TM 9-2350-230-12
CHAPTER 5
CREW MAINTENANCE
Section 5-1. REPAIR PARTS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
5-1. Repair Parts, Tools, and Equipment
Section 5-2. TROUBLESHOOTING
5-2. scope
The following table contains crew troubleshooting of
materiel in case of malfunction and the corrective action
to be taken.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting
Malfunction
Probable causes
Corrective action
NOTE. For corrective action of
malfunctions not listed in this table,
refer to organizational maintenance
personnel.
ENGINE
1. Fails to crank, or cranks slow-
a. Vehicle MASTER SWITCH not on
a. Turn vehicle MASTER SWITCH on
ly, when starter is actuated
b. Batteries discharged
b. Use an external power to start engine
c. Transmission shift lever not in N
c. Move to N (neutral) position (F, Fig.
(neutral) position
d. Loose or corroded battery cable
terminals.
e. Incorrect oil viscosity for prevailing
ambient temperatures
5-2) as
specified in LO
9-2350-230-
12.
f. Internal engine seizure
f. If engine cannot be rotated one complete
revolution, notify organizational
maintenance personnel.
2. Engine cranks but fails to start
a. Restricted fuel tubes or hoses
a. Check for plugged, kinked, or pinched
fuel tubes or hoses.
b.
Fuel tanks empty
c.
Main fuel hose disconnected
d.
Fuel tank shut-off valves closed
e.
Fuel shut-off control knob pulled out
e. Push in fuel shut-off control knob.
3. Does not maintain constant
a.
Insufficient fuel
speed
b.
Water in fuel
4. Accelerating improperly
a. Improper fuel
(Par. 1-6).
b. Insufficient fuel
b. Check fuel lines and filters(Fig. 5-2)
for leaks.
c. Insufficient air
c. Check air cleaner restriction indicator
5-1