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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2.
Engine Starts But Will Not Keep
Running.
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.
1. Check fuel filter and fuel/water 1. If fuel is not clear but is cloudy,
separator
for
contaminated
showing evidence of contam-
sediment or fuel. Open right-side
ination, drain and flush the fuel
door assembly (TM 5-3895-379-
tank (WP 0037 00). Replace fuel
10). Place container under fuel
filter element (WP 0040 00) and
filter element. Open drain valve
fuel/water separator element (WP
on bottom of fuel filter, and
collect sample in container. Close
drain valve.
2. If fuel is not contaminated, go to
Step 2.
DRAIN
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
ELEMENT
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