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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8.
Engine Misfires or Idles Rough.
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 for contaminated 1. If fuel is contaminated, drain and
fuel. Open right-side door
flush fuel tank (WP 0037 00).
assembly (TM 5-3895-379-10).
Replace fuel filter element (WP
Place container under fuel filter
element. Open drain valve on
element (WP 0042 00).
bottom of fuel filter, and collect
sample in container. Close drain 2. If fuel is not contaminated, go to
Step 2.
valve. Dispose of drained fluids
in accordance with local
regulations.
DRAIN
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
ELEMENT
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