (para 4-65).
If amperage is within 225-300 amps, fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
2. ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START - NO SMOKE FROM EXHAUST.
Step 1. Check fuel for contaminants.
If fuel is contaminated, drain and flush fuel tank (para 4-39).
If fuel is not contaminated, go to step 2.
Step 2. Check fuel lines for air and bleed fuel system (para 4-42).
If engine starts, fault corrected.
If engine does not start, fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
3. ENGINE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START - SMOKE FROM EXHAUST.
Step 1. Check fuel lines for air and bleed fuel system (para 4-44).
If engine starts, fault corrected.
If engine does not start, go to step 2.
Step 2. Check intake and exhaust valve clearance (para 4-25).
If intake or exhaust clearances are not correct, adjust valves.
If intake or exhaust clearances are correct, go to step 3.
Step 3. Check fuel for contaminants.
If fuel is contaminated, drain and flush fuel tank (para 4-39).
If fuel is not contaminated, , fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
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