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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start or
is Hard to Start - Continued.
WARNING
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections or maintenance
while smoking or near fire, flames or sparks. Fuel may ignite, caus-
ing injury or death, or damage to machine.
Operating personnel must wear fuel-resistant gloves when handling
fuels. If exposed to fuel, properly wash exposed skin and change
fuel-soaked clothing.
Fuel and oil are very slippery. Immediately wipe up any spills. Fail-
ure to follow this warning may cause injury.
NOTE
Use container to catch any fuel that may drain from system. Dispose
of fuel IAW local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are
cleaned.
2. Check fuel filter for contaminated 1. If fuel is contaminated, drain and
fuel. Place container under fuel
flush the fuel tank (WP 0037 00).
filter element. Open drain valve
Replace fuel filter element (WP
on bottom of fuel filter and collect
sample in container. Close drain
element (WP 0042 00). Dispose of
valve.
drained fluids in accordance with
local regulations.
2. If fuel is not contaminated, go to
Step 3.
DRAIN
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
ELEMENT
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